Kurita Water Industries Ltd.
Basic Information
- Stock Code
- 6370
- Industry
- Machinery
- Category Detail
- Industrial Equipment & Heavy Electrical Apparatus
- Prefecture
- Tokyo
- Establishment Year
- July 1947
- Listing Year
- October 1961
- Official Website
- https://www.kurita.co.jp/
- TSE Information
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Overview
Kurita Water Industries Ltd., founded in 1949, is Japan's leading comprehensive water treatment company in the machinery industry, excelling in technology with environmental equipment and chemical products as its core businesses.
Current Situation
Kurita Water Industries Ltd. achieved consolidated sales of approximately 265 billion yen and operating profit of approximately 27.5 billion yen in the fiscal year ended March 2020. As Japan's largest water treatment equipment and chemical manufacturer, it excels in industrial ultrapure water production, environmental equipment, and wastewater treatment. Its proprietary ion exchange resins and boiler cleaning agents are essential in the semiconductor and LCD industries. It has multiple R&D bases nationwide, and recently established the Kurita Innovation Hub to promote technological innovation. It is also deepening its domestic presence through a wide network of affiliates and expanding overseas. It actively promotes sustainability initiatives, focusing on community contributions and environmental protection. From 2025 onward, it aims to advance wastewater treatment technologies and expand into new energy fields, with sustainable growth and technological innovation as its strengths.
Trivia
Interesting Facts
- Company name based on founder's name, but unrelated to the family
- Sold Japan's first ion exchange resin pure water equipment in 1953
- Maintains position as Japan's largest pure water treatment specialist
- Kurita Innovation Hub is the latest research facility
- Previously produced short films related to special effects technology
- Owns many manufacturing affiliates for water treatment chemicals nationwide
- Possesses supply networks across a wide range of industries domestically and internationally
- Early track record in developing environmentally friendly products
- Its products are essential in the semiconductor industry
- Operates under a nomination committee structure
Hidden Connections
- Its products form the foundation of indispensable water treatment technology in semiconductor factories worldwide
- Holds long-term technical partnerships with numerous major manufacturers and chemical companies
- Also engages in environmental consulting in water treatment, with many collaborations with local governments
- Files numerous patents in water treatment technologies and chemicals, leading industry standards
- Initially started manufacturing boiler cleaning agents applying former Imperial Japanese Navy technology
- Kurita Industries sponsors the rugby team 'Kurita Water Gush Akishima'
- Actively participates in local events and environmental awareness activities in Nakano Ward
- Has diverse subsidiaries and serves as the core of broad business expansion in water treatment
Future Outlook
Growth Drivers
- Expansion of water treatment demand due to stricter environmental regulations
- Ultrapure water demand from growth in semiconductors and electronics industries
- Rise in industrial wastewater reuse technologies
- Expansion of response to new energy fields
- Technological innovation in smart water treatment systems
- Increasing infrastructure demand in overseas markets
- Strengthening societal demands for sustainable resource use
- Advancement and diversification of water treatment chemicals
- Utilization of synergies within affiliates and group
- New technology creation through innovation promotion
- Acceleration of sustainability investments
- Business efficiency through DX technology introduction
Strategic Goals
- Development of innovative water treatment technologies contributing to environmental load reduction
- Achieve carbon neutrality across all businesses
- Expand overseas sales ratio to over 30%
- Deploy smart plants using digital technologies
- Become the leading company in sustainable water resource management
- Strengthen collaboration with affiliates and promote business diversification
- Enhance technological capabilities through recruitment and training of advanced talent
- Exceed annual sales of 350 billion yen through new market development
- Establish a business model solving social issues
- Active contributions to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Business Segments
Water Treatment for Semiconductor and LCD Industries
- Overview
- Provides optimal water treatment systems for the semiconductor and LCD manufacturing industries that require high-purity water.
- Competitiveness
- Stable ultrapure water supply through advanced technology
- Customers
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- Semiconductor manufacturers
- LCD panel manufacturers
- High-tech research institutions
- Products
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- Ultrapure water production equipment
- Wastewater treatment equipment
- Water quality management systems
Industrial Water Treatment Plants
- Overview
- Provides optimal plants and chemicals for water supply and wastewater management in various industrial fields.
- Competitiveness
- Extensive track record and broad applicable technologies
- Customers
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- Steel mills
- Chemical plants
- Food manufacturers
- Paper and pulp industry
- Products
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- Water supply treatment equipment
- Wastewater treatment equipment
- Water treatment chemicals
Environmental and Soil Remediation Business
- Overview
- Provides soil and groundwater remediation technologies and services to meet environmental improvement needs.
- Competitiveness
- Comprehensive environmental improvement solutions
- Customers
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- Local governments
- Construction companies
- Environmental consultants
- Industrial waste treatment companies
- Products
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- Groundwater purification equipment
- Soil improvement chemicals
- Environmental survey services
New Energy Related Solutions
- Overview
- Provides water treatment equipment and environmental measures services necessary for the new energy sector.
- Competitiveness
- New market development based on environmental technologies
- Customers
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- Renewable energy developers
- Biomass power plants
- Environmental equipment manufacturers
- Products
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- Energy-related water treatment equipment
- Wastewater reuse systems
- Environmental impact assessments
R&D and Technical Support Services
- Overview
- Supports customers' technological innovation through specialized analysis and development support.
- Competitiveness
- Advanced technical development center infrastructure
- Customers
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- Domestic and international research institutions
- Universities
- Corporate technology divisions
- Products
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- Analysis and testing services
- Technical development support
- Custom equipment design
Competitive Advantage
Strengths
- Japan's largest comprehensive water treatment manufacturer
- Advanced technology and proprietary ultrapure water equipment
- Extensive R&D bases and affiliate network
- Proven track record across a wide range of industries
- Strong customer base and long-term relationships
- Integrated supply system for diverse water treatment chemicals
- Expansion capabilities in environmental and energy fields
- Listed on Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market
- Employees' specialized technical expertise and training system
- High commitment to sustainability
- Strong brand recognition in the industry
- Comprehensive after-sales service system
- Global expansion foundation domestically and internationally
- Sustainable technological innovation capabilities
- Design and construction capabilities for large plants
Competitive Advantages
- Maintains top domestic share in ultrapure water technology
- Product lineup tailored to diverse industrial needs
- Latest technology development aligned with environmental regulations
- Solid financial base and stable profitability
- Expansion centered on Japan and Asia
- Proprietary ion exchange resin technology
- Strength in integrated supply through affiliates
- Market adaptability through regular technological innovations
- Customization capabilities to meet customer needs
- Proven contributions to environmental conservation and energy savings
- Ongoing technology development utilizing research labs
- Extensive trading network with multiple listed companies
- Active involvement in industry standard setting
- Established multifaceted corporate governance
- High customer support and troubleshooting capabilities
Threats
- Intensifying global competition in water treatment technology
- Risks from environmental regulations and legal changes
- Cost increases due to material price fluctuations
- Impact of natural disasters on production and supply
- Challenges in adapting to overseas markets' cultures and regulations
- Risk of lagging behind rapid technological progress
- Market share erosion by new entrants
- Impact of rising energy prices
Innovations
2022: Opening of Kurita Innovation Hub
- Overview
- Established a new R&D base in Akishima City, Tokyo, to accelerate technological innovation.
- Impact
- Contributes to new technology creation and shortened product development periods
2023: Introduction of Smart Water Quality Management System
- Overview
- Deployed real-time water quality monitoring using IoT and AI.
- Impact
- Enables operational efficiency and early issue detection
2024: Launch of New Energy-Saving Wastewater Treatment Plant
- Overview
- Developed the latest plant combining energy savings and high treatment capacity.
- Impact
- Contributes to customers' environmental load reduction and cost savings
2021: Development of New Water Treatment Chemicals
- Overview
- Developed and launched low-environmental-impact, high-performance wastewater treatment agents.
- Impact
- Contributes to improved safety in usage environments
2020: Introduction of Advanced Membrane Technology for Ultrapure Water Production
- Overview
- Applied industry-leading membrane separation technology to improve product performance.
- Impact
- Achieved significant improvements in purity and efficiency
Sustainability
- Water resource conservation through wastewater recycling promotion
- Advancement of exhaust gas reduction technologies
- Strengthening of green procurement policies
- R&D of energy-saving products
- Collaboration with local communities on environmental conservation activities
- Continuous strengthening of environmental management systems
- Employee environmental education and awareness activities
- Response to sustainable resource utilization
- Environmental considerations across the entire product lifecycle
- Initiatives toward carbon neutrality