Toray Industries (OTCMKTS:TRYIY), Inc. is a global leader in advanced materials and chemical technologies, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The company’s core operations span five business segments: fibers & textiles, performance chemicals, carbon fiber composite materials, environment & engineering, and life sciences. Toray serves a diverse range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, electronics, construction, healthcare and water treatment, leveraging its material innovation to meet evolving market demands.
In the fibers & textiles division, Toray develops synthetic fibers and high-performance fabrics for applications such as apparel, industrial materials and automotive interiors. The performance chemicals segment produces resin, film and plastic products used in electronics, packaging and optical applications. Toray is also recognized for carbon fiber composite materials that play a critical role in lightweight structures for aircraft, automobiles and sporting goods.
Founded in 1926 as Japan’s first rayon manufacturer, Toray has expanded through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions to establish production plants, sales offices and research laboratories across Asia, Europe and the Americas. The company continues to strengthen its global footprint with a focus on local innovation centers that tailor products to regional market needs and regulatory requirements.
Research and development is central to Toray’s strategy, with ongoing initiatives in sustainable materials, water purification membranes and biopharmaceuticals. Under the leadership of President & CEO Akihiro Nikkaku, Toray aims to address societal challenges by delivering advanced solutions that enhance performance, conserve resources and promote environmental stewardship.