As we move into the 21st century, what has been deemed the “century of knowledge”, Japanese companies, operating in resource-poor Japan, must promote technology to enable global growth.

Toray Group began as a manufacturer of rayon fiber and has matured into a developer and manufacturer of a large variety of materials. We will aim to be a global top business group of advanced materials.
There is a symbolized phrase heard often in the world of technology “The Deeper, the Newer” which is the idea that new discoveries and inventions come with exploring one specific issue in great depth. The principle entails pushing research and development to the extreme. Only by pursuing the limits in terms of material qualities and functionality, materials that are entirely different from anything seen before, can be created. To achieve this, one can never become self-centered. This requires a deep understanding of the technological value based on a solid grasp of the demands of society. And only this effort leads to true innovation that delivers social, technological, and economical value.

Cultivated since the company was first established, Toray's core technologies are polymer science, organic synthetic chemistry, and biotechnology. In addition to continually developing these technologies, we have also expanded our operations from fibers and textiles to films, fine chemicals, and plastic resins. Toray Group continues to move into new business fields, which include electronics & information related products, carbon fibers & composite materials, pharmaceuticals and medical products, and water treatment membranes & systems. In recent years, we have added nanotechnology to our core technologies and are developing advanced materials for growing markets, as well.

Our corporate slogan, “Innovation by Chemistry,” expresses Toray Group's commitment to contributing to society through innovations based on our four core technologies. In addition to delivering pioneering advancement in new materials, nano-materials, biotechnology, and nano-process technologies, we also focus on creating new value in four major growing business fields: Information / Telecommunications / Electronics; Automobiles / Aircraft; Life Science; and Environment / Water-related / Energy.

Technological innovation provides unparalleled solutions to the many social and economic issues we now face on. In most cases, inventive solutions and attractive final products are accompanied by new advancements in materials. We believe that innovative solutions and products only come with innovative materials

The state-of-the-art materials we create by pushing the limits and integrating technologies are necessary to promote environmental preservation and ensure safe and secure lives. Toray Group is committed to creating new value by providing these advanced materials, and contributing to society.