MATERIALS CHANGE OUR LIVES

Toray at a glance

Business

Creating New Value Using Advanced Materials

In 1926, we started out as a business producing rayon yarn. Since then, we have worked to manufacture basic materials, and have been involved in manufacturing advanced materials and high-value-added products across a range of fields including resins, chemicals, films, carbon fibers and composite materials, electronics and information-related materials, pharmaceuticals and medical products, water treatment, and the environment, in addition to our original field of textiles.

Our Businesses History

R&D

"Pursuit of the Ultimate Limits," "Integrating Technologies" and "Long-Term Continuity" are key phrases at Toray Group

The source of our innovation is our research and technology development. Materials often cannot be seen in end products, so they do not stand out, but without innovative materials, it is not possible to create an attractive end product. The four core technologies that we have cultivated at Toray are polymer chemistry, organic synthetic chemistry, biotechnology, and nanotechnology. By pursuing the development and integration of these technologies to their utmost limits, new technologies and new materials can be created.

Research and Development

  • Polymer Chemistry

  • Organic Synthetic Chemistry

  • Biotechnology

  • Nanotechnology

Company info

Contributing to Society through the Creation of New Value

Since our establishment in 1926, we have operated on the belief that a company is a public institution that contributes to society through its business. We strive to contribute to the development of society through innovation arising from co-creation with our customers, and through our three core values of contributing to society through business activities, management from a long-term perspective, and people-centric management.

About Us Toray Philosophy

Contributing to society through business activities, Management from a long-term perspective, People-centric management

Basic data (as of the end of March 2026)

  • Established
    1926
  • Revenue
    2,585.1billion yen
  • Core operating income
    142billion yen
  • Number of employees
    (consolidated)
    46,294

TORAY VISION 2050

We have a mission

The Toray Group’s vision for the world in 2050 embraces the key dimensions of the environment, society, and people. Specifically, the vision calls for: “a world where people live in harmony with the planet, resources are recycled, and nature regenerates” (environment); “a world where prosperity is created and shared in safe and secure societies” (society); and “a world where everyone lives in health and comfort” (people). The Toray Group’s role in fulfilling this vision — which aligns with international goals such as the Paris Agreement and the post-SDGs framework — is to provide essential solutions by making the most of technological innovation and advanced materials. Even as today’s world faces increasing economic disparities and rising protectionism, we will lead the way by addressing social issues to help build this kind of a world, thereby working to promote the fair and equitable society the Toray Group stands for and fulfilling our Corporate Philosophy.

Sustainability

The World the Toray Group Envisions in 2050

  1. A world where people live in harmony with the planet, resources are recycled, and nature regenerates
  2. A world where prosperity is created and shared in safe and secure societies
  3. A world where everyone lives in health and comfort