Kaneka Corporation (Japan)
APAC
Osaka
,
Japan
Multinational
FOUNDED
1949
HEADCOUNT
10000+
FUNDING
Public
Keywords:
fermentation, bioplastics, biopolymers, lipids
BUSINESS
Kaneka Corporation is a diversified Japanese multinational chemical and materials manufacturer producing synthetic resins, functional and foam materials, medical products, nutritional ingredients and biodegradable polymers. Its biotechnology product line includes the PHBH-based biodegradable polymer Green Planet. It is publicly listed (Tokyo Stock Exchange) with dual headquarters in Osaka and Tokyo.
BIOTECH INVOLVEMENT
Core (for the PHA product line); produces the polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymer PHBH via microbial fermentation using plant-derived oils at its Takasago factory.
TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM
microbial PHA (PHBH) fermentation on plant oils
PRIMARY PRODUCTS
PHBH polyhydroxyalkanoate bioplastic (Green Planet)