Covestro – leading manufacturer of innovative materials

Products for key industries

Covestro is a leading global manufacturer of sustainable, diverse and innovative materials. Its products and solutions shape everyday life and are used in a wide variety of key industries such as the automotive, construction and electronics sectors.

President's Message

Covestro: To make the world a brighter place

At Covestro, our purpose is "To make the world a brighter place". We want to help to realize a brighter future by providing a wide range of innovative products and solutions that contribute to overcoming global challenges such as climate change. Covestro has set out a new vision "We will be fully circular" to materialize this purpose. We want to accelerate the transition to a circular economy and are committed to attain our goal of becoming climate neutral by 2035 (scope 1 and 2), which is a very ambitious target compared to other chemical companies.

Apart from collaborating with our global network, we have built a strong foundation in Japan in close cooperation with our local business partners. Our four legal entities Covestro Japan Ltd., Sumika Covestro Urethane Co., Ltd., DIC Covestro Polymer Ltd. and Japan Fine Coatings Co., Ltd. provide distinctive- products and services for polycarbonates, polyurethanes, coating and adhesives, thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), and UV curable coatings respectively.

Our predecessor company "Bayer" invented polyurethanes and polycarbonates in 1937 and 1953 respectively. Many years have passed since then, but innovation is still deeply embedded in our DNA. Here in Japan, we are strongly positioned with our two R&D centers in Amagasaki and Kawasaki where we develop and provide a wide range of solutions for high-quality polymer materials, proprietary processing processes and UV curable coating systems serving a variety of industries such as mobility, construction, electrical- and electronics and telecommunications.

Our employees who are embodying Covestro’s corporate values of always striving to be curious, courageous, and colorful, are our greatest asset. We want to contribute to solving the challenges facing Japanese society and continue to provide innovative and sustainable solutions.

Yours Sincerely,
Munetaka Uchimura
Covestro Country President for Japan

Covestro in Japan Legal Entity Structure

Facts & Figures

Learn about Covestro’s global setup and its most important business figures.

Headquarters

Address
KDX Hamamatsucho Place 3F,
1-7-6, Shibakoen, Minato-ku,
Tokyo 105-0011

Phone
03-6403-9100

Fax
03-3436-1540

Address
3-13-26, Kukuchi, Amagasaki,
Hyogo 661-0977

Phone
06-6497-2300

Fax
06-6499-9461

Address
KDX Hamamatsucho Place 3F,
1-7-6, Shibakoen, Minato-ku,
Tokyo 105-0011

Phone
03-6403-9107

Fax
03-3433-0533

Address
57-1 Sawabe, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki, 300-4104

Phone
029-862-5784

Fax
029-862-5771

Production Sites & Technical Centers

Address
Sumika Covestro Urethane Co., Ltd.
3-13-26, Kukuchi, Amagasaki,
Hyogo 661-0977

Phone
06-6497-2300

Fax
06-6499-9461

Address
Sumika Covestro Urethane Co., Ltd.
1-10-1, Kikumoto-cho, Niihama,
Ehime 792-0801

Phone
0897-37-2698

Fax
0897-32-8284

Address
DIC Covestro Polymer Ltd.
1-3, Takasago, Takaishi,
Osaka 592-0001

Phone
072-268-0466

Fax
072-268-0402

Address
Japan Fine Coatings Co., Ltd.
57-1 Sawabe, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki, 300-4104

Phone
029-862-5784

Fax
029-862-5771

Address
Japan Fine Coatings Co., Ltd.
Kanagawa Science Park (KSP) C-Tower Room 1225
3-2-1 Sakado, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture 213-0012

Phone
044-328-5210

Fax
044-328-5209

History

Covestro has been a separate legal entity since September 2015. It arose out of the Bayer Group, whose roots extend back to the 19th century. Many key events in the company’s history are linked with developments in its home country Germany. Covestro is among the world’s largest polymers companies and a leader in research and production.

2022

Covestro becomes sole owner of Japan Fine Coatings Co., Ltd. after purchase of JSR Corporation’s remaining shares in the joint venture
2021

Japan Fine Coatings Co., Ltd. joins the Covestro Group in Japan, following completion of the acquisition of the Resins & Functional Materials business (RFM) from the Dutch company Royal DSM
2020

Relocation of DIC Covestro Polymer Head Office
2019

Sumika Covestro Urethane Co., Ltd. marks its 50th anniversary
Innovation Center renews its lab space, to strengthen capability on Automotive and Construction markets
Covestro raises stake of DIC Covestro Polymer Ltd. from 50% to 80%
2017

Niihama Plant receives prestigious safety award from Japan Chemical Industry Association.
2016

Covestro Japan Ltd. Head Office and Sumika Covestro Urethane Co., Ltd. Tokyo Office are relocated to new Tokyo Office.
2015

1st September

Covestro starts operations of the Bayer MaterialScience business in Japan under the name of Covestro Japan Ltd., Sumika Covestro Urethane Ltd., and DIC Covestro Polymer Ltd.
2014

Bayer MaterialScience Japan consolidates its offices in Kansai area at Amagasaki Sumika Bayer Urethane Co., Ltd. headquarters.
2009

Bayer MaterialScience's Innovation Center is expanded and commences full-fledged operation.
2007

DIC Bayer Polymer Ltd. constructs a new compounding plant.
Bayer MaterialScience Ltd. is established as a holding company of Bayer MaterialScience group in Japan.
2006

Sumika Bayer Urethane Co., Ltd. successfully achieves two million working hours without recordable incident at its Niihama Plant.
2004

Bayer AG undergoes a comprehensive restructuring process. The plastics unit becomes Bayer MaterialScience, an independent subgroup.
2001

Sumitomo Bayer Urethane Co., Ltd. changes name to Sumika Bayer Urethane Co., Ltd.
2000

Capital share of Sumitomo Bayer Urethane Co., Ltd. change (Bayer : Sumitomo Chemical = 60 : 40)
DIC Bayer Polymer Ltd. is established as a joint venture of Bayer Ltd. and Dainippon Ink and Chemicals Inc. (Now, DIC Corporation)
1971

Production of MDI, a raw material for rigid polyurethane foam, begins in Niihama.
1969

The polyurethane business is divided out from Bayer Japan Ltd., and Sumika Bayer Urethane Co., Ltd. is jointly established by Bayer AG and Sumitomo Chemical.
1958

Industrial production of the polycarbonate Makrolon® begins in Krefeld-Uerdingen.
1953

Bayer chemist Hermann Schnell invents polycarbonate in the central laboratory of the Krefeld-Uerdingen plant.
1937

Chemist Otto Bayer invents polyurethanes in Leverkusen. Because the advantages of the new material are initially unclear, a number of years pass before industrial production begins.
1911

Friedrich Bayer & Co. is established as a wholly owned subsidiary in Kobe, Japan.
1886

The red direct dye Benzopurpurine developed by Bayer and Agfa's Congo Red are introduced to Japan.

Corporate Compliance

Covestro must comply with all laws and regulations, and act in accordance with ethical principles in order to achieve its goal of sustainable growth in corporate value.

Construction Community

To promote the construction of eco-friendly and economical buildings are the mission of the Covestro Japan Construction Community.

Learn more

¡Entre en contacto con nosotros!

¿Cuál es el tema por el que se pone en contacto con nosotros hoy?

Seleccione una categoría

¿Cómo podemos contactar con usted?

Nombre

Apellidos

Empresa/organización

País

Correo electrónico

Teléfono

¿Cuál es el asunto de su solicitud?

Asunto

Su mensaje dirigido a nosotros

Introduzca su mensaje aquí

*Campos obligatorios

Encontrará información sobre el tratamiento de datos en nuestra política de privacidad.

Acepto que Covestro Deutschland AG y sus filiales puedan informarme por correo electrónico, teléfono y redes sociales como LinkedIn, LinkedIn Matched Audience, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Instagram o WeChat sobre los productos de Covestro. Puede encontrar una descripción de los productos de Covestro aquí. La información publicitaria adicional que se me envíe puede incluir formaciones relacionadas con productos, seminarios web relacionados con productos y otros eventos relacionados con productos, así como información que incluye documentos técnicos, folletos, encuestas y noticias generales de Covestro. Entiendo que puedo retirar mi consentimiento en cualquier momento con efecto para el futuro, ya sea revocando mi consentimiento siguiendo este enlace aquí o haciendo clic en el «enlace para cancelar la suscripción» integrado en cada comunicación que reciba en este contexto. Puede encontrar más información sobre el procesamiento de datos en la Declaración de privacidad.