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Japan, 〒530-0001 Osaka, Kita Ward, Umeda, 2-chōme−5−２５ ハービス OSAKA10階
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Overview
- Summary
- GUNZE, a leading Japanese manufacturing company, offers diverse B2B solutions including plastic films, engineering plastics, medical materials, and industrial sewing threads.GUNZE, a leading Japanese manufacturing company, offers diverse B2B solutions including plastic films, engineering plastics, medical materials, and industrial sewing threads.
- Key Products/Technologies
- The Plastic Films business includes shrink films (Fancywrap, Hybrid styrene film, PS, Polyolefin, PET), multi-layer nylon film (HEPTAX), OPP film (SILFAN), flexible multi-layer film (FUNCRARE), and functional film tubing (Kopalon).The Plastic Films business includes shrink films (Fancywrap, Hybrid styrene film, PS, Polyolefin, PET), multi-layer nylon film (HEPTAX), OPP film (SILFAN), flexible multi-layer film (FUNCRARE), and functional film tubing (Kopalon).
- HEPTAX is a pinhole-resistant nylon film suitable for frozen environments, while SILFAN offers anti-fogging and special sealing functionalities.HEPTAX is a pinhole-resistant nylon film suitable for frozen environments, while SILFAN offers anti-fogging and special sealing functionalities.
- The Engineering Plastics business produces fluororesin heat-shrinkable tubes, non-shrinkable tubes, thin-walled tubes, fluororesin fibers, raw materials, and engineering plastics seamless belts.The Engineering Plastics business produces fluororesin heat-shrinkable tubes, non-shrinkable tubes, thin-walled tubes, fluororesin fibers, raw materials, and engineering plastics seamless belts.
- The Medical Materials business develops bioabsorbable surgical sutures, absorbable reinforcement felt (NEOVEIL®), bioabsorbable bone fixation devices (NEOFIXTM), artificial dermis (PELNAC®/TheraGenesis® Bilayer Wound Matrix), and artificial dura mater (SEAMDURA).The Medical Materials business develops bioabsorbable surgical sutures, absorbable reinforcement felt (NEOVEIL®), bioabsorbable bone fixation devices (NEOFIXTM), artificial dermis (PELNAC®/TheraGenesis® Bilayer Wound Matrix), and artificial dura mater (SEAMDURA).
- These medical products utilize various bioabsorbable polymers such as polylactic acid (PLA), polyglycolic acid (PGA), and lactic acid-glycolic acid copolymer, along with advanced processing technologies.These medical products utilize various bioabsorbable polymers such as polylactic acid (PLA), polyglycolic acid (PGA), and lactic acid-glycolic acid copolymer, along with advanced processing technologies.
- The Industrial Threads and Accessories business includes sewing threads for apparel, industrial applications, and automotive airbags, featuring ultra-high strength, low elongation, heat resistance, and electrical insulation properties.The Industrial Threads and Accessories business includes sewing threads for apparel, industrial applications, and automotive airbags, featuring ultra-high strength, low elongation, heat resistance, and electrical insulation properties.
- Core Advantages
- Innovative product development capabilities based on proprietary fiber and polymer processing technologies.Innovative product development capabilities based on proprietary fiber and polymer processing technologies.
- Extensive history and expertise accumulated since its founding in 1896, coupled with a quality-first management philosophy.Extensive history and expertise accumulated since its founding in 1896, coupled with a quality-first management philosophy.
- Leading market share in specific segments within Japan, such as shrink film for beverages, industrial sewing threads, and absorbable reinforcement felt.Leading market share in specific segments within Japan, such as shrink film for beverages, industrial sewing threads, and absorbable reinforcement felt.
- Strong commitment to sustainability, exemplified by the development of resource-recycling shrink films (GEOPLAS®) and the operation of ZEB-certified factories.Strong commitment to sustainability, exemplified by the development of resource-recycling shrink films (GEOPLAS®) and the operation of ZEB-certified factories.
- A global production and sales network spanning over 10 countries, alongside R&D collaborations with universities and medical institutions.A global production and sales network spanning over 10 countries, alongside R&D collaborations with universities and medical institutions.
- Enhancement of customer satisfaction and quality of life (QOL) through the provision of "Comfort Solutions for Life" products.Enhancement of customer satisfaction and quality of life (QOL) through the provision of "Comfort Solutions for Life" products.
- Target Industries
- Food and beverage industry (beverage bottle labels, food packaging, fresh produce packaging).Food and beverage industry (beverage bottle labels, food packaging, fresh produce packaging).
- Electronics industry (electronic components, office equipment parts, copiers, printers).Electronics industry (electronic components, office equipment parts, copiers, printers).
- Medical industry (bioabsorbable medical devices, surgical materials, artificial organs, wound care).Medical industry (bioabsorbable medical devices, surgical materials, artificial organs, wound care).
- Automotive industry (airbag sewing threads, automotive components).Automotive industry (airbag sewing threads, automotive components).
- General industrial materials (industrial sewing threads, industrial films, engineering plastic components).General industrial materials (industrial sewing threads, industrial films, engineering plastic components).
- Chemical industry (fluororesin raw materials and products).Chemical industry (fluororesin raw materials and products).
- Infrastructure and aerospace industries (engineering plastic components).Infrastructure and aerospace industries (engineering plastic components).
- Major Markets
- Japan, China, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Thailand, Bangladesh, Cambodia, IndiaJapan, China, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Thailand, Bangladesh, Cambodia, India
- Germany (EU)Germany (EU)
- USAUSA
- BrazilBrazil
- Certifications/Patents
- Possession of FDA-cleared products, including multiple bioabsorbable medical devices such as NEOVEIL® Staple Line Reinforcement, NEOVEIL® Sheet, and PELNAC®/TheraGenesis® Bilayer Wound Matrix.Possession of FDA-cleared products, including multiple bioabsorbable medical devices such as NEOVEIL® Staple Line Reinforcement, NEOVEIL® Sheet, and PELNAC®/TheraGenesis® Bilayer Wound Matrix.
- The new medical production facility at the Ayabe Plant in Kyoto is projected to achieve a CASBEE environmental performance rating of B+ or higher.The new medical production facility at the Ayabe Plant in Kyoto is projected to achieve a CASBEE environmental performance rating of B+ or higher.
- The Konan Factory office building has obtained ZEB (Net Zero Energy Building) certification, reflecting efforts in energy consumption reduction.The Konan Factory office building has obtained ZEB (Net Zero Energy Building) certification, reflecting efforts in energy consumption reduction.
- Recognition as a "Kurumin" accredited company by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.Recognition as a "Kurumin" accredited company by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
- Expertise in developing innovative medical materials and scaffolds through bioabsorbable polymer and processing technologies.Expertise in developing innovative medical materials and scaffolds through bioabsorbable polymer and processing technologies.
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Japan, 〒530-0001 Osaka, Kita Ward, Umeda, 2-chōme−5−２５ ハービス OSAKA10階
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