Toray Industries

Founded in 1926 and headquartered in Japan, Toray Industries manufactures chemical products. The company uses organic synthetic chemistry, polymer chemistry and biotechnology to produce products such as polyester films, engineering plastics and resin materials. The Tokyo-based company also makes yarns, synthetic fibres, and synthetic leather used in apparel and industrial materials. Toray Industries develops IT equipment such as electronic circuits and liquid crystal colour filters as well.