Kaneka
About Kaneka Belgium NV
Kaneka Belgium NV is a subsidiary of Kaneka Corporation, a leading technology-driven chemical company headquartered in Osaka and Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1970 in Westerlo, Flanders, Kaneka Belgium was the company’s first subsidiary outside Japan and the first production site of a Japanese chemical company in Belgium. Since its establishment, Kaneka Belgium has expanded its business and research activities to include a variety of functional and foamed plastic solutions, focusing on the development and manufacturing of specialty materials for end applications in the industrial, automotive, building and construction, packaging, consumer, DIY, and residential sectors.
About Kaneka Corporation
Kaneka Corporation, established in 1949, is a leading technology-driven company headquartered in Osaka and Tokyo, Japan. Through world-class science and technology, Kaneka provides a range of innovative solutions to diverse markets worldwide, addressing the needs of manufacturers, consumers, society, and the global environment.
Aligned with its global business strategy, Kaneka Corporation focuses on four strategic solution areas: materials, quality of life, health care, and nutrition. Its business activities cover a broad spectrum of markets, including specialty chemicals, photovoltaics, plastics, synthetic fibers, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, life sciences, electrical and electronic materials, and food products.
Kaneka has been a pioneer among Japanese chemical companies in establishing overseas operations. The company has developed a global network of group companies, including three regional holding companies located in Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
Kaneka Belgium NVNijverheidsstraat 16
2260 Westerlo-Oevel
Belgium
17 Feb 2025
Kaneka Belgium Green Planet Beads Officially Recognized as Microplastic-Free Under Commission Regulation 2023/2055
Kaneka Belgium NV is proud to announce that its Kaneka Biodegradable Polymer Green Planet™ Expanded Beads—type L40N—has been officially excluded from the definition of synthetic polymer microparticles under EU Commission Regulation 2023/2055.
26 Oct 2020
Kaneka Belgium and De Decker-Van Riet deploy LNG trucks with lower CO2 emissions for long-distance transport
The first LNG truck, powered solely by liquefied natural gas, left Kaneka Belgium in Westerlo-Oevel today on its way to Germany. The brand-new LNG trucks of transport company DE DECKER - VAN RIET will be used exclusively for the international transport of Kaneka MS Polymer™. This partnership enables both companies to combine their policy on innovation and sustainability to contribute towards a better climate and innovation and embed sustainability into their strategy more deeply.
21 Oct 2019
Tackling plastic waste: Kaneka highlights bio-based and biodegradable polymer technology at K 2019
Amid growing calls to cut back on plastic waste and deliver circular economy solutions, Kaneka is showcasing Kaneka Biodegradable Polymer PHBH™ technology at K 2019 (Düsseldorf, October 16-23), following recent food contact material approval in the EU, Japan and the US. The leading technology-driven company has developed the bio-based and biodegradable polymer PHBH, which is not only recyclable through composting, but is also biodegradable in natural environments, including marine waters.
14 Oct 2019
Kaneka presents broad range of material solutions at K 2019
Kaneka, a leading technology-driven company, will use K 2019 (Düsseldorf, October 16-23) to highlight its wide portfolio of material solutions for the functional and foamed plastics industry.