Asahi Africa was established in October 2019 in Johannesburg as a subsidiaries of the Japanese global company, Asahi Yukizai Corporation. Asahi Yukizai Corporation’s predecessor, Nicchitsu Kozai Kogyo Co. Ltd., was established in the city of Nobeoka in Miyazaki Prefecture on March 12, 1945. Shortly after its establishment, the AV LITE Resin and the ASAHI AV Valve were released and are still mainstay products that continue to support the industry around the world today.
Year 2015 marked the 70th anniversary of its establishment, watch our introduction video created to commemorate the anniversary of our foundation:
To offer peace of mind through reliable quality and dedicated support.
To contribute to the customer's manufacturing process with solutions that add value.
To attempt something that has never been done before and make a real difference in customer experience.
Nicchitsu Kozai Kogyo Co., Ltd., was established in March 1945 as an affiliated company of what is now known as Asahi Kasei Corporation. Its company name was changed to Asahi Veneer Industry Co., Ltd. in November 1945 after the war had ended.
1945
1946
In 1946, the Company established "AV" brand using the first letters of "Asahi" and "veneer," and began sales of the AV Lite molding material.
In 1950, we began mass production of the phenolic resin molding materials that were used at the time for the rapidly-expanding manufacture of telephones. That year, the Company changed its trade name to Asahi Organic Chemicals Industry Co.,Ltd.
1950
1952
1956
We created the ASAHI AV, the world’s first molded plastic valve.
We developed the world's first plastic streamlined diaphragm valve, a lightweight valve with excellent chemical and pressure resistance, which became a savior for chemical lines.
1959
1962
Our Alfalfa Valve and Angle Valve started to become widely used nationwide as the valve of choice.
This marked the start of our agricultural irrigation business.
As a pioneer in resin valves, and with the evolution of phenol resin polymerization and synthesis technologies, we contributed to development of the automobile and building machinery industries.
In the area of natural resources, Drico is engaged in the development of geothermal power resources throughout Japan. In well drilling, Drico takes pride in being number one in Japan in the numbers of hot spring wells drilled and cumulative well depth, and is one of the top Japanese companies in the area of well drilling.
2013
2016
In our 70th anniversary year, we changed our name to ASAHI YUKIZAI CORPORATION as of April 1 and adopted a brand-new corporate logo, marking a new start as we head towards our centenary.
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