75th anniversary
75 years of pioneering environmental solutions together
Established in 1949, our journey has been guided by a commitment to sustainable growth and a vision to make a positive impact on the world through water innovation.
Thank you to everyone who has been part of this incredible journey.
Together, we have worked to create shared value with society and pioneer new value for water.
Milestones of our History
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Kurita acquires Arcade Engineering
2022
Kurita Europe Inaugurates the KETC, its R&D Center in Viersen, Germany
2021
Acquired Avista Technologies, Inc. in the United States, and Avista Technologies (UK) Ltd., which manufacture and sell RO chemicals
2019
Acquisition of production site in Ambes, France, for Paper and water treatment chemicals
2018
Established in Dubai Kurita Middle east FZE
2017
Acquisition of BK Giulini from Israel Chemicals Ltd. – Merge of European entities to become ONE Kurita Europe
2015
Acquisition of water treatment division from Henkel
2008
Foundation of Kurita Europe GmbH in Germany
1989
Foundation of Kurita Water Industries Ltd. in Japan; Sales of chemicals for boiler water treatment
1949