About Kurita
Kurita is one of the global market leaders in industrial water and process treatment. With over 74 years of experience, we provide you with state-of-the-art solutions, tailored to the specific needs of your water systems.
With more than 7,600 employees in 58 companies worldwide, the Kurita Group delivers proven solutions that increase plant efficiency while contributing to environmental sustainability.
Kurita’s most relevant business activities revolve around solving water management issues, realizing sustainable energy use, reducing waste, and advancing industrial production technologies.
Corporate Philosophy
Study the properties of water, master them, and we will create an environment in which nature and humanity are in harmony.
- Creating new functions and value for water through a deep and far-reaching exploration of the essential properties of water.
- Winning the trust of our customers and society with unique solutions that capitalize on our diverse technologies.
- Contributing to the realization of a sustainable society by leveraging our mastery of water to create shared value with society.
Our Vision
Pioneering “new value for water“ to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.
Our Values
Deepen understanding of frontline sites
Our solutions are rooted in a deep understanding of frontline site (Gemba) issues and information. We maximize customer value while also seeking to further elevate our expertise in water.
Elevate and connect expertise
We strive to elevate our knowledge of water and the environment, which are precious. Innovation and the creation of new value are generated by connecting the diverse and ever more sophisticated knowledge accumulated by all.
Exceed expectations
Our desire to challenge ourselves is driven by our aspiration to serve humanity. We always push ourselves to deliver results that exceed expectations. We build trust with our customers through serial success.
Maintain unwavering integrity
We engage sincerely with all of our stakeholders. We fulfil our responsibilities to the future through our single-minded pursuit of solutions to social issues.
Sustainability
Acting today with a responsibility for tomorrow
The social issues facing the world today include fields where Kurita’s accumulated technologies and expertise can make a difference, such as a lack of freshwater and climate change as indicated by the Sustainable Development Goals.
Kurita is committed to promoting lasting change in everything it does and incorporates conservation in its research and development as well as in its solutions for you, our customer.
R&D Centers
The Kurita Group promotes research and development on a global scale, primarily from our Kurita Innovation Hub in Japan, as well as from our development base in Germany and Singapore. Our Development Centers are strengthening cooperation with each other. The Group promotes initiatives ranging from research of core technologies to the development of new products, new technologies and new businesses.
Milestones of our History
Kurita acquires Arcade Engineering Group, an industrial engineering company specialized in water and process plants for the microelectronics & semiconductor industry and the construction of electrical switchboards.
The Kurita Innovation Hub opened as a new research and development site in April 2022 in Tokyo, Japan.
Kurita Europe celebrated the opening ceremony of its new Technology Centre on September 23th, 2021, in Viersen, Germany.
Acquired Avista Technologies, Inc. in the United States, and Avista Technologies (UK) Ltd., which manufacture and sell RO chemicals
Acquisition of production site in Ambes, France, for Paper and water treatment chemicals.
Acquisition of the Water & Paper business (former BK Giulini) from Israel Chemicals Ltd. – merge of European entities to become ONE Kurita Europe
Kurita Global Technology Center established through the integration of research and development facilities
Kurita Water Industries (Dalian) Co., Ltd. established as Kurita’s base in China for water treatment chemical production and sales
Kurita do Brasil LTDA. established to manufacture and sell water treatment chemicals in Brazil
Sales of chemicals for boiler water treatment
