About Kurita
Kurita is a leading global company in industrial water and process treatment, with over 75 years of experience. We offer state-of-the-art solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of your water systems.
With more than 8,000 employees across 65 companies worldwide, the Kurita Group provides proven solutions that enhance plant efficiency while promoting environmental sustainability.
Our primary focus is on addressing water management challenges, optimizing sustainable energy usage, minimizing 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.
Kurita Group Key Figures
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For further information, you can access our 2024 Integrated Report.
Where innovation begins
Explore Kurita’s global R&D centers driving sustainable water and process solutions.
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.
Established in 2022in Akishima, Tokyo, Japan.
- The Technical Education Center (TEC) includes the exhibition area and training facilities.
- The Technology Innovation Center (TIC) includes R&D facilities and joint research with stakeholders
Established in 2017 in Jurong Innovation District, Singapore. Focus on the development of technologies for desalination and waste water recycling.
Cooperation with research institutions to develop competitive technologies through demonstration.
Established in 2021 in Viersen, Germany.
Cutting-edge research and development facilities, equipped with an employee training center and a visitor center for introducing customers and business partners to R&D efforts.
Established in 1999 San Marcos, CA, USA.
Global R&D center drives innovation and cost-effective membrane treatment solutions to meet the rising demand for pure water.
Established in 2024 in Saudi Arabia
Focused on driving advancements for refinery and petrochemical plants.
Milestones That Shaped Kurita Europe
A journey of innovation, growth, and sustainability across the continent
