Sekisui Jushi Corporation (TSE: 4212) manufactures and sells plastic extruded products, films, sheets, and construction materials. The company produces polyvinyl chloride (PVC) films and sheets under the Karon brand for applications including card protectors, book covers, and packaging; PVC exterior materials such as siding and roofing under the J-Shield brand; and window materials, louvers, and fences. It also offers rigid polyvinyl chloride pipes, fittings, and construction-related products like formboards and spacers; as well as foamed sheets, laminated sheets, and functional films for automotive, industrial, and consumer uses.
Sekisui Jushi operates primarily in Japan with production facilities in Osaka, Kyushu, and other regions, serving construction, automotive, packaging, and industrial markets. Founded in 1960 and headquartered in Hirakata, Osaka, the company is a subsidiary of Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd., focusing on high-performance plastics through extrusion and lamination technologies.
In recent developments, Sekisui Jushi has expanded its sustainable product lineup, including eco-friendly PVC films with recycled content, and strengthened partnerships for green building materials amid Japan's carbon neutrality goals as of 2024. The company reported steady revenue growth from infrastructure demand and launched enhanced Karon film variants for electronics packaging in late 2024. No major acquisitions or name changes were noted in the past two years.