JSP Corporation engages primarily in the manufacture and sale of expanded polymers and plastic products with enhanced functionality and economic efficiency. The company operates through two main segments: Extrusion Business and Bead Business. Its product portfolio includes industrial packaging materials; automotive components; insulation materials for construction; mortar wall blocks for civil engineering; and packaging products for the electronics and food industries. JSP also offers advanced foamed plastics under the ARPRO brand, designed for lightweight and high-performance applications. Headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan, JSP was founded in 1962 and maintains global operations including manufacturing subsidiaries and sales offices in Japan, Europe, North America, China, and Southeast Asia.
Recent strategic developments include the full acquisition in 2025 of GHEPI S.r.l. (Italy) and HAPP GmbH (Germany), consolidating their injection molding capabilities to complement JSP’s foamed plastics business and expand into new markets. The company also acquired a 30% stake in the leading European foam recycler General-Industries Deutschland GmbH to secure sustainable sources of high-quality recycled raw materials, supporting its commitment to circular economy initiatives. Furthermore, JSP launched a new business pillar, JSP Advanced Solutions, in mid-2024 focusing on innovative industrial foamed plastics and custom solutions for diverse industrial applications. The expansion of vending machine distribution and co-branded product launches in its Medis healthcare segment highlight JSP’s efforts to grow in the medical and consumer care markets. The company continues to enhance OEM sales and own-brand product offerings globally while maximizing operational efficiencies across manufacturing sites in Japan, North America, Europe, and Asia.
JSP targets the automotive, construction, civil engineering, electronics, food packaging, healthcare, and industrial sectors with its wide range of polymer-based products. Its long-term vision emphasizes sustainability and technological innovation through investment in recycling technologies and expansion into injection molding and advanced polymer solutions. JSP Corporation is publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under ticker 7942.T.