The History of SEKISUI North America
We are proud to be the first Japanese manufacturer to operate in North America.
We started in Pennsylvania in April 1963, when the SEKISUI Plastics Corporation began operations as the first Japanese manufacturer in North America. Since then, we have grown to include ten individual companies. We continue to honor our parent company’s story by building a rich history based on its solid foundation.
2019
AIM Aerospace, based in Renton, WA, joins SEKISUI America Corporation, becoming SEKISUI Aerospace.
2017
SEKISUI Chemical celebrates being in business for 70 years on March 3.
2013
SEKISUI America Corporation celebrates 50 years of operation in North America.
2011
SEKISUI Diagnostics is formed as an affiliate of SEKISUI Medical Co., Ltd.
2009
Global manufacturer and supplier of Polyvinyl Alcohol products, SEKISUI Specialty Chemicals America, LLC, is added to SEKISUI America Corporation.
2008
XenoTech adds its focused expertise on biotransformation and preclinical development consulting to the broad range of pharmaceutical development services offered by SEKISUI.
2007
Allen Extruders, LLC is acquired, bringing its legacy of superior quality and service as a high-quality thermoplastics manufacturer.
2005
SEKISUI SPR Americas, LLC opens operations in North America and begins its rapid growth in underground infrastructure.
2004
SEKISUI Products, LLC is formed and begins importing high performance plastic products to North America from Japan.
2003
SEKISUI S-LEC joins the company, adding its 40+ years of experience in glass interlayer technology.
1990
KYDEX, LLC adds its specialty in thermoplastic sheet design and manufacturing to the SEKISUI family.
1983
SEKISUI America Corporation is established to support each company in North America with reliable resources and assets.
1971
SEKISUI S-LEC Mexico opens its operations in Mexico and begins providing glass interlayer technology to Latin America.
1969
SEKISUI Voltek begins providing innovative, cutting-edge solutions for several industries, including transportation, healthcare, construction, tapes, and more.
1963
SEKISUI Plastics Corporation becomes the first Japanese manufacturer to operate in North America.
