From Sake Barrels to Global Excellence

Our Story:  The Incredible Transformation of a Chemical Additive Manufacturer to Hydrotalcite Innovators

A Journey from Modest Origins to Mastery in Chemistry

Kisuma's History

Providing Custom Business Solutions since 1952

In 1947, Matsushima Ryohei founded a factory in Takamatsu, Japan with a few employees. Matsushima Yoshio later started Kyowa (later to be known as Kisuma), which created a pilot plant producing Magnesium Oxide and Magnesium Hydroxide. Kyowa repurposed sake barrels as storage tanks and officially became Kyowa Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. on September 17, 1952.

Kisuma: The Unsung Hero Behind the Success of Multiple Industries

Kisuma empowers industries from window profiles to 5G networking with durable, high-quality ingredients that minimize environmental impact and ensure reliability.

Revolutionize Industrial Production with Kisuma's Expertise & Sustainability Solutions

Kisuma enables industrial producers with unmatched chemical expertise to create better solutions. We deliver innovation, quality, and consistency to make a lasting difference for our customers, end-users, and the planet.

Global presence

Kisuma has 10 global locations to serve customers efficiently with the right product at the right price.

Advancing progress

We produce compounds for key industries, including API, and offer environmentally friendly solutions for agriculture and de-carbonisation. Our speciality solutions positively impact your daily life.

1970

Kyowa: First to Industrially Synthesize Hydrotalcites

1000+ employees

Based in our Global Offices

10%

Workforce dedicated to research & development

Worldwide reach

10 Global Locations to Serve You

Our People, Our Strength: Driving Innovation and Community Impact

Powered by our people

Kisuma Americas, Inc., a Texas-based subsidiary of SETOLAS Holdings, Japan, is unwavering in its dedication to innovation, quality, and best practices. Above all, we are driven to enhance the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate.