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1918

THE LEGACY BEGINS

With a life philosophy revolving around serenity, responsibility and innovation, Katsujiro Iwai established Kansai Paint in the year 1918. Growing up during the Meiji Restoration had imbued him with a sense of wide-eyed ambition. Even today, his life philosophy still guides us in a world of never-ending possibilities.

1918

THE LEGACY BEGINS

With a life philosophy revolving around serenity, responsibility and innovation, Katsujiro Iwai established Kansai Paint in the year 1918. Growing up during the Meiji Restoration had imbued him with a sense of wide-eyed ambition. Even today, his life philosophy still guides us in a world of never-ending possibilities.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

With 5 R&D Institutes and 2 R&D Centers, our group’s R&D budget exceeds USD50 million per annum.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

Our R&D efforts extend to the cultivation of environmentally considerate business practices.
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