Tokyo, May 11, 2026 --- Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd., a Teijin Group company, and Asahi Kasei Advance Corporation, part of the Asahi Kasei Group, have announced the name of a new company integrating the two organizations, which will be established on October 1, 2026.   TA Frontier Co., Ltd. will bring together the complementary materials-related technologies and marketing capabilities of Teijin Frontier and Asahi Kasei Advance to provide solutions spanning apparel textiles, industrial materials, building materials and resin products. 

Teijin Limited, the parent company of Teijin Frontier, will have an 80 percent stake in TA Frontier, and Asahi Kasei will hold a 20 percent share. 

This business integration aims to respond to the rapidly changing market environment and achieve sustainable growth by creating a strong foundation for the new entity and focusing on new opportunities.  

TA Frontier combines the first letter of each company’s name, expressing mutual respect and growth. Furthermore, the word “frontier,” conveys the idea of a company that pioneers new products, markets and value on the front lines of business.

Under the new company name, an embodiment of integration and challenge, Teijin Frontier and Asahi Kasei Advance will stand united. TA Frontier will strive to become a leading company in the materials industry while bringing new momentum to the market.

About the Teijin Group 
Teijin (TSE: 3401) is a technology-driven global group with two core businesses: high-performance materials and healthcare solutions. Established in 1918 as Japan’s first rayon manufacturer, Teijin today comprises some 125 companies employing approximately 15,700 people . Teijin is committed to its Purpose, “Pioneering solutions together for a healthy planet.” Teijin works together with employees and external partners to achieve its Long-Term Vision, “To be a company that supports the society of the future.” Teijin posted consolidated revenue of JPY 873.2 billion and total assets of JPY 920.1 billion in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026.
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