Ultrafabrics Holdings Co., Ltd.
Japanese holding company for a group that manufactures and sells high-quality urethane synthetic leather for furniture, automotive, aviation, apparel and sports gloves.
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Overview
Ultrafabrics Holdings Co., Ltd. (ウルトラファブリックス・ホールディングス株式会社) is a Japanese holding company headquartered in Hachioji, Tokyo, that oversees a group engaged in the manufacture and sale of high-quality urethane synthetic leather. According to its official website, the group supplies synthetic leather for furniture, automobiles, aircraft, apparel and sports gloves. The holding company structure was created in October 2017, when Daiichi Kasei Co., Ltd. changed its name to Ultrafabrics Holdings Co., Ltd. and transitioned to a pure holding company structure with an audit and supervisory committee. The operating company, Daiichi Kasei Co., Ltd., was originally established in January 1966 in Hachioji, Tokyo, for the purpose of manufacturing and selling synthetic leather. The group's principal consolidated subsidiaries include Daiichi Kasei Co., Ltd. in Japan, which manufactures and sells synthetic leather; Ultrafabrics Inc. in the United States, which sells synthetic leather; Ultrafabrics Europe Ltd., which sells synthetic leather; and Ultrafabrics Mexico, S. De R.L. De C.V., which processes and sells synthetic leather. The group also has equity-method affiliates Scuf Mexico S.A.P.I. de C.V., which manufactures synthetic leather, and BMD UFK Private Limited, which manufactures synthetic leather. This international footprint allows the group to serve customers across Japan, the United States, Europe, Mexico and India. The company has a long history of manufacturing innovation. In 1979 it established the Saitama Plant in Gyoda, Saitama Prefecture, and completed a wet solvent (DMF) recovery facility there, beginning solvent reuse. A research laboratory was opened in Hachioji in 1987. The company obtained ISO 9001 certification for its head office, Saitama Plant and research laboratory in 1999. It registered its shares with the Japan Securities Dealers Association in 2003 and listed on the JASDAQ Securities Exchange in 2004. In 2016 it opened the Gunma Plant in Ora, Gunma Prefecture, and in 2017 it made Ultrafabrics, LLC (now Ultrafabrics Inc.) a wholly owned subsidiary. The company changed its fiscal year-end from March to December in 2017. In 2025 it opened the Chiyoda Plant in Chiyoda, Gunma Prefecture, and relocated its research and development functions from Hachioji to the Gyoda and Gunma plants. Ultrafabrics Holdings is led by Representative Director and President Noboru Yoshimura. The group positions itself as a specialist in high-quality urethane synthetic leather, serving diverse end markets from furniture and automotive interiors to aviation and apparel. Its products are marketed under the Ultrafabrics brand, which is known in the contract furniture and transportation markets for durable, design-oriented synthetic leather alternatives.
History
The history of Ultrafabrics Holdings begins with the founding of Daiichi Kasei Co., Ltd. in January 1966 in Hachioji, Tokyo, for the purpose of manufacturing and selling synthetic leather. In August 1979 the company established the Saitama Plant in Gyoda, Saitama Prefecture, and in October of the same year completed a wet solvent (DMF) recovery facility at the plant, beginning the reuse of solvents. In September 1987 it opened a research laboratory in Hachioji, Tokyo. In October 1998 it established DSC Co., Ltd. as a wholly owned investment-purpose subsidiary. In July 1999 the head office, Saitama Plant and research laboratory obtained ISO 9001 certification. In February 2003 the company registered its shares with the Japan Securities Dealers Association, and in December 2004 it cancelled the OTC registration and listed its shares on the JASDAQ Securities Exchange. In July 2006 it relocated its head office to Myojincho, Hachioji, Tokyo. In March 2016 it established the Gunma Plant in Ora, Gunma Prefecture. In February 2017 it made Ultrafabrics, LLC (now Ultrafabrics Inc.) a wholly owned subsidiary. In May 2017 it established Daiichi Kasei Spin-off Preparation Co., Ltd. (now Daiichi Kasei Co., Ltd.) as a wholly owned subsidiary. In June 2017 the ordinary general meeting of shareholders changed the fiscal year-end from March to December. In September 2017 it absorbed DSC Co., Ltd. In October 2017 Daiichi Kasei Co., Ltd. changed its name to Ultrafabrics Holdings Co., Ltd., transitioned to a pure holding company structure and to a company with an audit and supervisory committee; Daiichi Kasei Spin-off Preparation Co., Ltd. changed its name to Daiichi Kasei Co., Ltd. and succeeded the business through an absorption-type company split. In May 2018 it opened a satellite office in Shibuya 3-12-15, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo. In July 2025 it established the Chiyoda Plant in Chiyoda, Ora District, Gunma Prefecture, and the plant began operations. In November 2025 it closed the research laboratory in Hachioji, Tokyo, and relocated its research and development functions to the Gyoda and Gunma plants.
- 2025
Chiyoda Plant established in Chiyoda, Gunma Prefecture, and began operations; Hachioji research laboratory closed and R&D functions relocated to Gyoda and Gunma plants.
- 2018
Satellite office opened in Shibuya, Tokyo.
- 2017
Ultrafabrics, LLC (now Ultrafabrics Inc.) made a wholly owned subsidiary; Daiichi Kasei Spin-off Preparation Co., Ltd. established; fiscal year-end changed from March to December; DSC Co., Ltd. absorbed; company renamed Ultrafabrics Holdings Co., Ltd. and transitioned to a pure holding company structure.
- 2016
Gunma Plant established in Ora, Gunma Prefecture.
- 2006
Head office relocated to Myojincho, Hachioji, Tokyo.
- 2004
OTC registration cancelled; shares listed on the JASDAQ Securities Exchange.
- 2003
Shares registered with the Japan Securities Dealers Association.
- 1999
Head office, Saitama Plant and research laboratory obtained ISO 9001 certification.
- 1998
DSC Co., Ltd. established as a wholly owned investment-purpose subsidiary.
- 1987
Research laboratory opened in Hachioji, Tokyo.
Products and positioning
Specialist manufacturer of high-quality urethane synthetic leather for furniture, automotive, aviation, apparel and sports applications.
Urethane synthetic leather
High-quality synthetic leather for furniture, automotive, aviation, apparel and sports gloves.
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