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Kao China R&D Center to strengthen beauty care research

10 Mar '06
3 min read

Company outline
Company name : Kao (China) Research & Development Center Co., Ltd.
Capital : US$7.4 million
Representatives : Nobuatsu Higuchi, Chairman
Hisao Tsutsumi, President
Location : Shanghai Zizhu Science-based Industrial Park, Shanghai, China
Shanghai Zizhu Science-based Industrial Park was established on September 12, 2001 on approval from Shanghai Municipal Government. It is located in the south east of the Minghang district, in the central Shanghai area, approximately 45 km from Pudong International Airport.
Building area : 4160 square meter (3 story building)
Land area : 5000 square meter

Nobuatsu Higuchi (Chairman) commented “The beauty care and household markets in China are expected to grow steadily. Upon completion of this R&D center, we ensure to provide the superior products necessary to satisfy Chinese consumers in business fields relating to 'Cleanliness, Beauty, and Health'.”

“Also our center plays an important role in product development not only for China, but also as one of the R&D bases for the entire Kao Group.”

Brief history of Kao in China:
August 1993 Kao Corporation Shanghai established
June 2002 Kao (China) Holding Co Ltd established
October 2004 Kao (China) Research & Development Center Co Ltd established
March 2006 Kao (China) Research & Development Center opened

KAO is a personal care, cleaning products and specialty chemicals manufacturer.

Kao Corporation

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