Cellulose nanofiber Nacel - Yoshikawa Kuni Kogyo Co., Ltd. [N-Plus 2026]

Yoshikawa Kuni Kogyo Co., Ltd. introduced Nacel, a reinforced synthetic resin containing cellulose nanofiber of plant origin, at N-Plus 2026. Based in Katsuragi, Nara Prefecture, and founded in 1932, the company consistently handles the planning, manufacture and sale of plastic household goods centered on injection molding. It also referred to a system that takes raw materials through to finished products and to raw-material production through the pulp-related kneading method known as the Kyoto process, indicating that it can also handle compounding for different materials.

At the exhibition, the company highlighted an effort to connect raw-material development with product commercialization by making use of its own injection molding technology. It also said it can handle compounding, prepare raw materials through the Kyoto process, and compound special materials according to the customer’s material.

The company also introduced "Kottoreji," developed together with Shikibo Ltd. to commercialize crushed cotton as a material. By handling both raw-material preparation and molding, the company is broadening the scope of its manufacturing capabilities, cultivated as a household goods maker, from the materials proposal stage onward.

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Yoshikawa Kuni Kogyo Co., Ltd.

• Headquarters 646-2 Kamori, Katsuragi, Nara, - , Japan
• Established Founded in January 1932; incorporated on April 7, 1959
• Employees 112
• Official website https://www.yoshikawakuni.co.jp/
• Business areas Planning, manufacture and sale of plastic household goods. The company handles the entire process from planning through manufacturing and sales, and develops products for Japan and overseas.
• Main products and services Plastic household products centered on the Like-it product range. Interior baskets, storage products, stationery, bath products, water-area products, tableware and daily necessities.