About Kurita

Kurita is a leading global company in industrial water and process treatment, with over 75 years of experience. We offer state-of-the-art solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of your water systems.

With more than 8,000 employees across 65 companies worldwide, the Kurita Group provides proven solutions that enhance plant efficiency while promoting environmental sustainability.

Our primary focus is on addressing water management challenges, optimizing sustainable energy usage, minimizing waste, and advancing industrial production technologies.

Corporate Philosophy

Study the properties of water, master them, and we will create an environment in which nature and humanity are in harmony.

Creating new functions and value for water through a deep and far-reaching exploration of the essential properties of water.
Winning the trust of our customers and society with unique solutions that capitalize on our diverse technologies.
Contributing to the realization of a sustainable society by leveraging our mastery of water to create shared value with society.

Our Vision

Pioneering “new value for water“ to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.

In seeking to realize its corporate philosophy, Kurita Group creates shared value with society through its business, addressing water resource issues, contributing to a decarbonized society and building a circular economy.

Kurita Group creates new value by leveraging knowledge accumulated from a broad array of frontline sites to address social issues.

Kurita Group elevates and refines its technology and human resources to be an indispensable partner to our customers, swiftly providing unprecedented technology and services.

Our Values

Deepen understanding of frontline sites

Our solutions are rooted in a deep understanding of frontline site (Gemba) issues and information. We maximize customer value while also seeking to further elevate our expertise in water.

Elevate and connect expertise

We strive to elevate our knowledge of water and the environment, which are precious. Innovation and the creation of new value are generated by connecting the diverse and ever more sophisticated knowledge accumulated by all.

Exceed expectations

Our desire to challenge ourselves is driven by our aspiration to serve humanity. We always push ourselves to deliver results that exceed expectations. We build trust with our customers through serial success.

Maintain unwavering integrity

We engage sincerely with all of our stakeholders. We fulfil our responsibilities to the future through our single-minded pursuit of solutions to social issues.

Sustainability

Acting today with a responsibility for tomorrow

The social issues facing the world today include fields where Kurita’s accumulated technologies and expertise can make a difference, such as a lack of freshwater and climate change as indicated by the Sustainable Development Goals.

Kurita is committed to promoting lasting change in everything it does and incorporates conservation in its research and development as well as in its solutions for you, our customer.

> Download Kurita’s Sustainability Report 2024

Kurita Group Key Figures

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For further information, you can access our 2024 Integrated Report.

R&D Centers

The Kurita Group promotes research and development on a global scale, primarily from our Kurita Innovation Hub in Japan, as well as from our development base in Germany and Singapore. Our Development Centers are strengthening cooperation with each other. The Group promotes initiatives ranging from research of core technologies to the development of new products, new technologies and new businesses.

Kurita Europe Technology Center / Germany

The Kurita Europe Technology Center, which opened in September 2021 in Viersen, Germany, includes state-of-the-art research facilities, an employee training centre, and a visitor centre to showcase its R&D efforts to customers and partners.

Kurita Innovation Hub / Japan

The Kurita Innovation Hub, inaugurated in 2022, serves as a research and development centre aimed at fostering collaboration among stakeholders, including customers and research institutions both in Japan and internationally. Its goal is to accelerate innovations that address social and industrial challenges.

Kurita R&D Asia Pte. Ltd.

In this environment, Kurita R&D Asia Pte. Ltd. seeks to develop technologies for desalination and recycling wastewater. The company seeks cooperation with research institutions in Singapore to obtain timely information on leading-edge technology and to develop competitive technologies through demonstration experiments in the region.

Centre of Excellence Kurita AquaChemie / Saudi Arabia

Hub of innovation and expertise, driving advancements in refinery and petrochemical processes.

Avista Center of Excellence

The Avista Center of Excellence (CoE) is a global leadership team that fosters collaboration to accelerate innovation, enhance products and markets, and drive sales of membrane treatment solutions. This cross-functional team enables Kurita to leverage its existing expertise to maintain its leadership in the membrane treatment market.