Wood: one of nature's rich blessings. Paper, which is made from wood, is one of the recyclable products that benefit humankind as a backbone of culture. Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd., which bases its corporate activities in sustainable development that is in harmony with nature and seeks to help achieve a recycling-based society and worldwide environmental protection, is constantly developing new technologies and products through fresh innovation.

Nippon Paper Industries maintains its Research & Development Division in Tokyo's Kita Ward-the cradle of Japan's modern paper industry and it is here that it consolidates all of its R&D functions.

The Company's R&D policies are "Responsiveness to user needs," "Augmentation of our global competitiveness," and "Regard for the environment," and it conducts comprehensive R&D activities from research in fiber resources through the improvement of production technology efficiency and the development of high-quality products with innovative features. Throughout history, paper has incorporated itself in and added color to people's lives. As one of the world's technological leaders, it is the mission of Nippon Paper Industries to breathe new visionary sensitivities into this essential commodity.

 

To implement efficient and comprehensive R&D from raw materials through finished products, Nippon Paper Industries has consolidated its research functions in Tokyo's Kita Ward, where it undertakes all of its paper and pulp R&D activities. Its organization consists of three laboratories: the Forestry Science Research Laboratory, which takes charge of forestry and biotechnologies; the Pulp and Paper Research Laboratory, which develops paper and pulp technologies; and the Product Development Research Laboratory, which handles the development of new products to meet emerging needs.Also integral parts of our R&D framework are the Intellectual Property Department, which manages the intellectual property generated by our R&D activities, and the R&D Planning and Administration Department overseas the planning and management of research and development, and handles the general affairs of the division. Thus, we have arranged our R&D organization to leverage our combined R&D abilities to their fullest potential.

Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd.

Research & Development Div.