COMPANY
Message from the President
Enhancing Lives for All
Delivering unique value only we can create
We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your continued support and partnership with YUPO Co., Ltd.
Our journey began in 1969 as a joint venture between Oji Paper Co., Ltd. (now Oji Holdings Corporation) and Mitsubishi Petrochemical Co., Ltd. (now Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation). Our founding mission was to develop a "dream material"--a synthetic alternative to traditional pulp-based paper.
Born from the need to address the social challenge of forest conservation, YUPO has navigated the economic shifts of the oil crisis and beyond. By combining the best characteristics of both paper and plastic, we have developed a unique functional material that creates new value across countless niche markets.
Marking our 50th anniversary in 2019, we established the "YUPO 100-Year Declaration." With this major milestone, we introduced our new corporate philosophy: "Enhancing Lives for All" and "Delivering unique value only we can create."
Today, we are taking a decisive step forward. We are evolving from a synthetic paper manufacturer into a Value Co-Creator--a partner that builds new value through our creative substrate, YUPO. In July 2026, we officially renamed our company YUPO Co., Ltd. and updated our brand logo. This shift refocuses our identity on the YUPO product itself as we begin a new chapter for the future.
This transformation is more than a visual update.
It is a revival of our core DNA: the ability to create value from nothing. By awakening this spirit, we aim to work alongside our customers, society, and our colleagues to create products, services, and experiences that spark genuine excitement.
"There is more that YUPO can do." With this conviction, we are committed to building the future together with you.
We remain dedicated to serving your needs and look forward to your continued partnership.
Corporate Philosophy "YUPO Centennial Declaration"
Aiming to become a centennial company, we established a new corporate philosophy, the "YUPO Centennial Declaration," to mark our 50th anniversary.
MISSION
Enhancing Lives for All
Delivering unique value only we can create
VISION
Co-creating new value with our customers
Value Co-Creator
VALUES
- Build trust through integrity
- Think independently, communicate, and take action
- Take on challenges
- Develop individual strengths and work collaboratively
The Origin of YUPO
The YUPO name
The name "YUPO" was born from an employee's idea to symbolize the partnership behind our founding. It connects the "YU" from Mitsubishi Yuka (now Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation) and the "O" from Oji Paper Co., Ltd. (now Oji Holdings Corporation) with the letter "P" for Paper.
Our logo
Our logo places the YUPO name at the center of a square, which symbolizes synthetic paper, integrated with an organic, flowing shape that expands outward. This design represents our evolution beyond the boundaries of traditional synthetic paper. It reflects our identity as a creative substrate with diverse functions and our commitment to being a high-creativity brand that inspires excitement for our customers, society, and ourselves.
The outward-reaching form also embodies our role as a Value Co-Creator. It illustrates our dedication to working hand-in-hand with customers and partners to build new value together.
Company Profile
- Company name
- YUPO Co., Ltd.
- Head office
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4-3 Kanda Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0062
15F Shin-Ochanomizu Building View on Google Maps- Phone
- +81-(0)3-5281-0811 (Main)
+81-(0)3-5281-0815 (Sales)
+81-(0)3-5281-0817 (Technical)
- Number of employees
- 352 (as of March 31, 2026)
- Sales
- Domestic sales: 66%, Export: 34%
- Capital
- 495 million yen
- Production capacity
- 28,000 tons/year (Kashima Factory)
- Main banks
- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, MUFJ Bank, Ltd., and others
- Major customers
- Oji Imaging Media Co., Ltd., Oji Tac Co., Ltd., Japan Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd., Kokusai Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd., Shinsei Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd., Yoshikawa Paper Co., Ltd., Mitsubishi Oji Paper Sales Co., Ltd., NP Trading Co., Ltd., etc.
- Net sales
- 19,4 billion yen (FY2025)
- Fiscal year
- Ends in March
- Representative director
- Katsuhiro Naito, President
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History
- May 1969
- Oji-Yuka Synthetic Paper Research Institute Co., Ltd. founded (May 10).
- May 1970
- Oji-Yuka Synthetic Paper Co., Ltd. founded.
- October 1971
- "YUPO" officially decided as the brand name.
- January 1973
- Merger of Oji-Yuka Synthetic Paper Co., Ltd. and Oji-Yuka Synthetic Paper Research Institute Co., Ltd.
- February 1975
- Oji-Yuka Synthetic Paper Sales Co., Ltd. founded.
- January 1982
- Merger of Oji-Yuka Synthetic Paper Co., Ltd. and Oji-Yuka Synthetic Paper Sales Co., Ltd.
- January 1996
- Founded "Yupo Corporation America," a 100% owned US subsidiary.
- March 1996
- Obtained ISO 9002 certification for the Kashima Factory and Research and Development Laboratory.
- September 1998
- North America factory begins operation.
- December 1998
- Founded "YUPO PAPIER CO., LTD.," a 100% owned paper trading subsidiary.
- March 2000
- Obtained ISO 14001 certification for the Kashima Factory and Research and Development Laboratory.
- June 2000
- Founded "YUPO Europe GmbH," a 100% owned European sales subsidiary.
- January 2001
- Company name changed to YUPO Corporation.
- March 2002
- Obtained ISO 9001 certification for the Kashima Factory and Research and Development Laboratory.
- 2007
- Concluded a subcontracting agreement with Mitsubishi Chemical (China) Co., Ltd.
- June 2009
- Obtained OHSAS 18001 certification for the Kashima Factory and Research and Development Laboratory (currently operating under self-certification).
- 2011
- Concluded a subcontracting agreement with Mitsubishi Chemical India Pvt. Ltd.
- 2014
- Concluded a subcontracting agreement with Mitsubishi Chemical (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
- July 2018
- Selected the 50th-anniversary slogan and logo for YUPO Corporation.
- May 2019
- 50th Anniversary of founding.
- January 2020
- Construction of the YUPO Corporation R&D Center completed.
- July 2020
- Established the new corporate philosophy, "YUPO 100-Year Declaration."
- April 2022
- Established the Environmental Logo Mark.
- July 2026
- Company name changed to YUPO Co., Ltd. and renewed brand logo.
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Access
Head office
101-0062
15F Shin-Ochanomizu Building, 4-3 Kanda Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
- Phone:
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+81-(0)3-5281-0811 (Main)
+81-(0)3-5281-0815 (Sales)
+81-(0)3-5281-0817 (Technical)
Access:
- From Ochanomizu Station (JR Chuo Line Rapid or Sobu Line) Hijiribashi Exit: About 1 minute on foot
- From Ochanomizu Station (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line) Exit 2 (toward JR Ochanomizu Station): About 3 minutes on foot
- From Shin-Ochanomizu Station (Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line) Exit B1: About 1 minute on foot
Kashima Factory
314-0102
23 Towada, Kamisu-shi, Ibaraki, Japan
Phone: +81-(0)299-96-2931
Access:
- From Higashi-Kanto Expressway Itako IC (toward Kamisu): About 25 minutes by car
- From Art Hotel Kashima Central (Highway Bus Stop): About 20 minutes by taxi
Research & Development Technical Center
314-0102
23 Towada, Kamisu-shi, Ibaraki, Japan
Phone: +81-(0)299-96-2934
Access:
- From Higashi-Kanto Expressway Itako IC (toward Kamisu): About 25 minutes by car
- From Art Hotel Kashima Central (Highway Bus Stop): About 20 minutes by taxi
Solution Sales Department (Osaka)
Delivery Group (Osaka)
541-0044
Meiji Yasuda Seimei Osaka Midosuji Building (Land Axis Tower) 6F, 4-1-1 Fushimi-machi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Phone: +81-(0)6-6204-8443
Access:
- From Yodoyabashi Station (Osaka Metro Midosuji Line) Exit 13: About 1 minute on foot
YUPO PAPIER CO., LTD.
314-0102
23 Towada, Kamisu-shi, Ibaraki, Japan
Phone: +81-(0)299-96-9478
Access:
- From Higashi-Kanto Expressway Itako IC (toward Kamisu): About 25 minutes by car
- From Art Hotel Kashima Central (Highway Bus Stop): About 20 minutes by taxi
Overseas Operations
Wholly-owned subsidiaries
YUPO America Production and sales hub for the North, Central, and South American regions
800 YUPO COURT
CHESAPEAKE, VIRGINIA 23320, USA
TEL：+1-757-312-9876
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YUPO Europe GmbH Sales hub for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa
SCHIESSSTRASSE 47, 40549
DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY
TEL：+49-211-5205430
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MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL (CHINA) CO.,LTD.
39F, GRAND GATEWAY OFFICE TOWER 1, 1 HONGQIAO ROAD XUHUI DISTRICT, SHANGHAI 200030 P.R.OF CHINA
TEL: +86-21-5407-6161
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL (INDIA) PVT.LTD.
OFFICE NO.403, 4TH FLOOR, NEELKANTH CORPORATE IT PARK, KIROL ROAD, VIDYAVIHAR (WEST), MUMBAI 400086 INDIA
TEL: +91-98198-09724
