Karen McIntyre, editor04.10.18
Unicharm continues to be the largest manufacturer of hygiene products in Asia and the third largest in the world. It continues to hold the top spot in all three of its key categories—baby care, feminine hygiene and healthcare (adult incontinence)—in Asia and is in the third position in baby care and feminine hygiene globally. It is the second largest healthcare supplier in the world.
It continues to consider the fast-growing Asian market as its priority market and it has been successful in this market by focusing on improved nonwoven fabrics and better absorbent material processing and forming technology, allowing it to launch high quality products that are popular with consumers in Japan and internationally.
While Asia is an important area for the company, it has a presence in 80 countries and regions worldwide. Currently 42.6% of sales are in Japan, 42.9% are elsewhere in Asia and 14.5% are spread throughout the rest of the world.
A Long History
In 2017, the Tokyo, Japan-based company celebrated 50 years of sustained business and sales
It continues to consider the fast-growing Asian market as its priority market and it has been successful in this market by focusing on improved nonwoven fabrics and better absorbent material processing and forming technology, allowing it to launch high quality products that are popular with consumers in Japan and internationally.
While Asia is an important area for the company, it has a presence in 80 countries and regions worldwide. Currently 42.6% of sales are in Japan, 42.9% are elsewhere in Asia and 14.5% are spread throughout the rest of the world.
A Long History
In 2017, the Tokyo, Japan-based company celebrated 50 years of sustained business and sales
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