Unicharm

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Unicharm Corporation
ユニ·チャーム株式会社
Public
Traded as TYO: 8113
Industry Chemicals
Founded February 10, 1961 (1961-02-10)
Founder Keiichiro Takahara
Defunct 25 May 2006
Headquarters Tokyo, Japan
Area served
 Worldwide
Key people
 Takahisa Takahara (President, CEO)
Products
  • Adult and baby diapers
  • Feminine hygiene products
  • Pet food and toiletries
Revenue Increase ¥495.77 billion (FY2013)[1]
Increase ¥59.49 billion (FY2013)[1]
Increase ¥43.12 billion (FY2013)[1]
Total assets Increase ¥535.06 billion (FY2013)[1]
Total equity Increase ¥278.35 billion (FY2013)[1]
Owner Keiichiro Takahara
Number of employees
 10,287 (2012)
Website www.unicharm.co.jp/english

Unicharm Corporation (ユニ·チャーム株式会社 Yuni chāmu kabushiki kaisha?) is a Japanese company that manufactures disposable hygiene products, household cleaning products, specializing in the manufacture of diapers for both babies and adult incontinence, feminine hygiene products and pet care products. In 2016, it is the leader in baby and feminine care products in Japan.[2]

History

Unicharm traces its roots to the Taisei Kako Co., Ltd., founded by Keiichiro Takahara in 1961, selling wood wool cement board. The company ventured to manufacture and sell sanitary napkins in 1963. The company then started selling tampons in 1974, when Unicharm Corporation was founded to separate the feminine care production from the main company.

Operations

Brands

The company has a number of prominent brands in its portfolio, including MamyPoko, Charm, Moony, BabyJoy, Babylove, Sofy and Lifree.

Unicharm Group Companies

  • Unicharm Australasia Pty. Ltd.
  • PT. Unicharm Indonesia
  • Unicharm Thailand Co, Ltd.
  • Unicharm Singapore Pte Ltd.
  • Unicharm Malaysia Sdn Bhd
  • Unicharm Philippines, Inc.
  • Unicharm India Pvt Ltd.
  • Unicharm (MENA) Middle East & North Africa Hygienic Industries S.A.E
  • Diana Unicharm JSC.

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