Working as an expat in another country – this is everyday life of many SEKISUI employees. Would you like to know what it is like to work in a foreign country and experience the difference between Japan and Europe? We talked to Tom Hirayama, expat and currently working for SEKISUI CHEMICAL GMBH in Düsseldorf, Germany, and asked him about his expat life.
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SEKISUI in three minutes
How did it all start? What is the aim for the future? Would you like to learn more about the beginnings of SEKISUI and the goals for the future? This short video provides a comprehensive and easy-to-understand overview.
SEKISUI DIAGNOSTICS opens new Bioprocess Innovation Centre
At the end of last year, SEKISUI DIAGNOSTICS’ Enzyme business unveiled its new Bioprocess Innovation Centre at its site in Kent – an opening representing the company’s commitment to serve its customers with innovative process development solutions.
SEKISUI is again one of the most sustainable companies in the world!
For the third time in a row, SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD. has been ranked as one of the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World – in recognition of SEKISUI’s corporate sustainability performance based on the ESG (Environment, Social, and Governance) factors.
Graham Bates donates Football Bet prize money to “Heart of Kent Hospice”
Graham Bates from SEKISUI DIAGNOSTICS (UK) was the lucky winner of the Football Bet at last year’s SEKISUI European Football Tournament and was pleased to support a non-profit organization close to his heart: “Heart of Kent Hospice”. He now handed over the cheque with the prize money of 430 EUR.
The 9th European KAIZEN convention
Innovative projects aiming at the continuous improvement of SEKISUI. This is what KAIZEN is about. On November 19th, representatives from different European companies met in Vlodrop near Roemond, the Netherlands, and competed against each other at the 9th European KAIZEN convention. The event allowed six European teams to present their improvement activities to reinforce company structure and business performance.
FFU® goes UK!
This year, SEKISUI CHEMICAL GMBH was partnering with Progress Rail UK to laminate 16 meters FFU® synthetic sleepers for the first time outside of Japan. The project ended with an outstanding construction, customer satisfaction and long-lasting friendships.
Successful fire drill at SEKISUI ALVEO in Bad Sobernheim
Safety first. Safety and security has top priority at all SEKISUI sites – also at SEKISUI ALVEO in Bad Sobernheim, that has completed a successful fire drill a few weeks ago.