Message from the President
Yuzo Tarumi, Ph.D.
President
In the half century since our founding in 1959, Koken has grown to become a world-class specialist in the development and manufacture of silicone materials to replace human skin and other parts of the body, along with various types of medical plastics, life simulation models for medical education, and Atelocollagen products ranging from cosmetics to medical-use materials. Our successes in each area continue to provide the foundations for new endeavors as we continue to build and expand upon our core medical technologies. Throughout this development, we remain true to our starting-point concept of originality in product design and development with the aim of finding ways to improve and enrich the quality of life of the people who make use of our products in the course of medical treatment. In the interlocking fields of medical treatment, good health and the quality of life, Koken presents the essential products, service and technology.
Our corporate mission is best represented by our dual objectives of compliance and innovation, which comprise the foundation of all our business activities. While compliance with laws and observing social norms is natural behavior in the course of doing business, we do believe it imperative that we fully meet the expectations of society and further push the horizon in new possibilities, and continue to expand the boundaries of innovation.
Koken now stands at the beginning of a new era in the history of our corporation. Our Atelocollagen finds use in a broad range of products, from medical equipment to a base material for cosmetic products, all of which have contributed to a higher quality of life for millions. And, new applications for Atelocollagen are being discovered at an increasing pace thanks to our original R & D in new fields. The application of collagen to new fields of medical treatment, such as Atelocollagen-based nucleic acid drug delivery systems, represents the realization of leading-edge technology in truly original products that provide gentle yet effective medical treatment to people around the world. Koken intends to continue this stance in product development while also meeting the needs of people while creating products that reflect new values as we pursue our business vision on a global level.
As we look toward our 50th anniversary, we shall retain our core values and objectives as we pursue truly unique and original innovation to serve the needs of society.
| Company Name | KOKEN CO., LTD |
|---|---|
| Established | October 1959 |
| President | Yuzo Tarumi , Ph.D. |
| Employees | 170 |
| Main products | Medical plastics Medical-use collagen products Skin-care products, cosmetic basic materials Medical & educational equipment, including life simulation models |
| Headquarters | 3-14-3 Mejiro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 171-0031 Japan Phone:+81-3-3950-7622 Fax:81-3-3950-7629 |
The Bio-Science Institute
The Bio-Science Institute is on the leading edge of global technolgy
Research into Atelocollagen medical products and basic materials for cosmetics applications is the primary focus of Koken's Bio-Science Institute. The latest data, statistics and analysis are used in guiding basic research in order to more quickly and efficiently respond to new possibilities. The Institute is a part of our comprehensive research and development organization, which engages in continual product improvement.
Koken's advanced R&D capability is highly renowned in both business and academia
Koken's reputation for original and innovative R&D is universally recognized, with a number of joint-development projects underway with partners in manufacturing, academia and government agencies. One example is joint research with the National Cancer Center Research Institute and Sumitomo Pharmaceuticals into the use of purified Atelocollagen as a gene sustained release technology for medical applications. Work with physicians and other medical professionals in developing the technologies of tomorrow is showing great promise.
The Tsuruoka Factory, Yamagata Prefecture
The Tsuruoka Factory represents Koken's dedication to quality and customer needs
The Tsuruoka Factory is a marvel of efficiency, from ordering to production to shipment. R&D operations are directly connected to Production, assuring continual improvement and a dedication to providing customers with products of the highest quality.
Timely supply of the highest quality products
To ensure the highest possible level of quality in all Koken products, Koken has devoted vast resources to thorough and comprehensive quality assurance. The most advanced testing equipment is employed, along with strict planning to assure rapid stock turnover and minimal lead times.
The TÜV Mark - a certification of trust, safety and quality
Applied to:
- Tracheal Cannula products
- Atelocollagen Implants
Applied to:
- Life Simulation models
