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Global 2026.06.19

First company to receive the highest rating out of 132! The path to ACM Green Zone certification.

Archem Malaysia SDN BHD (ACM), a Archem group company, has obtained the highest safety certification "Green Zone" from the local Occupational Safety and Health Administration (DOSH). We introduce the pioneering safety infrastructure measures that go beyond legal obligations behind the remarkable achievement of 132 chemical and materials companies in Selangor State, as well as the process of building a bottom-up "safety culture" that localizes Japanese standards.
Global 2026.05.14

Beyond "Women's Empowerment": The Power of an Organization Where Individuals Are Respected, as Proven by Archem China Base [Part 2]

What lies behind ACK's impressive figure of over 80% for female managers, far exceeding the average in China? "Even in unfamiliar areas, colleagues provide support," and "Difficult decisions are approached with integrity." From the perspectives of 11 section managers in charge of operations, we explore ACK's unique organizational strength that maximizes individual potential, transcending gender boundaries.
Global 2026.04.15

Beyond "Women's Empowerment": The Power of an Organization Where Individuals Are Respected, as Proven by Archem China Base [Part 1]

"Manufacturing workplaces are male-dominated"—there is a base in China that defies this image. At Archem 's China base (ACK), where women make up about 70% of the total workforce, why are women able to continue to thrive as professionals? Through interviews with female leaders at the forefront of the organization, such as factory managers and department heads, we explore the open dialogue that transcends job titles, the unique corporate culture that permeates the workplace, and the source of ACK's proud "organizational strength."
Global 2026.02.19

1.5 times more efficient production! Thailand base achieves transformation into an "autonomous organization"

ACT, a Thai base, has thoroughly improved the "quality" of its manufacturing processes, achieving a 1.5-fold increase in production efficiency. The driving force behind this was management that listened to the "voices" of the workers on the shop floor, rather than simply issuing orders, and a change in mindset that led to operators proposing improvements themselves. We interviewed them to find out what went behind the scenes of this organizational transformation, which saw a shift from "work that was forced upon them" to "work that was their own responsibility."
Global 2025.12.25

Safety at Manufacturing Sites: Protecting the "Normal" for Employees through Global Cooperation. Archem's culture of safety in the manufacturing process

Why is Archem 's manufacturing site, which produces "comfort," a safe and secure place to work? Behind the scenes, there are professionals who collaborate across borders and continue to nip risks in the bud. In this article, we interview Hori Kazuhiko, who is in charge of the global safety strategy, and Situ Minxia, who is in charge of the front lines at the China base. We look into the specific efforts being made to instill a safety culture throughout the organization, and their thoughts on safety.
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