News Release ​

On December 23rd, an interview with Akira Kusano, Representative Director and Global CEO of Archem Inc. (headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) was published in the international edition (headquarters: New York, USA) of the major American weekly magazine Newsweek (published on December 23rd, 2022).

What is Newsweek?
Founded in 1933, it is a major American weekly magazine that covers a wide range of topics, including global culture, politics, economics, and social conditions, providing the world with a unique and sharp perspective that cannot be found on television, in newspapers, or online news. It is currently published in print and digital versions in 59 countries around the world, with a readership of approximately 46 million (including online readers).

◆Interview summary
As a company specializing in urethane and boasting high technological capabilities, our Global CEO was interviewed and featured in a special feature titled "Japan's hidden champions reign supreme."

In the interview, he shares his views on why Japan is competitive in niche and complex technology fields, as well as discussing his company's high technological capabilities and advantages over other companies, and his growth strategy for striving to reach even greater heights in each business.

▼The interview

It was a friendly interview, with occasional smiles visible amidst the serious talk.

The contents of this interview have been published in Newsweek magazine and on THE WORLDFOLIO's website.

■Click here for the special feature in Newsweek (international edition)
Newsweek (International Edition)

■Click here for the article on The Worldfolio website
https://www.theworldfolio.com/interviews/ex-bridgestone-subsidiary-archem-goes-solo-to-dominate-urethane-market/5520/

■Click here for "The Worldfolio" (Japanese translation)
The Worldfolio (Japanese translation)

Contact for inquiries regarding this matter
Archem Inc. Corporate Planning Office, Public Relations Strategy Planning Division
TEL: 050-8885-0603