Corporate History
From Feminine Care Products Manufacturer to Life Supportive Enterprise
"Aiming to ease women's daily concerns and inconvenience."
This thought marked the fist step for Unicharm.
Starting with the manufacture and sale of feminine napkins, our company commenced business as a manufacturer of feminine care products.
Since then, we have been industry leaders and pioneers, developing numerous unique technologies and products.
Relying on the processing and forming technologies for non-woven fabrics and absorbent materials developed in our feminine care products, we have expanded our businesses to encompass baby and child care, health care, household and other products. Our scope continues to broaden as a company supporting the lives of people engaged in child rearing, nursing care and housework.
There are "Three DNAs" representing the values common across the entire company, which have been developed and passed down since its inception.
With a future-oriented perspective, we at Unicharm will continue to take on new challenges.
History from Feminine Care Products Manufacturer to Life Supportive Enterprise
1960s to 1970s
| 1961 | Keiichiro Takahara founded Taisei Kako Co., Ltd. Commenced the manufacture and sale of building materials |
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| 1963 | Commenced manufacture and sale of feminine napkins |
| 1968 | Launched "Charm Nap Sawayaka" |
| 1974 | Founded Unicharm Corporation Commenced manufacture and sale of tampons Commenced sales of cosmetic cotton puffs |
| 1976 |
Listed stocks on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange Launched "Charm Nap Mini", slim napkins |
| 1978 | Launched "Silcot", high-quality makeup cotton puffs |
1980s to 1990s
| 1980 | Launched "Charm Soft Tampon" |
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| 1981 | Announced corporate philosophy - Nola & Dola Launched "Moony", disposable diapers |
| 1982 | Launched "Sofy", shaped feminine napkins |
| 1983 | Transferred the building materials divisions to Uni Taisei Corporation Launched "MamyPoko", disposable diapers |
| 1984 | Established a joint venture in Taiwan-Greater China |
| 1985 | Company stock designated to be listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange |
| 1986 | Commenced education business Established Donchaka Saino Kyoshitu Commenced pet care business Launched "Freshy Aiken Genki"-dog food for small dog and all stage dog. |
| 1987 | Established a joint venture in Thailand Launched "Lifree", disposable diapers for adults Launched "Freshy Neko Genki"-dry food for cats Launched "Deodrant Sheet"-pet sheet for dogs |
| 1988 | Established "Gold Tower Co." Launched "Sofy Sara", interwoven feminine napkins Launched "Lifree Nyotori Pad", incontinence pads |
| 1989 | Launched "Refrain", sheets for vaginal discharge Launched "Pipe Unish", liquid pipe cleaners |
| 1990 | Launched "Trepanman", training pants |
| 1991 | Launched "Oyasumi Man", pants for bed-wetting children |
| 1992 | Launched "Moony Man" pants-type diapers |
| 1993 | Established "Unicharm East Japan Corp. " Formed technology alliance for pants-type diapers in Saudi Arabia Established a joint venture in the Netherlands Launched "Mamy Poko", diapers designed with Disney characters Launched "Moony-chan Raku-Raku Oshiri-fuki", wet wipes that can be removed from the pack with one hand Launched "Sofy Sara Side Gathered", feminine napkins with three-dimensional gathers at the sides |
| 1994 | Technical Center completed - base for research and development Established a joint venture in South Korea Launched "Moony Power Slim" ultra-thin tape-type diapers |
| 1995 | Established a joint venture in Shanghai Launched "Moony Man Power Slim", ultra-thin pants-type diapers Launched "Mamy Poko Pants", pants-type diapers designed with Disney characters Launched "Charm Bodyfit", feminine napkins with three-dimensional cushion structure Launched "Lifree Rehabili-Pants", pants-type diapers for adults |
| 1996 | Merged with Unitech Corp. Established the company website Obtained ISO09002 certification for the factory in Taiwan-Greater China Launched "Lifree Tape-Hold Type" diapers |
| 1997 | Established Unicharm Molnlycke K.K. in Japan, a joint venture for adults' incontinence products Commenced procedures for acquiring ISO14001 certification Established "Lifree Iki-Iki Dial", a hotline service for nursing care Established a joint venture in Indonesia Established a 100% subsidiary in Malaysia Launched "Charm Nap Sawayaka Liners", special incontinence panty liners |
| 1998 | Transferred the pet businesses to Uni-Taisei Corp. Transferred the pet food businesses from Ajinomoto General Foods, Inc. to Uni-Taisei Corp. Launched "Silcot Wet Tissues" |
| 1999 | Uni-Taisei Corp. changed its company name to Uni Heartous Corporation Established Unicharm Central Japan Corporation Established Unicharm Material Co., Ltd. Established UBS Corporation Established Code of Corporate Conduct and Employee Guidelines Introduced the operating officers system Launched "Lifree Sawayaka Pads" for light incontinence Launched "Neko Genki Deosand"-paper cat litters |
2000s to 2010s
| 2000 | Established research institute for toileting care Established the post of Chief Quality Officer (CQO) Launched "Cook-Up Kitchen Sheet", a paper sheet product for use in the kitchen |
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| 2001 | Keiichiro Takahara assumed the office of Chairman and Representative Director Takahisa Takahara assumed the office of President and Representative Director Introduced the new corporate mark - Charm Ring Established the new corporate philosophy - Nola & Dola Issued an environmental report Established the Baby Town website to support child rearing Launched "Wave Handy Wiper", a sheet-type cleaner Launched "Moony Man Hai-Hai-yo", pants-type diapers for crawling babies Launched "Pet Diapers" |
| 2002 | Integrated Unicharm East Japan and Unicharm Central Japan to form Unicharm Product Co., Ltd. Received the 7th Disclosure Award for Companies with Stocks Listed on the TSE Transferred "Pipe Unish" liquid pipe cleaner product to Johnson Co., Ltd. Took over "Eldy" tampon products from Lion Corporation Acquired ISO9001:2000 certification Engineering Center completed - base for technological development Uni Heartous Corporation changed its corporate name to Unicharm PetCare Corporation Established a joint venture in the Philippines Established exclusive Nyomore Care Navi website for light incontinence care Launched "Neko Genki Hairball Care"-dry food for cats |
| 2003 | Established Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Division Commenced procedures for acquiring ISO14001 certification for overseas local corporations Established Unicharm Eduo Corporation, a joint venture company for the early childhood education business Launched "Cham Nap Sawayaka Cho-Kyushu", exclusive incontinence care pads Launched "Unicharm Chorittai Mask", three-dimensional masks made of non-woven fabric for protecting against pollen Launched "Unicharm Chorittai Mask Kaze-yo", three-dimensional masks made of non-woven fabric for people with colds Launched "One week deodorant・ antibacteria Deotoilet"-system toilet for cats |
| 2004 | Established Toileting Care Navi website for nursing care at home Established the Corporate Ethics Department in the CSR Division Established exclusive website "Hajimete Karada Navi for Girls" about first menstruation Issued CSR Report 2004 Unicharm PetCare Corporation stock listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange Launched "Moony Man Mizu-Asobi Pants", pants-type diapers for children to use when playing with water Launched "Aler-Care Wave", a sheet cleaner product that captures allergens Launched "Neko Genki Gin no Spoon" dry food for cats |
| 2005 | Unicharm PetCare Corporation stock designated to be listed on the First Section of Tokyo Stock Exchange Gulf Hygienic Industries of Saudi Arabia was made a subsidiary Launched "Sofy Body Peace Set", a next-generation feminine care product Launched "Charm Nap Kyusui Sarafi", a panty liner that absorbs vaginal discharge and urine Launched "Aiken Genki Gin no Sara" dry food for dogs |
| 2006 | Established a joint venture company, LG Unicharm Corporation, in South Korea Commended by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry as an "excellent consumer-oriented corporation" in 2005 Granted a Distinguished Service in Intellectual Properties Award by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry in 2006 Announced participation in the United Nations Global Compact Took over the Center-In feminine napkin products from the Shiseido Group Established CSR Office at local corporation in China Relocated head office to Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo Established a 100% subsidiary in Vietnam Launched "Sofy Fuwagokochi", a panty liner product with a new feel Launched "Lifree Sono Shunkan mo Anshin", an impending continence care pad product Launched "Lifree Oshiri Fuki", a wet toilet tissue product for adults Launched "Moony Man Ase Sukkiri", pants-type diapers for summer Launched "Unicharm Chorittai Mask Virus Guard", three-dimensional masks of non-woven fabric that prevent viral intrusion Launched "Neko Genki Silver Spoon Can" - canned wet food for cats |
| 2007 | Certified as a company that supports child-rearing Renewed Pre-Mama Town, a community website for providing pregnancy support Completely renewed the "Center-In" feminine care product lineup Launched "Lifree Kyusui Shitagi Slim Wear"™, an exclusive pants-type incontinence care product for active seniors Launched "Sofy Hadaomoi", feminine napkins for sensitive skin prone to irritation Launched "Zero-one" pet sheet for dogs |
| 2008 | Issued CSR Report 2008 Establishes a wholly owned subsidiary in India Acquired Australian Pacific Paper Products and made it a wholly owned subsidiary Unicharm Molnlycke B.V., a joint corporation, establishes a wholly owned subsidiary in Russia Launched "Unicharm Chorittai Mask for Kids", three-dimensional masks of non-woven fabric for children Launched "Sofy Kiyora" panty liners Releases" Unicharm Chorittai Masks for Women",three-dimensional masks made of non-woven fabric for women |
| 2009 | Established Unicharm Humancare Corporation Unicharm Molnlycke B.V., a joint corporation, establishes a wholly owned subsidiary in USA Releases Unicharm Funwari Breast-Feed Pads Unicharm Humancare Corporation releases Humany, a urine aspirator. |
| 2010 | Received “Excellent Prize in Television Environmental Commercial Film Category - Environmental Communication Grand Award” with commercial film for Moonyman Slim Pant First exhibition at “ECO Products International EXPO” in Jakarta Participated in Japan Industrial Pavilion at “Shanghai World’s Fair” Merged Unicharm Petcare Corporation Exercised 1-to-3 share split Established a consolidated subsidiary in Egypt Received “Environment Efficiency Award 2010 – Chief of Industrial Technology & Environment Bureau(METI) Prize” Launched a jointly-developed product with Yonex, Preventive Safety Girdle Launched a new pet food for dog, Pet Dog Genki Best Life Launched “Moony Pants Shitagijitate”,pants-type disposable for babies Launched a new disposable diaper for adult, Lifree Ultra-Thin Underwear-like Pant-Diaper Launched a new cosmetic puff, Silcot Uru-Uru Sponge-like |
| 2011 | 50th anniversary of company foundation Started “summer time” system Acquired 51% of outstanding shares in “The Hartz Mountain Corporation”, a major pet-care products supplier in USA, from Sumitomo Corporation Acquired Diana Joint Stock Company, a hygiene products supplier in Vietnam Established a holding company in China Launched a new feminine napkin, Sofy Hada-Omoi Ultra-Thin-Slim Launched a new house cleaning sheet, Wave Floor Wet-Sheet Launched a new panty-liner, Sofy Kiyora Fragrance Launched a new pleat-type facial mask, Ultra-Comfort Mask Pleat-type Launched a new incontinent-care product for dog, disposable diaper for male dog |
| 2012 | Acquired outstanding shares in “Peparlet Company Limited”, supplier of excretion disposal material for pet Launched a new disposable baby diaper, MamyPoko Pant-Diaper Crawler-type Opened an official page for Moony in Facebook, a child-rearing support site UGHI in Saudi Arabia received “4th Mono-dukuri Japan Grand Award – Minister of METI Prize” Approved as a member of “Business Call to Action(BCtA)” led by United Nations Development Programme(UNDP) |
| 2013 | Received “Minister of METI Award – 2nd Carbon Offset Grand Prize” for engagement in environmental improvement activities Installed solar power system at 3 major plants in Japan Acquired Myanmar Care Products Limited, a leading supplier of hygiene products in Myanmar Launched Moony AirFit, the world-first disposable baby diaper that smoothly fits to round-shaped skeletal structure of infant Received “2nd Japan HR Challenge Grand Award – HR Development Category Excellent Prize” for engagement in HR development Launched Moonyman AirFit, a disposable baby diaper with light & fluffy gather around legs Received “Good Design Award - Best 100 Prize 2013” with Moony & Moonyman United Charm in Taiwan-Greater China made a declaration of self-conformity to “ISO10002 Complaint Correspondence Management System”, first Japanese local subsidiary outside the country Launched a new night-use feminine napkin, Sofy Super Sound-Sleep Best-Fit |
| 2014 | Received “2nd Nikkei Social Initiative Grand Award – Corporate Category Prize” in appreciation for initiatives to support social advancement of women in Saudi Arabia Declaration of “Non-smoking during working hours” as a part of employees’ health care & enhancement campaign Launched a new incontinence-care product for men, Lifree Sawayaka Pad for Men Launched a new disposable baby diaper, Moonyman AirFit S-size Launched a new feminine napkin, Center-In Compact Fragrance Launched a new incontinence-care product for dog, Manner Wear Exercised 1-to-3 share split Launched Moony AirFit 3S, 4S & 5S, a new disposable baby diaper for light-weight new born infant to be used at general hospital and maternity hospital |
| 2015 | Launched “Manner Wear for Girls”, excretion-care product for dog Launched “Happy Step”, dog snack Launched “Charm Nap Fluffy Skin”, urine absorption pad for women Launched “Hot Meal Kitchen”, dog food Received “9th Kids Design Award” with “Moony AirFit” Series Launched “Lifree Dry Pad Premium for Long Hours”, incontinence diaper for hospital Launched “Grand Deli Pouch”, dog food Received “Good Design Award 2015” with “Moony AirFit” Received “7th Mothers’ Selection Grand Prize” with “Moony AirFit” and “MoonyMan AirFit” Launched “Lifree Nobiru(Stretch) & Fit Tape-type”, incontinence diaper for hospital |
| 2016 | Launched “Silver Spoon Luxurious Sea Food Double Assortment”, cat food Launched “Silcot Silky-touch” Wiping Cotton, cosmetic cotton Launched “Moony Birth-Care Pad”, birth-care goods Introduced “In-House Draft System”, new HR development system Received “DEALWATCHAWARDS2015” and “Capital Eye Awards BEST DEALS OF 2015” with convertible bond issued in September 2015 Ranked #1 in “@cosme Best Cosme Award 2016 H1 New Best Cosme” with “Silcot Wipe Cotton” Launched “Best Balance Plumpy-touch”, dog food Launched “Silver Spoon Digestible Food”, cat food Launched “DeoClean” Mori-no-Megumi(Blessings of the Forests) series, clean-care goods for pet Launched “Natural Moony” series, disposable baby diaper Started collaboration with Shiseido and Lion in aiming at strengthening the storefront maintenance capability Launched “Unicharm Pet Pro” series, nursing-care system for pet Received “8th Mothers’ Selection Grand Prize” with “Moony AirFit” and “MoonyMan AirFit” Ranked #1 in “@cosme Best Cosme Award 2016 Best Cosmetic Goods” with “Silcot Sponge-touch Moisturizing Cotton Uru-Uru” |
| 2017 | Received “Nikkei Best Products & Services Award 2016 - Excellent Award & Nikkei MJ Award” with “Lifree Sawayaka Fresh Pad for Men – Light Incontinence” Launched “Silver Spoon Three-Star Gourmet 4-Tastes Assortment”, cat food Launched “MoonyMan AirFit M-size Turn-Over ~ Crawl” featuring world-first 3D design pocket for liquid & loose feces Acquired a patent covering the basic technology for extracting safe and sanitary high-grade pulp from the used disposable diaper Launched “Grand Deli Ottoto for Doggy”, dog snack Launched “Lifree Slim & Fit Style Underwear”, incontinence disposable diaper pant-type Completed #3 plant in Saudi Arabia Developed “Toilet Training with Moony-chan” app jointly with Kyoto University Graduate School Launched “Lifree Sawayaka Fresh Pad for Slight Leaks”, incontinence pad Received “11th Kids Design Award” with “Natural Moony” and “Toilet Training with Moony-chan” Launched “Natural MoonyMan”, disposable baby diaper Started child-care animation media “Babily”, joint contribution with BCG Digital Ventures Ranked #1 in “@cosme Best Cosme Award 2017 Best Cosmetic Goods” with “Silcot Sponge-touch Moisturizing Cotton Uru-Uru” |
| 2018 | Launched “Grand Deli Plumpy-touch Easy-to-Eat Ultra-Fine Grain”, dog food Started “Incontinence Diaper NAVI”, chat-bot using AI Launched “Lifree Buttom Clean Shower”, incontinence excretion-care goods Developed “Sofy” menstrual-period monitoring app Launched “Sofy Center-In Happy Catch”, sanitary feminine napkin Launched “Deo-Toilet Wide & Comfort”, cat toilet Launched “Cho-kaiteki (Ultra Comfort) Mask for Kindergarteners” and “Cho-kaiteki (Ultra Comfort) Mask for Low Graders”, kids mask Launched “Grand Deli Japan-made White Meat Chicken Pouch with Broccoli & Pumpkin”, dog food Completed #3 plant in India Launched “Manner Wear Camouflage Design for Boys & Checked Design for Girls”, excretion-care goods for dog Launched “Charm Nap Active Pant”, urine-absorption care pant Launched “Silver Spoon Three-Star Gourmet Creamy Tuna Fish & Bonito Flavor”, cat food |
| 2019 | Started sales collaboration with Lion on daily necessities for nursing homes Entered “@cosme Best Cosme Award - Hall of Fame” with “Silcot Sponge-touch Moisturizing Cotton Uru-Uru” Started shared delivery of storefront sales promotional goods with Shiseido and Lion Received Excellent Prize in 7th “Corporate Value Improvement Award” hosted by Tokyo Stock Exchange Launched “Sofy Kiyora Luxury Absorption”, panty liner Launched “Grand Deli Additive-Free Japan-made Pouch”, dog food Launched “Grand Deli Luxury Food”, dog snack Launched “Charm Nap Organic Cotton 100%”, urine absorption goods for women Launched “Sofy Organic Cotton” series, sanitary feminine napkin Launched “Moony Flat Type”, disposable baby diaper for maternity hospital Received “Competitive IT Strategy Company Stock Selection 2019” selected by Ministry of Economy, Trade & Industry and Tokyo Stock Exchange Launched “Sofy Chojukusui(Ultra-Sound Sleep) Pant”, pant-type feminine napkin Launched “Wave Floor Wiper”, sheet-type cleaner Launched “Silcot Noro Clear® Anti-Bacterial Wet Tissue”, wet tissue Received “Good Design Award 2019” with “Natural Moony” and “Moony AirFit” Jointly received “Minister of Economy, Trade & Industry Award” at Green Logistics Partnership Round Table |
2020s to now
| 2020 | Launched “Lifree Walk-Assist Pant”, disposable incontinent pant-type diaper for smooth walk Acquired “OEKO-TEX®Standard1000” with “Natural Moony”, world highest standard safety certification for textile products, first in Japan for disposable diaper Unveiled “Top Partner Agreement” with “FC Imabari” of J-League(professional soccer league in Japan) Formulated a guideline for protecting from COVID-19 infection Launched “Sofy SPORTS”, feminine napkin & active underwear Launched “All Well”, cat food for supporting the healthy life of cats Launched “Manner Wear for Cat”, absorbent incontinence-care wear goods for cat Launched “Pee Check-Kit @ Home”, incontinence-care goods for promoting the health management of cats at home Started Sofy “#NoBagForMe Project 2020” Received “Supply Chain Innovation Award 2020” Received “1st Japan Child-Raising Support Award” with disposable baby diaper subscription service Received “Corporate Public Relations Grand Prize” in 36th Corporate Public Relations Award Received “14th Kids Design Award” with “Natural Moony” and “Empty-Handed Kindergarten Commute” Selected in “DX(digital transformation) Stock Composite 2020” Switched all electric power consumed in Kyushu Plant to Green Electricity Started demo-project of “recycling used disposable diaper” in Tokyo Received “Good Design Award” with “Wave Floor Wiper” Launched “MamyPoko Extra Dry Protect” featuring world-first anti-mosquito capsule in Malaysia and Singapore Unveiled “Kyo-sei Life Vision 2030”, Unicharm Group med-to-long-term ESG goal Switched a portion of electric power consumed in Thailand Plant to Green Electricity Received “UNSTEREOTYPE Advertisement Prize” with “#NoBagForMe” in Nikkei Women Empowerment Advertisement Award Launched “Sofy HOT Dan℃” in China focusing on menstrual pain Signed on “Women Empowerment Principles(WEPs)” Received Grand Prix in Japan Subscription Business Award 2020 with “Empty-Handed Kindergarten Commute” Co-received “Minister of Land, Infrastructure & Tourism Award” in Green Logistics Partnership Round Table |
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| 2021 | Five plants of Unicharm in Japan acquired “CoC Certification” in correspondence with the PEFC Forest Certification, first in Japan Unicharm was selected in “2021 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index” Unicharm received “Special Prize” in the 2nd ESG Finance Award Japan – Environment Sustainable Business Segment Unicharm started to use plant-derived raw material for the container of “Silcot Wet Wipes” Unicharm launched “Ultra-Comfort Mask Smart Color” Toyohama Works of Shikoku Plant has shifted all of its electric power to renewable energy “#NoBagForMe” project received an official commendation in Social Impact Segment of the 1st Internet Media Awards Unicharm launched “Sofy Soft Cup”, an environmental-friendly feminine napkin Unicharm launched “BabyJoy Olive”, an olive-oil compound disposable diaper, first in Saudi Arabia Unicharm launched “Face-Viewable Mask” Unicharm became a member of “The Valuable 500”, an international initiative to promote the disabled people to play active roles Unicharm was selected in “DX Notable Companies 2021” Unicharm launched “Physicalife”, a body-building food for maintaining the muscular health Unicharm launched “Gran-Deli Frecious”, a premium dog food focusing on all features such as taste, quality and health Unicharm launched “Silver Spoon Three-Stars Gourmet Mew Spoon”, a wet snack for cats Unicharm developed “Digital Scrum System”, a new technology of transmission including “facial expression of customers” or “difference in fiber” Unicharm received “SDGs Strategy & Economic Value Prize” in the 3rd Nikkei SDGs Management Award Unicharm started “Adult Diaper Counseling” service for providing a knowledge to select the best suited diaper by using AI-based diagnosis and photo measuring Peparlet, a group company of Unicharm, built a new plant |
| 2022 | Selected as DX Certified Business Selected as CDP 2021 Supplier Engagement Leader Launched SOFY NonBleachable Napkin with paper package in Korea Received Consumer-Oriented Activity Award at 7th ACAP Launched UltraComfort Mask for Upper Grades Launched organic cotton-mixed Natural Moony Wipes, first in Japan Equity & Business Partnership with RABO Started Unicharm MannerWear Go With Wanko Project Launched olive oil-mixed SOFY Olive in Saudi Arabia Received 2021 Ecoship Modalshift Excellent Business Marine Transport Modalshift Award Received Outstanding Prize at 4th Platinum Carrier Award Started Store Searching System service User of SOFY Girl & SOFY applications exceeded 1 million Launched MamyPoko Pant Night-Use Launched Silcot Uru-Uru Cotton Vitamin C Plus Launched CoC Certified product featuring PEFC forest certification in Malaysia Launched organic cotton 100 percent SOFY Ultra Sleep Shorts Organic Equity & Business Partnership with JIA Pets who runs pet care business in China Special classroom for boys & girls at Shibushi Elementary School on Let's Learn About Disposable Diaper Horizontal Recycling Started TVCM with sub-titles Received Winners Prize with SOFY #NoBagForMe at Japan Branding Awards 2022 |
| 2023 | Adopted a "diaper-specific collection bag" made from recycled plastic derived from used disposable diapers in Osaki-cho. Unicharm Malaysia and DSG Malaysia merged their offices Received the 8th ACAP (The Association of Consumer Affairs Professionals) Consumer-Oriented Activities Award "Consumer-Oriented Activities Medal" Awarded the "Cabinet Office Minister of State for Special Missions Award" in the Consumer-Oriented Management Companies for Best Practice for the fiscal year 2022 Received the "Governor of Kagawa Prefecture Award" in the Minna Kosodate Oendan (Childcare with All Support Group) Grand Prize for the fiscal year 2022 Unicharm Vietnam established a soccer field within the Bakunin plant premises Launched the new product "Silcot Facial Towel Suhada Omoi" Opened the "Unicharm DOG PARK" at Hokkaido Ballpark F Village Unicharm Thailand received the "Gold Star Award" for two consecutive years as a company with excellent environmental governance Launched the new product "CHARM Daun Sirih + Herbal Bio" in Indonesia, using bio-based materials Received the "Excellent Award" at the 50th Environmental Awards Started the initiative to collect used paper diapers at "Tebura Toen (Hands-free handbag-free nursery" facilities in Kyushu Tokyo Mita Headquarters Office relocated on July 1st Invested in the forest fund "Eastwood Climate Smart Forestry Fund I" LG Unicharm and Gumi City in South Korea signed an agreement for the "Share Pad Campaign" Received the "Excellent Award" at the Supply Chain Innovation Awards 2023 Launched the new product "Sofy Ninkatsu Orimono Sheet (Checking Pregnancy Timing Discharge Sheet)" Received the "Excellent Award" at the 6th EcoPro Awards (formally Eco Products Awards) Launched the new product "Lifree RefF (Recycle for the Future) Secure Tape for Side Leakage" "MamyPoko Royal Soft Organic Cotton" certified from the Indonesian National Museum. Received the "Porter Prize 2023" Held a completion ceremony at Peparlet Co., Ltd. in Shimada City, Shizuoka Prefecture Joined "RE100" to work towards 100% renewable energy" Integrated the R&D department's office with Hartz Unicharm Vietnam launched the new product "Bobby One side Open Pants" Launched the new product "Sofy Fit-to-Body absorbent underwear" |
Origin of Company Name
At the time of its founding, the Company name was Taisei Kako Co., Ltd.
The company originally manufactured and sold wood wool cement board. In 1963, the Company entered the feminine napkin market, and expanded into the tampon market in 1974.
The current name, Unicharm Corporation, was created to make the Company name more fitting for a feminine product manufacturer.
"Uni" of Unicharm signifies Universal, Unique and United, and represents our desire "to be an integrated company offering unique products and services worldwide."
"Charm" was incorporated into our name to represent our wish as a feminine product manufacturer that "women will always remain charming."
The company name Unicharm was conceived accordingly by combining Uni and Charm.