Aspiring to be a company that finds joy in science

On February 1st of this year, KNC Laboratories Co., Ltd., marked the major milestone of its 40th anniversary. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to all stakeholders, including our customers, shareholders, business partners, and people in the local communities who have shown warm support and kindness for many years, as well as to each and every employee who has supported the company for its development with their passion and hard work.

Since the foundation in 1985, KNC Laboratories Co., Ltd., has contributed to the development of science and technology through contract research and development in the fields of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and functional materials as a company that delights in scientific discovery under the management philosophy set forth in Our Goals. As a result of providing a wide range of services in the stages of research, development, and mass production, we have grown to the point where we currently receive patronage from more than 150 companies and research institutions per year, which makes us confident that this is testament to our continued pursuit of this very philosophy.

Taking this 40th anniversary as a new starting point, we look ahead to the next 10 to 20 years and will launch a new medium-term management plan from this fiscal year in order to remain a company that is needed even more by society. This plan will serve as a compass to grow into a company that will surely do what people expect as an indispensable and reliable presence as our goal. We will tackle the following five important issues through company-wide efforts:
- Strengthen sales capabilities
- Improve production capacity and productivity
- Respond to changing customer needs
- Further accelerate R&D to commercialization
- Increase the probability of achieving the business forecast by leveling out performance throughout the year

At the root of supporting these challenges lies the spirit of taking delight in scientific discovery, which has consistently been our DNA since the company was founded. We pursue possibilities for the future driven by intellectual curiosity and inquisitive spirit. This is exactly the joy and the source of our company’s sustainable growth.
Science × Joy = Our Future
With passion behind this slogan in mind, we will always prioritize safe operations while continuing to pursue the unique strength and value of KNC Laboratories Co., Ltd., which was founded as an R&D contract company.

With our three core pillars of functional materials, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology, we will contribute to society and create new value through capital investments in advanced and leading-edge technologies, the development of excellent human resources, and active collaboration with academia and startups. On the other hand, we will actively promote sustainability management and ESG initiatives to realize a sustainable society through investments that produce value as a business with specific goals set within our company’s capabilities.

We recognize that no future is an extension of the past. Even though the world is changing dramatically, we do not fear change but rather take this as an opportunity to create new value. In these times where we find it difficult to predict what will happen, we will try especially hard to meet the expectations and trust of all stakeholders, including customers, shareholders, and employees, and sincerely fulfill our responsibilities as a public institution of society. I am determined to put forth my best effort together with all employees to fulfill this company-wide mission.

Setting the 40th anniversary as our milestone for a new starting point, we look toward the 50th anniversary and then the 100th anniversary, and we will tackle the important issues listed above through a company-wide effort while envisioning the ideal form of the company. Finally, we hereby pledge to continue to contribute to society as a company that delights in scientific discovery.

We sincerely hope for your continued support, guidance, and encouragement.

KNC Laboratories Co., Ltd.
Representative Director and President

For Our Goals please refer to our website