Kanto Corporation

Kanto Corporation supplies ultra high purity process chemicals and associated supply systems to the semiconductor industry. The company traces its history back more than 50 years to its origins as a chemical reagent manufacturer, and describes itself as a leading reagent manufacturer worldwide and the premier supplier of process chemicals and supply systems to semiconductor customers. It was established in Oregon, United States, in 1990, with its parent company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Its work spans several technical domains: ultra high purity specialty chemicals, electronic chemicals, chemical reagent manufacturing, biotechnology products, and process chemical supply systems. The specialty chemicals are aimed at demanding industrial applications and are backed by a point-of-use purity guarantee; electronic chemicals are supplied to the semiconductor and technology industries; and biotechnology products serve that sector. Supply systems are delivered alongside process chemicals to semiconductor customers, a combination intended to give customers the lowest cost of ownership.

Operational priorities centre on precision, safety and innovation, with collaboration, commitment and excellence described as defining the company's approach. Continuous improvement is presented as a driver of both business performance and employee growth, and the company states that its people are its greatest strength. Kanto Corporation works with global leaders across the semiconductor, technology, chemical processing and biotechnology sectors.