Nagase Holdings America Corp

Kaneka America is a manufacturer of various types of chemicals and medical supplies. It produces synthetic fibers that are used in the creation of wigs, hairpieces, braids and extensions under the FUTURA, ENDURE, KANEKALON AFRELLE brands. The company also offers PROTEX brand of fibers for the protective clothing, bedding, upholstery, drapery, sleepwear and carpet industries. It also handles various chiral chemical compound, pharmaceutical bulk intermediate and biopharmaceutical product production and marketing operations. Kaneka America additionally produces silicon-based photovoltaic system that focus on electric energy generation from solar power. The company is a U.S subsidiary of Kaneka Corporation, which is a Japan-based company that was established in 1949.