Company visit: Kaneka Belgium NV
15 October 2026
07:45 - 12:00
The MRS / EMRS joint chapter invites you for a company visit to Kaneka Belgium NV in Westerlo. Kaneka is a subsidiary of Kaneka Corporation, a leading technology-driven chemical company, with headquarters in Osaka and Tokyo, Japan.
Established in 1970, Kaneka Belgium has expanded its business and R&D activities to encompass diverse functional and foamed plastics solutions, developing and manufacturing specialty materials for applications in industrial, automotive, building & construction, packaging, consumer, DIY and residential sectors.
This exclusive visit will take approximately three hours, giving the opportunity to have insights into how an R&D company functions and to network with industry affiliates.
Programme
7:45: Gathering for transportation at Diepenbeek campus
8:00: Departure (sharp)
9:00: Introduction to MS Polymers
9:30: A visit to the MS Laboratory
12:00: End of visit
Places are limited, registration is recommended.
Registration deadline: Friday, October 2nd.
Some small snacks will be offered by MRS/EMRS Chapter