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Culture at Asahi Kasei bioprocess

Unveiling Our Essence

Our 8 Core Values are a driving force behind the organization, shaping every aspect of our work with purpose and vision. Employees who demonstrate these values are recognized monthly with our Rising Sun Spotlight Award. When you visit our facility, expect to see our core values in action on the commissioning hall floor during Field and Service Acceptance Testing of your equipment.

Our Values

Sincerity

Being sincere with everyone.

Boldly taking challenges, continuously seeking change.

Creating new value through unity and synergy.

Embracing insight and experience to guide our decisions and actions with clarity and foresight.

Nurturing an insatiable thirst for knowledge, driving exploration and innovation at every turn.

Fostering personal and professional development, empowering individuals and the company to reach new heights.

Infusing enthusiasm and dedication into everything we do, igniting sparks of inspiration and excellence.

Upholding accountability and integrity in our commitments, mindful of our impact on society and the environment.

Employee Spotlight
Megan Black
Megan Black is recognized for stepping up to complete a key Planova™ marketing project after it unexpectedly stalled and certain design files could not be located. She completely rebuilt the working materials in a short timeframe to meet an important deadline with colleagues at Asahi Kasei Bioprocess Japan. Her quick action helped prevent significant delays and ensured essential marketing work could continue moving forward. Megan’s initiative, dedication, and reliability exemplify the spirit of the Rising Sun Award.
Employee Spotlight
Leon Huang
Leon Huang is recognized for an exceptional year of performance and for leading a strategically important project that strengthened cross-regional collaboration and opened new market opportunities. He played a key role in aligning international teams and navigating complex standards with a global perspective, helping drive meaningful progress across business units. Leon’s leadership and collaborative approach reflect his strong commitment to AKBA’s growth, teamwork, and long-term success.
Employee Spotlight
Cory Hinz
Cory Hinz is recognized for his contributions to advancing AKBA’s trusted advisor role and strengthening a 1AKBA mindset. He delivered a polished All About Oligos webcast with support from the MTC team and presented to more than 80 attendees at TIDES EU in Basel, Switzerland. Cory’s ongoing support of key customer projects and leadership in building a customer-centric engineering team reflect his strong commitment to AKBA, its customers, and its mission.

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