Toyobo Co., Ltd. engages in the manufacture, processing, and sale of specialty and functional products. It operates through the following segments: Films and Functional Materials, Mobility, Life and Environment, Life Science, Real Estate, and Others The Films and Functional Materials segment includes manufacturing and sales of packaging films, industrial films, industrial adhesives, and optical functional materials. The Mobility segment handles the manufacture and sale of engineering plastics and airbag fabrics. The Life and Environment segment covers the manufacture and sales of aqua membranes, functional filters, super fibers, non-woven fabrics, functional clothing, apparel products, clothing textiles, and clothing fibers, The Life Science segment manufactures and sells bio-products such as enzymes for diagnostic reagents, pharmaceuticals, medical membranes, and medical equipment, The Real Estate segment engages in the leasing and management of real estate. The Others segment includes building design and construction, and information processing and logistic services. The company was founded by Eiichi Shibusawa on May 3, 1882 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.