About JSP

About JSP

JSP is a worldwide specialist in thermoplastic foams delivering solutions for multiple markets, including Automotive, HVAC, packaging, sports and leisure and many more. Since its establishment in 1962 in Japan, JSP has expanded globally by using world-leading development and technological capabilities.

JSP’s products and solutions are utilised across a broad range of applications. By discovering new ways to apply existing technologies, we extend our innovations into both established industries and emerging markets.

JSP aims to creatively and actively contribute to Society through cutting-edge foam technology and solutions. Thanks to constant progress and innovation, JSP will continue to provide resource-saving and highly functional products, creating not only economic value but also social value via reducing our environmental impact.

JSP has been operating globally since the 1980s, starting in the U.S. Today, JSP has manufacturing facilities in Japan, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, France, the Czech Republic, Singapore, Thailand, China, South Korea, Taiwan and more recently India. In 2020, we established an Innovation Centre in Germany and also have development locations in Japan, the U.S and China. By understanding the needs of local customers and collaborating and sharing information among these sites, we are working to speed up development and anticipate market needs.

About JSP and ARPRO

JSP is the only company with a global presence in research, development and production in the field of expanded polypropylene particle foams. As the market leader with ARPRO, we develop innovative solutions to make products safer, lighter, more cost-effective and sustainable.

We are dedicated to advancing sustainability by leading the way for a circular economy with recycled grades of ARPRO and supporting customers in developing closed-loop recycling systems to achieve climate targets.

JSP Values

• Deliver with WOW! - We are committed to creating an environment where everyone can work harmoniously to achieve our shared goal: to provide service with passion, commitment and professionalism.
• Selfless commitment - We are committed to providing an engaging and rewarding work environment. We expect employees to ‘go the extra mile’ with loyalty, integrity and respect for others.
• Kodawari - A Kodawari spirit in everything we do. Improve constantly, again and again. All are empowered to innovate and provide constructive challenges to the status quo.
• Team spirit - ONE JSP. Promote a team approach in all that we do, sharing best practice and creating waku waku so that everyone - colleagues, customers and suppliers can achieve our common goals.
• Drive - Think to the finish, approach tasks with energy, enthusiasm and determination. Focus on delivering results and the benefits these will bring