Company Information

Company NameCreative Technology Corporation
Headquarters Location1-11-33 Kamisakunobe, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa JAPAN
Postal Code: 213-0034
Phone: 044-870-1335
FAX: 044-870-1336
RepresentativeYoshiaki Tatsumi
EstablishedJuly 1985
Capital30 million yen
Number of employees160 (Japan)/ 80 (outside Japan) *As of June. 1, 2024
Main Business ActivitiesDevelopment, manufacturing, and sales of electrostatic chucks and related technologies
Development, manufacturing, and sales of other adhesion-based handling and conveying equipment
Development, manufacturing, and sales of power supplies and sensors for electrostatic chucks
Industries ServedSemiconductor, FPD, Automotive, Textiles, General Electronics, and others
Office Locations[R&D Office] Kawasaki (Kanagawa Prefecture)
[Sales Office] Yokkaichi (Mie Prefecture)
Kikuchi District (Kumamoto Prefecture)
Kitakami(Iwate Prefecture)
Higashi-Hiroshima(Hiroshima Prefecture)
[Factory] Otsu(Shiga Prefecture)
Miyazaki (Miyazaki Prefecture)
ClientsMajor global semiconductor manufacturers, FPD manufacturers, and manufacturing equipment manufacturers
SubsidiariesCTK Corporation (Republic of Korea)
Creative Technology Electronics Taiwan Corporation (Taiwan)
Creative Technology USA, Inc. (United States)
Creative Tech Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, Singapore
Creative Technology Europe GmbH (Germany)
Creative Trading Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Affiliated CompanyCreative Technology Shanghai Co., Ltd., (People’s Republic of China)

Continuously Creating New Products Admired by Society

Creative Technology conducts its business with sincerity and responsibility, balancing social responsibility with corporate growth and value.

Management Philosophy

Our management philosophy is to value the strengths of our employees, understand our customers’ needs in depth, and continuously provide products that truly satisfy them. Earning customers’ appreciation and trust is more important than anything else.

As the global environment continues to evolve, many innovative products are emerging. Creative Technology integrates various advanced technologies and research to generate new ideas and continuously create products that inspire society and deliver real value.

Continuing to Create Products That Inspire Society

“Wisdom, Virtue, and Strength”

Wisdom (智)

The ability to understand the principles of things and execute them accurately.

Virtue (德)

Exemplary actions rooted in an understanding of these principles.

Strength (體)

A resilient mind and body cultivated to support virtuous actions.

At Creative Technology, we are committed to conducting sincere corporate activities that balance corporate profitability with social responsibility. Guided by our corporate motto of “Wisdom, Virtue, and Strength,” we believe it is essential for each individual to cultivate a well-rounded sense of balance, deeply understand customer needs, and consistently deliver products that bring satisfaction. Equally, we value gratitude and trust in our relationships with our customers.

In recent years, many products have been phased out amid the remarkable volatility of the global economy. However, Creative Technology remains committed to delivering products that inspire society by harnessing our cultivated expertise and the collective creativity of every individual, driving forward innovation through our passion for craftsmanship.

Company History

Established Creative Science Co., Ltd.

July 1985

Established Creative Science Co., Ltd.

July 1985

Established Creative Science Co., Ltd.

July 1985
July 1985

Established Creative Science Co., Ltd.

July 1985

Established Creative Science Co., Ltd.

July 1985

Established Creative Science Co., Ltd.

Company History

July 1985Established Creative Science Co., Ltd.
September 1986Successfully developed MC Wheel, a net-flexible grinding wheel for ceramic machining.
September 1992Successfully developed an ultrasonic micro-hole machining device for silicon electrode machining for plasma etching equipment
September 1993Received Kanagawa Prefecture Advanced Technology Promotion Subsidy
September 1994Successfully developed an ultrasonic micro-hole machining device for micromachining applications
April 1995Began joint research on micromachining with the Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo
August 1995Began mass production of electrostatic chucks for semiconductor manufacturing equipment
September 1995Began mass production of components for ion implanters
October 1996Successfully developed high-speed temperature-controlled electrostatic chuck
June 1998Successfully developed polyimide-based electrostatic chucks
December 1999Successfully developed 300mm electrostatic chucks
January 2000Established Kyushu Sales Office (now Miyazaki Factory)
July 2000Changed company name to Creative Technology Corporation
October 2000Successfully developed polyimide electrostatic chucks for G6-ODF equipment
May 2003Started sales of thermal spray products
March 2004Obtained ISO 9001 (Quality Management System) certification
February 2005Established Kyoto Office (former Kyoto Factory, closed in 2021 with the opening of a new factory)
January 2006Established PMT Corporation in South Korea (renamed CTK Corporation in 2022)
March 2006Successfully developed electrostatic chucks for G8-LCD etchers
April 2006Obtained ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) certification
November 2006Began direct sales of genuine ion source parts (SOK) for Nisshin Ion Equipment Co., Ltd.
November 2007Established Yokkaichi Sales Office
March 2009Established Taiwan office as a local subsidiary
May 2010Started sales of Ion Pad for bonding equipment
December 2010Established the U.S. office as a local subsidiary
March 2011Established Kumamoto Sales Office (relocated in May 2016 and again in July 2022 to its current location)
February 2013Started sales of electrostatic chuck control power supply
May 2013Established a Singapore branch office
January 2014Relocated Yokkaichi Sales Office to its current location (now Chubu Branch)
March 2014Began sales of insert-type capacitive sensors
March 2014Established Creative Trading Co., Ltd.
September 2014Relocated the headquarters to its current location
April 2015Relocated the Taiwan branch office to its current location
May 2016Relocated the Kumamoto Sales Office (closed the old office upon relocation)
September 2016Registered the trademark for the ataraina consumer brand
January 2020Opened Kitakami Sales Office
December 2020Updated the corporate logo
March 2021Opened Shiga Factory (closed the Kyoto Factory with the new factory opening)
February 2022Renamed PMT Corporation to CTK Corporation
July 2022Relocated the Kumamoto Sales Office to its current location (closed the old office upon relocation)
February 2023Opened Hiroshima Sales Office

Locations

本社/川崎 R&D Center

(ISO9001/14001 Certified)

宮崎工廠

(ISO9001/14001 Certified)

滋賀工廠

(ISO9001/14001 Certified)

中部支店

(ISO9001/14001 Certified)

北上營業所

熊本營業所

Subsidiaries / Affiliates

CREATIVE TRADING Co.

Japan

創造科學先進電子股份有限公司

Taiwan

Creative Technology Shanghai Co., Ltd.,

China

Creative Technology USA, Inc.

United States

Creative Tech Asia Pacific Pte Ltd

Singapore

CTK Corporation

Korea