Business segments
Since our founding in 1896, we have refined our material design technology for colorants and polymers, as well as our process technology for dispersion and coatings. By adding various functions such as durability and electrical properties to these technologies, we are providing high value-added products to various market areas.
Our products not only make society more convenient, but also deliver "surprise" and "excitement" to consumers, as we continue to strive to realize a future where all people can live enriched lives.
- Colorants and Functional Materials
- Polymers and Coatings
- Packaging Materials
- Printing and Information
Colorants and Functional Materials
Organic pigments
Organic pigments are used in a variety of applications that require color, such as various printing inks, paints, and the coloring of plastics. We support colorful lifestyles with a wide variety of products with weather resistance, heat resistance, safety, etc., depending on the product application.
Main applications
- printing inks
- Automotive exterior paint
- Plastic colorants
Product details
functional dispersions
functional dispersions are materials that exhibit various functions, such as optical, electrical conductivity, and thermal conductivity, by coating them on the surfaces or interfaces of structures, or by mixing and dispersing them. Advanced dispersion technology is essential to the evolution of products that are lighter, thinner, and more highly functional.
Main applications
- lithium ion battery
color filter materials
color filter are essential components for color reproduction on displays. By leveraging our strengths in the integrated development and production of everything from high performance pigments to color resist (resist inks), we are contributing to further enhancement of the functionality and performance of color displays.
Main applications
- flat panel display
- image sensor
Product details
Plastic colorants
Colorants add color and functionality to plastic products. Coloring plastics is used not only for decoration and identification, but also for protecting the contents. It is also used to add new functions to plastics, such as electrical conductivity and thermal conductivity.
Main applications
- Package
- Automotive
- OA equipment/electronic products
Product details
Inkjet inks
Printing trends are shifting from high-volume printing using conventional printing methods to low-volume, high-mix printing using digital printing methods, and personalized printing.
In the commercial printing field, our inkjet products have achieved image quality and print suitability that approach conventional offset printing methods, and are expanding their use beyond commercial printing to include flexible packaging, labels, folding cartons, and cardboard.
By making full use of our unique dispersion technology and ink formulation technology, we propose new inkjet inks for various applications.
In the commercial printing field, our inkjet products have achieved image quality and print suitability that approach conventional offset printing methods, and are expanding their use beyond commercial printing to include flexible packaging, labels, folding cartons, and cardboard.
By making full use of our unique dispersion technology and ink formulation technology, we propose new inkjet inks for various applications.
Main applications
- cardboard label
- signboards
- Print on Demand (POD)
Product details
Polymers and Coatings
pressure sensitive adhesives / adhesives
We have a wide lineup of pressure sensitive adhesives (pressure-sensitive adhesives) for industrial and industrial use. We are focusing on developing high-performance products that meet the needs of growing markets such as optical films, electronics, and life sciences.
Main applications
- label package
- Electronics
- solar cells
Product details
functional films /tape
Film or tape products that are made by coating a base material such as film or nonwoven pressure sensitive adhesives, and are used for a wide range of purposes. In particular, products with functions such as conductivity have a strong track record in the electronics field.
Main applications
- Electronics
- industrial double-sided tapes
- marking films for signboards
Product details
Various coating products
Coating agents are used to protect substrates in a variety of situations, including beverage cans, LCD panels, and concrete buildings. By applying a coating agent, we protect the surface and add various functions, contributing to increased product safety and added value.
Main applications
- Beverage/edible cans
- Electronics
- concrete building
Product details
Hard coatings / functional coating agents
medical products
We have a lineup of products that comply with strict laws and regulations, including medical drugs, pharmaceutical additives, cosmetic raw materials, and components for medical devices and diagnostic reagents.
In the field of medical drugs, we specialize in transdermal patches (transdermal patches), and we also undertake contract manufacturing for many pharmaceutical companies.
In the field of medical drugs, we specialize in transdermal patches (transdermal patches), and we also undertake contract manufacturing for many pharmaceutical companies.
Main applications
- transdermal patches
- biocompatible resin
Product details
Natural extracts
Based on natural pigment extraction technology, we offer a wide range of coloring agents used in foods and cosmetics, as well as edible inks for printing designs directly onto foods. Sasa extract extracted from bear bamboo is used as a functional material in food, cosmetics, and feed.
Main applications
- edible natural coloring
- feed
- Cosmetic products
Product details
Packaging Materials
Gravure Inks
It is used in a variety of fields, including food packaging, construction materials, and industrial components. For food packaging applications, we offer environmentally-friendly products such as water-based, solvent-free, and biomass. In the areas of building materials and industrial components, we offer a variety of high-performance products.
Main applications
- food packaging
- Building materials
- industrial parts
Product details
Flexo Inks
Flexo printing exhibits high printing reproducibility even on substrates with low surface smoothness such as cardboard, cloth, and non-woven fabrics. The combination of high-definition plate-making technology and water-based ink has high expectations as a resource- and energy-saving solution in the film packaging field.
Main applications
- Various film packaging
- cardboard
- Paper carton
Product details
Printing and Information
Offset inks
Offset printing is widely used for printing newspapers, flyers, books, etc. because it can efficiently print photos and text with rich expressiveness. We provide new value to information transmission media through products and technologies that allow for more beautiful expression and faster printing.
Main applications
- Newspapers, flyers
- books, magazines
- Paper cartons, stickers, labels
Product details
Screen inks
Screen printing can print on various types and shapes of substrates, and it is also possible to print thick films of several tens to hundreds of micrometers. Taking advantage of these characteristics, we are focusing on developing products that change the texture, such as ``grainy'' and ``moist,'' as well as functional inks that are ideal for the electronics field.
Main applications
- Package
- Electronics