New Japan Chemical
Basic Information
- Stock Code
- 4406
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Category Detail
- Chemicals & Chemical Products
- Prefecture
- Osaka Prefecture
- Establishment Year
- November 1919
- Listing Year
- September 1949
- Official Website
- https://www.nj-chem.co.jp/
- TSE Information
- TSE Information
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Overview
New Japan Chemical is a chemical manufacturer founded in 1919, primarily producing high-grade alcohols, surfactants, and synthetic resin raw materials, boasting high technological capabilities and a diverse product lineup within the industry.
Current Situation
New Japan Chemical records consolidated sales of approximately 27.5 billion yen and net profit of approximately 400 million yen, maintaining a stable business foundation. Its main products, high-grade alcohols and surfactants, hold a high market share in the domestic market, and it is also focusing on pharmaceutical intermediates. Manufacturing sites are distributed across Osaka, Kyoto, Tokushima, Kawasaki, and Sakai, with technology research and development promoted at the Kyoto R&D Center. The company actively incorporates the use of sustainable raw materials and measures to reduce environmental impact, fulfilling its social responsibilities. It is looking toward global expansion, with a strategy to develop new chemical materials and diversify products going forward. In recent years, it has enhanced production capacity through equipment investments in existing factories and the establishment of new sites. While considering collaborations and mergers with industry competitors, it is promoting differentiation through technological innovation.
Trivia
Interesting Facts
- Business began with the manufacture and sale of oxygen and hydrogen at founding.
- Holds high domestic market share in industrial oil and fat products.
- Changed company name to New Japan Chemical in 1967.
- Kyoto R&D Center is the core facility for cutting-edge technology research.
- Major shareholders include Resona Bank and others.
- Pioneer in early deployment of natural oil and fat-derived products.
- Member of the Daiwa-kai group with deep ties to multiple companies.
- Risk diversification in production system through diverse factory sites.
- Established unique position in pharmaceutical intermediates market.
- Established chemical manufacturer with over 100 years of history.
Hidden Connections
- Strong industry network through extensive transaction relationships with Daiwa-kai member companies.
- Long-term partnerships with pharmaceutical companies in supplying intermediates.
- Expanded technology collaborations with local industry-government-academia following Kyoto R&D Center completion.
- Stable funding procurement possible through primary banking relationship with Resona Bank.
- Collaborations on environmentally regulatory compliant products with multiple research institutions.
- Meets wide customer needs through dual deployment of petroleum-derived and natural-derived products.
- Sakai factory has advanced track record in proper industrial waste treatment.
- Founding oxygen and hydrogen manufacturing technology utilized in current high-purity chemical production.
Future Outlook
Growth Drivers
- Expanding demand for environmentally friendly products
- Growth in pharmaceutical intermediates market
- Advancement of technological innovation in advanced chemicals
- Overseas market development and strengthened global partnerships
- Expansion of sustainable raw material procurement
- Increasing social needs for biodegradable materials
- Energy and resource saving in manufacturing processes
- Product diversification and new market acquisition
- Strengthened environmental regulations by government
- Efficiency improvements through digital technology utilization
Strategic Goals
- Achieve 50% reduction in environmental impact
- Achieve 40% sales ratio for biodegradable products
- Establish top domestic share in pharmaceutical intermediates
- Expand to 10 new overseas markets
- Double product development speed
- Achieve carbon neutrality at all factories
- Achieve 80% sustainable raw material procurement rate
- 30% improvement in production efficiency through digitalization
- Strengthen and expand local contribution activities
- Promote diversity and human resource development within the company
Business Segments
Chemical Raw Material Supply
- Overview
- Develops and manufactures a variety of chemical raw materials and supplies them to manufacturers in multiple industries.
- Competitiveness
- High product purity and customization capabilities
- Customers
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- Chemical manufacturers
- Pharmaceutical manufacturers
- Paint manufacturers
- Rubber and plastics manufacturers
- Electronic materials manufacturers
- Agrochemical manufacturers
- Cosmetics manufacturers
- Detergent manufacturers
- Food additive manufacturers
- Automotive parts manufacturers
- Building materials manufacturers
- Printing ink manufacturers
- Products
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- High-grade alcohols
- Surfactants
- Plasticizers
- Additives
- Synthetic resin raw materials
- Pharmaceutical intermediates
- Environmentally friendly chemicals
- Functional chemicals
- Stabilizers
- Flame retardants
- Rust preventives
- Plating chemicals
- Petroleum-based cleaners
- Oil and fat processed products
- Biodegradable materials
Industrial Cleaning and Surfactant Business
- Overview
- Manufactures industrial cleaning agents, waxes, and surfactants, supplying them to a wide range of industries.
- Competitiveness
- Custom formulation technology tailored to customer needs
- Customers
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- Detergent manufacturers
- Cleaning service providers
- Food processors
- Electronic component manufacturers
- Automotive industry
- Printing industry
- Metalworking industry
- Textile industry
- Paper processing industry
- Agriculture-related
- Products
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- Industrial detergents
- Cleaning detergents
- Surfactants
- Waxes
- Emulsifiers
- Disinfectants
- Preservatives
- Defoamers
- Stabilizers
- Environmentally friendly cleaning agents
Pharmaceutical Intermediates Supply
- Overview
- Stably supplies high-quality intermediates and raw materials essential for pharmaceutical production.
- Competitiveness
- Strong quality control system and regulatory compliance capabilities
- Customers
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- Domestic and international pharmaceutical companies
- Biotechnology companies
- Chemical trading companies
- Medical equipment manufacturers
- Products
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- Pharmaceutical intermediates
- High-purity alcohols
- Surfactant raw materials
- Functional chemicals
Chemical Product Processing Services
- Overview
- Provides chemical product processing services tailored to customer specifications.
- Competitiveness
- High-quality processing technology leveraging technical expertise
- Customers
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- Plastic processing manufacturers
- Paint manufacturers
- Adhesive manufacturers
- Adhesive processing contractors
- Products
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- Plasticizer blending
- Various additive compounding
- Synthetic resin raw material processing
Environmental Product Development Support
- Overview
- Engages in joint development and provision of products compliant with environmental regulations.
- Competitiveness
- Long-standing expertise in oil chemistry and development know-how
- Customers
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- Major chemical manufacturers
- Environmental startups
- Local governments
- Research institutions
- Products
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- Bio-based raw materials
- Biodegradable additives
- Chemicals for environmental testing
Competitive Advantage
Strengths
- High-quality high-grade alcohol manufacturing technology
- Diverse surfactant product lineup
- Reliability based on long history
- Manufacturing and research bases spread nationwide
- Expertise in pharmaceutical intermediates
- Stable financial base
- Customer customization capabilities
- Environmental impact reduction initiatives
- Strong domestic and international customer network
- Highly specialized R&D organization
Competitive Advantages
- Surpasses competitors in product purity and quality control
- Risk diversification through multiple product lines
- Technological capabilities adaptable to diverse industrial fields
- Stable orders from long-term customer relationships
- Risk management through regional dispersion
- Unique environmentally friendly material development capabilities
- Specialized pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing technology
- Comprehensive custom-made services
- Innovation through R&D center
- Established extensive sales channel network
Threats
- Raw material price fluctuation risks
- Cost increases due to stricter environmental regulations
- Maturing and shrinking domestic market
- Intensifying price competition with overseas companies
- Decline in competitiveness due to delayed technological innovation
- Profit impact from exchange rate fluctuations
- Emergence of new entrants
- Risk of product safety issues
- Shift by major customers to external procurement
- Supply chain instability
Innovations
2023: Kyoto R&D Center Completion
- Overview
- Newly established the state-of-the-art Kyoto R&D Center equipped with advanced research facilities to strengthen the technology development system.
- Impact
- Improved research efficiency and faster new product development
2022: Development of Environmentally Friendly Additive Series
- Overview
- Developed biodegradable additives derived from natural oils and fats, strengthening the product lineup.
- Impact
- Enhanced market evaluation as environmentally regulatory compliant products
2021: Implementation of Energy-Saving Manufacturing Processes
- Overview
- Introduced energy efficiency improvements and energy-saving technologies across all factories, achieving CO2 emission reductions.
- Impact
- 10% reduction in annual CO2 emissions, cost reductions
2024: Development of New Production Method for High-Function Surfactants
- Overview
- Established surfactant manufacturing technology using an efficient and low-environmental-impact new production method.
- Impact
- Reduced production costs and strengthened market competitiveness
Sustainability
- Development and promotion of biodegradable additives
- Energy-saving in manufacturing processes and CO2 reduction
- Reduction of environmental impact through natural oil utilization
- Promotion of waste recycling and reuse
- Support for environmental education in collaboration with local communities
- Thorough safety, health, and environmental management
- Efficient use and proper management of water resources
- Promotion of sustainable procurement
- Employee environmental awareness activities
- Acquisition and renewal of environmental certifications