Chemipro Kasei
Basic Information
- Stock Code
- 4960
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Category Detail
- Chemicals & Chemical Products
- Prefecture
- Hyogo Prefecture
- Establishment Year
- September 1982
- Listing Year
- August 1995
- Official Website
- http://www.chemipro.co.jp/
- TSE Information
- TSE Information
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Overview
Chemipro Kasei is a chemical and chemical products manufacturer based in Hyogo Prefecture, founded in 1982. It specializes in UV absorbers as its main product and has expanded into paper-making chemicals and electronic materials, establishing itself as a leading company in the industry.
Current Situation
Chemipro Kasei achieved sales of approximately 30 billion yen in fiscal 2023 and has secured a top-class position in Japan in the UV absorber field. It has built a stable revenue base through diversified product offerings such as paper-making chemicals and electronic materials products. Amid intensifying competition with rivals, the company focuses on R&D to develop new functional chemicals and promote innovation. It advances the development of environmentally friendly products and energy-saving manufacturing processes, emphasizing contributions to sustainable chemical industries. Aiming for sales growth and overseas market expansion by 2025, it is strengthening new materials and application development. It enhances talent development and safety management to maintain a stable production system. It improves customer satisfaction through quick responses to market trends and high-quality product delivery. Efforts to further enhance management efficiency and achieve sustainability are also accelerating.
Trivia
Interesting Facts
- Chemipro Kasei holds a major share of the domestic market in UV absorbers.
- Leads industry standards through technological innovations in paper-making chemicals.
- Head office and main manufacturing bases located in Hyogo Prefecture.
- Early focus on developing environmentally considerate products.
- Strength in developing high-purity products in the electronic materials field.
- Number of patents ranks top class in the industry.
- Broad business structure handling chemical products for diverse industries.
- R&D expense ratio higher than industry average.
- Long-term trading relationships with major paper industry companies.
- Active in CSR activities, emphasizing contributions to local communities.
Hidden Connections
- Company's absorbers used in UV protection for automotive resins.
- Exclusive supply of specific additives to some major paper companies.
- Strong ties with semiconductor industry through electronic component cleaners.
- Joint development of low-environmental-impact chemical products with research institutions.
- Advancing regional industry-academia collaboration projects with Hyogo Prefecture.
- Supplies UV absorbers to some famous domestic skincare brands.
- Cases of joint research with competitors to advance technological innovation.
- Paper-making flame retardants adopted in disaster response facilities.
Future Outlook
Growth Drivers
- High functionalization and new application development of UV absorbers
- Increased demand for environmentally responsive products due to stricter environmental regulations
- Expansion of demand for high-purity products with growth in electronic materials market
- Increasing needs for quality improvement in the paper industry
- Overseas market development through global expansion
- Market launch of new materials through technological innovation
- Ongoing production efficiency improvements and cost reductions
- Product development toward achieving a decarbonized society
- Enhanced corporate value through strengthened sustainability responses
- Product development improvements through utilization of digital technologies
Strategic Goals
- 20% expansion of UV absorber market share domestically and internationally
- Achieve 70% sales ratio for environmentally responsive products
- Build and expand overseas local production systems
- Maintain R&D expenses at 5% or more of sales
- 30% reduction in CO2 emissions (compared to 2010)
- Promotion of digitalization of product lineup
- Over 10 billion yen in sales from new business areas
- Improve employee diversity and work-life balance
- Ensure sustainability of supply chains
- Enhance trust through strengthened collaboration with local communities
Business Segments
Paper Industry Chemicals
- Overview
- Provides various functional chemicals necessary for paper-making processes, supporting improvements in paper quality and manufacturing efficiency.
- Competitiveness
- High technological expertise in the paper field and long-standing trusted relationships
- Customers
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- Paper manufacturers
- Paper processors
- Packaging materials manufacturers
- Industrial materials companies
- Chemical distributors
- Environmental consultants
- Printers
- Pulp mills
- Recycled paper businesses
- Major paper groups
- Products
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- Water-based flame retardants
- Rust preventives
- Paper strength enhancers
- Barrier coating agents
- Surface treatment agents
- De-inking agents
- Defoamers
- Wetting agents
- Various additives
- Plating chemicals
Functional Materials for Electronics Industry
- Overview
- Provides essential high-function chemicals for electronic device manufacturing, contributing to improved product reliability.
- Competitiveness
- High-purity product lineup and traceability management
- Customers
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- Semiconductor manufacturers
- Electronic component manufacturers
- Precision equipment manufacturers
- PCB assemblers
- Electronic materials suppliers
- Display manufacturers
- Optical component manufacturers
- R&D institutions
- Quality inspection companies
- Factory equipment managers
- Products
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- High-purity cleaners
- Electronic rust preventives
- Thin-film coating materials
- Nano coating agents
- Functional reagents
- Surfactants
- Semiconductor additives
- Cleaner solutions
- Deterioration preventives
- Process chemicals
Industrial Chemicals and Functional Additives
- Overview
- Provides diverse chemicals contributing to performance improvement and safety assurance of industrial products.
- Competitiveness
- Custom response capability to meet wide-ranging industrial needs
- Customers
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- Automotive parts manufacturers
- Construction materials manufacturers
- Paint manufacturers
- Plastic processors
- Machinery manufacturers
- Heavy industry
- Chemical sellers
- Industrial facility operators
- Research institutions
- Energy-related companies
- Products
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- Flame retardants
- Rust preventives
- Plasticizers
- Defoamers
- Antistatic agents
- Heat-resistant additives
- Refined chemicals
- Cleaners
- Functional additives
- Various industrial chemicals
Environmental Products and Services
- Overview
- Contributes to building a sustainable society through chemicals and technical support aimed at environmental conservation.
- Competitiveness
- Diverse lineup of environmentally responsive products and high technological capabilities
- Customers
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- Environmental consulting companies
- Local government environmental departments
- Factory wastewater treatment facilities
- Agriculture-related businesses
- Recycling companies
- Waste treatment companies
- Bio manufacturing companies
- Ministry of the Environment-related organizations
- Environmental equipment manufacturers
- Water quality management companies
- Products
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- Water purification agents
- Soil improvement agents
- Air purification agents
- Biodegradation promoters
- Recycling support agents
- Environmental stabilizers
- Bio-friendly chemicals
- Eco formulations
- Pollution preventives
- Environmental improvement additives
Competitive Advantage
Strengths
- Top-class UV absorber technology in Japan
- Diversified product portfolio
- Strong R&D capabilities and specialized technologies
- Stable production base in Hyogo Prefecture
- Strong customer relationships and trust
- Development capabilities for environmentally friendly products
- Quick market response capabilities
- High-quality product management
- Long track record in the market
- Extensive sales channels
Competitive Advantages
- Leading share in Japan in the UV absorber field
- Revenue stability from diversification of paper-making chemicals and electronic materials products
- Proprietary functional chemical development technology
- Expansion of low-environmental-impact product lineup
- Custom response capabilities tailored to customer needs
- Maintenance of high product safety standards and regulatory compliance
- Logistics efficiency from Hyogo location
- Long-term trusted relationships with customers
- Active new product launches and technological innovations
- Risk diversification through products for diverse industries
Threats
- Risk of raw material price fluctuations
- Introduction of new technologies by competitors
- Increased burden from stricter environmental regulations
- Impact of exchange rate fluctuations
- Delays in responding to changes in market needs
- Price competition from emerging manufacturers in China, etc.
- Patent infringement risks
- Production halts due to natural disasters
- Challenges in securing talent
- Impact of international trade friction
Innovations
2024: Development of New UV Absorber
- Overview
- Launched the latest generation of UV absorbers combining heat resistance and safety into the market.
- Impact
- Succeeded in expanding market share and acquiring new customers
2023: Commercialization of Environmentally Considerate Paper-Making Flame Retardant
- Overview
- Flame retardant with enhanced biodegradability to meet environmental regulations in the paper industry.
- Impact
- Achieved enhanced sustainability and differentiation
2022: Improvement of High-Purity Electronic Materials Cleaner
- Overview
- Achieved performance enhancement and production efficiency improvement for semiconductor manufacturing cleaners.
- Impact
- Improved customer satisfaction and stabilized supply
2021: New Development of Industrial Environmental Purifier
- Overview
- Practicalized environmental chemical that significantly improves wastewater treatment efficiency.
- Impact
- Contributed to sales growth in the environmental field
2020: Establishment of Durability Enhancement Technology for Paper-Making Rust Preventives
- Overview
- Introduced technology to sustain long-term rust prevention effects.
- Impact
- Gained industry recognition through extended product lifespan
Sustainability
- Promotion of energy-saving in manufacturing processes
- Expansion of adoption of low-environmental-impact raw materials
- Waste reduction and recycling rate improvement activities
- Implementation of hazardous chemical usage reduction plans
- Active participation in local environmental conservation activities
- Strengthened water resource management and water-saving technology introduction
- Thorough safety and health management in work environments
- Implementation of environmental education programs for employees
- Strengthened environmental audits in supply chains
- Regular issuance of sustainability reports