Parker Corporation

Basic Information

Stock Code
9845
Industry
Chemicals
Category Detail
Chemicals & Chemical Products
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
August 1951
Listing Year
October 1989
Official Website
https://www.parkercorp.co.jp/
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Overview

Parker Corporation is a mid-sized company in the chemicals and chemical products industry, established in 1951 with its head office in Tokyo. It has built a stable market position through the supply of high-quality materials, primarily industrial plastic products for automobiles and machinery.

Current Situation

Parker Corporation maintained stable sales in fiscal year 2023, with industrial plastic products for automobiles and industrial machinery as its main business. In the highly competitive chemical products market, it focuses on developing high-performance resin products to meet diverse customer needs. In recent years, it has strengthened the development of environmentally friendly products and is working on sustainable material procurement and improvements in manufacturing processes. Based in Tokyo, it is promoting a medium- to long-term strategy to expand sales channels overseas in addition to domestic sales. Collaboration with comprehensive chemical manufacturers and rapid product development based on customer needs are the sources of its competitiveness. It continues to pursue growth by enhancing technological innovation and environmental response capabilities. Recently, it has invested in digitalization and IoT utilization for product quality control and business efficiency improvements, advancing flexible responses to industry changes. While affected by changes in the market environment, its solid management foundation and technological capabilities support stable growth.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Long-established chemical company founded in Tokyo in 1951.
  • Mainly supplies parts across multiple industries with molded plastic products.
  • Responding to strengthening environmental regulations in domestic manufacturing.
  • Has manufactured and provided high-function grease products for many years.
  • Product lineup specialized for automobiles and industrial machinery.
  • Conducting advanced initiatives in the bio-plastics field.
  • Company that actively introduced IoT technology for quality control.
  • Highly evaluated as a leading domestic manufacturer of industrial net products.
  • Also includes industrial oils, fats, and surfactants in manufacturing lines.
  • Listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange with a stable financial base.
  • Self-produces heat-resistant belts and special molded products.
  • Environmentally friendly product development is a pillar of corporate growth.
  • Meets industrial needs with a wide variety of brands.
  • Anti-static and chemical resistance are also key features.
  • Provides customized products in response to customer needs.

Hidden Connections

  • Deeply integrated into the major parts supply chain of the automotive industry.
  • Strengthened proposal capabilities through collaboration with municipalities and companies with strict environmental regulations.
  • Participating in formulating industry-standard environmental compliance criteria jointly with competitors.
  • Promoting new material development through technical collaboration with universities and public research institutions.
  • Long years of high-function resin development know-how can be utilized across multiple industries.
  • Awarded as a model case company for IoT introduction in manufacturing sites.
  • High trust due to compliance with domestic and international industrial safety standards.
  • Strengthening relationships through material supply with energy and environmental-related companies.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Increasing demand for green products due to stricter environmental regulations
  • Expansion of demand for environmentally compliant parts in the automotive industry
  • Improved manufacturing efficiency through digitalization
  • Market expansion of biomass materials
  • Enhanced quality control through the spread of industrial IoT
  • Increasing demand for industrial application products in overseas markets
  • Strengthening environmental measures in energy-related fields
  • Sustainable product development and material innovation
  • Diversification of customer needs and customization demands
  • Globalization of supply chains
  • Advancement of energy-saving and environmental technologies
  • Growing demand for advanced quality assurance systems

Strategic Goals

  • Improve ratio of environmentally compliant products to over 70%
  • Expand annual sales to 1.5 times current level
  • Optimize manufacturing bases domestically and internationally and promote digitalization
  • Position as market leader in bio-plastics field
  • Establish sustainable manufacturing processes and obtain certifications
  • Expand and diversify global customer base
  • Increase R&D investment to 10% of annual sales
  • Introduce technologies toward achieving carbon neutrality
  • Strengthen collaboration with local communities to enhance corporate value
  • Strengthen quality assurance system and reduce defect rate by 50%

Business Segments

For Automotive Parts Manufacturing

Overview
Supplies high-function plastic products and related materials to automotive-related manufacturing industries.
Competitiveness
Consistent supply of high-durability and environmentally compatible materials
Customers
  • Automobile manufacturers
  • Automotive parts suppliers
  • Electrical component manufacturers
  • Motorcycle manufacturers
  • Engine parts manufacturers
  • Interior parts manufacturers
  • Overseas automotive-related companies
  • OEM companies
  • Parts remanufacturers
  • Logistics companies
Products
  • High-performance resin molded products
  • Heat-resistant conveyor belts
  • Adhesives and sealants
  • Plastic reinforcing materials
  • Anti-static plastic
  • Resin compounds for molding
  • Abrasion-resistant films
  • Foam plastic components
  • Environmentally friendly materials
  • Plastic wax

For Industrial Machinery and Equipment

Overview
Provides a range of chemical products with superior durability and safety for industrial machinery.
Competitiveness
Adaptability to a wide range of industries
Customers
  • General machinery manufacturers
  • Production equipment manufacturers
  • Food machinery manufacturers
  • Packaging machinery manufacturers
  • Medical equipment manufacturers
  • Semiconductor equipment manufacturers
  • Robot manufacturers
  • Energy-related manufacturers
  • Construction machinery manufacturers
  • Government agencies and research institutions
Products
  • Heat-resistant conveyor belts
  • Reinforced plastic nets
  • Industrial grease
  • Surfactants
  • Special adhesives
  • Environmentally friendly oil products
  • Plastic foam materials
  • Special resin molded products
  • Abrasion-resistant coatings
  • Lubricating oils

Construction and Equipment Related

Overview
Supplies high-function materials and environmentally considerate products for construction and equipment fields.
Competitiveness
Long-term stable supply of high-durability products
Customers
  • Construction companies
  • Equipment contractors
  • Interior materials manufacturers
  • Soundproofing and insulation materials manufacturers
  • Electrical equipment contractors
  • Renovation contractors
  • Carpentry shops
  • Design offices
  • General contractors
  • Real estate developers
Products
  • Insulating plastic sheets
  • Soundproof net products
  • Fire-resistant resin components
  • Industrial wax
  • Rust-preventive coating agents
  • Environmentally friendly adhesives
  • Durable films
  • Special coatings
  • Heat- and chemical-resistant materials
  • Foam plastic products

For Electronics and Precision Equipment Parts

Overview
Provides high-function resin parts and special chemicals for precision equipment.
Competitiveness
High-quality stable supply through advanced processing technology
Customers
  • Electronics manufacturers
  • Semiconductor manufacturers
  • Precision equipment manufacturers
  • Optical equipment manufacturers
  • Communications equipment manufacturers
  • Mechatronics equipment manufacturers
  • Industrial sensor developers
  • Medical equipment parts manufacturers
  • Testing equipment manufacturers
  • Government and research institutions
Products
  • Anti-static plastic parts
  • High heat-resistant molding materials
  • Special adhesives
  • Resin materials for precision processing
  • Chemical-resistant materials
  • Conductive resin materials
  • Thin-film processing materials
  • High-transparency plastic
  • Protective oils and fats for electronic parts
  • Surfactants

Environment and Energy Related

Overview
Provides functional materials for environmental measures and energy-saving fields.
Competitiveness
Early introduction of products compliant with environmental regulations
Customers
  • Renewable energy companies
  • Environmental equipment manufacturers
  • Waste disposal companies
  • Water treatment plants
  • Energy-saving equipment manufacturers
  • Battery manufacturers
  • Vehicle environmental equipment manufacturers
  • Government agencies
  • Research and development institutions
  • Environmental consultants
Products
  • Bio-plastic products
  • Environmentally friendly grease
  • Heat- and chemical-resistant resins
  • Special surfactants
  • Rust preventives
  • Insulating sheets
  • Lubricating oils
  • Environmentally considerate adhesives
  • Foam plastics
  • Recycled materials

For Food Machinery and Packaging Materials

Overview
Provides safe and hygienic materials for food machinery and packaging.
Competitiveness
Lineup of products compliant with food safety standards
Customers
  • Food machinery manufacturers
  • Packaging materials manufacturers
  • Food processors
  • Logistics companies
  • Refrigeration and freezing equipment manufacturers
  • Beverage manufacturers
  • Processed food manufacturers
  • Sales agents
  • Manufacturing equipment trading companies
  • Research institutions
Products
  • Food packaging plastics
  • Heat-resistant molding materials
  • Adhesives and sealants
  • Lubricating grease
  • Chemical-resistant resins
  • Foam sheets
  • Environmentally friendly films
  • Surfactants
  • High-transparency products
  • Abrasion-resistant protective materials

For Medical and Healthcare Equipment

Overview
Supplies high-function materials that meet strict standards for medical equipment.
Competitiveness
Development capabilities for medical standard certified products
Customers
  • Medical equipment manufacturers
  • Healthcare equipment manufacturers
  • Research institutions
  • Universities and hospitals
  • Pharmaceutical companies
  • Inspection equipment manufacturers
  • Dental equipment suppliers
  • Welfare equipment manufacturers
  • Nursing care product manufacturers
  • Public medical institutions
Products
  • High-performance molded plastics
  • Chemical-resistant resins
  • Adhesives
  • Anti-static materials
  • Heat-resistant materials
  • Surface treatment agents
  • Lubricants
  • Preservatives
  • Cleaning materials
  • Environmentally friendly materials

For Printing and Packaging Industry

Overview
Provides enhanced functional materials to the printing and packaging industry.
Competitiveness
Flexibility in customer customization
Customers
  • Printing companies
  • Packaging materials manufacturers
  • Publishing companies
  • Marketing companies
  • Advertising agencies
  • Manufacturing packaging divisions
  • Distribution companies
  • Trading companies
  • Retailers
  • Logistics companies
Products
  • Abrasion-resistant plastic films
  • Color molding materials
  • Adhesives
  • Surface treatment agents
  • Environmentally friendly resins
  • Foam materials
  • Protective wax
  • Printing plastics
  • Anti-static materials
  • High-transparency packaging films

For Transportation Equipment and Aircraft

Overview
Provides high-function chemical materials in the transportation equipment field to support durability.
Competitiveness
Reliability through strict quality control
Customers
  • Aircraft parts manufacturers
  • Railway vehicle manufacturers
  • Ship-related companies
  • Automotive transport equipment manufacturers
  • Logistics-related companies
  • Government agencies
  • Defense industry
  • Transportation equipment suppliers
  • Maintenance operators
  • Repair companies
Products
  • Heat-resistant resin molded products
  • High-strength reinforcing materials
  • Adhesives
  • Corrosion-resistant wax
  • Foam plastics
  • Anti-static nets
  • Abrasion-resistant coatings
  • Lubricating grease
  • Special processed parts
  • Protective films

Chemical Industry Raw Materials Supply

Overview
Stably supplies high-quality raw materials to various chemical industry fields.
Competitiveness
Manufacturing technology for high-purity raw materials
Customers
  • Chemical product manufacturers
  • Paint manufacturers
  • Adhesive manufacturers
  • Resin processors
  • Advanced materials research institutions
  • Pesticide manufacturers
  • Pharmaceutical industry
  • Rubber product manufacturers
  • Food additive manufacturers
  • Environmental-related companies
Products
  • Special resin raw materials
  • Surfactants
  • Industrial oils and fats
  • Foaming agents
  • Industrial additives
  • Heat- and chemical-resistant materials
  • Molding aids
  • Adhesion enhancers
  • High-performance wax
  • Environmentally compatible chemicals

Research and Development and Technical Support

Overview
Provides advanced materials development and technical support services to aid research.
Competitiveness
Integration of specialized engineers and multifunctional equipment
Customers
  • University labs
  • Corporate technical research institutes
  • Public research institutions
  • Manufacturing R&D
  • Materials development divisions
  • New technology development companies
  • Industry-government-academia collaboration projects
  • Analysis and testing institutions
  • Testing departments
  • Technical consultants
Products
  • Material properties analysis services
  • Product testing and evaluation
  • Technical consulting
  • Prototype molding
  • Environmental impact assessment
  • Material design support
  • Molding technology development
  • Test data provision
  • Chemical synthesis support
  • Sustainable technology research

Logistics and Storage Related Products

Overview
Provides a wide range of protective and transport chemical products for the logistics field.
Competitiveness
Long-life product lineup and custom response
Customers
  • Warehousing companies
  • Logistics companies
  • Delivery companies
  • Distribution centers
  • Industrial machinery users
  • Retail industry
  • Manufacturing plants
  • Food logistics
  • Medical equipment logistics
  • Construction industry
Products
  • Durable conveyor belts
  • Protective plastic nets
  • Vibration- and shock-proof materials
  • Packaging plastic sheets
  • Rust-preventive wax
  • Cold-resistant materials
  • Dust-proof filters
  • Heat-resistant foam products
  • Anti-static materials
  • Special grease

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Technological strength in high-function resins
  • Product deployment across diverse industries
  • Stable customer base
  • Environmentally friendly product development capabilities
  • Domestic and international sales networks
  • Rapid product development system
  • High-quality production management
  • Long-term customer trust
  • Continuous investment in R&D
  • Customization capabilities
  • Solid financial foundation
  • Experienced technical staff
  • Sustainability initiatives
  • Diverse product brand deployment
  • Supply chain management capabilities

Competitive Advantages

  • Differentiation through industry-specific high-function materials
  • Early launch of products compliant with environmental regulations
  • Product development speed responsive to customer needs
  • Close collaboration with a wide range of industries
  • Comprehensive quality assurance and after-sales support
  • Diversified sales channels through multiple routes
  • Established trust through years of technological accumulation
  • Flexible response to domestic and international customers
  • High product diversity and scalability
  • Establishment of sustainable manufacturing processes
  • Proprietary material formulation technology
  • Cost competitiveness through manufacturing process efficiency
  • Technological leadership in new material development
  • Possession of cutting-edge technologies through active R&D investment
  • Rapid troubleshooting and technical support

Threats

  • Intense price competition in the chemical industry
  • Risk of raw material price fluctuations
  • Intensifying competition with overseas manufacturers
  • Cost increases due to stricter environmental regulations
  • Need to keep up with the speed of technological innovation
  • Impact of exchange rate fluctuations on import costs
  • Risk of business fluctuations in customer industries
  • Increase in new entrants
  • Supply chain disruptions due to pandemics, etc.
  • Emergence of alternative material technologies
  • Difficulty in securing talent
  • Risk of production halts due to natural disasters

Innovations

2024: Development of Low-Environmental-Impact Bio-Plastics

Overview
Successfully developed biomass-derived plastics independent of fossil resources and is promoting mass production.
Impact
Strengthens environmentally compliant product portfolio

2023: Introduction of New Materials for High Heat-Resistant Conveyor Belts

Overview
Developed and commercialized a new synthetic resin with 20% improved heat resistance compared to conventional products.
Impact
Contributes to extending the service life of industrial machinery

2022: Improved Biodegradability Technology for Surfactants

Overview
Developed industrial surfactants with enhanced biodegradability while maintaining cleaning performance.
Impact
Expands environmentally friendly product lineup

2021: Construction of IoT-Based Quality Management System

Overview
Introduced IoT into factory manufacturing and inspection processes to achieve real-time quality monitoring.
Impact
Significant reduction in defect rates and improved efficiency

2020: New Development of Abrasion-Resistant Plastic Films

Overview
Developed a film with 30% improved abrasion resistance compared to conventional products, expanding adoption in packaging applications.
Impact
Improved customer satisfaction and increased sales

Sustainability

  • Active deployment of bio-plastic products
  • Setting CO2 emission reduction targets at factories
  • Reducing environmental impact through enhanced wastewater treatment
  • Reducing plastic in product packaging
  • Strengthening environmental standard compliance with suppliers
  • Activities to improve waste recycling rates
  • Promotion of environmental education and awareness activities
  • Expanding introduction of energy-saving equipment
  • Operation of environmental management systems
  • Participation in local environmental conservation activities
  • Expanding lineup of environmentally considerate products
  • Initiatives to reduce hazardous substances