TOAGOSEI CO., LTD. (4045) Stock Price

Toagosei has six business segments: Basic Chemicals, Polymers & Oligomers, Adhesive Materials, High-Performance Materials, Resin-Processed Products, and Other Operations.

The Basic Chemicals segment manufactures and sells electrolytic products such as caustic soda, caustic potash, and sodium hypochlorite, as well as sulfuric acid, industrial gases, and acrylic monomers including acrylic acid and acrylic acid esters. Key affiliated companies include Toagosei Technogas Co., Ltd.

The Polymers & Oligomers segment manufactures and sells acrylic oligomers including acrylic polymers, high-molecular coagulants, and UV-curable resins. Related companies include MT Aqua Polymer Co., Ltd. and Toagosei Taiwan Co., Ltd.

The Adhesive Materials segment manufactures and sells instant adhesives and functional adhesives. Major affiliated companies include Aron Packaging Co., Ltd. and Toagosei America Inc.

The High-Performance Materials segment manufactures and sells high-purity inorganic chemicals and inorganic functional materials. One subsidiary and one related company are involved in this segment.

The Resin-Processed Products segment manufactures and sells environmental infrastructure system products, building and civil engineering materials, life support products, and eco-materials. Aron Kasei Co., Ltd. is a major affiliated company.

Other Operations include research and development of new products, transportation services, and trading operations. Related companies include Toagosei Logistics Co., Ltd. and Toagosei Kogyo Co., Ltd.

Toagosei is pursuing sustainable growth based on its corporate philosophy: "We pursue the possibilities of materials and functions, and deliver new happiness to you through the power of chemistry." The company aims for further expansion through growth of existing businesses and creation of new products and services.

The company is implementing its medium-term management plan "Leap Forward to the Next 2025" for 2023 through 2025. This plan focuses on research and development and capital investment to expand high-value-added businesses. The company's strategy is to accelerate growth through the creation of original products and technologies.

In 2024, Toagosei opened the Kawasaki Frontience R&D Center to strengthen its research and development capabilities. The company also made investments in contract pharmaceutical development and manufacturing organizations to accelerate commercialization of medical care products. Additionally, the company is participating in supplying chemical solutions for land-based Atlantic salmon aquaculture.

To expand overseas sales, Toagosei has established a new base in Vietnam and plans to set up a local subsidiary in India. The company is also expanding manufacturing equipment for high-purity liquid hydrogen chloride used in semiconductor production and binders for lithium-ion batteries to strengthen related products.

Toagosei focuses on three key sectors: mobility, electronic materials, and medical care. The company aims to create competitive products and technologies while contributing to a sustainable society through reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Toagosei has identified strengthening research and development capabilities, advancing digital transformation, securing and developing talent, and promoting sustainable management as key initiatives. Through these efforts, the company aims to enhance its competitiveness and sustainability.