- Business
- Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg. Co., Ltd. operates as a specialized chemical manufacturer, deeply rooted in high-tech and color science advancements. The company delivers an extensive portfolio of pigments, colorants, and advanced functional materials. Its product offerings include various inorganic, organic, and meticulously processed pigments utilized in industries such as paints, diverse printing inks, and modern information display technologies. Furthermore, the firm provides specialized colorants tailored for synthetic fibers, a wide array of plastics including masterbatches and resin compounds, as well as applications in paper production and construction materials. Functional materials are a core focus, engineered for polyvinyl chloride, high-performance fluororesins, and a range of thermoplastic and thermosetting resins, serving sectors like electronics, automotive manufacturing, and interior construction. The company also develops and supplies UV and electron beam curable coatings, alongside decorative and other functional coating solutions. Its polymer segment features polyurethane and corresponding colorants for synthetic leather, molded goods, coating agents, and adhesives, as well as advanced imide-based resins. A unique offering includes Chitosan, a polymer derived from crustacean shells, and its various derivatives. The graphics division produces functional and offset printing inks for paper media such as brochures, books, and packaging, in addition to gravure inks, coating agents, and flexographic printing inks. Established in 1931, the company maintains its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan.