- CEO
- Mikishi Takamura
- Full Time Employees
- 2,609
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Address
- 1-14-1 Nishi-Shimbashi Tokyo Japan 105-8419
- IPO Date
- Jan 30, 2018
- Business
- Toagosei Co., Ltd. and its affiliated entities engage in the global development, manufacturing, and distribution of an extensive array of chemical goods. The enterprise conducts operations across several distinct divisions: Commodity Chemicals, Polymer & Oligomer, Adhesive Material, Performance Chemicals, and Plastics. Within its Commodity Chemicals segment, the company offers foundational products such as liquid caustic soda, liquid chlorine, synthetic hydrochloric acid, and sodium hypochlorite, alongside various potassium-based compounds including caustic potash and potassium pyrophosphate. Additionally, it provides sulfuric acid and a selection of industrial gases, including oxygen, nitrogen, and argon, vital for numerous industrial applications. The Polymer & Oligomer division is responsible for acrylic monomers, such as acrylic acid and acrylic esters, as well as a broad spectrum of acrylic polymers utilized as dispersants, thickeners, scale inhibitors, and binders. This segment further encompasses polymer flocculants and advanced UV-curable resins. The Adhesive Material business is recognized for its leading instant adhesives, notably the Aron Alpha brand, known internationally as Krazy Glue, and a variety of specialized functional adhesives. Meanwhile, Performance Chemicals focuses on high-purity inorganic chemicals, including electronic materials and amenity care products, alongside other innovative specialized solutions like recent dental hemostatic agents. The Plastics segment delivers piping equipment, essential materials for construction and civil engineering projects, nursing care items, and elastomer compounds. Founded in 1933, the company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and maintains a worldwide operational footprint. Toagosei focuses on leveraging chemical possibilities to deliver highly functional materials, expanding its global presence and committing to sustainable practices and innovation. Recent strategic moves include establishing a new subsidiary in India and expanding manufacturing for lithium-ion battery binders, alongside ongoing research initiatives in advanced materials and pharmaceuticals.