- Business
- Osaka Soda Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells basic and functional chemicals primarily in Japan, with operations extending to Asia, Europe, and North America. The company produces caustic soda, hydrochloric acid, liquid chlorine, chlorine gas, sodium hypochlorite, sodium chlorite, sodium chlorate, caustic potash, hydrogen gas, epichlorohydrin, and allyl chloride; allyl ethers and epichlorohydrin rubber under the EPICHLOMER brand; high-purity silica gel for HPLC chromatography under the DAISOGEL brand; polysulfide silane coupling agents such as CABRUS; and advanced materials for electronics, automotive, pharmaceuticals, analysis, purification, paints, inks, and environmental applications, alongside consumer products, building materials, and recycling services for fluorescent lights, mercury lamps, glass, and metals. It also engages in the transportation, storage, and engineering of chemical plants and environmental equipment. Founded in 1915 and headquartered at JP Tower Osaka 19F in Osaka, Japan, the company operates through segments including basic chemicals, functional chemicals, housing equipment, and others, with plants in Kitakyushu, Amagasaki, Matsuyama, Mizushima, and Okayama. Recent developments include the completion in November 2025 of a treasury share repurchase of 509,000 shares worth ¥823.6 million as part of a program targeting up to 5 million shares by January 2026 to enhance shareholder returns; a collaboration with Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation to market polymer gels; and ongoing strategic partnerships under a new mid-term management plan for FY2026-FY2030, aiming for five or more alliances in new business areas with projected sales of ¥400-500 million from initial launches.