- CEO
- Hitoshi Yanagi
- Full Time Employees
- 458
- Sector
- Industrial services
- Industry
- Environmental services
- Address
- Fukada 15 Kariya AI Japan 448-0002
- IPO Date
- Dec 23, 2021
- Business
- Sanwayuka Industry Corporation engages primarily in the manufacturing and sale of chemicals and oil products, along with the collection, disposal, and recycling of industrial waste in Japan. The company's product portfolio includes high purity solvents, lubricating and processing oils, washing and cleaning agents, antifreeze and brine, PVD coating film removal liquids, and automotive- and casting-related chemical materials. It additionally offers oil replacing and cleaning services, contract manufacturing for chemicals, and specialized services such as PCBs collection and transport. Sanwayuka Industry operates mainly in five business segments: reuse, recycling, chemical, automotive, and engineering. The reuse segment processes industrial waste like used solvents, acids, and metals to create recycled products used for paints, cleaning supplies, and surface treatment materials. The recycling segment focuses on industrial waste such as used solvents and plastics, repurposing them into recycled fuels, cements, and steels. The chemical segment supplies both organic and inorganic chemicals, while the automotive segment provides lubricating oils, metalworking oils, and industrial cleaning agents. The company also provides disposal solutions for polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB)-containing waste. Founded in 1970, Sanwayuka Industry is headquartered in Kariya, Japan, and targets industrial clients across Japan.
Recent major developments include the strategic acquisition of A&H Japan Co., Ltd. in July 2025 for approximately ¥700 million, enhancing its industrial waste recycling capabilities. The company reported significant operational improvements driven by increased sales of fine chemical products to the battery industry and increased demand for PCB disposal projects. It has also implemented cost improvements through partial insourcing of outsourcing processing and transportation, leading to an improved gross profit margin. These initiatives are part of the company's broader growth strategy aligned with its "Grand Vision 2030," which emphasizes expansion in semiconductor, battery, electronic components markets, and the growth of its metal recycling and engineering businesses. Sanwayuka Industry maintains a focus on environmental sustainability and technological advancement within the chemical and waste management industries, serving Japanese markets with continued efforts to expand its service offerings and operational scale.