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- KNC Laboratories Co., Ltd. KNC Laboratories Co., Ltd. (6568.T) engages in the research, development, and production of organic chemicals, providing contract manufacturing organization (CMO) and contract research organization (CRO) services across the pharmaceutical, electronic-chemical, agrochemical, energy, and environmental industries. The company offers core products and services including active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), protein and peptide synthesis, nucleic acid synthesis, bio-conversion processes, microbial culture, separation and purification technologies, scale-up and mass production of organic compounds, research reagents, original equipment manufacturing (OEM), full-time equivalent (FTE) research, sample production, period-defined custom research, and commercial production solutions. These capabilities support clients from early-stage research through to large-scale manufacturing, with specialized expertise in organic synthetic chemistry and biotechnology.
Founded on January 22, 1985, and headquartered on Port Island in Chuo-ku, Kobe, Japan, KNC Laboratories operates primarily in Japan with facilities including the Kobe Plant, Kobe Laboratory, Izumo Plant, and historical sites such as the Iwaoka Plant and Ichikawa Laboratory. The company targets pharmaceutical companies, chemical manufacturers, and research institutions, delivering tailored solutions for drug development, reagent supply, and industrial applications.
In recent developments, KNC Laboratories transitioned from the Tokyo Stock Exchange's Mothers market to the Growth market in April 2022, enhancing its visibility and access to capital markets. The company relocated its head office and Kobe Laboratory to Port Island, Chuo-ku, Kobe in December 2019, optimizing operations in a high-tech hub. As of April 1, 2025, it employs 346 staff and maintains a capital base of ¥1,995,106,630, with no major acquisitions, partnerships, or new product launches reported in the last 1-2 years.