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Quick Guide to
New Japan Chemical
Outline of our Company
Corporate Philosophy
We contribute to the development of society through our creations.
Vision2030
Since the beginning of our Company, we have continued to develop chemical materials that benefit society.
And right now, we are working to create materials with unique originality in order to achieve the Vision 2030.
Net Sales
33,105million yen
*FY ended March 31, 2023
Employees
434
*As of March 31, 2023
History
1920
Began selling oxygen produced through water electrolysis
1922
Added hydrogen to fish oil to produce hardened oil (the origin of our hydrogenation technologies)
1951
・Hydrogenated palm/coconut oil to produce higher alcohols
・Began the plasticizer business
1982
・Developed the nucleating agent that improves the transparency of polyolefins
・Began the specialty chemicals business
1993
Developed vegetable-derived unsaturated alcohols
2001
Developed lubricants for HDD motor applications
100th
Anniversary
2019.11.10
We will continue to pursue creations that benefit society for the next 100 years.
Products
Oleochemicals
We provide raw materials for toiletries and detergents for industrial use to contribute to a clean and healthy life.
Main Products
alcohols / fatty acids & esters / surfactants
Field of Application
toiletries / cosmetics
Plasticizers
We provide plasticizers to soften plastics, including PVC. These products are used in homes or buildings.
Main Products
heat-resistant plasticizers / radiation-resistant plasticizers
Field of Application
building materials (floorings, wallpapers) / wire & cable coatings
Resin Raw Materials
We provide epoxy resin curing agents and resin raw materials. These products are used in various applications including electronics.
Main Products
epoxy resin curing agents / polyester raw materials
Field of Application
LED sealings / painting- materials / electronic insulating materials
Specialty Chemicals
We provide nucleating agents that improve the transparency of plastics and high-performance lubricants to support the growth of life and industry.
Main Products
nucleating agents / lubricants / polyimide
Field of Application
everyday sundries / medical equipment / lubricants for HDD
Research & Development
We have continued to create materials with unique originality through our precise molecular design technologies,
which produce the materials that society needs, and our advanced production methods, such as high-pressure hydrogenation.
Resin Modifier
We provide materials that enhance the value of plastics, such as nucleating agents that raise the quality and productivity of polyolefins.
Information
&
Communication
We provide the high-heat-resistant polyimide required in the 5G and 6G eras, as well as optical materials for VR and AR that produce high-definition images. We will support the information and communications technologies of the future.
Biomass
We develop bio-based products such as 100% vegetable-derived ester oils and bio-based plasticizers with the oleo-chemical technologies we have cultivated over the years. We are working to create materials that solve environmental challenges.
Here and There! New Japan Chemical
Our products are used in many different places, such as homes, streets, and workplaces.
CSR
We create social values through our business to achieve our corporate philosophy.
Our goal is to realize both the sustainable growth of society and the New Japan Chemical Group.
＜New Japan Chemical Group CSR Policy＞
Solving Challenges of Society
We aim for our Group's sustainable growth by solving challenges of society through our business.
Responsibility for Environment
We take responsibility for the impacts of our business activities on the environment and conduct operations in harmony with the global environment.
Responsibility for Safety
We place safety as our top priority in business operations. We provide safety and security in our workplace and local communities.
Respect for Human Rights
We respect basic human rights and eliminate any inhumane practices such as discrimination, unfair labor practices, and harassment.
Corporate Governance
We strive for sound and highly transparent management, deepening the understanding and trust of all stakeholders.
Responsibility for Employees
We support the self-realization of employees and ensure a safe and fulfilling workplace.
Mid-Term Management Plan (FY2021~2025)
We have established a Five-Year Mid-Term Management Plan to achieve the Vision 2030 “Be the best SPICE!”
We are implementing this plan with the keywords “All member participation,” “Speed,” and “GRIT.”
Concept
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We boldly take on environmental, social, and human-related challenges and aim to become a value-creating company.
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Our management resources are focused on the following areas: information & communication, mobility, life science, and the environment.
＜Target for FY 2025＞
Net Sales
36billion yen
Operating Profit
2.2billion yen
ROE
8.0%
＜Business Strategy＞
Rebuilding of Earning Power
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scraps & builds our existing businesses and optimizes our business portfolio
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shifts to high-value products
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thoroughly reduces costs
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increases the ratio of overseas sales
Gaining a Competitive Advantage through Innovation
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promotes open innovation based at the Kyoto R&D Center.
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drives Digital Transformation to improve productivity and create new markets
Promoting CSR Management
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strengthens our CSR system and solves challenges of society through our business
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expands businesses that use natural materials and clean energy
Reorganization and Strengthening Human Resource Development
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accelerates decision-making through organizational simplification and the use of project teams
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promotes diversity & inclusion
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establishes a company where everyone is rewarded for their efforts
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encourages and actively supports our employees’ challenges
Vision
2030
