Harima Chemicals Group Inc. (4410)

Overview

Harima Chemicals Group, Inc., a diversified company with a global presence, primarily focuses on the manufacturing and sale of a wide range of chemicals. With operations spread across Japan, China, the rest of Asia, South and North America, and Europe, the company caters to a varied industrial sector base. Operating through various segments including Resin & Tall Oil Products, Paper Chemicals, Electronics Materials, and Lawter, the company has made significant strides since its inception. Originally established as Harima Chemicals, Inc. in 1947, it underwent a name change to Harima Chemicals Group, Inc. in October 2012, marking a phase of expansion and restructuring. The corporate headquarters are situated in Tokyo, Japan, reflecting the company's roots and its central governance. Over the years, Harima Chemicals Group has diversified its offerings, expanding into areas such as industrial detergents and real estate management services, further demonstrating its flexibility and dynamic approach to business.

Products and Services

• Resin & Tall Oil Products

  This segment includes printing ink resins used in various forms of media to display information and colors vividly. Paint resins offered by Harima Chemicals Group provide protection against rust and deterioration while enhancing the appearance of numerous man-made objects. Additionally, this segment caters to the needs for adhesive resins and synthetic rubber emulsifiers, underlining the wide-ranging applications of Harima’s chemical products in diverse industries.

• Paper Chemicals

  Harima offers a comprehensive range of paper chemicals, which include sizing agents designed to prevent the bleeding of water-based inks, paper strengthening agents to provide structural fortification, coating agents for enhancing paper surfaces, and pitch control agents. These products play a critical role in improving the quality and durability of paper products, catering to the needs of the paper manufacturing industry.

• Electronics Materials

  This segment provides state-of-the-art electronic materials, including solder pastes and conductive pastes essential for mounting microchips and forming electronic circuits. Additionally, Harima Chemicals Group offers aluminum brazing materials used in the manufacture of aluminum products, showcasing the company’s expertise in materials critical to the electronics manufacturing sector.

• Lawter

  A specialized segment focused on the manufacture and sale of adhesive resin and printing ink resins. This underlines Harima’s commitment to serving the printing industry and its ancillary sectors with high-quality resins that meet the stringent requirements of these industries.

• Industrial Detergents and Real Estate Management Services

  Beyond its core chemical manufacturing endeavors, Harima Chemicals Group also ventures into the manufacture and sale of industrial detergents, catering to a broad spectrum of industrial cleaning needs. Moreover, the company offers real estate management services, demonstrating its versatility and ability to diversify its business operations.