DKS Co., Ltd. (4461)
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DKS Co., Ltd. Profile
| Specialty Retail Industry | Consumer Discretionary Sector | Mr. Naoki Yamaji CEO | JPX Exchange | JP3475000000 ISIN |
| Japan Country | 1,138 Employees | 29 Sep 2026 Last Dividend | 26 Sep 2018 Last Split | - IPO Date |
Overview
DKS Co. Ltd. is an internationally recognized company with a rich history dating back to its foundation in 1909. Having undergone a name change from Dai-ichi Kogyo Seiyaku Co., Ltd. to DKS Co. Ltd. in 2013, the company has solidified its presence both within Japan and on the global stage. Its core business revolves around the production and sale of surfactants and industrial chemicals, but its pursuits extend far into the realms of life sciences and various material technologies. The company's operations are spread across six main segments: Surfactants, Amenity Materials, Urethane Materials, Functional Materials, Electronic Device Materials, and Life Sciences, showcasing the breadth of its expertise and innovation efforts. With its headquarters located in Kyoto, Japan, DKS Co. Ltd. represents a nexus of tradition and forward-thinking strategies in the chemical and life sciences industries.
Products and Services
- Surfactants: A comprehensive range including nonionic, anionic, cationic, and amphoteric products alongside customized surfactant blends for diverse applications.
- Amenity Materials: Offers a variety of products that contribute to consumer comfort and convenience, including sucrose fatty acid esters, sodium carboxymethyl celluloses, and cellulose nanofibers. Products in this category also comprise polyvinyl pyrrolidone, polyacrylamide and polyacrylate, industrial deodorants, and more.
- Urethane Materials: The company’s offerings include polyether polyol, urethane prepolymer, and systems for urethane applications, catering to a wide range of industrial requirements.
- Functional Materials: Focuses on innovative materials such as radiation-curable monomers and oligomers, waterborne polyurethanes, flame retardants, and the versatile polymerizable surfactant HITENOL, serving specialized industrial functions.
- Electronic Device Materials: DKS supplies state-of-the-art materials for electronic applications, including ionic liquids, ion-conductive polymers, and materials for injection molding processes, not to mention conductive pastes critical for electronic device manufacturing.
- Life Sciences: Beyond its chemical production, the company also delves into health-related products like Tenworm Flower Grass, Silkworm Cordyceps, Sudachin, providing natural solutions for well-being.
