Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. Unsponsored ADR (SOMMY)

Overview

Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited, founded in 1913 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, operates globally across diverse segments including Chemicals & Plastics, Energy and Functional Materials, IT-related chemicals, Health and Crop Sciences, and Pharmaceuticals, among others. The company is renowned for its comprehensive range of products and services that cater to various industries such as agriculture, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and construction, supporting technological advancements and contributing to the well-being of communities worldwide.

Products and Services

• Essential Chemicals & Plastics:

  This segment offers an array of synthetic resins including polyethylene, polypropylene, and polymethyl methacrylate resins. It also provides raw materials for synthetic fibers, along with various essential industrial chemicals used in numerous applications.

• Energy & Functional Materials:

  Features products such as alumina and aluminum used in energy products, resorcinol used in tires, wood adhesives, flame retardants, ultraviolet ray absorbants, and polymer additives. It also includes synthetic rubber for diverse applications and engineering plastics and materials for lithium-ion secondary batteries essential for electronic components and next-generation vehicles.

• IT-Related Chemicals:

  Offers polarizing films, touch screen sensor panels, color resists, and polymer OLED materials for displays. It also supplies materials like photoresists and high-purity chemicals for the semiconductor manufacturing process, along with compound semiconductor materials for communication terminal equipment.

• Health & Crop Sciences:

  Provides a broad selection of crop protection chemicals, fertilizers, feed additives, and household insecticides. This segment also encompasses active pharmaceutical ingredients and intermediates alongside products aimed at controlling infectious diseases.

• Pharmaceuticals:

  Focuses on the development and distribution of prescription and diagnostic pharmaceuticals, catering to various healthcare needs and improving patient outcomes.

• Others:

  Includes supplementary services such as the supply of electric power and steam, design, construction, and supervision of chemical plants. Additionally, it offers transportation, warehousing services, and conducts physical property and environmental analysis to support its core operations and ensure efficiency and sustainability.