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Message from
the President

Osamu Noma, PresidentOsamu Noma, President

We aim to unlock greater growth together with our stakeholders as a fine chemical company that speeds up the evolution of industries.

Osamu Noma,
President

Since our founding in 1928, Sugai Chemical has built up our own proprietary organic synthesis and production technologies through a great deal of trial, error and progress for close to a century. Today, we have established “one product, one customer” model of contract manufacturing to satisfy requirements of our customers. This enables us to supply a broad range of products to customers around the world, such as intermediates for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and functional materials, along with surfactants. In recent years, we are focusing also on the development of our original products in response to more sophisticated and diverse market need.
    Moreover, we are dedicating more attention to sustainability initiatives to ensure that that we continue to evolve and grow in a sustainable manner. While circumstances surrounding us change by the minute, we are committed to being a company that brings value to society by understanding and addressing social issues such as digital transformation and climate change.
    We will fulfill our corporate social responsibilities and achieve our mission of becoming more than just a manufacturer of intermediates, transitioning into a fine chemical company that speeds up the evolution of various industries.
    I would like to personally thank our stakeholders for your continued support as we move forward.

Company Policy &
Philosophy

Washite Nagarezu

Company Policy

Washite Nagarezu

Keeping harmonious relations with everyone, but have own ideas and should not be swept away by others.

Philosophy

It is our understanding that “Power to develop new, creative technology is essential for the growth of the company”.
    We believe that it is the basis of company management that we should return profit, which we earn under enhancing corporate value through diligent work with high standard of ethics, back to the society and stakeholders, as well as that we should seek the happiness of employees.

Company Profile

Company NameSUGAI CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
EstablishmentJanuary 1928
IncorporatedApril 14, 1952
Head Office4-4-6, Uzu, Wakayama-shi, Wakayama, 641-0043 Japan
TEL : +81-73-422-1171 FAX : +81-73-422-1177
BusinessManufacture and Sale of AIs and Intermediates for Agrochemicals, Intermediates for Pharmaceuticals, Functional Chemicals, Dyestuffs, and Pigments, and Surfactants
Capital¥2,510 million
Stock ExchangeStandard Market, Tokyo Stock Exchange
The board members
President
Osamu Noma
Chairman of the Board
Haruo Takeda
Managing Director
Takaharu Yamashita
Director
Takashi Shuji
Director
(Audit & Supervisory
Committee Member)
Yoshinori Ishito
Outside Director
(Audit & Supervisory
Committee Member)
Moriyoshi Yamanaka
Outside Director
(Audit & Supervisory
Committee Member)
Mayumi Uchikawa

Organization

Organization

Branch Information

Head Office / Wakayama Research Institute
Head Office / Wakayama Research Institute
  • 4-4-6, Uzu, Wakayama, 641-0043 Japan
    MAP
    TEL: +81-73-422-1171
    FAX: +81-73-422-1177
  • < By Train >
    From JR Wakayama station
    Use bus to reach Takamatsu-Kita bus stop
    10 minutes walk from Takamatsu-Kita bus stop
  • < By Car >
    20 minutes from Wakayama Interchange
    15 minutes from Wakayama Minami (south) Smart Interchange
For inquiries from foreign countries, please contact Osaka Office below.
Osaka Office
Osaka Office
  • Osaka Toyota Bldg. 4-3-11, Minami-Senba, Chuo-ku, Osaka, 542-0081 Japan
    MAP
    TEL: +81-6-6251-0631
    FAX: +81-6-6244-0078
  • < By Train >
    3 minutes walk from Exit 3 of Shinsaibashi station (Osaka Metro Midosuji Line)
Tokyo Office
Tokyo Office
  • No. 2 Miki Bldg. 3-15-5, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 103-0027 Japan
    MAP
    TEL: +81-3-5202-2461
    FAX: +81-3-5202-2466
  • < By Train >
    3 minutes walk from D1 Exit of Nihonbashi station (Toei Asakusa Line)
    5 minutes walk from A5 Exit of Hatchobori station (Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line)
Wakayama Site Wakayama Nishi Factory
Wakayama Site (Wakayama Nishi Factory)
  • 1280 Minato, Wakayama, 640-8404 Japan
    MAP
    TEL: +81-73-423-6341
    FAX: +81-73-423-6345
  • < By Train >
    From JR Wakayama station
    Use bus to reach Minato bus stop
    1 minute walk from Minato bus stop
  • < By Car >
    25 minutes from Wakayama Interchange
    25 minutes from Wakayama Minami (south) Smart Interchange
Fukui Site / Fukui research Institute
Fukui Site / Fukui research Institute
  • 29-75-1, Ishibashicho, Fukui, 910-3137 Japan
    MAP
    TEL: +81-776-85-1150
    FAX: +81-776-85-1101
  • < By Train >
    From JR Fukui station
    Change the train to Echizen-Tetsudo (local line) and get off at Nishinagata-Yurinosato station (E35)
    Take the dedicated bus service to get to Sugai Chemical directly at Nishinagata-Yurinosato station (Available on weekdays)
  • < By Car >
    50 minutes from Fukui Interchange

History

1928Founded Sugai Chemical Factory and started production of dyes.
1933Moved to new factory built at 183 Uzu in Wakayama City.
1949Succeeded with domestic production of the pigment intermediate Tobias acid.
1952Established Sugai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
1955Received Excellent Factory Award from the Small and Medium Enterprises Agency.
1958Formulated a policy for corporate development as a specialized manufacturer of intermediates.
1961Started operation of Wakayama Nishi Factory.
Started production of oxalacetic acid diethyl ester sodium salt.
1962“Sugai” in Japanese company name changed from Chinese characters to katakana.
1963Listed on the 2nd section of the Osaka Stock Exchange
1968Construction of a new research laboratory in Uzu, Wakayama City
Started computerization of the internal system.
1972Started operation of Nishihama Product Center (warehouse).
1973Established Biral project team.
1983Established New York office, starting full-scale overseas expansion.
1984Herbicides manufactured from our product gained popularity across the U.S.
1985Founded Sugai Chemie Inc., Ltd.
1990Increased the capital to 2.51 billion yen.
1992Operations begun at Fukui Factory.
Started multiproduct manufacturing for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional chemicals region.
Incorporated New York office as Sugai America Inc.
1996Established F-2 Factory for exclusive pharmaceutical production at Fukui Factory.
Developed and supplied intermediate for ground-breaking HIV therapeutic agent.
1997FDA inspection on Fukui Factory.
Established pilot plant at Fukui Factory.
1998Acquired ISO 9002-1994 certification for Fukui Factory.
1999Acquired ISO 9002-1994 certification for Wakayama Nishi Factory.
2000Acquired ISO 9002-1994 certification for Wakayama Factory.
2001Integrated certification to ISO 9001-1994 (expanded, integrated version).
2003Integrated Wakayama Factory and Wakayama Nishi Factory into Wakayama Site.
Changed the name of Fukui Factory to Fukui Site.
Acquired ISO 9001-2000 (transfer) certification.
2008Established F2-B Factory for exclusive pharmaceutical production at Fukui Site.
2009Established warehouse for general chemicals at Fukui Site.
2010Reassessment for ISO 9001-2008.
Recognized as one of 100 Kansai Active Manufacturer.
Export ratio exceeded 50%.
2013Listed on the 2nd section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) by the consolidation of Osaka and Tokyo Stock Exchange.
2014Established outside storage facility for dangerous goods at Wakayama Site.
2016Made a transition to “Company with Audit and Supervisory Committee.”.
Acquired ISO 14001-2015 certification for Wakayama Site,Fukui Site, and Fukui Research Institute.
2017Fukui Site made the transition to use environment-friendly fuel LNG (liquefied natural gas).
Recognized by Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry for the “Companies Driving Regional Growth” list.
Made a transition to ISO 9001-2015.
2019Equipment investment at Fukui site.
2022Made a transition to the Standard Market of the TSE with its market reorganization.
Registered by Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare as a “Youth Yell” company.