On April 1, 2025, Seiko PMC—a name we have known for 20 years—will become CHEMIPAZ. Following nearly half a year of discussions within the company, this name was created to express the intention and passion of all employees to work together and innovate with a sense of urgency and the ability to execute.

The new company name CHEMIPAZ consists of: “CHEM” representing our origin in chemistry; “P” representing people, that is, our employees as well as our customers and society who our products serve; and “AZ” representing everything from A to Z, or our desire to contribute to a wide range of fields.

And while our name may change, our commitment to providing our customers with high-quality products and services and to environmental and social contributions will remain steadfast. We look forward to bringing you more innovations under the CHEMIPAZ Group name.

The CHEMIPAZ Group began in the manufacture and sale of papermaking chemicals. Since then, we have continued to expand both our areas of business as well as our geographical locations. In 2014, we welcomed KJ Chemicals Corporation, which handles functional monomers, and in 2019, we welcomed adhesive manufacturer Total Acrylic Polymer Industry Corporation (Taiwan) to the Group. In addition, we have been expanding our production network in Asia, adding physical locations in China in 2005, Taiwan in 2019, and Vietnam in 2022.
Looking at new product groups, we expect demand to grow for KJ Chemicals’ low-toxicity functional solvents and Total Acrylic Polymer Industry’s solvent-free UV-curable pressure sensitive adhesives. We are also working to expand sales and applications of developed products that use our technologies, such as CNF resin composite STARCEL™, non-fluorinated oil-resistant coating agents, and biofilm control agents. Each of these products embody our new mission, “Comfort for a New Future,” helping reduce society’s impact on the environment as a whole while also helping to realize the comforts of daily life. Going forward, we expect these products will support the growth of the Group in line with our Mission, Vision, and Values (MVV).

In January 2024, the company was taken private with an investment from Carlyle, one of the world’s leading private equity funds. We have used this opportunity to implement a wide range of initiatives. In July of last year, we formulated a medium-term management plan. With this, we aim to become a leading company in a niche field by leveraging our technological capabilities. This plan is based on the acceleration of overseas expansion, the restructuring of existing businesses, and the creation of new products and businesses. As part of these efforts, in the following October, we restructured our businesses by integrating our Papermaking Chemicals Business and Resin Products Business with the Functional Chemicals Business operated by our subsidiary KJ Chemicals and the Pressure Sensitive Adhesives Business operated by our Taiwanese subsidiary Total Acrylic Polymer Industry into two broad business units. We did so with the aim of optimally allocating resources, improving efficiency, and creating synergies within and outside these businesses.

Our Group is also focused on enhancing our foundation—our human resources. We are implementing a range of measures based on our basic policy of creating a corporate environment where personnel who think for themselves and take on challenges can grow and thrive. More specifically, we are revising our personnel system so that individuals can better feel a sense of satisfaction and the joy of achievement. We are also promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) rooted in our push to be more global.

Our Group aims to restructure our existing business foundation in line with changes in the business environment, and at the same time, promote various measures to accelerate the growth of expanding segments. Working together, our Group will play a role in creating a better future by striving to achieve the goals set forth in our medium-term management plan.
to your continued support and partnership.