Addressing global issues such as climate change and circular economy

The Performance Materials Business Unit strives to develop materials-based business in a wide range of growth industries, with the aim of realizing a sustainable society and prosperous lives for people around the world.

In the functional materials business area, we offer global distribution of synthetic polymers, inorganic chemicals and industrial gases, hydrogen infrastructure and plastic recycling. In the advanced materials business area, we provide procurement and EMS related services, as well as dental practice management services in the U.S. market. We also handle semiconductors, substrates and rechargeable battery materials. In the specialty chemicals business area, we cater to the beauty and personal care market with products that meet diverse consumer needs. Moreover, we are responding to the growing market demand for environmentally friendly solutions through our proactive engagement in the green/biochemical businesses utilizing non-petrochemical raw materials. In the living & environmental business area, we operate an environment minded forest resource business, as well as engaging in businesses in paper, housing and tire materials, all contributing to the enrichment of people's daily lives and supporting various industries. As a Business Unit, our goal is to bring prosperity to people's lives, foster the circular economy, and promote the development of a low-carbon society.

Developing businesses across industries in collaboration with diverse strategic partners

The Performance Materials Business Unit creates links between businesses within the chemical industry and also with a variety of adjacent industries. We aim to address societal needs, solve global issues, and create new businesses in a variety of fields, such as mobility, electronics, beauty and personal care, forestry, and hydrogen & industrial gas infrastructure, etc.