Company

Message from the President

Arakawa Chemical Group was founded in 1876, and we will celebrate the 150th anniversary in 2026. This has been achieved through the support of all parties with stakes in our company including our shareholders, business partners, and the local community. As such, we would like to express our deepest gratitude for the support offered by all parties.

We develop a wide range of products from daily commodities that are necessary in our daily life to high-value-added products that support advanced technology in the following four categories: functional coating chemicals, paper chemicals & environmental business, adhesive & biomass materials, and fine chemicals & electronics, by continuously deepening sustainable materials represented by rosin and our proprietary technologies cultivated over years. In the milestone year of the 150th anniversary, we have established the Life Science Business Promotion Department with the aim of further promoting commercialization in the life sciences domain (healthcare, agriculture, and cosmetics) and will work toward the creation of new businesses.

From April 2026, "6th Medium-Term Management Plan (FY2026-FY2030)" is underway. On this major milestone, the Company has established a new slogan, " V-ACTION for the Future -Refining our Minds and Mastery, Enriching Life and Society-". Under this slogan, the Company will focus on strengthening its value creation capabilities through challenge and transformation, centered on "Accelerating business portfolio transformation" and "Improving productivity and capital efficiency." Furthermore, the Company aims to maximize corporate value over the mid-to-long term by placing "Cash Generation" at the core of its transformation and establishing a virtuous cycle of growth investment, human capital investment, financial soundness, and shareholder returns, while continuing to strive to meet the expectations of all stakeholders and continue to be a trusted company. In addition, we will continue to contribute to the sustainable development of the company by placing the highest priority on safe operations, pursuing quality and environmental protection, strengthening corporate governance functions, and proactively implementing sustainability initiatives throughout the supply chain to contribute to the realization of a carbon-circulating society.

We look forward to your further support and cooperation.

Representative Director & President　　　Nobuyuki Takagi