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Who we are

Otsuka Chemical gives form, KATACHI, to the potential of materials.

Otsuka Chemical began its business by extracting chemicals from seawater bittern in 1950.
Our products and technologies benefit from the gifts of nature and are now being used in a variety of industrial fields.
Otsuka Chemical's corporate philosophy is “Trusted by individuals, trusted by the company, trust is the dream of our society.
Building trust with technology and commitment. Spreading trust with the people around the world.” In B to B business, we have grown as a company producing unique chemicals by respecting that trust.

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「KATACHI Business」
as defined by Otsuka Chemical

Who we are

We will help solve all of the wide variety of problems faced by customers around the world by making KATACHI Business,our key theme and combining the conventional materials business and tangible products such as components into the KATACHI Business,.

Mission 01

Promoting global management

Otsuka Chemical aspires to become a unique chemical company that is growing globally. We will develop innovative products to quickly meet customers' needs.

Mission 02

Contribute to the realization of a sustainable society

Otsuka Chemical will further focus
Otsuka Chemical will work harder on sustainability initiatives as we seek solutions to achieve carbon neutrality and resolve many other issues.

Bring needed solutions to where they are needed

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About Otsuka Chemical

To remain a company that contributes to the global environment and affluent lifestyles, Otsuka Chemical will continue to seek to make unique products as every individual within the company endeavors to ensure compliance.

About us

Founding year

1950
Employees

1,976people

As of the end of December 2023
Consolidated sales

87.43billion yen
Bases

world17locations

「Making the Leap to KATACHI Business」

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「KATACHI Business」

Here are some examples of Otsuka Chemical's KATACHI Business.

KATACHI story

Otsuka Chemical and Sustainability

Based on its Corporate Philosophy, the Otsuka Group seeks to solve social issues through its business operations and to achieve sustainable growth and a healthy, sustainable society. To this end, we will stay committed to the achievement of our goal of contributing to our society and the Earth based on an optimal governance structure.

Sustainability