Chemicals Business
Business Model
Taking advantage of its highly specialized employees, Chori develops and supplies products based on a market-in approach. We respond to customer needs through our extensive lineup of highperformance materials.
Sustainability of the Chemicals Business
Lithium compound production project in Chile
The evaporation method commonly used to extract lithium components from brine water was associated with concerns over its significant environmental impact. In contrast, Chori has been participating in a project to produce lithium compounds through the use of a new method that enables only lithium components to be extracted from brine water, thereby maintaining the water volume of salt flats. Compared with our conventional approach, this new extraction method contributes to significant reductions in production time, and because it does not hinge on weather conditions, the production volume can be adjusted in line with market conditions.
Through such means, Chori will address the needs of the lithium-ion battery market, which we anticipate will expand even more going forward.
Sustainable Sources of Protein
Chori is developing sustainable sources of marine feed by producing novel protein using the latest biotechnology.
Biodegradable Resin
Chori has recently been expanding our lineup of biodegradable resin, a raw material used in seed sheets. Seed sheets serve as a means to prevent the evaporation of soil moisture and are used for weed and pest control. As they are made of biodegradable resin, they eventually decompose into water and carbon dioxide. Accordingly, they eliminate the need for disposing waste while reducing the use of plastic, and because the seed sheets do not need to be collected, they help enhance agricultural productivity.
We are also working to enhance our lineup of biodegradable resin derived from plants such as cassava and taro, which we are utilizing as raw material for garbage and shopping bags due to the soft texture they generate.
Chemicals
Performance Chemicals Dept.
Global Business Development Leveraging Our Overseas Network
Leveraging our global network, we conduct international business primarily focused on the import and export of urethane raw materials, resins, and additives. We place particular emphasis on environmentally conscious fields such as biodegradable resins, plant-derived resins, and recycled resins. In addition to resins themselves, we also propose compound materials and molded products to meet diverse customer needs.
- Urethane raw materials
- Nylon and nylon raw materials
- Resins (biodegradable and marine-biodegradable resins, recycled resins) and compounds
- Resin raw materials and resin additives (glass fibers)
- Aluminum materials for heat exchangers
Advanced Materials Dept.
Developing Businesses That Respond Quickly to Market Needs, from Functional Chemicals to Environmental Products
We are primarily engaged in the import and export of resin raw materials, cosmetic ingredients, and coating materials. In response to the growing global awareness of environmental issues, we are strengthening our efforts in growth markets by focusing on a wide range of environmentally friendly products—such as recycled materials and bio-based raw materials—with the aim of contributing to the realization of a carbon neutral society.
- Raw materials for coatings, inks, and adhesives
- Resin raw materials
- Cosmetics and personal care products
- Environment-related products
- Resin raw materials and resin additives (talc)
Inorganic Fine Materials Dept.
Spearheading the Inorganic Materials Market with a Global Perspective
We provide innovative solutions to various industries through our handling of a wide range of products, from minerals and metals to cutting-edge materials, and a balanced portfolio built through trade and business investments.
- Glass and ceramic raw materials
- High-performance metal materials
- High-performance inorganic chemical materials
- Agriculture-related materials and fertilizer-related raw materials
e-Materials Dept.
Materials Supporting the Electronics and Energy Sectors under the Concept of “Electronics · Energy · Ecology”
Under the concept of “Electronics · Energy · Ecology,” we provide a wide range of materials that support the electronics and energy industries. Our lineup covers everything from basic chemical products such as phosphoric acid and yellow phosphorus to aluminum electrolytic capacitor materials, battery and battery-related materials, fluorine compounds, and functional inorganic materials. Through stable supply and technical proposals, we contribute to the development of sustainable society and industry.
- Raw materials for capacitors and electronic components
- Semiconductor materials and functional materials
- Yellow phosphorus, purified phosphoric acid, and phosphate compounds
- Storage batteries such as lithium-ion batteries and related materials
Fine Chemicals Dept.
Providing Comprehensive Support from Research and Development to Commercial Production
Chori has established global partnerships with contractors and suppliers in five regions of the world (India, China, Eastern Europe, North America, and Asia). We promote a market-in business model and develop raw materials that are customized according to customer needs through the services of our contractors. We are focused on developing new products and expanding our network of business partners in the Indian subcontinent as well as expanding our line of bio-related products.
- Pharmaceutical ingredients and intermediates
- Agrochemical ingredients and intermediates
- Functional intermediates (semiconductor and electronics materials)
- Bio-related products
Life Science Dept.
Sourcing Raw Materials for Food, Feed, Pharmaceuticals, and Fertilizers Through a Four-Region Network Spanning the Americas, Europe, China, and Asia
Chori handles a variety of raw materials for food, from feedstuff and fertilizers to ingredients for processed food, as well as pharmaceutical ingredients, and is developing businesses that help people lead healthy and affluent lifestyles. Looking ahead to the future, we are working with business partners around the world to promote the development of new alternative protein businesses in the food and feedstuff fields.
- Food ingredients and additives, processed foods, and frozen vegetables
- Feed ingredients and additives and fertilizer raw materials
- Pharmaceutical ingredients
Chori Machinery Co., Ltd.
Swiftly Addressing Changes in the Global Market Through Information Acquired from Our Unique Network
Chori engages in transactions of transportation equipment, such as four wheeled vehicles, two-wheeled vehicles, and trucks, as well as agricultural machinery and other equipment with Central and South America and Europe. We will draw on our sophisticated information network and our sound relationships with business partners to respond promptly to market changes and engage in offshore trade with China and Mexico for automobiles based on semi-knocked-down production.
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