Company DescriptionIshihara Sangyo Kaisha, Ltd. engages in the manufacture and sale of organic and inorganic chemicals in Japan, Asia, the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company offers titanium dioxide (TiO2) products under the TIPAQUE trade name, which includes white pigments for applications in paints, inks, plastics, paper, and other products; yellow pigments; and functional materials, such as ultrafine TiO2, ultrafine ZnO, electro-conductive materials, photocatalytic TiO2, high purity TiO2, titanium tetrachride, TiO2 for catalytic use, acicular type TiO2, glass coating, and battery materials. In addition, it offers matting agents; heat shield materials; agrochemicals, including herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, and nematicides; animal healthcare products; pharmaceutical reagents; and CF3-Pyridine organic intermediates for use in the pharmaceutical research. Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha, Ltd. was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.
How the Company Makes MoneyIshihara Sangyo Kaisha, Ltd. makes money primarily through the production and sale of titanium dioxide, which serves as a key revenue stream given its widespread application in various industries such as paints, coatings, and plastics. The company also generates income from its functional materials division, which includes the production of electronic materials and catalysts. Additionally, the agricultural chemicals sector contributes to its revenue through the sale of herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides. Strategic partnerships and collaborations in research and development further bolster the company's financial performance, enabling it to innovate and expand its market reach.