Sunstar Inc.

In 1932, the founder entered the bicycle parts business. They manufactured a rubber glue in a portable metal tube so that tires could be repaired on the go, revolutionizing the industry with creative innovation, and quickly became a market leader.

Founded in Osaka as a trading company manufacturing and selling bicycle rubber glue.

In 1954, the bicycle parts business was expanded, and gear crank production was started.

In 1966, a joint venture was established with a major American hair care company, and VO5 hair spray was launched in Japan.

In 1967, a joint venture with an American chemical company, Sunstar Essex Chemicals, was established, and production of automotive windows and building sealants began.

1986: Established an automotive adhesive production base in the United States.

In 1992, Sunstar Deutschland GmbH was established near Frankfurt, Germany.

In 1995, Sunstar Engineering Indonesia was established as a production and sales base for motorcycles in Indonesia.

In 2004, a sales office for consumer goods business was established in Mexico.

In 2007, a sales office for consumer goods business was established in Argentina.

In 2008, a sales office for consumer goods business was established in Colombia.

In 2013, a product development center was established at the Singapore factory.