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| FUSO(THAILAND)CO., LTD. | ||||||||
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| 青島扶桑貿易有限公司 |
In 1952, the late Honorary Chairman Shōzō Akazawa conducted pharmaceutical research as a graduate student at Osaka University School of Pharmacy.
Founding
Former honorary chairman Shōzō Akazawa conducted pharmaceutical research as a graduate student at Osaka University School of Pharmacy
In 1957, research and production of chlorinated compounds were carried out, and the manufacturing of fatty acid chlorides began.
With a capital of 2,000 thousand yen, the Osaka factory of Teikoku Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. in Yodogawa-ku, Osaka City was spun off, and Fuso Chemical Industries Co., Ltd. was established.
Researched and produced chlorinated compounds, initiating production of fatty acid chlorides
Established 1957-06-24 (Showa 32)
Established
In 1962, the production of the food additive "malic acid" began.
A Kanzakigawa factory was established in Osaka City.
Commenced production of the food additive "malic acid"
In 1966, the production of the isobutylene derivative "PTBBA" using air oxidation was started.
Commenced production of the isobutylene derivative "PTBBA" using air oxidation
In 1967, the overseas market for malic acid was opened and exports began.
Entered the overseas market for malic acid and began exports
In 1969, the company was recognized as an export-contributing company and received an award from the Minister of International Trade and Industry.
Recognized as an export-contributing company and received an award from the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry
In 1971, the research building at Kanzakigawa factory was completed.
Completed the research building at Kanzakigawa factory
In 1972, the headquarters moved to the current Shin-Osaka office.
Relocated headquarters to the new Osaka-Ōsaka plant
In 1973, the Sakai factory Phase 1 construction (large-scale malic acid production plant) was completed.
Completed Phase 1 construction of the Sakai plant (large-scale malic acid production plant)
In 1975, the development of "malic acid salt" as a malic acid derivative was successful and production began; the manufacturing of FDA-standard malic acid was successful, and stable production of high-purity malic acid began.
In 1975, the Osaka sales office was opened (current headquarters); a laboratory was established within the sales department, and new product development initiatives began.
Successfully developed "malic acid salt" as a malic acid derivative and began production
Successfully produced FDA-grade malic acid and started stable production of high-purity malic acid
Established the Osaka sales office (current headquarters) • Installed a laboratory within the sales department and began new product development initiatives
In 1978, the development of "sodium malate" as a malic acid derivative was successful and production began.
In 1978, the Tokyo branch office was opened.
Successfully developed "sodium malate" as a malic acid derivative and began production
Established the Tokyo branch office
In 1982, the seaweed algaicide "W Clean" was sold to the seaweed farming industry.
Sold the seaweed algae control agent "W Clean" to the seaweed farming industry
In 1984, the application development technology for malic acid derivatives was highly evaluated, and the Minister of Science and Technology Award was received; the Fukuchiyama factory Phase 1 construction (large-scale PTBBA production plant) was completed.
The application development technology for malic acid derivatives was highly praised, receiving the Minister of Science and Technology Award • Completed Phase 1 construction of the Fukuchiyama plant (large-scale PTBBA production plant)
In 1986, the purification of "citric acid" began.
Commenced purification of "citric acid"
In 1987, the full-scale sale of "sodium citrate" began; ultra-high purity "colloidal silica" was adopted as the main raw material for the final polishing slurry of silicon wafers in the semiconductor industry.
Full-scale sales of "sodium citrate" began • Ultra-high purity "colloidal silica" was adopted as the main raw material for the final polishing slurry of silicon wafers in the semiconductor industry
1988 ・Moved headquarters to Takara Bridge, Chuo-ku, Osaka City ・Closed Osaka branch office ・Established Fuso Kousan Co., Ltd. (now Fuso Corporation Co., Ltd.)
Relocated headquarters to Takara-bashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka City; closed the Osaka sales office; established Fuso Kōsan Co., Ltd. (now Fuso Corporation)
1990 Established Fukuoka branch office
Established Fukuoka Sales Office
1994 Established Qingdao Fuso Refining and Processing Co., Ltd.
Established Qingdao Fuso Refining and Processing Co., Ltd.
1995 Established Qingdao Fuso Trading Co., Ltd.
Established Qingdao Fuso Trading Co., Ltd.
2001 ・Renamed Tokyo branch office to Tokyo Headquarters, Fukuchiyama plant to Kyoto Plant (now Kyoto First Plant), Sakai plant to Osaka Plant ・Listed shares on the JASDAQ market
Renamed Tokyo Sales Office to Tokyo Branch, Fukuchiyama Factory to Kyoto Factory (now Kyoto First Factory), Sakai Factory to Osaka Factory; listed shares on the JASDAQ market
2003 ・Started manufacturing and selling gluconic acid after acquiring PMP Co. ・Established Qingdao Fuso Second Refining and Processing Co., Ltd. (now Fuso Chemical (Qingdao) Co., Ltd.)
Started manufacturing and selling gluconic acid following acquisition of PMP Co.
Established Qingdao Fuso Second Refining and Processing Co., Ltd. (now Fuso Chemical (Qingdao) Co., Ltd.)
2004 ・Completed Phase 1 construction (warehouse) of Kyoto Second Plant ・Established Shanghai branch of Qingdao Fuso Refining and Processing Co., Ltd.
Completed Phase 1 construction (warehouse) of Kyoto Second Factory; established Shanghai branch of Qingdao Fuso Refining and Processing Co., Ltd.
2005 Expanded electronic materials manufacturing equipment at Kyoto First Plant
Expanded electronic materials manufacturing equipment at Kyoto First Factory
2006 Moved Tokyo Headquarters to Nihonbashi Motomachi
Relocated Tokyo Branch to Nihonbashi Motomachi
2007 Completed electronic materials manufacturing equipment at Kyoto Second Plant
Completed electronic materials manufacturing equipment at Kyoto Second Factory
2008 ・Established FUSO (THAILAND) CO., LTD. ・Established Ocean Chemical Co., Ltd. as a subsidiary of Fuso Corporation
Established FUSO (THAILAND) CO., LTD.
2010 Renamed Tokyo Headquarters and established Tokyo Main Office
Renamed Tokyo Branch and established Tokyo Headquarters
2011 ・Constructed new factory of FUSO (THAILAND) CO., LTD. ・Moved Tokyo Main Office to current location
Constructed new factory of FUSO (THAILAND) CO., LTD.; moved Tokyo Headquarters to current location
2013 Opened Tokyo Research Institute within Kanagawa Science Park (KSP), Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Opened Tokyo Research Institute within Kanagawa Science Park (KSP), Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture
2014 ・Acquired organic acid business from Mitsui Chemicals Inc. and began sales of anhydrous malic acid and fumaric acid ・Selected as one of the 100 Global Niche Top Companies by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
Acquired organic acid business from Mitsui Chemicals, Ltd.; began sales of anhydrous malic acid and fumaric acid
Selected as one of the 100 Global Niche Top Companies by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
2015 Listed shares on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange
Listed shares on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange
2017 Opened Kashima facility in Kashima City, Ibaraki Prefecture
Opened Kashima Office in Kanasumi City, Ibaraki Prefecture
2018 ・Transitioned to a company with an Audit Committee ・Excluded Ocean Chemical Co., Ltd. from consolidated subsidiaries by transferring all its shares
Transitioned to a company with an Audit Committee; excluded from consolidated subsidiaries following full share transfer of Ocean Chemical Co., Ltd.
2019 Completed citric acid manufacturing equipment at Kashima facility
Completed citric acid manufacturing equipment at Kashima Office
2022 ・Launched Coated Fruit Acids (Coated Fruit Acid M, Coated Fruit Acid C, Coated Fruit Acid V) ・Moved from the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange to the Prime Market due to market classification review ・Opened Kobe Research Institute within Kobe Medical Device Development Center
上市 of Coated tartaric acid (Coated tartaric acid M, Coated tartaric acid C, Coated tartaric acid V)
Due to a review of market classification, moved from the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange to the Prime Market; established the Kobe Research Institute within the Kobe Medical Device Development Center
2023 • Ultra-high purity colloidal silica manufacturing equipment completed at Kashima plant • Headquarters relocated to current location
Completion of ultra-high purity colloidal silica manufacturing equipment at the Kashima facility; relocated headquarters to the current location
On October 30, 2026, we renewed the IR information page. We aimed to provide the latest information in an easy-to-understand manner and make various documents easier to view by redesigning the design and functionality. We guide users on how to use the new IR information top page and the IR library.
The corporate character 'FUSO Explorers Mikkirin & Tsukurin', embodying 'Discovery and Creation', has been born. Mikkirin discovers the potential of materials and nature, while Tsukurin connects those discoveries to new value that benefits society. Through these two, Fuso Chemical Industry aims to convey its technology and passion for craftsmanship to society in a more approachable way.
We express our gratitude for the many visitors who came to Fuso Chemical Industries' booth at the Food Development Expo 2026, held at Tokyo Big Sight from October 14 to 16, 2026. We will accept inquiries about the information provided on the day and continue to strive to provide new products and technologies, demonstrating our commitment to contributing to customers' problem solving through fruit acids and food additive formulations.
Fusō Chemical Industries Co., Ltd. will construct a new research facility in Higashi-Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, to strengthen its research and development system. The facility will be developed as a research and development hub supporting the growth of the life sciences and electronic materials businesses, in line with the mid-term management plan "Leap 2030". Construction will begin in October 2026, with completion scheduled for February 2028, and operations are expected to start in spring 2028.
Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd. has issued its Integrated Report 2025 to present financial and non-financial information together. The report introduces the company's value creation process, medium- to long-term growth strategy, and sustainability initiatives.
Fuso Chemical Industry has published introduction content for its production sites in Kyoto, Kashima, and Osaka. It introduces the organizational values and working environment through interviews with site managers and employees. It conveys the sense of job satisfaction and workplace atmosphere through employee voices.
Fuso Chemical Industry has created an introduction page for its mid-term management plan 'Leap 2030', which clearly summarizes growth strategies and long-term vision using charts.
Fuso Chemical Industry announced the details of its mid-term management plan 'Leap 2030' on May 18, 2026, providing explanatory videos and materials.
The company has released a new approximately 15-minute video introducing its life science and electronic materials products, facilities, and history.
A signboard for "Sandanike Fusō Chemical Industry Arena" was installed at Fukuchiyama City Sandanike Park General Gymnasium, and a curtain-cutting ceremony was held.