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| NICCA KOREA CO., LTD. | ||||||||
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| Emori Engineering Co., Ltd. |
Our founder, the late Kiyoyoshi Emori, participated in the management of Miyashita Refining Agent Industry. Started manufacturing of textile oils and amino acids.
Nicca Chemical Industry & Co., Ltd. was established.
Our founder, the late Kiyoshi Enomoto, participated in the management of Miyashita Seiren Co., Ltd.
Reorganized Miyashita Refining Agent Industry into a partnership company, Nikka Chemical Industry.
Miyashita Seiren Co., Ltd. was reorganized and renamed Nihonka Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
Reorganized into Nikka Chemical Corporation and relocated to the current headquarters.
Nicca Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. was established.
Reorganized and renamed Nihonka Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., and relocated to the current headquarters.
Nicca Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. was established.
Suffered major damage from the Fukui Great Earthquake and heavy floods, including destruction of buildings and factories, but resumed full operations from the end of the year. Established Osaka Branch (now Osaka Sales Office).
Fukui Massive Earthquake occurred.
The Osaka Branch Office was opened.
Despite significant damage from the Fukui Great Earthquake and major floods, full-scale operations resumed from the end of the year.
Established Nagoya Branch (now Nagoya Sales Office).
The Nagoya Branch Office was opened.
Nagoya Branch Office (now Nagoya Branch) was established.
Established Tokyo Branch (now Tokyo Sales Office).
The Tokyo Branch Office was opened.
Tokyo Branch Office (now Tokyo Branch) was established.
Established Niigata Branch (closed in 2007).
Niigata Branch Office was established (closed in 2007).
Started manufacturing granular and liquid detergents. Established company motto and principles.
Began manufacture of granular and liquid detergent.
Established company motto and guiding precepts.
Started manufacturing granular and liquid detergents. Established company motto and principles.
Began manufacturing granular and liquid detergents. Established company motto and guiding principles.
Established Hokuriku Sales Office within the headquarters (became Hokuriku Branch in 1987, integrated into various departments in 2018). Established Kyoto Branch (closed in 2004).
The Hokuriku Branch Office was opened.
Opened Hokuriku Sales Office within the head office (1987 Hokuriku Branch, integrated into various departments in 2018). Opened Kyoto Branch Office (closed in 2004).
Participated in capital investment in Nikko Chemical Research Institute.
Participated financially in Nikko Chemical Research Institute Co., Ltd.
Completed the research institute (former General Research Institute North Building).
NICCA GENERAL RESEARCH CENTER was established in Fukui.
Completed the research institute (former General Research Institute North Building).
Established a joint venture in Taiwan, Taiwan Nikka Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. (became a subsidiary in 1994).
TAIWAN NICCA CHEMICAL CO., LTD. was established in Taiwan.
Established a joint venture in Taiwan, Taiwan Nikka Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. (1994 subsidiary).
Established Nikka Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. Chiba Factory (absorbed into Nikka Chemical Co., Ltd. in 1989).
The Kanto Factory was established.
Established Nikka Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. Kanto Factory (Asahi City, Chiba Prefecture) (merged into Nikka Chemical Co., Ltd. in 1989).
Established a joint venture in South Korea, Samkyung Nikka Chemical Co., Ltd., completed Daegu Factory (renamed Korea Precision Chemical Co., Ltd. in 1974, became a subsidiary in 1995, renamed NICCA KOREA CO., LTD. in 2002).
NICCA KOREA CO., LTD. and the Daegu Factory were established in Korea.
Established a joint venture in South Korea, Samkyung Nikka Chemical Co., Ltd. Completed Daegu Factory (renamed Korea Precision Chemical Co., Ltd. in 1974, became a subsidiary in 1995, renamed NICCA KOREA CO., LTD. in 2002).
Established a joint venture in Thailand, SIAM TEXTILE CHEMICAL CO., LTD. (became a subsidiary in 2004, renamed STC NICCA CO., LTD. in 2009).
Established a joint venture in Indonesia, PT. INDONESIA NIKKA CHEMICALS CO., LTD. (renamed PT. INDONESIA NIKKA CHEMICALS and became a subsidiary in 1994).
SIAM TEXTILE CHEMICAL CO., LTD. was established in Thailand.
PT. INDONESIA NIKKA CHEMICALS CO., LTD. was established in Indonesia.
Established a joint venture in Thailand, SIAM TEXTILE CHEMICAL CO., LTD. (became a subsidiary in 2004, renamed STC NICCA CO., LTD. in 2009). Established a joint venture in Indonesia, PT. INDONESIA NIKKA CHEMICALS CO., LTD. (renamed PT. INDONESIA NIKKA CHEMICALS and became a subsidiary in 1994).
SIAM TEXTILE CHEMICAL CO., LTD. was established in Thailand. PT. INDONESIA NIKKA CHEMICALS CO., LTD. was established in Indonesia.
Established a joint venture company in the Philippines, PHILIPPINE NIKKA CHEMICALS CORPORATION (1988, dissolved joint venture).
Established a joint venture in the Philippines, PHILIPPINE NIKKA CHEMICALS CORPORATION (dissolved the joint venture in 1988).
Established a joint venture company in Taiwan, Tokua Resin Co., Ltd.
Established a joint venture in Taiwan, Tokua Resin Co., Ltd.
Established Osaka Factory of Nichika Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. (absorbed into Nichika Chemical Co., Ltd. in 1989, closed in 1990).
Established Demi Cosmetics Division (now Demi Cosmetics).
Technical alliance with Jean Morel Institute (France) and L.P.P. (Natural Complex Amino Acids).
Began cosmetics and hair care business field.
Established Osaka Factory of Nikka Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. (merged into Nikka Chemical Co., Ltd. in 1989, closed in 1990). Established Demy Cosmetics Division (now Demy Cosmetics). Formed a technical alliance with Jean Morel Laboratory (France) and L.P.P. (natural amino acids).
Completion of Demi Cosmetics Manufacturing Plant.
Completed Demy Cosmetics Manufacturing Plant.
Completion of Demi Hair Science Laboratory.
Hair Science Research Center was completed.
Completed Demy Hair Science Laboratory.
Technical alliance with Accepta Laboratory (Monaco).
Completion of Sabae Factory (Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture) Phase 1 construction.
We agreed to technical cooperation with Des Laboratoires Asepta (France).
1st Stage of Sabae Factories was completed.
Formed a technical alliance with Acceptor Laboratory (Monaco). Completed the first phase of Sabae Factory (Fukui Prefecture).
Agreed on technical cooperation with Des Laboratoires Asepta (France). Completed the first stage of Sabae factories.
Technical alliance with Chiba Gai Gii Co., Ltd. (now Huntsman Corp./Switzerland) for chemicals.
We agreed to technical cooperation with Ciba-Geigy (New corporate name: HUNTSMAN/Switzerland).
Formed a business alliance with Chiba Gai Gii Company (now Huntsman) in Switzerland for chemicals.
Acquisition of Sun Fiber Co., Ltd. (Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture) (dissolved in 2004).
Acquired Sunfiber Co., Ltd. (Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture) (dissolved in 2004).
Established NICCA U.S.A., INC. in the United States.
Established Hong Kong Nichika Chemical Co., Ltd.
Established joint venture UJT NIKKA CHEMICALS CO., LTD. in Hong Kong (merged into Hong Kong Nichika Chemical Co., Ltd. in 2003).
Completion of Demi Cosmetics First Factory.
Technical alliance with Erokimika Co., Ltd. (Brazil) for chemicals.
Changed company name to Nichika Chemical Co., Ltd.
NICCA U.S.A., INC. was established in America.
HONG KONG NICCA CHEMICAL LTD. was established in Hong Kong.
Established NICCA U.S.A., INC. in the United States. Established Hong Kong Nikka Chemical Co., Ltd. in Hong Kong. Formed a joint venture UJT NIKKA CHEMICALS CO., LTD. (integrated into Hong Kong Nikka Chemical Co., Ltd. in 2003). Completed Demy Cosmetics First Factory. Formed a technical alliance with Erokimica (Brazil). Renamed to Nikka Chemical Co., Ltd.
Established NICCA U.S.A., Inc. in America. Established Hong Kong NICCA Chemical Ltd.
Completion of General Research Institute (now General Research Institute South Building).
Established Sabae Logistics Center (Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture) (integrated into Sabae Factory in 2021).
Established Production Technology Center within Sabae Factory.
Sabae Distribution Center was opened.
Completed General Research Institute (now General Research Institute South Building). Opened Sabae Logistics Center (Fukui Prefecture, Sabae City) (integrated into Sabae Factory in 2021). Established Production Technology Center within Sabae Factory.
NICCA U.S.A. INC. Factory completed.
NICCA U.S.A., INC. Factory was opened in America.
Completed NICCA U.S.A. INC. Factory.
Emori Hika Aqua Building (Sumida-ku, Tokyo, now Aqua Building) completed.
Sapporo Sales Office opened (2012 closed).
Hangzhou Electric Chemical General Factory (now Hangzhou Electric Chemical Group/China) and chemical technology partnership.
Beta Chemicals (Pakistan) and chemical technology partnership.
The Aqua Building was completed in Tokyo.
Completed Emon Nikka Aqua Building (Sumida Ward, Tokyo, now Aqua Building). Opened Sapporo Sales Office (closed in 2012). Formed a technical alliance with Hangzhou Electric Factory (now Hangzhou Electric Group, China) for chemicals. Formed a technical alliance with Beta Chemicals (Pakistan) for chemicals.
Established Guangzhou Nikka Chemical Co., Ltd. in China.
Established Nikka Bio Research Institute (2007, transferred agricultural business to Fukui Seed Co., Ltd.).
Listed on the Nagoya Stock Exchange Second Section.
Fukuoka Sales Office opened.
GUANGZHOU NICCA CHEMICAL CO., LTD. was established in China.
NICCA CHEMICAL CO., LTD. was listed on the Second Section of the Nagoya Stock Exchange.
Established Guangzhou Nikka Chemical Co., Ltd. in China and opened Nikka Bio Research Institute (2007). Transferred agricultural business to Fukui Seed Co., Ltd. Listed on the Second Section of the Nagoya Stock Exchange. Opened Fukuoka Sales Office.
Established Guangzhou NICCA Chemical Co., Ltd. in China. Listed NICCA Chemical Co., Ltd. on the Second Section of Nagoya Stock Exchange.
Nikka Chemical Headquarters Building completed.
Established Hangzhou Nikka Chemical Co., Ltd. in China (closed in 2006).
Headquarters, sales, research institute, Sabae Factory, and Kanto Factory registered for ISO9001.
Acquired all shares of Yamada Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Sumida-ku, Tokyo) (became a subsidiary).
Participated in Erokimika (Brazil) (transferred all shares in 2003).
Headquaters building was completed.
Completion of Nikka Chemical Headquarters Building.
ZHEJIANG NICCA CHEMICAL CO., LTD. was established in China.
NICCA CHEMICAL CO., LTD. Certified according to ISO 9001.
Yamada Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd was converted to a subsidiary.
Established Hangzhou Nikka Chemical Co., Ltd. in China (closed in 2006). Our headquarters, sales, research institute, Sabae factory, and Kanto factory are registered for ISO9001. Acquired all shares of Yamada Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Sumida-ku, Tokyo) (became a subsidiary). Participated in capital of Erokimika Co. (Brazil) (transferred all shares in 2003).
Established Zhejiang NICCA Chemical Co., Ltd. in China. NICCA Chemical Co., Ltd. certified according to ISO 9001. Yamada Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. converted to a subsidiary.
Established joint venture Rhone-Poulenc Nikka Co., Ltd. (Minato-ku, Tokyo, 1998 Rhodia Nikka Co., Ltd., 2014 Solvay Nikka Co., Ltd., 2025 Science Co Nikka Co., Ltd.).
Rhodia & Nicca Co., Ltd. was established in Tokyo.
Established joint venture Rhone-Poulenc Nikka Co., Ltd. (Minato-ku, Tokyo, 1998), renamed to Rhodia Nikka Co., Ltd., Solvay Nikka Co., Ltd., and Science Co. Nikka Co., Ltd. in 2014 and 2025 respectively.
PT. Indonesia Nikka Chemicals Karawang Factory completed.
PT. INDONESIA NIKKA CHEMICALS CO.,LTD. Factory was opened in Indonesia.
Completion of PT. Indonesia Nikka Chemicals Cilegon Plant.
Chemical technology partnership with Organic Kimya (Turkey).
We agreed to technical cooperation with Organic Kimya in Turkey.
Technical alliance with Organic Kimya Co. (Turkey) for chemicals.
Agreed on technical cooperation with Organic Kimya in Turkey.
Sabae Factory registered for ISO14001.
Sabae Factory certified according to ISO 14001.
Sabae Factory registered for ISO14001.
Established Nikka Chemical Technology Consulting (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. in China (2009 renamed to Nikka Chemical R&D (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.).
Established Zhejiang Nikka Chemical Co., Ltd. in China (2017 renamed to Nikka Chemical (China) Co., Ltd.).
Demi Hair Science Square Tokyo opens (Minato-ku, Tokyo).
NICCA KOREA CO., LTD. Jōsai Factory completed.
Kanto Factory registered for ISO 14001 certification.
NICCA CHEMICAL TECHNICAL SOLUTION CENTER (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD. was established in Shanghai.
DEMI Hair Science Square Tokyo was opened in Tokyo.
The Kanto Factory certified according to ISO 14001.
Established Nikka Chemical Technology Consulting (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. in China (renamed to Nikka Chemical R&D (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. in 2009). Established Zhejiang Nikka Chemical Co., Ltd. in China (renamed to Nikka Chemical (China) Co., Ltd. in 2017). Opened Demi Hair Science Square Tokyo. NICCA Korea Co., Ltd. completed Jōsai Factory. Kanto Factory registered for ISO14001.
Established NICCA Chemical Technical Solution Center (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. in Shanghai. Opened DEMI Hair Science Square Tokyo in Tokyo. The Kanto Factory certified according to ISO 14001.
PT. INDONESIA NIKKA CHEMICALS headquarters relocated to Cilegon.
Zhejiang Rihua Chemical Co., Ltd. Phase 1 factory construction completed.
ZHEJIANG NICCA CHEMICAL CO., LTD. Factory was opened.
Relocated PT. Indonesia Nikka Chemicals headquarters to Cilegon. Completed first phase of Zhejiang Nikka Chemical Co., Ltd. plant.
NICCA VIETNAM CO., LTD. established in Vietnam.
Headquarters site (administrative, cosmetics, research, sales departments) registered for ISO 14001 certification.
NICCA VIETNAM CO., LTD. was established.
Head Office certified according to ISO14001.
Established NICCA VIETNAM CO., LTD. in Vietnam. Our headquarters site (management, cosmetics, research, sales) registered for ISO14001.
NICCA VIETNAM CO., LTD. was established. Head Office certified according to ISO14001.
Demi Hair Science Square Osaka opens (Osaka City).
DEMI Hair Science Square Osaka was opened in Osaka.
Opened Demi Hair Science Square Osaka (Osaka City).
Zhejiang Rihua Chemical Co., Ltd. Phase 2 factory construction completed.
Completed second phase of Zhejiang Nikka Chemical Co., Ltd. plant.
Demi Hair Science Square Nagoya opens (Nagoya City).
DEMI Hair Science Square Nagoya was opened in Nagoya.
SIAM TEXTILE CHEMICAL CO., LTD. has changed its name to STC NICCA CO., LTD.
NICCA CHEMICAL TECHNICAL SOLUTION CENTER CO., LTD. has changed its name to NICCA CHEMICAL RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CENTER CO., LTD.
Opened Demi Hair Science Square Nagoya (Nagoya City).
Opened DEMI Hair Science Square Nagoya in Nagoya. SIAM Textile Chemical Co., Ltd. changed its name to STC NICCA Co., Ltd. NICCA Chemical Technical Solution Center Co., Ltd. changed its name to NICCA Chemical Research & Development Center Co., Ltd.
Eral Corporation established (Minato-ku, Tokyo).
Kashima Factory Phase 1 construction completed (Kamisuki City, Ibaraki Prefecture).
EraL CO., LTD. was established.
Kashima Factory was opened in Ibaraki.
Established Eiral Co., Ltd. (Minato-ku, Tokyo). Completed first phase of Kashima Factory (Kamisuki City, Ibaraki Prefecture).
Established EraL Co., Ltd. Opened Kashima Factory in Ibaraki.
Timi Ni (Beijing) International Trading Co., Ltd. established in China.
Established Timi-ni (Beijing) International Trading Co., Ltd. in China.
Taiwan Japan Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. Taoyuan Plant completed.
DEMI KOREA CO., LTD. established in Korea.
Sendai Sales Office opened.
Toen Factory was established in Taiwan.
DEMI KOREA CO.,LTD was established in Korea.
The Sendai Branch Office was opened.
Completed Taoyuan Plant of Taiwan Nikka Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd. Established DEMI KOREA CO., LTD. in Korea. Opened Sendai Sales Office.
Toen Factory was established in Taiwan. DEMI KOREA CO.,LTD was established in Korea. The Sendai Branch Office was opened.
International environmental certification organization Blue Sign signed system partnership (Textile Division).
Kashima Factory registered for ISO 14001 certification.
NICCA CHEMICAL CO., LTD. joined the bluesign system partner (Textile Chemical).
Kashima Factory certified according to ISO 14001.
Signed system partnership agreement with international environmental certification body Blue Sign (Textile Division). Kashima Factory registered for ISO14001.
NICCA CHEMICAL CO., LTD. joined the bluesign system partner (Textile Chemical). Kashima Factory certified according to ISO 14001.
All Nippon Chemical Group (including Nippon Chemical and subsidiaries) unified fiscal year ending in December.
Taiwan Nippon Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd. established a research institute (Nippon Advanced Research Center) in Taoyuan Prefecture (headquarters relocated to Taoyuan).
Hong Kong Nippon Chemical Co., Ltd. opened a驻在事務所 in Bangladesh.
DEMI Korea Co., Ltd. Busan Studio Opening (Busan Metropolitan City, South Korea).
NICCA Group unified their accounting period.
Rhodia & Nicca Co., Ltd. changed its name to SOLVAY NICCA, LTD.
TAIWAN NICCA Advanced Research Center was established in Taiwan Taoyuan.
Unified fiscal year to December across Nikka Chemical Group (including Nikka Chemical and subsidiaries). Established Nikka Advanced Research Center in Taoyuan, Taiwan (relocated headquarters functions to Taoyuan). Opened Hong Kong Nikka Chemical Ltd. representative office in Bangladesh. Opened Busan Studio of DEMI KOREA CO., LTD. (Busan, South Korea).
NICCA Group unified their accounting period. Rhodia & Nicca Co., Ltd. changed its name to SOLVAY NICCA, LTD. TAIWAN NICCA Advanced Research Center was established in Taiwan Taoyuan.
Acquisition of all shares of Daichi Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. (Sumida-ku, Tokyo) (Subsidiary).
Subsidiary of Emori Engineering Co., Ltd. (Fukui City).
Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Second Section.
Ohtomo-chemical ins., corp was converted to a subsidiary.
Emori Engineering Co., Ltd was converted to a subsidiary.
NICCA CHEMICAL CO., LTD. was listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Acquired all shares of Daichi Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. (Sumida-ku, Tokyo) (became a subsidiary). Acquired Emon Engineering Co., Ltd. (Fukui City). Listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Ohtomo-chemical ins., corp was converted to a subsidiary. Emori Engineering Co., Ltd was converted to a subsidiary. NICCA CHEMICAL CO., LTD. was listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Relocated Tokyo branch, Daichi Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. headquarters, and Yamada Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. headquarters to 2-chome, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo. Completed new factory of Yamada Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange and Nagoya Stock Exchange.
NICCA CHEMICAL CO., LTD. was listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Hiroshima Sales Office Opening
Demi Hair Science Square Fukuoka Opening (Fukuoka City) and relocation of Fukuoka Sales Office to the same location.
Zhejiang Rihua Chemical Co., Ltd. changed its trade name to Rihua Chemical (China) Co., Ltd.
Demi Korea Co., Ltd. Daejeon Studio Opening (Daejeon Metropolitan City, South Korea).
Cosmetics Factory (Head Office), Yamada Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Kasumigaura Factory received ISO22716 certification.
NICCA Innovation Center completed (on the head office premises).
The Hiroshima Branch Office was established.
DEMI Hair Science Square Fukuoka was established in Fukuoka.
Zhejiang Nicca Chemical Co., Ltd. changed its name to Nicca Chemical (China) Co., Ltd.
Demi Korea Co., Ltd. Daejeon Studio was established.
Cosmetics Factory and Yamada Pharmaceutical Company Kasumigaura Factory obtained certification for ISO 22716.
Nicca Innovation Center was completed.
Established Hiroshima Sales Office, opened Hair Science Square in Fukuoka (Fukuoka City), and relocated Fukuoka Sales Office to the same site. Changed the company name to Nichika Chemical (China) Co., Ltd. from Zhejiang Rihua Chemical Co., Ltd. DEMI Korea Co., Ltd. established Tejon Studio (Daejeon Metropolitan City, South Korea). Cosmetics factory (headquarters), Yamada Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Kasumigaura Factory received ISO22716 certification. NICCA Innovation Center completed (within headquarters premises).
The Hiroshima Branch Office was established. DEMI Hair Science Square Fukuoka was established in Fukuoka. ZHEJIANG NICCA CHEMICAL CO., LTD. changed its name to NICCA CHEMICAL (CHINA) CO., LTD. DEMI KOREA CO., LTD. DAEJEON STUDIO was established. Cosmetics Factory and Yamada Pharmaceutical Company Kasumigaura Factory obtained certification for ISO 22716. NICCA Innovation center was completed.
Business alliance with Resil Chemicals (India).
Joined the ZDHC group for zero hazardous chemical emissions (Textile Chemicals Division).
Nicca Chemical Co., Ltd. agreed to a business alliance with Resil Chemicals Private Limited (India).
Nicca Chemical Co., Ltd. joined the ZDHC Contributor (Textile Chemicals).
Kashima Second Factory was opened in Ibaraki.
Fluorine Chemicals Factory was opened in Korea.
Entered into a business alliance with Regil Corporation (India) for chemical products. Joined the ZDHC group for zero hazardous chemical emissions (Textile Chemical Division).
NICCA CHEMICAL CO., LTD. agreed to business alliance with Resil Chemicals Private Limited (India). NICCA CHEMICAL CO., LTD. joined the ZDHC Contributor (Textile Chemicals). Kashima Second Factory was opened in Ibaraki. Fluorine chemicals Factory was opened in Korea.
Kashima Factory Phase 2 Construction Completed.
NICCA Korea Co., Ltd. Daegu New Factory Completed.
Head Office site, factories, and branches certified under ISO45001.
Head Office site, each factories and branches certified according to ISO 45001.
Kashima Factory Phase 2 completed. NICCA Korea Co., Ltd. new factory in Daegu completed. Our sites, factories, and branches registered for ISO45001 certification.
Relocation of Guangzhou Rihua Chemical Co., Ltd. office.
Establishment of Dongguan Rihua New Materials Co., Ltd. in China.
Establishment of NICCA India Private Limited in India.
Dongguan Nicca New Material Co., Ltd. was established in China.
Nicca India Private Limited was established in India.
Relocated Guangzhou Rihua Chemical Co., Ltd. office. Established Dongguan Rihua New Materials Co., Ltd. in China. Established NICCA India Private Limited in India.
DONGGUAN NICCA NEW MATERIAL CO., LTD. was established in China. NICCA INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED was established in India.
Transition to Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market and Nagoya Stock Exchange Premier Market.
Relocation of NICCA Korea Co., Ltd. Seoul headquarters and DEMI Korea Co., Ltd.
NICCA INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED relocation
Nicca Chemical Co., Ltd. moved to the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the Premier Market of the Nagoya Stock Exchange.
Transitioned to Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market and Nagoya Stock Exchange Premier Market. Relocated NICCA Korea Co., Ltd. Seoul headquarters and DEMI Korea Co., Ltd. offices. Relocated NICCA India Private Limited.
DEMI (BEIJING) INTERNATIONAL TRADING CO., LTD. relocation
Transition to the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market
Nicca Chemical Co., Ltd. moved to the Standard Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Relocated DEMI (Beijing) International Trading Co., Ltd. to Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market.
NICCA CHEMICAL CO., LTD. moved to the Standard Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Relocation of Tokyo Branch (Chemical Division, Daiichi Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. headquarters) to Nihonbashi Koami-cho (Chuo-ku, Tokyo)
Hair Science Square Tokyo (Cosmetics Division, Demi Cosmetics & Demi Hair Science Square Tokyo, Eiral Co., Ltd., Yamada Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. headquarters) opened in Omotesando (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Jingu-mae, NICCA Omotesando Building)
Relocated Tokyo Branch (Chemical Division, Dachi Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. headquarters) to Nihonbashi Koami-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo. Opened Hair Science Square Tokyo (Cosmetics Division: Demi Cosmetics, Demi Hair Science Square Tokyo, Eiral Co., Ltd., Yamada Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. headquarters) in Omotesando (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Jingu-mae, NICCA Omotesando Building).
Solvay Nicca, Ltd. changed its name to Syensqo Nicca, Ltd.
Nippon Kasei will conduct a workshop using its polyester bleaching technology "NeoChromat Processing®" at the TBS SDG project "Spots to Smile the Earth 2026 Autumn." The event will be held on November 14 and 15 at Akasaka Sacas, and on the 13th a field trip for elementary school students in Minato Ward is scheduled.
On October 22 and 23, Nichika Chemical Co., Ltd. exhibited at the Hokuriku Technology Exchange TechnoFair 2026 held at the Fukui Prefecture Industrial Hall. With the theme "Supporting Everyday Life with NICCA Technology," the company showcased products and technologies in fiber chemicals, specialty chemicals, and cosmetics through demonstrations and hands‑on experiences. Approximately 400 visitors attended.
The fluorine-free water-repellent agent suitable for the apparel industry, jointly developed by Nichika Chemical and Dow-Tore (patent No. 6811037), received the Fukui Prefecture Governor's Award at the 2026 Kinki Regional Innovation Awards. By integrating the technologies of both companies, the invention achieves high water repellency and a soft texture without using organic fluorinated compounds, while also suppressing whitening caused by friction and hole formation due to yarn slip.
Regarding the publicly disclosed PHP vulnerability, we have verified its usage in our group’s services and systems and the necessary measures, and are progressing updates to the fixed version where needed. For safety, the corporate website’s “Contact” form has been temporarily suspended, and we will notify on this page when it resumes. As of October 22, 2026, no attacks exploiting the vulnerability or data leaks have been confirmed.
Nikkah Chemical Co., Ltd. will exhibit at the 37th Hokuriku Technology Exchange Techno Fair 2026, held from October 22 to 23, 2026. The venue is the Fukui Prefecture Industrial Hall, and the booth number is T-44. The exhibition includes water-based polyurethane resin utilizing NICCA technology, cleaning agent for PET bottle recycling, PFAS-free hydrophobic agent for fiber processing, and the jointly developed Korean-Japanese hair oil brand FeTéE (フェテ).
Nikkah Chemical prayed for the repose of those who died in the Kumamoto earthquake of Reiwa 8 and expressed condolences to the victims. The company donated 1 million yen relief fund through Fukui City, a sister city of Kumamoto City. They sincerely prayed for the early recovery and reconstruction of the disaster area.
Nippon Kayaku Co., Ltd. announced personnel changes effective October 1, 2026. Please see the company’s official website for details.
Nikka Chemical Co., Ltd. published GLOBE, its business report for the second quarter (interim period) of the fiscal year ending December 2026 (the 113th fiscal year). The report includes a message from top management, performance highlights, segment information, progress on initiatives, full-year consolidated results and dividend forecasts, and an upward revision to the consolidated earnings forecast, as well as a feature on customer-site-driven innovation. It also covers recent business developments, including the acquisition of Chemours’ non-fluorinated water-repellent agent business for Zelan™ and new lines under its hair color and oil brands.
Demi Cosmetics launched FeTéE, a hair oil brand jointly developed in Japan and South Korea, on September 4, 2026, exclusively for sale through salons. Working with Korean creators who lead Asian trends, the brand offers a formula suited to Japanese and Korean hair types and three fragrances. Its compact size is easy to carry, and the brand proposes a “HAIR OIL TO GO” routine for refreshing hair and fragrance anytime.
Nichika Chemical Co., Ltd. announced personnel changes effective October 1, 2026. See the link for details.