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After returning to Japan in 1953, he founded Nippon Stucco Co., Ltd., a Japanese manufacturer of cement-based finishing materials, having been involved in developing the new product “Stucco Manchuria” (“Manchurian Stucco”) for the founder’s Nanman Mining Company.
After returning to Japan in 1953, he established Nihon Stucco Co., Ltd., a Japanese manufacturer of cement-based finishing materials, naming it after this product.
In 1959, inspired by its founder's desire to "brighten the town," the company began as a construction contractor. It later transitioned into a manufacturer, aspiring to develop new finishing coating materials that did not yet exist.
Founded as Kikusui Shoji Yugen Kaisha in Naka Ward, Nagoya.
The company built its head office and plant in Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, and changed its name to Kikusui Co., Ltd.
Built the head office and factory in Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, and changed the company name to Kikusui Co., Ltd.
The company changed its name to Kikusui Chemical Industries Co., Ltd.
Changed the company name to Kikusui Chemical Industries Co., Ltd.
The Inuyama Plant was built in Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture.
Built the Inuyama Plant in Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture.
The headquarters were relocated to the Chukei Building in front of Nagoya Station.
Moved the head office to the Chukei Building in front of Nagoya Station.
A Fukuoka factory was built in Shime Town, Kasuya District, Fukuoka Prefecture.
Built the Fukuoka Plant in Shime, Kasuya District, Fukuoka Prefecture.
Became a factory authorized to display JIS A 6907 (cementitious spray-applied finishing material). (Note 1)
Became a factory authorized to display the JIS A 6907 (cement-based spray-applied decorative finish) mark. (Note 1)
Became a factory authorized to display JIS A 6909 (thin-coat finishing material). (Note 1)
Became a factory authorized to display the JIS A 6909 (thin-coat finishing material) mark. (Note 1)
Became a factory authorized to display JIS A 6910 (multi-layer finishing material). (Note 1)
Kikusui International Co., Ltd. (100% ownership) was established to export architectural finishing materials (surviving company).
Became a factory authorized to display the JIS A 6910 (multi-layer finishing material) mark. (Note 1)
Kikusui Create Co., Ltd. (100% ownership) was established for real estate and other businesses. (Liquidated in March 1999)
Built the Ibaraki Plant in Sowa, Sashima District, Ibaraki Prefecture.
An Ibaraki factory was built in Sōwa Town, Sashima District, Ibaraki Prefecture.
Became a factory authorized to display JIS A 6915 (thick-coat finishing material). (Note 1)
Became a factory authorized to display the JIS A 6915 (thick-coat finishing material) mark. (Note 1)
The headquarters were relocated to the Toyo Building in front of Nagoya Station.
Moved the head office to the Toyo Building in front of Nagoya Station.
Kikusui Chemical Industries Co., Ltd. (registered office in Nakagawa Ward, Nagoya) absorbed its parent company, Kikusui Chemical Industries Co., Ltd. (registered office in Nakamura Ward, Nagoya), and relocated its headquarters to the Toyo Building in front of Nagoya Station (Nakamura Ward).
Became a factory authorized to display JIS A 6916 (cementitious substrate preparation coating material). (Note 2)
Became a factory authorized to display JIS A 6917 (lightweight aggregate finishing material). (Note 1)
Became a factory authorized to display the JIS A 6916 (cement-based substrate conditioning material) mark. (Note 2)
Became a factory authorized to display the JIS A 6917 (lightweight aggregate finishing material) mark. (Note 1)
Became a factory authorized to display JIS A 6021 (roof waterproofing coating material). (Note 2)
Became a factory authorized to display the JIS A 6021 (roof coating waterproofing material) mark. (Note 2)
Listed on the Second Section of the Nagoya Stock Exchange.
Listed on the Second Section of the Nagoya Stock Exchange.
The Kakamigahara Plant was completed in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture.
The Kakamigahara Factory was completed in Kakamigahara City, Gifu Prefecture.
An Akashi factory was built in Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture. (Sold in December 2004)
The technology development building was completed in Kakamigahara City, Gifu Prefecture.
A technology development building is completed in Kakamigahara City, Gifu Prefecture.
The headquarters were relocated to the Kozuka Building in Marunouchi, Naka Ward, Nagoya.
The head office is relocated to the Kozuka Building in Marunouchi, Naka-ku, Nagoya.
Obtained ISO 9001 certification.
Obtains ISO 9001: certification.
The Ceramic Center (plant) was completed in Kakamihigashimachi, Kakamigahara City. (Business transferred in October 2014.)
A ceramics center (factory) is completed in Kakamihigashimachi, Kakamigahara City.
Masao Toyama became Representative Director and Chairman.
Mahito Toyama becomes Representative Director and President, and Masao Toyama becomes Representative Director and Chairman.
Became a factory certified to display the JIS K 5663 mark (synthetic resin emulsion paints and sealers).
Becomes a factory certified to display the JIS K 5663 mark (synthetic resin emulsion paints and sealers).
Kikusui Kako (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. was established as a joint venture with Jixuan Investment Co., Ltd. in Shanghai, China. (Liquidation completed in March 2024.)
Kikusui Chemical (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. is established in Shanghai, China, as a joint venture with Jixuan Investment Co., Ltd.
The head office is relocated to the Seifu Building in Marunouchi, Naka-ku, Nagoya.
The head office was relocated to the Seifu Building in Marunouchi, Naka-ku, Nagoya.
The Housing Business Division (now the Housing Business Headquarters) was established.
The Housing Division (now the Housing Business Headquarters) is established.
The Kakamigahara Plant was expanded, and centralized production of paint bases began.
The Kakamigahara Factory is expanded, and centralized production of paint bases begins.
Obtained JIS K 5665 certification (paints for road markings).
Obtains JIS K 5665 certification for road marking paint.
Masao Toyama retired as Representative Director and Chairman and became Senior Advisor.
Masao Toyama steps down as Representative Director and Chairman and becomes Senior Adviser.
Acquired shares in Nippon Stucco Co., Ltd. and made it a consolidated subsidiary.
Acquires shares in Nippon Stucco Co., Ltd. and makes it a consolidated subsidiary.
The Okayama Plant was expanded, strengthening production capacity.
The Okayama Factory is expanded, strengthening production capacity.
Obtained JIS K 5660 certification (glossy synthetic resin emulsion paints).
Obtains JIS K 5660 certification for gloss synthetic resin emulsion paint.
Hitoshi Yamaguchi becomes Representative Director and President.
Obtained JIS K 5675 certification (high solar reflectance paints for roofs).
Obtains JIS K 5675 certification for high solar reflectance paint for roofs.
The ceramic business was transferred to Lepton Co., Ltd.
The ceramics business is transferred to Lepton Co., Ltd.
A public offering of new shares was conducted. (Capital: ¥1,915,617 thousand)
Listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
A third-party allotment of new shares was conducted. (Capital: ¥1,972,735 thousand)
A public offering of new shares is conducted (capital stock: ¥1,915,617 thousand).
Listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
The company carried out a capital increase through a third-party allotment (capital: ¥1,972,735 thousand).
The head office was relocated to the Nippon Life Hirokoji Building in Nishiki, Naka-ku, Nagoya.
The head office was relocated to the Nippon Life Hirokoji Building in Nishiki, Naka-ku, Nagoya.
Kikusui Hong Kong Co., Ltd. was established in Hong Kong, China, to develop new markets overseas in Asia.
Kikusui Hong Kong Limited was established in Hong Kong, China, to develop new overseas markets in Asia.
The joint venture Kikusui Building Materials Technology (Changshu) Co., Ltd. was established in Changshu, Jiangsu Province, China.
Established a joint venture in Taiwan, Taiwan Kikusui Co., Ltd.
The joint venture Kikusui Building Materials Technology (Changshu) Co., Ltd. was established in Changshu, Jiangsu Province, China.
The joint venture Taiwan Kikusui Co., Ltd. was established in Taiwan.
The paint and coating manufacturing plant, Kikusui Kenzai Technology (Changshu) Co., Ltd., began full-scale operations in Changshu, Jiangsu Province, China.
The paint and coating manufacturing plant, Kikusui Building Materials Technology (Changshu) Co., Ltd., began full-scale operations in Changshu, Jiangsu Province, China.
The Tokai Plant was completed in Seto, Aichi Prefecture, as a production base for solvent-based paints.
The Tokai Plant was completed in Seto, Aichi Prefecture, as a production base for solvent-based paints.
Completely renovated the Inuyama Plant.
The Inuyama Plant was completely rebuilt.
Added a solvent-based color-mixing plant at the Ibaraki Plant.
A solvent-based paint color-mixing plant was added at the Ibaraki Plant.
Hiroyuki Imaida became Representative Director and President.
Made Two R Co., Ltd. a consolidated subsidiary through the acquisition of its shares.
Following the restructuring of market segments at the Tokyo Stock Exchange, transferred from the Second Section to the Standard Market.
Following the restructuring of market segments at the Nagoya Stock Exchange, transferred from the Second Section to the Main Market.
Absorbed its subsidiary, Nihon Stucco Co., Ltd., and made it the Nihon Stucco Production Department (now the Shiga Plant).
Moved the head office to the AMMNAT Building in Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya.
The head office was relocated to the AMMNAT Building in Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya.
Completed the liquidation of Kikusui Kako (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
The liquidation of Kikusui Kako (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. was completed.
Moved the Fukuoka Plant to Onojo, Fukuoka Prefecture.
The Fukuoka Plant was relocated to Onojo, Fukuoka Prefecture.
In its building materials and paints business, the company will establish Kikusui Reform Harmony in 2025 and work with member companies across Japan to focus on creating comfortable living environments.
Established Kikusui Reno Engineering Co., Ltd. in Taiwan.
Kikusui Reno Engineering Co., Ltd. was established in Taiwan.
Looking ahead to its 100th anniversary in 2059, this embodies the desire to use Kikusui Chemical's strength to paint a brighter future that would otherwise become dull.
Kikusui Chemical Industries launched two new water-based products, Multi Aqua Epo and Aqua Flat. They offer an additional water-based option with performance and workability comparable to conventional solvent-based products, meeting the needs of construction sites. See the attached materials for details.
Our company will temporarily suspend shipments on Thursday, October 1, 2026, for fiscal year-end inventory. Please refer to the attached document for details.
On September 3, 2026, an equipment malfunction in the wastewater treatment system at Kikusui Chemical Industries Co., Ltd.'s Kakamigahara Plant caused cloudy wastewater to flow into a river. The company sincerely apologized for the concern and inconvenience caused to nearby residents and other parties. It is investigating the cause and environmental impact and will work to determine the cause and prevent recurrence.
Kikusui Chemical Industries announced its first-quarter results for the fiscal year ending March 2027. Please see the attached materials for details.
Kikusui Chemical Industries announced consolidated earnings forecasts for the first half and full year of the fiscal year ending March 2027. Please refer to the attached materials for details.
Kikusui Chemical Industries announced that it recorded an extraordinary gain on the sale of investment securities on August 7, 2026. Please refer to the attached materials for details.
Kikusui Chemical Industry made its first appearance at the Rental Housing Fair 2026 Tokyo held at Tokyo Big Sight on July 29 and 30, 2026. The booth offered consultations on exterior wall repainting and renovations, and also provided free on-site diagnostics. It was an opportunity for many visitors to learn about the company's renovation services.
Kikusui Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. will be closed for summer holidays from August 8 to August 16, 2026. During the holiday period, business days and holidays are clearly indicated. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the closure and appreciate your understanding.
Kikusui Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. announced that it will conduct a transfer of treasury shares as restricted stock for directors, executive officers, and auditors. Details are provided in the attached document.
Kikusui Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. published its securities report for the 69th fiscal year (April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026) on June 26, 2026. Please refer to the attached document for details.