In 1958, the company was established by young researchers to domesticate special lubricants, which were mainly imported at the time. (Matsumura Petroleum Research Institute, later renamed Moresco Co., Ltd. in 2009) developed high‑vacuum pump oils for industrial use, flame‑retardant operating fluids for the steel and automotive industries, and highly safe liquid paraffin used as a cosmetic ingredient, among other products, and has been supplying major industries that supported Japan’s economy.
The R&D division separated from Matsumura Petroleum Co., Ltd. and established Matsumura Petroleum Research Institute: Corporate motto: (1) Respond to customer needs; (2) Design oils; (3) Petroleum specialty products. Developed high‑vacuum pump oil, air filter oil, petroleum‑based operating oil, and aluminum rolling oil.
In 1958, the company was established by young researchers to domesticate special lubricants, which were mainly imports at the time. (Matsumura Oil Research Institute, Ltd.) (renamed MORESCO, Ltd. in 2009) developed a series of products such as high-vacuum pump oil for industrial use, flame-retardant operating liquids for the steel and automotive industries, and extremely safe liquid paraffin used as a cosmetic ingredient. These products have continued to be supplied to major industries that were pillars of the Japanese economy. The products from the founding period were improved to meet the demands of the times and continue to hold the top share in the domestic market today.
Completed headquarters and Nishinomiya plant; completed vacuum distillation unit; completed liquid paraffin purification unit; developed rust‑preventive oil and heat‑treatment oil.
Developed remote automatic steering operating oil Hydrol 50D.
Developed liquid paraffin.
Produced petroleum sulfone.
Completed first research building and mixed product adjustment room; developed water‑glycol‑based flame‑retardant operating fluid.
Started trial operation of sulfonation plant at Aizu, Japan; partnered with Mitsubishi Corporation and Nittomizijigyo Co., Ltd. to sell liquid paraffin and sulfone; developed cutting oil and grinding oil; developed cutting oil additives.
Completed Chiba plant; developed Japan’s first domestic SUS350 liquid paraffin; developed compressor oil; developed petroleum‑based wear‑resistant operating oil.
Completed sulfonation plant at headquarters factory.
Completed sulfone processing plant at Chiba factory.
Opened Tokyo office; developed operating oil for NC machine tools; developed emulsified wastewater treatment agent.
Consolidated liquid paraffin production at Chiba plant; developed die‑cast oil additive; developed heat‑resistant vacuum pump oil.
Established Matsuken Co., Ltd. to strengthen sales of Moresco products; completed synthetic vacuum pump oil manufacturing equipment; developed synthetic vacuum pump oil.
■ : Developed wear-resistant water glycol-type flame-retardant operating fluid
Promoted Tokyo office to Tokyo branch : ■ : Developed hot melt adhesive
Completed second research building and product warehouse
Registered comprehensive trademark "MORESCO" : ■ : Developed refined flowing paraffin
■ : Developed high-temperature lubricant
Nagoya branch office opening (currently Nagoya sales office)
Completed synthetic sulfonate manufacturing equipment : ■ : Developed radiation-resistant lubricant, grease : ■ : Developed synthetic sulfonate
Completed Phase 1 construction of Akō factory (hot melt production equipment)
Completed Phase 2 construction of Akō factory (lubricant production equipment) : Opened Koyama sales office : ■ : Developed hot melt adhesive for paper diapers : ■ : Developed biostatic type water-soluble cutting oil : ■ : Developed SUS40 flowing paraffin : ■ : Developed long-life water glycol-type flame-retardant operating fluid
Separated and independent lubricating management technology division, established MORESCO Tech Co., Ltd.
Established MORESCO Service Co., Ltd. to strengthen logistics services
Taking advantage of the overseas expansion of the domestic automotive industry, the first overseas subsidiary was established in Thailand in 1995, followed by production and sales bases in China, North America, Indonesia, India, and other regions, steadily building the foundation to become a global company.
Established MORESCO (Thailand) Co., Ltd. as overseas production base : Photo of MORESCO (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
In 1995, the first overseas local corporation was established in Thailand, and subsequently production and sales bases were set up in China, North America, Indonesia, India, and other regions, steadily building the foundation to become a global company.
■ : Developed cosmetic-grade flowing paraffin
■ : Developed hard disk surface lubricant
ISO9002 certification obtained
Completed headquarters and research center (moved to Kobe) : Completed expansion of Akō factory (lubricant production equipment) : Completed new factory of MORESCO (Thailand) Co., Ltd. : Established merged company in China, Wuxi Desong Technology Co., Ltd. : Transitioned to ISO9001 : Completed Moresco Honmachi Building, moved Osaka branch : Photo of Kobe headquarters and research center
Established customer center at Osaka branch : Completed new factory of Wuxi Desong Technology Co., Ltd. : Photo of Wuxi Desong Technology Co., Ltd. : ■ : Developed package-free new product of hot melt adhesive
Listed on JASDAQ market : Capital increased to 376,500,000 yen : ■ : Developed synthetic water-soluble cutting oil : ■ : Developed accelerated oxidation wastewater treatment equipment
Capital increased to 744,432,000 yen : Moved Nagoya sales office
ISO14001 certification obtained: MORESCO USA Inc. established
Capital increased to 1,310,032,000 yen : Opened Kyushu sales office
Listed on Tokyo Stock Exchange Second Section : ■ : Introduced hot melt new packaging system (Excel Coat)
Matsumura Petroleum Research Institute was renamed Moresco Co., Ltd.
Established Wuxi Song Village Trading Co., Ltd. : On September 1, changed company name to Moresco Corporation (English: Moresco Corporation)
Matsumura Oil Research Institute, Ltd. (renamed MORESCO, Ltd. in 2009)
Moresco Kaho Co., Ltd. (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. is a consolidated subsidiary: Acquired shares of Ethylene Chemical Co., Ltd. and made it an equity method company.
Capital increase raised the capital to 1,525,282,000 yen.
PT.MORESCO INDONESIA established
PT.MORESCO MACRO ADHESIVE established
Acquired additional shares of Ethylene Chemical Co., Ltd. and made it a consolidated subsidiary.
On February 14, designated to the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Capital increase raised the capital to 2,090,578,200 yen.
Tianjin MORESCO Technology Co., Ltd. established
Moved the Tokyo branch to Shiodome.
Established the second research building at the headquarters and research center.
MORESCO HM&LUB INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED established
Absorbed and merged with Moresco Service Co., Ltd., a consolidated subsidiary.
Nagoya sales office relocation
MORESCO will exhibit at the special exhibition "Space Approach EXPO 2026" within Messe Nagoya 2026, held from November 11 to 13, 2026. The exhibition will feature companies from a wide range of fields related to the space industry, and MORESCO will showcase high‑vacuum, radiation‑resistant lubricants, organic thin‑film solar cells, and nano‑emulsion technology.
On November 11, 2026, MORESCO published the latest sponsored research report.
MORESCO Co., Ltd. released the 69th interim report on November 11, 2026 (covering March 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026). The report includes a business report, detailing the company's performance and management status during the period.
Moresco Inc. temporarily suspended its website to address PHP vulnerabilities, but it has been restored today. The company apologizes for any inconvenience caused during the downtime and states its commitment to continually improving its services.
MORESCO Co., Ltd. will exhibit the MQ series of low-volume coating release agents and the MQ-W2 low-gas, high-flow release agent at the "2026 Japan Die Casting Conference & Exhibition" held from November 12 to 14, 2026. The exhibition will showcase new technologies, products, equipment, and auxiliary materials from die casting companies.
MORESCO Co., Ltd. has decided to donate ¥10 million to support relief efforts for those affected by the Kumamoto earthquake, which occurred on or after July 28, 2026, and to assist in the recovery of the affected areas. All of our employees hope that the affected regions will recover as soon as possible.
In the interim financial statements for the second half of fiscal year 2027, we will record an impairment loss of ¥504 million due to a decline in the fair value of the investment in the consolidated subsidiary Tianjin Moleskine Technology Co., Ltd. This impairment loss will be eliminated in the consolidated financial statements, so it will not affect the consolidated performance.
MORESCO Inc. revised its full-year earnings forecast and dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending February 2027 and announced a dividend increase. The earnings forecast was raised to sales of 40 billion yen, operating profit of 4.5 billion yen, ordinary profit of 4.8 billion yen, and net income attributable to the parent company's shareholders of 2.8 billion yen.
Moresco Inc.'s FY 2027 February interim period saw revenue increase by 16.4% year-over-year to 2,457 million yen, operating profit rose 158.8% to 2,457 million yen. Ordinary profit was 2,729 million yen (196.2% increase), and net income attributable to shareholders of the parent company was 1,516 million yen (199.5% increase).
MORESCO resolved at its board meeting held on October 15, 2026, to pay an interim dividend of 25 yen per share for the 69th period. The dividend is payable to shareholders or registered stock pledge holders as of August 31, 2026, with the effective date and payment commencement date on November 11, 2026. Documents related to the dividend payment will be mailed on November 10, 2026.