Soken Chemical & Engineering Co., Ltd.

Operating globally with a presence spanning Japan, China, and other international markets, Soken Chemical & Engineering Co., Ltd. specializes in the production and distribution of a diverse portfolio including acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesives, advanced functional polymers, organic microparticles, and various adhesive tapes. These high-performance adhesives find extensive use across industrial sectors like information technology, automotive manufacturing, construction, and electronic and optical components, alongside consumer goods such as household double-sided and packaging tapes, and medical adhesive bandages. The company's advanced functional materials contribute to the development of electronic substrate technologies, inks, paints, display panels, and multi-functional office equipment. Similarly, its functional fine particles are integral components in products ranging from LCD light diffusers, paints, and toners, to anti-blocking film agents, cosmetic formulations, and fiber-reinforced plastics. Beyond these, Soken offers specialized coated items, including double-sided acrylic foam tapes and sheets, alongside innovative nanoimprinting molds and films. Its organic conductive materials serve various cutting-edge applications, such as antistatic and conductive coatings, capacitors, solar cell electrodes, hole transport layers for organic photovoltaics (OPV), and hole injection layers for organic electroluminescent (EL) devices. The company also extends its services to include heating media, thermal boiler systems, and comprehensive plant engineering and maintenance. Established in 1948 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company initially operated as Sogo Kako Laboratories, Ltd. before adopting its current name, Soken Chemical & Engineering Co., Ltd., in 1953.