Harima Chemicals Group, Inc.

R&D

R&D Sites and Business Fields

R&D with an Eye on the Future

Harima actively incorporates leading-edge technology into the development of new, eco-friendly products with energy and resource-saving properties. Tireless research efforts bear fruit in the form of a diverse product lineup for which we receive widespread global recognition. Our Central Research Laboratory at Kakogawa, and Tsukuba Research Laboratory in the heart of Tsukuba Science City form the backbone of domestic R&D activities. Using the latest equipment and analytical tools, we conduct research that pushes the boundaries of our knowledge and business. With the significant boost of R&D capability in 2011 with the addition of LAWTER and its research facilities located worldwide, as well as in 2022 with the acquisition of the solder materials business of German manufacturer Henkel, the Group is fully utilizing its diverse network to meet the ever-changing needs of the global market. The passion and dedication we put into our unique technologies are the driving force behind what enhances the quality of life for all.

R&D Sites

Central Research Laboratory

Japan

Central Research Laboratory

R&D of paint resins, paper chemicals and electronic materials

Tsukuba Research Laboratory

Japan

Tsukuba Research Laboratory

R&D of ink resins, adhesive resins, synthetic rubber emulsifiers, various tall oil products (rosin, fatty acids, etc.) and new-age electronic materials

HARIMA UK LTD.

UK

HARIMA UK LTD.

R&D of electronic materials

LAWTER - Kallo

Belgium

LAWTER - Kallo

R&D of ink resins and adhesive resins

LAWTER - Maastricht

The Netherlands

LAWTER - Maastricht

R&D of adhesive resins and synthetic rubber emulsifiers

LAWTER - Elgin, IL

U.S.A.

LAWTER - Elgin, IL

R&D of resins and tall oil products

LAWTER - Concordia

Argentina

LAWTER - Concordia

R&D of gum rosin, turpentine oil, ink resins and adhesive resins

R&D Business Fields

Core business fields
Functional Resins Paint resins, UV-curable resins, printing ink resins, adhesive resins
Paper Chemicals Sizing agents, paper-strengthening agents, coating agents/barrier coatings, process improvement agents/pitch control agents
Electronic Materials Lead-free solder pastes, brazing materials, semiconductor resins
New business fields (New functional materials)
Surface/Interface Control Materials
  • Functional coating agents (optical, scratch-protective, mold releasing, antistatic), functional nanoparticle dispersions, material recycling technology
New-Age Water-based Materials
  • Additives/coating agents for food packaging materials, secondary battery materials
New-Age Electronic Materials
  • Conductive pastes, nano pastes
Pine Chemical Materials
  • Rubber additives (for tires, anti-vibration and shock absorbing rubber), rubber softeners, resin acid biosynthesis, pharmaceuticals