On the basis of the concept “All employees are information gatherers and disseminators,” we are developing and implementing a business structure that not only ensures sharing of product knowledge, but also enables all employees to hear the voice of the market and customers. We seek to be a company in which real-world information circulates at all times. The fundamental research stage addresses the functions that customers require. Kyowa Hakko seeks to create functional chemicals by combining the synthesis techniques that give rise to new chemical compounds with materials characterization techniques. Through our research into industrial manufacturing, we are responsible for the development of production techniques that range from made-to-order to mass production. We provide the solid foundation for manufacturing that supports the stable supply of high-quality products. We are involved with organic acids, polymeric materials, lubricating oil ingredients, toiletries and other fine chemicals, with an emphasis on solvents, including alcohols, acetic esters and ketones, and plasticizers. We manufacture higher alcohols, organic acids, hydrocarbons, and plasticizers.     For existing products and new products alike, we seek to develop new markets and new applications through materials characterization.