Below you will find summary information about each business site and subsidiary company.
* Air and water quality conservation: “No problems” indicates no particular environmental impacts were detected during the period from April 2022 to March 2023 in measurements and assessments of air and water quality in the form of values exceeding the regulated threshold to be complied with (prefectural ordinances, regional agreements, our own standards, etc.). Data for certain business sites covers the period from January to December 2022.
Japan
Kobe Facility Office
| Address | 1-1-5 Murotani, Nishi-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo |
|---|---|
| Number of employees | 57 |
| Commencement of operations | 1991 |
| Total site area | 16,530 m2 |
| Principal R&D themes | Development of products related to biotechnology and quality of life, research and development of related new functions, composite materials and process technologies, as well as biotechnology- related product manufacturing. |
| Air and water quality conservation | <Air> No relevant facilities <Water> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values |
Shizuoka Plant
| Address | 2100 Takayanagi, Fujieda-shi, Shizuoka |
|---|---|
| Number of employees | 578 |
| Commencement of operations | 1962 |
| Total site area | 276,472 m2 |
| Principal R&D themes | Epoxy resin copper-clad laminates, epoxy resin coating powder, phenolic resins, thermoset molding compounds, melamine resin decorative laminates, formalin, molded products, metallic molds, etc. |
| Air and water quality conservation | <Air> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values <Water> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values |
Kanuma Plant
| Address | 7-1 Satsuki-cho, Kanuma-shi, Tochigi |
|---|---|
| Number of employees | 307 |
| Commencement of operations | 1970 |
| Total site area | 75,878 m2 |
| Principal R&D themes | Polycarbonate, polyvinyl chloride and other thermoplastic resin sheets, waterproofing components with waterproof steel plate |
| Air and water quality conservation | <Air> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values <Water> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values |
Utsunomiya Plant
| Address | 20-7, Kiyohara Kogyo Danchi, Utsunomiya-shi, Tochigi |
|---|---|
| Number of employees | 211 |
| Commencement of operations | 1984 |
| Total site area | 99,000 m2 |
| Principal R&D themes | Paste for die bonding Liquid resins for encapsulation of semiconductors Positive photosensitive coating resins for semiconductor wafers Base material for semiconductor packages |
| Air and water quality conservation | <Air> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values <Water> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values |
Amagasaki Plant
| Address | 2-3-47, Higashi-Tsukaguchi-cho, Amagasaki-shi, Hyogo |
|---|---|
| Number of employees | 438 |
| Commencement of operations | 1938 |
| Total site area | 46,000 m2 |
| Principal R&D themes | Multilayered films for food packaging, PTP materials for pharmaceuticals, tapes for mounting electronic components |
| Air and water quality conservation | <Air> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values <Water> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values |
Subsidiary Companies in Japan
S.B. Sheet Waterproof Systems Co., Ltd. (Nara Plant)
| Address | 1-2 Techno Park, Nara Kogyo Danchi, Sugawa-cho, Gojo-shi, Nara |
|---|---|
| Number of employees | 42 |
| Commencement of operations | 1991 |
| Total site area | 20,357 m2 |
| Principal R&D themes | Waterproof sheets |
| Air and water quality conservation | <Air> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values <Water> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values |
Kyushu Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.
| Address | 40-1 Oaza-Kamizakai, Nogata-shi, Fukuoka |
|---|---|
| Number of employees | 216 |
| Commencement of operations | 1972 |
| Total site area | 50,000 m2 |
| Principal R&D themes | Epoxy molding compounds for encapsulation of semiconductor devices, photosensitive coating resins for semiconductor wafers |
| Air and water quality conservation | <Air> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values <Water> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values |
Yamaroku Kasei Industry Co., Ltd
| Address | 19-10 Katayama-cho, Kashiwara-shi, Osaka |
|---|---|
| Number of employees | 48 |
| Commencement of operations | 1948 |
| Total site area | 7,385 m2 |
| Principal R&D themes | Phenolic molding compounds melamine phenolic molding compounds |
| Air and water quality conservation | <Air> No relevant facilities <Water> No relevant facilities |
S.B. Techno Plastics Co., Ltd.
Head Office Plant
| Address | 300-2, Motohara Kamikawa- cho, Kodama-gun, Saitama |
|---|---|
| Number of employees | 35 |
| Commencement of operations | 1964 |
| Total site area | 13,000 m2 |
| Principal R&D themes | Plastic sheets, plastic chopping boards, molds made in polyethylene |
| Air and water quality conservation | <Air> No relevant facilities <Water> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values |
Kitsuregawa Plant
| Address | 560-1, Saotome, Sakurashi, Tochigi |
|---|---|
| Number of employees | 9 |
| Commencement of operations | 2002 |
| Total site area | 3,638 m2 |
| Principal R&D themes | Industrial helmets, injection molding products |
| Air and water quality conservation | <Air> No relevant facilities <Water> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values |
Akita Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.
| Address | 27-4, Aza Nakashima-shita, Souzen-machi, Tsuchizakiminato, Akita-shi, Akita |
|---|---|
| Number of employees | 226 |
| Commencement of operations | 1970 |
| Total site area | 255,568 m2 |
| Principal R&D themes | Medical products and bio-equipment, phenolic resins, formalin and adhesives |
| Air and water quality conservation | <Air> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values <Water> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values |
Hokkai Taiyo Plastic Co., Ltd.
| Address | 2-763-7, Shinko-Chuo, Ishikari-shi, Hokkaido |
|---|---|
| Number of employees | 28 |
| Commencement of operations | 1964 |
| Total site area | 13,650 m2 |
| Principal R&D themes | Polyethylene pipes, polyethylene films |
| Air and water quality conservation | <Air> No relevant facilities <Water> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values |
SB-KAWASUMI LABORATORIES, INC. (Head Office and Tonomachi Medical Laboratory)
| Address | 3-25-4 Tonomachi, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, Japan |
|---|---|
| Number of employees | 118 |
| Commencement of operations | 2021 |
| Total site area | 3,971 m2 |
| Principal R&D themes | Medical Devices • Endovascular treatment-related products • Gastrointestinal endoscopy-related products |
| Air and water quality conservation | <Air> No relevant facilities <Water> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values |
SB-KAWASUMI LABORATORIES, INC. (Saiki Plant, Oita Business Site)
| Address | 1077, Oaza Oda, Yayoi, Saiki City, Oita Prefecture, Japan |
|---|---|
| Number of employees | 209 |
| Commencement of operations | 1967 |
| Total site area | 33,000 m2 |
| Principal R&D themes | Pharmaceuticals and medical devices • Blood container bags • Gastrointestinal stents |
| Air and water quality conservation | <Air> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values <Water> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values |
SB-KAWASUMI LABORATORIES, INC. (Notsu Plant, Oita Business Site)
| Address | 2115-2, Oaza Maegawachi, Notsumachi, Usuki City, Oita Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Number of employees | 171 |
| Commencement of operations | 2011 |
| Total site area | 20,100 m2 |
| Principal R&D themes | Medical devices and injection-molded products • Stent grafts • Component blood collection kits |
| Air and water quality conservation | <Air> No relevant facilities <Water> No relevant facilities |
SB-KAWASUMI LABORATORIES, INC. (Mie Plant, Oita Business Site)
| Address | 7-1 Tamada, Miemachi, Bungo-Ono City, Oita Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Number of employees | 137 |
| Commencement of operations | 1983 |
| Total site area | 53,000 m2 |
| Principal R&D themes | Pharmaceuticals and medical devices • Physiological saline solution |
| Air and water quality conservation | <Air> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values <Water> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values |
Overseas: China, Macau, and Taiwan
Sumitomo Bakelite (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.
| Address | 140 Zhongxin Avenue West, Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215021, P.R. China |
|---|---|
| Number of employees | 265 |
| Commencement of operations | 1997 |
| Total site area | 30,000 m2 |
| Principal R&D themes | Epoxy molding compounds for encapsulation of semiconductor devices, die attach pastes |
| Air and water quality conservation | <Air> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values <Water> No relevant facilities |
Sumitomo Bakelite (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
| Address | No. 88, Aidu Road, China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone, Shanghai P.R. China |
|---|---|
| Number of employees | 130 |
| Commencement of operations | 2000 |
| Total site area | 8,698 m2 |
| Principal R&D themes | Molded products for automotive applications (plastic mechanical and structural parts) |
| Air and water quality conservation | <Air> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values <Water> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values |
Sumitomo Bakelite (Nantong) Co., Ltd.
| Address | No. 81, Tongda Road, Port Industrial Park 3, Economic Technological Development Area, Nantong, Jiangsu, P.R. China |
|---|---|
| Number of employees | 251 |
| Commencement of operations | 2009 |
| Total site area | 100,000 m2 |
| Principal R&D themes | Phenolic resins, phenolic molding compounds, liquid epoxy resins, coextruded multilayered films and sheets for food packaging, tapes for electronic components |
| Air and water quality conservation | <Air> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values <Water> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values |
Sumitomo Bakelite (Dongguan) Co., Ltd.
| Address | No. 2 Qiao Lin Road, Ling Tou Industrial District, Qiao Tou Town, Dongguan, Guangdong, P.R. China |
|---|---|
| Number of employees | 361 |
| Commencement of operations | 1994 |
| Total site area | 32,930 m2 |
| Principal R&D themes | Medical products |
| Air and water quality conservation | <Air> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values <Water> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values |
Sumitomo Bakelite Macau Co., Ltd.
| Address | Zona Ind. do Aterro Sanitario de Seac Pai Van Lote A, junto a Estrada de Seac, Pai Van, Coloane, Macau |
|---|---|
| Number of employees | 163 |
| Commencement of operations | 2003 |
| Total site area | 27,513 m2 |
| Principal R&D themes | Epoxy resin copper-clad laminates |
| Air and water quality conservation | <Air> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values <Water> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values |
Sumitomo Bakelite (Taiwan) Co., Ltd.
| Address | No. 1, Hwa Syi Road, Ta Fa Industries District, Ta Liao 831, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, R.O.C |
|---|---|
| Number of employees | 138 |
| Commencement of operations | 1998 |
| Total site area | 22,334 m2 |
| Principal R&D themes | Epoxy molding compounds for encapsulation of semiconductor devices |
| Air and water quality conservation | <Air> No relevant facilities <Water> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values |
Vaupell China (Dongguan) Co., Ltd.
| Address | No. 2 Qiao Lin Road, Ling Tou Industrial District, Qiao Tou Town, Dongguan, Guangdong, P.R. China |
|---|---|
| Number of employees | 120 |
| Commencement of operations | 2007 |
| Total site area | Located at Sumitomo Bakelite (Dongguan) Co., Ltd. |
| Principal R&D themes | Aircraft components |
| Air and water quality conservation | <Air> No relevant facilities <Water> No relevant facilities |
Overseas: Southeast Asia
SNC Industrial Laminates Sdn. Bhd.
| Address | PLO 38, Jalan Keluli Satu, Pasir Gudang, Industrial Estate, 81700 Pasir Gudang, Johor, MALAYSIA |
|---|---|
| Number of employees | 82 |
| Commencement of operations | 1992 |
| Total site area | 60,000 m2 |
| Principal R&D themes | Phenolic resin copper-clad laminates, phenolic resin laminates, aluminum-based copper-clad laminates |
| Air and water quality conservation | <Air> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values <Water> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values |
Sumitomo Bakelite Singapore Pte. Ltd.
| Address | 1 Senoko South Road, Singapore 758069, SINGAPORE |
|---|---|
| Number of employees | 222 |
| Commencement of operations | 1989 |
| Total site area | 22,276 m2 |
| Principal R&D themes | Epoxy molding compounds for encapsulation of semiconductors, paste for die bonding, liquid resins for encapsulation of semiconductors |
| Air and water quality conservation | <Air> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values <Water> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values |
SumiDurez Singapore Pte. Ltd.
| Address | 9 Tanjong Penjuru Crescent Singapore 608972, SINGAPORE |
|---|---|
| Number of employees | 58 |
| Commencement of operations | 1989 |
| Total site area | 18,000 m2 |
| Principal R&D themes | Phenolic molding compounds |
| Air and water quality conservation | <Air> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values <Water> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values |
P.T. Indopherin Jaya
| Address | JL. Brantas No.1, Probolinggo, East Java, INDONESIA |
|---|---|
| Number of employees | 121 |
| Commencement of operations | 1996 |
| Total site area | 18,000 m2 |
| Principal R&D themes | Phenolic resins |
| Air and water quality conservation | <Air> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values <Water> No relevant facilities |
P.T. SBP Indonesia
| Address | Kawasan Industri MM2100, JL. Irian Blok NN-1-1, Kec, Cikarang Barat, Bekasi, 17520, INDONESIA |
|---|---|
| Number of employees | 85 |
| Commencement of operations | 1996 |
| Total site area | 30,000 m2 |
| Principal R&D themes | Polycarbonate extruded resin sheets (for signage and construction applications) |
| Air and water quality conservation | <Air> No relevant facilities <Water> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values |
Nava Nakorn Plant, Kawasumi Laboratories (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
| Address | Nava Nakorn lndustrial Promotion Zone 55/26 MU 13, Phahon Yothin Road, KM-46, Tambon Khlong Nueng, Amphoe Khlong Luang, Changwat Pathum Thani 12120, THAILAND |
|---|---|
| Number of employees | 659 |
| Commencement of operations | 1978 |
| Total site area | 31,804 m2 |
| Principal R&D themes | Blood Circuit for Dialysis Apheresis Kit Infusion Set |
| Air and water quality conservation | <Air> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values <Water> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values |
Korat Plant, Kawasumi Laboratories (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
| Address | 48 MU 8, Ratchasima-Chok Chai Road, Tambon Tha Ang, Amphoe Chok Chai, Changwat Nakhon Ratchasima 30190, THAILAND |
|---|---|
| Number of employees | 1,148 |
| Commencement of operations | 1999 |
| Total site area | 290,770 m2 |
| Principal R&D themes | Blood container bags, AVF needles, blood collection kits with wings, and CTA membrane dialyzer, secondary membrane filter |
| Air and water quality conservation | <Air> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values <Water> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values |
Overseas: North America
Sumitomo Bakelite North America, Inc. (Manchester Plant)
| Address | 24 Mill Street, Manchester, Connecticut 06042, USA |
|---|---|
| Number of employees | 57 |
| Commencement of operations | 1920 |
| Total site area | 14,000 m2 |
| Principal R&D themes | Thermoset composites |
| Air and water quality conservation | <Air> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values <Water> The concentration of lead in wastewater slightly exceeded the regulatory limit due to the impact of maintenance of water pipes for indirect cooling, but this was deemed to be temporary as other measurements resulted in normal values. |
Durez Corporation (Kenton Plant)
| Address | 13717 U.S. Route 68 South Kenton, Ohio 43326, USA |
|---|---|
| Number of employees | 60 |
| Commencement of operations | 1955 |
| Total site area | 263,100 m2 |
| Principal R&D themes | Phenolic resins |
| Air and water quality conservation | <Air> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values <Water> Abnormal values of E. coli were identified again due to mixing of contaminated water, and chloroform values also increased due to the addition of disinfecting agent. Training was provided for operators to prevent recurrence.Turbidity of the wastewater increased due to equipment malfunction, but this was improved following repairs of pumps and piping.An ongoing issue being addressed is the increase in microbes in the waste liquid processing tank due to the increase in temperature during summer, and this resulted in the C-BOD value exceeding regulatory values. Methods to improve the system as well as operating methods are currently being examined. |
Durez Corporation (Niagara Falls Plant)
| Address | 5000 Packard Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304, USA |
|---|---|
| Number of employees | 64 |
| Commencement of operations | 1930 |
| Total site area | 18,960 m2 |
| Principal R&D themes | Phenolic resins |
| Air and water quality conservation | <Air> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values <Water> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values |
Durez Canada Co., Ltd.
| Address | 100 Dunlop Street, Fort Erie, Ontario L2A 4H9, CANADA |
|---|---|
| Number of employees | 70 |
| Commencement of operations | 1970 |
| Total site area | 93,000 m2 |
| Principal R&D themes | Phenolic resin molding compounds and phenolic resins |
| Air and water quality conservation | <Air> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values <Water>A continual issue is being unable to meet the standards for formaldehyde that exceed state standards for rainwater wastewater. We are in ongoing discussions with government environmental authorities regarding countermeasures. |
Promerus LLC
| Address | 225 W. Bartges St., Akron, OH 44307, USA |
|---|---|
| Number of employees | 29 |
| Commencement of operations | 2001 |
| Total site area | 3,548 m2 |
| Principal R&D Products | Functional polynorbornenes |
| Air and water quality conservation | <Air> No relevant facilities <Water> No relevant facilities |
Vaupell Industrial Plastics, Inc.
| Address | 11323 Commando Rd West , Everett, Washington, 98204, USA |
|---|---|
| Number of employees | 132 |
| Commencement of operations | 1947 |
| Total site area | 10,219 m2 |
| Principal R&D themes | Aircraft components |
| Air and water quality conservation | <Air> No relevant facilities <Water> No relevant facilities |
Vaupell Molding & Tooling, Inc. (Agawan, Massachusetts Plant)
| Address | 101 HP Almgren Dr. Agawam, Massachusetts 01001, USA |
|---|---|
| Number of employees | 54 |
| Commencement of operations | 2005 |
| Total site area | 9,290 m2 |
| Principal R&D themes | Medical device parts Aerospace and defense components |
| Air and water quality conservation | <Air> No relevant facilities <Water> No relevant facilities |
Vaupell Molding & Tooling, Inc. (Constantine, Michigan Plant)
| Address | 485 Florence Road Constantine, Michigan 49042, USA |
|---|---|
| Number of employees | 142 |
| Commencement of operations | 1969 |
| Total site area | 7,525 m2 |
| Principal R&D themes | Medical device parts |
| Air and water quality conservation | <Air> No relevant facilities <Water> No relevant facilities |
Vaupell Molding & Tooling, Inc. (Hudson, New Hampshire Plant)
| Address | 20 Executive Drive Hudson, New Hampshire 03051-4917, USA |
|---|---|
| Number of employees | 32 |
| Commencement of operations | 1995 |
| Total site area | 3,500 m2 |
| Principal R&D themes | Medical device parts Aerospace and defense components Precision machining |
| Air and water quality conservation | <Air> No relevant facilities <Water> No relevant facilities |
Russell Plastics Technology Company, Inc.
| Address | 521 W. Hoffman Ave Lindenhurst, New York 11757, USA |
|---|---|
| Number of employees | 77 |
| Commencement of operations | 1951 |
| Total site area | 5,575 m2 |
| Principal R&D themes | Aircraft components |
| Air and water quality conservation | <Air> No relevant facilities <Water> No relevant facilities |
Overseas: Europe
Sumitomo Bakelite Europe NV
| Address | Henry Fordlaan 80, B-3600 Genk, BELGIUM |
|---|---|
| Number of employees | 140 |
| Commencement of operations | 1967 |
| Total site area | 110,000 m2 |
| Principal R&D themes | Phenolic resins, polyester resins |
| Air and water quality conservation | <Air> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values <Water> The total phosphorus value exceeded the regulatory limit in wastewater discharged to the sewage system. Conditions have improved after adjusting the system, and these readings have not been found since. |
Sumitomo Bakelite Europe (Barcelona), S.L.U.
| Address | Gran Vial, 4 Montornes del Valles (BARCELONA） 08170 SPAIN |
|---|---|
| Number of employees | 84 |
| Commencement of operations | 1949 |
| Total site area | 19,856 m2 |
| Principal R&D themes | Phenolic resins, friction particles, adhesives |
| Air and water quality conservation | <Air> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values <Water> A small amount of phenol wastewater leaked due to a damaged valve. The damage was repaired, and the installation of external leakage prevention equipment is being considered to prevent further leaks. Ammonia concentration increased due to the increase in reaction temperature and built-up sludge in the wastewater biological treatment facility. Methods are being examined to reduce the reaction temperature and the installation of equipment to prevent the build-up of sludge. |
Sumitomo Bakelite Europe (Ghent) NV
| Address | Wiedauwkaai 6, B-9000 Gent, BELGIUM |
|---|---|
| Number of employees | 152 |
| Commencement of operations | 1992 |
| Total site area | 22,683 m2 |
| Principal R&D themes | Thermoset molding compounds |
| Air and water quality conservation | <Air> No problems, all categories within regulatory limit values <Water> No relevant facilities |
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