For the more than 40 years since the company was founded, Johoku Chemical has been providing phosphorous compounds, which are used in a variety of fields and applications, such as improving the heat resistance of plastics, fiber and rubber; serving as an antioxidant and modifier; and enhancing the extreme pressure profile of lubricant oil. In addition, Johoku products are now being used in intermediates for medical, agricultural and pharmaceutical industry applications.

 Behind the technology we have accumulated over the decades lies the Johoku spirit of challenge. It is this passion that drives our expansion into new domains.

 Thus, ours is a history of accomplishment in a number of fields. We developed a blister catalyst for urethane (1961) and a city gas desulfurization catalyst (1962). Thereafter, we began manufacturing a corrosion inhibitor for copper (1976), an ultraviolet absorber (1977), and a light stabilizer (1992) . We went on to develop a multi-functional polymer molecule stabilizer (1997).

We have set up the Johoku group mission as follows.


Johoku Group Mission


Quality Comes First
We shall emphasize quality above all.

Appropriate Profit
We shall secure appropriate profit
through continuous improvements and competitiveness.

Beyond Globalization
We shall think globally, act locally.

Building Bases

We shall form and strengthen our bases
through corporate activities with long-term perspectives.

Sustainable Growth

We shall seek sustainable growth by excelling in management.

Mutual Prosperity with Stakeholders

We shall care for the environment and seek mutual and lasting prosperity
with all employees, shareholders, business partners and local communities.

Towards the Innovative Future
We shall keep on moving forward to the innovative future
based upon our organic synthesis technology.

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 Recently, our vision has widened beyond Japan, to a more global perspective. Yet even as our business grows, we will remain the same creative technical group, working harder than ever to develop technologies that fulfill today's needs.

Johoku Chemical Co., Ltd.
President and CEO
Tomoaki Ota