TOMATEC

What TOMATEC does

TOMATEC CO., LTD. (トマテック株式会社) is a Japanese specialty materials manufacturer founded in 1950 and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toyo Seikan Group Holdings, Ltd., with 239 employees as of April 2025 and registered capital of 310 million JPY. The company's core technological platform is multi-component glass (frit) chemistry refined over 75 years, which underpins a horizontally diversified product portfolio spanning five families: (i) glass frit products including porcelain enamel frit, glaze frit, grinding wheel frit, AKNAS steelmaking frit, and lead-free/low-melting frit for electronic substrates; (ii) complex inorganic color pigments (CICP) and near-infrared reflective pigments produced via calcination of metal oxides above 800°C; (iii) unsaturated polyester resin products (gelcoat, topcoat, BMC, anticorrosion linings, OEM contract processing); (iv) trace element fertilizers branded F.T.E.; and (v) imported raw materials sourced from China. Specialty derivatives include the n-FAS silver-based antimicrobial agent, LTCC materials, and battery/fuel cell functional complex metal oxides (perovskite-type, GDC, cerium-oxide, spinel-type composites).

TOMATEC serves five horizontal end-markets — industrial manufacturing, plastics and coatings, construction and infrastructure, agriculture, and energy — across more than 70 countries. Approximately 67% of production and 60% of sales occur overseas, executed through wholly-owned production subsidiaries in Shanghai (2001), Xiamen (2003), Florence, Kentucky (2006), and Mojokerto, Indonesia (2012), complemented by Japan-based plants in Komaki, Nakama, and Saitama. Distribution is B2B-direct through Tokyo and Sapporo sales offices in Japan and regional subsidiaries abroad, with iPROS industrial catalog platforms for spec-in inquiries and agricultural cooperatives (JA) plus Sunnap EC for fertilizer reach. Pricing is quote-based for custom formulations, and revenue mechanics rely on one-time industrial material purchases rather than subscription or licensing models.

The company pursues environmental compliance as a strategic differentiator, having developed lead-free, chrome-free, antimony-free, and nickel-free pigment and frit alternatives ahead of tightening heavy-metal regulations, and is increasingly positioning itself in circular-economy and Global South agricultural supply chains through a December 2024 partnership with Panasonic Energy (dry-battery-derived fertilizer), a September 2025 METI Global South subsidy selection, and a February 2026 MoU with the Uttar Pradesh Government for micronutrient crop research.

Name

TOMATEC

Legal name

TOMATEC株式会社 (TOMATEC CO., LTD.)

Website

https://tomatec.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

TOMATEC CO., LTD. is a Japanese specialty materials manufacturer producing glass frit, complex inorganic color pigments, gelcoat resin coatings, trace element fertilizers, and imported raw materials for industrial manufacturers, electronics, construction, agriculture, and energy customers across 70+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Specialty Materials

NAICS

Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing (32721), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510), Plastics Product Manufacturing (3261)

SIC

Glass & Glassware, Pressed Or Blown (3220), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Flat Glass (Float/Sheet/Plate) Manufacturing (IMADAHAA)

Keywords

• Glass frit manufacturing
• Inorganic color pigments
• Trace element fertilizers
• Industrial materials manufacturing
• Functional resin coatings

Headquarters

HQ city

Osaka-shi

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Frit (Multi-component Glass) Products: Manufactures and sells various glass frit products including porcelain enamel frit, glaze frit, frit for grinding wheels, and electronic material applications. Revenue generated through direct sales to manufacturing customers domestically and internationally.
2. Complex Inorganic Color Pigments: Produces and sells inorganic pigments for plastics, coatings, and ceramics industries. Offers standard colors and functional pigments including near-infrared reflective pigments and laser marking pigments.
3. Unsaturated Polyester Resin Products: Sells gelcoat, topcoat, toner, putty for FRP, BMC compression molding materials, anticorrosion materials, functional coatings, and antibacterial masterbatch. Includes OEM contract processing services.
4. Trace Element Fertilizers: Manufactures and distributes F.T.E. (Fritted Trace Elements) and other agricultural fertilizers. Products sold through agricultural cooperatives (JA) and EC channels.
5. Imported Raw Materials: Imports and resells raw materials from China including minerals and industrial chemicals. Revenue from trading and distribution margins.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

TOMATEC manufactures and sells multi-component glass frit (for porcelain enamel, ceramic glaze, grinding wheels, steelmaking, and electronic applications), complex inorganic color pigments (CICP), functional resin coatings including gelcoat and topcoat, and glass-based trace element fertilizers (F.T.E.). The company supplies industrial manufacturers in electronics, automotive, construction, plastics/coatings, and agriculture sectors, primarily through direct sales from offices in Japan and overseas subsidiaries in China, the USA, and Indonesia.

Product overview

TOMATEC is a materials manufacturer offering a diversified portfolio of glass frit products (including porcelain enamel, glaze, and functional frits), complex inorganic color pigments, functional resin coatings (gelcoat, topcoat, BMC), trace element fertilizers (F.T.E.), and imported raw materials. The company also develops advanced materials for electronics including LTCC substrates, rechargeable battery materials, inorganic coatings, and antimicrobial agents. All products are backed by glass manufacturing expertise with applications spanning construction, electronics, automotive, agriculture, and consumer goods sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• F.T.E. (Fritted Trace Elements): Trace element fertilizer product containing six trace elements (manganese, boron, iron, zinc, copper, and molybdenum) essential for crop growth.
• TOMATEC Color
• n-FAS
• F.T.E. Intoduction video

Products and services

• Advanced Material (アドバンストマテリアル) Next-generation functional materials including lead-free low-melting frit for sealing and sintering, circuit protection coatings, LTCC materials, rechargeable battery materials, inorganic coatings, and n-FAS silver-based antibacterial agents, supplied to electronics and industrial manufacturers.
• Frit (フリット / Multi-component Glass) Multi-component glass materials including porcelain enamel frit, glaze frit, frit for grinding wheels, AKNAS steelmaking frit, resin fillers, and heat-resistant coating fillers, supplied to industrial manufacturers in enamel, ceramics, electronics, and steel industries.
• Pigment (複合酸化物顔料 / Complex Inorganic Color Pigments) Complex inorganic color pigments (CICP) with high heat resistance, chemical resistance, and weather resistance, including TOMATEC Color pigments, environmentally-friendly pigments (chromium/antimony/nickel-free), and near-infrared reflective pigments, supplied to plastics, paint, coating, and ceramics manufacturers.
• Gelcoat (ゲルコート / Functional Resin Coatings) Functional resin coatings including gel coat, top coat, BMC (compression molding material), styrene-free anticorrosion materials, low-odor flooring materials, water-based coatings, and OEM/semi-product processing services, supplied to FRP manufacturers, construction companies, and infrastructure operators.
• Fertilizer (微量要素肥料 / Trace Element Fertilizers) Trace element fertilizers including F.T.E. (Fritted Trace Elements) containing six essential trace elements (manganese, boron, iron, zinc, copper, molybdenum), manganese slag fertilizer (Mankichi 30), and hydroponic cultivation fertilizers, supplied to farmers and agricultural cooperatives for vegetable, fruit, flower, rice, and hydroponic cultivation.
• Raw Materials (輸入原料) High-reliability imported raw materials from China, including mineral and industrial chemical products for paints, pigments, glass, plastics, steel, electronic materials, and wastewater treatment applications.
• n-FAS Silver-based Antibacterial Agent Proprietary silver-based antimicrobial agent with nanoparticles uniformly dispersed in plastic resins and other base materials, providing antibacterial performance with minimal addition and no initial coloration, for plastics and consumer goods manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Crop production can increase by 30 to 40 percent with micronutrient fertilizer application
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• Uttar Pradesh Government (India)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 February 2026MoU for agricultural research cooperation on micronutrient effects on cauliflower and radish crops. Japanese delegation led by Tomatec representatives participated in field trials estimating 30-40% crop production increase.
• METI (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry) - Global South InitiativemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 September 2025Selected for METI's FY2024 supplementary Global South Future-oriented Co-creation subsidy program for demonstration project on DX/GX agricultural supply chain resilience and sustainable food supply in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Tanzania.
• Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd.majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 December 2024TOMATEC and Panasonic Energy co-developed trace element fertilizer from dry battery materials, establishing a recycling process to convert used dry batteries into fertilizer raw materials. Sales began in fiscal year 2024.
• Toyo Seikan Group Holdings, Ltd.coreOthersParent company of TOMATEC. Management philosophy: 'To constantly create new and innovative value, aspire to achieve a sustainable society and contribute to people's happiness.' Tomatec is a member of this packaging group focusing on materials.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Nippon Frit Co., Ltd. Japan-based manufacturer of porcelain enamel, glaze, and grinding-wheel frit. Closest direct competitor to TOMATEC's frit franchise, offering overlapping formulations to overlapping Japanese ceramic, enamel, and abrasive customers.
• Noritake Co., Limited: Japanese ceramics, tableware, and industrial materials producer with its own frit, pigment, and functional ceramic offerings. Competes directly with TOMATEC in CICP pigments and industrial frit for ceramics and coatings.
• Vibrantz Technologies (formerly Ferro Corporation): Global specialty materials producer of frit, inorganic pigments, and porcelain enamel systems — and the corporate descendant of TOMATEC's original parent (Ferro Enamels). Directly comparable in product portfolio and customer base.
• Colorobbia Holding S.p.A. Italian supplier of ceramic frits, glazes, and inorganic pigments used across tile, sanitaryware, and glass. Comparable in that frit + CICP pigments are core product lines targeting similar industrial customers.
• Central Glass Co., Ltd. Japanese specialty glass manufacturer with overlapping activity in fine glass materials and functional inorganic chemicals. Comparable in frit-adjacent glass chemistry and Japanese-anchored B2B distribution.
• Dai Nippon Toryo Co., Ltd. (DNT): Japan's largest architectural and industrial coatings producer, including inorganic pigment and resin-coating lines that overlap with TOMATEC's pigments and gelcoat businesses.
• Prince Minerals LLC: US-based global supplier of mineral-based frit, ceramic coatings, and inorganic specialty materials serving steel, abrasives, and construction — overlapping with TOMATEC's AKNAS steelmaking frit, grinding-wheel frit, and pigment lines.

Broad incumbents

• DIC Corporation: Large Japanese specialty chemicals and pigments conglomerate with broad portfolios in coatings, plastics, and colorants. Overlaps with TOMATEC in pigments, resin coatings, and B2B industrial sales in Japan and Asia.
• Asahi Kasei Corporation: Diversified Japanese chemicals and materials group active in specialty glass separators, performance chemicals, and battery materials — adjacent applications where TOMATEC's frit, LTCC, and battery-materials efforts compete for the same customer specification slots.
• Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd. Global glass manufacturer with architectural, automotive, and specialty glass divisions. Overlaps with TOMATEC in functional coatings and frit-based glass processing for industrial customers, though at much larger scale and a broader product set.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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