SEIKO PMC
CHEMIPAZ CORPORATION (formerly SEIKO PMC) is a privately held Japanese specialty chemicals manufacturer producing PAZCLEAR® anti-biofilm agents, silver nanowires, paper chemicals, adhesives, and functional monomers/oligomers for industrial customers in water treatment, packaging, paper, and electronics sectors.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1968
- HeadquartersTokyo, Japan
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What SEIKO PMC does
CHEMIPAZ CORPORATION (formerly SEIKO PMC) is a privately held Japanese specialty chemical manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, operating a diversified chemistry portfolio across multiple industrial end-uses. Core offerings include the PAZCLEAR® anti-biofilm agent brand (BR Series for RO membranes, medical devices, food and beverage equipment, household water systems, and oral care, plus AF Series coating grade), silver nanowire technology for flexible touch panels and next-generation solar cell electrodes, a non-fluorine oil-resistant coating agent, paper chemicals, printing and packaging materials, industrial and construction adhesives, and functional monomers, oligomers, solvents, and purine derivatives. The company operates through a group structure with two core operating subsidiaries — KJ Chemicals (functional monomers, oligomers, solvents, purine derivatives) and Shinsou Industry (adhesive agents) — together with the Marine Nano-fibar sub-brand for marine-derived nanofiber products.
The company generates revenue through direct B2B industrial sales to enterprise customers across water treatment, paper manufacturing, printing and packaging, construction, and emerging electronics segments, using an enterprise field-sales motion. No public pricing is disclosed; the multilingual corporate website (Japanese, English, Chinese, Vietnamese) functions as the primary marketing channel alongside news releases and sustainability communications. The customer segmentation is horizontal by use case rather than concentrated in a single vertical, with no publicly named customer accounts.
Recent corporate developments include a February 2026 external-committee investigation into group-wide quality irregularities with published recurrence-prevention measures, a March 2026 announcement of dissolution and liquidation of a consolidated subsidiary, a June 2026 Kurumin certification for work-life balance support from Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, a corporate rebranding from SEIKO PMC to CHEMIPAZ, and product-line expansion through the PAZCLEAR® AF Series and the non-fluorine oil-resistant coating agent. No revenue, headcount, or financial figures are publicly disclosed, and the company is privately held with no public listing, funding rounds, or external investors referenced in available materials.
SEIKO PMC firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- SEIKO PMC
- Legal name
- CHEMIPAZ CORPORATION
- Website
- https://seikopmc.co.jp
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1968
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- CHEMIPAZ CORPORATION (formerly SEIKO PMC) is a privately held Japanese specialty chemicals manufacturer producing PAZCLEAR® anti-biofilm agents, silver nanowires, paper chemicals, adhesives, and functional monomers/oligomers for industrial customers in water treatment, packaging, paper, and electronics sectors.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
SEIKO PMC industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Specialty Chemicals
- NAICS
- Chemical Manufacturing (325), Custom Compounding of Purchased Resins (325991), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510)
- SIC
- Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Water & Home System Care (Water Softeners, Septic Treatments, Drain/Openers, Appliance Cleaners) (CRADAKAK)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Medical & Food-Contact Specialty Compounds (IMANABAK)
Keywords
Where SEIKO PMC is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Tokyo
- HQ country
- Japan
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices1 record
Markets served
SEIKO PMC business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Specialty Chemical Products: B2B sales of specialty chemical products including anti-biofilm agents, paper chemicals, printing & packaging materials, adhesives, functional monomers, oligomers, solvents, and purine derivatives to industrial customers
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
SEIKO PMC product offering
Product offeringCore offering
CHEMIPAZ (formerly SEIKO PMC) is a Japanese specialty chemical manufacturer that produces and sells proprietary anti-biofilm agents under the PAZCLEAR® brand, silver nanowires for flexible electronics, non-fluorine oil-resistant coatings, paper manufacturing chemicals, printing and packaging chemicals, industrial adhesives, and functional monomers, oligomers, solvents, and purine derivatives. It markets these B2B to industrial customers in water treatment, paper, printing/packaging, construction, food/beverage equipment, medical devices, oral care, and electronics end-markets through its subsidiaries KJ Chemicals and Shinsogyo Kogyo.
Product overview
CHEMIPAZ (formerly SEIKO PMC) is a chemical products company that offers a diversified portfolio of specialty chemicals organized into core product categories. The company operates under a group structure including subsidiaries KJ Chemicals (functional monomers, oligomers, solvents, purine derivatives) and Shinsou Industry (adhesive agents), as well as the Marine Nano-fibar brand. The core product lines include the PAZCLEAR® anti-biofilm agent brand (offered in multi-purpose BR series and coating grade AF series formulations), silver nanowire technology for flexible electronics and solar applications, and non-fluorine oil-resistant coating agents. The company also manufactures traditional product categories including paper chemicals, printing & packaging solutions, and industrial adhesives.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- PAZCLEAR®: Anti-biofilm agent brand including BR series (multi-purpose for RO membranes, medical devices, food/beverage equipment, household water systems, oral care) and AF series (coating grade for anti-biofilm coating applications)
- Marine Nano-fibar
Products and services
- PAZCLEAR® BR Series (Multi-purpose Anti-Biofilm Agent)
- PAZCLEAR® AF Series (Coating-Grade Anti-Biofilm Agent)
- Silver Nanowire (銀ナノワイヤ)
- Non-Fluorine Oil-Resistant Coating Agent
- Paper Chemicals (製紙用薬品)
- Printing & Packaging Chemicals
- Adhesives (接着剤)
- Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (粘着剤) by Shinsogyo Kogyo
- Functional Monomers by KJ Chemicals
- Functional Oligomers by KJ Chemicals
- Functional Solvents by KJ Chemicals
- Purine Derivatives (プリン誘導体) by KJ Chemicals
- Marine Nano-fibar
Quantifiable outcome
- Anti-biofilm effect for water systems, medical devices, and food processing equipment
Companies that use SEIKO PMC
Customer profileSegments5 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
SEIKO PMC technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
SEIKO PMC partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- KJ KAGAKU (KJケミカルズ)coreSubsidiary company specializing in functional monomers, functional oligomers, functional solvents, and purine derivatives. Products linked from CHEMIPAZ website.
- Shin Sogo Kogyo (新綜工業)coreGroup company producing adhesives, linked on CHEMIPAZ product pages.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
SEIKO PMC competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Microban International: Global specialty antimicrobial and anti-biofilm technology company. Directly comparable to PAZCLEAR® in applying anti-biofilm chemistries to water systems, medical devices, and consumer applications.
- Nitto Denko: Japanese diversified specialty materials company with adhesives, functional films, and industrial chemicals. Comparable on adhesive product lines and B2B industrial specialty materials positioning.
- Nippon Kayaku: Japanese specialty chemicals group with functional chemicals, dyes, and life-science adjacencies. Comparable as a mid-cap Japanese specialty chemical manufacturer with diversified end-markets.
- DIC Corporation: Japan-headquartered specialty chemicals company with strong positions in printing inks, pigments, and performance materials. Directly comparable in printing/packaging chemicals, coatings, and B2B industrial channel.
- Toagosei: Japanese specialty chemicals manufacturer with overlapping portfolios in adhesives, functional monomers/oligomers, and coating chemistries. Highly comparable as a domestic mid-cap specialty chemicals peer serving similar B2B industrial customers.
Regional players
- Harima Chemicals Group: Japan-based specialty chemicals company with paper chemicals, adhesives, and electronics materials businesses. Comparable as a domestic mid-cap peer in paper chemicals and specialty industrial chemistries.
Broad incumbents
- Resonac (formerly Showa Denko): Major Japanese diversified chemical manufacturer with specialty chemicals, electronic materials, and functional materials portfolios. Comparable in electronic materials (silver nanowire adjacencies) and specialty industrial chemicals.
- Mitsubishi Chemical Group: One of Japan's largest diversified chemical manufacturers with portfolios spanning specialty chemicals, performance polymers, and industrial materials. Comparable as an incumbent in the same domestic chemical ecosystem across multiple product lines.
Emerging players
- Fujifilm: Although a broad incumbent in imaging and healthcare, Fujifilm has invested in silver nanowire transparent conductive films for touch panels. Comparable specifically on the silver nanowire flexible touch panel opportunity.
- Bio-Gate AG: Germany-based antimicrobial and anti-biofilm technology company focused on medical, water, and consumer applications. Comparable as a niche anti-biofilm specialty player, but smaller and geographically distinct.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
SEIKO PMC social profiles
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
SEIKO PMC leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
SEIKO PMC subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
SEIKO PMC funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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SEIKO PMC M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about SEIKO PMC
What does SEIKO PMC do?
CHEMIPAZ (formerly SEIKO PMC) is a Japanese specialty chemical manufacturer that produces and sells proprietary anti-biofilm agents under the PAZCLEAR® brand, silver nanowires for flexible electronics, non-fluorine oil-resistant coatings, paper manufacturing chemicals, printing and packaging chemicals, industrial adhesives, and functional monomers, oligomers, solvents, and purine derivatives. It markets these B2B to industrial customers in water treatment, paper, printing/packaging, construction, food/beverage equipment, medical devices, oral care, and electronics end-markets through its subsidiaries KJ Chemicals and Shinsogyo Kogyo.
Is SEIKO PMC a public or private company?
SEIKO PMC is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was SEIKO PMC founded?
SEIKO PMC was founded in 1968. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is SEIKO PMC based?
SEIKO PMC is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, in the Asia region.
How does SEIKO PMC make money?
One revenue line is on record: specialty Chemical Products.
Who are SEIKO PMC's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Microban International, Nitto Denko, Nippon Kayaku, DIC Corporation and Toagosei. Harima Chemicals Group is listed as a regional player. Broad incumbents are Resonac (formerly Showa Denko) and Mitsubishi Chemical Group. Emerging players are Fujifilm and Bio-Gate AG.
Does SEIKO PMC have an API?
No public API is recorded for SEIKO PMC.
What industry is SEIKO PMC in?
SEIKO PMC's product category is Specialty Chemicals. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRADAKAK, Water & Home System Care (Water Softeners, Septic Treatments, Drain/Openers, Appliance Cleaners), with a secondary code of IMANABAK, Medical & Food-Contact Specialty Compounds. Its NAICS code is 325 and its SIC code is 2890.