Name

Nagase & Co., Ltd.

Legal name

Nagase & Co., Ltd.

Website

https://nagase.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1832

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemicals Distribution & Manufacturing

NAICS

Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (4246), Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714), Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing (325411), Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing (325414)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

Drug Substance–Drug Product Integrated CDMO (HLAGABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

mRNA & Nucleic Acid Manufacturing Services (mRNA/saRNA/Plasmid DNA) (HLAGAGAC), Small-Molecule API Commercial Manufacturing (HLAGAHAB), Small-Molecule API & Intermediates CDMO (HLAGABAA)

Keywords

• Specialty chemicals distribution
• Industrial materials manufacturing
• CDMO pharmaceutical services
• Electronics materials supply
• Bio-based ingredients

Headquarters

HQ city

Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Chemicals and Materials Distribution: NAGASE acts as a trading company distributing specialty chemicals, polymers, resins, and electronic materials to industrial customers. Revenue generated through markup on sourced materials and value-added services including formulation, product development, and regulatory compliance support.
2. Manufacturing and Processing Services: Manufacturing services using core technologies in organic synthesis, enzymatic reactions, blending, and other niche areas. Services include formulation, product development, and supply chain solutions.
3. Proprietary Ingredients: Sale of proprietary biochemical ingredients including trehalose (TREHA), maltose (SUNMALT), pullulan, and pharmaceutical excipients under SOLBIOTE brand through group company Nagase Viita.
4. Specialty Materials and Products: Direct sale of specialty materials including photoresists, epoxy resins, adhesives, enzymes, gelling agents, and advanced materials for electronics, automotive, and other industries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NAGASE is a global technology and solutions partner combining trading company functions with manufacturing, R&D, and biotechnology capabilities. The company distributes specialty chemicals, polymers, resins, electronic materials, and proprietary bio-based ingredients across 12 industry verticals including chemicals, electronics, automotive, food and nutrition, personal care, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, and data center infrastructure. Core offerings also include CDMO services for peptide and oligonucleotide API manufacturing through PeptiStar, formulation and product development services, and proprietary ingredients such as TREHA trehalose, PULLULAN, AA2G, and SOLBIOTE pharmaceutical excipients.

Product overview

NAGASE is a diversified global materials science company combining trading company functions with manufacturing, R&D, biotechnology, and digital transformation capabilities. The company offers an extensive portfolio organized across multiple product categories: functional ingredients including AA2G stabilized vitamin C, performance saccharides (TREHA trehalose, PULLULAN, SUNMALT maltose) for food, pharmaceutical, and personal care applications; high-performance industrial materials including DENATRON coatings, DENACOL and DENATITE epoxy resins, adhesives, and potting compounds for electronics and automotive; electronics materials including photoresists (NPR, GRX, BLX series), etching agents (Al, Cu, Cr, ITO), and resist stripping agents (N-300 through N-530HS) for semiconductor and flat panel display manufacturing; thermal management solutions (DOWFROST, DOWSIL ICL1100, DAISAVE fluids, TIM, Metal Power conduit) for data center infrastructure; pharmaceutical ingredients and CDMO services including SOLBIOTE excipients (trehalose, maltose, sucrose), custom peptide and oligonucleotide APIs via PeptiStar with continuous chromatography and mixer-type lyophilization technologies; biotech innovations including ErgoThioneine, Ferritin, and N-STePP platform from the Bio-Innovation Center; low-endotoxin Arcofeliz gelling agents and NEA-1000R endotoxin removal column for biomedical applications; personal care texturizers (Lissenare, MG-60, PULLULAN); recycled composite substrates (Regenatech 1010R, 3010R, 4010R); specialized amino acids for drug discovery including Maruoka catalysts and various unnatural amino acid series; and advanced materials including SPACECOOL radiative cooling, Eastman Tritan copolyester, and Xenomax aerospace solar technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nagase Viita: Bio business subsidiary specializing in enzyme and fermentation technologies, creating multifunctional ingredients from natural sources for food, pharmaceuticals, personal care, and agriculture markets
• Nagase ChemteX
• Nagase Filter
• Nagase RooTAC Industries
• SOLBIOTE
• Arcofeliz
• TREHA
• AA2G
• SUNMALT
• PIONIN
• Lissenare
• DENATITE
• PeptiStar
• Maruoka Catalyst

Products and services

• TREHA Performance Saccharide
• PULLULAN Performance Saccharide
• SUNMALT Maltose
• AA2G Stabilized Vitamin C
• SOLBIOTE Pharmaceutical Excipients
• PeptiStar CDMO Services
• NPR/GRX/BLX Series Photoresists
• Resist Stripping Agents (Stripper N-300 to N-530HS)
• Etching Agents (Al, Cu, Cr, ITO)
• DENACOL and DENATITE Epoxy Resins
• DENATRON Industrial Coatings
• Data Center Thermal Management Fluids
• Arcofeliz Low-Endotoxin Gelling Agents
• Eastman Tritan Copolyester
• Regenatech Recycled Composite Substrates
• Unnatural Amino Acids
• Compostable Biodegradable Compounds
• SPACECOOL Passive Daytime Radiative Cooling Material
• METAL POWER Flexible Conduit
• Custom Peptide and Oligonucleotide API Manufacturing
• XENOMAX Aerospace Solar Material
• DENATITE Potting Compounds for EV Motors

Quantifiable outcome

• 30-50% reduction in overall cost for peptide/oligo purification using Twin-Column Continuous Chromatography
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• PeptiStar Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2017Joint venture CDMO established by PeptiDream, Shionogi, and Sekisui Chemical to address manufacturing bottlenecks in mid-sized molecule therapeutics. PeptiStar specializes in GMP manufacturing of peptides, oligonucleotides, and peptide-drug conjugates with advanced purification technologies. NAGASE provides global sourcing power and supply chain strength.
• PeptiDream Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld leader in macrocyclic peptide technology and global partnerships. PeptiStar was established by PeptiDream to translate discoveries into scalable, high-quality peptide APIs.
• Eastman Chemical CompanyflagshipTechnology or IntegrationDistribution partnership for Eastman Tritan copolyester - engineered in USA combining crystal clarity of glass with long-lasting durability of plastic for Asia market applications including reusable bottles, tableware, and small appliances.
• PeptiDream Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationProvides cyclic and heterocyclic amino acids for peptide drug discovery including alpha-methyl substituted amino acids for conformation modification and activity improvement in peptide therapeutics.
• Toyobo Co., Ltd.flagshipTechnology or IntegrationDistribution partnership for XENOMAX aerospace solar power materials featuring unmatched weight savings, heat resistance, and dimensional stability for satellite solar technology.
• Nagase Viita Co., Ltd.coreTechnology or IntegrationCore bio business of NAGASE Group with foundation in enzyme and fermentation technologies since 1883. Creates multifunctional ingredients from natural sources for food, pharmaceuticals, personal care, and agriculture using proprietary Pure-Stream enzyme-driven process.
• Nagase ChemteX CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationManufactures photoresists, resist stripping agents, epoxy resins, and proprietary endotoxin removal technology for high-viscosity materials in medical and biomedical applications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Mitsubishi Corporation: One of Japan's largest sogo shosha with chemicals, energy, electronics, and food industries that overlap with NAGASE's chemicals/materials distribution and trading across Asia/Europe/Americas. Comparable regional office footprint and industrial customer base.
• Marubeni Corporation: Japanese trading company (sogo shosha) with chemicals, food & agriculture, and lifestyle materials segments that overlap NAGASE's specialty chemicals distribution, food ingredients, and personal care businesses. Comparable global distribution model combined with selective value-added activities.
• Mitsui & Co., Ltd. Japanese general trading company (sogo shosha) with a substantial chemicals, materials, and healthcare/functional materials segment. Operates as a global trading partner combining distribution, manufacturing, and project investment across multiple verticals including electronics, mobility, and healthcare, comparable to NAGASE's diversified trading-plus-manufacturing model.
• Sumitomo Corporation: Japanese trading company with chemicals, electronics, mobility, and healthcare segments that overlap with NAGASE's electronics materials, automotive lightweighting, and pharmaceutical/ingredients businesses. Operates a similar trading-plus-value-added model across multiple verticals.
• Bachem Holding AG: Switzerland-based peptide and oligonucleotide CDMO serving pharmaceutical and biotech customers globally. Directly comparable to PeptiStar's GMP peptide and oligonucleotide API manufacturing services for therapeutic developers.
• Itochu Corporation: Japanese trading company operating across chemicals, food, and lifestyle verticals with global trading and selective processing/manufacturing capabilities. Comparable business profile to NAGASE in combining commodity/specialty distribution with proprietary materials businesses in food and chemicals.

Broad incumbents

• Tokuyama Corporation: Japanese specialty chemicals producer with electronic materials, semiconductors, and chemicals segments. Overlaps with NAGASE ChemteX's photoresists, etchants, and stripping agents for semiconductor manufacturing.
• Croda International Plc: UK-listed specialty ingredients supplier to personal care, health care, and performance chemicals markets. Comparable to NAGASE's Nagase Viita business in cosmetic actives (AA2G-type stabilized vitamins), saccharides for personal care, and pharmaceutical excipients.
• Asahi Kasei Corporation: Large Japanese specialty chemicals/electronics materials manufacturer with segments covering performance chemicals, electronic materials (photoresists, separator films), healthcare/pharma, and materials for mobility. Overlaps with NAGASE on electronic materials, epoxy resins, coatings, and bioprocess/diagnostic materials.

Others

• Eastman Chemical Company: U.S.-based specialty chemicals company producing copolyesters and other engineered materials. NAGASE is a strategic distribution partner for Eastman Tritan copolyester in Asia, providing a directly linked competitive/collaborator relationship in specialty plastics distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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