Sumitomo Chemical Develops High-Performance Alumina to Enhance the Permeance of Ceramic Separation Membranes Technology that will Contribute to Faster Solid-Liquid Separation in Wastewater Treatment and Other Applications
Sumitomo Chemical has developed a technology that improves permeance while maintaining separation performance in ceramic separation membranes (microfiltration membranes). The technology uses the Company’s high-performance alumina developed for separation membranes (the “newly developed alumina”) to increase the density of through-pores (*1) in…
Sumitomo Chemical Announces Reorganization
Sumitomo Chemical hereby announces that, effective October 1, 2026, the Company will change its organization as outlined below. Head Office: To extend the reach of the Production & Safety Fundamental Technology Center’s fundamental production and safety-related technologies and expertise to…
Investors’ Handbook 2026 ended March 31, 2026 (For 145th Fiscal Period)
Supplementary materials for investors. It provides a detailed explanation of our wide range of businesses and products, including market trends.
Sumitomo Chemical to Begin Mass Production and Sales of InP Epitaxial Wafers that Support the Evolution of AI Data Centers
The Company will Establish a Supply System for Core Materials to Contribute to the Societal Implementation of Photonic-Electronic Convergence Technologies Sumitomo Chemical has established a mass production system for 4-inch indium phosphide (InP) epitaxial wafers, a type of compound semiconductor,…
Sumitomo Chemical Group Acquires Subsidiary of COPYR Engaged in Natural Pyrethrin-Based Plant Protection Business
MILANO, August 4, 2026 / TOKYO, August 5, 2026－ Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited (“Sumitomo Chemical”) and COPYR S.p.A. Compagnia del Piretro (“COPYR”) are pleased to announce Sumitomo Chemical group’s acquisition of COPYR’s plant protection business. COPYR—an Italian company belonging to…
Key Figures of Consolidated Financial Results for 1st Quarter FY2026
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Regarding a Report Concerning Sumitomo Pharma
Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Osaka, Japan; Representative Director, President and CEO: Toru Kimura; the “Company”) has confirmed that a report concerning the Company and its group companies was published by Gotham City Research LLC on August 3, 2026.…
Notice Concerning the Determination of the Amount of the Reduction of Capital Reserves Increased through the Share Exchange and the Transfer to Other Capital Surplus
For Immediate Release August 3, 2026 Company Name: Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. Representative: Nobuaki Mito, Representative Director & President Securities Code: 4005 Stock Exchange: Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market Inquiries: Shoko Wato, General Manager, Corporate Communications Dept., (Tel: +81-3-5201-0200) As…
Valent U.S.A. Announces U.S. EPA Registration of Rapidicil® Herbicide
Rapidicil herbicide formulations will support regenerative agriculture and be available for use in late 2026 SAN RAMON, Calif., July 2, 2026 – Valent U.S.A. today announced the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved the registration of a new herbicide active ingredient Rapidicil® (epyrifenacil), developed by Valent’s parent company, Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. “This registration will provide growers with a powerful solution, highly…
Sumitomo Chemical Receives Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovators 2026 Award
Jan 22, 2026 Sumitomo Chemical Receives Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovators 2026 Award Selected as One of the World’s Top 100 Innovative Companies and Institutions for Five Consecutive Years Sumitomo Chemical has been recognized as a Top 100 Global Innovator…