DIC Group
DIC Group is a chemical company based in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, that specializes in the manufacturing of printing inks, organic pigments, and various chemical products. Founded in 1908, the company has established a diverse portfolio that includes flexible plastic packaging, plastic colorants, plasticizers, liquid crystal materials, industrial adhesive tapes, coextruded multilayer films for packaging, and hollow-fiber membranes. DIC Group categorizes its operations into five key segments: Printing Inks, Fine Chemicals, Polymers, Compounds, and Application Materials. The Printing Inks segment is the largest revenue generator, supplying inks for publishing and packaging, while the Polymers segment focuses on synthetic resins for electronics and automotive applications. The Fine Chemicals segment produces liquid crystals and pigments, and the Application Materials segment provides industrial adhesives and coating materials. In fiscal year 2017, DIC Group reported consolidated net sales of ¥789.4 billion and consolidated operating income of ¥56.5 billion.
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