The Pharmaceuticals segment
conducts R&D,
production, and sales of ethical drugs—principally in the fields of
cancer, allergies, renal anemia, and hypertension —and of diagnostic
reagents. In ethical pharmaceuticals, the segment is working to expand
its business in overseas markets. To this end, we are conducting
clinical development of new drugs in Europe, North America, and China
and are moving ahead with therapeutic antibody operations based on our
original strong-acting antibody technologies.
In domestic and overseas
markets, the
Bio-Chemicals segment conducts production and sales of fermented bulk
products, such as amino acids, nucleic acids, and related compounds,
which are used as raw materials for pharmaceuticals, health foods and
dietary supplements, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical intermediates. In
addition, the segment conducts mail-order sales of health care products
in Japan, produces and markets alcohol for the alcoholic beverages and
food industries, and supplies agrochemicals as well as livestock and
fisheries products.
Fine Chemicals
Amino acids, nucleic acids, related compounds Health Care Products
Amino acids, vitamins, minerals, carotenoids, peptides, Remake® series,
Enguard® series Agrochemicals and Livestock and Fisheries Products
Plant growth regulators, animal health products Alcohol
For use in alcoholic beverages, in food preservatives, in disinfectants
The Chemicals segment produces
and markets basic
chemicals and specialty chemicals. Basic chemicals include solvents
used in paints and inks as well as raw materials for plasticizers used
as additives in PVC products. Recently, the segment places particular
emphasis on specialty chemicals including environment-friendly products
and products for advanced technologies.
