About Sumitomo Chemical

Founded in 1913, Sumitomo Chemical Company has grown to be one of the world’s leading multinational chemical companies with annual sales amounting to UWS$11.0 billion and 19,000 employees.

Today, Sumitomo includes some 100 companies operating globally in six business sectors: basic chemicals, petrochemicals, fine chemicals, IT-related chemicals, agricultural chemicals and pharmaceuticals. As an expanding global business which pursues leading-edge research and development – over 2,000 employees work in R&D – Sumitomo Chemical continually strives to contribute to the sustainable development of society throughout the world.