Tokuyama (OTCMKTS:TKYMY) (OTCMKTS: TKYMY) is a Japan-based chemical company with roots dating back to 1918, when it was founded as Tokuyama Cement Manufacturing Co. Over more than a century of operations, the firm has evolved into a diversified industrial group, drawing on its heritage in cement production to develop an array of chemical and advanced‐materials businesses. Today, Tokuyama’s core operations span chemical products, advanced products, cement and life‐amenity solutions.
In its chemicals segment, Tokuyama produces polycrystalline silicon for solar cell applications, chlor‐alkali derivatives such as caustic soda and chlorine, and a range of fluorochemicals used in electronics and specialty industries. The advanced products division manufactures high‐purity electronic materials—including ultra‐high-purity gases and silicon wafers—alongside optical materials and dental gypsum products. The cement unit continues the company’s original mission, supplying Portland cement and construction materials for the Japanese market, while the life‐amenity segment offers gypsum boards, housing materials and related building‐interior solutions.
With headquarters in Shunan, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Tokuyama serves customers across Asia, North America and Europe. Its global footprint includes production facilities in Japan, Malaysia and the United States, complemented by technical centers and sales offices that support regional R&D, product customization and customer service. Strategic partnerships with solar‐cell manufacturers, semiconductor fabricators and construction firms help Tokuyama extend its reach into emerging markets for renewable energy, electronics and sustainable building materials.
The company is guided by an executive leadership team under its President and CEO, supported by a board of directors and dedicated R&D personnel. Tokuyama emphasizes sustainable growth through investment in green technologies, digital transformation and environmental stewardship. Ongoing innovation efforts focus on improving product performance, reducing environmental impact and responding to the evolving needs of global customers across its core business segments.
