Corporate Prof ile

“Electrical insulating materials are the basis of electric machinery manufacture.”These words encompass the strong belief of Namihei Odaira, the founder of Hitachi, Ltd., behind the development of electrical insulating varnishes. “A pioneering spirit to explore uncharted areas” is condensed in one drop of this amber-colored liquid.Since then, for a little more than one century, Hitachi Chemical group has developed and supplied creative materials in response to the various needs and challenges of society.The history of Hitachi Chemical group is a journey of innovationthat brings “Wonders” to society through the power of chemistry.And “Wonders” continue to move on to the next areas.Binding all the strengths of our group, we will create new innovations in the global market, which is undergoing radical change from day to day.

The four start-up products, “insulating varnish,” “industrial laminate,” “porcelain insulator” and “carbon brush,” developed ear ly 1900s bui l t the foundat ion of the wide-ranging technologies of Hitachi Chemical group of today. In-depth know-how and expertise in organic and inorganic chemistry gained through the manufacture of these products turned into seeds, creating numerous “Wonders.”

We produce a wide range of products from materials to devices. These products create “Wonders” in various fields such as electronics equipment and automobiles that are indispensable to our everyday life, as well as wind power generator and photovoltaic facilities that support our society.

Aspiring to build a society that is better to live in, we are promoting innovations to bring “Wonders” into fruition, centering on four business areas in which our strengths can be demonstrated. These four areas are “Information and communication,” “Energy,” “Mobility” and “Life sciences.”

Key Business AreasMain Product GroupsBeginning of “Wonders” Turning Versatile Technologies into “Wonders” And to the Next “Wonders”Original Products

Material TechnologiesMolecular and Particle Design, Functional Resin Design, Energy Storage, Device Design, Thermal Management, CAE, Surface Control, Interface Control, Organic and Inorganic Synthesis, Precision Polymerization, Organic-inorganic Hybrid

Functional Materials

Binding “Strengths” for Next “Wonders”In-depth know-how of organic and inorganic materials was gained in the manufacture of our original products since the initial phase of history of Hitachi Chemical group. Various technologies were developed in the quest for better products.Combining and harmonizing the expertise and the technologies,we have transformed materials into novel values and concepts.Based on our products born in these ways, we will respond to various challenges encountering global society by creating the next “Wonders.”

Electronics materialsPrinted wiring board materialsElectronics components

Advanced Components and SystemsMobility componentsEnergy storage devices and systemsLife science

Next Wonders!Main Product GroupsOriginal Products Key Business Areas

Information and Communication

Energy

Life Sciences

Mobility

Insulating varnishIndustrial laminatePorcelain insulatorCarbon brush Evaluation Technologies

Material Property Evaluation, Packaging Process Evaluation, Package Reliability Evaluation, Analysis

Process TechnologiesPurification, Extraction, Compounding, Dispersion, Impregnation, Coating, Composite Formation, Lamination, Sintering, Molding, Cultivation

Technology Platform

Three technologies generate the motive power that creates new “Wonders.” They are “material technologies” to create required functions, “process technologies” to manufacture products efficiently without wastefulness, and “evaluation technologies” to lead to next steps by precise analysis.

Technology PlatformMotive Power of “Wonders”

Through state-of-the-art technology development for materials for semiconductors, display related materials, printed wiring board materials and electronics components, Hitachi Chemical group has contributed to the provision of solutions challenging various problems and issues such as fine wiring of semiconductors, circuit connectionat the micrometer level and thermal management.We will further accelerate the development of materials that will contribute tohigher speed, larger capacity telecommunications through the Internet of Things (IoT)and through greater use of big data. A contribution will also be made forhigher definition, higher functions and further miniaturization of8K high-definition TV sets, wearable devices and others.

Information and Communication

Fast, Fine and Beautiful

Main Products

These are industrial storage batteries of a control valve type, featuring long life, high reliability and low maintenance requirements, such as no refilling of water. These are used in alleviating output fluctuations of renewable energy power generation that is easily affected by weather such as wind power generation as well as in backup applications for supplying power temporarily in the case of a sudden power outage.

These are batter ies for automobi les featuring a high durability. A versatile lineup of automotive batteries can also be used in vehicles installed with an idle reduction system, vehicles installed with a charging control system, light automobiles, and business vehicles such as buses and trucks, to support the evolution of the car society.

Circuit Connecting Films for DisplaysThese are circuit connecting materials for displays. Both electrical conductivity and insulation property are achieved while these films connect batches of very small electrodes at the micrometer level. Widely used in smart phones, liquid-crystal displays and other devices, these films make higher definition images and smaller, thinner devices.

These are polishing liquids to make coarse surfaces smooth when semiconductor circuits are formed. Utilizing both inorganic and organic material technologies, the mechanical action of polishing grains and the chemical action of liquid components are optimized. High-speed polishing is attained, minimizing wafer flaws.

CMP SlurriesMain Products

Automotive BatteriesLead Acid Batteries for Industrial Use

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Storing, Visualizingand UtilizingIntelligently

Hitachi Chemical group has been contributing to the creation of ideal energy managementthrough the delivery of products, including energy storage devices such as lead acid batteriesand lithium-ion batteries that are used for mitigating output fluctuations of renewable energyand used in emergency power systems, systems that constantly monitor the state of health of thebatteries remotely, and long-life automotive batteries for vehicles installed with an idle reduction system.We will actively offer a wide range of solutions globally, from the development of new materialsand devices to proposals for large-capacity power storage systems that support communities,in an effort to continuously further contribute to a low-carbon society.

Energy

Key Business Areas Key Business Areas

Safely, Comfortably and more Eco-friendly

Taking full advantage of our expertise in the development technologies of not onlytest reagents but also test instruments, Hitachi Chemical group is supplying reagentsand analyzers for various tests in the field of dyslipidemia, diabetes, allergies,and other diseases. Especially, we are focusing on the development ofPoint Of Care Testing (POCT) products that provide simple, rapid testing tocheck results on the spot at small to medium-sized clinics.In the business of contract manufacturing process development and contractmanufacturing of regenerative medicine products, we are providing services basedon the rich manufacturing practices that have been accumulated formore than 20 years in the United States and more than 10 years in Europe.We opened a large-scale sterile production facility in Japan in 2018.We will continue to contribute to the dissemination of regenerative medicineproducts with our global supply system in Japan, the United States, and Europe.

The wide-ranging product lineup of Hitachi Chemical group hascontributed to automobiles that are safe, comfortable and environmentally friendly.Our product lineup includes plastic molded products such as molded plastic rear door modules andhigh-strength plastic gears, disc brake pads, thermal and noise insulation materials, powder metal products,carbon anode materials for lithium-ion batteries, and high heat-resistant coating materials.We will continue to support the development of state-of-the-art automobiles by flexibly combiningversatile materials such as resins, metals and carbon andutilizing our advanced molding technology nurtured over many years.

Life Sciences Mobility

Accurately, Quickly and Gently

Allergy Diagnostic Systems

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Main Products and Services Main ProductsPowder Metal ProductsDisc Brake Pads

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These diagnostic systems examine substancesthat cause allergies such as pollen, foodstuff and house dust by measuring the amount of antibodies in blood. In addition to these unique allergen refining method and fixation method, a special reaction container has been designed to simultaneously examine 48 different substances that cause allergies.

We are developing our products for realizing ideal brakes that reduce braking noise while maintaining high braking performance, by optimizing material blending of metals and resins and through simulation analysis of friction phenomenon. Pads that do not contain copper are also supplied to reduce more environmental load.

Compression molding and sintering of metal powders such as iron and copper realize complex shapes with high precision. As lubricating properties, resistance to heat, magnetic properties and various other functions can be added, they contribute to improving the performance and reduction of weight in automobiles, industrial equipment, and other applications.

Key Business Areas Key Business Areas

Development of Manufacturing Methods and ContractManufacturing of Regenerative Medicine Products

We perform the development of manufacturing methods and the contract manufacturing of regenerative medicine products outsourced by pharmaceutical companies, etc. These services are performed at our sterile manufacturing facilities, which incorporate quality control systems.Regenerative medicine products: Products that are manufactured by cultivation or other appropriate processing of human or animal cells to be used for the treatment and prevention of diseases.

～ Age of Electric Equipment ～ ～ Age of Synthetic Resins and Plastics ～ ～ Golden Age of Electronics ～ ～ Age of Environmental Friendliness ～

1959 Started high-volume production 　　　　of polyethylene films.

1955 Started manufacturing　　　 copper-clad laminates for 　　　 multilayer PWBs.

　　　Age of Mass Production of Electronic Circuits Begins

These products were developed for the “printed wiring method,” replacing manual wiring of copper wires by hand soldering. Using the same principle for printing, electronic circuits of the same patterns were produced in high volumes, greatly contributing to the spread of TV sets and other electric and electronic appliances to homes.

Building on a History of Innovation to Meet New ChallengesHitachi Chemical group has a proud history of innovation. Responding to various challenges, we have undertaken creative product and technology development and have made proposals. We have produced many materials that have greatly influenced the evolution of society today.

1962 The chemical division of Hitachi, Ltd. became 　　　 an independent entity as 　　　　Hitachi Chemical Co., Ltd.

1963 Started selling 　　　 polypropylene bathtubs.

　　　Dream Bathtubs - 　　 Light in Weight and Semi-　　 permanent in Durability

Wooden bathtubs were mainly used in Japanese homes at that time. We installed a 2,200-ton injection-molding machine, then the largest class in Japan, and succeeded in high-volume production of plastic bathtubs for the first time in Japan. These were the pioneer in spreading plastic bathtubs thereafter.

1978 Started selling photosensitive film 　　　 of alkali-based solvents.

　　　Pioneer in Eco-friendly 　　　Manufacture of 　　 Electronic Circuits

Solvents were mainly used at that time to develop resists on circuit patterns. Anticipating the growth in demand for environmentally friendly products, we developed and produced products that did not use a solvent ahead of other manufacturers. This led to the evolution of products that can now be called global standard products.

1951 Started manufacturing　　　 metallized paper capacitors.

1953 Started selling 　　　 powder metal products.

1916 Started manufacturing and 　　　 selling storage batteries.

1912 Started trial manufacture of 　　　 electrical insulating varnishes.

　　Aspiration for 　　 Domestic Production

In Japan, insulating varnishes for motors at that time depended entirely on imported varnishes. Namihei Odaira, the founder of Hitachi, Ltd., started research to domestically produce them. In 1914 , Oda i ra succeeded in developing a varnish containing a na tu ra l r e s i n . Th i s was the beg inn ing o f t he h i s to r y o f innovation of our group.

1992 Started selling reflow-resistance 　　　 epoxy molding compounds.

　　　Solution to Heat Problem 　　　Created by Saving of 　　　Space

I n r e fl ow s o l d e r i n g p r o c e s s , semiconductors are placed on solder that is printed on surfaces of substrates and are mounted by melting the solder in an oven at 200°C or higher. Even t h o u g h s e m i c o n d u c t o r s a n d components are mounted on substrates in high density, cracking of the sealing material by heat became a problem. We solved this problem by reexamining the composition of the sealing material and by fill ing filler to a high level, thereby enhancing the reliability of electronic equipment.

1998 Started high-volume production 　　　 of carbon anode materials 　　　 for lithium-ion batteries.

　　　Black Powder Reduced 　　 the Charging Frequency

Lithium-ion batteries are high capacity, compact and light weight compared with conventional re-charging batteries. Graphite materials used in anodes o f l i t h ium - ion bat te r ies af f e c t s performance of batteries. Using the carbon technology it nurtured over many years, we developed artificial, high-capacity graphite. The change from using natural graphite to artificial graphite took place rapidly, boosting the convenience of mobile terminals.

1998 Started manufacturing 　　　 CMP slurries for STI 　　　 (shallow trench isolation).

　　　Key to High-density 　　 Semiconductors is Fast, 　　 Flat Polishing

These are polishing liquid to make surfaces of semiconductor wafers flat when circuits are formed on wafers. We deve loped un ique cer ium ox ide part ic les that sel f -col lapse whi le polishing wafer surfaces. These enabled high-speed polishing while minimizing polishing flaws, thereby contributing to increased productivity. Additionally, the waste produced during polishing is greatly reduced. The products are highly evaluated from environmental aspects also.

2010 Started operating lead acid 　　　 batteries for wind power generation 　　　 with mitigation system of 　　　 output fluctuations.

　　　 Power Generation not 　　 Swayed by Changeable Wind

Radical output fluctuations caused by high and low wind velocity makes the power grid unstable and have been a challenge for wind power generation. To deal with this situation, we developed a lead acid battery featuring a long life, enduring irregular and frequent charging and discharge cycles. By leveling the output using these batteries, we contributed to the successful operation of a wind power plant of an output fluctuation mitigation type for the first time in Japan.

2001 Started manufacturing molded 　　　 plastic rear door modules.

　　　Resins Changed Forms of 　　　Automobiles

Automobile bodies were invariably made of metal. Through the resin molding technology nurtured over many years, we succeeded in manufacturing molded plastic rear door modules for the first time in Japan. Aside from reducing the weight of the body, molded plastic rear door modules made possible complex rear door forms that could not be achieved by metal rear doors, dramatically enhancing design freedom.

2008 Started manufacturing allergy 　　　 diagnostic reagents for 　　　 simultaneous measurement of 　　　 33 items.

　　　Great News for People 　　 Who Previously Needed to 　　 Undergo Tests Many Times

Our diagnostic system can test as many as 33 different types of causative agents of allergy by taking one blood sample. Our system mitigates the burden to patients of going to clinics or hospitals many times for taking blood samples and reduces the time taken to determine the cause of the allergy.

1971 Started manufacturing 　　　 epoxy molding compounds.

1970 Opened our first overseas 　　　 manufacturing plant in Taiwan.

1974 Started high-volume production 　　　 of drug.

1974 Started selling photosensitive films 　　　 of inorganic based solvents.

1974 Started manufacturing　　　 stretching films for business use.

1984 Started manufacturing circuit 　　　 connecting films for displays.

　　　Liquid-crystal Screens Have 　　　Changed from “For Reading” 　　　to “For Viewing”

2013 Changed Japanese company name. 　　　 2017 Entry into the business of contract　　　 manufacturing process development　　　 and contract manufacturing of　　　 regenerative medicine products.

　　　

1964 Started manufacturing　　　 printed wiring boards.

1965 Started high-volume production 　　　 of automobile interior moldings.

1965 Established our first overseas 　　　 resident office in Germany.

1967 Started selling adhesives.

1969 Started manufacturing　　　 disc brake pads.

1930 Started trial manufacture of 　　　 phenol resin laminates.

1931 Started trial manufacture of 　　　 porcelain insulators.

1933 Started trial manufacture of 　　　 carbon brushes.

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Kuroshio wind power plant Inc. (Goshogawara City Aomori Prefecture)

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History

In that timeframe, the quest for fine wiring connection of liquid-crystal screens by soldering was reaching a limit. High-definition and color s c r e e n s w e r e d i ffi c u l t t o accomplish. The debut of these fi lms however enabled batch connection of wires in micrometer order . Paving the way for the h i g h - v o l ume p r odu c t i o n o f liquid-crystal screens with high picture quality, this triggered the application of liquid-crystal screens to s i gn ificant l y expand f rom ca l cu l a to r s and wa t ches t o personal computers and TV sets.

Hitachi Chemical group supplies a wide range of semiconductor materials, including photosensitive coating materials and CMP slurries used in the wafer process as well as die-bonding materials and molding compounds used in the fabrication process. At our Packaging Solution Center in Shin-Kawasaki launched in 2019, we have packaging equipment, analysis and evaluation equipment, and simulation systems for thermal stress and fluid analysis, which allow for the prototyping of next-generation semiconductor packages. We are making efforts to shorten the development period for new materials and to propose new packaging processes by performing packaging and evaluation together with our customers, equipment manufacturers, and other material manufacturers.

Case of Activity in Semiconductor Materials We are opening sites which operate product development, provide technical support, and design outside of Japan to quickly provide solutions to our overseas customers.

Product Development Operations Outside of Japan

Research and Development Network ‒ A Seed for InnovationIn cooperation with Hitachi, Ltd., we, Hitachi Chemical group, are actively expanding our global research and development centers to realize the next “Wonders” for the solution of social issues.We will further accelerate our development and commercialization speed by expanding our research networks with outside organizations, and by alliances with venture enterprises that have unique state-of-the-art technologies.

Solving Problems with You as a PartnerIn collaboration with the manufacturers of equipment and other materials, Hitachi Chemical group makes proposals stepping into the know-how of material combinations and manufacturing processes, in addition to the supply of materials,to solve product development problems encountered by customers.Under the concept of “Collaborative Creation,” we will actively undertake these to provide solutions.

Hitachi Chemical GroupCustomer

R&D divisionSales division

Research and Development

Material Design and Development

Proposal for material combination and manufacturing process

Flow for Proposal

Problem

Material supply

• Resin design, device design, etc.• Setting of material usage conditions

Prototyping

・Recreation of customer manufacturing environment・Test run of a series of manufacturing processes

Reliability Evaluation

・ Verifying chemistry among materials・ Verifying fitness with equipment or system

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Packaging Solution Center

Solutions

Suzhou Development Center (China)

Thailand Design Center

Development and technical services for photosensitive films, technical services, packaging, evaluation and analysis of conductive films

Malaysia R&D CenterProduct development and providing technical support for moldingcompounds, and packaging, evaluation and analysis for semiconductors

Designing automotive moldings and powder metal products

Conducting its operations mainly in Tsukuba, Yamazaki, Shimodate and Saitama in Japan. We will continue to extensively develop innovative core technologies for creating new businesses.

Advanced TechnologyResearch & DevelopmentCenter

Equipment andmaterial manufacturers

Collaboration

We have established research and development centers in three regions, Japan, the United States and China, to grasp state-of-the-art technological trends and to speedily incorporate society and customer needs in its research and development hand in hand with local corporations and group companies.

Hitachi Chemical Co. America, Ltd. R&D Center (the United States, left picture)Hitachi Chemical-Shanghai Jiao Tong University R&D Center (China, right picture)

Global Research and Development NetworkIn the commercialization phase, Hitachi Chemical group is promoting joint development, technical collaboration, and other alliance schemes with venture enterprises that have unique technologies, in addition to joint research with external research organizations. In 2017, we opened the “Innovation Center,” a facility for new innovations through collaborative creation. We exhibit our technologies through experience-based exhibitions there, and are accelerating the creation of “wonders,” to exceed the expectations of customers.

Promotion of Open Innovation

Innovation

Overseas Centers

Hitachi Chemical Group

Research & InnovationPromotion Headquarters

Universities

Venture Enterprises

Research Institutes

Technology Research Associations, Consortiums

Hitachi Group

Nanosys Inc.Quantum dot technology

Silatronix, Inc.Manufacturing technology for the additive for electrolyte materials for lithium-ion batteries

Innovation Center

Global Network of Solution Operations under Concept of “Near Customer Site”Hitachi Chemical group has opened its manufacturing, sales and research sites outside of Japan in order to provide best solutions to our customers. In addition, we have established regional headquarters in China and the U.S.A.to build an organizational structure to agilely respond to market needs.

● Manufacturing Selling and servicingRegional headquarters

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● Hitachi Chemical Electronics Co., Ltd.　 Manufacture of printed wiring boards ［Ibaraki］

● Japan Brake Industrial Co., Ltd.　 Manufacture of friction materials ［Ibaraki］

● Hitachi Chemical Automotive 　 Products Co., Ltd.　 Manufacture of plastic molded products ［Fukuoka］

● Namie Hitachi Chemical Co., Ltd. 　 Manufacture of carbon products ［Ibaraki］

● Hitachi Battery Sales & Service Co., Ltd.　 Sales and servicing of batteries and electric equipment, and manufacture, sales and servicing of golf carts ［Tokyo］

● Hitachi Chemical Electronic Materials 　 (Kyushu) Co., Ltd.　 Manufacture of epoxy molding compounds for 　 semiconductors and cleaning sheets ［Saga］

● Hitachi Chemical Diagnostics　 Systems Co., Ltd.　 Development, manufacture and sales of in vitro diagnostics and automated analyzers ［Tokyo］

● Yamagishi AIC Inc.　 Manufacture and sales of 　 printed wiring boards ［Nagano］

● Goi Chemical Co., Ltd.　 Manufacture and sales of industrial materials ［Chiba］

● Hitachi Chemical 　 DuPont MicroSystems, Ltd.　 Manufacture and sales of liquid polyimide for 　 semiconductors ［Tokyo］

● Nikka Touchu Co., Ltd. 　 Manufacture and sales of 　 raw materials for castings ［Ibaraki］

● Hitachi Chemical Techno Service Co., Ltd.　 Synthesis, analysis, SDS preparation and other contracted　 services, and manufacture and sales of FRP, coated sand　 and separating medium［Ibaraki］

● Hitachi AIC Inc.　 Manufacture of capacitors and evaporated films ［Tochigi］

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NETHERLANDS

● Hitachi Chemical Mexico, S.A. de C.V.　 Manufacture and sales of friction materials and powder　 metal products ［Nuevo León］

MEXICO

● FIAMM Energy Technology S.p.A.　 Manufacture and sales of lead acid batteries ［Montecchio Maggiore］

ITALY

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Hitachi Chemical Co., Ltd.　 ［Tokyo］

● Hitachi Chemical (Dongguan) Co., Ltd.　 Manufacture and sales of photosensitive films for 　 printed wiring boards, insulating varnishes and circuit 　 connecting films for displays ［Dongguan］

● Hitachi Chemical (Chongqing) Co., Ltd.　 Slitting of photosensitive films for 　 printed wiring boards ［Chongqing］ ● Hitachi Chemical Electronic Materials 　 (Guangzhou) Ltd.　 Manufacture and sales of copper-clad laminates for 　 printed wiring boards ［Guangzhou］

● Hitachi Powdered Metals (Dongguan) Co., Ltd.　 Manufacture and sales of powder metal products ［Dongguan］ ● Foshan J.B. Automotive Products Co., Ltd.　 Manufacture and sales of friction material ［Foshan］

● Hitachi Chemical (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.　 Manufacture and sales of epoxy molding compounds 　 for semiconductors and photosensitive films 　 for printed wiring boards ［Suzhou］

● Li-Bond Resin (Wuxi) Co., Ltd.　 Manufacture and sales of adhesives and composite　 materials ［Wuxi］

● Hitachi Chemical Electronic Materials 　 (Korea) Co., Ltd.　 Slitting of photosensitive films for printed wiring boards, 　 and sales of functional materials ［Gyeonggi］

KOREA

● Hitachi Chemical (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.　 Manufacture and sales of epoxy molding compounds　 and die bonding materials for semiconductors ［Penang］ ● Hitachi Chemical (Selangor) Sdn. Bhd.　 Manufacture and sales of epoxy molding compounds 　 for semiconductors ［Selangor］ ● Hitachi Chemical (Johor) Sdn. Bhd.　 Manufacture and sales of photosensitive films 　 for printed wiring boards and 　 insulating varnishes ［Johor］

MALAYSIA

● Allied JB Friction Pvt. Ltd.　 Manufacture and sales of friction materials ［Rajasthan］

● Hitachi Chemical India Pvt. Ltd.　 Manufacture and sales of powder metal products, and sales of functional materials ［Rajasthan］

INDIA

● PT Hitachi Chemical Indonesia　 Manufacture and sales of powder metal products ［West Java］

INDONESIA

Hitachi Chemical Business Service Co., Ltd.　 Leasing personal computers and other business equipment, 　 and offering contract administrative service related to salary, 　 welfare and finance ［Tokyo］

● Hitachi Chemical (Nantong) Co.,Ltd.　 Manufacture and sales of functional resins, 　 chemical raw materials and circuit connecting films　 for displays ［Nantong］

● Hitachi Chemical Automotive Products　 (Zhengzhou) Co., Ltd.　 Manufacture and sales of automotive plastic molded 　 products［Zhengzhou］

Hitachi Chemical Europe GmbH　 Sales of functional materials and advanced 　 components and systems ［Düsseldorf］

GERMANY

U.S.A.

● Hitachi Chemical Electronic Materials 　 (Hong Kong) Ltd.　 Manufacture and sales of copper-clad laminates for 　 printed wiring boards ［Hong Kong］

HONG KONG

Hitachi Chemical Co. (Hong Kong) Ltd.　 Sales of functional materials ［Hong Kong］

Hitachi Chemical (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.　 Sales of functional materials and lead acid batteries ［Shanghai］

THAILAND

● Hitachi Chemical Electronic Materials 　 (Taiwan) Co., Ltd.

Manufacture of polishing materials for flattening semiconductor circuits, and slitting of photosensitive films for printed wiring boards ［Tainan］

● Taiwan First Li-Bond Co., Ltd.　 Manufacture and sales of adhesives and　 composite materials ［Chiayi］

● Hitachi Chemical Energy Technology　 Co., Ltd.　 Manufacture and sales of lead acid batteries ［Taipei］

TAIWAN

Hitachi Chemical International Co.,　 (Taiwan) Ltd.　 Sales of functional materials and advanced components and systems ［Taipei］

● Hitachi Powdered Metals 　 (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.　 Manufacture and sales of powder metal products ［Singapore］

● Hitachi Chemical (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.　 Manufacture and sales of printed wiring boards ［Singapore］

SINGAPORE

Hitachi Chemical Asia-Pacific Pte. Ltd.　 Sales of functional materials and advanced components and systems, and administrative supporting service for group companies in ASEAN and India ［Singapore］

● Hitachi Chemical Sumiden Power　 Products, Ltd. 　 Manufacture and sales of electrical insulating epoxy　 resin molded products ［Ibaraki］

● Hitachi Powdered Metals (USA), Inc.　 Manufacture and sales of powder metal products and　 plastic gears ［Indiana］

● Hitachi Chemical DuPont MicroSystems L.L.C.　 Manufacture and sales of liquid polyimide for semiconductors ［New Jersey］ Hitachi Chemical Energy Technology

　 (Americas) Co., Ltd.　 Sales of lead acid batteries ［Texas］

● Hitachi Chemical Diagnostics, Inc.　 Manufacture and sales of in vitro diagnostics and research use only gene analysis kits ［California］

● Hitachi Chemical Advanced Therapeutics　 Solutions, LLC　 Contracted manufacturing of regenerative medicine　 products ［New Jersey］

Hitachi Chemical Co. America, Ltd.　 Overseeing group companies in the U.S.A.,　 administrative and business expansion supporting service,　 sales of functional materials and advanced components　 and systems, and R&D based on biotechnology ［California］

● Hitachi Chemical Automotive Products 　 (Thailand) Co., Ltd.　 Manufacture and sales of automotive 　 plastic molded products ［Rayong］

VIETNAM● Hitachi Chemical Energy Technology　 (Vietnam) Co., Ltd.　 Manufacture of lead acid batteries ［Dong Nai］

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Hitachi Chemical Energy Technology(EMEA) B.V.　 Sales of lead acid batteries［Ridderkerk］

● ISOLITE GmbH　 Manufacture and sales of thermal insulations for automobiles,　 aircraft and other industrial applications ［Ludwigshafen］

Hitachi Chemical Energy Technology　 (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.　 Sales of lead acid batteries ［Shanghai］

● Hitachi Chemical (Yantai) Co., Ltd.　 Slitting and sales of photosensitive films for printed wiring boards, 　 polishing and sales of ceramic products, and manufacture and　 sales of carbon anode materials for lithium-ion batteries［Yantai］

CHINAHitachi Chemical (China) Co., Ltd.

　 Overseeing of investments and group companies in China,　 administrative, business expansion supporting service,　 and sales of functional materials and advanced　 components and systems［Shanghai］

● Hitachi Chemical Asia (Thailand) Co., Ltd.　 Manufacture and sales of powder metal products,　 friction materials and batteries, and sales of　 functional materials ［Chachoengsao］

● Hitachi Chemical Storage Battery　 (Thailand) PLC.　 Manufacture and sales of automotive and　 industrial lead acid batteries ［Samutprakarn］

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Surpassing conventional common sense and going beyond the field of conventional chemistry,

our quest to create new “Wonders” will be continued to fulfill the dreams of customers and society.

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■ MissionContribute to society through the development of superior technologies and products.

■ Vision

■ Values: Founding Spirit“Pioneering Spirit”To work creatively, using novel approaches to enter new areas. To always act as a pioneer within our areas of expertise and to have the passion to pursue higher goals beyond our capabilities.

“Sincerity”To act with a sense of ownership and honesty at all times and never pass the buck. The spirit to meet society's expectations and generate credibility for Hitachi.

“Harmony”The willingness to respect the opinions of others and discuss matters in a manner that is thorough and frank, but fair and impartial, and once a conclusion has been reached, to cooperate and work together to achieve a common goal.

With a pioneering spirit to explore uncharted areas, we develop innovative solutions beyond the boundaries of chemistry, delivering “wonders” that exceed the expectations of customers and society.

Hitachi Chemical Group Identity

Company Information

Hitachi Chemical Company, Ltd.

October 10,1962

April 1,1963

Kazuyuki Tanaka

Hisashi Maruyama

GRANTOKYO SOUTH TOWER, 1-9-2, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-6606, JAPANTel : +81-3-5533-7000　Fax : +81-3-5533-7077

Corporate Name

Establishment

Commencement of Operations

Chairman of the Board

President and Chief Executive Officer

Head-office Address

15.5 billion yen

681.0 billion yen

22,989 persons

14 in Japan, 75 outside of Japan

Capital

Consolidated Revenue

Employees on Consolidated Basis

Consolidated Subsidiaries

* Capital, revenue, number of employees and number of 　subsidiaries are based on 2018 settlement of accounts.

Current Status of External Evaluation of SRI

* SRI : Socially Responsible Investment　*As of November 1, 2019

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