Sanko

The story of Sanko Chemical Co., Ltd. begins in 1940, not with a grand vision, but with the practical production of chemical products for dyeing. This foundation in chemical science set the stage for a significant pivot. Under the leadership of President Shinzo Tokoro, the company was officially re-established as Sanko Chemical CO., LTD. in 1952. A year prior, it had already begun its journey into a niche, yet highly technical field: flocking sheets. Flocking, the process of applying fine fibers to a surface, became a core competency. The company honed its electrostatic method, a technique that uses a high-voltage generator to precisely plant fibers onto an adhesive-coated base. This expertise allowed them to create materials with unique textures and functional properties. Their focus wasn't limited to one application; they expanded into manufacturing wallpaper in 1956, bringing a new dimension to interior materials. By the 1970s, Sanko Chemical began looking beyond its domestic market, starting to export its flocked products in 1971 and its wallpaper in 1976. This wasn't a story of explosive venture capital funding or a high-profile IPO, but one of steady, focused growth built on a deep understanding of material science. The company's journey is marked by a quiet dedication to refining its core technologies, serving a wide array of industries from housing and construction to electronics and medical supplies.