Hitachi Chemical Co., Ltd.

Hitachi Chemical Co Ltd. (TSE: 4217) Marketing of electronics and chemical related products. Operations are carried out through the following divisions; ELECTRONICS: slitting operation of photosensitive dry films, semiconductor related products, circuit boards; INDUSTRIAL MATERIALS: food wrapping films, electrolytic copper foil, molded products for automobiles, diagnostic reagents, rosin derivatives, rechargeable batteries and synthetic resin products; HOUSING & ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS: bathroom units, air filters and glass fiber products, design and installation of water treatment facilities and automated machinery, leasing of office equipment and housing and lifescience products. Electronic parts accounted for 45% of fiscal 2001 revenus; industrial products, 39% and housing and environmental materials, 16%.