Chori, with 165 Years of History, Challenges Your Dreams.

Chori Co., Ltd. (Tokyo HQ: Minato-ku; Osaka HQ: Chuo-ku; President: Tatsuyuki Sakoda; hereinafter 'Chori'), a diversified specialized trading company dealing in textiles, chemicals, and machinery, will challenge the realization of its stakeholders' dreams.

We endorse 'April Dream,' which aims to make April 1st a day for sharing dreams. This press release describes the dream of Chori Co., Ltd.

Founded in Kyoto Nishijin in 1861

In 1861, amidst the upheaval of Japan's transition from the Edo period to the Meiji era, Chori was founded as a raw silk wholesaler. The original trade name was 'Choya' (Butterfly House), substituting 'Cho' for the moth that produces silk. Later, 'Ri' was taken from the name of the founding family's head, Richiro Ohashi, to become 'Chori.'

Since 1956, the company expanded into chemicals and various machinery. For 165 years since its inception, Chori has actively developed its business while responding to social needs.

Thoughts Behind the Corporate Slogan 'Challenging your dreams.'

Chori's corporate slogan, 'Challenging your dreams.', was established in 2008. It embodies the desire to solve problems alongside stakeholders and realize their dreams. Chori will think together, challenge, and solve the dreams our stakeholders want to achieve.

Human Resources Supporting the Realization of Dreams

Chori positions 'people' as the most important management capital. To secure and develop the essential human resources to drive business, we have established the slogan for the Chori Group Human Resources Policy: 'Utilizing people, living with people. Developing people, growing with people. Connecting people, linking to people.' Our passionate staff will continue to challenge your dreams.

Chori's Business Operations

Chori has built strong relationships with excellent suppliers in Japan and worldwide. Through the wealth of knowledge and technology gained from long-standing close relationships with supply chains and customers, we quickly sense market and customer needs and respond with speed and agility.

Textile Business: Building a Strong Global Network

We supply high-value-added products backed by long-standing ties with the Hokuriku production area, which possesses world-class expertise in yarn processing, weaving, and dyeing. In addition to numerous domestic and overseas supply chains, we have established production bases in China and ASEAN, creating a network capable of global sourcing, production, and sales. From raw materials like yarn and fabrics to finished garments for sports and fashion, we propose a wide range of solutions through 'GLOBAL ONE STOP CHORI.'

Chemicals Business: Expanding Through Niche Networks

We handle not only basic chemicals but also high-performance materials such as electronic materials, battery materials, 5G-related products, and pharmaceutical/agrochemical intermediates. We also deal with eco-friendly products like biodegradable plastics, as well as various materials such as cosmetic ingredients and food chemicals. With a global network rooted in our long-standing China business, we strategically expand procurement and sales through close cooperation with business partners in regions expected to grow economically.

Machinery Business: Rapid Response to Global Market Changes

We engage in trade with Latin America and Europe for transportation equipment such as automobiles, motorcycles, and trucks, as well as agricultural machinery. Through a meticulous information network and strong relationships with customers, we respond quickly to market changes and handle trilateral trade with China and Mexico via semi-knockdown production.

Chori's dream is to stay close to the realization of the dreams of each stakeholder and continue to challenge them together. Utilizing the experience and networks cultivated in the diverse business fields of textiles, chemicals, and machinery, we will create optimal value from infinitely expanding possibilities.

— Company Overview —

Company Name: CHORI CO., LTD.

Representative: Tatsuyuki Sakoda, President & CEO

Headquarters: Tokyo: Shinagawa Intercity Tower C, 2-15-3 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo Osaka: 4-2-13 Awajimachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka

Established: September 2, 1948 (Founded: 1861)

Capital: 6.8 Billion Yen

Business: Specialized trading company for textiles, chemicals, and machinery