Takiron CI Consolidates R&D, Accelerates New Business Creation with "Sanda Research Institute"
Takiron CI Corporation, a general resin processing manufacturer, opened its "Sanda Research Institute" in Sanda City, Hyogo Prefecture on April 1, 2026. Following a business integration in 2017, the institute aims to consolidate R&D functions and new business areas to strengthen existing technologies and accelerate the creation of new technologies and materials in growth sectors such as environment, energy, mobility, healthcare, and electronics. The site area is approximately 45,000 m², with a total floor area of 9,000 m² for the research facility, and will house approximately 50-60 personnel. The institute is also equipped to promote collaborative research with universities, research institutions, and partner companies.
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Takiron CI Corporation, formed in 2017 through the business integration of Takiron Co., Ltd. and CI Kasei Co., Ltd., has opened its Sanda Research Institute. The facility, located at 8-1 Techno Park, Sanda City, Hyogo Prefecture, serves as a central hub for research and development. It comprises various groups including Analysis Development, Surface Function Development, Film Development, Molding Processing Development, and Nanomaterial Development. The institute features open laboratory spaces (labA3) to foster interaction, specialized analysis areas (labC2) equipped with advanced testers like ultra-accelerated weathering testers, and prototyping facilities (labE) for molding processes. A "Magnet Core" free space is designed to encourage communication among researchers. Takiron CI's R&D strategy, outlined in its mid-term management plan "Go Beyond 2026," focuses on developing new materials and technologies by combining its century-long expertise in resin molding with advanced analysis and functional material development. Key application domains include environmental solutions, energy systems, mobility technologies, healthcare products, and advanced electronics.