Takiron CI Consolidates R&D, Accelerates New Business Creation with 'Sanda Research Institute'

Takiron CI Corporation (Representative Director and President: Yuji Fukuda; hereinafter 'Takiron CI'), a comprehensive resin processing manufacturer, announced the opening of the Sanda Research Institute in Sanda City, Hyogo Prefecture, in April 2026, and held its completion ceremony. ■Background and Purpose of Opening Takiron CI took a new step as a comprehensive resin processing manufacturer with high technological capabilities and a wide range of product lineups after the business integration of resin processing manufacturers Takiron Co., Ltd. and CI Kasei Co., Ltd. in 2017. Until now, we have built a business structure optimized for each factory, business unit, and group company. However, to achieve further growth and innovation, we have consolidated our research and development functions and new business areas at the Sanda Research Institute. With the opening of the Sanda Research Institute, we have strengthened the exchange of human capital and established an environment for joint prototyping and testing with universities, research institutions, and partner companies. This will enable us to integrate ideas and knowledge across specialized fields, not only strengthening technological capabilities in existing businesses but also aiming to create new technologies and materials that contribute to solving various social issues. ■Overview of Sanda Research Institute Opening Date: April 1, 2026 Location: 8-1 Technopark, Sanda City, Hyogo Prefecture Access: 2 minutes walk from Techno Nishi bus stop by Shinki Bus from JR Fukuchiyama Line Shin-Sanda Station / Taxi from Sanda Station Site Area: Approximately 45,000 ㎡ Total Floor Area (Research Institute): Approximately 9,000 ㎡ Organizational Structure: R&D Department Analysis Development Group / Surface Function Development Group / Film Development Group / Molding Process Development Group / Nanomaterial Development Group / Administration Group / Maverick Partners Inc., etc. Number of Personnel: Approximately 50-60 people ■Main Areas of Sanda Research Institute labA3 ✓Open space with glass walls and windows ✓Elimination of vertical image due to research content, promotion of active exchange labC2 ✓Performs analysis using ultra-accelerated weathering testers (Metal Weather), etc. labE ✓Performs prototyping such as various molding processes Magnet Core ✓Free space located at the center of various rooms such as research, prototyping, and offices ✓Place for active exchange of human resources ■Takiron CI's Research and Development: Outlook - Building a New Social Infrastructure through Co-creation of Materials and Knowledge - Since its establishment over 100 years ago, Takiron CI has continued to fulfill its responsibilities and roles for people's lives and the global environment, with resin molding processing technology as its core technology. Takiron CI possesses diverse resin molding processing technologies. By combining this 'molding processing technology' with 'analysis and evaluation technology' cultivated over many years and 'functional material development technology,' we maximize the potential of all materials and provide new technologies and materials that solve social issues in growth areas such as environment, energy, mobility, healthcare, and electronics. ■Takiron CI's Research and Development: Focus Domains Takiron CI has selected focus business domains and is engaged in research and development in its medium-term management plan 'Go Beyond 2026'. ・Examples of R&D focus domains and representative development themes ■Scene of the Completion Ceremony Tamagushi Houten tape cut by our Representative Director and President Fukuda Letter of appreciation for corporate hometown tax donation from Mayor Tamura of Sanda City Takiron CI will continue to accelerate open innovation and technological development, centered on the Sanda Research Institute, contributing to the realization of a sustainable society and the creation of new value. [Inquiries regarding the release content] Takiron CI Corporation 3-5-19 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0073 Human Resources and General Affairs Department General Affairs and Public Relations Group (Contact: Yamada, Shirasoi) TEL 03-6435-0180 MAIL pr@takiron-ci.co.jp d77732-32-3108860a29fa894ffd156bac6a0269dd.pdf