Kazumasa Yamawaki

JSR Corp. engages in the manufacture and sale of synthetic rubber and fine chemical materials. It operates through the following segments: Elastomers, Synthetic Resin, Digital Solution, Life Science and Others. The Elastomers segment produces and merchandises general purpose synthetic rubber for automobile tires, special high performance rubber for automotive components, thermoplastic elastomers for plastic enhancements, and emulsion for paper coating. The Synthetic Resin segment manufactures and sells Acrylonitrile, Butadiene, and Styrene (ABS) plastic for office automation equipment and amusement application. The Digital Solution segment produces and markets semiconductor, display, and optical materials. The Life Science segment handles diagnostics, research reagents and related materials, and bio process manufacturing and development consignment. The Others segment covers lithium ion capacitor business. The company was founded on December 8, 1948 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Techno-UMG Co. Ltd. is a Japanese company that manufactures and wholesales ABS resin and polymer alloys. The joint venture company is located in Japan.