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Kenjiro Fukubayashi
Director & Senior Managing Executive Officer responsible for
Agricultural Chemicals Sector |
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CROP PROTECTION CHEMICALS |
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Insecticides
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We have developed many agricultural insecticides based on our own proprietary technologies. For example, Sumithion, an organophosphorus insecticide, has been widely used for more than 30 years for various agricultural applications around the world. Because of its high efficacy and low toxicity, Sumithion has been recommended by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for locust control. Besides agricultural usage, the World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended Sumithion for malaria control as well. Sumicidin, a pyrethroid insecticide, is used worldwide for cotton, fruit and vegetable cultivation. In addition, Sumi-Alpha, an effective isomer of Sumicidin, is sold in many countries. In Japan, Sumicidin is used in combination with various organophosphorus insecticides and sold under such brand names as Parmathion, Hakusap, Vegiphon, and Mikantop. Danitol (Rody, Meothrin) is another major pyrethroid insecticide. Danitol has acaricidal as well as insecticidal activities, and is used for cotton, fruit, tea and vegetable growing in many parts of the world. Other major Sumitomo pyrethroids include Adion and Agrothrin.
Admiral is an insect growth regulator developed by synthesizing a compound whose molecular structure is similar to that of the natural juvenile hormones found in insects. It is effective against target insect pests such as scales, whiteflies, and thrips. We are also marketing a biological insecticide called Dipol in Japan. |
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Herbicides |
We market the Sumiherb and Cremart brands of herbicide products in Japan. Sumiherb
is widely used in rice paddies in combination with other herbicides. Cremart is used for rice and other crops, such as vegetables and lawns. In overseas markets, we market various other types of herbicides, including Resource (Sumiverde) for soybeans and corn, and Select* and Sumisoya for soybeans.
* Select is a trademark of Tomen Corporation. |
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Fungicides |
Sumilex (Sumisclex) and Powmyl are fungicides widely used for fruit and vegetables. Renowned for their efficacy in protecting grapes from graymold diseases, they are used in vineyards and vegetable farms in Japan, France and many other countries. Rizolex, an organophosphorus fungicide, is highly effective against soil-borne diseases like Rhizoctonia. It is used in Japan and overseas for potatoes, vegetables, flowers and lawns. Starner is a bactericide for the control of bacterial grain rot, and is sold mainly in the Japanese market. Sumi-8 is another fungicide that is sold in overseas markets for cereal seed treatment. |
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Plant growth regulators
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Sumitomo Chemical has also developed proprietary
products in the area of plant growth regulators, Examples include Sumiseven,
a plant growth regulator for flower stalks, and Lomica, an anti-lodging
agent for paddy rice.
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FERTILIZERS |
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Sumitomo Chemical traces its origins back to its fertilizer manufacturing operations, which began in 1913. Starting with superphosphate, we have added ammonium sulfate, ammonium nitrate, urea, liquid fertilizers, and various compound fertilizers including nitrate compounds and slow-release compounds to our product line. Sumika-Ace compound fertilizer has been highly praised for its superior efficacy, particularly for upland crops. Sumishort is renowned as the world's first compound fertilizer containing a plant growth regulator for paddy rice. |
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HOUSEHOLD & PUBLIC HYGIENE CHEMICALS |
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Household insecticides
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Sumitomo Chemical was the first company to succeed in synthesizing on a commercial scale compounds that are equivalent in insecticidal efficacy and similar in molecular structure to natural pyrethrins. In 1953, we launched Pynamin, a pyrethroid insecticide containing one such compound. We have subsequently developed a series of pyrethroid insecticides, such as Neo-Pynamin, Pynamin Forte, Chrysron Forte, Pynamin-D Forte, and Etoc. Today, Sumitomo's pyrethroid insecticides are used worldwide for such household insecticide products as mosquito coils and mats and aerosol sprays. Pyrethroid insecticides Eksmin and Gokilaht and oxadiazole insecticide Elemic are used for the control of cockroaches. Vaporthrin, another pyrethroid insecticide, is used to prevent moths from damaging clothes.
These household insecticides are supplied to customers in more than 110 countries throughout Asia, Europe, North America, and many other parts of the world. |
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Public hygiene insecticides
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Sumitomo Chemical offers a variety of products that contribute to improved public hygiene worldwide. For example, Premium Sumithion and Sumithrin are widely used in public hygiene applications, such as pest control in towns and villages and the control of flies and mosquitoes in garbage dumps. We are also marketing Sumilarv, an insect growth regulator. |
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Other products |
Sumitomo Chemical supplies insecticides against termites, including Kareit MC and Baktop MC, microencapsulated insecticides, and Kareit Oil and Zaol FL, which are pyrethroid insecticides. |
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VECTOR CONTROL PRODUCTS |
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Long Lasting Insecticidal Net (LLIN) |
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Sumitomo Chemical is engaged in the sale of Olyset® Net, an insecticidal mosquito net effective in the prevention of malaria. In addition to being highly durable and providing excellent ventilation, Olyset® Net maintains its efficacy for over 5 years because the insecticide embedded in the netting fibers seeps to the surface gradually.
Sumitomo Chemical began research on embedding insecticide into synthetic resins in 1982, and development of Olyset® Net was completed in 1994. In 2001, the WHO endorsed Olyset® Net as a Long Lasting Insecticidal Net (LLIN), and at present the nets are being sold in many countries around the world, with a particular focus on Africa.
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Other Products |
Sumitomo Chemical is also engaged in the sale of Sumithion 40 WP - IRS (indoor residual spray); Sumilarv 0.5G - Extended life, mosquito larvicide; Pesguard (series) - Multi use space spray concentrate, and other insecticides. |
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Related
Plants & Laboratories |
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Oita Works |
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In 1939,
the Oita Works became operational as an intermediates
production base of Japan Dyestuffs Manufacturing
Co. for dyes, agricultural chemicals and pharmaceuticals.
Following its merger with Sumitomo Chemical,
it became one of the world largest cresol complexes
producing Sumithion, a pesticide, and Sumilizer,
an anti-oxidant.
Oita is now a specialty chemicals factory producing
Sumicidin, an pesticidal pyrethroid, as well
as specialty pesticides and active ingredients
for pharnaceutieals.
In 1987, the former pharmaceutical bulk plant
in Torishima, Osaka, was integrated into the
Works and it now serves Sumitomo Pharmaceuticals
as a bulk supplier of Meropen, a carbapenem
antibiotic and Amulodin, an anti-hypertensive
of the calcium channel blocker type. A new pharmaceutical
bulk plant was built in 2003 in conformity with
current GMP. A part of the drug formulation
facilities of Sumitomo Pharmaceuticals’
Ibaraki Plant will be transferred to Oita to
make the Works our manufacturing base for pharmaceuticals.
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Sumithion/ Sumicidin/ dimethoate/
Cyanox/ Agrothrin/ Danitol/ Sumiherb/ Cremart/ Rizolex/
biotin/ |
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Misawa Works |
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In 1978,
our Misawa Works was constructed in response
to an invitation from Misawa City, Aomori Prefecture.
The plant was designed to cater to growing demand
from both domestic and overseas markets for
pyrethroid household insecticides. Pyrethroid
compounds are highly valued as safe and efficacious
products and are marketed in more than 80 countries.
The Misawa works is Sumitomo Chemical's worldwide
production center for pyrethroid household insecticides.
The Company intends to be a major all-round
player in the world pesticides market. |
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Pynamin/ Pynamin F/ Neo Pynamin/
Sumithrin/ Vaporthrin/ Chrysron/ Pynamin DF |
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Agricultural Chemicals Research
Laboratory |
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laboratory has successfully developed many
insecticides for agricultural and household
use. It also engages in the development of
new products such as herbicides, fungicides,
and growth regulators for insects and plants.
Cultivation techniques built up through reseach
into R&D of these agricultural chemicals
together with biotechnology-based seeds and
seedlings have provided Sumitomo with a cornerstone
for comprehensive agribusiness expertise. |
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Major Group
Companies |
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Agricultural
Chemicals |
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Sumitomo Chemical established a firm called Seibu
Kasei KK, a pesticide formulator, in Japan in 1968.
Outside Japan, it formed a marketing arm named Valent
USA in 1988. Development/marketing subsidiaries
were also set up in France, Spain, Taiwan, China,
Australia, South Africa, Brazil and other countries.
In 2000, Sumitomo acquired the microbial insecticide
business of Abbott Laboratories to form Valent Bioscience. |
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Household
and Public Hygiene Insecticides |
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company called Sumika LifeTech Co., Ltd. was established
in 1989 to distribute household insect extermination
products and pet products in Japan. In 1997, Shinto
Fine Co., Ltd. was formed to market a termite killer
and public hygiene products.
The first overseas subsidiary in this area was Sumitomo
Chemical U.K., founded in 1988, followed by marketing
organizations in Australia and South Africa. In
1994, Sumitomo Chemical EnviroAgro Asia Pacific
was incorporated in Malaysia for business development.
SC EnviroAgro India, established in 2000, has began
producing household insecticides. |
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Others |
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order to diversify Sumitomo’s agribusiness,
Oita General Service KK was founded in 1979 to subcontract
miscellaneous jobs at the Company's Oita Works and
to make and sell fish bait. In 1988, Sumika Agrotech
Co., Ltd. was established for the distribution of
sprinkling materials, coated seeds, flower seedlings,
etc. In 1989, Sumika Technoservice Corparation was
started to research adjuvant services, sample syntheses,
sell garlic seedlings produced by the company, and
seek out various other business oppotunities.
Nihon EcoAgro Co., Ltd. was established in 2001
for the distribution of environment-friendly materials
and recycling of discarded food, and Nihon Green
& Garden Co., Ltd. was incorporated to market
materials used on non-agricultural lands. |
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