Adeka Corp. engages in the manufacture and sale of chemical and food products. Its operations are carried out through the following segments: Chemical Products, Food Products, Life Science and Others. The Chemical Products segment produces semiconductor materials, electronic circuit board etching equipment, light curing resin, optical recording materials, polyolefin additives, polyvinyl chloride stabilizers, plasticizers, flame retardants, epoxy resin, surfactants, lubricating oil additives, propylene glycol, and hydrogen peroxide. The Food Products segment deals with margarine, shortenings, and fillings. The Life Science segment includes agricultural chemicals, pharmaceuticals, quasi-drugs, veterinary drugs, wood chemicals, and medical materials. The Others segment includes construction management, logistics services, and real estate businesses. The company was founded on January 27, 1917 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
