Our Business
～Integrated Process Development and Contract Manufacturing—From Pharmaceutical
and Agrochemical Intermediates to High-Performance Chemicals～
AGC Wakasa Chemicals operates a fine chemicals business, specializing in the process development and contract manufacturing of precision chemical products, including active ingredients and intermediates for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, as well as high-performance chemicals.
Our products serve as essential materials supporting daily life and society—from life-saving pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals that protect crops to specialty materials for electronics and medical applications. Our core strength lies in our ability to supply safe, highly reliable products tailored to our customers' needs, backed by years of expertise in synthetic technology and quality management.
Under our management policy of 'Swift and effective solutions for global customers.' we are committed to realizing a more prosperous and secure society through our fine chemicals business.
Strong synergy through the AGC Group network
Creating together, delivering valuable manufacturing solutions.
We are your partner, dedicated as one team to bringing our customers' visions to life. To realize contract manufacturing of chemical products, we combine a wide range of expertise—from organic synthesis and plant operation to precise analysis, raw material procurement, and logistics. Furthermore, in collaboration with the AGC Group, we integrate plant design and construction to solve challenges through our collective strength, delivering high-value solutions to our customers.
Through our service-oriented business leveraging the power of chemistry, we co-create the future together with our customers.
A comprehensive system capable of scaling up from the development stage to commercial-scale production.
We possess the synthesis technologies and facilities to handle everything from small-scale prototyping to mass production, tailored to specific operating conditions and scales. By leveraging our long-standing expertise in chemical synthesis and plant operation know-how, we achieve both quality stabilization and enhanced productivity.
This allows us to go beyond simple contract manufacturing; throughout the scale-up process from development to commercial production, we act as a partner to co-create optimal manufacturing plans and provide consistent support. Furthermore, our system is designed to respond flexibly to evolving needs, including adjustments to delivery schedules, quantities, and specialized reaction conditions. Working as one with our customers, we provide optimal solutions to solve challenges and deliver highly reliable products.
Versatile Facilities and Expertise for Diverse Needs.
We operate a versatile range of reactors , including glass-lined, stainless steel, and Hastelloy, enabling us to provide the ideal equipment match for specific reaction conditions and product characteristics. With capacities ranging from small-scale 100L units to large-scale 15,000L facilities, we provide a seamless transition from prototyping to mass production.
Our accumulated expertise enables us to handle highly complex reactions, offering flexible manufacturing for specialized compounds and high-performance materials. Beyond our diverse equipment, our long-standing operational expertise and rigorous safety management ensure stable quality and high reproducibility. We provide consistent support—from process design and scale-up to full commercial production—delivering manufacturing solutions that combine speed and reliability to meet every customer challenge.
CDMO Case Studies
Case Studies
Swift Scale-up to commercial manufacturing
Case Study:Global Supply Chain Recovery
Rapid Transition to Large-Scale Commercial Manufacturing
The Challenge: Supply Chain Disruption
Our client previously relied entirely on overseas manufacturing and procurement. Due to this external dependence, they lacked in-house expertise for mass production. When unexpected geopolitical or logistical troubles halted their overseas supply, they faced a critical risk to their business continuity.
Our Solution: Accelerated In-house Development
AGC Wakasa Chemicals was contracted to launch a commercial manufacturing project from the ground up. In just three months, we executed an intensive transition:
・Rapid Lab-to-Plant Evaluation: Simultaneous laboratory testing and facility assessment.
・Mass Production Setup: Established a robust supply system capable of producing hundreds of tons annually.
・Integrated Team Effort: Leveraged our comprehensive strengths in R&D, manufacturing, procurement, quality control, and plant engineering to fast-track the timeline.
The Result: Ensuring Business Continuity
We successfully commenced swift and reliable domestic supply, eliminating the client's dependence on unstable overseas sources. This project significantly contributed to the client’s business stability and long-term security.
Case Studies
Driving Value through Efficiency and Continuous Improvement.
Agile Production & Continuous Improvement: Driving Market Share Expansion
・High Responsiveness: A resilient framework built on thorough preparation and trend monitoring.
・Proven Scalability: Successfully managed sudden surges of 3x to 4x the standard order volume.
・Ongoing Optimization: Relentless pursuit of process efficiency to maximize productivity.
・Strategic Partner: Ensuring rapid manufacturing and stable supply to help our customers lead their markets.
Manufacturing Sites & Equipment
Obama Plant
Comprehensive Contract Manufacturing: From Lab to Commercial Scale. We deliver tailored solutions for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and high-performance chemicals, utilizing our versatile, multi-capacity facilities to meet the unique demands of every development stage.
Equipment List
| Equipment | Material | Volume | Numbers | Design Temp.（°C） |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reactors | Stainless Steel(SUS),Glass-Lining(GL), Fluorinated-resin Lining | 100～5,000L | 42 | -30～250 |
| Distillation Towers | Stainless Steel(SUS),Glass-Lining(GL) | 1,000～2,000L | 2 | - |
| Centrifuge | Stainless Steel(SUS), Fluorinated-resin Coating | Φ20～48inch | 8 | - |
| Vacuum Dryer | Stainless Steel(SUS),Glass-Lining(GL) | 300～2,000L | 4 | - |
| Filter Dryer | Stainless Steel(SUS) | 300～2,700L | 4 | - |
API Plant
High-Quality API & Intermediate Manufacturing. Committed to stable production and global excellence through world-class GMP compliance.
Equipment List
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"GMP-Compliant Manufacturing of APIs and Intermediates" Clean Rooms (ISO Class 8 / Grade D):
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Production Equipment:
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Kaminaka Plant
Integrated CDMO Services for Agrochemicals: From Lab to Industrial Scale. Leveraging precision organic synthesis, we deliver a one-stop solution from raw materials to final active ingredients. Our focus on efficient process development ensures competitive pricing at mass-production levels. With multiple manufacturing sites, we guarantee business continuity and a reliable supply for our global customeres.
Equipment List
| Equipment | Material | Volume | Numbers | Design Temp.（°C） |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reactor | Hastelloy,Stainless Steel(SUS),Glass-Lining(GL),Others | 2,000～15,000L (200～300L) |
64(4) | -45～280 |
| Distillation Towers | Hastelloy,Stainless Steel(SUS),Glass-Lining(GL) | 3,000～15,000 | 11 | ～280 |
| Centrifuge | Hastelloy,Stainless Steel,Fluorinated-resin Coating | 36～60inch (33inch) |
13（1） | - |
| Vacuum Dryer | Hastelloy,Stainless Steel(SUS),Glass-Lining(GL) | 3,000～5,000(50L) | 9（1） | - |
- Numbers in parentheses ( ) indicate pilot-scale equipment.