Mr. Sueyoshi Hasegawa, president of HARIMA Japan, came to Brazil as president of the Kakogawa Chamber of Commerce to visit Maringá (Kakogawa's sister city). During his visit to the region, he noticed the existence of several pine plantations and decided to establish a HARIMA branch in Brazil.
HARIMA DO BRASIL was founded in August in São Paulo, Brazil.
The installation of HARIMA DO PARANÁ began in January in the city of Ponta Grossa-PR, in an area of 330,000 m².
HARIMA DO PARANÁ will begin operations in February.
The merger of HARIMA DO BRASIL with HARIMA DO PARANÁ, by Mr. Minoru Homma, resulted in the creation of HARIMA DO BRASIL INDÚSTRIA QUÍMICA LTDA.
In June, Mr. Eiji Moroizumi will assume the presidency.
In July, Mr. Atsuo Fujishita will assume the presidency.
In February, Mr. Tetsunori Kawakami will assume the presidency.
In August, Mr. Keiji Fukutsuka will assume the presidency.
In June, Mr. Tetsunori Kawakami returns to the presidency.
In June, the company underwent a restructuring and began operating as an independent unit, changing its name to MATSU CHEMICALS INDÚSTRIA LTDA, continuing under the direction of three Brazilian executives: Mr. Ademir Fornazari Junior, Mr. Mamoru Miyasaka, and Mr. Rodrigo Keity Kuratomi, initiating a new strategic management, but with the 50-year tradition of producing "pine chemistry" in Brazil.
Units
The company is divided into two units:
Ponta Grossa (Headquarters), where the production, shipping, laboratory, purchasing, quality management, accounting, finance, and human resources departments are located.
São Paulo, SP (Branch), where the commercial and foreign trade sectors are located.
Mission
To contribute to society by providing sustainably sourced products, valuing both people and products. To develop useful, high-quality products to meet the needs of our customers and partners at a fair price.
Vision
To pursue growth and development in order to achieve recognition from clients and partners as a leading company in the resin sector, both nationally and internationally.
Values
Recognizing the planet's natural resources as the foundation of our company's operations, we are dedicated to caring for and protecting the environment as a primary factor in our sustainability.
Integrated Management System Policy
MATSU CHEMICALS' integrated management system is based on NBR ISO 9001 and NBR ISO 14001 standards.
- Continuously improve the integrated management system;
- Commitment to protecting the environment by providing employees with information on the proper disposal of industrial and domestic waste;
- Prevent pollution by properly disposing of waste, controlling the treatment process of generated effluents, and complying with relevant environmental legislation;
- To manufacture rosin and related products in compliance with applicable legal requirements;
- To provide the necessary resources for the implementation, operation, and control of the Integrated Management System (IMS);
- To strive for customer satisfaction.
ESG Implementation
ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) is an essential strategy for sustainable growth, risk mitigation, and brand building. The ESG practices implemented by MATSU CHEMICALS:
E-Environmental
Control of atmospheric emissions and noise, effluent treatment, waste management, raising employee awareness about environmental preservation, prioritizing the use of renewable energy, and actions to minimize environmental impacts.
Clean water and sanitation
Affordable and clean energy
Responsible consumption and production
Combating climate change
Life underwater
Life on Earth
S-Social
Promoting local suppliers with the aim of contributing to the development of our region, provided that there is no child or slave labor.
Decent jobs and economic growth
Reducing inequalities
Partnerships in pursuit of goals
G-Governance
Matsu Chemicals' business model is based on transparent and ethical corporate governance, adopting management practices that emphasize integrity, compliance, and accountability.
Peace, justice and strong institutions
Partnerships in pursuit of goals
