History

1951
Makino Chemical Laboratory, established by Yukio Noguchi, successfully invented Anti-static Agent, Colcoat, and patented from 8 countries.
1956
NIPPON Colcoat Chemical Co., Ltd. ｗas established with 2.5 million Yen capital, President Yukio Noguchi. Started manufacturing and processing “COLCOAT”.
1957〜1958
With respect to invention of “COLCOAT”, Yukio Noguchi received Tokyo Metropolitan Governor Invention Award, Kanto region Invention Award and Invention Association Chairman Award.
1959
With respect to invention of “COLCOAT”, Yukio Noguchi received 1st Science and Technology Agency Director General Award.
Colcoat in early days

1960’s

1962
Started manufacturing Ethyl Silicate.
1963
Completed Saitama Plant 1 in Gyoda City. Started manufacturing Anti-static Agent “NC-200” and “NONDUST”.
“COLCOAT” Coating Division and Plastic Injection Molding Division went into operation.
1963 Saitama Plant 1
1968
New model of injection molding machine installed at Saitama Plant 1 and started precision thick-wall molding.
Completed Saitama Plant 2 and started operation as a synthetic chemical plant.
1968 Saitama Plant 1

1970’s

1973
President Yukio Noguchi was awarded for the Purple Ribbon Medal from the Emperor.
1974
Awarded National Commendation as a top rated Small and Medium Enterprise which is equivalent to Grand Prix of Good Company Award the Japanese Governmental Organization.
1976
Started full scale production of Plastic Lenses. Introduced a new and powerful large molding machine and began production of large size molded products.
1978
Established Technology Research Institute in Saitama Plant 1 and started comprehensive research work.

1980’s

1980
New pollution-free production facility commenced at Saitama Plant 2.
Expanded production capacity for Ethyl Silicate.
Carrier Tape
1981
Changed the company name to Colcoat Co., Ltd.
Developed Anti-static Agent “COLCOAT 515” for packaging of electronic components. Semiconductor manufacturers qualified “COLCOAT 515” as an Anti-static agent to prevent ICs from electrostatic discharge during the transportation.
1984
Developed and manufactured a large aperture converter lens for video cameras. Started commercial production of converter lenses under the “CALUX” brand in domestic and international markets.
Participated in Photokina Messe in Koln, Germany.
Large aperture converter lens
1986
Developed Light Distribution Reflector for portable liquid crystal display TV.
1987
Installed equipments for mold tool manufacturing in Designing and Production Division.
Developed coating agent for non-glare treatment of CRTs.
1989
Founder, Yukio Noguchi received the Order of the Sacred Treasure from the Japanese Government.

1990’s

1991
Developed and manufactured 3 inches single panel type LCD projector and started OEM supply to domestic and oversea customers.
Participated in international exhibition held in U.S., Germany, and other countries.
1993
Developed TiO₂ Photocatalyst coating agent.
1994
Established Colcoat Optronics Inc. in Calgary, Canada.
Developed electroconductive coating agents “SP series”.
1996
Developed modified Ethyl Silicates for the application of hydrophilic additives of anti-fouling paints.
Developed Backlight Unit for large size LCD modules. Also developed 4 inches LCD monitor.
1999
Nagoya business unit opened.

2000’s

2000
New factory completed at Saitama plant 1.
JIS B9920 Class 6 clean room started operation.
Saitama Plant 1
2001
Applied our Siloxane-type Anti-static Agent for low reflection optical materials.
2002
Certified for ISO9001.
2004
Started construction of clean room in molding area of Saitama Plant 1.
Clean Room
2006
Colcoat R&D Center Co., Ltd. founded .
2007
Established Watariyanagi Plant.
Completion of the new plant for Ethyl Silicate.
Watariyanagi Plant
2008
Approved for Environmental Management System “Eco-Stage”.

2010’s

2010
Amusement Division commenced.
2011
Colcoat(Thailand) Co., Ltd., 100% subsidiary of Colcoat, founded in Chonburi Province, Thailand.
Founder Yukio Noguchi conferred for the Fifth Rank
by Emperor of Japan.
Colcoat Thailand
2012
Developed LED optical parts for multi-functional peripheral.
anti-static coating for releasing film
2014
Colcoat(Thailand) certified for ISO9001.
2016
Developed new functional coating agent, PS series and PC series.
PC series is applicable to Polycarbonate, Polyimide & PVC.
Production capacity expanded for larger Light Guide Panel for automotives.
2017
Colcoat(Thailand) expanded to total 15 production lines.
Environment friendly Anti-static Agent, 1000SF and WAS-15SF developed.
15 lines at Colcoat Thailand

2020’s

2020
Colcoat Group Co., Ltd. was established to comprehensively manage Colcoat Co., Ltd. and its affiliated companies.

Colcoat (Thailand) moved to Nava Nakorn Industrial Zone from Pinthong Industrial Estate.

Transferred Colcoat Amusement Co., Ltd. to Kanzaki Inc.
Colcoat (Thailand) Nava Nakorn Factory
2023
Transferred Optronics business (including Colcoat Thailand) to Narux Co., Ltd.