ENEOS Materials conducts R&D at two locations: the Yokkaichi Base, located at our Yokkaichi Plant, and the Kawasaki Base, located within the ENEOS Corporation Kawasaki Refinery.

At the Yokkaichi Base, we conduct R&D for materials used in tires and lithium-ion batteries, as well as process development and production technology development. We have world-class R&D capabilities in developing rubber for fuel-efficient tires, supporting next-generation mobility by meeting the evolving needs of electrification and sustainability. We also develop materials that enhance the performance of lithium-ion batteries. Leveraging the emulsion technologies we have cultivated since our founding, we help meet growing demands for higher capacity, higher voltage, and lower environmental impact. Our process development and production technology teams transform products developed through R&D into high-quality commercial products while supporting our global business through the design of overseas tire rubber production plants. One of our greatest strengths is our integrated development system, which brings together R&D, process and production technology development, manufacturing, and quality assurance at a single site. We also leverage digital technologies, including Materials Informatics, to accelerate both R&D and production technology development.

At the Kawasaki Base, we focus on developing next-generation materials that will support our future business. Building on technologies cultivated in the petrochemical field, we combine them with new technologies to develop distinctive advanced materials. In addition to developing advanced materials for semiconductors, next-generation communications, and next-generation vehicles, we are creating new technologies that support the transition to Green Transformation (GX), including rubber recycling. Through technical collaboration with the ENEOS Central Technical Research Laboratory, we incorporate expertise in raw materials, separation and purification processes, and digital technologies to further accelerate R&D.

Through co-creation with customers and academia, ENEOS Materials develops materials that support "today's normal," taking the lead for "tomorrow's normals." By leveraging the strengths of both R&D bases, we will continue to deliver high-quality products and contribute to society.