Nippon Pigment
Japanese manufacturer of plastic colorants, additives, liquid dispersions and resin compounds, tracing its origins to a 1925 pigment trading business.
Last updated September 16, 2026
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Overview
Nippon Pigment is a Japanese maker of coloring materials for plastics. Its official site describes it as a specialist manufacturer of plastic colorants and additives, applying selection and formulation technology and advanced dispersion technology to meet diverse end-product needs. Its main product groups are resin compounds, colorants for resins, and liquid dispersions. The company states that its predecessor, Miwa Shoten, was founded in 1925 to sell imported pigments and industrial chemicals; in 1933 it set up a factory to domesticate pigment production, and later shifted focus toward colorants for resins as plastics spread, expanding into resin compounds that improve resin functionality and add value. It also states that it has adhered to in-house and in-group production and operates globally.
History
Nippon Pigment states that its predecessor was Miwa Shoten, founded in 1925 for the sale of imported pigments and industrial chemicals. In 1933, it set up a factory with the aim of domestic production of pigments and engaged in the manufacture and sale of pigments. Later, as plastics spread, it shifted from pigment manufacturing and sales to focus on the manufacture and sale of colorants for resins, and expanded into resin compounds that improve resin functionality, add value, and modify resins. It says it currently develops resin compounds, colorants for resins, and liquid dispersions globally as its main product groups.
Products and positioning
A specialist manufacturer of plastic colorants and additives, emphasizing in-house production, a small elite team of engineers, and core dispersion technology.
Resin processing pigments
Various types of processing pigments for synthetic resins matched to application, resin used, and coloring cost.
Masterbatch
Colorants and various additives for resins of the type used after dilution.
High-dispersion liquid dispersions
High-quality, high-dispersion liquid dispersions tailored to customer requirements.
Resin compounds
Resins made highly functional according to needs; colorants are designed to final product concentration so the compound can be used as-is during molding.
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