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TOMATEC Co., Ltd.

Japanese materials manufacturer producing glass frit, composite oxide pigments, gelcoats, and micronutrient fertilizers as part of the Toyo Seikan Group.

Last updated September 26, 2026

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Overview

TOMATEC Co., Ltd. is a Japanese materials manufacturer headquartered in Osaka and a member of the Toyo Seikan Group. Founded in 1950, the company has built its business around four core product pillars: frit (multi-component glass), composite oxide pigments, unsaturated polyester and other resin-based products (gelcoats and topcoats), and micronutrient fertilizers. It also imports and sells raw materials. The company describes itself as a pioneer in micronutrient fertilizers and positions its products as environmentally friendly and durable functional materials. TOMATEC's frit business supplies glass frit for enameling, glazes, grinding wheels, steelmaking materials, and resin fillers. Its products are used in electronic devices, housing equipment, automobiles, and ceramics. The company emphasizes lead-free glaze frit compliant with California Proposition 65 and other environmental regulations. Its composite oxide pigments are marketed as environmentally friendly and durable, while its resin products include functional coatings for FRP and artificial marble. The fertilizer segment serves agricultural needs with micronutrient products. Internationally, TOMATEC exports to more than 70 countries, with overseas production accounting for over 67% of output and overseas sales exceeding 60% of total sales. The company operates domestic and overseas bases and invests in research and development to create next-generation functional materials. Its management philosophy is aligned with the Toyo Seikan Group's mission to create new value and contribute to a sustainable society. The current president is Teruhisa Yokoyama.

History

TOMATEC Co., Ltd. was founded in 1950 in Japan. From its early years, the company focused on glass frit, composite oxide pigments, and resin-based products for FRP, artificial marble, and other applications. Over the decades, it expanded into micronutrient fertilizers and raw material imports, establishing itself as a diversified materials manufacturer. The company became a member of the Toyo Seikan Group, aligning its management philosophy with the group's mission to create new value and contribute to a sustainable society. TOMATEC has actively pursued overseas expansion, and today exports to over 70 countries, with overseas production exceeding 67% and overseas sales exceeding 60% of total. The company continues to invest in research and development to create next-generation functional materials, emphasizing environmental compliance and durability. In recent years, it has received recognition such as selection for a Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry subsidy program and participation in trade exhibitions.

  • 2025

    Selected for METI's Global South Co-creation Project Subsidy.

  • 2025

    Exhibited at AXIA EXPO 2025.

  • 1950

    Company founded in Japan.

Products and positioning

Environmentally friendly, durable functional materials; pioneer in micronutrient fertilizers; global supplier with strong overseas production and sales.

  • Frit (multi-component glass)

    Glass frit for coating, sealing, insulation; used in enameling, glazes, grinding wheels, steelmaking, and resin fillers.

  • Composite oxide pigments

    Environmentally friendly and durable pigments.

  • Unsaturated polyester and other resin products

    Functional resin coatings including gelcoat and topcoat for FRP and artificial marble.

  • Micronutrient fertilizers

    Pioneer in micronutrient fertilizers.

  • Imported raw materials

    Low-cost, reliable imported raw materials.

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