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Facilities and Locations

AGC supports a wide range of custom manufacturing projects.

  • Fine Chemicals
  • Electronic Materials
  • Agrochemical Intermediates
  • Agrochemical Active Ingredients
  • Pharmaceutical Intermediates
  • Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs)

Facilities Supporting Scale-Up from Pilot to Commercial Production

  • Fast and flexible support across all stages of early development, from laboratory-scale sample synthesis to pilot production, utilizing in-house facilities
  • A wide range of equipment to accommodate customer-required synthesis processes
  • Reliable supply supported by robust production capabilities, from small-scale batches to large-scale manufacturing up to 15,000 L

We introduce the manufacturing facilities of AGC Wakasa Chemical and AGC Seimi Chemical, which are responsible for producing chemicals, electronic materials, agrochemical active ingredients, and intermediates within AGC Fine Chemicals.

Manufacturing Equipment

We operate a wide range of reactors, from small-scale 100 L units to large-scale 15,000 L vessels. Our equipment includes glass-lined (GL), stainless steel (SUS), and Hastelloy, allowing us to propose the optimal setup tailored to each customer’s product specifications. Temperature control ranges from ultra-low (−40 °C) to high temperatures (250 °C), and reactions under high-pressure conditions are also supported. Powerful agitation enables the handling of highly viscous and adhesive substances. We are also equipped with a comprehensive range of separation and drying equipment, including centrifuges, filtration systems, and various drying systems such as vacuum dryers, freeze dryers, and spray dryers, supporting the production of high-quality products.

Photo of an AGC manufacturing facility equipped with reactors supporting scales from 100 L to 15,000 L. Reactors made of diverse materials such as glass-lined, stainless steel, and Hastelloy handle chemical reactions from low to high temperatures and under high pressure, as well as stirring, separation, and drying; interior view of a large-scale plant
Equipment Units Capacity Material Temperature
Reactors 64 units 2,000–15,000 L SUS, GL, Hastelloy, others −45 to 250°C
Continuous Distillation Column 1 unit N/A SUS Ambient to 170°C
Distillation Columns 11 units 1,000–15,000 L SUS, GL, Hastelloy Ambient to 280°C
Thin-Film Distillation Unit 1 unit Heat transfer area 1.5 m2 SUS Ambient to 195°C
Centrifugal Filters 22 units 36–60 inches Hastelloy, SUS, resin —
Filter Dryers 4 units 350–2,700 L SUS —
Vacuum Dryers 13 units 300–5,000 L SUS, GL, Hastelloy Ambient to 135°C
Detailed Manufacturing Equipment List

Pilot-Scale Equipment

A wide range of pilot equipment is available to accommodate various operating conditions.

Interior of AGC's pilot plant equipped for diverse reaction conditions, with equipment used for trial verification and process optimization before scale-up
Equipment Units Capacity Material Temperature
Reactors 4 units 200–300 L SUS, GL, Hastelloy −50 to 160°C
Centrifugal Filter 1 unit 33 inches SUS —
Dryer 1 unit 50 L SUS —

Utilities

  • Cooling towers
  • Low-Temperature Cooling Systems (−10°C to −40°C)
  • Steam Generation Systems
  • Heat transfer media (up to 280°C)
  • On-Site Nitrogen Generation

AGC Seimi Chemical Equipment (Multipurpose Manufacturing Equipment Only)

Manufacturing and Pilot Equipment

AGC Seimi Chemical has a large number of small reactors from 20 L to 3,600 L, flexibly supporting small-volume, high-value-added projects from kilo-lab and pilot to commercial production.

Reactors are available in diverse materials such as glass-lined (GL), stainless steel (SUS), and Hastelloy, and the site is equipped with autoclaves and post-processing equipment for distillation and chromatography, accommodating manufacturing conditions tailored to customer requirements. Advanced analytical instruments such as NMR, GC, HPLC, and ICP-MS are also available.

To meet the manufacturing needs for high-quality products such as semiconductor materials and advanced electronic materials, ultrapure water and Class 1,000 to 100,000 cleanrooms can also be used, depending on the production scale and product characteristics.

Manufacturing and pilot equipment (reactors) at AGC Seimi Chemical
Piping and reaction equipment at AGC Seimi Chemical
Stainless steel tank equipment at AGC Seimi Chemical
Equipment Units Capacity Material Temperature
Reactors 4 units Up to 200 L GL, SUS, Hastelloy Room temp. to 120°C†
Reactors 17 units 300–3,600 L GL, SUS, Hastelloy Room temp. to 120°C†
Autoclave Reactor 1 unit — SUS Room temp. to 60°C†
Distillation Column 1 unit 500 L GL Room temp. to 180°C
Centrifuges 2 units Φ24B, 36B SUS Room temp.
Pressure Filters 3 units Φ550–900 SUS, SUS (PFA, PTFE) Room temp.
Chromatography Columns 2 units Φ300 SUS Room temp. to 60°C

† Temperature conditions are subject to consultation.

Pilot-Scale Equipment (Kilo-Lab Equipment)

Equipment Units Capacity Material Temperature
Reactors (separable flasks, etc.) Multiple Up to 20 L Glass, SUS, Hastelloy, fluoropolymer-coated −70 to 80°C
Autoclaves 3 units 1–3 L Hyperglas, SUS Room temp. to 150°C
Autoclave‡ 1 unit 20 L Hastelloy Room temp. to 150°C
Condensers Multiple — Glass —
Evaporators Multiple Up to 10 L Glass Room temp. to 80°C
Distillation Sets 1 unit — Glass (5 and 10 theoretical plates) —
Nutsche Filters Multiple Up to Φ300 Porcelain, SUS —
Pressure Filters 2 units 1–3 L SUS Room temp. to 80°C
Columns Multiple Up to Φ100 Glass —

‡ The 20 L Hastelloy autoclave is not equipped with a condenser.

Utilities

  • Well water
  • Chillers (5°C to 25°C)
  • Steam
  • On-site nitrogen generation
  • Ultrapure water production system

Other

  • Cleanroom
  • Hazardous materials warehouse
  • Hazardous materials refrigerated warehouse

Analytical Instruments

AGC Wakasa Chemical

A wide variety of analytical instruments are available—including HPLC, GC, LC-MS, ICP-MS, NMR, XRD, and SEM—enabling thorough process analysis and impurity control.

  • HPLC (UV, PDA, RI, FL)
  • GC (FID, TCD)
  • Mass spectrometers (GC-MS, LC-MS)
  • NMR, Karl Fischer moisture titrator
  • Ion chromatograph
  • Automatic potentiometric titrator
  • ICP-MS and microwave digestion system
  • Atomic absorption spectrophotometer
  • FT-IR
  • Polarimeter
  • Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC)
  • Total Organic Carbon analyzer (TOC)
  • Particle size distribution analyzer
  • Powder flow tester
  • SEM
  • Spectrophotometric colorimeter
  • X-ray diffractometer (XRD)

AGC Seimi Chemical

  • HPLC
  • GC (FID, TCD)
  • GPC
  • Mass spectrometers (GC-TOF MS, LC-MS)
  • Ion chromatograph
  • NMR
  • FT-IR
  • UV-Vis
  • Atomic absorption spectrophotometer
  • ICP-AES
  • ICP-MS
  • X-ray diffractometer (XRD)
  • X-ray fluorescence spectrometer (XRF)
  • Thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA/TG-DTA)
  • Thermomechanical analyzer (TMA)
  • Differential scanning calorimeter (DSC)
Show other analytical instruments (26 items)
  • pH meter
  • Viscometer
  • Conductivity meter
  • Turbidity meter
  • Refractometer
  • Colorimeter
  • Moisture analyzer (Karl Fischer)
  • Solid content analyzer
  • Surface tensiometer (static, dynamic)
  • Particle size distribution analyzer
  • Specific surface area analyzer
  • Powder tester
  • Scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM/EDX)
  • Atomic force microscope (AFM)
  • Laser microscope
  • Microscope with elemental analysis
  • Contact angle meter
  • Friction tester
  • Gloss meter
  • Film thickness gauge
  • Contact resistance measuring instrument
  • Insulation resistance measuring instrument
  • Step profiler
  • Tensile tester
  • Solder checker
  • Gel time tester

Manufacturing and Development Sites

AGC Wakasa Chemical (ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 Certified)

AGC Wakasa Chemical | Kaminaka Plant

The Kaminaka Plant combines flexible manufacturing capacities from 100 litres to 15,000 litres with advanced equipment designed to accommodate complex processing requirements. For projects that are difficult to manufacture using conventional equipment—such as those involving highly corrosive raw materials or products requiring extremely high purity—the plant supports commercialization by utilizing specialized equipment such as Hastelloy reactors, multi-stage distillation columns, and thin-film evaporators.

Location
4-1 Wakasa Technovalley Tsutsumi No.1, Wakasa-cho, Mikatakaminaka-gun, Fukui 919-1552, JapanOpen in Google Maps
Site Area
28,400m2
Products
Chemicals, pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates
Aerial view of the AGC Wakasa Chemical Kaminaka Plant

AGC Wakasa Chemical | Obama Plant (Head Office)

With a highly flexible production system enabled by small-scale equipment, this plant responds flexibly to the diverse needs of customers worldwide.

Location
24-26-1 Hansei, Obama City, Fukui 917-0044, JapanOpen in Google Maps
Site Area
7,900m2
Products
Chemicals, pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates
Aerial view of the AGC Wakasa Chemical Obama Plant (Head Office)

AGC Wakasa Chemical | Pharmaceutical Plant

For pharmaceutical APIs and intermediates (organic synthesis), this plant achieves high quality and reliable production under cGMP control. It has extensive experience accommodating audits by regulatory authorities from various countries.

Location
25-27-1 Hansei, Obama City, Fukui 917-0044, JapanOpen in Google Maps
Site Area
5,800m2
Products
Pharmaceutical APIs and intermediates
Exterior of the AGC Wakasa Chemical Pharmaceutical Plant

AGC Seimi Chemical (ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 Certified)

AGC Seimi Chemical | Chigasaki Plant

Leveraging distinctive technologies, we provide a wide range of products to customers, both organic and inorganic. In our organic contract manufacturing business, we undertake various types of contract manufacturing by drawing on the organic synthesis technologies we have cultivated over the years. With a large number of small reactors from 20 L to 3,600 L, we flexibly support small-volume, high-value-added projects from prototyping to commercial production.

Location
3-2-10 Chigasaki, Chigasaki City, Kanagawa 253-8585, JapanOpen in Google Maps
Site Area
40,226m2
Products
Functional monomers, functional materials, ion-exchange membranes, abrasives for semiconductors, fuel cell materials / composite oxide materials, contract manufacturing business
Exterior of the AGC Seimi Chemical Chigasaki Plant

AGC Yokohama Technical Center

Leveraging expertise gained through fine chemical development and contract manufacturing, combined with state-of-the-art technologies, this center provides strong technical support to customers.

Location
1-1 Suehiro-cho, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 230-0045, JapanOpen in Google Maps
Exterior of the AGC Yokohama Technical Center

AGC Chiba Plant

The fine chemical manufacturing plant at AGC Chiba Plant is equipped with high-pressure gas facilities, enabling specialized gas-phase reactions. By utilizing AGC’s internal chemical chains produced on-site, the plant supports highly challenging fluorination reactions.

Location
10 Goi-Kaigan, Ichihara City, Chiba 290-8566, JapanOpen in Google Maps
Products
Chlor-alkali products, fluoropolymer products, pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients