2003 Welcomed a new plant in Thailand to better serve the Southeast Asian market
2001 Completion of new polymerization in Sanford, North Carolina
1997 Acquired specialty emulsion and adhesive manufacturer, Maruban
1997 Shiga plant completed in Western Japan
1993 Established US Representative office in Raleigh, North Carolina
1989 Acquired Halltech Inc of Toronto and Polycol Lee of Montreal
1970 Tokyo mass production complex completed
1957 Corporate name changed to Saiden Chemical
1951 – 1954 Started production of vinyl acetate and acrylic emulsions
1946 Tokyo office established
1928 Founded Kagoshima Wheat Starch Retail Store