Chemicals Division News & Topics
Expanding Ethylene Operations

Ethylene Bulk Carrier
In order to further strengthen Marubeni’s already top-class operations we upgraded logistics functions, including the dedicated tanker fleet. We have also expended our selection of products from Middle Eastern countries such as Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing and Sales Business in China

Sheng Hua Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd., China
Demand for synthetic rubber is on the rise in China, and Marubeni joint venture Shen Hua Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd.’s synthetic rubber manufacturing and sales business is performing strongly. In addition, construction of a plant for the newly established TSRC-UBE (Nantong) Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd. was recently completed, and began production in May 2009.
Agrochemicals Business in the United States

Helena Chemical Company, U.S.A
Helena Chemical Company is an agrochemical, fertilizer, and seed sales company, with a vast nationwide
sales network that positions it as the second-largest distributor in the United States. Through an active program of M&As, Helena Chemical Company is steadily growing its results.
