Company Name Ohara Paragium Chemical Co., Ltd. 　Founded August 1926 　Incorporated April 1, 1965 　Location 〔Head Office〕 1092 Shuzeicho, Senbonhigashiiru-Agaru, Takeyamachidori, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-8155, Japan TEL（075）841−8521　FAX（075）811−5715 E-mail:office@paragium.co.jp 〔Kisshoin Factory/Chemistry Laboratory〕 32 Maedacho, Kisshoin, Minami-ku, Kyoto 601-8341 TEL（075）681−1707　FAX（075）672−5150 E-mail:kisshoin@paragium.co.jp 〔Kamitoba Factory〕 45-2, Kamitoba Kaiko, Minami-ku, Kyoto 601-8178 TEL（075）691−0700　FAX（075）691−8950 　capital 36 million yen 　Directors President Executive Director Managing Director Director Auditor 　Yasohachi Ohara 　Kazuhiro Ohara 　Fusako Ohara 　Ineko Tsuchimoto 　Yoneyuki Dohi 　Main Bank The Sumitomo Mitsui Bank, Ltd. Kyoto br. The Mitsubishi Tokyo UFJ Bank, Ltd. Kyoto Chuoh br. 　Related Companys Qingdao Ohara Chemical Co., Ltd.

Aug. 1926 　 Ohara Paragium Chemical Laboratory established by Yonezo Ohara. 　Feb. 1931 New factory built in Senbonmarutamachi, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto. 　Mar. 1936 Kenzo Ohara appointed President. 　July 1946 New factory built in Kamitoba, Minami-ku, Kyoto. Emulsion polymerization of synthetic resins launched. 　Nov. 1962 New factory built in Kisshoin, Minami-ku, Kyoto, integrating Senbonmarutamachi Factory and Kamitoba Factory. 　1963 The company obtains five patents during this year. 　Apr. 1965 The company incorporated to become Ohara Paragium Chemical Co.,Ltd. 　1968 The company obtains two patents during this year. 　1970 The company receives the Invention Award. 　1973 The company obtains two patents during this year. 　Sep. 1975 Chemistry Laboratory established within the Kisshoin Factory. 　1975 The company celebrates its 50th anniversary. 　1976 The company obtains one patent during this year. 　Jan. 1977 Warehouse built in Kamitoba, Minami-ku, Kyoto. 　May 1979 New office building completed in Senbonmarutamachi, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto. 　Jan. 1984 Yasohachi Ohara appointed President. 　Dec. 1984 New factory built in Kamitoba, Minami-ku, Kyoto. 　Apr. 1987 The company obtains two U.S. patents. 　Apr. 1990 Automated multistory warehouse completed within the Kamitoba Factory. 　Apr. 1992 Kanto Representative Office opens. 　Mar. 1996 A wholly-owned subsidiary established in Qingdao, China (Qingdao Ohara Chemical Co., Ltd.). 　Apr. 1997 Qingdao Daikao International Trade Co., Ltd. established. 　Apr. 2000 The second Kamitoba Factory built in Minami-ku, Kyoto.