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Nagase & Co., Ltd. engages in the import, export, and domestic sale of chemicals, plastics, electronic materials, cosmetics, and health foods. It operates through the following segments: Functional Materials, Processing Materials, Electronics, Mobility and Energy, Life-related, and Others. The Functional Materials segment comprises of paints, urethane products, plastic materials, performance chemicals, and specialty chemicals. The Processing Materials segment sells dyes, information printing products, resin materials, and functional films. The Electronics segment includes electronic chemicals and electronic materials. The Mobility and Energy segment produces battery materials, solar cells, and automotive components. The Life-related segment consists of pharmaceutical chemicals, cosmetic additives, health food, and beauty care products. The Others segment deals with logistics, information processing, and professional services. The company was founded by Denbei Nagase on June 18, 1832 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.