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About Chugoku Marine Paints
Chugoku Marine Paints is a long-established coatings manufacturer focused on the development, manufacturing, and sales of marine coatings. Founded in Hiroshima in 1917, the name “Chugoku” comes from the Chugoku region of Japan, where Hiroshima is located. Today, CMP is so widely recognized that it has become almost synonymous with marine coatings worldwide.
Our Business
Marine coatings
⇒ About 88% of sales
Industrial coatings
1. Marine coatings
Our marine coatings business develops coatings that protect ship hulls while enhancing the appearance of vessels. Our market share in Japan is approximately 60%, and we hold the second-largest market share outside Japan, giving us a leading global position.
2. Industrial coatings
Since entering the industrial coatings field in the 1950s, we have developed a wide range of coatings. Leveraging the technologies and expertise cultivated through our experience with marine coatings, we offer products such as coatings for construction materials and coatings for the protection of plants and other structures.
Operating in 20 Countries
Chugoku Marine Paints operates in 20 countries, engaging in business through 25 companies and approximately 60 locations. In addition to sales offices located in 12 Japanese prefectures, we maintain numerous factories, sales offices, and Group companies in Asia and Europe, working to expand the global reach of our coatings.
Technological Capabilities That Help Solve Environmental Issues
Over more than 100 years since our founding, we have continued to refine and evolve our technologies to protect materials such as the steel used in ship construction from severe fouling and corrosion in marine environments. In addition, our other innovative technologies—including coatings for pleasure boats, underwater-curing coatings, and Japan’s first UV-curable coating for wood products—have generated new demand while supporting industrial development. These technologies also contribute significantly to addressing environmental issues, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions and resource conservation.
Reducing CO2 emissions during vessel operation
When ships sail, marine organisms such as barnacles, shellfish, and algae attach to the hull. When applied, the antifouling coatings developed by Chugoku Marine Paints prevent such fouling, while also improving fuel efficiency by reducing the resistance created by attached marine organisms.
Also, developed using our polymer technology, our fuelefficient antifoulings have a smooth coating surface that reduces frictional resistance with seawater.Reducing frictional resistance improves ship fuel efficiency and helps cut greenhouse gas emissions.
Chugoku Marine Paints’ antifouling coatings integrate technologies designed to protect both ships and the sea.
Protecting large structures from rust and corrosion
In the field of industrial coatings, we apply technologies cultivated through our experience with marine coatings to develop heavy duty coatings that perform well in watery environments. These products protect structures, such as cooling channels at power plants and bridges, from rust and corrosion. The application of heavy duty coatings helps ensure both safety and long-term durability.
As these examples illustrate, our highly functional coatings safeguard structures and enhance their longevity, reducing the frequency of repairs and rebuilding necessary for their maintenance and supporting resource conservation.
Chugoku Marine Paints’ aspirations
By developing environmentally friendly, high-performance products such as antifouling and heavy duty coatings, we promote sustainable management friendly to both people and the environment. To help realize a sustainable society, we aim to contribute more than any other coatings manufacturer to reducing ship greenhouse gas emissions through our supply of marine coatings, while also supporting the environment and society with our industrial coatings. Through our business activities, we will continue striving to achieve a sustainable future.
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