Chugoku Marine Paints, Ltd.

CMP conducts both basic research in the coatings field that aims to discover new principles and innovative materials, and applied research that uncovers the causes of specific issues and formulates optimal solutions.
Equipped with advanced measurement and testing facilities, CMP’s R&D department pursues these complementary areas with a medium- to long-term focus.
The results of this basic and applied research are used to develop new products, improve the performance of existing products, create new value through environmental initiatives and other innovations, and explore new market segments.

CMP has established itself as the leading Japanese manufacturer in marine coatings. CMP’s service network currently spans more than 105 locations in 35 countries worldwide, forming a robust global support chain.
Our technical capabilities, which span a wide range of marine-related markets such as coatings for large vessels, boats, yachts, fishing boats and nets, are an essential pillar of the global shipping industry.

Following the international convention banning the use of organotin compounds (International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships) in antifoulings enacted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in September 2008, CMP became an early pioneer in the research and development of tin-free antifoulings. Today, CMP continues to develop environmentally friendly coatings that help improve fuel efficiency while also offering robust antifouling performance in marine zones throughout the world.
As well as using this research to develop various tin-free hydrolysis antifoulings, we are developing biocide-free antifoulings that use coating surface energy to prevent fouling. This research is primarily undertaken by CMP’s R&D department in Otake City, Hiroshima Prefecture.

CMP is developing and refining coatings for new-build vessels, including environmentally friendly anti-corrosive coatings, and products that simplify and reduce labor demands during the coating process. CMP is developing products that combine improved workability and consistent quality to reduce on-site workloads and improve project efficiency.
CMP is also committed to meeting the demands of overseas markets by developing and refining products tailored to the specific service environment and working conditions of individual countries.

Compliance with international environmental regulations, such as volatile organic compound (VOC) emission regulations and IMO coating standard for ballast tanks, is a key area of research at CMP. CMP is developing a range of high solid coatings, solvent-free coatings, and water-based coatings that combine environmental performance with durable performance.
This research allows us to offer a range of highly reliable coating technologies that support the entire lifecycle of a vessel.

CMP draws on technology and expertise cultivated over many years to offer total solutions for a wide range of applications, including production plants in a range of sectors, steel structures, and the construction sector.
In the woodworking and building materials segment, our extensive technical expertise and proven track record—built on a history of developing Japan’s first amino-alkyd coatings*—are used to incorporate the latest technologies such as UV (ultraviolet light) curable coatings and offer products and coating systems tailored to a growing variety of new materials.

* Due to evolving market demands, amino-alkyd coatings were retired from the CMP line-up at the end of 2000, after a history spanning over half a century.

CMP is developing coatings that remain environmentally friendly while meeting market demands for long-life anti-corrosive performance, superior weather resistance, and enhanced resistance to contamination.
CMP is also committed to the development and refinement of coatings with specialized technological requirements, such as radio wave absorption coatings, heat reflective coatings, and underwater curable coatings, creating solutions across a wide range of industry sectors.

CMP has secured a valuable market share in coatings for wooden building materials, such as residential floors, by consistently developing and refining its products to meet customer needs, while also focused on developing coatings for inorganic building materials.
Notably, for wooden building materials, CMP has been developing water-based coatings and solvent-free coatings that comply with regulations on total VOC emissions. CMP has also applied UV curable technology developed for architectural coatings across various other product segments, expanding the scope of applications for this technology.
This research and development are primarily undertaken by CMP’s technology and research department in Yasu City, Shiga Prefecture.

CMP is expanding into new growth sectors, such as touch panels and display monitors, by developing plastic films and durable coatings that prevent fingerprint marks on plastic parts and reduce UV light transmission.

In container coatings, CMP is quick to respond to customer requests, improving resistance to dirt and contamination and developing and refining its products, including coating specifications. CMP also conducts research and development into environmentally conscious solutions such as low-odor and water-based coatings.
CMP’s container coatings are primarily developed through collaboration between the technology department in Shanghai, China, and the research department in Otake City, Hiroshima Prefecture.

CMP is developing coating systems and coatings with reduced VOC emissions (including powder coatings and water-based coatings) for existing customers, but also advancing research with a view to entering new market sectors.

With its industrial coatings, CMP is also targeting international markets such as China, South Korea, and Southeast Asia, conducting research and development based on the customer demands and operating conditions of each market region.