Ajinomoto Co. is a global manufacturer of high-quality seasonings, processed foods, beverages, amino acids, pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals. For many decades Ajinomoto Co. has contributed to food culture and human health through wide-ranging application of amino acid technologies. Today, the company is becoming increasingly involved with solutions for improved food resources, human health and global sustainability. Founded in 1909 and now operating in 26 countries, Ajinomoto Co. had net sales of JPY 1,197.3 billion (USD 15.1 billion) in fiscal 2011. The Ajinomoto Group Standards of Business Conduct (hereinafter the "Standards of Conduct") describe the conduct that every member of the Ajinomoto Group must understand and practice every day in order to implement the Ajinomoto Group Philosophy in accordance with the Ajinomoto Group Way. The Standards of Conduct also represent the commitments made to all stakeholders by Ajinomoto Group companies. Ajinomoto aim to be "a group of companies that contributes to human health globally" by continually creating unique value to benefit customers. To become a global group of food companies centered on the world's No. 1 seasoning business. To become a global group of aminoscience companies that contributes to humankind with the world's No. 1 amino acid technology. To become a group of health-promoting companies with a scientific approach to good taste and health.

Inhibitex, Inc. operates as an clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company. The firm develops differentiated anti-infective products to prevent or treat serious infections. Its research and development efforts are currently focused on oral, small molecule compounds to treat viral infections, and in particular, chronic infections caused by HCV and herpes zoster. The company was founded by Joseph M. Patti in May 1994 and is headquartered in Alpharetta, GA.

Kagome Co., Ltd. engages in the manufacture and sale of condiments, food, and beverages. It operates through the Domestic Business and International Business segments. The Domestic Business segment includes the management of processed food such as condiments and beverages; the sale of fresh tomatoes and baby leaf lettuce; and the provision of real estate and outsourcing businesses. The International segment handles tomato seed development, agricultural production, and product development, processing, and sales. The company was founded by Ichitaro Kanie in 1899 and is headquartered in Nagoya, Japan.

Denka Corp., part of Denka Co., Ltd., is an American company located in New York, NY. The firm manufactures and distributes chemical products.

Kirin Brewery Co., Ltd. engages in the manufacture of alcoholic beverages. Its products include beer, sparkling liquor, chuhai, gin, and whiskey. The company was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Hamamatsu Photonics KK engages in the manufacture and sale of imaging and analyzing systems, photomultiplier tubes, imaging devices, light sources, and opto-semiconductors. It operates through the following segments: Electron Tube, Opto-semiconductor, Imaging and Measurement Instruments, and Others. The Electron Tube segment produces photomultiplier tubes, light sources, and imaging devices. The Opto-semiconductor segment offers optical semiconductor devices. The Imaging and Measurement Instruments segment deals with image processing and measurement systems. The Others segment includes semiconductor lasers and hotel businesses. The company was founded by Heihachiro Horiuchi in September 1948 and is headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan.

Teijin Ltd. engages in the management of its group companies that are involved in the environment and energy, safety and protection, information and electronics, transportation, and healthcare businesses. It operates through the following segments: Materials, Healthcare, and Others. The Materials segment handles the manufacture and sale of polyester, aramid, and carbon fiber products as well as plastic and resin products from polycarbonate resin and polyester film. The Healthcare segment deals with the manufacture and sale of pharmaceuticals and home medical equipment. It also provides home healthcare services. The Others segment offers information technology services. The company was founded by Seita Kumura, Itsuzo Hata, and Naokichi Kaneko on June 17, 1918 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.

Riken Corp. engages in the manufacture and sale of engine and vehicular components. It operates through the Automotive and Machinery Parts, and Others segments. The Automotive and Machinery Parts segment deals with the company's core products such as piston rings, camshafts, seal rings for transmissions, high-grade cast iron products, and valve lifters. The Others segment includes plumbing equipment business, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) business, and thermal engineering business, The company was founded by Masatoshi Okochi in November 1927 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Manufactures petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, functional materials and plastic-based products

The Istituto Superiore di Sanità (Italian National Institute of Health), also ISS, is an Italian public institution that, as the leading technical-scientific body of the Italian National Health Service (Servizio Sanitario Nazionale), performs research, trials, control, counseling, documentation and training for public health. The Institute is under the supervision of the Ministero della Salute (Ministry of Health).

Unitika Ltd. engages in the polymer and functional materials business. It operates through the following business segments: Polymer, Functional Material, Fiber, and Others. The Polymer segment manufactures and sells plastic film, resin, and non-woven cloth. The Functional Material segment handles the manufacture and sale of glass fibers. The Fiber segment deals with the manufacture and sale of various fibers such as thread, cotton, and knitted fibers. The Others segment includes environmental business, medical business, lifestyle and wellness, and real estate businesses. The company was founded on June 19, 1889 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.

Asahi Breweries Ltd. engages in the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages and soft drinks. Its products include beer, whisky and spirits, wine, alcohol -taste beverages, chilled beverages such as tea-based drinks, coffee, carbonated soft drinks, water, fruits and vegetable drinks, lactic acid drinks and others. The company was founded on September 1, 1949 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Nippon Carbide Industries Co., Ltd. engages in the manufacture and sale of chemicals, film sheets, plastic films, and electronic materials. It operates through the following segments: Functional Products, Electronic & Optical Products, Construction and Engineering. The Functional Products segment manufactures and sells fine chemicals, melamine resin, adhesive products, stickers, marking and packing films. The Electronic & Optical Products segment handles the manufacture and sale of ceramic substrates, retro reflective sheeting, thick film printing products and printed wiring boards. The Construction segment produces and markets residential aluminum building materials. The Engineering segment covers the design and construction of industrial plants. The company was founded on October 8, 1935 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Sinopec Corp. Fushun Petrochemical Research Institute, established on 2000-04-14, Business scope includes technology and information research,to develop,application,consultation service;Petrochemical products researched and developed by our institute(Free of Hazardous Chemicals)Production,Sales,Petroleum and petrochemical equipment manufacturing,Sales.(Items subject to approval by law,Business activities can only be carried out after approval by relevant departments.)

Shikibo Ltd. engages in the manufacture and sale of textile products and industrial materials. It operates through the following business segments: Yarn and Textile, Industrial Materials, and Real Estate. The Yarn and Textile segment offers threads, cloths, knits, and secondary products. The Industrial Materials segment provides papermaking dryer fabrics, filter cloths, chemical products, and composite materials. The Real Estate segment covers real estate leasing, linen supply, warehousing, and golf course management. The company was founded on August 5, 1892 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.

Genecor, Inc. provides engineering services. The company is headquartered in Quebec City, Canada.

JNC Corp. develops and supplies chemicals and electronic components. It operates through the following divisions: Performance Products, Energy and Environment, Consumer-Oriented Goods, and Chemical Products. The firm''s Performance Products division manufactures liquid crystals and peripheral materials, electronic components, and electronics and information technology materials. Its Energy and Environment division handles the power generation, battery manufacturing, fertilizer production, and environmental protection businesses. The firm''s Consumer-Oriented Goods division supplies fibers and nonwoven fabric, precise fabricated products, and plastic products and filters. Its Chemicals Products division develops petrochemical and life chemical products, and provides technology licensing of petrochemicals. The company was founded on January 12, 1906 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

The Group's principal activity is to produce pharmaceuticals and chemicals. The operations are carried out through the following divisions: Pharmaceuticals; Bio chemical; Chemicals; Food and Other. Pharmaceuticals include ethical drugs, bulk pharmaceuticals and biological research. Bio chemicals deal with biochemical diagnostic reagents, animal health products, agrochemicals and fertilizers. Chemicals includes solvents, plasticizes and their raw materials, detergent raw materials and specialty chemicals. Food includes alcoholic beverages, alcohol, seasonings, confectionery, baking ingredients and processed foods. Others include wholesale, commodity distribution and installation of facilities.

Oji produces and sell pulp and a variety of paper products The company organizes itself into four segments based on product type.They have newspaper business, paper business and pulp manufacturing related businesses.