Kumiai Chemical Industry Co Ltd (4996) Email Format

Motor Vehicle ManufacturingNew York, United States11-50 Employees

Kumiai Chemical Industry Co Ltd is described as an automotive company based in White Plains, New York, with a small workforce. In February 2025, it announced a collaboration with Valent U.S.A. LLC to jointly develop Effeeda herbicides for rice in the United States, under an exclusive agreement addressing weed management for U.S. rice producers. The company has a history of corporate activity, including the 2017 merger of Ihara Chemical Industry into Kumiai and a 2017 joint venture with PI Industries in India.

The recent partnership signals involvement in agricultural crop protection beyond its automotive designation, targeting rice growers facing resistant weeds. The company’s listed location and its Japanese-domain website suggest cross-border ties within a small, internationally active organization.

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