| November 1st, 2001 |
Kyowa Hakko Opens |
Tokyo, November 1, 2001 (JCN) -- Kyowa Hakko is pleased to announce it opened a website that offers researchers and corporate purchasing managers detailed information and updates about the Company's leading bio-chemical and fine chemical products. Found at http://www.sp-chem.com/ the site will provide users with information on the Company's high value-added bio-chemical products such as amino acids, nucleic acids, enzymes, and sugar nucleotides, as well as fine chemicals such as high-purity solvents for the electronics industry, and functional chemicals. By promoting interactive communication through a membership system, Kyowa Hakko aims to use the site to help it market new products as well as tailoring production to suit customer demand. "Specialty Chemicals Online is like a virtual salesman that can deal with the world 24-hours a day. It will expand our sales channels and help with the marketing of bio-chemical and fine chemical products," said Ichiro Matsuura, manager of Kyowa Hakko's Corporate Communications Department. Users can search for bio-chemicals or fine chemicals by category, application, specification, standard, chemical or composition. General users have access to limited information while more detailed information is available for registered users. In the future, users will be able to order product samples, though this feature will not be available when the site opens. The site will also include updates about Kyowa Hakko, articles from related media as well as industry news. About Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Co. Ltd. World leader in fermentation, biotechnology, and chemical synthesis, Kyowa Hakko develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceuticals, amino acids, nucleic acids, fine chemicals, and food ingredients. Backed by more than half a century of manufacturing innovation, advanced technology, and a commitment to research, Kyowa Hakko's products are known for high-quality, reliability and cost-effectiveness. For further information, please visit the Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Co. Ltd. home page at: www.kyowa.co.jp
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