Growing with our customers
as a partner providing creative solutions
In the Plastic Division I, the Polymer Department I and the Polymer Department II deal in daily goods as well as plastics for building and engineering materials. The Performance Plastics Department deals in high-performance resins and related materials for home appliance, office automation (OA) equipment as well as electric and electronic products. The Automotive Products Department I and the Automotive Products Department II deal in plastic compounds for automobiles and motorcycles.
We operate a total of seven plastic compounding factories in Asia and Mexico, providing comprehensive support from material selection to processing. We are continually improving our service overseas by placing plastic specialists at key locations, fostering people with highly specialized knowledge, and proactively promoting local staffs to managerial positions. Operating our own warehouses enhances our logistics. Stronger overseas bases allow us to provide meticulous support to customers who wish to begin production abroad. We are determined to reinforce our manufacturing bases and processing technologies using our development capabilities and techniques. We are also keen to form joint ventures and collaborate with businesses of diverse fields.
Providing products and services that contribute to environmental conservation and safety is our major concern. Nurturing people with strong expertise is one of our priorities. We are determined to be a partner that provides creative solutions and to foster mutual growth with our customers.

Koji NakanoExecutive Officer,
General Manager,
Plastic Div.Ⅰ
Products & Services
Polymer Departments I, Polymer Departments II |
We sell plastics, molded plastic products and machinery for use with building materials, engineering materials, daily goods, automotive components, electrical materials, food containers, and medical supplies to a wide range of industries around the world.
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Performance Plastics Department |
We offer an optimized supply of plastic materials globally with a focus on office automation (OA) and home appliance as well as electric and electronic product markets. We act as a coordinator between clients and suppliers. For Japanese customers planning for global expansion, we offer support through market surveys and by providing information such as on labor and legal issues.
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Automotive Products Department I, Automotive Products Department II |
We provide comprehensive solutions for plastic materials, logistics, and financing for manufacturing equipment, mainly targeting the auto market.
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Business Development Department |
We leverage our expertise and knowledge to provide comprehensive support for manufacturing, from material selection to special molding techniques, processing, and products.
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Topics
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Top-level plastic compound production
With 7 production facilities in 7 countries, including China, Vietnam, and Indonesia (Total:183,600 tons / year: as of July 1, 2020), Inabata is one of the top plastic compounders run by a Japanese trading company.
Through our comprehensive support framework of which these overseas bases are part of, Inabata is capable of providing useful information promptly, as well as one-stop service for price negotiations, and stable supply.About Plastics Compound Business Office
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*Stretchable PCB
Specialized processing methods and technology to meet customer needs
Plastics Division I is capable of meeting the needs of each and every one of our customers combining its accumulated expertise, know-hows, and the global network.
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- Stretchable PCB
- Plating technology for high melting point materials which is usable in high-temperature areas where it could not be used before.
- Technology to join materials of different substance
- Capable of joining metal and plastics, or different types of plastics without using adhesives.
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