(Billions of yen) 26.6 ■ Sales 24.3 4.2 3.9 07 08 ■ Operating inome (Billions of yen) 32.2 ■ Sales 30.5 2.2 1.2 07 08 ■ Operating inome (Billions of yen) 1.6 ■ Sales 1.4 (0.4) (0.5) 07 08 ■ Operating inome Toagosei Co., Ltd. 5 Toagosei has developed and commercialized a long list of unique and high-valueadded products for both industrial and consumer use. These include the cyanoacrylate instant adhesive Aron Alpha (sold under the name Krazy Glue in the U.S.), as well as the silver-based antimicrobial agent Novaron. The UV-curable resin Aronix has become widely used in paints, inks, and as surface coatings for cell phones, compact discs and many other applications. Our subsidiary, Aron Kasei is developing products in four principal areas: 1) pipes and couplings for water supply and for sewerage use, 2) protective casings for electric power and telecommunications lines, 3) garbage reduction and recycling systems to address environmental preservation needs, and 4) nursing care products. To make our dreams of the future come true, we are putting our efforts into developing products that facilitate harmony between human activities and the natural environment. At Toagosei, we will continue to develop products that meet user needs and are in tune with the times. Specialty Chemicals Plastics Other Businesses P. 10 P. 14