In 1832, Nagase & Co., Ltd., the central company of what would become the Nagase Group, was founded as a dyestuffs wholesaler in Kyoto, Japan. Nagase’s focus became international in 1900, when the company started importing synthetic dyes from abroad. Since that time, the company has created a strong and growing foundation of technology, market knowledge, and expertise. Today, the Nagase Group boasts more than 6,000 leading corporate customers, 5,960 employees worldwide, a global network of over 100 companies expanding through the world, and strong manufacturing research and development capabilities.