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SDS Biotech (Kumiai group)

active JapanAsia Founded 1968 Revenue: - checked 2026-10-05

Profile

SDS Biotech K.K. is a research-oriented Japanese manufacturer specializing in agricultural chemicals, functional feeds, industrial biocides, and specialty chemicals. Founded in 1968 and headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, the company operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Idemitsu Agrilife Holdings Co., Ltd..

The company develops and produces active substances for crop protection, including the fungicide Daconil and paddy herbicides like Benzobicyclon and Daimuron. As of July 2026, it employs 215 people. In 2026, the company expanded its reach by appointing Japan Nutrition Co., Ltd. as the exclusive distributor for its functional feeds, including the greenhouse gas-reducing additive Rumminap.

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Industry: Crop protection, Feed, Industrial chemistry
Topics: Crop protection chemicals & fertilizers, Biopesticides & biocontrol
Role: Distributor — “…Nutrition Co., Ltd. as the exclusive distributor for its functional feeds, including the greenhouse gas-reduci…”

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News & status 6

2027-04 Latest status: Idemitsu Kosan announced that SDS Biotech K.K. will merge with Agro-Kanesho Co., Ltd. to form a new company, Idemitsu Crop Arts Co., Ltd., in April 2027. ↗ ↗ ↗
2026-06-01 エス・ディー・エスバイオテックとアグロカネショウを統合新会社「出光クロップアーツ株式会社」を2027年4月に設立 | 出光興産株式会社のプレスリリース
SDS Biotech (SDS) is merging with Agro Kaneshou to form a new company, Denko Crop Arts, in April 2027, combining SDS’s pesticide R&D and manufacturing strengths with Agro Kaneshou’s on-site agricultural support to deliver field-focused solutions and expand …
2026-06-01 エス・ディー・エスバイオテックとアグロカネショウを統合新会社「出光クロッ..（出光興産株式会社プレスリリース）
SDS Biotech will be integrated with Agro Kaneshou to form a new company, Exmore Crop Arts (出光クロップアーツ), combining SDS’s pesticide研发 and manufacturing strengths with Agro Kaneshou’s on-site agricultural support to deliver field-oriented solutions.
2026-06-02 出光興産、SDSバイオテックとアグロカネショウを統合新会社「出光クロップアーツ」設立へ | ニュース 2026年 6月 | 事業構想オンライン
Summary: The article states that Exao Mitsui (Idemitsu Kosan) will merge its group company SDS Biotech (SDS バイオテック) with Agro Kanesho to form a new company, Idemitsu Crop Arts, in 2027. SDS Biotech contributes pesticides R&D and manufacturing technologies, …
2026-06-02 SDS바이오텍과 아그로카네쇼 통합…2027년 4월 ‘이데미츠크롭아츠’ 출범
Summary: SDS Biotech K.K. will be merged into Agro Kanesho Co., Ltd. as part of Idemitsu Kosan’s restructuring, forming Idemitsu Crop Arts Co., Ltd. in April 2027 to shift from mere pesticide sales to field-oriented crop solutions and integrated agro-services.
2026-05-28 SDSホールディングス社長に吉野勝秀氏 - 日本経済新聞
The article announces that Katsuhide Yoshino will become president of SDS Holdings on June 29 (and also serve as chairman), succeeding Yusuke Watanabe who is retiring; Yoshino previously led Shin-Tokyo Group and Jay Holdings, and is from Chiba Prefecture, aged …
2026-01-13 新たな微生物農薬「エコアーク®」を販売開始！【クミアイ化学】 | クミアイ化学工業株式会社のプレスリリース
Summary: The Kumiai group press release for Ecoark® describes a new microbial fungicide developed with Kumiai Chemical and RIKEN Green (Kokuryo) that uses non-pathogenic Rhizobium vitis ARK-1 to control grape and rose crown gall disease, highlighting its …

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parent	Idemitsu Agrilife Holdings Co., Ltd
investor	Idemitsu Agrilife Holdings Co., Ltd

Partners & deals 4

counterparty	Idemitsu Kosan Co …Idemitsu Kosan announced that SDS Biotech K.K. will merge with Agro-Kanesho Co., Ltd. to form a new company, Idemitsu Crop Arts Co., Ltd., in April 2027.…
counterparty	Ltd. (parent company) and Agro-Kanesho Co …Idemitsu Kosan announced that SDS Biotech K.K. will merge with Agro-Kanesho Co., Ltd. to form a new company, Idemitsu Crop Arts Co., Ltd., in April 2027.…
counterparty	Ltd. (merger partner) …Idemitsu Kosan announced that SDS Biotech K.K. will merge with Agro-Kanesho Co., Ltd. to form a new company, Idemitsu Crop Arts Co., Ltd., in April 2027.…
distribution agreement	Japan Nutrition Co …]. In 2026, the company expanded its reach by appointing Japan Nutrition Co., Ltd. as the exclusive distributor for its functional feeds, including the greenhouse gas-reducing additive Rumminap.…

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