We build trust with customers through our products.
R&D Policy
The Nichiban Group’s core adhesive technology is required to perform various functions depending on the application and purpose, such as appropriate adhesive strength, weather resistance, ease of application and removal, moisture permeability, and low-irritant properties. Nichiban’s products are manufactured by combining technologies it has cultivated over many years, including optimal adhesive design, selection and fine-tuning of base materials such as films, coating technologies, and peeling agents and other material technologies.
To contribute to people’s comfortable living on an ongoing basis, Nichiban will continue to develop and provide high-performance, high-value-added products and take on challenges in new domains.
R&D Flow to Speed Up Processes
Product Development that Contributes to Solving Environmental and Social Issues
Formulation of Development Standards that Contribute to Solving Environmental and Social Issues
The Nichiban Group incorporates points of view that contribute to solving environmental and social issues from the R&D phases. Being mindful of contributions to the SDGs in the R&D flow leads to the creation of products with low environmental impact over their entire life cycle since the environmental impact of a product is determined by its design. Furthermore, we believe discovering new product ideas in the quest for solutions to environmental and social issues will contribute to the creation of a sustainable society. Although these initiatives are unlikely to yield immediate results, they help us fulfill our responsibility as a manufacturer and marketer of products to realize our vision for the future. They are also to enable our future customers to choose sustainable products.
Promoting Eco-conscious Development Themes and New Product Development
The Nichiban Group searches for development themes in the pursuit not only of marketability but also of contribution to environmental and social issues. We also evaluate the environmental impact of products it has developed over their entire life cycle, while managing raw materials by visualizing data on chemical substance content in raw materials and consideration for depleting resources.
Furthermore, to achieve Nichiban’s target for reducing CO₂ emissions by fiscal 2030, the development organization has participated in the Sustainability Committee since fiscal 2022. We have also launched an initiative to develop new products based on eco-friendly manufacturing methods with the research and production departments working in unison. The internal Standardization Committee strives for sustainable product development by scrutinizing the R&D flow with an SDGs lens in all processes from idea discovery, planning, product design, process design, production, sales, and disposal.
Creating Innovation
Collaboration with Start-ups
We have set “creating innovation” as a focal theme of our medium-term management plan “ISHIZUE (foundation) 2023 ~SHINKA (evolution/deepening)·HENKAKU (reform)~.” We participated in collaboration programs with start-ups in Japan and abroad to explore “N-to-N” collaboration opportunities (rather than traditional one-to-one relationships) with start-ups and major corporate partners as well as to foster and nurture a culture of innovation within the Nichiban Group.
We aim to create new businesses through partnerships and collaborations with start-ups that possess cutting-edge technologies and innovative business models that lead to the creation of new value.
Group Internal Proposal System
The Nichiban Group’s internal proposal system was re-launched as “NBrain” in November 2020 adding significant upgrades aimed at developing a customer perspective and improving employee engagement. NBrain consists of “product proposals,” in which proposals are made from the workflow system, and an “idea farm,” a forum for exchanging opinions using the in-house social media. Although no new NBrain products have been developed yet, the system not only raises the awareness of the importance of development among all employees, but also contributes to the exchange of knowledge and wisdom through the dynamic exchange of opinions.
Intellectual Capital Initiatives
The Nichiban Group utilizes technologies cultivated through its R&D to create a variety of “people-friendly” and “eco-friendly” adhesive products. Intellectual property is becoming increasingly vital as we move forward with the creation of new value. We are building a structure to support R&D based on the creation of innovations in collaboration with other companies. In addition, we promote the acquisition and maintenance of intellectual property rights. This is done to protect its products and technologies and secure profits and is positioned as a key factor in supporting its sustainable growth toward a strong company. We will also continue to educate our employees on intellectual property and acquire intellectual property in accordance with our overseas expansion.
Through our Products
Analgesic and anti-inflammatory cream "ROIHI ™Cream Felbi"
ROIHI™ Cream Felbi (a class 2 pharmaceutical) has adopted a roll-on type, the industry's first cream analgesic and anti-inflammatory. This product is a warming type that contains 3% "Felbinac" which works directly for pain, and can be applied directly to the affected area without soiling the hands. It can be applied to a wide range of areas, not only for stiff shoulders and back pain but also for joint and muscle pain in the knees or soles and the like, without dripping.
Comment from the Developer
The "ROIHI™" series was a lineup of products in paste form only, such as the "ROIHI vase plaster™"; in order to meet a wide range of needs of our customers, we have planned out an analgesic and anti-inflammatory cream. As it is a roll-on type, there is no more "making a mess on your hands" which is often mentioned as a point of dissatisfaction among gels and creams, and there are three stainless steel balls at the tip, so if you apply it like massage, the active ingredient will directly penetrate into the affected area, giving you a pleasant stimulus.
Suture dressing "SURGIFIT™(SURGIFIT™)"
Achieving the water absorption and wound visibility required for suture dressing "SURGIFIT™ (SURGIFIT™) Highly absorbent fibers, which absorb water four times faster than conventional products, are used for the pads. Blood and exudate are less likely to accumulate in the wound, and an opening is provided so that the wound can be observed. In addition, the use of a highly moisture-permeable, low-irritant urethane gel adhesive on the tape prevents the skin from being stuffy and reduces damage to the keratin when peeled off.
Cellulose Tape Dispenser Straight-Cut
Cellulose Tape Dispenser Straight-Cut(1 inch Core) has been released. With the new cutter blade, the shape and angle of the blade are devised such as to make the jagged part of the blade finer and denser. This makes it possible to cut the tape straight and neatly even with a safety-designed plastic, small wound cutter that is less likely to cause injuries. In addition, since the cutting edge is straight, it is difficult to create a tear when peeling off the tape, and therefore sealing and wrapping work can be performed neatly. Available tape widths are 12mm, 15mm and 18mm, to be selected according to your application.
Comment from the Developer
Self adhesive cellulose tape with a small-wound cutter <straight-cut type> makes it easy to neatly cut what could previously only be achieved with a metal blade. This is achieved through a resin cutter which is less likely to injure small children. At first, it was difficult to form the resin into the fine part of the blade at the time of molding, however due to the ingenuity at our plant, mass production is now able to be reliably performed. We will continue to take on these challenges and deliver products that are good for our customers.
Two new types from the "Dear Kitchen™ Wazaari™ tape series
Wazaari™ Tape can be easily cut by hand, so no scissors are required. This tape can be used in refrigerators (4 ° C) and freezers (-18 ° C) and is easily removable with little sticky adhesive residue. The series first <patterned type> uses white as the base color so that written characters such as a date or contents are easy to read. The pattern switches every 5cm, so it can be used as a guide when deciding the length. In addition, a 15mm wide tape that is 10mm thinner than the standard type is available as <narrow width type>. Since it is narrow, it can even be stuck firmly on the curved surface of small storage containers as well as round containers, and it is easily visible even if it is stuck on the side of a freezer bag, etc. You can check everything at a glance from above.
A mechanism for listening to customer feedback and fostering ingenuity in product development
Nichiban is working to strengthen its quality control system so that customers can use our products safely and with peace of mind. At the same time, we actively listen to the voices of our customers and work hard to improve our products for them.
A mechanism for listening to customer feedback and fostering ingenuity in product development
Diverse communication that correctly communicates the value of products
It is essential that you use the product correctly in order to fully realize the effects of the product. Nichiban engages in a variety of forms of communication to convey the value placed on having our customers safely use our products with peace of mind.
Diverse communication that correctly communicates the value of products
