January 5, 2026
Company:Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd. Representative:Yuichiro Wakatsuki
Director, Representative Executive Officer & Co-President
Wee Siew Kim
Director, Representative Executive Officer & Co-President Contact:Ryosuke Tanaka
Corporate Officer
General Manager, Investor Relations, Sustainability and Public Relations

Nippon Paint Group is proud to celebrate its 145th anniversary

Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo) celebrates its 145th anniversary since its founding in 1881 (Meiji 14) as of March 14, 2026. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all our customers and stakeholders who have supported us throughout our journey.

145 Years of Transforming Society Through Technology

Our journey has been defined by overcoming countless challenges and adversities. At the core of this legacy lies an unwavering commitment to serving people and society, a guiding principle instilled by our founder, Jujiro Motegi.
During the Meiji era, Motegi addressed health concerns among actors caused by traditional face powders by creating a safe, high-purity zinc oxide made in Japan. Building on this breakthrough, he pioneered the country’s paint and coatings industry, producing Western-style paints of world-class quality and laying the foundation for what would become Nippon Paint.
Since then, we have remained dedicated to advancing technologies that benefit society, channeling the passion and expertise of our employees into the continuous refinement of our innovations.

Change as a Catalyst for Growth

The world today confronts pressing challenges such as climate change, resource depletion, and environmental pollution. We view these not merely as obstacles, but as catalysts for innovation, each shift in our business environment presenting new opportunities for growth.
Around the globe, our partner companies are uniting their technologies and combining their strengths to form a powerful network for developing breakthrough solutions. This spirit of collaboration continues to grow worldwide, opening new frontiers through co-creation.

Accelerating Limitless Growth

Our commitment extends beyond preserving tradition; we seek to redefine conventional wisdom through the power of Science + Imagination, a guiding approach that has shaped our journey from the beginning.
In building a sustainable society, we draw on the expertise and passion of every employee, combining our strengths to deliver advanced technologies and competitive solutions across the globe. Together with our customers and stakeholders, we continue to create boundless value, nurturing a virtuous cycle that supports the environment, the economy, and society, while propelling growth toward the future.

Creation of the 145th Anniversary Logo

In celebration of our 145th anniversary, we have created an anniversary logo.

The infinity symbol represents "limitless" innovation arising from groundbreaking technology.It expresses the "limitless power" of science and imagination, as well as the idea of infinitely growing partnerships.

The spirit of "coexistence and mutual prosperity" is represented in color gradations, signifying our commitment to return benefits to stakeholders and society, and our will for ongoing prosperity.

This logo will be used on various promotional items and our official website.