Strategic markets DIC Corporation is expanding in Asia with a focus on PRC and exploring Central and Eastern Europe, South America, and the Middle East, presenting sales opportunities in high-growth regions for color materials, inks, and resins.

Sustainability leadership Recognition as a Supplier Engagement Leader by CDP signals strong sustainability practices, offering a differentiator when pitching to customers prioritizing ESG and responsible supply chains.

Collaborative ventures Active partnerships and investment initiatives with Emerald City Ventures, KKR, and a Zurich-based fund indicate a strategic openness to co-investment and innovation opportunities in physical AI and related materials technologies.

Industry convergence Positioned in printing inks, organic pigments, and high-performance resins with applications across automotive, electronics, food packaging, and housing, enabling cross-sector up-selling of color and comfort solutions.

Global footprint Operations in over 60 countries with a long-standing presence in Asia and legacy acquisitions (Sun Chemical, Coates) create opportunities to leverage existing distributors and regional teams for rapid expansion and multimarket contracts.