Shepherd’s Partnership with Nagase

At Shepherd Chemical, partnerships are more than distribution agreements—they are strategic relationships built on trust, shared values, and a drive to deliver excellence. One of our newest and most promising collaborations is with Nagase & Co., Ltd., a leading chemical distributor headquartered in Japan.

In September 2024, Shepherd formalized two agreements with Nagase to serve as our distributor in Japan, building on strong existing relationships and mutual respect between our teams. Nagase now plays a key role in helping us grow our presence and service in Asia.

Two Divisions, One Shared Vision

Our collaboration with Nagase spans two divisions:

• Nagase’s  Speciality Chemicals Division is now the exclusive distributor of chromium acetate in Japan and Korea. This division also has broad authority to distribute many of Shepherd’s inorganic chemical products, and includes the team supporting spray foam catalysts.
• Nagase’s Advanced Comfort Materials Division is focused on distributing BiCAT polyurethane catalysts within Japan and select accounts in Thailand.

Learn more about Nagase’s Performance Chemicals Division

Delivering Trusted Solutions in Japan and Beyond

Nagase chose to partner with Shepherd because of our track record of innovation, performance, and reliability. Through this partnership, Nagase brings to market Shepherd’s industry-proven BiCAT spray foam catalysts—which enhance the production and performance of polyurethane foams—as well as chromium acetate, a catalyst and catalyst precursor used in polymerization for plastics and synthetic fibers.

These are high-performance products designed for manufacturers who prioritize consistency, efficiency, and quality. With Nagase’s well-established market presence, we are confident in our ability to deliver these benefits to both existing and new customers in the region.

A Look Ahead

As we look to the future, our teams are aligned in a shared goal: serving legacy customers with excellence while actively exploring new growth opportunities for Shepherd’s technologies across Japan and Southeast Asia.

We’re proud to work with a distributor like Nagase—deeply connected, forward-thinking, and motivated to help us expand our footprint in one of the world’s most sophisticated markets.

Stay tuned as this partnership continues to evolve and create new opportunities for our customers.