Tomoe Shokai Expands Gas Trading Operations in Southeast Asia and India
Tomoe Shokai: Japan's 'invisible infrastructure' gas trading giant

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Tomoe Shokai, a prominent Japanese gas trading company, operates in various sectors including medical and industrial gas. With a presence in 10 countries, it plans to establish a new factory in Gujarat, India by 2027 to enhance gas supply for medical and semiconductor industries.
- 01Tomoe Shokai, established in Japan, specializes in trading high-pressure, medical, and special chemical gases.
- 02The company has expanded its operations to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, the Philippines, and Malaysia since 1989.
- 03In India, Tomoe Shokai established Tomoe India in 2012 to support gas production and supply to Southeast Asian markets.
- 04A new factory is planned in Gujarat, India, to produce medical gases and support the semiconductor industry by 2027.
- 05Tomoe Shokai emphasizes its commitment to environmental sustainability and aims to contribute to India's clean society.
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Tomoe Shokai is a well-established Japanese gas trading company that operates in various sectors, including high-pressure gas, medical treatment gas, and special chemical gases. The company, described by Executive Officer Masahiro Harada as the 'invisible infrastructure of society,' has a robust domestic supply chain and international presence with 14 bases in 10 countries. Since its expansion into Southeast Asia in 1989, Tomoe Shokai has served numerous industries, including automotive and electronics. In India, the company first established contact in 2008, leading to the formation of Tomoe India in 2012, which focuses on gas production and supply. Looking ahead, Tomoe Shokai plans to launch a new factory in Gujarat by the 2027 fiscal year, aimed at producing medical gases and supporting the semiconductor sector. The company is committed to contributing to India's healthcare and environmental sustainability, drawing on its experience in overcoming pollution challenges during Japan's economic growth.
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The establishment of a new factory in Gujarat is expected to enhance local gas supply for medical and semiconductor industries.
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