While DIC does manufacture and sell products for consumers, its focus is on intermediate materials, which are crucial to finished products in ways not always immediately apparent. In addition to printing inks and coating materials, DIC's portfolio encompasses materials and products widely used in cellular phones, computers, optical storage media (including CDs and DVDs) and automobile parts and building materials made from various kinds of resins.
- Falling between raw materials and finished products, intermediate materials are manufactured products that will be processed further into other products. For example, DIC uses petroleum to manufacture synthetic resins, which are subsequently processed into finished products or into parts for finished products. The quality of intermediate materials greatly influences the quality of finished products. Using intermediate materials in the manufacture of finished products is considerably more efficient than using raw materials.
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Deep red, yellowish red, dull red: There are many different reds. Using the DIC Color Guide—the industry standard—ensures colors are reproduced exactly as intended.
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The colors displayed on LCD TVs are the colors of DIC's organic pigments. Without DIC technology, images of beautiful scenery and tantalizing food would look washed out.
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DIC's industrial adhesive tapes are used in the assembly of cellular phones. Adhesive tapes enable the manufacture of handsets that are slimmer and smaller than those assembled with screws.
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Clear, hard coatings help protect the surfaces of CDs and other optical discs. Here, too, manufacturers choose resins manufactured by DIC.
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DIC's PPS resins are indispensable in car engines. Lightweight and boasting excellent durability, these resins facilitate the manufacture of engines that meet increasingly strict fuel efficiency requirements.
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A car's ride and cornering ability depend greatly on its tires. DIC's metal carboxylates help bolster tire performance.
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DIC's multilayer films are used in bags for breads and snacks. DIC's films ensure that bags can be opened neatly without the use of excessive force.
