Mitsui Chemicals Tohcello, Inc. entered into an agreement to acquire SunTox Co., Ltd. from Tokuyama Corporation and Rengo Co., Ltd. for ¥10.85 billion.

Rengo Co., Ltd. is a paper box manufacturer. The Cardboard and Paper Processing-related segment manufactures and sells paperboard, corrugated board and corrugated boxes in domestic markets. The Soft-type Packaging-related segment manufactures and sells soft-type packaging products and cellophane in domestic markets. The Heavy Duty Packaging-related segment manufactures and sells heavy duty packaging products in domestic markets. The Overseas-related segment manufactures and sells paperboard, corrugated board, corrugated boxes, soft-type and heavy duty packaging products in overseas markets. The Others segment is engaged in the manufacture of nonwoven cloth, the logistic business, insurance agency business, lease business and real estate business.