Kansai Paint Co., Ltd. engages in the manufacture and sale of all types of paints. The company also designs, manufactures and sells coating equipment; control and undertaking of painting works; design of color schemes; and manufacture and sale of products in the biotechnology and electronics fields. Its products include automotive, automotive refinish, decorative, protective and industrial coatings. The company was founded by Katsujiro Iwai on May 15, 1918 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.