SPLanning LLC was founded in May 2024 by its representative, Hideya Saito. After studying fluoroorganic chemistry in the Department of Industrial Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Kobe University, I joined the Chemical Division of Daikin Industries in April 1986. As described in my career history, I have since worked mainly on the research, development and commercialization of fluoropolymers. Along the way, I was assigned to build partnerships with Chinese companies and was stationed in Shanghai for about five years, building relationships with many Chinese companies from Inner Mongolia in the north to Guangzhou in the south.
After retiring amicably from Daikin Industries in April 2024, I founded the company and became an independent consultant, drawing on the knowledge and experience I gained at Daikin. In March 2026, I passed the examination for and registered as a Professional Engineer, Japan (Chemistry). The company is essentially run by my wife and me, with our home in Sakai, Osaka, serving as the office.
In private life, our two children are now independent, and my wife and I live quietly together. Though busy, every day is quite different from my years as a company employee. Even so, I do not see this as the twilight of my career, and I am committed to forward-looking, enterprising management. We would be grateful if you would count SPLanning among your business partners.
SPLanning LLC Hideya Saito, Representative