From Geisha Face Paint to Servers, Sakai Chemical Becomes AI Linchpin

Japan's Sakai Chemical Industry, which has spent a century producing fine powders for geisha makeup, has found a lucrative new use for its expertise in components for AI infrastructure. The company has emerged as a key supplier in the AI supply chain.

• Sakai Chemical has long made fine powders for geisha face makeup
• Its technology is now used in components for AI servers
• The company has become a key supplier in the AI supply chain