Kansai Paint Company Ltd. is one of the world's top ten producers of paints and coatings for the automotive, industrial, marine, decoration, and other industries. Kansai is also an industry leader in the research and development of new paint and coating technologies, such as its RE TAN PG HYBRID, a one-pack base coat for the automotive market, launched in 2005; "Super Silicone" roof paints and environmentally friendly home decoration paints; water-based can coatings for the industrial market; and plant-based paints launched in 2006. Products coated in Kansai paints range from automobiles to buildings to soft drink cans to cruise liners to home appliances. Kansai has established a global production and marketing presence.