Nippon Carbide Industries Co., Inc.

Type: Public
On the web: http://www.carbide.co.jp

Founded in 1935 to produce carbide, Nippon Carbide has grown with the times. The company makes basic chemicals, but it also makes films, synthetic resins, and electronic materials. Nippon Carbide's films segment is its largest and makes wrapping film and reflective films for street signs. The company's resins unit makes melamine resins (for tableware), resins used in glue, and heat-resistant resins (used in pipes). Its electronic materials segment makes ceramic wiring boards and specialty resins. The chemical segment makes carbide derivatives and basic and fine chemical products ranging from pharmaceuticals to pesticides.

Officers:
President and Director: Specialty Chemical Manufacturing

Competitors:
Noritake
Tokai Carbon
Toppan Printing