- Business
- Nippon Felt Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells a range of industrial felts and textile products primarily for the paper and pulp industry, including press felts, shoe press belts, papermaking felts, and pulp-making felts. The company also produces industrial textiles for applications such as aluminum extruders, bag filters, slate and building materials manufacturing, and other industrial uses. Its product portfolio includes synthetic textiles, industrial detergents, industrial chemicals, high-pressure shower equipment for papermaking, and various textile-based solutions like tubular needle-felts and woven jackets. Nippon Felt operates mainly in Japan with international sales presence and serves industries requiring specialized textile products for manufacturing processes. Founded in 1917 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company also engages in real estate leasing and management. Recently, Nippon Felt has focused on enhancing dewatering efficiency in papermaking with innovative press felts and shoe press belts developed in collaboration with partners such as Yamauchi Co., Ltd., emphasizing product performance improvements and comprehensive papermaking solutions. The company continues to navigate operational challenges, including earnings fluctuations, while maintaining its diversification into industrial chemicals and textiles. Nippon Felt trades on the Tokyo Stock Exchange under ticker 3512.T.