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- Nippon Steel Corporation (5401.T) manufactures and sells a broad range of steel products, including flat and long steel products such as hot-rolled coils, cold-rolled coils, galvanized steel sheets, electrical steel sheets, heavy plates, wire rods, bars, shapes, and steel pipes and tubes; it also provides steel processing services, engineering services, and chemical products. The company operates through segments that encompass steelmaking, engineering, chemicals, new materials, and system solutions, serving industries including automotive, construction, energy, appliances, and shipbuilding. Founded in 1970 through the merger of Yawata Iron & Steel and Fuji Iron & Steel, Nippon Steel is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with global operations spanning Asia, North America, Europe, and other regions via subsidiaries and joint ventures.
In recent years, Nippon Steel has pursued major strategic expansions, notably its agreement in December 2023 to acquire U.S. Steel Corporation for approximately $14.9 billion, aimed at bolstering its presence in the North American market amid global decarbonization efforts; however, as of late 2025, the deal faces ongoing regulatory scrutiny from U.S. authorities over national security concerns. The company launched new high-tensile strength steels and advanced high-strength steels for automotive applications, alongside initiatives in green steel production using hydrogen reduction technologies. Additionally, Nippon Steel formed partnerships for carbon capture and storage projects and expanded its engineering unit with contracts for large-scale infrastructure in Southeast Asia.