- CEO
- Kojiro Kinoshita
- Full Time Employees
- 3,411
- Sector
- Process industries
- Industry
- Chemicals: specialty
- Address
- 5-1, Nihonbashi 2-Chome Tokyo TY Japan 103-6119
- IPO Date
- May 16, 1949
- Business
- Nissan Chemical Corporation is a global chemical company specializing in innovative materials and chemical products. It manufactures and supplies a range of products including electronic materials, performance chemicals, agrochemicals, and pharmaceutical-related chemicals. Its electronic materials segment produces photoresists and other advanced materials crucial for semiconductor manufacturing. The performance chemicals division offers various specialty chemicals for industrial applications. The agrochemical segment develops and markets pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides. The pharmaceutical chemicals segment supplies intermediates and active pharmaceutical ingredients. Nissan Chemical operates primarily in Japan, Asia, North America, and Europe, serving customers in industries such as electronics, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and industrial manufacturing. Founded in 1887, the company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
In recent years, Nissan Chemical has pursued strategic expansions and partnerships to enhance its product offerings and global footprint. The company has invested in advanced material development for next-generation semiconductor devices and expanded its agrochemical portfolio through acquisitions and collaborations. It has also launched new environmentally friendly agrochemical products and strengthened its position in fine chemicals for pharmaceuticals. These initiatives align with Nissan Chemical’s focus on innovation and sustainability to drive growth and meet evolving customer needs.
Nissan Chemical is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange with the ticker 4021.T and continues to leverage its long history and technological expertise to serve diverse markets worldwide. The company remains committed to advancing chemical technologies that contribute to societal development and environmental stewardship.