- CEO
- Munehiro Hosonuma
- Full Time Employees
- 24,880
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Auto - Parts
- Address
- Sumitomo Fudosan Mita Twin Building Tokyo Japan 108-6321
- IPO Date
- Sep 30, 2009
- Business
- Nippon Sheet Glass Company, Limited is a global leader in the creation and distribution of advanced glass and glazing systems. The firm conducts its operations through distinct divisions encompassing architectural solutions, automotive applications, and specialized technical glass offerings. Within its architectural segment, the company provides an extensive array of products, including specialized glass for solar control, thermal insulation, fire protection, noise reduction, security, and aesthetic purposes. This also features self-cleaning surfaces and components for solar energy systems, often marketed under the well-recognized Pilkington brand, including innovative low-carbon options like Pilkington Mirai. For the automotive sector, Nippon Sheet Glass supplies comprehensive glass components for original equipment manufacturers and replacement markets. Its offerings extend to specialized vehicles such as commercial, off-road, bus, marine, and rail transport, featuring advanced solutions for enhanced driver assistance systems, head-up displays, heated surfaces, and acoustic control. The technical glass division focuses on high-performance functional products, including ultra-thin glass for electronic displays, precision lenses, and light guides for printing devices, such as SELFOC lens arrays. This segment further delivers advanced glass fiber products like absorbent glass mat (AGM) and polyethylene (PE) separators crucial for valve-regulated lead-acid batteries, as well as glass flakes under various brand names. Established in 1918, the company initially began as America Japan Sheet Glass Co., Ltd. before adopting its current name in 1931. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Nippon Sheet Glass Company, Limited expanded its global footprint significantly through the acquisition of Pilkington plc in 2006, and maintains manufacturing operations across numerous countries with sales spanning over a hundred nations worldwide. Recent endeavors include a strategic pivot towards solar energy glass investments and a commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.