- 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
- Apr 3, 2013
- Business
- Nippon Sheet Glass Company, Limited, a global leader in glass and glazing solutions, engages in the production and distribution of an extensive array of glass products worldwide. The enterprise organizes its operations across key segments: Architectural, Automotive, and Technical Glass. For architectural applications, the company delivers specialized glass products under the esteemed Pilkington brand. These offerings encompass advanced solutions for solar management, thermal insulation, fire resistance, sound reduction, enhanced safety and security, self-cleaning capabilities, decorative finishes, and vital components for solar energy systems, alongside comprehensive glass systems and various coated and uncoated glass types. Within the automotive sector, its portfolio includes a wide range of glazing products supplied to original equipment manufacturers for new vehicles, a robust aftermarket for glass replacements, and tailored glass solutions for diverse specialized transport, such as commercial vehicles, off-road machinery, buses, coaches, marine vessels, and railway applications. This includes cutting-edge windshields for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and head-up displays (HUD), as well as infrared-cutting and variable tinted glass for electric vehicles. The technical glass segment, referred to as Creative Technology, develops high-performance materials including fine glass products, ultra-thin display glass, and optical components like SELFOC lens arrays and micro lenses for imaging and scanning devices. It also produces specialized functional materials such as glass flakes under brands like MICROGLAS, Flake, Metashine, GLASFLAKE, and SILKYFLAKE, along with advanced battery separators like absorbent glass mat (AGM) and polyethylene (PE) separators, and sleeve tubes for lead-acid batteries. Established as America Japan Sheet Glass Co., Ltd. in 1918, the company adopted its current name, Nippon Sheet Glass Company, Limited, in 1931. Its headquarters are located in Tokyo, Japan. A significant event in its history was the acquisition of Pilkington plc in 2006, solidifying its position among the world's largest glass manufacturers. The NSG Group reported consolidated revenue of ¥832.537 billion in its fiscal year ending March 2024, demonstrating its global market presence. The company is actively pursuing sustainability goals, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050, and has recently invested in new solar glass production capabilities.