- Full Time Employees
- 9,849
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Chemicals - Specialty
- Address
- Seavans North Building Tokyo Japan 105-8449
- IPO Date
- Oct 15, 2015
- Business
- UBE Corporation, a diversified Japanese chemical manufacturer, produces a broad range of chemicals and advanced materials including nylon resins and engineering plastics, polyimide films and varnishes, butadiene rubber, electrolytes and separators for lithium-ion batteries, gas separation membranes, caprolactam, fine chemicals such as polycarbonate diols for polyurethanes, industrial chemicals like ammonia and ammonium sulfate, ceramics including silicon nitride, liquefied gases, high-purity chemicals and semiconductor gases, polyethylene, continuous inorganic fibers, and pharmaceutical drug substances via discovery and contract manufacturing; cement and construction materials; and machinery such as die casting machines, injection molding machines, kilns, mills, and bridges. The company operates through segments encompassing chemicals and specialty products, polymers, construction materials, machinery, energy, and others, serving industries including automotive, electronics, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, construction, and energy with facilities in Japan, Asia, Europe, and North America. Founded in 1897 and headquartered at Seavans North Building in Minato-ku, Tokyo, UBE Corporation completed its acquisition of LANXESS's Urethane Systems business in April 2025 for approximately 4.6 billion euros, integrating five production facilities, application laboratories, and around 400 employees to expand its polyurethane offerings, particularly polycarbonate diols and dispersions for coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers in North American markets focused on semiconductors and high-end applications.