Showa Denko

Showa Denko K. K. is a leading Japanese chemical engineering firm. Formed in 1939 by the merger of Nihon Electrical Industries and Showa Fertilizers, Showa Denko K.K. manufactures chemical products and industrial materials.

Showa Denko KK is engaged in the manufacture and sale of chemical products. It operates through the following segments: Petrochemicals, Chemicals, Electronics, Inorganics, Aluminum, and Other. The Petrochemicals segment produces and merchandises olefins and organic chemicals. The Chemicals segment manufactures and sells functional polymers, industrial gases, basic and electronic chemicals. The Electronics segment covers hard disks, compound semiconductors, and rare earth magnetic alloys. The Inorganics segment deals with graphite electrodes and ceramics. The Aluminum segment manufactures and sells rolled, extruded, forged products, heat exchangers and beverage cans. The Other segment produces and sells lithium battery and construction materials. The company was founded on June 1, 1939 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.