Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd.

Company Overview

Founded in 1926, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd. is a Japanese chemical company. Shin-Etsu Chemical produces a wide range of products, including polyvinyl chloride (PVC), silicones, cellulose derivatives, semiconductor silicon, rare earth magnets, LED packaging materials, epoxy molding compounds, and synthetic quartz. The company’s products are used in various industries, including construction, electronics, automotive, and healthcare.

The company’s silicones are used in various electronic devices, including smartphones, tablets, and computers. Shin-Etsu Chemical also manufactures and develops new materials for the automotive industry. The company’s PVC is used in various automotive parts, including tires, hoses, and belts.

Financial Highlights (FY 2024)

Company's Business Segments

• Infrastructure Materials : This segment offers Polyvinyl chloride resin, Caustic soda, Methanol, Chloromethanes, and Poval.
• Electronics Materials : This segment provides Semiconductor silicon, Rare earth magnets, Semiconductor encapsulating materials, LED packaging materials, Photoresists, Photomask blanks, and Synthetic quartz products.
• Functional Materials : This segment includes Silicones, Cellulose derivatives, Silicon metal, Synthetic pheromones, Vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymer, Liquid fluoroelastomers, and Pellicles.
• Processing & Specialized Services : This segment provides processed plastics, export of technologies and plants, import and export of products, and engineering.