Nippon Carbon
A Japanese carbon products manufacturer producing carbon fiber, special carbon products, artificial graphite electrodes, silicon carbide continuous fiber, and battery materials.
Last updated September 1, 2026
Overview
Nippon Carbon Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company that manufactures various carbon products including carbon fiber products, special carbon products, artificial graphite electrodes, silicon carbide continuous fiber, and battery materials. The company was established in 1915 and is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market.
History
Nippon Carbon was established in 1915 in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, starting production of natural graphite electrodes. In 1927, it succeeded in manufacturing the first artificial graphite electrodes in Japan. Over the years, it industrialized various products including carbon fiber (Carbonron) in 1962, silicon carbide continuous fiber (Nicalon) in 1983, and high-heat-resistant silicon carbide continuous fiber (Hi-Nicalon) in 1995. In 2015, the company celebrated its 100th anniversary and moved its head office to Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo. In 2022, it transitioned to the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Products and positioning
Carbon fiber products
Products listed under carbon fiber products on the official website.
Special carbon products
Products listed under special carbon products on the official website.
Artificial graphite electrodes
Products listed under artificial graphite electrodes on the official website.
Silicon carbide continuous fiber
Products listed under silicon carbide continuous fiber on the official website.
Battery materials
Products listed under battery materials on the official website.
Sources
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