About UBE

UBE is a manufacturer that produces chemical products and molding machinery.In particular, its chemical business spans from basic chemical products to advanced high-performance materials. It was founded in 1897 (Meiji 30) in Ube City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. Today, the company delivers products and services from its factories and offices both in Ube City and around the world.

  • Company Information
  • History of UBE
  • UBE's Work
  • Global Expansion/Sales Ratio
  • Future Prospects of UBE

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Company Info

UBE's products are widely utilized in a range of fields, from everyday items such as automotive parts, digital home appliances, pharmaceuticals, and household goods, to social infrastructure development, including infrastructure structures and buildings.

Founded 1897 (Meiji 30) Founded in Ube City, Yamaguchi Prefecture! Founded 1897 (Meiji 30) Founded in Ube City, Yamaguchi Prefecture!

History

UBE employees are active all over the world! Employees 7,882 As of the end of March 2024 UBE employees are active all over the world! Employees 7,882 As of the end of March 2024

Domestic and Overseas Group 66 companies Engaging in vigorous activities, establishing an organic cooperation system with UBE at its core. Domestic and Overseas Group 66 companies Engaging in vigorous activities, establishing an organic cooperation system with UBE at its core.

Group Companies

Listed Exchange Tokyo Stock ExchangeListed on the Prime Market Securities Code　4208 Listed Exchange Tokyo Stock ExchangeListed on the Prime Market Securities Code　4208

Stocks and Bonds

Sales Approx. 468.2 billion yen Fiscal Year 2023 Sales Approx. 468.2 billion yen Fiscal Year 2023

Operating Profit Approx. 22.5 billion yen Fiscal Year 2023 Operating Profit Approx. 22.5 billion yen Fiscal Year 2023

Global Market Share No.1 Polyimide Film COF Applications for LCD Displays Global Market Share No.1 Polyimide Film COF Applications for LCD Displays

Research and Development Expenses Approx. 103 billion yen Fiscal Year 2023 Research and Development Expenses Approx. 103 billion yen Fiscal Year 2023

Number of Businesses 15 Number of Businesses 15

List of Products

ROS 4.8% Fiscal Year 2023 ROE 7.5% Fiscal Year 2023 ROS 4.8% Fiscal Year 2023 ROE 7.5% Fiscal Year 2023

Annual Paid Leave Utilization Rate 88% Fiscal Year 2023, single Annual Paid Leave Utilization Rate 88% Fiscal Year 2023, single

Male Parental Leave Acquisition Rate 107% Fiscal Year 2023, single Male Parental Leave Acquisition Rate 107% Fiscal Year 2023, single

Parental Leave Reinstatement Rate (for both men and women) 100% Fiscal Year 2023, single Parental Leave Reinstatement Rate (for both men and women) 100% Fiscal Year 2023, single

Ratio of Female New Hires in General Positions. 39% Fiscal Year 2023, single Ratio of Female New Hires in General Positions. 39% Fiscal Year 2023, single

Turnover Rate 1.4% Fiscal Year 2023, single Turnover Rate 1.4% Fiscal Year 2023, single

Initiatives for the Global Environment UBE Group GHG Emission Reduction Target Compared to Fiscal Year 2013 -50% Fiscal Year 2030 Initiatives for the Global Environment UBE Group GHG Emission Reduction Target Compared to Fiscal Year 2013 -50% Fiscal Year 2030

Sales Ratio of Environmental Contribution Products and Technologies 47% Fiscal Year 2023 Sales Ratio of Environmental Contribution Products and Technologies 47% Fiscal Year 2023

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History of UBE

The UBE Group has continuously marked a history of transformation, adapting to changes in the times and industrial structure.

1897 Anonymous Partnership Okino-Yama Coal Mine 1914 Anonymous Partnership Ube Shinkawa Ironworks 1923 Ube Cement Manufacturing Co., Ltd. 1933 Ube Nitrogen Industry Co., Ltd. 1942 Joint Ventures Ube Industries, Ltd. Established Chemical Business Machinery Business Ube Industries Machinery Co., Ltd. Group Cement-Related Business 2022 Renamed to New UBE UBE/UBECoporation UBE Mitsubishi Chemical Business Machinery Business UBE Machinery Group Co., Ltd. Cement-Related Business＋Mitsubishi Materials Corporation セメント関連事業 Cement Corporation Mitsubishi Cement Corporation Cement-Related Business 50% Equity-Method Affiliate

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UBE's Work

We handle a wide range of products, with a focus on the chemical business.

Sales 468.2 billion yen Fiscal Year 2023 Functional Products 13% Resins & Chemicals 52% Machinery 19% Others 16% The composition ratio is calculated Operating Profit 22.5 billion yen Fiscal Year 2023 Functional Products 46% Resins & Chemicals 9% Machinery 27% Others 17% Sales 468.2 billion yen Fiscal Year 2023 Functional Products 13% Resins & Chemicals 52% Machinery 19% Others 16% excluding the 'adjustment amount.' Operating Profit 22.5 billion yen Fiscal Year 2023 Functional Products 46% Resins & Chemicals 9% Machinery 27% Others 17%

  • Functional Products

    • ・Functional Products
    • ・Separation Membranes
    • ・Ceramics (Silicon Nitride)
    • ・Separators

  • Machinery

    • ・Molding Machines
    • ・Industrial Machinery

  • Resins & Chemicals

    • ・Composites
    • ・Nylon Polymers
    • ・Caprolactam & Ammonium Sulfate
    • ・Industrial Chemicals
    • ・C1 Chemicals / High-Performance Coatings
    • ・Elastomers (Synthetic Rubber)

  • Others

    • ・Pharmaceuticals
    • ・Electric Power (Self-Generation)

List of Products

  • Digitalization of Society

    World's Top Market Share

    Polyimide Film

    COF Applications for LCD Displays

  • Contribution to Environment and Energy

    Track Record of Over 200 Plants Globally

    Separation Membranes

    CO2 Separation Membranes for Biomethane Production

  • Electrification of Automobiles

    Top Manufacturer in High-End Fields

    Ceramics (Silicon Nitride)

    For Bearings Used in Electric Vehicle Motors
    For Heat Dissipation Circuit Boards in Inverters

    The only domestic manufacturer

    DMC (Dimethyl Carbonate)

    Electrolyte Material for Lithium-Ion Batteries
    Main Material for Semiconductor Photoresist Developer

  • Supporting People's Lives

    World's Top Market Share

    PCD (Polycarbonate Diol)

    Raw Material for High-Grade Urethane Resins (such as Synthetic Leather)

  • Supporting People's Lives

    Jointly Developed Pharmaceuticals with Pharmaceutical Companies: Four Drugs Launched

    Drug Discovery Research and CDMO (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization for Pharmaceuticals)

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Global Expansion/Sales Ratio

The UBE Group has established major manufacturing bases, including a cluster of factories in Ube City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, as well as in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture, and Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture. Internationally, the company has key production sites in Spain and Thailand, with additional sales offices across the world, including China and the United States, delivering high-quality products and services globally.

Overseas sales ratio 52% Other(U.S.A., etc.) Asia(Thailand, etc.) Europe(Spain, etc.) Overseas sales ratio 52% Other(U.S.A., etc.) Asia(Thailand, etc.) Europe(Spain, etc.)

Locations

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Future Prospects of UBE

With a spirit of exploration and innovation in technology, we create value that leads to the future and contribute to the development of society.

Operating Profit Target Over 70 billion yen 2030 target The global environment and human health, and a prosperous society of the future to contribute to the global environment, human health We aim to be a corporate group that contributes to the global environment, people's health, and a prosperous future society. 2024 27billion yen 2030 Over 70billion yen Operating Profit Target Over 70 billion yen 2030 target The global environment and human health, and a prosperous society of the future to contribute to the global environment, human health We aim to be a corporate group that contributes to the global environment, people's health, and a prosperous future society. 2024 27billion yen 2030 Over 70billion yen

With a spirit of exploration and innovation in technology,
we create value that leads to the future
and contribute to the development of society.