Nissan Chemical (OTCMKTS:NNCHY) Industry Co., Ltd., established in 1887 and headquartered in Tokyo, is a diversified specialty chemicals company serving a broad range of global industries. With roots in the production of fertilizers and phosphorus-based compounds, the company has expanded into three core business segments: Advanced Materials, Life Science Solutions, and Performance & Functional Materials. Over its long history, Nissan Chemical has leveraged its research and development capabilities to cultivate a reputation for innovation in chemical synthesis and materials engineering.
In the Advanced Materials segment, Nissan Chemical develops and manufactures high-performance film coatings, inorganic LED phosphors, and semiconductor process chemicals used in the electronics and display industries. Its battery materials division supplies key precursor compounds for lithium-ion and next-generation battery technologies, addressing growing demand in the electric vehicle and energy storage markets. The company’s expertise in fine inorganic and organic materials has enabled partnerships with major electronics and automotive suppliers worldwide.
Through its Life Science Solutions business, Nissan Chemical produces agrochemicals including herbicides, fungicides and insecticides, as well as pharmaceutical intermediates and specialty reagents. By combining biochemistry research with large-scale manufacturing, the company supports crop protection and drug discovery efforts across North America, Europe, and Asia. Its portfolio of niche and custom synthesis services caters to both multinational life science firms and regional specialty producers.
Operating in over 20 countries, Nissan Chemical maintains manufacturing sites in Japan, China, the United States and Europe, with research centers that foster collaborative innovation. The company’s executive leadership team, based in Tokyo, emphasizes sustainability, regulatory compliance and strategic investment in emerging technologies. This global footprint and commitment to advanced chemistry position Nissan Chemical as a key supplier to a diverse array of industrial and scientific markets.
