Asahi Glass Co., Ltd., now known as AGC Inc., is a Japanese materials manufacturer serving the building, automotive, electronics, chemicals and life sciences industries. The company develops and produces glass, chemicals, ceramics and related advanced materials for industrial and consumer applications.
Its products include architectural and automotive glass, display glass and other electronic materials, chemicals, pharmaceutical-related products, and ceramic materials. AGC also provides glass and materials used in buildings, vehicles, solar applications and various high-technology manufacturing processes.
Founded in 1907, the company has expanded from its original glassmaking operations into a global materials business. AGC is headquartered in Tokyo and operates through production, research and sales activities in Japan and international markets across Asia, Europe, the Americas and other regions. Asahi Glass changed its corporate name to AGC in 2018 to reflect the broader scope of its business.
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