UBE Corporation is a Japan-based chemical company formerly known as Ube Industries, Ltd. Founded in 1897 in Ube, Yamaguchi Prefecture, the company has evolved from a coal-mining and industrial materials business into a global manufacturer of chemicals and specialty materials.
UBE’s products include nylon 6 and other engineering plastics, polyamide resins, synthetic rubber, industrial chemicals, fine chemicals, and materials used in automotive, electronics, packaging, pharmaceutical, and other industrial applications. The company also develops and supplies specialty products designed to support higher-performance and more sustainable manufacturing processes.
UBE serves customers in Japan and international markets through manufacturing and sales operations in Asia, Europe, the Americas, and other regions. Its corporate name was changed to UBE Corporation in 2022 to reflect its increasing emphasis on chemicals and specialty materials. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, with roots and major operations in Ube, Japan.
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