Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd Overview
Company Headquarters: Japan
Founded: 1918
Workforce: ~26,750
Company Working: Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd manufactures and sells glass and glazing products. Its portfolio of products includes solar control glass, thin display glass, glass cord for automotive engine belts, copier and printer lenses, battery separators, glassflake, metashine, thermal insulation glass, glass for solar energy, safety and security glazing, automotive glazing products, fire-resistant glass and noise control glazing. The company caters to commercial, residential, automotive and solar energy sectors and operates through the architectural, automotive, technical glass, and others business segments. The architectural business manufactures and sells flat glass, interior and external glazing products, and glass for the solar energy sector. The automotive business supplies automotive glazing for new vehicles and replacement markets. The technical glass business manufactures and sells very thin glass for small displays, lenses, light guides for printers, and glass fiber products that include battery separators and glass components for engine timing belts. The others business deals with the acquisition of Pilkington and small businesses. It operates production facilities and serves to various countries in the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and Europe.
Strategy
Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd highly focuses on maintaining a stronghold over glass and glazing products across the world. However, the company also plans include value-added products and services along with their core product offerings. The company primarily focuses on the Japanese market; however, it aims at partnering with several local and regional vendors to expand its market reach across the globe. The company is also focused on providing innovative products to the automotive segment; this creates growth opportunities for the company and helps it to establish a strong position in the market.
