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Nichia Chemical Industries, Ltd.

日亜化学工業株式会社
Ticker
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Listed market
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Country
Japan
Employees (consolidated)
9,509
Related companies
13
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Basic information

BASIC
Head office
491 Kamichu-cho, Anan-shi, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan
Chief executive
Hiroyoshi Ogawa
Capital
52,026,441,000  (520 100 million)
Employees (non-consolidated)
Employees (consolidated)
9,509 people
Start date
1956-12-01
End date
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Websites

1 DOMAINS
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Business

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Chemical products businessCathode materialsMagnetic materialsPhosphorsOrganic metal complexesFine chemicals (electronic materials, pharmaceutical raw materials, food additives)Vacuum deposition materialsOptoelectronic businessLED (Light Emitting Diode)LD (Semiconductor Laser)Optoelectronic materialsFunctional materialsTechnology and research and development
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Related companies

13 COMPANIES
Company name Group Parent Subsidiary Customer Supplier Alliance Bank Shareholder
Nichia America Corporation
Alliance
上海日亜電子化学有限公司
Alliance
古河電工
Alliance
Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd.
Alliance
台湾日亜化学股份有限公司
Alliance
深圳日亜化学有限公司
Alliance
韓国日亜株式会社
Alliance
Global Value Lighting LLC
HealthEquity, Inc.
Lighting Science Group Corporation
Nichia Automotive Innovation Center GmbH
Nichia Europe GmbH
古河電工・日亜化学 先進レーザ加工ソリューションラボ(CELL)
Names without a link are companies not yet registered in OpenBizGraph
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Network

NETWORK
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History

7 EVENTS

In 1956, established 'Nichia Chemical Industries, Ltd.' and set out on a new journey.Sources

Developed phosphor raw materials and started manufacturing calcium halophosphate for fluorescent lamps.Sources

Applied manufacturing technology of fluorescent lamps to start production and sales of phosphors for color televisions.Sources

Started manufacturing and selling GaAlAs epitaxial wafers for infrared LEDs, marking the beginning of the optoelectronic business.Sources

Installed the first MOCVD device and began research on blue LEDs.Sources

Started developing cathode materials for lithium-ion secondary batteries.Sources

White LEDs were born through the combination of blue LEDs and phosphors.Sources

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News

301 ARTICLES

Nichia to Exhibit at Formnext 2026Sources

Nichia will exhibit at Formnext 2026 in Frankfurt, Germany, from November 17 to 20. The company will showcase its high-power blue laser diodes, laser diodes at various wavelengths, and UV LEDs.

Nichia to Exhibit at Formnext 2026Sources

Nichia will exhibit at Formnext 2026 in Frankfurt, Germany, from November 17 to 20. The company will showcase its high-power blue laser diodes, along with laser diodes in various wavelengths and UV LEDs.

Invitation to Exhibit at Formnext 2026Sources

Nippon Chemical Industry will exhibit at "Formnext 2026" held at Messe Frankfurt in Frankfurt, Germany, from November 17 to 20, 2026. The booth will be located at Hall 11.0, C53A, where we will showcase high‑power blue laser diodes, laser diodes of various wavelengths, and UV LEDs.

Nichia at IES SALC 2026Sources

Nichia will exhibit at the IES Street and Area Lighting Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, from November 9–10, 2026. The conference brings together attendees involved in improving outdoor lighting. Nichia plans to showcase the latest upgrades to its 219 high-power series (3535).

Nichia to Exhibit at IES SALC 2026Sources

Nichia will exhibit at the IES Street and Area Lighting Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, from November 9 to 10, 2026. The company plans to showcase the latest upgrades to its 219 high-power series (3535).

Exhibition at IES Street and Area Lighting Conference 2026Sources

Nippon Asia Chemical Industry will exhibit at the IES Street and Area Lighting Conference 2026, held in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, from November 9-10, 2026. At the booth, we will showcase the high-output 3535-package LED '219 Series' models NVSW219GL and NVSW219GF, as well as sodium lamp color LEDs. The venue is Sheraton Phoenix Downtown, booth number #TT5 in the Phoenix Grand Ballroom.

Development and Launch of Omni-Directional Standard LEDSources

Nippon Chemical Industry, in collaboration with the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), has developed and begun selling the omni-directional standard LED, a full-flux standard light source that replaces conventional standard bulbs. It features spectral characteristics covering the entire visible spectrum and uniform radiance in all directions, with a total luminous flux of approximately 160 lm. It aims to serve as a new standard for high-precision calibration of lighting sources, enhancing the sophistication and reliability of lighting measurement.

Nichia to Exhibit at DVN India WorkshopSources

Nichia will exhibit at the DVN India Lighting Workshop in Gurugram, India, from October 28 to 29. Its exhibit will feature automotive LED and laser diode technologies, along with cathode active materials for lithium-ion batteries, supporting vehicle safety, comfort, and electrification. The workshop focuses on automotive lighting technologies, design, software, and safety.

Nichia to Exhibit at DVN India WorkshopSources

Nichia will exhibit at the DVN India Lighting Workshop in Gurugram, India, from October 28 to 29. Its exhibit will feature automotive LED and laser diode technologies, along with cathode active materials for lithium-ion batteries, supporting vehicle safety, comfort, and electrification. The workshop focuses on automotive lighting technologies, design, software, and safety.

Notice of Participation in DVN India Lighting WorkshopSources

Nippon Asia Chemical Industry will exhibit at the DVN India Lighting Workshop held in Gurugram, India on October 28-29, 2026. The venue is Hyatt Regency Gurugram, booth number S4. In addition to demonstrations of automotive LED and laser diodes and automotive lighting, we will introduce cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries.

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Public records

GOV
National Tax Agency basic information5480001006794
Source: National Tax Agency Corporate Number Publication Site, basic three itemsSources
Trade name
日亜化学工業株式会社
Trade name (kana)
ニチアカガクコウギョウ
Name in English
Corporation type
301
Address
〒774-0044 徳島県阿南市上中町岡491番地100
Postal code
7740044
Prefecture code
36
City code
204
Address outside Japan
Prefecture in English
City in English
Address outside Japan in English
Corporate number assignment date
2015-10-05
Update date
2025-12-16
Change date
2025-12-03
Registry closure date
Reason for registry closure
Successor corporate number
Details of the change
令和7年11月30日東京都千代田区丸の内一丁目11番1号アルパッド株式会社(3010001181819)を合併
Latest record
1
Excluded from search
0
Processing type
71
Correction type
0
Trade name image ID
Address image ID
Sequence number
5023487
METI gBizINFO5480001006794
Source: gBizINFO (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry)Sources
Corporate number
5480001006794
Trade name
日亜化学工業株式会社
Trade name (kana)
ニチアカガクコウギョウ
Trade name (alphabet)
Registry closure date
Reason for registry closure
Registered address
徳島県阿南市上中町岡491番地100
Postal code
7740044
Prefecture
徳島県
Prefecture code
36
City or district
阿南市
City code
204
Street address
上中町岡491番地100
Organisation type
301
Processing type
71
Correction type
0
Status
Representative
代表取締役社長  小川 裕義
Capital
52026000000
Employees
8905
Employees (male)
Employees (female)
Business summary
半導体製造、電池材料製造
Website URL
http://www.nichia.co.jp/
Year founded
Business category
E:製造業
Date established
1956-12-24
Unified government qualification - grade
|||A
Unified government qualification - business items
402
Update date
2025-12-16
Key information
5480001006794
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