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History
46 EVENTS
Establishment of Sogi Electric Co., Ltd.
Founded
March 1924: Completion of Shirakawa Power Plant (Kumamoto Prefecture), followed by the construction of power plants throughout South Kyushu.
March 1923: Started manufacturing of Kazare-style synthetic ammonia for the first time in the world.
February 1927: Establishment of Chosen Nitrogen Fertilizer Co., Ltd., and the establishment of the Kohnan Factory, the world's largest chemical complex.
February 1941: Started production of Vinyl Chloride.
1944: Completion of the Seomun Dam, one of the world's largest hydroelectric dams (700,000 kW).
Postwar reconstruction: Showa 20: Restart of ammonia fertilizer (urea) production nationwide after the war
Showa 25: Restart as New Japan Nitrogen Fertilizer Co., Ltd.
Showa 28: Completion of manufacturing facilities for octanol, DOP, and acetate staples
Showa 30: Completion of manufacturing facilities for advanced chemical fertilizers
Showa 34: Completion of manufacturing facilities for high-purity silicon metal
Showa 35: Establishment of Kyushu Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
Established Japan Polypro Corporation (Polypropylene Business Integration Company) in 2003
Established Chisso International Trade (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (now Jienzhi (Shanghai) Enterprise Management Co., Ltd.) in 2004; Established Chisso Korea Corporation; (now JNC Korea Corporation); Established Chisso Fine Techno Co., Ltd. (now JNC Material Co., Ltd.)
Completed manufacturing facilities for LCD orientation films and overcoats in Korea in 2005
Celebrated 100th anniversary in 2006; Established ES FiberVisions Inc.; Completed Taiwan Chisso Tainan Plant; Completed COMUSA Covington Plant
Established J-Cam Agribusiness Co., Ltd. in 2007
Established Chisso Nonwoven Materials (Changshu) Co., Ltd. in 2008 (now Jienzhi Nonwoven Materials (Changshu) Co., Ltd.)
Established JNC Corporation in 2009
Established
Established G&A Silk (Suzhou) Fiber Co., Ltd.; Established JNC Nonwovens (Thailand) Co., Ltd. in 2010
Established ES FiberVisions (Thailand) Co., Ltd. in 2011
Established Jienzhi LCD Materials (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. in 2012
2015: Taiwan Jie Kang Agricultural Technology Co., Ltd. Established
2016: China General Management Company "Jie En Zhi (Shanghai) Enterprise Management Co., Ltd." Business Start
Set up Taiwan Display Technology Center in 2017
Completed Takachiho Power Plant Renovation Work in 2019; Developed Blue Light Emission Materials for Organic EL Displays with Ultra-High Purity in 2019
Completed Shirakawa Power Plant Renovation Work in 2020; Started production of nonwoven fabric and masks in 2020
Celebrated 10th anniversary of JNC Corporation in 2021
Completed renovation work on 13 hydroelectric power plants in Kyushu in 2022
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News
26 ARTICLES
JNC Corporation Exhibits at Chemical Materials Japan 2026
JNC Corporation will exhibit at the Chemical Materials Japan 2026 event from Thursday, November 26, 2026, to Friday, November 27, 2026, at Hall 1-2 Booth No. C-55 in the South Exhibition Hall of Tokyo Big Sight. The exhibition will feature the PFAS-free reactive silicone "Sylaplane®", the naturally derived cationic polymer "ε-Polylysin", the microplastic alternative cosmetic ingredient "Celluflow™", magnetically recoverable cellulose magnetic particles, and heat-adhesive binder fibers. Registration for attendees is required via the official website (https://www.chemmate.jp/).
Showcasing Selafin™ at Shanghai 'Analytical China 2026'
JNC Corporation and its group company, Nizhu Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., will exhibit at 'Analytical China 2026', which will be held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC) from November 16 to 18, 2026. At booth N4-4121, they will introduce the chromatography support 'Selafin™' and the development product 'MLP'.
Oxo Derivative Price Revision Implementation
JNC Corporation will increase the price of oxo derivatives by 25 yen per kilogram from shipments dated November 16, 2026. The increase is due to rising domestic naphtha prices and logistics and utility costs. This is a measure to maintain stable supply.
Polylysine Obtains Halal Certification through JHA
JNC Corporation's polylysine has obtained halal certification through the Japan Halal Association (JHA) for Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam. This establishes a basis for proposals in non-food applications such as cosmetics, personal care, and hygiene products. The company plans to confirm regulations in each country, proceed with registration as a food additive, and develop the food market as well.
JNC to Exhibit at High-Performance Materials Week at Makuhari Messe
JNC Corporation will exhibit at the High-Performance Materials Exhibition, part of High-Performance Materials Week at Makuhari Messe. At booth 13-47, it will display reactive silicone Silaplane, polar methacrylate monomers, and alicyclic alcohols. The event runs from Wednesday, September 30, through Friday, October 2, 2026, in Halls 1–3 at Makuhari Messe, 2-1 Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba. Register for admission on the official website.
Exhibiting at BioJapan
JNC Corporation will exhibit jointly with its Yokohama Research Laboratory and Life Chemicals Division at BioJapan, scheduled from October 7 to 9, 2026. Displays will include the Yokohama Research Laboratory’s magnetic nanoparticle Pegcision® Kit and cellulose magnetic particles, as well as Cellufine® chromatography media from the Life Chemicals Division. Visit booth C-78.
JNC Donates JPY 10 Million to Support Victims of the Kumamoto Earthquake
JNC Corporation conducted a fundraising campaign among employees and decided to donate JPY 10 million to Kumamoto Prefecture to support people affected by the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake. The company extends its condolences and sympathies to those affected and wishes for recovery and reconstruction.
JNC to Exhibit at BioProcess International 2026 in Boston
JNC Corporation will exhibit Cellufine® chromatography media and its product under development, MLP, at BioProcess International Boston 2026, held at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston from September 22 to 25, 2026. On September 24, it will present “Cellufine MLP™: Wide Pore Cellulose Base Bead 3D Architecture for Large Biomolecule Chromatography Application.”
JNC to Exhibit Silaplane™ at Electronica India 2026
JNC Corporation will exhibit its reactive silicone Silaplane™ at Nagase & Co., Ltd.’s booth (H3.D11) at Electronica India 2026, held at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre in India from September 16 to 18, 2026. The exhibition is scheduled to run from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
JNC to Exhibit at BioProcess International APAC 2026 in Singapore
JNC Corporation will exhibit at BioProcess International APAC 2026, held at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore from September 1 to 2, 2026. At its booth, the company will present its Cellufine® chromatography media and the product under development, MLP. Kazuhiko Takizawa will also give a presentation.
