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History
65 EVENTS
Introduction of the journey Unichika has taken from the founding of Amagasaki Spinning in 1889 to the present
Establishment of Amagasaki Textile Co., Ltd. (6/19)
Establishment of Amagasaki Textile Co., Ltd. (Limited Liability Company)
Erecting Utility Poles, Telephone Lines, Donation to Osaka Telephone Exchange
Reorganization of Amagasaki Textile Co., Ltd. into Amagasaki Textile Inc.
Amagasaki Headquarters Office (now the Uniji Memorial Hall) completed
Amagasaki Textile merged with Koshitsu Textile and renamed to Dai Nippon Textile Co., Ltd. (6/1)
Merger of Amagasaki Textile and Katsuta Textile, renamed to Dai Nippon Textile Co., Ltd.
Uji Factory commenced production and began business operations in Osaka
Established Central Research Institute (within Uji Factory)
Uji Factory began producing nylon fibers
Entered the glass fiber business
Okazaki Factory began producing polyester fibers
Company renamed to NICHIBO (4/26)
Company renamed to NICHIBO
Established Japan ESTER Co., Ltd., a polyester and resin manufacturing and sales company (merged with Mitsubishi Chemical Co., Ltd. and Uniji Co., Ltd.)
Successfully developed bidirectional stretching nylon film
Established Japan ESTER Co., Ltd., a company manufacturing and selling polyester fibers and resins, and successfully developed bidirectional stretching nylon film
Announcement of Merger
Merger Memorandum and Merger Agreement
Company Name Decision
President's Message
Birth of Uni-chi-Ka
Overview and Vision of the New Company
Launch of Uni-chi-Ka
New Year – Japan World Expo and Others
Polyester Patent Litigation Settlement
Organizational Reform and Personnel Changes Announcement
Merger of Nichibo and Japan Rayon
NICHIBO Co., Ltd. merged with Japan RAYON Co., Ltd. to form Uniji Co., Ltd. (10/1)
Merger of NICHIBO Co., Ltd. and Japan Rayon Co., Ltd., forming Uniji Co., Ltd.
Change of President
First financial results of Unichika
Announced Uniji's brand ambassador
Okazaki Factory's first spinning and bonding machine started operation
Polyester film "EMBLET"
Polyester film "EMBLET" begins full-scale production
Commenced formal production
Developed olefin spunbond nonwoven fabric "ELEVES"
Developed olefin spunbond nonwoven fabric "ELEVES"
Joint establishment with Osaka GAS Co., Ltd. of the activated carbon fiber manufacturing company AD'ALL Co., Ltd.
Jointly established an activated carbon fiber manufacturing company with Osaka GAS Co., Ltd., named AD'ALL
Uniji's 100th anniversary celebration (6/19)
Uniji Co., Ltd. 100th Anniversary Celebration
Cotton water-jet non-woven fabric "COTTOACE" began production
Developed and launched nylon multilayer film "EMBLON"
Established a nylon film manufacturing and sales company in Indonesia, EMBLEM ASIA Co., Ltd.
Established a joint venture company TUSCO in Thailand for manufacturing and sales of polyester spunbond nonwoven fabric by Teijin Ltd. and Unicharm.
Established a joint venture company TUSCO in Thailand for manufacturing and sales of polyester spunbond nonwoven fabric by Teijin Ltd. and Unicharm.
Developed biodegradable plastic "TERRAMAC" made from polylactic acid supplied by Cargill Dow Polymers.
Opened Uniji Shanghai office
Reorganized and integrated the apparel fiber business; Uniji Trading Co., Ltd. changed its trade name to UNITIKA TRADING Co., Ltd.
Developed a new type of release film
Developed nylon resin with the highest thermal conductivity performance
Establishment of the Resin Technology Center within the Uji Business Office
Reorganized and integrated the apparel fiber business, and changed the trade name of Unicharm Corporation to UNITIKA TRADING Co., Ltd. Developed new release film and nylon resin with the highest thermal conductivity performance, and established a resin technology center at Uji Research Center.
Developed high heat-resistant aromatic polyamide film
Developed heat-resistant polyamide "XecoT" with the highest performance in the world
Developed high heat-resistant aromatic polyamide film, and developed heat-resistant polyamide "XecoT" with the highest performance in the world
Joint venture with Marusan Industries Co., Ltd., establishing the cotton water-impregnated non-woven fabric manufacturing and sales company UMCT Co., Ltd.
Acquisition of Terada Textile Co., Ltd. as a wholly-owned subsidiary
Developed breathable waterproof cover "ELEVES CAPPING SHEET" for temporary disposal sites of waste materials
Developed breathable waterproof cover "ELEVES CAPPING SHEET" for temporary disposal sites of waste materials
Unichika Exhibits at the 9th Nagoya Automotive World
Unichika Co., Ltd. will exhibit at the 9th Nagoya Automotive World – Automotive Advanced Technology Exhibition, held from November 25 to 27, 2026. The venue is Booth No. N2-24 in Hall C of the Aichi International Exhibition Center. The exhibition will showcase high-end paint-resistant materials, heat dissipation and electromagnetic shielding functional plastics, environmentally friendly nylon, super empla, and other plastic materials that contribute to the future of vehicles and mobility.
IR Information 2027 March Fiscal Year Q2 (Interim) Earnings Release [Japanese GAAP] (Consolidated)
IR Information 2027 March Fiscal Year Q2 (Interim) Earnings Release [Japanese GAAP] (Consolidated)
IR Information: 2027 Q2 (Interim) Financial Summary
IR Information: 2027 Q2 (Interim) Financial Summary
IR Information: Notice Regarding the Dissolution of a Subsidiary [Osaka Dyeing Co., Ltd.]
Our company decided at the board of directors meeting on October 26 to dissolve Osaka Dyeing Co., Ltd., a consolidated subsidiary. The dissolution will be carried out as part of the business revitalization plan announced on November 28, 2024. The impact on the consolidated results for the fiscal year ending March 2027 is expected to be minimal.
Price Revision for Glass Fiber Products for Industrial Materials
Uniqica is revising the prices of glass yarn and yarn cross products for industrial materials. Due to soaring glass raw material prices, supply shortages, and increased procurement costs, prices will be increased by more than 30% for shipments from December 1, 2026.
Contact Form Maintenance Notice
The contact form is currently unavailable due to system maintenance. It will resume after maintenance is completed.
Unitika Ltd. has developed UMI-0, a low-dielectric bismaleimide resin for advanced semiconductor package substrates, established a mass production system, and begun marketing it. The material is designed to meet growing data processing demand and improve signal transmission efficiency in high-performance semiconductors.
Notice of Change to Industry Classification of Company Shares
Unitika Ltd. announced that the industry classification of its shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market will change from “Textile Products” to “Chemicals.” The change takes effect October 1, 2026; the securities code (3103) remains unchanged. The change reflects Unitika’s withdrawal from its textile and nonwoven businesses as part of restructuring that began in November 2024 and the growing share of sales from chemical-related businesses.
Unitika Donates Relief Funds to Support Kumamoto Earthquake Victims
Unitika Co., Ltd. has donated 5 million yen in relief funds through the Japanese Red Cross Society to support victims of the Kumamoto Earthquake in Reiwa 8. We hope for the early recovery and reconstruction of the affected areas.
Unitika Ltd. Q1 FY2027 Financial Results Briefing
Unitika Ltd. announced its Q1 FY2027 financial results on July 30, 2026. Details can be checked in the PDF.
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National Tax Agency basic information8140001051822
Source: National Tax Agency Corporate Number Publication Site, basic three items
