Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd.

Founded on October 31, 1944, with investments from Japan Electric Co., Ltd. and others. After the war, the company lent equipment and suspended activities.

Established with investment from companies including Nippon Electric Co., Ltd.

Established on October 31, Showa 19, with investment from NEC Corporation and others: ceased activities after leasing equipment to the company post-war

On December 1, 1949, it separated and became independent from the company (this day is considered the actual founding day of the company).

On December 1, 1949, separated and became independent from the company (considered the actual founding date of the company).

In 1951, succeeded in automatic molding of glass tubes using Danner machines and started mass production.

Succeeded in automatic molding of pipe glass using Danner machines, started mass production

In 1956, shifted to continuous production using tank furnaces, establishing a business foundation with glass tubes.

Started production (glass melting) using large tank furnaces

Started production using large tank furnaces (glass melting): began producing powdered glass

Started production of radiation shielding glass in 1958.

Started production of radiation shielding glass

Started production of glass blocks in 1959. Established Fujisawa Factory (later renamed Fujisawa Business Site).

Started production of glass blocks, established Fujisawa Plant (later renamed Fujisawa Business Site)

Start of production of glass blocks

Start of glass block production: Fukusawa Factory (later renamed Fukusawa Business Site) opened

In 1965, entered the CRT glass business. Since then, it has grown along with the development of Japan's television and CRT industries.

Entered the era of CRT and expanded into the glass business for cathode ray tubes

Entry into the CRT glass business

Introduction of glass tube manufacturing technology from Owens Illinois in the United States

Developed super heat-resistant crystallized glass

Developed ultra heat-resistant crystallized glass NeoSeram

Introduced CRT glass manufacturing technology from Owens Illinois in the United States

Introduction of CRT glass manufacturing technology

In 1964, the Shiga Takatsuki Factory (now Shiga Takatsuki Plant) was established.

Started production of diode glass at Shiga Takatsuki Plant (now Shiga Takatsuki Business Site)

Establishment of Shiga Takatsuki plant (now Shiga Takatsuki business site)

Start of glass production for diodes: Shiga Takatsuki Factory (now Shiga Takatsuki Business Site) opened

In 1965, production of glass for black-and-white CRTs began.

Started production of black-and-white CRT glass

In 1968, production of glass for color CRTs began.

Started production of color CRT glass

In 1971, the Notogawa Factory (now Notogawa Plant) was established.

Established Noto River Plant (now Noto River Business Site)

Noto River Factory (currently Noto River Business Site) opened

In 1973, crystallized glass building materials <Neoparier> were developed. Listed on both the Tokyo and Osaka Stock Exchanges.

Developed crystallized glass building materials NeoParie, listed on Tokyo and Osaka Stock Exchanges

Developed crystallized glass building materials <Neoparier: ® : >: listed on the Tokyo and Osaka Stock Exchanges (Second Section Market)

In 1974, production of LCD substrate glass and heat-resistant glass <Neorex> began.

Started production of LCD substrate glass and heat-resistant glass NeoReX

In 1976, production of ARG fiber and E-glass fiber began.

Started production of ARG fiber and E-glass fiber

Initiated research on vitrification technology for high-level radioactive waste liquids

Commissioned by the Power Reactor and Nuclear Fuel Development Corporation to begin research on high-level radioactive liquid waste glass solidification technology

In 1980, research on high-level radioactive waste glass began.

Started production of vacuum solar collectors

In 1981, production of glass capillaries for optical connectors began.

Started production of glass capillaries for optical connectors

In 1983, designated as a first-section stock on both the Tokyo and Osaka Stock Exchanges.

Designated as First Section of Tokyo and Osaka Stock Exchanges

Started production of large-scale CRT glass over 37 inches in 1985.

Started production of ultra-large 37-inch CRT glass

Started production of D-fiber in 1986.

Started production of D-fiber and developed low-melting-point powder glass for ultra-LSI packaging

Start of D-Fiber production

Start of D-fiber production: developed low-melting-point powder glass for super LSI packaging

Started mass production of thin sheet glass using continuous re-draw method in 1987.

Start of mass production of thin glass using continuous float process, production of alkali-free substrate glass for TFT LCDs

Mass production of thin glass started, production of alkali-free substrates for TFT LCD, cover glass for image sensors

Start of mass production of thin plate glass by continuous re-draw method: production of alkali-free substrate glass for TFT liquid crystal, cover glass for image sensors, spherical lenses for optical communication, and glass for semiconductor lasers

Launched fire-resistant ultra-heat-resistant glass <Firelight> for fire prevention equipment in 1988. Began joint venture for CRT glass business in the United States (became a 100% subsidiary in 1993).

Launch of fire-resistant ultra-heat-resistant glass <Firelight>, joint venture for CRT glass business in the US (became 100% subsidiary in 1993)

Launched Firelight, super heat-resistant glass for fireproof equipment, started joint venture for CRT glass business in the US

Launched fireproof equipment ultra heat-resistant glass <Firelight: ® : >: started joint venture for CRT glass business in the United States (became 100% subsidiary in 1993)

Developed optical communication ball lens components in 1989. Established a sales system in the United States by making the local office a subsidiary.

Development of spherical lens components for optical communication, established sales system by making US representative office a subsidiary, opened precision glass processing center

Developed spherical lens components for optical communication: established a sales system in the United States by establishing a subsidiary and opening a precision glass processing center

Entered the era of overseas expansion, established a global production system

Established Wakasa Kamon Plant in 1991. Started CRT glass business in Malaysia.

Established Wakasa Kamon plant, started CRT glass business in Malaysia, codified environmental charter

Opened Wakasa Kamonchu Business Site, started CRT glass business in Malaysia, formalized Environmental Charter

Established Wakasa Kamon Business Site: started CRT glass business in Malaysia: codified the Environmental Charter

Introduced oxygen combustion method to the melting furnace in 1993.

Introduced oxygen combustion method to melting furnace

Started production of substrate glass for PDP in 1995.

Started production of substrate glass for PDP, began production of H-fiber, started CRT glass business in Europe (UK)

Started production of substrate glass for PDP: started production of H-fiber: began CRT glass business in Europe (UK)

Started production of tube glass for LCD backlights in 1996.

Started production of tube glass for LCD backlights, began CRT glass business in Indonesia and Malaysia

Started production of tube glass for LCD backlights, started CRT glass business in Indonesia, started tube glass business in Malaysia

Started production of tube glass for LCD backlights; commenced CRT glass business in Indonesia; started tube glass business in Malaysia

Developed crystallized glass ferrules for optical connectors in 1997.

Developed crystallized glass ferrules for optical connectors, started joint venture CRT glass business in Hebei Province, China

Developed crystallized glass ferrules for optical connectors: Started joint venture glass business for CRT in Hebei Province, China

Established recycling system for glass recovered from used televisions in 1998.

Established glass recycling system from used TVs, stopped float method production of substrate glass for PDP, started glass fiber business in Malaysia, started CRT glass business in Mexico

Established recycling system for glass recovered from used TVs, started production of PDP substrate glass by float method, started glass fiber business in Malaysia, started CRT glass business in Mexico

Established recycling system for glass recovered from used TVs: Started production of PDP substrate glass using float method: Launched glass fiber business in Malaysia: Started CRT glass business in Mexico

Obtained ISO14001 certification for all business sites in 1999.

Obtained ISO14001 certification for all plants, started heat-resistant glass business in Malaysia

Obtained ISO14001 certification across all business sites, started heat-resistant glass business in Malaysia

Obtained ISO 14001 certification for all business sites: Started heat-resistant glass business in Malaysia

Started production of LCD substrate glass using overflow method in 2000.

Started production of LCD substrate glass using overflow method

Started production of LCD substrate glass using overflow method: Began CRT glass business in Fujian Province, China

Started production of ITO-coated PDP substrate glass using inline sputtering in 2001.

Started production of PDP substrate glass with inline sputtering of ITO films

Started production of ITO-coated PDP substrate glass by inline sputtering

Launched D-lens and collimator components for optical communication in 2002.

Launched D-lens and collimator components for optical communication

Developed mass production technology for ultra-small prisms for optical devices in 2003.

Developed mass production technology for ultra-miniature prisms for optical devices, developed negative thermal expansion substrate <CERSAT>, started LCD substrate glass processing business in Korea (Gumi City)

Developed mass production technology for ultra-small prisms for optical devices: Developed negative thermal expansion substrate <CERSAT : ® : >: Started processing business for LCD substrate glass in Gyeongju, South Korea

Developed lead-free radiation shielding glass <LFX-9> for breast cancer diagnosis devices in 2004.

Developed lead-free radiation shielding glass <LFX-9> for breast cancer diagnosis devices, stopped CRT glass production in the US and Mexico, started LCD substrate glass processing business in Taiwan

Developed lead-free radiation shielding glass <LFX-9> for breast cancer diagnostic devices, ceased CRT glass production in the US and Mexico, started processing LCD substrate glass in Taiwan

Developed lead-free radiation shielding glass <LFX-9> for breast cancer diagnostic devices: Ceased CRT glass production in the US and Mexico: Started processing business for LCD substrate glass in Taiwan

Started shipment of 7.5-generation LCD substrate glass in 2005.

Started shipment of 7.5th generation LCD substrate glass, developed gamma-ray shielding glass <Pro-GR>, developed fine glass fiber spinning technology, developed large sheet direct roll molding technology, succeeded in manufacturing ultra-thin glass, stopped CRT glass production in Europe

Started shipment of 7.5-generation LCD substrate glass: Developed gamma-ray shielding glass <Pro-GR : ® : >: Developed superfine glass fiber spinning technology: Developed large sheet direct roll molding technology: Successfully manufactured ultra-thin 100μm thick glass using overflow method: Ceased CRT glass production in Europe

Developed lead-free glass tubes for diodes in 2006.

Developed lead-free glass tubes for diodes, obtained ISO/IEC17025 certification, started shipment of 8th and 8.5th generation LCD substrate glass, domestic transaction of CO2 emission credits, started joint venture LCD substrate glass business in Paju City, Korea, stopped CRT glass production in Japan, dissolved CRT glass joint venture in China

Developed lead-free glass tubes for diodes, obtained ISO/IEC17025 certification, started shipment of 8th and 8.5th generation LCD substrate glass, established domestic CO2 emission quota trading, started joint venture for LCD substrate glass in Paju, South Korea, ceased CRT glass production in Japan, dissolved CRT glass joint venture in China

Developed lead-free glass tubes for diodes: Achieved international certification for trace environmental load substances analysis (ISO/IEC17025): Started shipment of 8th and 8.5th generation LCD substrate glass: First domestic transaction of CO2 emission rights: Started joint venture LCD substrate glass business in Paju, South Korea: Ceased CRT glass production in Japan: Dissolved joint venture CRT glass business in Hebei Province, China

Succeeded in manufacturing ultra-thin glass with a thickness of 50μm using overflow method in 2007.

Succeeded in manufacturing ultra-thin 50μm thick glass with overflow method, developed spherical lenses for optical communication devices, developed glass for chemical strengthening, signed industry-academia cooperation agreement with Shiga Prefectural University, stopped CRT glass production in Indonesia, started joint venture LCD substrate glass processing in Shanghai, China

Succeeded in manufacturing ultra-thin 50μm thick glass using overflow method: Developed spherical lens for optical communication devices: Developed glass for chemical strengthening: Signed comprehensive agreement with Shiga Prefectural University to promote industry-academia collaboration (ongoing): Ceased CRT glass production in Indonesia: Started joint venture LCD substrate glass processing business in Shanghai, China

In 2008, developed LCD substrate glass <OA-10G> that does not contain environmentally hazardous substances.

Developed LCD substrate glass <OA-10G> free of environmental load substances, achieved roll winding of ultra-thin 50μm thick glass

Developed LCD substrate glass <OA-10G> free of environmental load substances: Achieved roll-to-roll processing of ultra-thin 50μm thick glass

In 2009, launched lead glass <LX Premium> for radiation shielding that does not produce "cloudiness".

Launch of lead glass for radiation shielding <LX Premium> that does not produce "cloudiness", development of high-performance ultraviolet light cut glass, start of sales of high-performance solar reflection mirrors for solar power generation, joint realization with Iwate University of the world's thinnest 30μm glass substrate lithium-ion secondary batteries, development of ultra-thin glass ribbons using the roll-to-roll method, suspension of CRT glass production in China

Launched lead glass <LX Premium> for radiation shielding that does not produce “clouding”: Developed high-performance UV-cut glass: Started selling the world's largest and high-performance solar reflection mirrors used in solar thermal power generation: Achieved joint development with Iwate University Graduate School of Engineering for the world's thinnest 30μm glass substrate lithium-ion secondary batteries: Developed ultra-thin glass ribbons using the ridlour method: Ceased CRT glass production in China

In 2010, started production of substrate glass for solar cells.

Start of production of substrate glass for solar cells

In 2011, delivered ultra-thin lightweight mirrors for space solar power systems to JAXA.

Delivery of ultra-thin lightweight mirrors for space solar power systems to JAXA, start of mass production of chemically strengthened glass, start of production of pharmaceutical tube glass in Malaysia, establishment of P&P Technology Center Takatsuki at Shiga Takatsuki plant, establishment of subsidiary "Nippon Electric Glass Europe GmbH" in Germany

Supplied ultra-thin lightweight mirrors for space solar power systems to JAXA: Started mass production of chemically strengthened glass: Began production of pharmaceutical tube glass in Malaysia: Established P&P Technology Center Takatsuki within Shiga Takatsuki plant: Established subsidiary “Nippon Electric Glass Europe GmbH” in Germany

In 2012, began sales of invisible glass <®>.

Start of sales of invisible glass <®>

Started sales of invisible glass : ® :

In 2013, developed zero-expansion glass <ZERØ>.

Development of zero-expansion glass ZERØ<®>, establishment of P&P Technology Center Otsu at Otsu plant, start of melting and molding business of FPD glass in Paju, South Korea

Developed zero-expansion glass ZERØ : ® : : Established P&P Technology Center Otsu within Otsu plant: Started melting and molding business for FPD glass in Paju, South Korea

In 2014, launched a new brand <Dinorex> for mobile device cover glass.

Launch of new brand Dinorex<®> for mobile device cover glass, development of crystallized glass <VitroQuartz> with thermal expansion coefficient comparable to quartz glass, start of processing business of FPD glass in Guangzhou, China, establishment of joint venture "OLED Material Solutions Inc." at Noto River plant, cessation of CRT glass molding production

Launched new brand Dinorex : ® : for mobile device cover glass: Developed crystallized glass <VitroQuartz> with thermal expansion coefficient comparable to quartz glass: Started processing business for FPD glass in Guangzhou, China: Established joint venture “OLED Material Solutions Corporation” within Noto River plant: Ceased CRT glass molding and production

In 2015, reconstructed corporate philosophy system.

Reconstruction of corporate philosophy system

Developed the world's thinnest infrared absorption filter: Developed semiconductor support glass with various thermal expansion coefficients: Closed Fujisawa plant: Started melting and molding business for FPD glass in Xiamen, China: Rebuilt corporate philosophy system

In 2016, launched medium-term management plan "EGP2018".

In 2016, acquired European glass fiber business of PPG Industries, Inc.

Launch of new brand StellaShine<®> for ultra-high heat resistant glass for cooking top plates, development of laser glass frit for ceramic sealing, start of the first medium-term management plan "EGP2018", start of glass processing business for FPD in Nanjing, China, acquisition of PPG Industries, Inc.'s European glass fiber business, closure of Wakasa Kamon plant

Launched new brand StellaShine<®> for super heat-resistant glass top plates for cooking utensils, developed laser glass frit for ceramic sealing, started medium-term management plan

Launched new brand StellaShine: ® : for ultra heat-resistant glass for cooking top plates

Developed laser glass frit for ceramic sealing

Started the first medium-term management plan

Started processing business for FPD glass in Nanjing, China

Acquired PPG Industries, Inc.'s European glass fiber business

Closed the Wakasa Kamonchu plant

Launched new brand StellaShine ® for ultra-high heat resistant glass for cooking appliance top plates

In 2017, acquired U.S. glass fiber business of PPG Industries, Inc.

Development of flat glass fiber for thermoplastic resin reinforcement, development of new materials for pharmaceutical tube glass, development of all-solid sodium (Na) ion secondary batteries using crystallized glass, acquisition of PPG Industries, Inc.'s U.S. glass fiber business

Developed flat glass fiber for thermoplastic resin reinforcement

Developed new materials for pharmaceutical glass tubes

Developed all-solid sodium (Na) ion secondary batteries using crystallized glass

Acquired PPG Industries, Inc.'s US glass fiber business

In 2018, developed high-efficiency deep ultraviolet transmittance glass.

Development of high-efficiency deep ultraviolet transmittance glass, development of infrared absorption filters with the world's highest visible light transmittance, development of film-forming materials for high-contrast display cover glass, development of the world's smallest high-power fiber laser optical isolator using magneto-optic glass, purchase of "J-Credit" from Shiga Prefecture forestry cooperative, enhancement of production capacity at U.S. glass fiber base

Developed high-efficiency deep ultraviolet transmissive glass

Developed infrared absorption filters with the world's highest visible light transmittance

Developed film formation materials for high-contrast display cover glass

Developed the world's smallest high-power fiber laser optical isolator using magneto-optic glass

Purchased

Enhanced production capacity at the US glass fiber base

In 2019, developed infrared lens using the world's highest performance infrared transmittance glass.

Development of infrared lens using the world's highest performance infrared transmittance glass, achievement of the world's highest performance as a substrate glass for smart glasses, development of paste for 3D printer high-definition molding, establishment of mass production technology for micro-ball lenses compatible with 5G, development of low-melting-point glass frit that can be sealed at 380°C without lead, formulation of the medium-term management plan "EGP2021", highest rating (3 stars) in "Shiga Biodiversity Initiative Certification System", signing of naming rights partnership with Shiga Prefecture for "Biwako Floating School Project", establishment of joint venture for LTCC business

Developed infrared lenses using the world's highest performance infrared transmitting glass, achieved the world's highest performance as a substrate glass for smart glasses, developed paste for 3D printers enabling high-definition shaping of ceramics, established mass production technology for micro-ball lenses with 5G anti-reflection coatings, developed low-melting-point glass frit that can be sealed at 380°C without lead, formulated the medium-term management plan "EGP2021", received the highest rating (3 stars) in the "Shiga Biodiversity Initiative Certification System", signed a naming rights partner agreement with Shiga Prefecture for the "Lake Biwa Floating School Project", established a joint venture for the LTCC business

Developed infrared lens using the world's highest performance infrared transmissive glass

Achieved the world's highest performance as a substrate glass for smart glasses

Developed paste for 3D printers enabling high-definition shaping of ceramics

Established mass production technology for micro ball lenses with 5G full anti-reflection coating

Developed lead-free low-melting-point glass frits that can be sealed at 380°C

Formulated the medium-term management plan

Achieved the highest rating (3 stars) in the

Signed naming rights partnership with Shiga Prefecture for the

Established a joint venture for the LTCC business

In 2020, achieved the world's first translucent 3D printer molded product using glass beads.

Realization of translucent 3D printer molded products using glass beads for the first time in the world, demonstration of practical performance of all-solid sodium (Na) ion secondary batteries, successful development of the world's thinnest glass for foldable display cover glass, development of LTCC materials with dielectric constant suitable for 5G communication

Achieved the world's first translucent 3D printer molded product using glass beads, demonstrated practical performance of all-solid sodium (Na) ion secondary batteries, succeeded in developing the world's thinnest glass for cover glass of foldable displays, developed materials for LTCC with industry’s smallest dielectric loss tangent suitable for 5G

Achieved the world's first translucent 3D printer molded product using glass beads

Demonstrated practical performance of all-solid sodium (Na) ion secondary batteries (published in Scientific Reports by Nature Research)

Succeeded in developing the world's thinnest glass for cover glass of foldable displays

Developed industry’s smallest dielectric loss tangent material for LTCC supporting 5G

In 2021, developed the world's first colorless transparent zero-expansion crystallized glass <Serapure>.

Development and commercialization of sealed lids with sealant for optical device packages, development of the world's first transparent zero-expansion crystallized glass <Cerapura>, development of caps with the highest light extraction efficiency, development of low-loss LTCC materials for 5G, development of all-oxide all-solid sodium (Na) ion secondary batteries, signing of "Biwako Carbon Credit" partnership agreement with Shiga Forest Owners Cooperative, donation of books to children's cafeterias in Shiga Prefecture, support for TCFD recommendations

Developed and commercialized sealant-equipped lids for optical device packages, developed the world's first colorless transparent zero-expansion crystallized glass Serapure<®>, developed and commercialized caps with the highest light extraction efficiency, developed low-loss LTCC materials for the 5G era, developed the world's first all-oxide solid sodium (Na) ion secondary battery, signed a partnership agreement with Lake Biwa Forestation Public Corporation for "Lake Biwa Carbon Credits", donated books to children's cafeterias in Shiga Prefecture, expressed support for the Climate-related Financial Disclosures Task Force (TCFD) recommendations

Development and commercialization of sealant-equipped lids for optical device packages

Developed the world's first colorless transparent zero-expansion crystallized glass Cerapiure®

Developed and commercialized the cap lid with the highest light extraction efficiency in the world

Developed low-loss LTCC materials for the 5G communication era

Developed the world's first all-oxide all-solid-state sodium (Na) ion secondary battery

Signed a partnership agreement with Shiga Prefecture Afforestation Public Corporation for "Biwa Lake Carbon Credit"

Donated books to children's cafeterias in Shiga Prefecture

Expressed support for the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)

Developed the world's first colorless, transparent zero-expansion crystallized glass Cerapure ®

In 2022, succeeded in glass melting using hydrogen-oxygen burner.

Successful melting of glass using hydrogen-oxygen burners, development of new products for expanding 5G wireless communication area, start of business in jewelry glass <Infiora> and bridal industry, formulation of the medium-term management plan "EGP2026", agreement to establish a donation chair for basic glass research with Kyoto University

Succeeded in glass melting using hydrogen-oxygen burners, developed new products to expand 5G wireless communication areas, started business with jewelry glass infiora<®> and bridal industry, formulated the medium-term management plan "EGP2026", agreed to establish a donation course for basic glass research at Kyoto University

Succeeded in glass melting using hydrogen-oxygen burner technology

Developed new products to expand the 5G wireless communication area

Started business with jewelry glass infiora® in the bridal industry

Formulated the medium-term management plan "EGP2026"

Agreed with Kyoto University to establish a donation course for basic glass research

Started business in jewelry glass infiora ® , in the bridal industry

In 2023, developed all-solid-state sodium-ion secondary battery using crystallized glass solid electrolyte, the world's first.

Development of all-crystalline sodium ion secondary batteries using crystallized glass solid electrolytes, adoption of lens antennas using special glass in autonomous driving and platooning demonstrations, start of operation of mega solar system at Shiga Takatsuki plant, first VPP agreement using solar power generation

Developed the world's first all-crystalline sodium ion secondary battery using crystallized glass solid electrolytes, adopted lens antennas made with special glass in demonstration experiments for autonomous bus driving and platooning, started operation of a mega-solar system at the Shiga Takatsuki plant, signed a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) based on solar power generation

Developed the world's first all-crystallized sodium ion secondary battery using crystallized glass solid electrolyte

Lens antennas using special glass were adopted for demonstration experiments of bus autonomous driving and platooning

Started operation of mega solar system at Shiga Takatsuki plant

First VPPA (Virtual Power Purchase Agreement) for solar power generation

In 2024, developed glass-ceramic core substrate <GC Core>.

Development of GC Core, a glass ceramic core substrate, formulation of the new medium-term management plan <EGP2028>

Developed glass ceramic core substrate <GC Core>, formulated the new medium-term management plan "EGP2028"

Developed glass ceramic core substrate <GC Core™>

Formulated the new medium-term management plan "EGP2028"

Developed glass ceramic core substrate <GC Core TM >