April 9, 1896: Established as Japan Asbestos Co., Ltd. in Nishinari District, Osaka Prefecture (now Noda, Fukushima-ku, Osaka City).
Established Japan Asbestos Co., Ltd. in Nishinari District, Osaka (now Noda, Fukushima-ku, Osaka) on April 9.
Established Japan Asbestos Co., Ltd. in Nishinari District, Osaka (now Fukushima Ward, Osaka City).
In 1909: Moved headquarters from Osaka to Minami Nabe-cho, Kyobashi Ward, Tokyo (now Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo).
Moved headquarters from Osaka to Ginza, Tokyo.
In 1923: Registered the Tombo trademark.
Registered Tombo trademark.
In 1931: Completed the first domestically produced joint sheet gasket.
Completion of the first domestically produced joint sheet gasket.
In 1937: Established Aruji Factory and relocated Osaka Factory.
New construction of the Oji factory and relocation of the Osaka factory.
In 1938: Started production of domestically produced rock wool.
Start of domestic production of rock wool.
In 1939: Established Tsurumi Factory and relocated Tokyo Factory.
New construction of the Tsurumi factory and relocation of the Tokyo factory.
In 1951: Prototype molding of fluororesin products.
Prototype molding of fluororesin products.
In 1952: Started manufacturing and sales of vortex gasket; Approved for over-the-counter trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Start of manufacturing and sales of spiral-shaped gaskets (Vortex® Gasket). Approval for over-the-counter trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Started manufacturing and sales of spiral-shaped gaskets (Vortex® Gasket).
Approval for over-the-counter trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
In 1956: Established a research institute in Tsurumi to commemorate the 60th anniversary of founding.
Established a research institute in Tsurumi to commemorate the 60th anniversary of founding.
In 1958: Started production of ceramic fiber.
Start of ceramic fiber production.
In 1961: Listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
1962 (Showa 37): Listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
1964 (Showa 39): New Fukuroi Factory established.
New construction of the Fukuroi factory.
1967 (Showa 42): Started manufacturing and sales of free access floor products.
Start of manufacturing and sales of free access floors.
1968 (Showa 43): Listed on the First Section of the Osaka Securities Exchange.
Listed on the First Section of the Osaka Securities Exchange.
1971 (Showa 46): Headquarters moved to Shiba Daimon, Minato Ward.
Relocated headquarters to Shiba Daimon, Minato Ward.
1974 (Showa 49): Yuki Factory established.
New construction of the Yuuki factory.
1979 (Showa 54): Established NICHIAS SINGAPORE in Singapore.
Established NICHIAS SINGAPORE in Singapore.
1981 (Showa 56): Changed company name to NICHIAS Corporation.
Changed company name to NICHIAS Corporation.
1983 (Showa 58): Started manufacturing and sales of alumina fiber (Ruby®), low-temperature piping insulation supports (Formonart® Support). : Established SUNIJAYA in Indonesia (now NICHIAS SUNIJAYA).
Start of manufacturing and sales of alumina fiber (Ruby®) and low-temperature pipe insulation supports (Formonart® Support). Established SUNIJAYA in Indonesia (now NICHIAS SUNIJAYA).
Started manufacturing and sales of Alumina Fiber (Rubyel®) and low-temperature pipe insulation supports (Formonart® Support).
Established SUNIJAYA in Indonesia (now NICHIAS SUNIJAYA).
1985 (Showa 60): Developed ultra-high temperature ceramic insulation tiles. : Started manufacturing and sales of rubber-metal composite materials (Metacote®).
Development of ultra-high temperature ceramic thermal insulation tiles. Start of manufacturing and sales of rubber-metal composite materials (Metacote®).
Development of ultra-high temperature ceramic thermal insulation tiles.
Start of manufacturing and sales of rubber-metal composite material (Metacote®).
1987 (Showa 62): Developed fluororesin products for semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
Development of fluororesin products for semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
1988 (Showa 63): Established KUNISEAL NUSANTARA in Indonesia (now NICHIAS ROCKWOOL INDONESIA).
Established KUNISEAL NUSANTARA in Indonesia (now NICHIAS ROCKWOOL INDONESIA).
1990 (Heisei 2): Established PYN MANUFACTURING in Indonesia (now NICHIAS METALWORKS INDONESIA).
Established PYN MANUFACTURING in Indonesia (now NICHIAS METALWORKS INDONESIA).
1994 (Heisei 6): New Hamamatsu Research Institute established. : Established Suzhou Nijiashen Sealing Materials Co., Ltd. in China.
New Hamamatsu Research Institute. : Established Suzhou Nijiase Sealing Materials Co., Ltd. in China.
New Hamamatsu Research Institute established.
Established Suzhou Nijiase Sealant Materials Co., Ltd. in China.
1995 (Heisei 7): Established NT RUBBER-SEALS in Malaysia. : Established NICHIAS ROCKWOOL INDONESIA in Indonesia.
Established NT RUBBER-SEALS in Malaysia. : Established NICHIAS ROCKWOOL INDONESIA in Indonesia.
Established NT RUBBER-SEALS in Malaysia.
Established NICHIAS ROCKWOOL INDONESIA in Indonesia.
1996 (Heisei 8): 100th anniversary of founding.
100th anniversary of founding.
1999 (Heisei 11): Introduced executive officer system.
Introduction of Executive Officer System.
2001 (Heisei 13): Formulated 'NICHIAS Environmental Charter'. : Established NICHIAS HAIPHONG in Vietnam.
Formulated "Nichias Environmental Charter". : Established NICHIAS HAIPHONG in Vietnam.
Formulated the "Nichiass Environmental Charter."
Established NICHIAS HAIPHONG in Vietnam.
2002 (Heisei 14): Established Suzhou Nijiashen Industrial Products Co., Ltd. in China.
Established Suzhou Nijiase Industrial Products Co., Ltd. in China.
2003 (Heisei 15): Established NICHIAS (SHANGHAI) TRADING in China.
Established NICHIAS (SHANGHAI) TRADING in China.
2004 (Heisei 16): Established NICHIAS CZECH in Czech Republic (now NICHIAS AUTOPARTS EUROPE).
Established NICHIAS CZECH (now NICHIAS AUTOPARTS EUROPE) in Czech Republic.
2005 (Heisei 17): Formulated green procurement standards.
Established Green Procurement Standards.
2008 (Heisei 20): Established NICHIAS INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS in India.
Established NICHIAS INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS in India.
2011 (Heisei 23): Adopted new corporate philosophy "Nichias Philosophy".
Formulated new corporate philosophy "Nichias Philosophy".
2012 (Heisei 24): Established NAX MFG in Mexico.
Established NAX MFG in Mexico.
2013 (Heisei 25): Moved headquarters to Hatchobori, Chuo Ward.
Moved headquarters to Hachobori, Chuo Ward.
2014 (Heisei 26): Established Inocrate; Established THAI NICHIAS INTERNATIONAL in Thailand.
Established Inocrate. : Established THAI NICHIAS INTERNATIONAL in Thailand.
Established Inocrate Corporation.
Established THAI NICHIAS INTERNATIONAL in Thailand.
2015 (Heisei 27): Expanded automobile parts factory at NICHIAS ROCKWOOL INDONESIA; Established NICHIAS SOUTHEAST ASIA in Malaysia.
Expanded automotive parts factory at NICHIAS ROCKWOOL INDONESIA. : Established NICHIAS SOUTHEAST ASIA in Malaysia.
Expanded automotive parts factory at NICHIAS ROCKWOOL INDONESIA.
Established NICHIAS SOUTHEAST ASIA in Malaysia.
2016 (Heisei 28): Celebrated 120th anniversary; Acquired shares of automobile parts manufacturing company (now APJ).
Acquired shares of automotive parts manufacturing company (now APJ).
2017 (Heisei 29): Adopted new corporate slogan "Bright Future with 'Cut and Keep'"; Built new No. 1 building at Oji Factory; Established No. 5 development building and Innovation Gallery at Hamamatsu Research Institute; Built No. 3 Line for Rockwool at NICHIAS ROCKWOOL INDONESIA; Built No. 3 Line for Metacote at NICHIAS FGS; Established No. 4 and 5 factories at Kumamoto Nichias.
Established new corporate slogan "Bright Future with Cutting and Maintaining". : Built new No. 1 building at Oji Factory. : Established the 5th Development Research Building and Innovation Gallery at Hamamatsu Research Institute. : Built Rock Wool Line 3 at NICHIAS ROCKWOOL INDONESIA. : Built Metacoat Line 3 at NICHIAS FGS. : Built new Factories 4 and 5 at Kumamoto Nichias.
Adopted new corporate slogan "Bright Future with 'Cut and Keep'".
New Building 1 at Oji Factory completed.
New 5th Development Research Building and Innovation Gallery at Hamamatsu Research Institute.
NICHIAS ROCKWOOL INDONESIA established Rockwool Line 3.
NICHIAS FGS established Metacote Line 3.
New factories 4 and 5 established at Kumamoto Nichias.
2018 (Heisei 30): Built new general office building at Tsurumi Factory; Built No. 5 Factory at NICHIAS HAIPHONG.
Constructed new comprehensive office building at Tsurumi Factory.
2019 (Heisei 31 / Reiwa 1): Awarded Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Prize for Aero Gel Insulation Method; Established Suzhou Nijiashim Sealing Materials Co., Ltd. in China; Built new Nakano Factory at NICHIAS Ceratec.
The Aerogel Insulation Method "Aerogel Enhanced Insulation® Method" received the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award.
Established Suzhou Nijiashisi Sealing Materials Co., Ltd. in China.
New Nichias Ceratec Nakano Factory.
2020 (Reiwa 2): Formulated "NICHIAS Group Human Rights Policy"; Built Nakano No. 2 Factory at NICHIAS Ceratec.
Formulated the "Nichias Group Human Rights Policy".
New Nichias Ceratec Nakano No. 2 Factory.
2021 (Reiwa 3): Formulated "NICHIAS Group Carbon Neutral Declaration"; Formulated "NICHIAS Group Health Management Declaration"; Moved Osaka branch to Minami-Hommachi.
Formulated the "Nichias Group Carbon Neutral Declaration".
Formulated the "Nichias Group Health Management Declaration".
Relocated Osaka Branch to Minami Honmachi.
2022 (Reiwa 4): Transitioned to TSE Prime Market; Built new No. 2 building at Oji Factory.
Transitioned to the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market.
New Oji Factory Building No. 2.
2023 (Reiwa 5): Formulated "Partnership Building Declaration"; Formulated "Multi-Stakeholder Policy".
Formulated the "Partnership Building Declaration".
Formulated the "Multi-Stakeholder Policy".
2024 (Reiwa 6): Revised "NICHIAS Group Carbon Neutral Declaration".
Revised the "Nichias Group Carbon Neutral Declaration".
Formulated the "Sustainability Policy".
130th Anniversary of Founding.
Established the showroom "NICHIAS DISCOVERY GATE" in the head office building.
To address PHP vulnerabilities and ensure security, the "Gasket NAVI" service has been temporarily suspended, and inspections and necessary measures are underway. No unauthorized access or information leakage related to this matter has been confirmed. The service will resume once preparations are complete, and announcements will be made on the website.
In order to address PHP vulnerabilities and ensure security, we have temporarily suspended 'Gasket NAVI™' and are conducting inspections and necessary measures. No unauthorized access or information leakage related to this matter has been confirmed. Service will resume once preparations are complete, and we will announce it on the website.
Nichias Corporation confirmed unauthorized access to the cloud service "Studio" used on the Makibe special site, and reported that customer information entered into the certification request form may have leaked. Studio Inc. stated that it has fixed the vulnerability and blocked the access route, but there has been no confirmation that a third party actually obtained the information. Nichias is continuing to identify the scope of the impact while apologizing to stakeholders and implementing information protection measures.
NichiAs Corporation reported that unauthorized access occurred on the cloud service "Studio" used on the Makibe dedicated site between September 30 and October 1, 2026, and that information from the certification request form may have leaked externally. Studio explained that it has fixed the vulnerability and blocked the access path, but there has been no confirmation that a third party actually obtained the information. They are currently identifying the scope of impact and advancing countermeasures. They deeply apologize for the concern and inconvenience caused to customers.
NichiAs Co., Ltd. has entered into an agreement with Kamimaki Town, Nara Prefecture, and the Yamato Forest Management Association regarding the conservation activities of the pond in 'Yōraku no Mori'. The purpose is to enhance biodiversity and promote community interaction, working towards the realization of a sustainable society.
NichiAs Co., Ltd., together with Kamimaki Town in Nara Prefecture and the Yamato Forest Management Association, signed an agreement aimed at environmental conservation of the pond in Yōraku no Mori and improving biodiversity. The agreement also contributes to local exchange and regional development, and is an effort to preserve natural capital.
Nichias Corporation will continue supporting the Hiroshima Dragonflies as a Diamond Partner for the 2026–27 season. The company's logo will appear on the team's uniforms, as it continues its community-based activities.
Nichias Corporation will continue supporting the Hiroshima Dragonflies as a Diamond Partner for the 2026–27 season. The company's logo will appear on the team's uniforms as it carries out community-based activities.
Nichias Corporation donated a total of ¥10 million to Kumamoto Prefecture to support victims and reconstruction following the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake.
Nichias Corporation announced that it would donate a total of ¥10 million to Kumamoto Prefecture to support victims and recovery efforts following the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake.