Industrial Materials Group
Our Business
Industrial Materials Group
We, Industrial Materials Group, engages in product sales, business developments and investments in the automotive, mobility, construction infrastructure sectors, in which we handle various materials such as needle coke, graphite electrode, steel products, carbon fiber, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), silica sand, cement, etc.
With 85% of our Group profits covering these sectors, we are taking advantage of the know-how and experience that we have built up through them to strengthen our profit base.
Organizational Structure
Carbon Division
In carbon business, we import, export and trade offshores a wide range of carbon materials and products. Our upstream business links to petroleum and coal industries and downstream links to steel, aluminum and other industries and enjoy a high market share in the respective markets.
Our far-reaching ties in the carbon industry and our manufacturing joint ventures will help us locate new opportunities in the carbon value chain and will strengthen our overall presence in the carbon industry.
- Main Products and Services
- Metallurgical Coke, Green Coke, Needle Coke, Coal Tar, Graphite Electrode, Carbon Refractories etc.
- Organizational Structure
- Carbon Materials Dept. ｜ Petroleum Coke Dept.
Steel Business Division
Through Metal One Corporation (Metal One), an integrated steel trading company that is 60% owned by MC, the Steel Business Division handles distribution and processing of steel products. It also develops steel-related projects by leveraging its capabilities as an integrated trading company.
With the sales network of over 140 offices and subsidiaries in Japan and overseas, Metal One builds up a value chain connecting steel manufacturers and customers by providing comprehensive services from distribution, inventory, manufacturing to processing, in addition to sales of steel products.
- Main Products and Services
- Steel Plates and Sheets, Structural Steel, Line Pipes, Oil Country Tubular Goods, Wire Rods, Specialty Steel etc.
- Organizational Structure
- Metal One Dept.
Performance Materials Division
We handle materials such as various plastics, PVC resin, carbon fiber, silica sand, cement and functional materials, which are used in a wide range of sectors including automotive & mobility, construction & infrastructure, and electronics. We develop our business not only in Japan, but also in other countries around the world, including the US, UK and Australia, providing stable supply of high-quality materials and creating new business models that leverage the power of materials.
- Main Products and Services
- Engineering Plastics, Hydrogen Peroxide, PVC, Additives, Silica Sand, Cement, Lumber, Building Materials etc.
- Organizational Structure
- Functional Chemicals Dept. ｜ PVC Dept. ｜ Housing & Construction Materials Dept.
