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Reference
202011
Table of Contents
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Product informationArchitectural glass 14Automotive glass 23Glass for displays 32New function glass 40Electronic materials 49Chemicals ― Chlor-Alkali Urethane ― 59Chemicals ― FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals ― 65Chemicals ― Life Science― 73Ceramics 77
Corporate information 3
Corporate Information
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Name AGC Inc
Head Office
100-8405Shin-Marunouchi Bldg 1-5-1Marunouchi Chiyoda-ku Tokyo JAPANTel +81-(0)3-3218-5741Corporate Communications amp Investor Relations Div(Shin- Marunouchi Bldg 31F)Tel +81-(0)3-3218-5603 Fax +81-(0)3-3201-5390
Incorporated June 1 1950 〔Founded September 8 1907〕
President amp CEO Takuya Shimamura
Book closing date December 31
Capital 90873 million yen 〔Number of shares outstanding 227441381 shares〕(as of December 31 2018)
SubsidiariesSubsidiaries236 including 193 companies overseas(Consolidated subsidiaries 213 including 176 companies overseas)Affiliate companies 45 including 31 companies overseas
Employees of consolidated companies
54101
As of December 31 2018
Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
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Auditor(On a full-time basis) Tetsuo TatsunoAuditor(On a full-time basis) Yoshiyuki MorimotoAuditor Akio SakumiyaAuditor Yaeko Takeoka
Board of Directors
Audit amp Supervisory Board Members
Executive Officers
As of January 2020Director Kazuhiko IshimuraRepresentative Director Takuya ShimamuraRepresentative Director Yoshinori HiraiRepresentative Director Shinji MiyajiOutside Director Masako EgawaOutside Director Yasuchika HasegawaOutside Director Hiroyuki Yanagi
GMldquo General Manager
President amp CEOCEO Takuya ShimamuraExecutive Vice PresidentsCTO Yoshinori HiraiCFOCCOGM of Corporate Planning General Div Shinji MiyajiPresident of Chemicals Company Masao NemotoSenior Executive OfficersAssistant to CEO Marehisa IshikoPresident of Building amp Industrial Glass Company Jean-Franccedilois HerisPresident of Automotive Company Yoshinori KobayashiPresident of Electronics Company Kenzo MoriyamaGM of Human Resources Div Takashi MisuGM of Technology General Div Hideyuki Kurata
Executive OfficersAssistant to CEO Tadayuki OiChief Representative of AGC Group for Asia Pacific Kimikazu IchikawaGM of EHSQ General Div GM of AGC Yokohama Technical Center Shigekuni InoueGM of Display Glass General Div Electronics Company Seigo WashinoueGM of Essential Chemicals General Div Chemicals Company Kazuaki KogaRegional President for Asia Pacific Building amp Industrial Glass Company Masahiro TakedaGM of Technology Office Automotive Company Tatsuo SugiyamaGM of Electronic Materials General Div Electronics Company Takahisa SugiyamaRegional President for Europe Automotive Company Jean-Marc MeunierGM of Materials Integration Laboratories Technology General Div Naoki SugimotoGM of Purchase amp Logistics Div Fumiaki HayashiSenior Vice President of Automotive Company Katsufumi YajimaGM of Finance amp Control Div Toshiro KasuyaGM of Technology Management General Div Chemicals Company Tadashi HiraokaRegional President for Europe Building amp Industrial Glass Company Philippe BastienChief Representative of AGC Group for China Toshihiro UedaSenior Vice President of Building amp Industrial Glass Company Atsushi IchikawaGM of Strategy amp Planning Div Corporate Planning General Div Yoshio TakegawaGM of Business Development Div GM of Multi-Material General Div Satoshi TakadaGM of Performance Chemicals General Div Chemicals Company Hiroyoshi KitagawaGM of Legal Div Junichi KobayashiGM of Applied Glass Materials General Div Electronics Company) Nobuyuki SuzukiGM of Innovative Technology Laboratories Technology General Div Hiroki KamiyaGM of Production Technology Div Technology General Div Shinya MineGM of General Affairs Div Naoko Araki
Outside Corporate Auditor
Successive Presidents
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Position Name Term Memo
１ President Toshiya Iwasaki Sep 1907 ～ Oct 1930
２ Chairman Sanjiro Yamada Mar 1931 ～ Jun 1939 President position is vacant
３ President Masakichi Ono Jul 1939 ～ Dec 1943
４ President Kamesaburo Ikeda Mar 1943 ～ Mar 1946
５ President Kanichi Morimoto Mar 1946 ～ Dec 1946
６ President Kikuo Mori Dec 1946 ～ Apr 1950
７ President Tokiichiro Kuwata Apr 1950 ～ Jun 1950
８ President Kiichi Watanabe Jun 1950 ～ Feb 1952
９ President Kanichi Morimoto Feb 1952 ～ Aug 1967
10 President Motoharu Kurata Aug 1967 ～ Feb 1973
11 President Hideaki Yamashita Feb 1973 ～ Mar 1981
12 President Takeo Sakabe Mar 1981 ～ Jan 1987
13 President Jiro Furumoto Jan 1987 ～ Mar 1992
14 President Hiromichi Seya Mar 1992 ～ Jun 1998
15 President Shinya Ishizu Jun 1998 ～ Mar 2004
16 President Masahiro Kadomatsu Mar 2004 ～ Mar 2008
17 President Kazuhiko Ishimura Mar 2008 ～ Dec 2014
18 President Takuya Shimamura Jan 2015 ～
April 1944 ～ May 1950 （Former）Mitsubishi Kasei Kogyo Co Ltd
組織図
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Subsidiary2019年7月1日現在
Finance amp Control Division
General Affairs Division
Legal Division
Information Systems Division
Purchase amp Logistics Division
Strategyamp Planning Division
Productivity Innovation Division
Internal Audit Division
Business Development Division
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AGC Ceramics
Building amp Industrial Glass Company
Electronics Company
Chemicals Company
Corporate Administration Division
Human Resources Division
Technology General Division
Production Technology Division
Float Technology Promotion Division
Innovative Technology Laboratories
Materials Integration Laboratories
Planning Division
Automotive Company
Corporate Communicationsamp Investor Relations Division
Intellectual Property Division
Co-create Space Construction Project
SDGs Division
Multi-Material General Division
EHS Division
Quality Division
Smart AGC Promotion Division
Corporate Planning General Division
EHSQ General Division
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267
193
117
Stock Information
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Shareholder structure
Major Shareholders (As of Dec 31 2018)
Financial Institution and Securities Firms
Foreign Investors and Others
Individuals and Others
Other Corporations
Major Shareholders Number of Shares Held (1000 shares)
Percentage of Total ()
The Master Trust Bank of Japan Ltd (Trust Account) 16425 742
Japan Trustee Services Bank Ltd (Trust Account) 11419 516
Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company 9615 434
Barclays Securities Japan Limited 6000 271
The Asahi Glass Foundation 5874 265
Mitsubishi Estate Co Ltd 4540 205
Asahi Glass Business Partner Shareholding Association 4160 188
Tokio Marine amp Nichido Fire Insurance Co Ltd 4036 182
Japan Trustee Services Bank Ltd (Trust Account 5) 3879 175
Japan Trustee Services Bank Ltd (Trust Account 9) 3738 169
In addition to the above AGC Inc holds treasury stock of 5944972 shares
Corporate History (1)
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19071909
19141916
191719391944
1950
19541956
19591964
1965
1970
Asahi Glass Company is establishedFlat glass production begins at Amagasaki (now Kansai) for the first time in JapanMakiyama (now Kitakyushu) Plant is establishedProduction of refractories begins and ceramics business launchesTsurumi Plant is establishedProduction of soda ash beginsIho (now Takasago) Plant is establishedMerges with Nippon Chemical Industries and Mitsubishi Chemical Industries is formedPursuant to the Company Reconstruction and Improvement Law Mitsubishi Chemical Industries is divided into Asahi Glass Nippon Kasei Kogyo (now Mitsubishi Chemical) and Shinko Rayon (now Mitsubishi Rayon) Asahi Glass Company is re-established and lists its stock on the stock exchanges in JapanProduction of CRT glass bulbs beginsProduction of automotive glass beginsThe Indo Asahi Glass Co Ltd is established and business launches in IndiaChiba Plant is establishedCaustic soda first is produced at Chiba PlantThai Asahi Glass Public Co Ltd is established and business launches in ThailandHazawa Research Center (now Research Center) is establishedThai Asahi Caustic Soda Co (now AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Co Ltd) is established and production of chemicals products begins in AsiaAichi Plant is established
1972
1974
1981
1985
1986
1988
1991
1992
1995
19961997
Sagami Works (now Sagami Plant) is establishedPT Asahimas Flat Glass Co Ltd is established and business launches in IndonesiaKashima Plant is establishedThai Safety Glass Co Ltd (now AGC Automotive (Thailand) Co Ltd) is established and automotive glass production begins in AsiaAsahi Glass acquires Glaverbel SA (AGC Glass Europe) a glass company in Belgium and launches business in EuropeAP Techno glass Co (now AGC Flat Glass North America Inc) is established automotive glass production begins in the USA Production of synthetic quartz glass beginsPT Asahimas SUBENTRA Chemical (now PT Asahimas Chemical) established in IndonesiaMakes capital participation into AFG Industries (now AGC Flat Glass North America) and flat glass production begins in the USAMakes capital participation into Splintex SA (now AGC Automotive Europe Inc) and automotive glass production begins in EuropeMakes capital participation into Glavunion (now AGC Flat Glass Czech as clen AGC Group) and launches business in Czech RepublicDalian Asahi Float Glass Co Ltd (now AGC Flat Glass (Dalian) Co Ltd) is established and flat glass production begins in ChinaProduction of TCO glass substrates for LCDs begins at Asahi Glass Fine Techno (now AGC Display Glass Yonezawa Co Ltd) Production of alkali-free glass for TFT-LCD glass substrates beginsQinhuangdao Haiyan Safety Glass Co Ltd is established and production of automotive glass business begins in ChinaProduction of glass substrates for Plasma Display Panels (PDPs) begins Makes capital participation into Bor Glass Works (now OJSC AGC Bor Glassworks) and launches business in Russia
Corporate History (2)
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1999
2000
20022003
2004
2007
2008
2009
2010
201120122013
Acquires Imperial Chemical Industries PLCrsquos fluoropolymer business and launches production of fluorochemicals in EuropeAsahi Glass Fine Techno Taiwan Co Ltd (now AGC Display Glass Taiwan Co Ltd) is established and production of TFT-LCD glass substrates beginsGlobal In-House Company System is introducedProduction of PDP glass substrates begins at Hanwook Techno Glass Co LtdAGC Automotive Hungary Ltd is established and automotive glass production begins in HungaryAsahi Glass Fine Techno Korea Co Ltd (now AGC Fine Techno Korea Co Ltd ) is established and production of TFT-LCD glass substrates begins in South KoreaThe corporate brand of the AGC Group is unified to AGCTransfers the shares of Asahi Fiberglass Co Ltd and withdraws from glass fiber businessTransfers the shares of Optrex Corporation and withdraws from LCD display device businessTerminates automotive glass business at Kitakyushu plantBegins production of specialty glass for chemical strengthening for smart phones tablet PCs etcAGC Display Glass (Kunshan) Co Ltd s established as a production base for TFT-LCD glass substrates in ChinaTerminates production of CRT glass bulbs at Hankuk Electric Glass Co Ltd and withdraws from CRT glass bulb businessAGC Glass Brazil inc is established and business launches in BrazilStrategic partnership with Interpane in GermanyAGC Automotive Mexico S DE RL DE CV is established
2014
20152016
2018
Acquires a Vietnamese polyvinyl chloride (PVC) company Phu My Plastics amp Chemicals Co Ltd (now AGC Chemicals Vietnam Co Ltd ) AGC and Obeikan Glass agreed to set up a JV for architectural glassAcquires NordGlass automotive replacement glass company in PolandAGCrsquos First Automotive Glass Production Base is established in North Africa(Morocco)Bioscience businesses in Japan the US and Europe consolidated and integrated management as AGC Biologics begins Change of corporate name to AGC Inc (1st July)
AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
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年 ASIAJapan1097
1956
1964
1972
1992
2000
2003
2014
【Japan】1907 Asahi Glass Company founded
【India】Glass production begins in India AGC becomes one of the first Japanese private companies to enter the Indian market
【Thailand】Thai Asahi Glass Public Co Ltd (AGC Flat Glass (Thailand) Public Co Ltd)established
【Indonesia】 PT Asahimas Flat Glass Co Ltd established in Indonesia First entry into the Indonesian market
【China】 Dalian Asahi Float Glass Co Ltd (now AGC Flat Glass (Dalian) Co Ltd)established in China Production of flat glass begins in China
【Taiwan】 Asahi Glass Fine Techno Taiwan Co Ltd (AGC Display Glass Taiwan Co Ltd) established Production of LCD glass substrates begins in Taiwan
【Korea】 At Hanwook Techno Glass Co Ltd production of PDP glass substrates begins in Korea
【Vietnam】 AGC acquire a Vietnamese polyvinyl chloride (PVC) company Phu My Plastics amp Chemicals Co Ltd
【Saudi Arabia】 AGC and Obeikan Glass agreed to set up a JV for architectural glass
年 EuropeEMEA1981
1997
1999
2004
2012
2015
2019
【Belgium】 Asahi Glass acquires Glaverbel SA (AGC Glass Europe SA) a glass company in Belgium First entry into Europe
【Russia】 Capital participation made in Bor Glassworks (OJSC AGC BorGlassworks) First entry into the Russian market
【UK】 Imperial Chemical Industries PLCrsquos (AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd) fluoropolymers business acquired Production of fluorochemicals begins in Europe
【Hungary】 AGC Automotive Hungary Ltd established Production of automotive glass begins in Hungary
【Germany】 Strategic partnership with Interpane in Germany (Became a consolidated subsidiary)
【Poland】 AGC acquires NordGlass automotive replacement glass company in Poland
【Morocco】 Automotive Glass Production Base established in Morocco
年 Americas1985
2011
2013
2018
【USA】 AP Technoglass Co (Automotive glass division in AGC Flat Glass North America Inc) established Production of automotive glass begins in the USA
【Brazil】 AGC Glass Brazil Inc established First entry into the Brazilian market
【Mexico】 AGC Automotive Mexico S DE RL DE CV established
【USA】 AGC Biologics consolidated and integrated management for bioscience business
This list shows AGCrsquos first entry into the region
AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
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As of December 31 2018
The Group operates in approximately 30 countries and regions in the worldTotal 213 consolidated subsidiaries (37 in Japan176 overseas)
Europe106
JapanAsia92
Americas18
Europe JapanAsia AmericasCompany Region Company Region Company Region
AGC Glass Europe SA Belgium AGC Glass Products Co Ltd Japan AGC Glass Company North America
The United States
AGC Automotive Europe SA Belgium AGC Glass Kenzai Co Ltd Japan AGC Glass Brazil Inc BrazilAGC Flat Glass Czech as clenAGC Group
Czech Republic AGC Techno Glass Co Ltd Japan
AGC Flat Glass Klin LLC Russia Ise Chemicals Corporation JapanOJSC AGC Bor Glassworks Russia AGC Ceramics Co Ltd Japan
AGC Automotive (China) ChinaAGC Display Glass (Shenzhen) ChinaAGC Fine Techno Korea Co Ltd KoreaAGC Display Glass Taiwan Co Ltd TaiwanPT Asahimas Chemical IndonesiaPT Asahimas Flat Glass Indonesia
Major subsidiaries
AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
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Name Address ProductKansai Plant(Amagasaki factory)
660-08572 Nishimukaijima-cho Amagasaki-shi Hyogo Pre FPD glass substrates
Kansai Plant(Takasago factory)
676-86555-6-1 Umei Takasago-shi Hyogo Pre
FPD glass substratesSemiconductor production
Keihin Plant 230-00451-1 Suehiro-cho Tsurumi-ku Yokohama-shi Kanagawa Pre
FPD glass substratesFigured glass
Chiba Plant 290-856610 Goikaigan Ichihara-shi Chiba Pre
Chlor-alkali FluoropolymerBiopharmaceutical CMO service
Aichi Plant 470-23941 Asahi Taketoyo-cho Chita-gun Aichi Pre
Automotive glass and Glass for Solar Cells
Kashima Plant 314-019525 Higashiwada Kamisu-shi Ibaraki Pre
Flat glass FluoropolymerSodium bicarbonate
Sagami Plant 243-0301426-1 Sumida Aikawamachi Aiko-gun Kanagawa Pre Automotive glass
Research Center221-87551150 Hazawa-cho Kanagawa-ku Yokohama-shi Kanagawa Pre
Research amp Development
As of December 31 2018
AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
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As a comprehensive glass manufacturer the AGC Group manufactures a wide variety of glass products
Automotive
TNSTN
Building
Soda-lime glass
TFT-LCD
Alkali-free glass
Chemical Strengthening glass
Aluminosilicateglass
Synthetic quartz
Quarts
Physics andchemistryequipment
Heat-resistantcookware
Borosilicate glass
Optics use
Bismuth-basedglass
Architectural Glass
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Architectural Glass Products
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General name Representative product name Product description
Float glass Float glassTransparent flat sheet glass The most common type of flat glass used for construction purposes Can be produced with a thickness of between 3mm and 25mm with the maximum size of about 3m in width and about 10m maximum in length
Laminated glass Lamisafetrade SECU-REConsists of two pieces of glass with an interlayer film inserted in between Very few fragments scatter even when glass breaks and objects do not penetrate the glass easily Excellent for disastercrime prevention Also has UV blocking properties
IGU (Insulated Glass Unit)
PairglasstradeMyMutetrade （noise reduction）
Consists of two pieces of glass with dried air and heat-insulating gas enclosed in between Provides excellent heat insulation energy conservation and dew condensation prevention
Low-E IGUSunbalancetradePairplustrade （renovations）
IGU with special metal film coating on the inner surface of one of the glass Provides enhanced heat insulatingshielding performance
Tempered glassTemperlitetradeSchool TempertradeMistron AcetradeHome Mistron
Safety glass with the strength 3~5 times greater than ordinary glass produced through special heating and cooling processes Superior resistance to breakage and even when breaks it fragments into small pebble-sized pieces
Heat-resistant Tempered Glass
Mybokatrade Fire-resistant glass with heat-resisting properties produced through a special tempering process This non-wired glass provides a clear view
Mirrors SunmirrortradeG Environmentally friendly mirror with lead-free back paint coating
Colored glass LACOBELtradeMATELUXtrade Painted glass produced by adding special paint coating on the back surface of glass Mainly used as interior glass for commercial facilities
Figured glass Kasumitrade Flat glass with a template pattern on one side Provides privacy while letting light through Also brings interior effect
Wired glass Hishiwiretrade Crosswire Glass with wire mesh enclosed Used for fire protection doors
Low-E Insulated Glass Units
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A greater heat insulatingshielding performance achieved with a special metallic coating (Low-E coating) between the IG unit
Special metal coating (Low-E coating) selectively transmitsreflects light and heat
Glass
Dry airgas
Moisture absorption
material
Energy-saving with Ecoglass (in Japan)
Outside Inside
Ecoglass
１ ２
Household Ecoglass use in 2010 (estimated based on approx 5000 households in total)
We can save the electricity equivalent to the amount generated by two nuclear reactors
100 million kilowattreactor
Single glass windows
71
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Ecoglass 6
If every household in Japan uses Ecoglass
IGU 23
Reference Flat Glass Manufacturers Association of Japan
Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
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Ecoglass (Low-E insulating glass unit) inserted into an ordinary single-pane window sash
Additional layer of glass added to the existing glasswindow sash to enhance the functionality
PairPlustrade Mado2tradeHeat
insulation
Solar control
Anti condensation
Heat insulation
Anti condensation
Noise reduction
Solar control
Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
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ATTOCHtradeHeat
insulation
Solar control
Anti condensation
ATTOCHtrade converts single-pane fixed windows of office buildings and stores into energy-saving insulated glass units simply by installinglow-E glass from the inside
Product LinesWILD ATTOCHtrade
WILD ATTOCH is enables single-story retail shops to do energy-saving reform without disrupting store operations
ATTOCH with horizontal-striped PV module creates power while allowing sunlight to shine through
ATTOCHtrade SUNJOULE ＳＵＤＡＲＥ
Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
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It serves as a good protection against crime and disasters The interlayer film laminated between two pieces of glass will hold the shards in place even if the glass is broken It also prevents the glass from being completely penetrated
AGCrsquos fire-resistant product lineup consists of wired glass and non-wired heat-resistant tempered glass ldquoMybokatraderdquo
Non-wired heat-resistant tempered glass1) Provides a clear view2) No thermal breakage (as compared to wired glass)3) Lighter-weight amp easier openclose than wired glass
Glass
Special film
Safety Glass (Laminated glass) Fire-resistant Glass
Decorative Glass
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Lacobel is painted glass for indoor applications which is made by applying a layer of special coating onto the back surface of the glassThis product creates a beautiful color contrast adding a stylish atmosphere to the room interior
Clearsighttrade is anti-reflective glass with special coating applied on both surfaces thereby reducing light reflectance on the glass surface With improved coating durability Clearsight can be used outdoor Also it can be processed into double glazing glass and laminated glass
LacobeltradeColored glass for interior use
Clearsighttrade Anti-reflective Glass Ideal for Outdoor Use
Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
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Raw materials charge
Fining furnace( About 1100～1300 )
Melting furnace(1600 ～)
Float bath
Annealing CuttingRaw materialsSilica sandSoda ashSalt cakeDolomiteLimestoneFeldspar
Glass sizeMaximum 10mtimes3m
Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
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JapanAsia Pacific （11 plants 14floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Number of FLs
Kashima JPN １
Aichi JPN ２
Suzhou CHN １
Jakarta IDN ２
Surabaya IDN ２
Manila PHL １
Samut Prakarn THA １
Chon Buri THA １
Taloja () IND １
Roorkee () IND １
Total 36 float lines (three lines are managed by equity method affiliate）
Europe （9 plants 17floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Number of FLs
Moustier BEL ４
Boussois FRA ２
Seingbouse FRA １
Osterweddingen () DEU １
Cuneo ITA １
Sagunto ESP １
Retenice CZE ３
Nizhniy Novgorod RUS ２
Klin RUS ２
Americas （3 plants 4 floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ
Number of FLs
Greenland TN ２
Richmond KY １
Spring Hill KS １
As of March 2019
() Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1plants 1 floats）City CountryState Number
of FLsGuaratingueta Brazil Sao Paulo １
Automotive Glass
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Automotive Glass
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General name Product description
BasicautomotiveGlass
Laminated glass Consists of two pieces of glass with an interlayer film in between Very few fragments scatter even when glass breaks and objects do not penetrate the glass easily Excellent for crimedisaster prevention
Tempered glass Glass with enhanced strength and safety through heating and cooling processes Tempered glass gets crumbled into small pebble-sized pieces at the time of breakage
Value-add automotive glass
Comfort
99 UV cut glass Cuts over 99 of ultraviolet rays Effective in preventing sun burn and damage on interior materials
IR cut glass
Heat-shielding glass that has good radio transmission and blocks approximately 90 of infrared rays with the special interlayer film between two pieces of glass Effectively blocks the wavelength that causes frizzling sensations on skin
Heat-shielding glass that effectively reflects infrared rays with special coating on the inner surface
Privacy glass Special colorant element added to the glass composition Provides greater privacy and heat shielding effect
Acoustic glass Laminated glass with improved acoustic insulation Provides a quieter driving experience
Laminated side window Laminated glass used in side doors Provides greater crime prevention and acoustic insulation
Visibility
Water repellent door glass
Automotive door glass with high reactive fluorine and silicone coating Provides excellent water repellency and strength as well as improved visibility in the rain
Snow-melting Ice-melting front glass
Windshield with conductive ink (heating element) printed on the surface Provides snow-melting and ice-melting functions using electric current
Electro-thermal defogging glass
Rear glass with conductive ink (heating element) printed on the surface which provides anti-fogging function using electric current
Informationtelecommunications
Printed glass antenna Automotive antenna with conductive ink printed on the glass surface Provides flexibility in design and excellent durability
Embedded DTV glass antenna
DTV (Digital Television) antenna that is sealed on the windshield Provides flexibility in design and excellent durability
Glass for head-up display Windshield with a speed meter and other indicators displayed on the glass
Design Module assy window Glass with the peripheral resin parts all integrated in a single unit
IR-blocking Glass
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UV absorbent kneaded into interlayer
Efficiently blocks middle infrared rays (IR) which cause the skin to feel heat under the sun and reduces irritations caused by direct sunlight
Provides greater interior comfort and improves fuel efficiency by controlling temperature increase inside the vehicle
Filters out approximately 99 of UVrays which can cause aging of the skin
Good radio-wave transmission
Increased comfort by cutting both IR amp UV rays
UV Visible light
Near-infrared Middle -infrared
Comparison in the Penetration of Sunrays
Pene
trat
ion
()
Normal green glass
A significant cut in middle infrared rays which cause the skin to feel heat
IR-Cut Glass
Glass
Interlayer
IR AbsorbentWavelength (nm)
Coolverretrade
UV-blocking Tempered Glass
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The world first1 approx 992 UV blocking tempered glass for automotive front door windows developed from womenrsquos standpoint
According to a face to face survey with a particular focus on female drivers in Japan what they are most concerned about automotive glasswindows is UV rays
Excellent UV blocking performance is achieved with a newly developed high-performance UV absorbing layer on the surface of existing UV blocking glass
UV Verre Premium trade blocks UV rays as effectively as wearing sun-protection gloves The same heat absorption function as UV Verre
（Approx 90 UV block） (Approx 99 UV block)
ガラス無し
UV exposure test results
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20102 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050-1990
UV checker turnsinto dark red
UV checker turnsinto pale red
Almost no color change occurs
Structure of UV blocking tempered glassExisting UV blocking tempered glass
New UV blocking tempered glass
ldquoUV Verrerdquo ldquoUV Verre Premiumrdquo
UV absorbent
Existing UV blocking tempered glass
High-performanceUV absorbing layer
UV absorbent kneaded into glass
Existing UV blocking tempered glass＋High-performance UV absorbing layer
ldquoUV Verre PremiumrdquoldquoUV VerrerdquoDirect sunlight
UV Verre Premiumtrade
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
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Blocks infrared (IR) rays as well as UV rays effectively eliminating discomfort caused by infrared rays such as ldquouncomfortable heat inside the carrdquo and ldquofrizzling sensation on the arms while drivingrdquo
Provides driving comfort and by mitigating heat inside the car and enabling drivers to reduce air conditioning use helps to lower environment impacts
Ordinary tempered glass for automotive front door windows
Results of infrared rays irradiation test
Structure of UV blocking
tempered glass onto which UV absorbent is
applied
High-performance UV and IR
absorbing layerInside the car
Outside the car
Skin surface temperature 414 degrees C feeling a frizzling sensation
Two degrees lower with no frizzlingsensationSkin surface temperature 394 degrees CResults may differ depending on the testing conditions
The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensation
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050
UV Verre Premiumtrade Cool on
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
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The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensationAGC has achieved the worldrsquos first3
approximately 99 UV-cut for all windows covering all directions
Through employing UV absorption component of existing Privact Glass realized 99 UV cut with high level of heat insulation1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO90503 As of Nov 2015 according to AGC survey
First in the world to achieve with single sheet of glass (excluding the windshield)
UV Verre Premium Privashieldtrade
Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
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Washing
Inner sheet printing
Bending furnace
Glass
MoldBeveling
Layer
Outer sheetInner sheet
Lay up outskirt trimming
Inspection Packing Shipment
Pre-press
Pressing (Autoclave)
CuttingLoading of new glass
Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
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Loading of new glass
BevelingNew Gravity Furnace
WashingPrinting
Gas Furnace
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Inspection
Packing
Shipment
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Cutting
Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
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Automotive Glass PlantsJapanAsia Pacific （12 plants）
Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Aichi JPNSagami JPNQinhuangdao CHNFoshan CHNSuzhou CHNCikampek IDNBangpakong THARewari (1) INDChennai (1) INDRoorkee (1) INDTaloja (1) IND
North Americas （3 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Elizabethtown KY USABellefontaine OH USASan Luis Potosiacute San Luis Potosiacute Mexico
Europe （6 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Fleurus BELAniche FRARoccasecca ITAChuderice CZENizhniy Novgorod RUSTatabanya HUN
As of March 2019
(1) Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1 plants）City State Country
Guaratingueta Sao Paulo Brazil
Glass for Displays
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Display Glass Products
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General name Product name Product description
TFT Glass Substrates AN100Alkali-free aluminosilicate glass substrates manufactured by the float process This display material has an exceptionally smooth and flat surface excellent transparency and thermal resistance
TFT Glass Substrates AN WizusTM Glass substrates with the worldrsquos lowest level of thermal shrinkage Optimal for use in high-
resolution display panels on smartphones and tablets etc
Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening Dragontrail
TMseries A specialty glass for chemical strengthening used as a cover glass for touchscreens on electronic
devices such as smartphones tablets and TVs
Glass Substrates for Touchscreen Panels
Glass substrate for touchscreen panels
Glass substrate used for touchscreens on electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets etc
Display glass products (including some of new function glass)
TFT Glass Substrates
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バックライト用ガラス管
Polarizing film
Polarizing film
Glass substrate
Glass substrate
Color filter
LCD
Backlight
Design filter
加飾フィルターTFT glass substrates AN100
AN100 is alkali-free glass It does not contain alkaline substances (soda ash) that are harmful to TFTs
Cross-section diagram of a LCD TV
Surface
AN100
TFT Glass Substrates
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0 10 20 30
One-fifthAN Wizus 7ppm
AN100 33ppm
（AGC）
Thermal Compaction（10minutes Heated to 600）
Resolution
～300ppi ～400ppi
～500ppi
500ppi～
HD (High Definition) model
Full HD model
～G45
G45 amp G6
High-resolution LTPS
AN100
AN WizusTM
a-Si Spec
Display glass substrates with worldrsquos lowest thermal shrinkage AN Wizustrade
Table of Contents
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Product informationArchitectural glass 14Automotive glass 23Glass for displays 32New function glass 40Electronic materials 49Chemicals ― Chlor-Alkali Urethane ― 59Chemicals ― FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals ― 65Chemicals ― Life Science― 73Ceramics 77
Corporate information 3
Corporate Information
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Name AGC Inc
Head Office
100-8405Shin-Marunouchi Bldg 1-5-1Marunouchi Chiyoda-ku Tokyo JAPANTel +81-(0)3-3218-5741Corporate Communications amp Investor Relations Div(Shin- Marunouchi Bldg 31F)Tel +81-(0)3-3218-5603 Fax +81-(0)3-3201-5390
Incorporated June 1 1950 〔Founded September 8 1907〕
President amp CEO Takuya Shimamura
Book closing date December 31
Capital 90873 million yen 〔Number of shares outstanding 227441381 shares〕(as of December 31 2018)
SubsidiariesSubsidiaries236 including 193 companies overseas(Consolidated subsidiaries 213 including 176 companies overseas)Affiliate companies 45 including 31 companies overseas
Employees of consolidated companies
54101
As of December 31 2018
Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
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Auditor(On a full-time basis) Tetsuo TatsunoAuditor(On a full-time basis) Yoshiyuki MorimotoAuditor Akio SakumiyaAuditor Yaeko Takeoka
Board of Directors
Audit amp Supervisory Board Members
Executive Officers
As of January 2020Director Kazuhiko IshimuraRepresentative Director Takuya ShimamuraRepresentative Director Yoshinori HiraiRepresentative Director Shinji MiyajiOutside Director Masako EgawaOutside Director Yasuchika HasegawaOutside Director Hiroyuki Yanagi
GMldquo General Manager
President amp CEOCEO Takuya ShimamuraExecutive Vice PresidentsCTO Yoshinori HiraiCFOCCOGM of Corporate Planning General Div Shinji MiyajiPresident of Chemicals Company Masao NemotoSenior Executive OfficersAssistant to CEO Marehisa IshikoPresident of Building amp Industrial Glass Company Jean-Franccedilois HerisPresident of Automotive Company Yoshinori KobayashiPresident of Electronics Company Kenzo MoriyamaGM of Human Resources Div Takashi MisuGM of Technology General Div Hideyuki Kurata
Executive OfficersAssistant to CEO Tadayuki OiChief Representative of AGC Group for Asia Pacific Kimikazu IchikawaGM of EHSQ General Div GM of AGC Yokohama Technical Center Shigekuni InoueGM of Display Glass General Div Electronics Company Seigo WashinoueGM of Essential Chemicals General Div Chemicals Company Kazuaki KogaRegional President for Asia Pacific Building amp Industrial Glass Company Masahiro TakedaGM of Technology Office Automotive Company Tatsuo SugiyamaGM of Electronic Materials General Div Electronics Company Takahisa SugiyamaRegional President for Europe Automotive Company Jean-Marc MeunierGM of Materials Integration Laboratories Technology General Div Naoki SugimotoGM of Purchase amp Logistics Div Fumiaki HayashiSenior Vice President of Automotive Company Katsufumi YajimaGM of Finance amp Control Div Toshiro KasuyaGM of Technology Management General Div Chemicals Company Tadashi HiraokaRegional President for Europe Building amp Industrial Glass Company Philippe BastienChief Representative of AGC Group for China Toshihiro UedaSenior Vice President of Building amp Industrial Glass Company Atsushi IchikawaGM of Strategy amp Planning Div Corporate Planning General Div Yoshio TakegawaGM of Business Development Div GM of Multi-Material General Div Satoshi TakadaGM of Performance Chemicals General Div Chemicals Company Hiroyoshi KitagawaGM of Legal Div Junichi KobayashiGM of Applied Glass Materials General Div Electronics Company) Nobuyuki SuzukiGM of Innovative Technology Laboratories Technology General Div Hiroki KamiyaGM of Production Technology Div Technology General Div Shinya MineGM of General Affairs Div Naoko Araki
Outside Corporate Auditor
Successive Presidents
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Position Name Term Memo
１ President Toshiya Iwasaki Sep 1907 ～ Oct 1930
２ Chairman Sanjiro Yamada Mar 1931 ～ Jun 1939 President position is vacant
３ President Masakichi Ono Jul 1939 ～ Dec 1943
４ President Kamesaburo Ikeda Mar 1943 ～ Mar 1946
５ President Kanichi Morimoto Mar 1946 ～ Dec 1946
６ President Kikuo Mori Dec 1946 ～ Apr 1950
７ President Tokiichiro Kuwata Apr 1950 ～ Jun 1950
８ President Kiichi Watanabe Jun 1950 ～ Feb 1952
９ President Kanichi Morimoto Feb 1952 ～ Aug 1967
10 President Motoharu Kurata Aug 1967 ～ Feb 1973
11 President Hideaki Yamashita Feb 1973 ～ Mar 1981
12 President Takeo Sakabe Mar 1981 ～ Jan 1987
13 President Jiro Furumoto Jan 1987 ～ Mar 1992
14 President Hiromichi Seya Mar 1992 ～ Jun 1998
15 President Shinya Ishizu Jun 1998 ～ Mar 2004
16 President Masahiro Kadomatsu Mar 2004 ～ Mar 2008
17 President Kazuhiko Ishimura Mar 2008 ～ Dec 2014
18 President Takuya Shimamura Jan 2015 ～
April 1944 ～ May 1950 （Former）Mitsubishi Kasei Kogyo Co Ltd
組織図
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Subsidiary2019年7月1日現在
Finance amp Control Division
General Affairs Division
Legal Division
Information Systems Division
Purchase amp Logistics Division
Strategyamp Planning Division
Productivity Innovation Division
Internal Audit Division
Business Development Division
Audi
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viso
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Au
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Sup
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Boa
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Com
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AGC Ceramics
Building amp Industrial Glass Company
Electronics Company
Chemicals Company
Corporate Administration Division
Human Resources Division
Technology General Division
Production Technology Division
Float Technology Promotion Division
Innovative Technology Laboratories
Materials Integration Laboratories
Planning Division
Automotive Company
Corporate Communicationsamp Investor Relations Division
Intellectual Property Division
Co-create Space Construction Project
SDGs Division
Multi-Material General Division
EHS Division
Quality Division
Smart AGC Promotion Division
Corporate Planning General Division
EHSQ General Division
423
267
193
117
Stock Information
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Shareholder structure
Major Shareholders (As of Dec 31 2018)
Financial Institution and Securities Firms
Foreign Investors and Others
Individuals and Others
Other Corporations
Major Shareholders Number of Shares Held (1000 shares)
Percentage of Total ()
The Master Trust Bank of Japan Ltd (Trust Account) 16425 742
Japan Trustee Services Bank Ltd (Trust Account) 11419 516
Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company 9615 434
Barclays Securities Japan Limited 6000 271
The Asahi Glass Foundation 5874 265
Mitsubishi Estate Co Ltd 4540 205
Asahi Glass Business Partner Shareholding Association 4160 188
Tokio Marine amp Nichido Fire Insurance Co Ltd 4036 182
Japan Trustee Services Bank Ltd (Trust Account 5) 3879 175
Japan Trustee Services Bank Ltd (Trust Account 9) 3738 169
In addition to the above AGC Inc holds treasury stock of 5944972 shares
Corporate History (1)
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19071909
19141916
191719391944
1950
19541956
19591964
1965
1970
Asahi Glass Company is establishedFlat glass production begins at Amagasaki (now Kansai) for the first time in JapanMakiyama (now Kitakyushu) Plant is establishedProduction of refractories begins and ceramics business launchesTsurumi Plant is establishedProduction of soda ash beginsIho (now Takasago) Plant is establishedMerges with Nippon Chemical Industries and Mitsubishi Chemical Industries is formedPursuant to the Company Reconstruction and Improvement Law Mitsubishi Chemical Industries is divided into Asahi Glass Nippon Kasei Kogyo (now Mitsubishi Chemical) and Shinko Rayon (now Mitsubishi Rayon) Asahi Glass Company is re-established and lists its stock on the stock exchanges in JapanProduction of CRT glass bulbs beginsProduction of automotive glass beginsThe Indo Asahi Glass Co Ltd is established and business launches in IndiaChiba Plant is establishedCaustic soda first is produced at Chiba PlantThai Asahi Glass Public Co Ltd is established and business launches in ThailandHazawa Research Center (now Research Center) is establishedThai Asahi Caustic Soda Co (now AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Co Ltd) is established and production of chemicals products begins in AsiaAichi Plant is established
1972
1974
1981
1985
1986
1988
1991
1992
1995
19961997
Sagami Works (now Sagami Plant) is establishedPT Asahimas Flat Glass Co Ltd is established and business launches in IndonesiaKashima Plant is establishedThai Safety Glass Co Ltd (now AGC Automotive (Thailand) Co Ltd) is established and automotive glass production begins in AsiaAsahi Glass acquires Glaverbel SA (AGC Glass Europe) a glass company in Belgium and launches business in EuropeAP Techno glass Co (now AGC Flat Glass North America Inc) is established automotive glass production begins in the USA Production of synthetic quartz glass beginsPT Asahimas SUBENTRA Chemical (now PT Asahimas Chemical) established in IndonesiaMakes capital participation into AFG Industries (now AGC Flat Glass North America) and flat glass production begins in the USAMakes capital participation into Splintex SA (now AGC Automotive Europe Inc) and automotive glass production begins in EuropeMakes capital participation into Glavunion (now AGC Flat Glass Czech as clen AGC Group) and launches business in Czech RepublicDalian Asahi Float Glass Co Ltd (now AGC Flat Glass (Dalian) Co Ltd) is established and flat glass production begins in ChinaProduction of TCO glass substrates for LCDs begins at Asahi Glass Fine Techno (now AGC Display Glass Yonezawa Co Ltd) Production of alkali-free glass for TFT-LCD glass substrates beginsQinhuangdao Haiyan Safety Glass Co Ltd is established and production of automotive glass business begins in ChinaProduction of glass substrates for Plasma Display Panels (PDPs) begins Makes capital participation into Bor Glass Works (now OJSC AGC Bor Glassworks) and launches business in Russia
Corporate History (2)
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1999
2000
20022003
2004
2007
2008
2009
2010
201120122013
Acquires Imperial Chemical Industries PLCrsquos fluoropolymer business and launches production of fluorochemicals in EuropeAsahi Glass Fine Techno Taiwan Co Ltd (now AGC Display Glass Taiwan Co Ltd) is established and production of TFT-LCD glass substrates beginsGlobal In-House Company System is introducedProduction of PDP glass substrates begins at Hanwook Techno Glass Co LtdAGC Automotive Hungary Ltd is established and automotive glass production begins in HungaryAsahi Glass Fine Techno Korea Co Ltd (now AGC Fine Techno Korea Co Ltd ) is established and production of TFT-LCD glass substrates begins in South KoreaThe corporate brand of the AGC Group is unified to AGCTransfers the shares of Asahi Fiberglass Co Ltd and withdraws from glass fiber businessTransfers the shares of Optrex Corporation and withdraws from LCD display device businessTerminates automotive glass business at Kitakyushu plantBegins production of specialty glass for chemical strengthening for smart phones tablet PCs etcAGC Display Glass (Kunshan) Co Ltd s established as a production base for TFT-LCD glass substrates in ChinaTerminates production of CRT glass bulbs at Hankuk Electric Glass Co Ltd and withdraws from CRT glass bulb businessAGC Glass Brazil inc is established and business launches in BrazilStrategic partnership with Interpane in GermanyAGC Automotive Mexico S DE RL DE CV is established
2014
20152016
2018
Acquires a Vietnamese polyvinyl chloride (PVC) company Phu My Plastics amp Chemicals Co Ltd (now AGC Chemicals Vietnam Co Ltd ) AGC and Obeikan Glass agreed to set up a JV for architectural glassAcquires NordGlass automotive replacement glass company in PolandAGCrsquos First Automotive Glass Production Base is established in North Africa(Morocco)Bioscience businesses in Japan the US and Europe consolidated and integrated management as AGC Biologics begins Change of corporate name to AGC Inc (1st July)
AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
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年 ASIAJapan1097
1956
1964
1972
1992
2000
2003
2014
【Japan】1907 Asahi Glass Company founded
【India】Glass production begins in India AGC becomes one of the first Japanese private companies to enter the Indian market
【Thailand】Thai Asahi Glass Public Co Ltd (AGC Flat Glass (Thailand) Public Co Ltd)established
【Indonesia】 PT Asahimas Flat Glass Co Ltd established in Indonesia First entry into the Indonesian market
【China】 Dalian Asahi Float Glass Co Ltd (now AGC Flat Glass (Dalian) Co Ltd)established in China Production of flat glass begins in China
【Taiwan】 Asahi Glass Fine Techno Taiwan Co Ltd (AGC Display Glass Taiwan Co Ltd) established Production of LCD glass substrates begins in Taiwan
【Korea】 At Hanwook Techno Glass Co Ltd production of PDP glass substrates begins in Korea
【Vietnam】 AGC acquire a Vietnamese polyvinyl chloride (PVC) company Phu My Plastics amp Chemicals Co Ltd
【Saudi Arabia】 AGC and Obeikan Glass agreed to set up a JV for architectural glass
年 EuropeEMEA1981
1997
1999
2004
2012
2015
2019
【Belgium】 Asahi Glass acquires Glaverbel SA (AGC Glass Europe SA) a glass company in Belgium First entry into Europe
【Russia】 Capital participation made in Bor Glassworks (OJSC AGC BorGlassworks) First entry into the Russian market
【UK】 Imperial Chemical Industries PLCrsquos (AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd) fluoropolymers business acquired Production of fluorochemicals begins in Europe
【Hungary】 AGC Automotive Hungary Ltd established Production of automotive glass begins in Hungary
【Germany】 Strategic partnership with Interpane in Germany (Became a consolidated subsidiary)
【Poland】 AGC acquires NordGlass automotive replacement glass company in Poland
【Morocco】 Automotive Glass Production Base established in Morocco
年 Americas1985
2011
2013
2018
【USA】 AP Technoglass Co (Automotive glass division in AGC Flat Glass North America Inc) established Production of automotive glass begins in the USA
【Brazil】 AGC Glass Brazil Inc established First entry into the Brazilian market
【Mexico】 AGC Automotive Mexico S DE RL DE CV established
【USA】 AGC Biologics consolidated and integrated management for bioscience business
This list shows AGCrsquos first entry into the region
AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
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As of December 31 2018
The Group operates in approximately 30 countries and regions in the worldTotal 213 consolidated subsidiaries (37 in Japan176 overseas)
Europe106
JapanAsia92
Americas18
Europe JapanAsia AmericasCompany Region Company Region Company Region
AGC Glass Europe SA Belgium AGC Glass Products Co Ltd Japan AGC Glass Company North America
The United States
AGC Automotive Europe SA Belgium AGC Glass Kenzai Co Ltd Japan AGC Glass Brazil Inc BrazilAGC Flat Glass Czech as clenAGC Group
Czech Republic AGC Techno Glass Co Ltd Japan
AGC Flat Glass Klin LLC Russia Ise Chemicals Corporation JapanOJSC AGC Bor Glassworks Russia AGC Ceramics Co Ltd Japan
AGC Automotive (China) ChinaAGC Display Glass (Shenzhen) ChinaAGC Fine Techno Korea Co Ltd KoreaAGC Display Glass Taiwan Co Ltd TaiwanPT Asahimas Chemical IndonesiaPT Asahimas Flat Glass Indonesia
Major subsidiaries
AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
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Name Address ProductKansai Plant(Amagasaki factory)
660-08572 Nishimukaijima-cho Amagasaki-shi Hyogo Pre FPD glass substrates
Kansai Plant(Takasago factory)
676-86555-6-1 Umei Takasago-shi Hyogo Pre
FPD glass substratesSemiconductor production
Keihin Plant 230-00451-1 Suehiro-cho Tsurumi-ku Yokohama-shi Kanagawa Pre
FPD glass substratesFigured glass
Chiba Plant 290-856610 Goikaigan Ichihara-shi Chiba Pre
Chlor-alkali FluoropolymerBiopharmaceutical CMO service
Aichi Plant 470-23941 Asahi Taketoyo-cho Chita-gun Aichi Pre
Automotive glass and Glass for Solar Cells
Kashima Plant 314-019525 Higashiwada Kamisu-shi Ibaraki Pre
Flat glass FluoropolymerSodium bicarbonate
Sagami Plant 243-0301426-1 Sumida Aikawamachi Aiko-gun Kanagawa Pre Automotive glass
Research Center221-87551150 Hazawa-cho Kanagawa-ku Yokohama-shi Kanagawa Pre
Research amp Development
As of December 31 2018
AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
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As a comprehensive glass manufacturer the AGC Group manufactures a wide variety of glass products
Automotive
TNSTN
Building
Soda-lime glass
TFT-LCD
Alkali-free glass
Chemical Strengthening glass
Aluminosilicateglass
Synthetic quartz
Quarts
Physics andchemistryequipment
Heat-resistantcookware
Borosilicate glass
Optics use
Bismuth-basedglass
Architectural Glass
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Architectural Glass Products
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General name Representative product name Product description
Float glass Float glassTransparent flat sheet glass The most common type of flat glass used for construction purposes Can be produced with a thickness of between 3mm and 25mm with the maximum size of about 3m in width and about 10m maximum in length
Laminated glass Lamisafetrade SECU-REConsists of two pieces of glass with an interlayer film inserted in between Very few fragments scatter even when glass breaks and objects do not penetrate the glass easily Excellent for disastercrime prevention Also has UV blocking properties
IGU (Insulated Glass Unit)
PairglasstradeMyMutetrade （noise reduction）
Consists of two pieces of glass with dried air and heat-insulating gas enclosed in between Provides excellent heat insulation energy conservation and dew condensation prevention
Low-E IGUSunbalancetradePairplustrade （renovations）
IGU with special metal film coating on the inner surface of one of the glass Provides enhanced heat insulatingshielding performance
Tempered glassTemperlitetradeSchool TempertradeMistron AcetradeHome Mistron
Safety glass with the strength 3~5 times greater than ordinary glass produced through special heating and cooling processes Superior resistance to breakage and even when breaks it fragments into small pebble-sized pieces
Heat-resistant Tempered Glass
Mybokatrade Fire-resistant glass with heat-resisting properties produced through a special tempering process This non-wired glass provides a clear view
Mirrors SunmirrortradeG Environmentally friendly mirror with lead-free back paint coating
Colored glass LACOBELtradeMATELUXtrade Painted glass produced by adding special paint coating on the back surface of glass Mainly used as interior glass for commercial facilities
Figured glass Kasumitrade Flat glass with a template pattern on one side Provides privacy while letting light through Also brings interior effect
Wired glass Hishiwiretrade Crosswire Glass with wire mesh enclosed Used for fire protection doors
Low-E Insulated Glass Units
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A greater heat insulatingshielding performance achieved with a special metallic coating (Low-E coating) between the IG unit
Special metal coating (Low-E coating) selectively transmitsreflects light and heat
Glass
Dry airgas
Moisture absorption
material
Energy-saving with Ecoglass (in Japan)
Outside Inside
Ecoglass
１ ２
Household Ecoglass use in 2010 (estimated based on approx 5000 households in total)
We can save the electricity equivalent to the amount generated by two nuclear reactors
100 million kilowattreactor
Single glass windows
71
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Ecoglass 6
If every household in Japan uses Ecoglass
IGU 23
Reference Flat Glass Manufacturers Association of Japan
Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
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Ecoglass (Low-E insulating glass unit) inserted into an ordinary single-pane window sash
Additional layer of glass added to the existing glasswindow sash to enhance the functionality
PairPlustrade Mado2tradeHeat
insulation
Solar control
Anti condensation
Heat insulation
Anti condensation
Noise reduction
Solar control
Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
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ATTOCHtradeHeat
insulation
Solar control
Anti condensation
ATTOCHtrade converts single-pane fixed windows of office buildings and stores into energy-saving insulated glass units simply by installinglow-E glass from the inside
Product LinesWILD ATTOCHtrade
WILD ATTOCH is enables single-story retail shops to do energy-saving reform without disrupting store operations
ATTOCH with horizontal-striped PV module creates power while allowing sunlight to shine through
ATTOCHtrade SUNJOULE ＳＵＤＡＲＥ
Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
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It serves as a good protection against crime and disasters The interlayer film laminated between two pieces of glass will hold the shards in place even if the glass is broken It also prevents the glass from being completely penetrated
AGCrsquos fire-resistant product lineup consists of wired glass and non-wired heat-resistant tempered glass ldquoMybokatraderdquo
Non-wired heat-resistant tempered glass1) Provides a clear view2) No thermal breakage (as compared to wired glass)3) Lighter-weight amp easier openclose than wired glass
Glass
Special film
Safety Glass (Laminated glass) Fire-resistant Glass
Decorative Glass
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Lacobel is painted glass for indoor applications which is made by applying a layer of special coating onto the back surface of the glassThis product creates a beautiful color contrast adding a stylish atmosphere to the room interior
Clearsighttrade is anti-reflective glass with special coating applied on both surfaces thereby reducing light reflectance on the glass surface With improved coating durability Clearsight can be used outdoor Also it can be processed into double glazing glass and laminated glass
LacobeltradeColored glass for interior use
Clearsighttrade Anti-reflective Glass Ideal for Outdoor Use
Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
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Raw materials charge
Fining furnace( About 1100～1300 )
Melting furnace(1600 ～)
Float bath
Annealing CuttingRaw materialsSilica sandSoda ashSalt cakeDolomiteLimestoneFeldspar
Glass sizeMaximum 10mtimes3m
Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
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JapanAsia Pacific （11 plants 14floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Number of FLs
Kashima JPN １
Aichi JPN ２
Suzhou CHN １
Jakarta IDN ２
Surabaya IDN ２
Manila PHL １
Samut Prakarn THA １
Chon Buri THA １
Taloja () IND １
Roorkee () IND １
Total 36 float lines (three lines are managed by equity method affiliate）
Europe （9 plants 17floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Number of FLs
Moustier BEL ４
Boussois FRA ２
Seingbouse FRA １
Osterweddingen () DEU １
Cuneo ITA １
Sagunto ESP １
Retenice CZE ３
Nizhniy Novgorod RUS ２
Klin RUS ２
Americas （3 plants 4 floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ
Number of FLs
Greenland TN ２
Richmond KY １
Spring Hill KS １
As of March 2019
() Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1plants 1 floats）City CountryState Number
of FLsGuaratingueta Brazil Sao Paulo １
Automotive Glass
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Automotive Glass
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General name Product description
BasicautomotiveGlass
Laminated glass Consists of two pieces of glass with an interlayer film in between Very few fragments scatter even when glass breaks and objects do not penetrate the glass easily Excellent for crimedisaster prevention
Tempered glass Glass with enhanced strength and safety through heating and cooling processes Tempered glass gets crumbled into small pebble-sized pieces at the time of breakage
Value-add automotive glass
Comfort
99 UV cut glass Cuts over 99 of ultraviolet rays Effective in preventing sun burn and damage on interior materials
IR cut glass
Heat-shielding glass that has good radio transmission and blocks approximately 90 of infrared rays with the special interlayer film between two pieces of glass Effectively blocks the wavelength that causes frizzling sensations on skin
Heat-shielding glass that effectively reflects infrared rays with special coating on the inner surface
Privacy glass Special colorant element added to the glass composition Provides greater privacy and heat shielding effect
Acoustic glass Laminated glass with improved acoustic insulation Provides a quieter driving experience
Laminated side window Laminated glass used in side doors Provides greater crime prevention and acoustic insulation
Visibility
Water repellent door glass
Automotive door glass with high reactive fluorine and silicone coating Provides excellent water repellency and strength as well as improved visibility in the rain
Snow-melting Ice-melting front glass
Windshield with conductive ink (heating element) printed on the surface Provides snow-melting and ice-melting functions using electric current
Electro-thermal defogging glass
Rear glass with conductive ink (heating element) printed on the surface which provides anti-fogging function using electric current
Informationtelecommunications
Printed glass antenna Automotive antenna with conductive ink printed on the glass surface Provides flexibility in design and excellent durability
Embedded DTV glass antenna
DTV (Digital Television) antenna that is sealed on the windshield Provides flexibility in design and excellent durability
Glass for head-up display Windshield with a speed meter and other indicators displayed on the glass
Design Module assy window Glass with the peripheral resin parts all integrated in a single unit
IR-blocking Glass
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UV absorbent kneaded into interlayer
Efficiently blocks middle infrared rays (IR) which cause the skin to feel heat under the sun and reduces irritations caused by direct sunlight
Provides greater interior comfort and improves fuel efficiency by controlling temperature increase inside the vehicle
Filters out approximately 99 of UVrays which can cause aging of the skin
Good radio-wave transmission
Increased comfort by cutting both IR amp UV rays
UV Visible light
Near-infrared Middle -infrared
Comparison in the Penetration of Sunrays
Pene
trat
ion
()
Normal green glass
A significant cut in middle infrared rays which cause the skin to feel heat
IR-Cut Glass
Glass
Interlayer
IR AbsorbentWavelength (nm)
Coolverretrade
UV-blocking Tempered Glass
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The world first1 approx 992 UV blocking tempered glass for automotive front door windows developed from womenrsquos standpoint
According to a face to face survey with a particular focus on female drivers in Japan what they are most concerned about automotive glasswindows is UV rays
Excellent UV blocking performance is achieved with a newly developed high-performance UV absorbing layer on the surface of existing UV blocking glass
UV Verre Premium trade blocks UV rays as effectively as wearing sun-protection gloves The same heat absorption function as UV Verre
（Approx 90 UV block） (Approx 99 UV block)
ガラス無し
UV exposure test results
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20102 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050-1990
UV checker turnsinto dark red
UV checker turnsinto pale red
Almost no color change occurs
Structure of UV blocking tempered glassExisting UV blocking tempered glass
New UV blocking tempered glass
ldquoUV Verrerdquo ldquoUV Verre Premiumrdquo
UV absorbent
Existing UV blocking tempered glass
High-performanceUV absorbing layer
UV absorbent kneaded into glass
Existing UV blocking tempered glass＋High-performance UV absorbing layer
ldquoUV Verre PremiumrdquoldquoUV VerrerdquoDirect sunlight
UV Verre Premiumtrade
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
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Blocks infrared (IR) rays as well as UV rays effectively eliminating discomfort caused by infrared rays such as ldquouncomfortable heat inside the carrdquo and ldquofrizzling sensation on the arms while drivingrdquo
Provides driving comfort and by mitigating heat inside the car and enabling drivers to reduce air conditioning use helps to lower environment impacts
Ordinary tempered glass for automotive front door windows
Results of infrared rays irradiation test
Structure of UV blocking
tempered glass onto which UV absorbent is
applied
High-performance UV and IR
absorbing layerInside the car
Outside the car
Skin surface temperature 414 degrees C feeling a frizzling sensation
Two degrees lower with no frizzlingsensationSkin surface temperature 394 degrees CResults may differ depending on the testing conditions
The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensation
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050
UV Verre Premiumtrade Cool on
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
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The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensationAGC has achieved the worldrsquos first3
approximately 99 UV-cut for all windows covering all directions
Through employing UV absorption component of existing Privact Glass realized 99 UV cut with high level of heat insulation1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO90503 As of Nov 2015 according to AGC survey
First in the world to achieve with single sheet of glass (excluding the windshield)
UV Verre Premium Privashieldtrade
Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
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Washing
Inner sheet printing
Bending furnace
Glass
MoldBeveling
Layer
Outer sheetInner sheet
Lay up outskirt trimming
Inspection Packing Shipment
Pre-press
Pressing (Autoclave)
CuttingLoading of new glass
Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
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Loading of new glass
BevelingNew Gravity Furnace
WashingPrinting
Gas Furnace
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Inspection
Packing
Shipment
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Cutting
Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
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Automotive Glass PlantsJapanAsia Pacific （12 plants）
Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Aichi JPNSagami JPNQinhuangdao CHNFoshan CHNSuzhou CHNCikampek IDNBangpakong THARewari (1) INDChennai (1) INDRoorkee (1) INDTaloja (1) IND
North Americas （3 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Elizabethtown KY USABellefontaine OH USASan Luis Potosiacute San Luis Potosiacute Mexico
Europe （6 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Fleurus BELAniche FRARoccasecca ITAChuderice CZENizhniy Novgorod RUSTatabanya HUN
As of March 2019
(1) Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1 plants）City State Country
Guaratingueta Sao Paulo Brazil
Glass for Displays
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Display Glass Products
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General name Product name Product description
TFT Glass Substrates AN100Alkali-free aluminosilicate glass substrates manufactured by the float process This display material has an exceptionally smooth and flat surface excellent transparency and thermal resistance
TFT Glass Substrates AN WizusTM Glass substrates with the worldrsquos lowest level of thermal shrinkage Optimal for use in high-
resolution display panels on smartphones and tablets etc
Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening Dragontrail
TMseries A specialty glass for chemical strengthening used as a cover glass for touchscreens on electronic
devices such as smartphones tablets and TVs
Glass Substrates for Touchscreen Panels
Glass substrate for touchscreen panels
Glass substrate used for touchscreens on electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets etc
Display glass products (including some of new function glass)
TFT Glass Substrates
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バックライト用ガラス管
Polarizing film
Polarizing film
Glass substrate
Glass substrate
Color filter
LCD
Backlight
Design filter
加飾フィルターTFT glass substrates AN100
AN100 is alkali-free glass It does not contain alkaline substances (soda ash) that are harmful to TFTs
Cross-section diagram of a LCD TV
Surface
AN100
TFT Glass Substrates
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0 10 20 30
One-fifthAN Wizus 7ppm
AN100 33ppm
（AGC）
Thermal Compaction（10minutes Heated to 600）
Resolution
～300ppi ～400ppi
～500ppi
500ppi～
HD (High Definition) model
Full HD model
～G45
G45 amp G6
High-resolution LTPS
AN100
AN WizusTM
a-Si Spec
Display glass substrates with worldrsquos lowest thermal shrinkage AN Wizustrade
Corporate Information
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Name AGC Inc
Head Office
100-8405Shin-Marunouchi Bldg 1-5-1Marunouchi Chiyoda-ku Tokyo JAPANTel +81-(0)3-3218-5741Corporate Communications amp Investor Relations Div(Shin- Marunouchi Bldg 31F)Tel +81-(0)3-3218-5603 Fax +81-(0)3-3201-5390
Incorporated June 1 1950 〔Founded September 8 1907〕
President amp CEO Takuya Shimamura
Book closing date December 31
Capital 90873 million yen 〔Number of shares outstanding 227441381 shares〕(as of December 31 2018)
SubsidiariesSubsidiaries236 including 193 companies overseas(Consolidated subsidiaries 213 including 176 companies overseas)Affiliate companies 45 including 31 companies overseas
Employees of consolidated companies
54101
As of December 31 2018
Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
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Auditor(On a full-time basis) Tetsuo TatsunoAuditor(On a full-time basis) Yoshiyuki MorimotoAuditor Akio SakumiyaAuditor Yaeko Takeoka
Board of Directors
Audit amp Supervisory Board Members
Executive Officers
As of January 2020Director Kazuhiko IshimuraRepresentative Director Takuya ShimamuraRepresentative Director Yoshinori HiraiRepresentative Director Shinji MiyajiOutside Director Masako EgawaOutside Director Yasuchika HasegawaOutside Director Hiroyuki Yanagi
GMldquo General Manager
President amp CEOCEO Takuya ShimamuraExecutive Vice PresidentsCTO Yoshinori HiraiCFOCCOGM of Corporate Planning General Div Shinji MiyajiPresident of Chemicals Company Masao NemotoSenior Executive OfficersAssistant to CEO Marehisa IshikoPresident of Building amp Industrial Glass Company Jean-Franccedilois HerisPresident of Automotive Company Yoshinori KobayashiPresident of Electronics Company Kenzo MoriyamaGM of Human Resources Div Takashi MisuGM of Technology General Div Hideyuki Kurata
Executive OfficersAssistant to CEO Tadayuki OiChief Representative of AGC Group for Asia Pacific Kimikazu IchikawaGM of EHSQ General Div GM of AGC Yokohama Technical Center Shigekuni InoueGM of Display Glass General Div Electronics Company Seigo WashinoueGM of Essential Chemicals General Div Chemicals Company Kazuaki KogaRegional President for Asia Pacific Building amp Industrial Glass Company Masahiro TakedaGM of Technology Office Automotive Company Tatsuo SugiyamaGM of Electronic Materials General Div Electronics Company Takahisa SugiyamaRegional President for Europe Automotive Company Jean-Marc MeunierGM of Materials Integration Laboratories Technology General Div Naoki SugimotoGM of Purchase amp Logistics Div Fumiaki HayashiSenior Vice President of Automotive Company Katsufumi YajimaGM of Finance amp Control Div Toshiro KasuyaGM of Technology Management General Div Chemicals Company Tadashi HiraokaRegional President for Europe Building amp Industrial Glass Company Philippe BastienChief Representative of AGC Group for China Toshihiro UedaSenior Vice President of Building amp Industrial Glass Company Atsushi IchikawaGM of Strategy amp Planning Div Corporate Planning General Div Yoshio TakegawaGM of Business Development Div GM of Multi-Material General Div Satoshi TakadaGM of Performance Chemicals General Div Chemicals Company Hiroyoshi KitagawaGM of Legal Div Junichi KobayashiGM of Applied Glass Materials General Div Electronics Company) Nobuyuki SuzukiGM of Innovative Technology Laboratories Technology General Div Hiroki KamiyaGM of Production Technology Div Technology General Div Shinya MineGM of General Affairs Div Naoko Araki
Outside Corporate Auditor
Successive Presidents
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Position Name Term Memo
１ President Toshiya Iwasaki Sep 1907 ～ Oct 1930
２ Chairman Sanjiro Yamada Mar 1931 ～ Jun 1939 President position is vacant
３ President Masakichi Ono Jul 1939 ～ Dec 1943
４ President Kamesaburo Ikeda Mar 1943 ～ Mar 1946
５ President Kanichi Morimoto Mar 1946 ～ Dec 1946
６ President Kikuo Mori Dec 1946 ～ Apr 1950
７ President Tokiichiro Kuwata Apr 1950 ～ Jun 1950
８ President Kiichi Watanabe Jun 1950 ～ Feb 1952
９ President Kanichi Morimoto Feb 1952 ～ Aug 1967
10 President Motoharu Kurata Aug 1967 ～ Feb 1973
11 President Hideaki Yamashita Feb 1973 ～ Mar 1981
12 President Takeo Sakabe Mar 1981 ～ Jan 1987
13 President Jiro Furumoto Jan 1987 ～ Mar 1992
14 President Hiromichi Seya Mar 1992 ～ Jun 1998
15 President Shinya Ishizu Jun 1998 ～ Mar 2004
16 President Masahiro Kadomatsu Mar 2004 ～ Mar 2008
17 President Kazuhiko Ishimura Mar 2008 ～ Dec 2014
18 President Takuya Shimamura Jan 2015 ～
April 1944 ～ May 1950 （Former）Mitsubishi Kasei Kogyo Co Ltd
組織図
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Subsidiary2019年7月1日現在
Finance amp Control Division
General Affairs Division
Legal Division
Information Systems Division
Purchase amp Logistics Division
Strategyamp Planning Division
Productivity Innovation Division
Internal Audit Division
Business Development Division
Audi
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viso
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Au
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Sup
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Boa
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Dire
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Man
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Com
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AGC Ceramics
Building amp Industrial Glass Company
Electronics Company
Chemicals Company
Corporate Administration Division
Human Resources Division
Technology General Division
Production Technology Division
Float Technology Promotion Division
Innovative Technology Laboratories
Materials Integration Laboratories
Planning Division
Automotive Company
Corporate Communicationsamp Investor Relations Division
Intellectual Property Division
Co-create Space Construction Project
SDGs Division
Multi-Material General Division
EHS Division
Quality Division
Smart AGC Promotion Division
Corporate Planning General Division
EHSQ General Division
423
267
193
117
Stock Information
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Shareholder structure
Major Shareholders (As of Dec 31 2018)
Financial Institution and Securities Firms
Foreign Investors and Others
Individuals and Others
Other Corporations
Major Shareholders Number of Shares Held (1000 shares)
Percentage of Total ()
The Master Trust Bank of Japan Ltd (Trust Account) 16425 742
Japan Trustee Services Bank Ltd (Trust Account) 11419 516
Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company 9615 434
Barclays Securities Japan Limited 6000 271
The Asahi Glass Foundation 5874 265
Mitsubishi Estate Co Ltd 4540 205
Asahi Glass Business Partner Shareholding Association 4160 188
Tokio Marine amp Nichido Fire Insurance Co Ltd 4036 182
Japan Trustee Services Bank Ltd (Trust Account 5) 3879 175
Japan Trustee Services Bank Ltd (Trust Account 9) 3738 169
In addition to the above AGC Inc holds treasury stock of 5944972 shares
Corporate History (1)
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19071909
19141916
191719391944
1950
19541956
19591964
1965
1970
Asahi Glass Company is establishedFlat glass production begins at Amagasaki (now Kansai) for the first time in JapanMakiyama (now Kitakyushu) Plant is establishedProduction of refractories begins and ceramics business launchesTsurumi Plant is establishedProduction of soda ash beginsIho (now Takasago) Plant is establishedMerges with Nippon Chemical Industries and Mitsubishi Chemical Industries is formedPursuant to the Company Reconstruction and Improvement Law Mitsubishi Chemical Industries is divided into Asahi Glass Nippon Kasei Kogyo (now Mitsubishi Chemical) and Shinko Rayon (now Mitsubishi Rayon) Asahi Glass Company is re-established and lists its stock on the stock exchanges in JapanProduction of CRT glass bulbs beginsProduction of automotive glass beginsThe Indo Asahi Glass Co Ltd is established and business launches in IndiaChiba Plant is establishedCaustic soda first is produced at Chiba PlantThai Asahi Glass Public Co Ltd is established and business launches in ThailandHazawa Research Center (now Research Center) is establishedThai Asahi Caustic Soda Co (now AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Co Ltd) is established and production of chemicals products begins in AsiaAichi Plant is established
1972
1974
1981
1985
1986
1988
1991
1992
1995
19961997
Sagami Works (now Sagami Plant) is establishedPT Asahimas Flat Glass Co Ltd is established and business launches in IndonesiaKashima Plant is establishedThai Safety Glass Co Ltd (now AGC Automotive (Thailand) Co Ltd) is established and automotive glass production begins in AsiaAsahi Glass acquires Glaverbel SA (AGC Glass Europe) a glass company in Belgium and launches business in EuropeAP Techno glass Co (now AGC Flat Glass North America Inc) is established automotive glass production begins in the USA Production of synthetic quartz glass beginsPT Asahimas SUBENTRA Chemical (now PT Asahimas Chemical) established in IndonesiaMakes capital participation into AFG Industries (now AGC Flat Glass North America) and flat glass production begins in the USAMakes capital participation into Splintex SA (now AGC Automotive Europe Inc) and automotive glass production begins in EuropeMakes capital participation into Glavunion (now AGC Flat Glass Czech as clen AGC Group) and launches business in Czech RepublicDalian Asahi Float Glass Co Ltd (now AGC Flat Glass (Dalian) Co Ltd) is established and flat glass production begins in ChinaProduction of TCO glass substrates for LCDs begins at Asahi Glass Fine Techno (now AGC Display Glass Yonezawa Co Ltd) Production of alkali-free glass for TFT-LCD glass substrates beginsQinhuangdao Haiyan Safety Glass Co Ltd is established and production of automotive glass business begins in ChinaProduction of glass substrates for Plasma Display Panels (PDPs) begins Makes capital participation into Bor Glass Works (now OJSC AGC Bor Glassworks) and launches business in Russia
Corporate History (2)
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1999
2000
20022003
2004
2007
2008
2009
2010
201120122013
Acquires Imperial Chemical Industries PLCrsquos fluoropolymer business and launches production of fluorochemicals in EuropeAsahi Glass Fine Techno Taiwan Co Ltd (now AGC Display Glass Taiwan Co Ltd) is established and production of TFT-LCD glass substrates beginsGlobal In-House Company System is introducedProduction of PDP glass substrates begins at Hanwook Techno Glass Co LtdAGC Automotive Hungary Ltd is established and automotive glass production begins in HungaryAsahi Glass Fine Techno Korea Co Ltd (now AGC Fine Techno Korea Co Ltd ) is established and production of TFT-LCD glass substrates begins in South KoreaThe corporate brand of the AGC Group is unified to AGCTransfers the shares of Asahi Fiberglass Co Ltd and withdraws from glass fiber businessTransfers the shares of Optrex Corporation and withdraws from LCD display device businessTerminates automotive glass business at Kitakyushu plantBegins production of specialty glass for chemical strengthening for smart phones tablet PCs etcAGC Display Glass (Kunshan) Co Ltd s established as a production base for TFT-LCD glass substrates in ChinaTerminates production of CRT glass bulbs at Hankuk Electric Glass Co Ltd and withdraws from CRT glass bulb businessAGC Glass Brazil inc is established and business launches in BrazilStrategic partnership with Interpane in GermanyAGC Automotive Mexico S DE RL DE CV is established
2014
20152016
2018
Acquires a Vietnamese polyvinyl chloride (PVC) company Phu My Plastics amp Chemicals Co Ltd (now AGC Chemicals Vietnam Co Ltd ) AGC and Obeikan Glass agreed to set up a JV for architectural glassAcquires NordGlass automotive replacement glass company in PolandAGCrsquos First Automotive Glass Production Base is established in North Africa(Morocco)Bioscience businesses in Japan the US and Europe consolidated and integrated management as AGC Biologics begins Change of corporate name to AGC Inc (1st July)
AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
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年 ASIAJapan1097
1956
1964
1972
1992
2000
2003
2014
【Japan】1907 Asahi Glass Company founded
【India】Glass production begins in India AGC becomes one of the first Japanese private companies to enter the Indian market
【Thailand】Thai Asahi Glass Public Co Ltd (AGC Flat Glass (Thailand) Public Co Ltd)established
【Indonesia】 PT Asahimas Flat Glass Co Ltd established in Indonesia First entry into the Indonesian market
【China】 Dalian Asahi Float Glass Co Ltd (now AGC Flat Glass (Dalian) Co Ltd)established in China Production of flat glass begins in China
【Taiwan】 Asahi Glass Fine Techno Taiwan Co Ltd (AGC Display Glass Taiwan Co Ltd) established Production of LCD glass substrates begins in Taiwan
【Korea】 At Hanwook Techno Glass Co Ltd production of PDP glass substrates begins in Korea
【Vietnam】 AGC acquire a Vietnamese polyvinyl chloride (PVC) company Phu My Plastics amp Chemicals Co Ltd
【Saudi Arabia】 AGC and Obeikan Glass agreed to set up a JV for architectural glass
年 EuropeEMEA1981
1997
1999
2004
2012
2015
2019
【Belgium】 Asahi Glass acquires Glaverbel SA (AGC Glass Europe SA) a glass company in Belgium First entry into Europe
【Russia】 Capital participation made in Bor Glassworks (OJSC AGC BorGlassworks) First entry into the Russian market
【UK】 Imperial Chemical Industries PLCrsquos (AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd) fluoropolymers business acquired Production of fluorochemicals begins in Europe
【Hungary】 AGC Automotive Hungary Ltd established Production of automotive glass begins in Hungary
【Germany】 Strategic partnership with Interpane in Germany (Became a consolidated subsidiary)
【Poland】 AGC acquires NordGlass automotive replacement glass company in Poland
【Morocco】 Automotive Glass Production Base established in Morocco
年 Americas1985
2011
2013
2018
【USA】 AP Technoglass Co (Automotive glass division in AGC Flat Glass North America Inc) established Production of automotive glass begins in the USA
【Brazil】 AGC Glass Brazil Inc established First entry into the Brazilian market
【Mexico】 AGC Automotive Mexico S DE RL DE CV established
【USA】 AGC Biologics consolidated and integrated management for bioscience business
This list shows AGCrsquos first entry into the region
AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
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As of December 31 2018
The Group operates in approximately 30 countries and regions in the worldTotal 213 consolidated subsidiaries (37 in Japan176 overseas)
Europe106
JapanAsia92
Americas18
Europe JapanAsia AmericasCompany Region Company Region Company Region
AGC Glass Europe SA Belgium AGC Glass Products Co Ltd Japan AGC Glass Company North America
The United States
AGC Automotive Europe SA Belgium AGC Glass Kenzai Co Ltd Japan AGC Glass Brazil Inc BrazilAGC Flat Glass Czech as clenAGC Group
Czech Republic AGC Techno Glass Co Ltd Japan
AGC Flat Glass Klin LLC Russia Ise Chemicals Corporation JapanOJSC AGC Bor Glassworks Russia AGC Ceramics Co Ltd Japan
AGC Automotive (China) ChinaAGC Display Glass (Shenzhen) ChinaAGC Fine Techno Korea Co Ltd KoreaAGC Display Glass Taiwan Co Ltd TaiwanPT Asahimas Chemical IndonesiaPT Asahimas Flat Glass Indonesia
Major subsidiaries
AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
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Name Address ProductKansai Plant(Amagasaki factory)
660-08572 Nishimukaijima-cho Amagasaki-shi Hyogo Pre FPD glass substrates
Kansai Plant(Takasago factory)
676-86555-6-1 Umei Takasago-shi Hyogo Pre
FPD glass substratesSemiconductor production
Keihin Plant 230-00451-1 Suehiro-cho Tsurumi-ku Yokohama-shi Kanagawa Pre
FPD glass substratesFigured glass
Chiba Plant 290-856610 Goikaigan Ichihara-shi Chiba Pre
Chlor-alkali FluoropolymerBiopharmaceutical CMO service
Aichi Plant 470-23941 Asahi Taketoyo-cho Chita-gun Aichi Pre
Automotive glass and Glass for Solar Cells
Kashima Plant 314-019525 Higashiwada Kamisu-shi Ibaraki Pre
Flat glass FluoropolymerSodium bicarbonate
Sagami Plant 243-0301426-1 Sumida Aikawamachi Aiko-gun Kanagawa Pre Automotive glass
Research Center221-87551150 Hazawa-cho Kanagawa-ku Yokohama-shi Kanagawa Pre
Research amp Development
As of December 31 2018
AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
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As a comprehensive glass manufacturer the AGC Group manufactures a wide variety of glass products
Automotive
TNSTN
Building
Soda-lime glass
TFT-LCD
Alkali-free glass
Chemical Strengthening glass
Aluminosilicateglass
Synthetic quartz
Quarts
Physics andchemistryequipment
Heat-resistantcookware
Borosilicate glass
Optics use
Bismuth-basedglass
Architectural Glass
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Architectural Glass Products
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General name Representative product name Product description
Float glass Float glassTransparent flat sheet glass The most common type of flat glass used for construction purposes Can be produced with a thickness of between 3mm and 25mm with the maximum size of about 3m in width and about 10m maximum in length
Laminated glass Lamisafetrade SECU-REConsists of two pieces of glass with an interlayer film inserted in between Very few fragments scatter even when glass breaks and objects do not penetrate the glass easily Excellent for disastercrime prevention Also has UV blocking properties
IGU (Insulated Glass Unit)
PairglasstradeMyMutetrade （noise reduction）
Consists of two pieces of glass with dried air and heat-insulating gas enclosed in between Provides excellent heat insulation energy conservation and dew condensation prevention
Low-E IGUSunbalancetradePairplustrade （renovations）
IGU with special metal film coating on the inner surface of one of the glass Provides enhanced heat insulatingshielding performance
Tempered glassTemperlitetradeSchool TempertradeMistron AcetradeHome Mistron
Safety glass with the strength 3~5 times greater than ordinary glass produced through special heating and cooling processes Superior resistance to breakage and even when breaks it fragments into small pebble-sized pieces
Heat-resistant Tempered Glass
Mybokatrade Fire-resistant glass with heat-resisting properties produced through a special tempering process This non-wired glass provides a clear view
Mirrors SunmirrortradeG Environmentally friendly mirror with lead-free back paint coating
Colored glass LACOBELtradeMATELUXtrade Painted glass produced by adding special paint coating on the back surface of glass Mainly used as interior glass for commercial facilities
Figured glass Kasumitrade Flat glass with a template pattern on one side Provides privacy while letting light through Also brings interior effect
Wired glass Hishiwiretrade Crosswire Glass with wire mesh enclosed Used for fire protection doors
Low-E Insulated Glass Units
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A greater heat insulatingshielding performance achieved with a special metallic coating (Low-E coating) between the IG unit
Special metal coating (Low-E coating) selectively transmitsreflects light and heat
Glass
Dry airgas
Moisture absorption
material
Energy-saving with Ecoglass (in Japan)
Outside Inside
Ecoglass
１ ２
Household Ecoglass use in 2010 (estimated based on approx 5000 households in total)
We can save the electricity equivalent to the amount generated by two nuclear reactors
100 million kilowattreactor
Single glass windows
71
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Ecoglass 6
If every household in Japan uses Ecoglass
IGU 23
Reference Flat Glass Manufacturers Association of Japan
Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
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Ecoglass (Low-E insulating glass unit) inserted into an ordinary single-pane window sash
Additional layer of glass added to the existing glasswindow sash to enhance the functionality
PairPlustrade Mado2tradeHeat
insulation
Solar control
Anti condensation
Heat insulation
Anti condensation
Noise reduction
Solar control
Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
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ATTOCHtradeHeat
insulation
Solar control
Anti condensation
ATTOCHtrade converts single-pane fixed windows of office buildings and stores into energy-saving insulated glass units simply by installinglow-E glass from the inside
Product LinesWILD ATTOCHtrade
WILD ATTOCH is enables single-story retail shops to do energy-saving reform without disrupting store operations
ATTOCH with horizontal-striped PV module creates power while allowing sunlight to shine through
ATTOCHtrade SUNJOULE ＳＵＤＡＲＥ
Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
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It serves as a good protection against crime and disasters The interlayer film laminated between two pieces of glass will hold the shards in place even if the glass is broken It also prevents the glass from being completely penetrated
AGCrsquos fire-resistant product lineup consists of wired glass and non-wired heat-resistant tempered glass ldquoMybokatraderdquo
Non-wired heat-resistant tempered glass1) Provides a clear view2) No thermal breakage (as compared to wired glass)3) Lighter-weight amp easier openclose than wired glass
Glass
Special film
Safety Glass (Laminated glass) Fire-resistant Glass
Decorative Glass
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Lacobel is painted glass for indoor applications which is made by applying a layer of special coating onto the back surface of the glassThis product creates a beautiful color contrast adding a stylish atmosphere to the room interior
Clearsighttrade is anti-reflective glass with special coating applied on both surfaces thereby reducing light reflectance on the glass surface With improved coating durability Clearsight can be used outdoor Also it can be processed into double glazing glass and laminated glass
LacobeltradeColored glass for interior use
Clearsighttrade Anti-reflective Glass Ideal for Outdoor Use
Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
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Raw materials charge
Fining furnace( About 1100～1300 )
Melting furnace(1600 ～)
Float bath
Annealing CuttingRaw materialsSilica sandSoda ashSalt cakeDolomiteLimestoneFeldspar
Glass sizeMaximum 10mtimes3m
Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
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JapanAsia Pacific （11 plants 14floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Number of FLs
Kashima JPN １
Aichi JPN ２
Suzhou CHN １
Jakarta IDN ２
Surabaya IDN ２
Manila PHL １
Samut Prakarn THA １
Chon Buri THA １
Taloja () IND １
Roorkee () IND １
Total 36 float lines (three lines are managed by equity method affiliate）
Europe （9 plants 17floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Number of FLs
Moustier BEL ４
Boussois FRA ２
Seingbouse FRA １
Osterweddingen () DEU １
Cuneo ITA １
Sagunto ESP １
Retenice CZE ３
Nizhniy Novgorod RUS ２
Klin RUS ２
Americas （3 plants 4 floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ
Number of FLs
Greenland TN ２
Richmond KY １
Spring Hill KS １
As of March 2019
() Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1plants 1 floats）City CountryState Number
of FLsGuaratingueta Brazil Sao Paulo １
Automotive Glass
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Automotive Glass
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General name Product description
BasicautomotiveGlass
Laminated glass Consists of two pieces of glass with an interlayer film in between Very few fragments scatter even when glass breaks and objects do not penetrate the glass easily Excellent for crimedisaster prevention
Tempered glass Glass with enhanced strength and safety through heating and cooling processes Tempered glass gets crumbled into small pebble-sized pieces at the time of breakage
Value-add automotive glass
Comfort
99 UV cut glass Cuts over 99 of ultraviolet rays Effective in preventing sun burn and damage on interior materials
IR cut glass
Heat-shielding glass that has good radio transmission and blocks approximately 90 of infrared rays with the special interlayer film between two pieces of glass Effectively blocks the wavelength that causes frizzling sensations on skin
Heat-shielding glass that effectively reflects infrared rays with special coating on the inner surface
Privacy glass Special colorant element added to the glass composition Provides greater privacy and heat shielding effect
Acoustic glass Laminated glass with improved acoustic insulation Provides a quieter driving experience
Laminated side window Laminated glass used in side doors Provides greater crime prevention and acoustic insulation
Visibility
Water repellent door glass
Automotive door glass with high reactive fluorine and silicone coating Provides excellent water repellency and strength as well as improved visibility in the rain
Snow-melting Ice-melting front glass
Windshield with conductive ink (heating element) printed on the surface Provides snow-melting and ice-melting functions using electric current
Electro-thermal defogging glass
Rear glass with conductive ink (heating element) printed on the surface which provides anti-fogging function using electric current
Informationtelecommunications
Printed glass antenna Automotive antenna with conductive ink printed on the glass surface Provides flexibility in design and excellent durability
Embedded DTV glass antenna
DTV (Digital Television) antenna that is sealed on the windshield Provides flexibility in design and excellent durability
Glass for head-up display Windshield with a speed meter and other indicators displayed on the glass
Design Module assy window Glass with the peripheral resin parts all integrated in a single unit
IR-blocking Glass
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UV absorbent kneaded into interlayer
Efficiently blocks middle infrared rays (IR) which cause the skin to feel heat under the sun and reduces irritations caused by direct sunlight
Provides greater interior comfort and improves fuel efficiency by controlling temperature increase inside the vehicle
Filters out approximately 99 of UVrays which can cause aging of the skin
Good radio-wave transmission
Increased comfort by cutting both IR amp UV rays
UV Visible light
Near-infrared Middle -infrared
Comparison in the Penetration of Sunrays
Pene
trat
ion
()
Normal green glass
A significant cut in middle infrared rays which cause the skin to feel heat
IR-Cut Glass
Glass
Interlayer
IR AbsorbentWavelength (nm)
Coolverretrade
UV-blocking Tempered Glass
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The world first1 approx 992 UV blocking tempered glass for automotive front door windows developed from womenrsquos standpoint
According to a face to face survey with a particular focus on female drivers in Japan what they are most concerned about automotive glasswindows is UV rays
Excellent UV blocking performance is achieved with a newly developed high-performance UV absorbing layer on the surface of existing UV blocking glass
UV Verre Premium trade blocks UV rays as effectively as wearing sun-protection gloves The same heat absorption function as UV Verre
（Approx 90 UV block） (Approx 99 UV block)
ガラス無し
UV exposure test results
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20102 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050-1990
UV checker turnsinto dark red
UV checker turnsinto pale red
Almost no color change occurs
Structure of UV blocking tempered glassExisting UV blocking tempered glass
New UV blocking tempered glass
ldquoUV Verrerdquo ldquoUV Verre Premiumrdquo
UV absorbent
Existing UV blocking tempered glass
High-performanceUV absorbing layer
UV absorbent kneaded into glass
Existing UV blocking tempered glass＋High-performance UV absorbing layer
ldquoUV Verre PremiumrdquoldquoUV VerrerdquoDirect sunlight
UV Verre Premiumtrade
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
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Blocks infrared (IR) rays as well as UV rays effectively eliminating discomfort caused by infrared rays such as ldquouncomfortable heat inside the carrdquo and ldquofrizzling sensation on the arms while drivingrdquo
Provides driving comfort and by mitigating heat inside the car and enabling drivers to reduce air conditioning use helps to lower environment impacts
Ordinary tempered glass for automotive front door windows
Results of infrared rays irradiation test
Structure of UV blocking
tempered glass onto which UV absorbent is
applied
High-performance UV and IR
absorbing layerInside the car
Outside the car
Skin surface temperature 414 degrees C feeling a frizzling sensation
Two degrees lower with no frizzlingsensationSkin surface temperature 394 degrees CResults may differ depending on the testing conditions
The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensation
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050
UV Verre Premiumtrade Cool on
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
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The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensationAGC has achieved the worldrsquos first3
approximately 99 UV-cut for all windows covering all directions
Through employing UV absorption component of existing Privact Glass realized 99 UV cut with high level of heat insulation1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO90503 As of Nov 2015 according to AGC survey
First in the world to achieve with single sheet of glass (excluding the windshield)
UV Verre Premium Privashieldtrade
Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
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Washing
Inner sheet printing
Bending furnace
Glass
MoldBeveling
Layer
Outer sheetInner sheet
Lay up outskirt trimming
Inspection Packing Shipment
Pre-press
Pressing (Autoclave)
CuttingLoading of new glass
Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
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Loading of new glass
BevelingNew Gravity Furnace
WashingPrinting
Gas Furnace
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Inspection
Packing
Shipment
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Cutting
Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
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Automotive Glass PlantsJapanAsia Pacific （12 plants）
Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Aichi JPNSagami JPNQinhuangdao CHNFoshan CHNSuzhou CHNCikampek IDNBangpakong THARewari (1) INDChennai (1) INDRoorkee (1) INDTaloja (1) IND
North Americas （3 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Elizabethtown KY USABellefontaine OH USASan Luis Potosiacute San Luis Potosiacute Mexico
Europe （6 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Fleurus BELAniche FRARoccasecca ITAChuderice CZENizhniy Novgorod RUSTatabanya HUN
As of March 2019
(1) Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1 plants）City State Country
Guaratingueta Sao Paulo Brazil
Glass for Displays
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Display Glass Products
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General name Product name Product description
TFT Glass Substrates AN100Alkali-free aluminosilicate glass substrates manufactured by the float process This display material has an exceptionally smooth and flat surface excellent transparency and thermal resistance
TFT Glass Substrates AN WizusTM Glass substrates with the worldrsquos lowest level of thermal shrinkage Optimal for use in high-
resolution display panels on smartphones and tablets etc
Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening Dragontrail
TMseries A specialty glass for chemical strengthening used as a cover glass for touchscreens on electronic
devices such as smartphones tablets and TVs
Glass Substrates for Touchscreen Panels
Glass substrate for touchscreen panels
Glass substrate used for touchscreens on electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets etc
Display glass products (including some of new function glass)
TFT Glass Substrates
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バックライト用ガラス管
Polarizing film
Polarizing film
Glass substrate
Glass substrate
Color filter
LCD
Backlight
Design filter
加飾フィルターTFT glass substrates AN100
AN100 is alkali-free glass It does not contain alkaline substances (soda ash) that are harmful to TFTs
Cross-section diagram of a LCD TV
Surface
AN100
TFT Glass Substrates
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0 10 20 30
One-fifthAN Wizus 7ppm
AN100 33ppm
（AGC）
Thermal Compaction（10minutes Heated to 600）
Resolution
～300ppi ～400ppi
～500ppi
500ppi～
HD (High Definition) model
Full HD model
～G45
G45 amp G6
High-resolution LTPS
AN100
AN WizusTM
a-Si Spec
Display glass substrates with worldrsquos lowest thermal shrinkage AN Wizustrade
Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
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Auditor(On a full-time basis) Tetsuo TatsunoAuditor(On a full-time basis) Yoshiyuki MorimotoAuditor Akio SakumiyaAuditor Yaeko Takeoka
Board of Directors
Audit amp Supervisory Board Members
Executive Officers
As of January 2020Director Kazuhiko IshimuraRepresentative Director Takuya ShimamuraRepresentative Director Yoshinori HiraiRepresentative Director Shinji MiyajiOutside Director Masako EgawaOutside Director Yasuchika HasegawaOutside Director Hiroyuki Yanagi
GMldquo General Manager
President amp CEOCEO Takuya ShimamuraExecutive Vice PresidentsCTO Yoshinori HiraiCFOCCOGM of Corporate Planning General Div Shinji MiyajiPresident of Chemicals Company Masao NemotoSenior Executive OfficersAssistant to CEO Marehisa IshikoPresident of Building amp Industrial Glass Company Jean-Franccedilois HerisPresident of Automotive Company Yoshinori KobayashiPresident of Electronics Company Kenzo MoriyamaGM of Human Resources Div Takashi MisuGM of Technology General Div Hideyuki Kurata
Executive OfficersAssistant to CEO Tadayuki OiChief Representative of AGC Group for Asia Pacific Kimikazu IchikawaGM of EHSQ General Div GM of AGC Yokohama Technical Center Shigekuni InoueGM of Display Glass General Div Electronics Company Seigo WashinoueGM of Essential Chemicals General Div Chemicals Company Kazuaki KogaRegional President for Asia Pacific Building amp Industrial Glass Company Masahiro TakedaGM of Technology Office Automotive Company Tatsuo SugiyamaGM of Electronic Materials General Div Electronics Company Takahisa SugiyamaRegional President for Europe Automotive Company Jean-Marc MeunierGM of Materials Integration Laboratories Technology General Div Naoki SugimotoGM of Purchase amp Logistics Div Fumiaki HayashiSenior Vice President of Automotive Company Katsufumi YajimaGM of Finance amp Control Div Toshiro KasuyaGM of Technology Management General Div Chemicals Company Tadashi HiraokaRegional President for Europe Building amp Industrial Glass Company Philippe BastienChief Representative of AGC Group for China Toshihiro UedaSenior Vice President of Building amp Industrial Glass Company Atsushi IchikawaGM of Strategy amp Planning Div Corporate Planning General Div Yoshio TakegawaGM of Business Development Div GM of Multi-Material General Div Satoshi TakadaGM of Performance Chemicals General Div Chemicals Company Hiroyoshi KitagawaGM of Legal Div Junichi KobayashiGM of Applied Glass Materials General Div Electronics Company) Nobuyuki SuzukiGM of Innovative Technology Laboratories Technology General Div Hiroki KamiyaGM of Production Technology Div Technology General Div Shinya MineGM of General Affairs Div Naoko Araki
Outside Corporate Auditor
Successive Presidents
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Position Name Term Memo
１ President Toshiya Iwasaki Sep 1907 ～ Oct 1930
２ Chairman Sanjiro Yamada Mar 1931 ～ Jun 1939 President position is vacant
３ President Masakichi Ono Jul 1939 ～ Dec 1943
４ President Kamesaburo Ikeda Mar 1943 ～ Mar 1946
５ President Kanichi Morimoto Mar 1946 ～ Dec 1946
６ President Kikuo Mori Dec 1946 ～ Apr 1950
７ President Tokiichiro Kuwata Apr 1950 ～ Jun 1950
８ President Kiichi Watanabe Jun 1950 ～ Feb 1952
９ President Kanichi Morimoto Feb 1952 ～ Aug 1967
10 President Motoharu Kurata Aug 1967 ～ Feb 1973
11 President Hideaki Yamashita Feb 1973 ～ Mar 1981
12 President Takeo Sakabe Mar 1981 ～ Jan 1987
13 President Jiro Furumoto Jan 1987 ～ Mar 1992
14 President Hiromichi Seya Mar 1992 ～ Jun 1998
15 President Shinya Ishizu Jun 1998 ～ Mar 2004
16 President Masahiro Kadomatsu Mar 2004 ～ Mar 2008
17 President Kazuhiko Ishimura Mar 2008 ～ Dec 2014
18 President Takuya Shimamura Jan 2015 ～
April 1944 ～ May 1950 （Former）Mitsubishi Kasei Kogyo Co Ltd
組織図
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Subsidiary2019年7月1日現在
Finance amp Control Division
General Affairs Division
Legal Division
Information Systems Division
Purchase amp Logistics Division
Strategyamp Planning Division
Productivity Innovation Division
Internal Audit Division
Business Development Division
Audi
t amp S
uper
viso
ry B
oard
Au
dit amp
Sup
ervi
sory
Boa
rd M
embe
rs
Boar
d of
Dire
ctor
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Man
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ent
Com
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ee
AGC Ceramics
Building amp Industrial Glass Company
Electronics Company
Chemicals Company
Corporate Administration Division
Human Resources Division
Technology General Division
Production Technology Division
Float Technology Promotion Division
Innovative Technology Laboratories
Materials Integration Laboratories
Planning Division
Automotive Company
Corporate Communicationsamp Investor Relations Division
Intellectual Property Division
Co-create Space Construction Project
SDGs Division
Multi-Material General Division
EHS Division
Quality Division
Smart AGC Promotion Division
Corporate Planning General Division
EHSQ General Division
423
267
193
117
Stock Information
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Shareholder structure
Major Shareholders (As of Dec 31 2018)
Financial Institution and Securities Firms
Foreign Investors and Others
Individuals and Others
Other Corporations
Major Shareholders Number of Shares Held (1000 shares)
Percentage of Total ()
The Master Trust Bank of Japan Ltd (Trust Account) 16425 742
Japan Trustee Services Bank Ltd (Trust Account) 11419 516
Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company 9615 434
Barclays Securities Japan Limited 6000 271
The Asahi Glass Foundation 5874 265
Mitsubishi Estate Co Ltd 4540 205
Asahi Glass Business Partner Shareholding Association 4160 188
Tokio Marine amp Nichido Fire Insurance Co Ltd 4036 182
Japan Trustee Services Bank Ltd (Trust Account 5) 3879 175
Japan Trustee Services Bank Ltd (Trust Account 9) 3738 169
In addition to the above AGC Inc holds treasury stock of 5944972 shares
Corporate History (1)
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19071909
19141916
191719391944
1950
19541956
19591964
1965
1970
Asahi Glass Company is establishedFlat glass production begins at Amagasaki (now Kansai) for the first time in JapanMakiyama (now Kitakyushu) Plant is establishedProduction of refractories begins and ceramics business launchesTsurumi Plant is establishedProduction of soda ash beginsIho (now Takasago) Plant is establishedMerges with Nippon Chemical Industries and Mitsubishi Chemical Industries is formedPursuant to the Company Reconstruction and Improvement Law Mitsubishi Chemical Industries is divided into Asahi Glass Nippon Kasei Kogyo (now Mitsubishi Chemical) and Shinko Rayon (now Mitsubishi Rayon) Asahi Glass Company is re-established and lists its stock on the stock exchanges in JapanProduction of CRT glass bulbs beginsProduction of automotive glass beginsThe Indo Asahi Glass Co Ltd is established and business launches in IndiaChiba Plant is establishedCaustic soda first is produced at Chiba PlantThai Asahi Glass Public Co Ltd is established and business launches in ThailandHazawa Research Center (now Research Center) is establishedThai Asahi Caustic Soda Co (now AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Co Ltd) is established and production of chemicals products begins in AsiaAichi Plant is established
1972
1974
1981
1985
1986
1988
1991
1992
1995
19961997
Sagami Works (now Sagami Plant) is establishedPT Asahimas Flat Glass Co Ltd is established and business launches in IndonesiaKashima Plant is establishedThai Safety Glass Co Ltd (now AGC Automotive (Thailand) Co Ltd) is established and automotive glass production begins in AsiaAsahi Glass acquires Glaverbel SA (AGC Glass Europe) a glass company in Belgium and launches business in EuropeAP Techno glass Co (now AGC Flat Glass North America Inc) is established automotive glass production begins in the USA Production of synthetic quartz glass beginsPT Asahimas SUBENTRA Chemical (now PT Asahimas Chemical) established in IndonesiaMakes capital participation into AFG Industries (now AGC Flat Glass North America) and flat glass production begins in the USAMakes capital participation into Splintex SA (now AGC Automotive Europe Inc) and automotive glass production begins in EuropeMakes capital participation into Glavunion (now AGC Flat Glass Czech as clen AGC Group) and launches business in Czech RepublicDalian Asahi Float Glass Co Ltd (now AGC Flat Glass (Dalian) Co Ltd) is established and flat glass production begins in ChinaProduction of TCO glass substrates for LCDs begins at Asahi Glass Fine Techno (now AGC Display Glass Yonezawa Co Ltd) Production of alkali-free glass for TFT-LCD glass substrates beginsQinhuangdao Haiyan Safety Glass Co Ltd is established and production of automotive glass business begins in ChinaProduction of glass substrates for Plasma Display Panels (PDPs) begins Makes capital participation into Bor Glass Works (now OJSC AGC Bor Glassworks) and launches business in Russia
Corporate History (2)
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1999
2000
20022003
2004
2007
2008
2009
2010
201120122013
Acquires Imperial Chemical Industries PLCrsquos fluoropolymer business and launches production of fluorochemicals in EuropeAsahi Glass Fine Techno Taiwan Co Ltd (now AGC Display Glass Taiwan Co Ltd) is established and production of TFT-LCD glass substrates beginsGlobal In-House Company System is introducedProduction of PDP glass substrates begins at Hanwook Techno Glass Co LtdAGC Automotive Hungary Ltd is established and automotive glass production begins in HungaryAsahi Glass Fine Techno Korea Co Ltd (now AGC Fine Techno Korea Co Ltd ) is established and production of TFT-LCD glass substrates begins in South KoreaThe corporate brand of the AGC Group is unified to AGCTransfers the shares of Asahi Fiberglass Co Ltd and withdraws from glass fiber businessTransfers the shares of Optrex Corporation and withdraws from LCD display device businessTerminates automotive glass business at Kitakyushu plantBegins production of specialty glass for chemical strengthening for smart phones tablet PCs etcAGC Display Glass (Kunshan) Co Ltd s established as a production base for TFT-LCD glass substrates in ChinaTerminates production of CRT glass bulbs at Hankuk Electric Glass Co Ltd and withdraws from CRT glass bulb businessAGC Glass Brazil inc is established and business launches in BrazilStrategic partnership with Interpane in GermanyAGC Automotive Mexico S DE RL DE CV is established
2014
20152016
2018
Acquires a Vietnamese polyvinyl chloride (PVC) company Phu My Plastics amp Chemicals Co Ltd (now AGC Chemicals Vietnam Co Ltd ) AGC and Obeikan Glass agreed to set up a JV for architectural glassAcquires NordGlass automotive replacement glass company in PolandAGCrsquos First Automotive Glass Production Base is established in North Africa(Morocco)Bioscience businesses in Japan the US and Europe consolidated and integrated management as AGC Biologics begins Change of corporate name to AGC Inc (1st July)
AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
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年 ASIAJapan1097
1956
1964
1972
1992
2000
2003
2014
【Japan】1907 Asahi Glass Company founded
【India】Glass production begins in India AGC becomes one of the first Japanese private companies to enter the Indian market
【Thailand】Thai Asahi Glass Public Co Ltd (AGC Flat Glass (Thailand) Public Co Ltd)established
【Indonesia】 PT Asahimas Flat Glass Co Ltd established in Indonesia First entry into the Indonesian market
【China】 Dalian Asahi Float Glass Co Ltd (now AGC Flat Glass (Dalian) Co Ltd)established in China Production of flat glass begins in China
【Taiwan】 Asahi Glass Fine Techno Taiwan Co Ltd (AGC Display Glass Taiwan Co Ltd) established Production of LCD glass substrates begins in Taiwan
【Korea】 At Hanwook Techno Glass Co Ltd production of PDP glass substrates begins in Korea
【Vietnam】 AGC acquire a Vietnamese polyvinyl chloride (PVC) company Phu My Plastics amp Chemicals Co Ltd
【Saudi Arabia】 AGC and Obeikan Glass agreed to set up a JV for architectural glass
年 EuropeEMEA1981
1997
1999
2004
2012
2015
2019
【Belgium】 Asahi Glass acquires Glaverbel SA (AGC Glass Europe SA) a glass company in Belgium First entry into Europe
【Russia】 Capital participation made in Bor Glassworks (OJSC AGC BorGlassworks) First entry into the Russian market
【UK】 Imperial Chemical Industries PLCrsquos (AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd) fluoropolymers business acquired Production of fluorochemicals begins in Europe
【Hungary】 AGC Automotive Hungary Ltd established Production of automotive glass begins in Hungary
【Germany】 Strategic partnership with Interpane in Germany (Became a consolidated subsidiary)
【Poland】 AGC acquires NordGlass automotive replacement glass company in Poland
【Morocco】 Automotive Glass Production Base established in Morocco
年 Americas1985
2011
2013
2018
【USA】 AP Technoglass Co (Automotive glass division in AGC Flat Glass North America Inc) established Production of automotive glass begins in the USA
【Brazil】 AGC Glass Brazil Inc established First entry into the Brazilian market
【Mexico】 AGC Automotive Mexico S DE RL DE CV established
【USA】 AGC Biologics consolidated and integrated management for bioscience business
This list shows AGCrsquos first entry into the region
AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
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As of December 31 2018
The Group operates in approximately 30 countries and regions in the worldTotal 213 consolidated subsidiaries (37 in Japan176 overseas)
Europe106
JapanAsia92
Americas18
Europe JapanAsia AmericasCompany Region Company Region Company Region
AGC Glass Europe SA Belgium AGC Glass Products Co Ltd Japan AGC Glass Company North America
The United States
AGC Automotive Europe SA Belgium AGC Glass Kenzai Co Ltd Japan AGC Glass Brazil Inc BrazilAGC Flat Glass Czech as clenAGC Group
Czech Republic AGC Techno Glass Co Ltd Japan
AGC Flat Glass Klin LLC Russia Ise Chemicals Corporation JapanOJSC AGC Bor Glassworks Russia AGC Ceramics Co Ltd Japan
AGC Automotive (China) ChinaAGC Display Glass (Shenzhen) ChinaAGC Fine Techno Korea Co Ltd KoreaAGC Display Glass Taiwan Co Ltd TaiwanPT Asahimas Chemical IndonesiaPT Asahimas Flat Glass Indonesia
Major subsidiaries
AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
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Name Address ProductKansai Plant(Amagasaki factory)
660-08572 Nishimukaijima-cho Amagasaki-shi Hyogo Pre FPD glass substrates
Kansai Plant(Takasago factory)
676-86555-6-1 Umei Takasago-shi Hyogo Pre
FPD glass substratesSemiconductor production
Keihin Plant 230-00451-1 Suehiro-cho Tsurumi-ku Yokohama-shi Kanagawa Pre
FPD glass substratesFigured glass
Chiba Plant 290-856610 Goikaigan Ichihara-shi Chiba Pre
Chlor-alkali FluoropolymerBiopharmaceutical CMO service
Aichi Plant 470-23941 Asahi Taketoyo-cho Chita-gun Aichi Pre
Automotive glass and Glass for Solar Cells
Kashima Plant 314-019525 Higashiwada Kamisu-shi Ibaraki Pre
Flat glass FluoropolymerSodium bicarbonate
Sagami Plant 243-0301426-1 Sumida Aikawamachi Aiko-gun Kanagawa Pre Automotive glass
Research Center221-87551150 Hazawa-cho Kanagawa-ku Yokohama-shi Kanagawa Pre
Research amp Development
As of December 31 2018
AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
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As a comprehensive glass manufacturer the AGC Group manufactures a wide variety of glass products
Automotive
TNSTN
Building
Soda-lime glass
TFT-LCD
Alkali-free glass
Chemical Strengthening glass
Aluminosilicateglass
Synthetic quartz
Quarts
Physics andchemistryequipment
Heat-resistantcookware
Borosilicate glass
Optics use
Bismuth-basedglass
Architectural Glass
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Architectural Glass Products
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General name Representative product name Product description
Float glass Float glassTransparent flat sheet glass The most common type of flat glass used for construction purposes Can be produced with a thickness of between 3mm and 25mm with the maximum size of about 3m in width and about 10m maximum in length
Laminated glass Lamisafetrade SECU-REConsists of two pieces of glass with an interlayer film inserted in between Very few fragments scatter even when glass breaks and objects do not penetrate the glass easily Excellent for disastercrime prevention Also has UV blocking properties
IGU (Insulated Glass Unit)
PairglasstradeMyMutetrade （noise reduction）
Consists of two pieces of glass with dried air and heat-insulating gas enclosed in between Provides excellent heat insulation energy conservation and dew condensation prevention
Low-E IGUSunbalancetradePairplustrade （renovations）
IGU with special metal film coating on the inner surface of one of the glass Provides enhanced heat insulatingshielding performance
Tempered glassTemperlitetradeSchool TempertradeMistron AcetradeHome Mistron
Safety glass with the strength 3~5 times greater than ordinary glass produced through special heating and cooling processes Superior resistance to breakage and even when breaks it fragments into small pebble-sized pieces
Heat-resistant Tempered Glass
Mybokatrade Fire-resistant glass with heat-resisting properties produced through a special tempering process This non-wired glass provides a clear view
Mirrors SunmirrortradeG Environmentally friendly mirror with lead-free back paint coating
Colored glass LACOBELtradeMATELUXtrade Painted glass produced by adding special paint coating on the back surface of glass Mainly used as interior glass for commercial facilities
Figured glass Kasumitrade Flat glass with a template pattern on one side Provides privacy while letting light through Also brings interior effect
Wired glass Hishiwiretrade Crosswire Glass with wire mesh enclosed Used for fire protection doors
Low-E Insulated Glass Units
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A greater heat insulatingshielding performance achieved with a special metallic coating (Low-E coating) between the IG unit
Special metal coating (Low-E coating) selectively transmitsreflects light and heat
Glass
Dry airgas
Moisture absorption
material
Energy-saving with Ecoglass (in Japan)
Outside Inside
Ecoglass
１ ２
Household Ecoglass use in 2010 (estimated based on approx 5000 households in total)
We can save the electricity equivalent to the amount generated by two nuclear reactors
100 million kilowattreactor
Single glass windows
71
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Ecoglass 6
If every household in Japan uses Ecoglass
IGU 23
Reference Flat Glass Manufacturers Association of Japan
Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
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Ecoglass (Low-E insulating glass unit) inserted into an ordinary single-pane window sash
Additional layer of glass added to the existing glasswindow sash to enhance the functionality
PairPlustrade Mado2tradeHeat
insulation
Solar control
Anti condensation
Heat insulation
Anti condensation
Noise reduction
Solar control
Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
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ATTOCHtradeHeat
insulation
Solar control
Anti condensation
ATTOCHtrade converts single-pane fixed windows of office buildings and stores into energy-saving insulated glass units simply by installinglow-E glass from the inside
Product LinesWILD ATTOCHtrade
WILD ATTOCH is enables single-story retail shops to do energy-saving reform without disrupting store operations
ATTOCH with horizontal-striped PV module creates power while allowing sunlight to shine through
ATTOCHtrade SUNJOULE ＳＵＤＡＲＥ
Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
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It serves as a good protection against crime and disasters The interlayer film laminated between two pieces of glass will hold the shards in place even if the glass is broken It also prevents the glass from being completely penetrated
AGCrsquos fire-resistant product lineup consists of wired glass and non-wired heat-resistant tempered glass ldquoMybokatraderdquo
Non-wired heat-resistant tempered glass1) Provides a clear view2) No thermal breakage (as compared to wired glass)3) Lighter-weight amp easier openclose than wired glass
Glass
Special film
Safety Glass (Laminated glass) Fire-resistant Glass
Decorative Glass
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Lacobel is painted glass for indoor applications which is made by applying a layer of special coating onto the back surface of the glassThis product creates a beautiful color contrast adding a stylish atmosphere to the room interior
Clearsighttrade is anti-reflective glass with special coating applied on both surfaces thereby reducing light reflectance on the glass surface With improved coating durability Clearsight can be used outdoor Also it can be processed into double glazing glass and laminated glass
LacobeltradeColored glass for interior use
Clearsighttrade Anti-reflective Glass Ideal for Outdoor Use
Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
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Raw materials charge
Fining furnace( About 1100～1300 )
Melting furnace(1600 ～)
Float bath
Annealing CuttingRaw materialsSilica sandSoda ashSalt cakeDolomiteLimestoneFeldspar
Glass sizeMaximum 10mtimes3m
Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
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JapanAsia Pacific （11 plants 14floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Number of FLs
Kashima JPN １
Aichi JPN ２
Suzhou CHN １
Jakarta IDN ２
Surabaya IDN ２
Manila PHL １
Samut Prakarn THA １
Chon Buri THA １
Taloja () IND １
Roorkee () IND １
Total 36 float lines (three lines are managed by equity method affiliate）
Europe （9 plants 17floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Number of FLs
Moustier BEL ４
Boussois FRA ２
Seingbouse FRA １
Osterweddingen () DEU １
Cuneo ITA １
Sagunto ESP １
Retenice CZE ３
Nizhniy Novgorod RUS ２
Klin RUS ２
Americas （3 plants 4 floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ
Number of FLs
Greenland TN ２
Richmond KY １
Spring Hill KS １
As of March 2019
() Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1plants 1 floats）City CountryState Number
of FLsGuaratingueta Brazil Sao Paulo １
Automotive Glass
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Automotive Glass
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General name Product description
BasicautomotiveGlass
Laminated glass Consists of two pieces of glass with an interlayer film in between Very few fragments scatter even when glass breaks and objects do not penetrate the glass easily Excellent for crimedisaster prevention
Tempered glass Glass with enhanced strength and safety through heating and cooling processes Tempered glass gets crumbled into small pebble-sized pieces at the time of breakage
Value-add automotive glass
Comfort
99 UV cut glass Cuts over 99 of ultraviolet rays Effective in preventing sun burn and damage on interior materials
IR cut glass
Heat-shielding glass that has good radio transmission and blocks approximately 90 of infrared rays with the special interlayer film between two pieces of glass Effectively blocks the wavelength that causes frizzling sensations on skin
Heat-shielding glass that effectively reflects infrared rays with special coating on the inner surface
Privacy glass Special colorant element added to the glass composition Provides greater privacy and heat shielding effect
Acoustic glass Laminated glass with improved acoustic insulation Provides a quieter driving experience
Laminated side window Laminated glass used in side doors Provides greater crime prevention and acoustic insulation
Visibility
Water repellent door glass
Automotive door glass with high reactive fluorine and silicone coating Provides excellent water repellency and strength as well as improved visibility in the rain
Snow-melting Ice-melting front glass
Windshield with conductive ink (heating element) printed on the surface Provides snow-melting and ice-melting functions using electric current
Electro-thermal defogging glass
Rear glass with conductive ink (heating element) printed on the surface which provides anti-fogging function using electric current
Informationtelecommunications
Printed glass antenna Automotive antenna with conductive ink printed on the glass surface Provides flexibility in design and excellent durability
Embedded DTV glass antenna
DTV (Digital Television) antenna that is sealed on the windshield Provides flexibility in design and excellent durability
Glass for head-up display Windshield with a speed meter and other indicators displayed on the glass
Design Module assy window Glass with the peripheral resin parts all integrated in a single unit
IR-blocking Glass
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UV absorbent kneaded into interlayer
Efficiently blocks middle infrared rays (IR) which cause the skin to feel heat under the sun and reduces irritations caused by direct sunlight
Provides greater interior comfort and improves fuel efficiency by controlling temperature increase inside the vehicle
Filters out approximately 99 of UVrays which can cause aging of the skin
Good radio-wave transmission
Increased comfort by cutting both IR amp UV rays
UV Visible light
Near-infrared Middle -infrared
Comparison in the Penetration of Sunrays
Pene
trat
ion
()
Normal green glass
A significant cut in middle infrared rays which cause the skin to feel heat
IR-Cut Glass
Glass
Interlayer
IR AbsorbentWavelength (nm)
Coolverretrade
UV-blocking Tempered Glass
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The world first1 approx 992 UV blocking tempered glass for automotive front door windows developed from womenrsquos standpoint
According to a face to face survey with a particular focus on female drivers in Japan what they are most concerned about automotive glasswindows is UV rays
Excellent UV blocking performance is achieved with a newly developed high-performance UV absorbing layer on the surface of existing UV blocking glass
UV Verre Premium trade blocks UV rays as effectively as wearing sun-protection gloves The same heat absorption function as UV Verre
（Approx 90 UV block） (Approx 99 UV block)
ガラス無し
UV exposure test results
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20102 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050-1990
UV checker turnsinto dark red
UV checker turnsinto pale red
Almost no color change occurs
Structure of UV blocking tempered glassExisting UV blocking tempered glass
New UV blocking tempered glass
ldquoUV Verrerdquo ldquoUV Verre Premiumrdquo
UV absorbent
Existing UV blocking tempered glass
High-performanceUV absorbing layer
UV absorbent kneaded into glass
Existing UV blocking tempered glass＋High-performance UV absorbing layer
ldquoUV Verre PremiumrdquoldquoUV VerrerdquoDirect sunlight
UV Verre Premiumtrade
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
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Blocks infrared (IR) rays as well as UV rays effectively eliminating discomfort caused by infrared rays such as ldquouncomfortable heat inside the carrdquo and ldquofrizzling sensation on the arms while drivingrdquo
Provides driving comfort and by mitigating heat inside the car and enabling drivers to reduce air conditioning use helps to lower environment impacts
Ordinary tempered glass for automotive front door windows
Results of infrared rays irradiation test
Structure of UV blocking
tempered glass onto which UV absorbent is
applied
High-performance UV and IR
absorbing layerInside the car
Outside the car
Skin surface temperature 414 degrees C feeling a frizzling sensation
Two degrees lower with no frizzlingsensationSkin surface temperature 394 degrees CResults may differ depending on the testing conditions
The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensation
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050
UV Verre Premiumtrade Cool on
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
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The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensationAGC has achieved the worldrsquos first3
approximately 99 UV-cut for all windows covering all directions
Through employing UV absorption component of existing Privact Glass realized 99 UV cut with high level of heat insulation1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO90503 As of Nov 2015 according to AGC survey
First in the world to achieve with single sheet of glass (excluding the windshield)
UV Verre Premium Privashieldtrade
Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
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Washing
Inner sheet printing
Bending furnace
Glass
MoldBeveling
Layer
Outer sheetInner sheet
Lay up outskirt trimming
Inspection Packing Shipment
Pre-press
Pressing (Autoclave)
CuttingLoading of new glass
Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
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Loading of new glass
BevelingNew Gravity Furnace
WashingPrinting
Gas Furnace
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Inspection
Packing
Shipment
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Cutting
Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
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Automotive Glass PlantsJapanAsia Pacific （12 plants）
Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Aichi JPNSagami JPNQinhuangdao CHNFoshan CHNSuzhou CHNCikampek IDNBangpakong THARewari (1) INDChennai (1) INDRoorkee (1) INDTaloja (1) IND
North Americas （3 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Elizabethtown KY USABellefontaine OH USASan Luis Potosiacute San Luis Potosiacute Mexico
Europe （6 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Fleurus BELAniche FRARoccasecca ITAChuderice CZENizhniy Novgorod RUSTatabanya HUN
As of March 2019
(1) Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1 plants）City State Country
Guaratingueta Sao Paulo Brazil
Glass for Displays
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Display Glass Products
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General name Product name Product description
TFT Glass Substrates AN100Alkali-free aluminosilicate glass substrates manufactured by the float process This display material has an exceptionally smooth and flat surface excellent transparency and thermal resistance
TFT Glass Substrates AN WizusTM Glass substrates with the worldrsquos lowest level of thermal shrinkage Optimal for use in high-
resolution display panels on smartphones and tablets etc
Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening Dragontrail
TMseries A specialty glass for chemical strengthening used as a cover glass for touchscreens on electronic
devices such as smartphones tablets and TVs
Glass Substrates for Touchscreen Panels
Glass substrate for touchscreen panels
Glass substrate used for touchscreens on electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets etc
Display glass products (including some of new function glass)
TFT Glass Substrates
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バックライト用ガラス管
Polarizing film
Polarizing film
Glass substrate
Glass substrate
Color filter
LCD
Backlight
Design filter
加飾フィルターTFT glass substrates AN100
AN100 is alkali-free glass It does not contain alkaline substances (soda ash) that are harmful to TFTs
Cross-section diagram of a LCD TV
Surface
AN100
TFT Glass Substrates
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0 10 20 30
One-fifthAN Wizus 7ppm
AN100 33ppm
（AGC）
Thermal Compaction（10minutes Heated to 600）
Resolution
～300ppi ～400ppi
～500ppi
500ppi～
HD (High Definition) model
Full HD model
～G45
G45 amp G6
High-resolution LTPS
AN100
AN WizusTM
a-Si Spec
Display glass substrates with worldrsquos lowest thermal shrinkage AN Wizustrade
Successive Presidents
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Position Name Term Memo
１ President Toshiya Iwasaki Sep 1907 ～ Oct 1930
２ Chairman Sanjiro Yamada Mar 1931 ～ Jun 1939 President position is vacant
３ President Masakichi Ono Jul 1939 ～ Dec 1943
４ President Kamesaburo Ikeda Mar 1943 ～ Mar 1946
５ President Kanichi Morimoto Mar 1946 ～ Dec 1946
６ President Kikuo Mori Dec 1946 ～ Apr 1950
７ President Tokiichiro Kuwata Apr 1950 ～ Jun 1950
８ President Kiichi Watanabe Jun 1950 ～ Feb 1952
９ President Kanichi Morimoto Feb 1952 ～ Aug 1967
10 President Motoharu Kurata Aug 1967 ～ Feb 1973
11 President Hideaki Yamashita Feb 1973 ～ Mar 1981
12 President Takeo Sakabe Mar 1981 ～ Jan 1987
13 President Jiro Furumoto Jan 1987 ～ Mar 1992
14 President Hiromichi Seya Mar 1992 ～ Jun 1998
15 President Shinya Ishizu Jun 1998 ～ Mar 2004
16 President Masahiro Kadomatsu Mar 2004 ～ Mar 2008
17 President Kazuhiko Ishimura Mar 2008 ～ Dec 2014
18 President Takuya Shimamura Jan 2015 ～
April 1944 ～ May 1950 （Former）Mitsubishi Kasei Kogyo Co Ltd
組織図
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Subsidiary2019年7月1日現在
Finance amp Control Division
General Affairs Division
Legal Division
Information Systems Division
Purchase amp Logistics Division
Strategyamp Planning Division
Productivity Innovation Division
Internal Audit Division
Business Development Division
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uper
viso
ry B
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Au
dit amp
Sup
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Boa
rd M
embe
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Man
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Com
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ee
AGC Ceramics
Building amp Industrial Glass Company
Electronics Company
Chemicals Company
Corporate Administration Division
Human Resources Division
Technology General Division
Production Technology Division
Float Technology Promotion Division
Innovative Technology Laboratories
Materials Integration Laboratories
Planning Division
Automotive Company
Corporate Communicationsamp Investor Relations Division
Intellectual Property Division
Co-create Space Construction Project
SDGs Division
Multi-Material General Division
EHS Division
Quality Division
Smart AGC Promotion Division
Corporate Planning General Division
EHSQ General Division
423
267
193
117
Stock Information
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Shareholder structure
Major Shareholders (As of Dec 31 2018)
Financial Institution and Securities Firms
Foreign Investors and Others
Individuals and Others
Other Corporations
Major Shareholders Number of Shares Held (1000 shares)
Percentage of Total ()
The Master Trust Bank of Japan Ltd (Trust Account) 16425 742
Japan Trustee Services Bank Ltd (Trust Account) 11419 516
Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company 9615 434
Barclays Securities Japan Limited 6000 271
The Asahi Glass Foundation 5874 265
Mitsubishi Estate Co Ltd 4540 205
Asahi Glass Business Partner Shareholding Association 4160 188
Tokio Marine amp Nichido Fire Insurance Co Ltd 4036 182
Japan Trustee Services Bank Ltd (Trust Account 5) 3879 175
Japan Trustee Services Bank Ltd (Trust Account 9) 3738 169
In addition to the above AGC Inc holds treasury stock of 5944972 shares
Corporate History (1)
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19071909
19141916
191719391944
1950
19541956
19591964
1965
1970
Asahi Glass Company is establishedFlat glass production begins at Amagasaki (now Kansai) for the first time in JapanMakiyama (now Kitakyushu) Plant is establishedProduction of refractories begins and ceramics business launchesTsurumi Plant is establishedProduction of soda ash beginsIho (now Takasago) Plant is establishedMerges with Nippon Chemical Industries and Mitsubishi Chemical Industries is formedPursuant to the Company Reconstruction and Improvement Law Mitsubishi Chemical Industries is divided into Asahi Glass Nippon Kasei Kogyo (now Mitsubishi Chemical) and Shinko Rayon (now Mitsubishi Rayon) Asahi Glass Company is re-established and lists its stock on the stock exchanges in JapanProduction of CRT glass bulbs beginsProduction of automotive glass beginsThe Indo Asahi Glass Co Ltd is established and business launches in IndiaChiba Plant is establishedCaustic soda first is produced at Chiba PlantThai Asahi Glass Public Co Ltd is established and business launches in ThailandHazawa Research Center (now Research Center) is establishedThai Asahi Caustic Soda Co (now AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Co Ltd) is established and production of chemicals products begins in AsiaAichi Plant is established
1972
1974
1981
1985
1986
1988
1991
1992
1995
19961997
Sagami Works (now Sagami Plant) is establishedPT Asahimas Flat Glass Co Ltd is established and business launches in IndonesiaKashima Plant is establishedThai Safety Glass Co Ltd (now AGC Automotive (Thailand) Co Ltd) is established and automotive glass production begins in AsiaAsahi Glass acquires Glaverbel SA (AGC Glass Europe) a glass company in Belgium and launches business in EuropeAP Techno glass Co (now AGC Flat Glass North America Inc) is established automotive glass production begins in the USA Production of synthetic quartz glass beginsPT Asahimas SUBENTRA Chemical (now PT Asahimas Chemical) established in IndonesiaMakes capital participation into AFG Industries (now AGC Flat Glass North America) and flat glass production begins in the USAMakes capital participation into Splintex SA (now AGC Automotive Europe Inc) and automotive glass production begins in EuropeMakes capital participation into Glavunion (now AGC Flat Glass Czech as clen AGC Group) and launches business in Czech RepublicDalian Asahi Float Glass Co Ltd (now AGC Flat Glass (Dalian) Co Ltd) is established and flat glass production begins in ChinaProduction of TCO glass substrates for LCDs begins at Asahi Glass Fine Techno (now AGC Display Glass Yonezawa Co Ltd) Production of alkali-free glass for TFT-LCD glass substrates beginsQinhuangdao Haiyan Safety Glass Co Ltd is established and production of automotive glass business begins in ChinaProduction of glass substrates for Plasma Display Panels (PDPs) begins Makes capital participation into Bor Glass Works (now OJSC AGC Bor Glassworks) and launches business in Russia
Corporate History (2)
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1999
2000
20022003
2004
2007
2008
2009
2010
201120122013
Acquires Imperial Chemical Industries PLCrsquos fluoropolymer business and launches production of fluorochemicals in EuropeAsahi Glass Fine Techno Taiwan Co Ltd (now AGC Display Glass Taiwan Co Ltd) is established and production of TFT-LCD glass substrates beginsGlobal In-House Company System is introducedProduction of PDP glass substrates begins at Hanwook Techno Glass Co LtdAGC Automotive Hungary Ltd is established and automotive glass production begins in HungaryAsahi Glass Fine Techno Korea Co Ltd (now AGC Fine Techno Korea Co Ltd ) is established and production of TFT-LCD glass substrates begins in South KoreaThe corporate brand of the AGC Group is unified to AGCTransfers the shares of Asahi Fiberglass Co Ltd and withdraws from glass fiber businessTransfers the shares of Optrex Corporation and withdraws from LCD display device businessTerminates automotive glass business at Kitakyushu plantBegins production of specialty glass for chemical strengthening for smart phones tablet PCs etcAGC Display Glass (Kunshan) Co Ltd s established as a production base for TFT-LCD glass substrates in ChinaTerminates production of CRT glass bulbs at Hankuk Electric Glass Co Ltd and withdraws from CRT glass bulb businessAGC Glass Brazil inc is established and business launches in BrazilStrategic partnership with Interpane in GermanyAGC Automotive Mexico S DE RL DE CV is established
2014
20152016
2018
Acquires a Vietnamese polyvinyl chloride (PVC) company Phu My Plastics amp Chemicals Co Ltd (now AGC Chemicals Vietnam Co Ltd ) AGC and Obeikan Glass agreed to set up a JV for architectural glassAcquires NordGlass automotive replacement glass company in PolandAGCrsquos First Automotive Glass Production Base is established in North Africa(Morocco)Bioscience businesses in Japan the US and Europe consolidated and integrated management as AGC Biologics begins Change of corporate name to AGC Inc (1st July)
AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
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年 ASIAJapan1097
1956
1964
1972
1992
2000
2003
2014
【Japan】1907 Asahi Glass Company founded
【India】Glass production begins in India AGC becomes one of the first Japanese private companies to enter the Indian market
【Thailand】Thai Asahi Glass Public Co Ltd (AGC Flat Glass (Thailand) Public Co Ltd)established
【Indonesia】 PT Asahimas Flat Glass Co Ltd established in Indonesia First entry into the Indonesian market
【China】 Dalian Asahi Float Glass Co Ltd (now AGC Flat Glass (Dalian) Co Ltd)established in China Production of flat glass begins in China
【Taiwan】 Asahi Glass Fine Techno Taiwan Co Ltd (AGC Display Glass Taiwan Co Ltd) established Production of LCD glass substrates begins in Taiwan
【Korea】 At Hanwook Techno Glass Co Ltd production of PDP glass substrates begins in Korea
【Vietnam】 AGC acquire a Vietnamese polyvinyl chloride (PVC) company Phu My Plastics amp Chemicals Co Ltd
【Saudi Arabia】 AGC and Obeikan Glass agreed to set up a JV for architectural glass
年 EuropeEMEA1981
1997
1999
2004
2012
2015
2019
【Belgium】 Asahi Glass acquires Glaverbel SA (AGC Glass Europe SA) a glass company in Belgium First entry into Europe
【Russia】 Capital participation made in Bor Glassworks (OJSC AGC BorGlassworks) First entry into the Russian market
【UK】 Imperial Chemical Industries PLCrsquos (AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd) fluoropolymers business acquired Production of fluorochemicals begins in Europe
【Hungary】 AGC Automotive Hungary Ltd established Production of automotive glass begins in Hungary
【Germany】 Strategic partnership with Interpane in Germany (Became a consolidated subsidiary)
【Poland】 AGC acquires NordGlass automotive replacement glass company in Poland
【Morocco】 Automotive Glass Production Base established in Morocco
年 Americas1985
2011
2013
2018
【USA】 AP Technoglass Co (Automotive glass division in AGC Flat Glass North America Inc) established Production of automotive glass begins in the USA
【Brazil】 AGC Glass Brazil Inc established First entry into the Brazilian market
【Mexico】 AGC Automotive Mexico S DE RL DE CV established
【USA】 AGC Biologics consolidated and integrated management for bioscience business
This list shows AGCrsquos first entry into the region
AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
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As of December 31 2018
The Group operates in approximately 30 countries and regions in the worldTotal 213 consolidated subsidiaries (37 in Japan176 overseas)
Europe106
JapanAsia92
Americas18
Europe JapanAsia AmericasCompany Region Company Region Company Region
AGC Glass Europe SA Belgium AGC Glass Products Co Ltd Japan AGC Glass Company North America
The United States
AGC Automotive Europe SA Belgium AGC Glass Kenzai Co Ltd Japan AGC Glass Brazil Inc BrazilAGC Flat Glass Czech as clenAGC Group
Czech Republic AGC Techno Glass Co Ltd Japan
AGC Flat Glass Klin LLC Russia Ise Chemicals Corporation JapanOJSC AGC Bor Glassworks Russia AGC Ceramics Co Ltd Japan
AGC Automotive (China) ChinaAGC Display Glass (Shenzhen) ChinaAGC Fine Techno Korea Co Ltd KoreaAGC Display Glass Taiwan Co Ltd TaiwanPT Asahimas Chemical IndonesiaPT Asahimas Flat Glass Indonesia
Major subsidiaries
AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
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Name Address ProductKansai Plant(Amagasaki factory)
660-08572 Nishimukaijima-cho Amagasaki-shi Hyogo Pre FPD glass substrates
Kansai Plant(Takasago factory)
676-86555-6-1 Umei Takasago-shi Hyogo Pre
FPD glass substratesSemiconductor production
Keihin Plant 230-00451-1 Suehiro-cho Tsurumi-ku Yokohama-shi Kanagawa Pre
FPD glass substratesFigured glass
Chiba Plant 290-856610 Goikaigan Ichihara-shi Chiba Pre
Chlor-alkali FluoropolymerBiopharmaceutical CMO service
Aichi Plant 470-23941 Asahi Taketoyo-cho Chita-gun Aichi Pre
Automotive glass and Glass for Solar Cells
Kashima Plant 314-019525 Higashiwada Kamisu-shi Ibaraki Pre
Flat glass FluoropolymerSodium bicarbonate
Sagami Plant 243-0301426-1 Sumida Aikawamachi Aiko-gun Kanagawa Pre Automotive glass
Research Center221-87551150 Hazawa-cho Kanagawa-ku Yokohama-shi Kanagawa Pre
Research amp Development
As of December 31 2018
AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
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As a comprehensive glass manufacturer the AGC Group manufactures a wide variety of glass products
Automotive
TNSTN
Building
Soda-lime glass
TFT-LCD
Alkali-free glass
Chemical Strengthening glass
Aluminosilicateglass
Synthetic quartz
Quarts
Physics andchemistryequipment
Heat-resistantcookware
Borosilicate glass
Optics use
Bismuth-basedglass
Architectural Glass
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Architectural Glass Products
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General name Representative product name Product description
Float glass Float glassTransparent flat sheet glass The most common type of flat glass used for construction purposes Can be produced with a thickness of between 3mm and 25mm with the maximum size of about 3m in width and about 10m maximum in length
Laminated glass Lamisafetrade SECU-REConsists of two pieces of glass with an interlayer film inserted in between Very few fragments scatter even when glass breaks and objects do not penetrate the glass easily Excellent for disastercrime prevention Also has UV blocking properties
IGU (Insulated Glass Unit)
PairglasstradeMyMutetrade （noise reduction）
Consists of two pieces of glass with dried air and heat-insulating gas enclosed in between Provides excellent heat insulation energy conservation and dew condensation prevention
Low-E IGUSunbalancetradePairplustrade （renovations）
IGU with special metal film coating on the inner surface of one of the glass Provides enhanced heat insulatingshielding performance
Tempered glassTemperlitetradeSchool TempertradeMistron AcetradeHome Mistron
Safety glass with the strength 3~5 times greater than ordinary glass produced through special heating and cooling processes Superior resistance to breakage and even when breaks it fragments into small pebble-sized pieces
Heat-resistant Tempered Glass
Mybokatrade Fire-resistant glass with heat-resisting properties produced through a special tempering process This non-wired glass provides a clear view
Mirrors SunmirrortradeG Environmentally friendly mirror with lead-free back paint coating
Colored glass LACOBELtradeMATELUXtrade Painted glass produced by adding special paint coating on the back surface of glass Mainly used as interior glass for commercial facilities
Figured glass Kasumitrade Flat glass with a template pattern on one side Provides privacy while letting light through Also brings interior effect
Wired glass Hishiwiretrade Crosswire Glass with wire mesh enclosed Used for fire protection doors
Low-E Insulated Glass Units
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A greater heat insulatingshielding performance achieved with a special metallic coating (Low-E coating) between the IG unit
Special metal coating (Low-E coating) selectively transmitsreflects light and heat
Glass
Dry airgas
Moisture absorption
material
Energy-saving with Ecoglass (in Japan)
Outside Inside
Ecoglass
１ ２
Household Ecoglass use in 2010 (estimated based on approx 5000 households in total)
We can save the electricity equivalent to the amount generated by two nuclear reactors
100 million kilowattreactor
Single glass windows
71
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Ecoglass 6
If every household in Japan uses Ecoglass
IGU 23
Reference Flat Glass Manufacturers Association of Japan
Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
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Ecoglass (Low-E insulating glass unit) inserted into an ordinary single-pane window sash
Additional layer of glass added to the existing glasswindow sash to enhance the functionality
PairPlustrade Mado2tradeHeat
insulation
Solar control
Anti condensation
Heat insulation
Anti condensation
Noise reduction
Solar control
Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
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ATTOCHtradeHeat
insulation
Solar control
Anti condensation
ATTOCHtrade converts single-pane fixed windows of office buildings and stores into energy-saving insulated glass units simply by installinglow-E glass from the inside
Product LinesWILD ATTOCHtrade
WILD ATTOCH is enables single-story retail shops to do energy-saving reform without disrupting store operations
ATTOCH with horizontal-striped PV module creates power while allowing sunlight to shine through
ATTOCHtrade SUNJOULE ＳＵＤＡＲＥ
Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
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It serves as a good protection against crime and disasters The interlayer film laminated between two pieces of glass will hold the shards in place even if the glass is broken It also prevents the glass from being completely penetrated
AGCrsquos fire-resistant product lineup consists of wired glass and non-wired heat-resistant tempered glass ldquoMybokatraderdquo
Non-wired heat-resistant tempered glass1) Provides a clear view2) No thermal breakage (as compared to wired glass)3) Lighter-weight amp easier openclose than wired glass
Glass
Special film
Safety Glass (Laminated glass) Fire-resistant Glass
Decorative Glass
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Lacobel is painted glass for indoor applications which is made by applying a layer of special coating onto the back surface of the glassThis product creates a beautiful color contrast adding a stylish atmosphere to the room interior
Clearsighttrade is anti-reflective glass with special coating applied on both surfaces thereby reducing light reflectance on the glass surface With improved coating durability Clearsight can be used outdoor Also it can be processed into double glazing glass and laminated glass
LacobeltradeColored glass for interior use
Clearsighttrade Anti-reflective Glass Ideal for Outdoor Use
Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
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Raw materials charge
Fining furnace( About 1100～1300 )
Melting furnace(1600 ～)
Float bath
Annealing CuttingRaw materialsSilica sandSoda ashSalt cakeDolomiteLimestoneFeldspar
Glass sizeMaximum 10mtimes3m
Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
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JapanAsia Pacific （11 plants 14floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Number of FLs
Kashima JPN １
Aichi JPN ２
Suzhou CHN １
Jakarta IDN ２
Surabaya IDN ２
Manila PHL １
Samut Prakarn THA １
Chon Buri THA １
Taloja () IND １
Roorkee () IND １
Total 36 float lines (three lines are managed by equity method affiliate）
Europe （9 plants 17floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Number of FLs
Moustier BEL ４
Boussois FRA ２
Seingbouse FRA １
Osterweddingen () DEU １
Cuneo ITA １
Sagunto ESP １
Retenice CZE ３
Nizhniy Novgorod RUS ２
Klin RUS ２
Americas （3 plants 4 floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ
Number of FLs
Greenland TN ２
Richmond KY １
Spring Hill KS １
As of March 2019
() Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1plants 1 floats）City CountryState Number
of FLsGuaratingueta Brazil Sao Paulo １
Automotive Glass
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Automotive Glass
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General name Product description
BasicautomotiveGlass
Laminated glass Consists of two pieces of glass with an interlayer film in between Very few fragments scatter even when glass breaks and objects do not penetrate the glass easily Excellent for crimedisaster prevention
Tempered glass Glass with enhanced strength and safety through heating and cooling processes Tempered glass gets crumbled into small pebble-sized pieces at the time of breakage
Value-add automotive glass
Comfort
99 UV cut glass Cuts over 99 of ultraviolet rays Effective in preventing sun burn and damage on interior materials
IR cut glass
Heat-shielding glass that has good radio transmission and blocks approximately 90 of infrared rays with the special interlayer film between two pieces of glass Effectively blocks the wavelength that causes frizzling sensations on skin
Heat-shielding glass that effectively reflects infrared rays with special coating on the inner surface
Privacy glass Special colorant element added to the glass composition Provides greater privacy and heat shielding effect
Acoustic glass Laminated glass with improved acoustic insulation Provides a quieter driving experience
Laminated side window Laminated glass used in side doors Provides greater crime prevention and acoustic insulation
Visibility
Water repellent door glass
Automotive door glass with high reactive fluorine and silicone coating Provides excellent water repellency and strength as well as improved visibility in the rain
Snow-melting Ice-melting front glass
Windshield with conductive ink (heating element) printed on the surface Provides snow-melting and ice-melting functions using electric current
Electro-thermal defogging glass
Rear glass with conductive ink (heating element) printed on the surface which provides anti-fogging function using electric current
Informationtelecommunications
Printed glass antenna Automotive antenna with conductive ink printed on the glass surface Provides flexibility in design and excellent durability
Embedded DTV glass antenna
DTV (Digital Television) antenna that is sealed on the windshield Provides flexibility in design and excellent durability
Glass for head-up display Windshield with a speed meter and other indicators displayed on the glass
Design Module assy window Glass with the peripheral resin parts all integrated in a single unit
IR-blocking Glass
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UV absorbent kneaded into interlayer
Efficiently blocks middle infrared rays (IR) which cause the skin to feel heat under the sun and reduces irritations caused by direct sunlight
Provides greater interior comfort and improves fuel efficiency by controlling temperature increase inside the vehicle
Filters out approximately 99 of UVrays which can cause aging of the skin
Good radio-wave transmission
Increased comfort by cutting both IR amp UV rays
UV Visible light
Near-infrared Middle -infrared
Comparison in the Penetration of Sunrays
Pene
trat
ion
()
Normal green glass
A significant cut in middle infrared rays which cause the skin to feel heat
IR-Cut Glass
Glass
Interlayer
IR AbsorbentWavelength (nm)
Coolverretrade
UV-blocking Tempered Glass
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The world first1 approx 992 UV blocking tempered glass for automotive front door windows developed from womenrsquos standpoint
According to a face to face survey with a particular focus on female drivers in Japan what they are most concerned about automotive glasswindows is UV rays
Excellent UV blocking performance is achieved with a newly developed high-performance UV absorbing layer on the surface of existing UV blocking glass
UV Verre Premium trade blocks UV rays as effectively as wearing sun-protection gloves The same heat absorption function as UV Verre
（Approx 90 UV block） (Approx 99 UV block)
ガラス無し
UV exposure test results
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20102 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050-1990
UV checker turnsinto dark red
UV checker turnsinto pale red
Almost no color change occurs
Structure of UV blocking tempered glassExisting UV blocking tempered glass
New UV blocking tempered glass
ldquoUV Verrerdquo ldquoUV Verre Premiumrdquo
UV absorbent
Existing UV blocking tempered glass
High-performanceUV absorbing layer
UV absorbent kneaded into glass
Existing UV blocking tempered glass＋High-performance UV absorbing layer
ldquoUV Verre PremiumrdquoldquoUV VerrerdquoDirect sunlight
UV Verre Premiumtrade
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
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Blocks infrared (IR) rays as well as UV rays effectively eliminating discomfort caused by infrared rays such as ldquouncomfortable heat inside the carrdquo and ldquofrizzling sensation on the arms while drivingrdquo
Provides driving comfort and by mitigating heat inside the car and enabling drivers to reduce air conditioning use helps to lower environment impacts
Ordinary tempered glass for automotive front door windows
Results of infrared rays irradiation test
Structure of UV blocking
tempered glass onto which UV absorbent is
applied
High-performance UV and IR
absorbing layerInside the car
Outside the car
Skin surface temperature 414 degrees C feeling a frizzling sensation
Two degrees lower with no frizzlingsensationSkin surface temperature 394 degrees CResults may differ depending on the testing conditions
The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensation
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050
UV Verre Premiumtrade Cool on
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
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The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensationAGC has achieved the worldrsquos first3
approximately 99 UV-cut for all windows covering all directions
Through employing UV absorption component of existing Privact Glass realized 99 UV cut with high level of heat insulation1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO90503 As of Nov 2015 according to AGC survey
First in the world to achieve with single sheet of glass (excluding the windshield)
UV Verre Premium Privashieldtrade
Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
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Washing
Inner sheet printing
Bending furnace
Glass
MoldBeveling
Layer
Outer sheetInner sheet
Lay up outskirt trimming
Inspection Packing Shipment
Pre-press
Pressing (Autoclave)
CuttingLoading of new glass
Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
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Loading of new glass
BevelingNew Gravity Furnace
WashingPrinting
Gas Furnace
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Inspection
Packing
Shipment
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Cutting
Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
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Automotive Glass PlantsJapanAsia Pacific （12 plants）
Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Aichi JPNSagami JPNQinhuangdao CHNFoshan CHNSuzhou CHNCikampek IDNBangpakong THARewari (1) INDChennai (1) INDRoorkee (1) INDTaloja (1) IND
North Americas （3 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Elizabethtown KY USABellefontaine OH USASan Luis Potosiacute San Luis Potosiacute Mexico
Europe （6 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Fleurus BELAniche FRARoccasecca ITAChuderice CZENizhniy Novgorod RUSTatabanya HUN
As of March 2019
(1) Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1 plants）City State Country
Guaratingueta Sao Paulo Brazil
Glass for Displays
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Display Glass Products
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General name Product name Product description
TFT Glass Substrates AN100Alkali-free aluminosilicate glass substrates manufactured by the float process This display material has an exceptionally smooth and flat surface excellent transparency and thermal resistance
TFT Glass Substrates AN WizusTM Glass substrates with the worldrsquos lowest level of thermal shrinkage Optimal for use in high-
resolution display panels on smartphones and tablets etc
Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening Dragontrail
TMseries A specialty glass for chemical strengthening used as a cover glass for touchscreens on electronic
devices such as smartphones tablets and TVs
Glass Substrates for Touchscreen Panels
Glass substrate for touchscreen panels
Glass substrate used for touchscreens on electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets etc
Display glass products (including some of new function glass)
TFT Glass Substrates
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バックライト用ガラス管
Polarizing film
Polarizing film
Glass substrate
Glass substrate
Color filter
LCD
Backlight
Design filter
加飾フィルターTFT glass substrates AN100
AN100 is alkali-free glass It does not contain alkaline substances (soda ash) that are harmful to TFTs
Cross-section diagram of a LCD TV
Surface
AN100
TFT Glass Substrates
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0 10 20 30
One-fifthAN Wizus 7ppm
AN100 33ppm
（AGC）
Thermal Compaction（10minutes Heated to 600）
Resolution
～300ppi ～400ppi
～500ppi
500ppi～
HD (High Definition) model
Full HD model
～G45
G45 amp G6
High-resolution LTPS
AN100
AN WizusTM
a-Si Spec
Display glass substrates with worldrsquos lowest thermal shrinkage AN Wizustrade
組織図
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Subsidiary2019年7月1日現在
Finance amp Control Division
General Affairs Division
Legal Division
Information Systems Division
Purchase amp Logistics Division
Strategyamp Planning Division
Productivity Innovation Division
Internal Audit Division
Business Development Division
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AGC Ceramics
Building amp Industrial Glass Company
Electronics Company
Chemicals Company
Corporate Administration Division
Human Resources Division
Technology General Division
Production Technology Division
Float Technology Promotion Division
Innovative Technology Laboratories
Materials Integration Laboratories
Planning Division
Automotive Company
Corporate Communicationsamp Investor Relations Division
Intellectual Property Division
Co-create Space Construction Project
SDGs Division
Multi-Material General Division
EHS Division
Quality Division
Smart AGC Promotion Division
Corporate Planning General Division
EHSQ General Division
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267
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117
Stock Information
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Shareholder structure
Major Shareholders (As of Dec 31 2018)
Financial Institution and Securities Firms
Foreign Investors and Others
Individuals and Others
Other Corporations
Major Shareholders Number of Shares Held (1000 shares)
Percentage of Total ()
The Master Trust Bank of Japan Ltd (Trust Account) 16425 742
Japan Trustee Services Bank Ltd (Trust Account) 11419 516
Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company 9615 434
Barclays Securities Japan Limited 6000 271
The Asahi Glass Foundation 5874 265
Mitsubishi Estate Co Ltd 4540 205
Asahi Glass Business Partner Shareholding Association 4160 188
Tokio Marine amp Nichido Fire Insurance Co Ltd 4036 182
Japan Trustee Services Bank Ltd (Trust Account 5) 3879 175
Japan Trustee Services Bank Ltd (Trust Account 9) 3738 169
In addition to the above AGC Inc holds treasury stock of 5944972 shares
Corporate History (1)
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19071909
19141916
191719391944
1950
19541956
19591964
1965
1970
Asahi Glass Company is establishedFlat glass production begins at Amagasaki (now Kansai) for the first time in JapanMakiyama (now Kitakyushu) Plant is establishedProduction of refractories begins and ceramics business launchesTsurumi Plant is establishedProduction of soda ash beginsIho (now Takasago) Plant is establishedMerges with Nippon Chemical Industries and Mitsubishi Chemical Industries is formedPursuant to the Company Reconstruction and Improvement Law Mitsubishi Chemical Industries is divided into Asahi Glass Nippon Kasei Kogyo (now Mitsubishi Chemical) and Shinko Rayon (now Mitsubishi Rayon) Asahi Glass Company is re-established and lists its stock on the stock exchanges in JapanProduction of CRT glass bulbs beginsProduction of automotive glass beginsThe Indo Asahi Glass Co Ltd is established and business launches in IndiaChiba Plant is establishedCaustic soda first is produced at Chiba PlantThai Asahi Glass Public Co Ltd is established and business launches in ThailandHazawa Research Center (now Research Center) is establishedThai Asahi Caustic Soda Co (now AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Co Ltd) is established and production of chemicals products begins in AsiaAichi Plant is established
1972
1974
1981
1985
1986
1988
1991
1992
1995
19961997
Sagami Works (now Sagami Plant) is establishedPT Asahimas Flat Glass Co Ltd is established and business launches in IndonesiaKashima Plant is establishedThai Safety Glass Co Ltd (now AGC Automotive (Thailand) Co Ltd) is established and automotive glass production begins in AsiaAsahi Glass acquires Glaverbel SA (AGC Glass Europe) a glass company in Belgium and launches business in EuropeAP Techno glass Co (now AGC Flat Glass North America Inc) is established automotive glass production begins in the USA Production of synthetic quartz glass beginsPT Asahimas SUBENTRA Chemical (now PT Asahimas Chemical) established in IndonesiaMakes capital participation into AFG Industries (now AGC Flat Glass North America) and flat glass production begins in the USAMakes capital participation into Splintex SA (now AGC Automotive Europe Inc) and automotive glass production begins in EuropeMakes capital participation into Glavunion (now AGC Flat Glass Czech as clen AGC Group) and launches business in Czech RepublicDalian Asahi Float Glass Co Ltd (now AGC Flat Glass (Dalian) Co Ltd) is established and flat glass production begins in ChinaProduction of TCO glass substrates for LCDs begins at Asahi Glass Fine Techno (now AGC Display Glass Yonezawa Co Ltd) Production of alkali-free glass for TFT-LCD glass substrates beginsQinhuangdao Haiyan Safety Glass Co Ltd is established and production of automotive glass business begins in ChinaProduction of glass substrates for Plasma Display Panels (PDPs) begins Makes capital participation into Bor Glass Works (now OJSC AGC Bor Glassworks) and launches business in Russia
Corporate History (2)
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1999
2000
20022003
2004
2007
2008
2009
2010
201120122013
Acquires Imperial Chemical Industries PLCrsquos fluoropolymer business and launches production of fluorochemicals in EuropeAsahi Glass Fine Techno Taiwan Co Ltd (now AGC Display Glass Taiwan Co Ltd) is established and production of TFT-LCD glass substrates beginsGlobal In-House Company System is introducedProduction of PDP glass substrates begins at Hanwook Techno Glass Co LtdAGC Automotive Hungary Ltd is established and automotive glass production begins in HungaryAsahi Glass Fine Techno Korea Co Ltd (now AGC Fine Techno Korea Co Ltd ) is established and production of TFT-LCD glass substrates begins in South KoreaThe corporate brand of the AGC Group is unified to AGCTransfers the shares of Asahi Fiberglass Co Ltd and withdraws from glass fiber businessTransfers the shares of Optrex Corporation and withdraws from LCD display device businessTerminates automotive glass business at Kitakyushu plantBegins production of specialty glass for chemical strengthening for smart phones tablet PCs etcAGC Display Glass (Kunshan) Co Ltd s established as a production base for TFT-LCD glass substrates in ChinaTerminates production of CRT glass bulbs at Hankuk Electric Glass Co Ltd and withdraws from CRT glass bulb businessAGC Glass Brazil inc is established and business launches in BrazilStrategic partnership with Interpane in GermanyAGC Automotive Mexico S DE RL DE CV is established
2014
20152016
2018
Acquires a Vietnamese polyvinyl chloride (PVC) company Phu My Plastics amp Chemicals Co Ltd (now AGC Chemicals Vietnam Co Ltd ) AGC and Obeikan Glass agreed to set up a JV for architectural glassAcquires NordGlass automotive replacement glass company in PolandAGCrsquos First Automotive Glass Production Base is established in North Africa(Morocco)Bioscience businesses in Japan the US and Europe consolidated and integrated management as AGC Biologics begins Change of corporate name to AGC Inc (1st July)
AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
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年 ASIAJapan1097
1956
1964
1972
1992
2000
2003
2014
【Japan】1907 Asahi Glass Company founded
【India】Glass production begins in India AGC becomes one of the first Japanese private companies to enter the Indian market
【Thailand】Thai Asahi Glass Public Co Ltd (AGC Flat Glass (Thailand) Public Co Ltd)established
【Indonesia】 PT Asahimas Flat Glass Co Ltd established in Indonesia First entry into the Indonesian market
【China】 Dalian Asahi Float Glass Co Ltd (now AGC Flat Glass (Dalian) Co Ltd)established in China Production of flat glass begins in China
【Taiwan】 Asahi Glass Fine Techno Taiwan Co Ltd (AGC Display Glass Taiwan Co Ltd) established Production of LCD glass substrates begins in Taiwan
【Korea】 At Hanwook Techno Glass Co Ltd production of PDP glass substrates begins in Korea
【Vietnam】 AGC acquire a Vietnamese polyvinyl chloride (PVC) company Phu My Plastics amp Chemicals Co Ltd
【Saudi Arabia】 AGC and Obeikan Glass agreed to set up a JV for architectural glass
年 EuropeEMEA1981
1997
1999
2004
2012
2015
2019
【Belgium】 Asahi Glass acquires Glaverbel SA (AGC Glass Europe SA) a glass company in Belgium First entry into Europe
【Russia】 Capital participation made in Bor Glassworks (OJSC AGC BorGlassworks) First entry into the Russian market
【UK】 Imperial Chemical Industries PLCrsquos (AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd) fluoropolymers business acquired Production of fluorochemicals begins in Europe
【Hungary】 AGC Automotive Hungary Ltd established Production of automotive glass begins in Hungary
【Germany】 Strategic partnership with Interpane in Germany (Became a consolidated subsidiary)
【Poland】 AGC acquires NordGlass automotive replacement glass company in Poland
【Morocco】 Automotive Glass Production Base established in Morocco
年 Americas1985
2011
2013
2018
【USA】 AP Technoglass Co (Automotive glass division in AGC Flat Glass North America Inc) established Production of automotive glass begins in the USA
【Brazil】 AGC Glass Brazil Inc established First entry into the Brazilian market
【Mexico】 AGC Automotive Mexico S DE RL DE CV established
【USA】 AGC Biologics consolidated and integrated management for bioscience business
This list shows AGCrsquos first entry into the region
AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
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As of December 31 2018
The Group operates in approximately 30 countries and regions in the worldTotal 213 consolidated subsidiaries (37 in Japan176 overseas)
Europe106
JapanAsia92
Americas18
Europe JapanAsia AmericasCompany Region Company Region Company Region
AGC Glass Europe SA Belgium AGC Glass Products Co Ltd Japan AGC Glass Company North America
The United States
AGC Automotive Europe SA Belgium AGC Glass Kenzai Co Ltd Japan AGC Glass Brazil Inc BrazilAGC Flat Glass Czech as clenAGC Group
Czech Republic AGC Techno Glass Co Ltd Japan
AGC Flat Glass Klin LLC Russia Ise Chemicals Corporation JapanOJSC AGC Bor Glassworks Russia AGC Ceramics Co Ltd Japan
AGC Automotive (China) ChinaAGC Display Glass (Shenzhen) ChinaAGC Fine Techno Korea Co Ltd KoreaAGC Display Glass Taiwan Co Ltd TaiwanPT Asahimas Chemical IndonesiaPT Asahimas Flat Glass Indonesia
Major subsidiaries
AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
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Name Address ProductKansai Plant(Amagasaki factory)
660-08572 Nishimukaijima-cho Amagasaki-shi Hyogo Pre FPD glass substrates
Kansai Plant(Takasago factory)
676-86555-6-1 Umei Takasago-shi Hyogo Pre
FPD glass substratesSemiconductor production
Keihin Plant 230-00451-1 Suehiro-cho Tsurumi-ku Yokohama-shi Kanagawa Pre
FPD glass substratesFigured glass
Chiba Plant 290-856610 Goikaigan Ichihara-shi Chiba Pre
Chlor-alkali FluoropolymerBiopharmaceutical CMO service
Aichi Plant 470-23941 Asahi Taketoyo-cho Chita-gun Aichi Pre
Automotive glass and Glass for Solar Cells
Kashima Plant 314-019525 Higashiwada Kamisu-shi Ibaraki Pre
Flat glass FluoropolymerSodium bicarbonate
Sagami Plant 243-0301426-1 Sumida Aikawamachi Aiko-gun Kanagawa Pre Automotive glass
Research Center221-87551150 Hazawa-cho Kanagawa-ku Yokohama-shi Kanagawa Pre
Research amp Development
As of December 31 2018
AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
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As a comprehensive glass manufacturer the AGC Group manufactures a wide variety of glass products
Automotive
TNSTN
Building
Soda-lime glass
TFT-LCD
Alkali-free glass
Chemical Strengthening glass
Aluminosilicateglass
Synthetic quartz
Quarts
Physics andchemistryequipment
Heat-resistantcookware
Borosilicate glass
Optics use
Bismuth-basedglass
Architectural Glass
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Architectural Glass Products
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General name Representative product name Product description
Float glass Float glassTransparent flat sheet glass The most common type of flat glass used for construction purposes Can be produced with a thickness of between 3mm and 25mm with the maximum size of about 3m in width and about 10m maximum in length
Laminated glass Lamisafetrade SECU-REConsists of two pieces of glass with an interlayer film inserted in between Very few fragments scatter even when glass breaks and objects do not penetrate the glass easily Excellent for disastercrime prevention Also has UV blocking properties
IGU (Insulated Glass Unit)
PairglasstradeMyMutetrade （noise reduction）
Consists of two pieces of glass with dried air and heat-insulating gas enclosed in between Provides excellent heat insulation energy conservation and dew condensation prevention
Low-E IGUSunbalancetradePairplustrade （renovations）
IGU with special metal film coating on the inner surface of one of the glass Provides enhanced heat insulatingshielding performance
Tempered glassTemperlitetradeSchool TempertradeMistron AcetradeHome Mistron
Safety glass with the strength 3~5 times greater than ordinary glass produced through special heating and cooling processes Superior resistance to breakage and even when breaks it fragments into small pebble-sized pieces
Heat-resistant Tempered Glass
Mybokatrade Fire-resistant glass with heat-resisting properties produced through a special tempering process This non-wired glass provides a clear view
Mirrors SunmirrortradeG Environmentally friendly mirror with lead-free back paint coating
Colored glass LACOBELtradeMATELUXtrade Painted glass produced by adding special paint coating on the back surface of glass Mainly used as interior glass for commercial facilities
Figured glass Kasumitrade Flat glass with a template pattern on one side Provides privacy while letting light through Also brings interior effect
Wired glass Hishiwiretrade Crosswire Glass with wire mesh enclosed Used for fire protection doors
Low-E Insulated Glass Units
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A greater heat insulatingshielding performance achieved with a special metallic coating (Low-E coating) between the IG unit
Special metal coating (Low-E coating) selectively transmitsreflects light and heat
Glass
Dry airgas
Moisture absorption
material
Energy-saving with Ecoglass (in Japan)
Outside Inside
Ecoglass
１ ２
Household Ecoglass use in 2010 (estimated based on approx 5000 households in total)
We can save the electricity equivalent to the amount generated by two nuclear reactors
100 million kilowattreactor
Single glass windows
71
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Ecoglass 6
If every household in Japan uses Ecoglass
IGU 23
Reference Flat Glass Manufacturers Association of Japan
Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
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Ecoglass (Low-E insulating glass unit) inserted into an ordinary single-pane window sash
Additional layer of glass added to the existing glasswindow sash to enhance the functionality
PairPlustrade Mado2tradeHeat
insulation
Solar control
Anti condensation
Heat insulation
Anti condensation
Noise reduction
Solar control
Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
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ATTOCHtradeHeat
insulation
Solar control
Anti condensation
ATTOCHtrade converts single-pane fixed windows of office buildings and stores into energy-saving insulated glass units simply by installinglow-E glass from the inside
Product LinesWILD ATTOCHtrade
WILD ATTOCH is enables single-story retail shops to do energy-saving reform without disrupting store operations
ATTOCH with horizontal-striped PV module creates power while allowing sunlight to shine through
ATTOCHtrade SUNJOULE ＳＵＤＡＲＥ
Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
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It serves as a good protection against crime and disasters The interlayer film laminated between two pieces of glass will hold the shards in place even if the glass is broken It also prevents the glass from being completely penetrated
AGCrsquos fire-resistant product lineup consists of wired glass and non-wired heat-resistant tempered glass ldquoMybokatraderdquo
Non-wired heat-resistant tempered glass1) Provides a clear view2) No thermal breakage (as compared to wired glass)3) Lighter-weight amp easier openclose than wired glass
Glass
Special film
Safety Glass (Laminated glass) Fire-resistant Glass
Decorative Glass
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Lacobel is painted glass for indoor applications which is made by applying a layer of special coating onto the back surface of the glassThis product creates a beautiful color contrast adding a stylish atmosphere to the room interior
Clearsighttrade is anti-reflective glass with special coating applied on both surfaces thereby reducing light reflectance on the glass surface With improved coating durability Clearsight can be used outdoor Also it can be processed into double glazing glass and laminated glass
LacobeltradeColored glass for interior use
Clearsighttrade Anti-reflective Glass Ideal for Outdoor Use
Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
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Raw materials charge
Fining furnace( About 1100～1300 )
Melting furnace(1600 ～)
Float bath
Annealing CuttingRaw materialsSilica sandSoda ashSalt cakeDolomiteLimestoneFeldspar
Glass sizeMaximum 10mtimes3m
Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
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JapanAsia Pacific （11 plants 14floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Number of FLs
Kashima JPN １
Aichi JPN ２
Suzhou CHN １
Jakarta IDN ２
Surabaya IDN ２
Manila PHL １
Samut Prakarn THA １
Chon Buri THA １
Taloja () IND １
Roorkee () IND １
Total 36 float lines (three lines are managed by equity method affiliate）
Europe （9 plants 17floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Number of FLs
Moustier BEL ４
Boussois FRA ２
Seingbouse FRA １
Osterweddingen () DEU １
Cuneo ITA １
Sagunto ESP １
Retenice CZE ３
Nizhniy Novgorod RUS ２
Klin RUS ２
Americas （3 plants 4 floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ
Number of FLs
Greenland TN ２
Richmond KY １
Spring Hill KS １
As of March 2019
() Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1plants 1 floats）City CountryState Number
of FLsGuaratingueta Brazil Sao Paulo １
Automotive Glass
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Automotive Glass
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General name Product description
BasicautomotiveGlass
Laminated glass Consists of two pieces of glass with an interlayer film in between Very few fragments scatter even when glass breaks and objects do not penetrate the glass easily Excellent for crimedisaster prevention
Tempered glass Glass with enhanced strength and safety through heating and cooling processes Tempered glass gets crumbled into small pebble-sized pieces at the time of breakage
Value-add automotive glass
Comfort
99 UV cut glass Cuts over 99 of ultraviolet rays Effective in preventing sun burn and damage on interior materials
IR cut glass
Heat-shielding glass that has good radio transmission and blocks approximately 90 of infrared rays with the special interlayer film between two pieces of glass Effectively blocks the wavelength that causes frizzling sensations on skin
Heat-shielding glass that effectively reflects infrared rays with special coating on the inner surface
Privacy glass Special colorant element added to the glass composition Provides greater privacy and heat shielding effect
Acoustic glass Laminated glass with improved acoustic insulation Provides a quieter driving experience
Laminated side window Laminated glass used in side doors Provides greater crime prevention and acoustic insulation
Visibility
Water repellent door glass
Automotive door glass with high reactive fluorine and silicone coating Provides excellent water repellency and strength as well as improved visibility in the rain
Snow-melting Ice-melting front glass
Windshield with conductive ink (heating element) printed on the surface Provides snow-melting and ice-melting functions using electric current
Electro-thermal defogging glass
Rear glass with conductive ink (heating element) printed on the surface which provides anti-fogging function using electric current
Informationtelecommunications
Printed glass antenna Automotive antenna with conductive ink printed on the glass surface Provides flexibility in design and excellent durability
Embedded DTV glass antenna
DTV (Digital Television) antenna that is sealed on the windshield Provides flexibility in design and excellent durability
Glass for head-up display Windshield with a speed meter and other indicators displayed on the glass
Design Module assy window Glass with the peripheral resin parts all integrated in a single unit
IR-blocking Glass
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UV absorbent kneaded into interlayer
Efficiently blocks middle infrared rays (IR) which cause the skin to feel heat under the sun and reduces irritations caused by direct sunlight
Provides greater interior comfort and improves fuel efficiency by controlling temperature increase inside the vehicle
Filters out approximately 99 of UVrays which can cause aging of the skin
Good radio-wave transmission
Increased comfort by cutting both IR amp UV rays
UV Visible light
Near-infrared Middle -infrared
Comparison in the Penetration of Sunrays
Pene
trat
ion
()
Normal green glass
A significant cut in middle infrared rays which cause the skin to feel heat
IR-Cut Glass
Glass
Interlayer
IR AbsorbentWavelength (nm)
Coolverretrade
UV-blocking Tempered Glass
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The world first1 approx 992 UV blocking tempered glass for automotive front door windows developed from womenrsquos standpoint
According to a face to face survey with a particular focus on female drivers in Japan what they are most concerned about automotive glasswindows is UV rays
Excellent UV blocking performance is achieved with a newly developed high-performance UV absorbing layer on the surface of existing UV blocking glass
UV Verre Premium trade blocks UV rays as effectively as wearing sun-protection gloves The same heat absorption function as UV Verre
（Approx 90 UV block） (Approx 99 UV block)
ガラス無し
UV exposure test results
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20102 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050-1990
UV checker turnsinto dark red
UV checker turnsinto pale red
Almost no color change occurs
Structure of UV blocking tempered glassExisting UV blocking tempered glass
New UV blocking tempered glass
ldquoUV Verrerdquo ldquoUV Verre Premiumrdquo
UV absorbent
Existing UV blocking tempered glass
High-performanceUV absorbing layer
UV absorbent kneaded into glass
Existing UV blocking tempered glass＋High-performance UV absorbing layer
ldquoUV Verre PremiumrdquoldquoUV VerrerdquoDirect sunlight
UV Verre Premiumtrade
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
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Blocks infrared (IR) rays as well as UV rays effectively eliminating discomfort caused by infrared rays such as ldquouncomfortable heat inside the carrdquo and ldquofrizzling sensation on the arms while drivingrdquo
Provides driving comfort and by mitigating heat inside the car and enabling drivers to reduce air conditioning use helps to lower environment impacts
Ordinary tempered glass for automotive front door windows
Results of infrared rays irradiation test
Structure of UV blocking
tempered glass onto which UV absorbent is
applied
High-performance UV and IR
absorbing layerInside the car
Outside the car
Skin surface temperature 414 degrees C feeling a frizzling sensation
Two degrees lower with no frizzlingsensationSkin surface temperature 394 degrees CResults may differ depending on the testing conditions
The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensation
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050
UV Verre Premiumtrade Cool on
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
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The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensationAGC has achieved the worldrsquos first3
approximately 99 UV-cut for all windows covering all directions
Through employing UV absorption component of existing Privact Glass realized 99 UV cut with high level of heat insulation1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO90503 As of Nov 2015 according to AGC survey
First in the world to achieve with single sheet of glass (excluding the windshield)
UV Verre Premium Privashieldtrade
Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
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Washing
Inner sheet printing
Bending furnace
Glass
MoldBeveling
Layer
Outer sheetInner sheet
Lay up outskirt trimming
Inspection Packing Shipment
Pre-press
Pressing (Autoclave)
CuttingLoading of new glass
Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
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Loading of new glass
BevelingNew Gravity Furnace
WashingPrinting
Gas Furnace
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Inspection
Packing
Shipment
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Cutting
Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
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Automotive Glass PlantsJapanAsia Pacific （12 plants）
Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Aichi JPNSagami JPNQinhuangdao CHNFoshan CHNSuzhou CHNCikampek IDNBangpakong THARewari (1) INDChennai (1) INDRoorkee (1) INDTaloja (1) IND
North Americas （3 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Elizabethtown KY USABellefontaine OH USASan Luis Potosiacute San Luis Potosiacute Mexico
Europe （6 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Fleurus BELAniche FRARoccasecca ITAChuderice CZENizhniy Novgorod RUSTatabanya HUN
As of March 2019
(1) Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1 plants）City State Country
Guaratingueta Sao Paulo Brazil
Glass for Displays
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Display Glass Products
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General name Product name Product description
TFT Glass Substrates AN100Alkali-free aluminosilicate glass substrates manufactured by the float process This display material has an exceptionally smooth and flat surface excellent transparency and thermal resistance
TFT Glass Substrates AN WizusTM Glass substrates with the worldrsquos lowest level of thermal shrinkage Optimal for use in high-
resolution display panels on smartphones and tablets etc
Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening Dragontrail
TMseries A specialty glass for chemical strengthening used as a cover glass for touchscreens on electronic
devices such as smartphones tablets and TVs
Glass Substrates for Touchscreen Panels
Glass substrate for touchscreen panels
Glass substrate used for touchscreens on electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets etc
Display glass products (including some of new function glass)
TFT Glass Substrates
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バックライト用ガラス管
Polarizing film
Polarizing film
Glass substrate
Glass substrate
Color filter
LCD
Backlight
Design filter
加飾フィルターTFT glass substrates AN100
AN100 is alkali-free glass It does not contain alkaline substances (soda ash) that are harmful to TFTs
Cross-section diagram of a LCD TV
Surface
AN100
TFT Glass Substrates
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0 10 20 30
One-fifthAN Wizus 7ppm
AN100 33ppm
（AGC）
Thermal Compaction（10minutes Heated to 600）
Resolution
～300ppi ～400ppi
～500ppi
500ppi～
HD (High Definition) model
Full HD model
～G45
G45 amp G6
High-resolution LTPS
AN100
AN WizusTM
a-Si Spec
Display glass substrates with worldrsquos lowest thermal shrinkage AN Wizustrade
423
267
193
117
Stock Information
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Shareholder structure
Major Shareholders (As of Dec 31 2018)
Financial Institution and Securities Firms
Foreign Investors and Others
Individuals and Others
Other Corporations
Major Shareholders Number of Shares Held (1000 shares)
Percentage of Total ()
The Master Trust Bank of Japan Ltd (Trust Account) 16425 742
Japan Trustee Services Bank Ltd (Trust Account) 11419 516
Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company 9615 434
Barclays Securities Japan Limited 6000 271
The Asahi Glass Foundation 5874 265
Mitsubishi Estate Co Ltd 4540 205
Asahi Glass Business Partner Shareholding Association 4160 188
Tokio Marine amp Nichido Fire Insurance Co Ltd 4036 182
Japan Trustee Services Bank Ltd (Trust Account 5) 3879 175
Japan Trustee Services Bank Ltd (Trust Account 9) 3738 169
In addition to the above AGC Inc holds treasury stock of 5944972 shares
Corporate History (1)
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19071909
19141916
191719391944
1950
19541956
19591964
1965
1970
Asahi Glass Company is establishedFlat glass production begins at Amagasaki (now Kansai) for the first time in JapanMakiyama (now Kitakyushu) Plant is establishedProduction of refractories begins and ceramics business launchesTsurumi Plant is establishedProduction of soda ash beginsIho (now Takasago) Plant is establishedMerges with Nippon Chemical Industries and Mitsubishi Chemical Industries is formedPursuant to the Company Reconstruction and Improvement Law Mitsubishi Chemical Industries is divided into Asahi Glass Nippon Kasei Kogyo (now Mitsubishi Chemical) and Shinko Rayon (now Mitsubishi Rayon) Asahi Glass Company is re-established and lists its stock on the stock exchanges in JapanProduction of CRT glass bulbs beginsProduction of automotive glass beginsThe Indo Asahi Glass Co Ltd is established and business launches in IndiaChiba Plant is establishedCaustic soda first is produced at Chiba PlantThai Asahi Glass Public Co Ltd is established and business launches in ThailandHazawa Research Center (now Research Center) is establishedThai Asahi Caustic Soda Co (now AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Co Ltd) is established and production of chemicals products begins in AsiaAichi Plant is established
1972
1974
1981
1985
1986
1988
1991
1992
1995
19961997
Sagami Works (now Sagami Plant) is establishedPT Asahimas Flat Glass Co Ltd is established and business launches in IndonesiaKashima Plant is establishedThai Safety Glass Co Ltd (now AGC Automotive (Thailand) Co Ltd) is established and automotive glass production begins in AsiaAsahi Glass acquires Glaverbel SA (AGC Glass Europe) a glass company in Belgium and launches business in EuropeAP Techno glass Co (now AGC Flat Glass North America Inc) is established automotive glass production begins in the USA Production of synthetic quartz glass beginsPT Asahimas SUBENTRA Chemical (now PT Asahimas Chemical) established in IndonesiaMakes capital participation into AFG Industries (now AGC Flat Glass North America) and flat glass production begins in the USAMakes capital participation into Splintex SA (now AGC Automotive Europe Inc) and automotive glass production begins in EuropeMakes capital participation into Glavunion (now AGC Flat Glass Czech as clen AGC Group) and launches business in Czech RepublicDalian Asahi Float Glass Co Ltd (now AGC Flat Glass (Dalian) Co Ltd) is established and flat glass production begins in ChinaProduction of TCO glass substrates for LCDs begins at Asahi Glass Fine Techno (now AGC Display Glass Yonezawa Co Ltd) Production of alkali-free glass for TFT-LCD glass substrates beginsQinhuangdao Haiyan Safety Glass Co Ltd is established and production of automotive glass business begins in ChinaProduction of glass substrates for Plasma Display Panels (PDPs) begins Makes capital participation into Bor Glass Works (now OJSC AGC Bor Glassworks) and launches business in Russia
Corporate History (2)
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1999
2000
20022003
2004
2007
2008
2009
2010
201120122013
Acquires Imperial Chemical Industries PLCrsquos fluoropolymer business and launches production of fluorochemicals in EuropeAsahi Glass Fine Techno Taiwan Co Ltd (now AGC Display Glass Taiwan Co Ltd) is established and production of TFT-LCD glass substrates beginsGlobal In-House Company System is introducedProduction of PDP glass substrates begins at Hanwook Techno Glass Co LtdAGC Automotive Hungary Ltd is established and automotive glass production begins in HungaryAsahi Glass Fine Techno Korea Co Ltd (now AGC Fine Techno Korea Co Ltd ) is established and production of TFT-LCD glass substrates begins in South KoreaThe corporate brand of the AGC Group is unified to AGCTransfers the shares of Asahi Fiberglass Co Ltd and withdraws from glass fiber businessTransfers the shares of Optrex Corporation and withdraws from LCD display device businessTerminates automotive glass business at Kitakyushu plantBegins production of specialty glass for chemical strengthening for smart phones tablet PCs etcAGC Display Glass (Kunshan) Co Ltd s established as a production base for TFT-LCD glass substrates in ChinaTerminates production of CRT glass bulbs at Hankuk Electric Glass Co Ltd and withdraws from CRT glass bulb businessAGC Glass Brazil inc is established and business launches in BrazilStrategic partnership with Interpane in GermanyAGC Automotive Mexico S DE RL DE CV is established
2014
20152016
2018
Acquires a Vietnamese polyvinyl chloride (PVC) company Phu My Plastics amp Chemicals Co Ltd (now AGC Chemicals Vietnam Co Ltd ) AGC and Obeikan Glass agreed to set up a JV for architectural glassAcquires NordGlass automotive replacement glass company in PolandAGCrsquos First Automotive Glass Production Base is established in North Africa(Morocco)Bioscience businesses in Japan the US and Europe consolidated and integrated management as AGC Biologics begins Change of corporate name to AGC Inc (1st July)
AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
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年 ASIAJapan1097
1956
1964
1972
1992
2000
2003
2014
【Japan】1907 Asahi Glass Company founded
【India】Glass production begins in India AGC becomes one of the first Japanese private companies to enter the Indian market
【Thailand】Thai Asahi Glass Public Co Ltd (AGC Flat Glass (Thailand) Public Co Ltd)established
【Indonesia】 PT Asahimas Flat Glass Co Ltd established in Indonesia First entry into the Indonesian market
【China】 Dalian Asahi Float Glass Co Ltd (now AGC Flat Glass (Dalian) Co Ltd)established in China Production of flat glass begins in China
【Taiwan】 Asahi Glass Fine Techno Taiwan Co Ltd (AGC Display Glass Taiwan Co Ltd) established Production of LCD glass substrates begins in Taiwan
【Korea】 At Hanwook Techno Glass Co Ltd production of PDP glass substrates begins in Korea
【Vietnam】 AGC acquire a Vietnamese polyvinyl chloride (PVC) company Phu My Plastics amp Chemicals Co Ltd
【Saudi Arabia】 AGC and Obeikan Glass agreed to set up a JV for architectural glass
年 EuropeEMEA1981
1997
1999
2004
2012
2015
2019
【Belgium】 Asahi Glass acquires Glaverbel SA (AGC Glass Europe SA) a glass company in Belgium First entry into Europe
【Russia】 Capital participation made in Bor Glassworks (OJSC AGC BorGlassworks) First entry into the Russian market
【UK】 Imperial Chemical Industries PLCrsquos (AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd) fluoropolymers business acquired Production of fluorochemicals begins in Europe
【Hungary】 AGC Automotive Hungary Ltd established Production of automotive glass begins in Hungary
【Germany】 Strategic partnership with Interpane in Germany (Became a consolidated subsidiary)
【Poland】 AGC acquires NordGlass automotive replacement glass company in Poland
【Morocco】 Automotive Glass Production Base established in Morocco
年 Americas1985
2011
2013
2018
【USA】 AP Technoglass Co (Automotive glass division in AGC Flat Glass North America Inc) established Production of automotive glass begins in the USA
【Brazil】 AGC Glass Brazil Inc established First entry into the Brazilian market
【Mexico】 AGC Automotive Mexico S DE RL DE CV established
【USA】 AGC Biologics consolidated and integrated management for bioscience business
This list shows AGCrsquos first entry into the region
AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
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As of December 31 2018
The Group operates in approximately 30 countries and regions in the worldTotal 213 consolidated subsidiaries (37 in Japan176 overseas)
Europe106
JapanAsia92
Americas18
Europe JapanAsia AmericasCompany Region Company Region Company Region
AGC Glass Europe SA Belgium AGC Glass Products Co Ltd Japan AGC Glass Company North America
The United States
AGC Automotive Europe SA Belgium AGC Glass Kenzai Co Ltd Japan AGC Glass Brazil Inc BrazilAGC Flat Glass Czech as clenAGC Group
Czech Republic AGC Techno Glass Co Ltd Japan
AGC Flat Glass Klin LLC Russia Ise Chemicals Corporation JapanOJSC AGC Bor Glassworks Russia AGC Ceramics Co Ltd Japan
AGC Automotive (China) ChinaAGC Display Glass (Shenzhen) ChinaAGC Fine Techno Korea Co Ltd KoreaAGC Display Glass Taiwan Co Ltd TaiwanPT Asahimas Chemical IndonesiaPT Asahimas Flat Glass Indonesia
Major subsidiaries
AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
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Name Address ProductKansai Plant(Amagasaki factory)
660-08572 Nishimukaijima-cho Amagasaki-shi Hyogo Pre FPD glass substrates
Kansai Plant(Takasago factory)
676-86555-6-1 Umei Takasago-shi Hyogo Pre
FPD glass substratesSemiconductor production
Keihin Plant 230-00451-1 Suehiro-cho Tsurumi-ku Yokohama-shi Kanagawa Pre
FPD glass substratesFigured glass
Chiba Plant 290-856610 Goikaigan Ichihara-shi Chiba Pre
Chlor-alkali FluoropolymerBiopharmaceutical CMO service
Aichi Plant 470-23941 Asahi Taketoyo-cho Chita-gun Aichi Pre
Automotive glass and Glass for Solar Cells
Kashima Plant 314-019525 Higashiwada Kamisu-shi Ibaraki Pre
Flat glass FluoropolymerSodium bicarbonate
Sagami Plant 243-0301426-1 Sumida Aikawamachi Aiko-gun Kanagawa Pre Automotive glass
Research Center221-87551150 Hazawa-cho Kanagawa-ku Yokohama-shi Kanagawa Pre
Research amp Development
As of December 31 2018
AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
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As a comprehensive glass manufacturer the AGC Group manufactures a wide variety of glass products
Automotive
TNSTN
Building
Soda-lime glass
TFT-LCD
Alkali-free glass
Chemical Strengthening glass
Aluminosilicateglass
Synthetic quartz
Quarts
Physics andchemistryequipment
Heat-resistantcookware
Borosilicate glass
Optics use
Bismuth-basedglass
Architectural Glass
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Architectural Glass Products
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General name Representative product name Product description
Float glass Float glassTransparent flat sheet glass The most common type of flat glass used for construction purposes Can be produced with a thickness of between 3mm and 25mm with the maximum size of about 3m in width and about 10m maximum in length
Laminated glass Lamisafetrade SECU-REConsists of two pieces of glass with an interlayer film inserted in between Very few fragments scatter even when glass breaks and objects do not penetrate the glass easily Excellent for disastercrime prevention Also has UV blocking properties
IGU (Insulated Glass Unit)
PairglasstradeMyMutetrade （noise reduction）
Consists of two pieces of glass with dried air and heat-insulating gas enclosed in between Provides excellent heat insulation energy conservation and dew condensation prevention
Low-E IGUSunbalancetradePairplustrade （renovations）
IGU with special metal film coating on the inner surface of one of the glass Provides enhanced heat insulatingshielding performance
Tempered glassTemperlitetradeSchool TempertradeMistron AcetradeHome Mistron
Safety glass with the strength 3~5 times greater than ordinary glass produced through special heating and cooling processes Superior resistance to breakage and even when breaks it fragments into small pebble-sized pieces
Heat-resistant Tempered Glass
Mybokatrade Fire-resistant glass with heat-resisting properties produced through a special tempering process This non-wired glass provides a clear view
Mirrors SunmirrortradeG Environmentally friendly mirror with lead-free back paint coating
Colored glass LACOBELtradeMATELUXtrade Painted glass produced by adding special paint coating on the back surface of glass Mainly used as interior glass for commercial facilities
Figured glass Kasumitrade Flat glass with a template pattern on one side Provides privacy while letting light through Also brings interior effect
Wired glass Hishiwiretrade Crosswire Glass with wire mesh enclosed Used for fire protection doors
Low-E Insulated Glass Units
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A greater heat insulatingshielding performance achieved with a special metallic coating (Low-E coating) between the IG unit
Special metal coating (Low-E coating) selectively transmitsreflects light and heat
Glass
Dry airgas
Moisture absorption
material
Energy-saving with Ecoglass (in Japan)
Outside Inside
Ecoglass
１ ２
Household Ecoglass use in 2010 (estimated based on approx 5000 households in total)
We can save the electricity equivalent to the amount generated by two nuclear reactors
100 million kilowattreactor
Single glass windows
71
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Ecoglass 6
If every household in Japan uses Ecoglass
IGU 23
Reference Flat Glass Manufacturers Association of Japan
Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
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Ecoglass (Low-E insulating glass unit) inserted into an ordinary single-pane window sash
Additional layer of glass added to the existing glasswindow sash to enhance the functionality
PairPlustrade Mado2tradeHeat
insulation
Solar control
Anti condensation
Heat insulation
Anti condensation
Noise reduction
Solar control
Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
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ATTOCHtradeHeat
insulation
Solar control
Anti condensation
ATTOCHtrade converts single-pane fixed windows of office buildings and stores into energy-saving insulated glass units simply by installinglow-E glass from the inside
Product LinesWILD ATTOCHtrade
WILD ATTOCH is enables single-story retail shops to do energy-saving reform without disrupting store operations
ATTOCH with horizontal-striped PV module creates power while allowing sunlight to shine through
ATTOCHtrade SUNJOULE ＳＵＤＡＲＥ
Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
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It serves as a good protection against crime and disasters The interlayer film laminated between two pieces of glass will hold the shards in place even if the glass is broken It also prevents the glass from being completely penetrated
AGCrsquos fire-resistant product lineup consists of wired glass and non-wired heat-resistant tempered glass ldquoMybokatraderdquo
Non-wired heat-resistant tempered glass1) Provides a clear view2) No thermal breakage (as compared to wired glass)3) Lighter-weight amp easier openclose than wired glass
Glass
Special film
Safety Glass (Laminated glass) Fire-resistant Glass
Decorative Glass
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Lacobel is painted glass for indoor applications which is made by applying a layer of special coating onto the back surface of the glassThis product creates a beautiful color contrast adding a stylish atmosphere to the room interior
Clearsighttrade is anti-reflective glass with special coating applied on both surfaces thereby reducing light reflectance on the glass surface With improved coating durability Clearsight can be used outdoor Also it can be processed into double glazing glass and laminated glass
LacobeltradeColored glass for interior use
Clearsighttrade Anti-reflective Glass Ideal for Outdoor Use
Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
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Raw materials charge
Fining furnace( About 1100～1300 )
Melting furnace(1600 ～)
Float bath
Annealing CuttingRaw materialsSilica sandSoda ashSalt cakeDolomiteLimestoneFeldspar
Glass sizeMaximum 10mtimes3m
Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
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JapanAsia Pacific （11 plants 14floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Number of FLs
Kashima JPN １
Aichi JPN ２
Suzhou CHN １
Jakarta IDN ２
Surabaya IDN ２
Manila PHL １
Samut Prakarn THA １
Chon Buri THA １
Taloja () IND １
Roorkee () IND １
Total 36 float lines (three lines are managed by equity method affiliate）
Europe （9 plants 17floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Number of FLs
Moustier BEL ４
Boussois FRA ２
Seingbouse FRA １
Osterweddingen () DEU １
Cuneo ITA １
Sagunto ESP １
Retenice CZE ３
Nizhniy Novgorod RUS ２
Klin RUS ２
Americas （3 plants 4 floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ
Number of FLs
Greenland TN ２
Richmond KY １
Spring Hill KS １
As of March 2019
() Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1plants 1 floats）City CountryState Number
of FLsGuaratingueta Brazil Sao Paulo １
Automotive Glass
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Automotive Glass
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General name Product description
BasicautomotiveGlass
Laminated glass Consists of two pieces of glass with an interlayer film in between Very few fragments scatter even when glass breaks and objects do not penetrate the glass easily Excellent for crimedisaster prevention
Tempered glass Glass with enhanced strength and safety through heating and cooling processes Tempered glass gets crumbled into small pebble-sized pieces at the time of breakage
Value-add automotive glass
Comfort
99 UV cut glass Cuts over 99 of ultraviolet rays Effective in preventing sun burn and damage on interior materials
IR cut glass
Heat-shielding glass that has good radio transmission and blocks approximately 90 of infrared rays with the special interlayer film between two pieces of glass Effectively blocks the wavelength that causes frizzling sensations on skin
Heat-shielding glass that effectively reflects infrared rays with special coating on the inner surface
Privacy glass Special colorant element added to the glass composition Provides greater privacy and heat shielding effect
Acoustic glass Laminated glass with improved acoustic insulation Provides a quieter driving experience
Laminated side window Laminated glass used in side doors Provides greater crime prevention and acoustic insulation
Visibility
Water repellent door glass
Automotive door glass with high reactive fluorine and silicone coating Provides excellent water repellency and strength as well as improved visibility in the rain
Snow-melting Ice-melting front glass
Windshield with conductive ink (heating element) printed on the surface Provides snow-melting and ice-melting functions using electric current
Electro-thermal defogging glass
Rear glass with conductive ink (heating element) printed on the surface which provides anti-fogging function using electric current
Informationtelecommunications
Printed glass antenna Automotive antenna with conductive ink printed on the glass surface Provides flexibility in design and excellent durability
Embedded DTV glass antenna
DTV (Digital Television) antenna that is sealed on the windshield Provides flexibility in design and excellent durability
Glass for head-up display Windshield with a speed meter and other indicators displayed on the glass
Design Module assy window Glass with the peripheral resin parts all integrated in a single unit
IR-blocking Glass
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UV absorbent kneaded into interlayer
Efficiently blocks middle infrared rays (IR) which cause the skin to feel heat under the sun and reduces irritations caused by direct sunlight
Provides greater interior comfort and improves fuel efficiency by controlling temperature increase inside the vehicle
Filters out approximately 99 of UVrays which can cause aging of the skin
Good radio-wave transmission
Increased comfort by cutting both IR amp UV rays
UV Visible light
Near-infrared Middle -infrared
Comparison in the Penetration of Sunrays
Pene
trat
ion
()
Normal green glass
A significant cut in middle infrared rays which cause the skin to feel heat
IR-Cut Glass
Glass
Interlayer
IR AbsorbentWavelength (nm)
Coolverretrade
UV-blocking Tempered Glass
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The world first1 approx 992 UV blocking tempered glass for automotive front door windows developed from womenrsquos standpoint
According to a face to face survey with a particular focus on female drivers in Japan what they are most concerned about automotive glasswindows is UV rays
Excellent UV blocking performance is achieved with a newly developed high-performance UV absorbing layer on the surface of existing UV blocking glass
UV Verre Premium trade blocks UV rays as effectively as wearing sun-protection gloves The same heat absorption function as UV Verre
（Approx 90 UV block） (Approx 99 UV block)
ガラス無し
UV exposure test results
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20102 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050-1990
UV checker turnsinto dark red
UV checker turnsinto pale red
Almost no color change occurs
Structure of UV blocking tempered glassExisting UV blocking tempered glass
New UV blocking tempered glass
ldquoUV Verrerdquo ldquoUV Verre Premiumrdquo
UV absorbent
Existing UV blocking tempered glass
High-performanceUV absorbing layer
UV absorbent kneaded into glass
Existing UV blocking tempered glass＋High-performance UV absorbing layer
ldquoUV Verre PremiumrdquoldquoUV VerrerdquoDirect sunlight
UV Verre Premiumtrade
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
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Blocks infrared (IR) rays as well as UV rays effectively eliminating discomfort caused by infrared rays such as ldquouncomfortable heat inside the carrdquo and ldquofrizzling sensation on the arms while drivingrdquo
Provides driving comfort and by mitigating heat inside the car and enabling drivers to reduce air conditioning use helps to lower environment impacts
Ordinary tempered glass for automotive front door windows
Results of infrared rays irradiation test
Structure of UV blocking
tempered glass onto which UV absorbent is
applied
High-performance UV and IR
absorbing layerInside the car
Outside the car
Skin surface temperature 414 degrees C feeling a frizzling sensation
Two degrees lower with no frizzlingsensationSkin surface temperature 394 degrees CResults may differ depending on the testing conditions
The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensation
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050
UV Verre Premiumtrade Cool on
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
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The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensationAGC has achieved the worldrsquos first3
approximately 99 UV-cut for all windows covering all directions
Through employing UV absorption component of existing Privact Glass realized 99 UV cut with high level of heat insulation1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO90503 As of Nov 2015 according to AGC survey
First in the world to achieve with single sheet of glass (excluding the windshield)
UV Verre Premium Privashieldtrade
Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
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Washing
Inner sheet printing
Bending furnace
Glass
MoldBeveling
Layer
Outer sheetInner sheet
Lay up outskirt trimming
Inspection Packing Shipment
Pre-press
Pressing (Autoclave)
CuttingLoading of new glass
Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
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Loading of new glass
BevelingNew Gravity Furnace
WashingPrinting
Gas Furnace
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Inspection
Packing
Shipment
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Cutting
Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
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Automotive Glass PlantsJapanAsia Pacific （12 plants）
Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Aichi JPNSagami JPNQinhuangdao CHNFoshan CHNSuzhou CHNCikampek IDNBangpakong THARewari (1) INDChennai (1) INDRoorkee (1) INDTaloja (1) IND
North Americas （3 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Elizabethtown KY USABellefontaine OH USASan Luis Potosiacute San Luis Potosiacute Mexico
Europe （6 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Fleurus BELAniche FRARoccasecca ITAChuderice CZENizhniy Novgorod RUSTatabanya HUN
As of March 2019
(1) Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1 plants）City State Country
Guaratingueta Sao Paulo Brazil
Glass for Displays
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Display Glass Products
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General name Product name Product description
TFT Glass Substrates AN100Alkali-free aluminosilicate glass substrates manufactured by the float process This display material has an exceptionally smooth and flat surface excellent transparency and thermal resistance
TFT Glass Substrates AN WizusTM Glass substrates with the worldrsquos lowest level of thermal shrinkage Optimal for use in high-
resolution display panels on smartphones and tablets etc
Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening Dragontrail
TMseries A specialty glass for chemical strengthening used as a cover glass for touchscreens on electronic
devices such as smartphones tablets and TVs
Glass Substrates for Touchscreen Panels
Glass substrate for touchscreen panels
Glass substrate used for touchscreens on electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets etc
Display glass products (including some of new function glass)
TFT Glass Substrates
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バックライト用ガラス管
Polarizing film
Polarizing film
Glass substrate
Glass substrate
Color filter
LCD
Backlight
Design filter
加飾フィルターTFT glass substrates AN100
AN100 is alkali-free glass It does not contain alkaline substances (soda ash) that are harmful to TFTs
Cross-section diagram of a LCD TV
Surface
AN100
TFT Glass Substrates
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0 10 20 30
One-fifthAN Wizus 7ppm
AN100 33ppm
（AGC）
Thermal Compaction（10minutes Heated to 600）
Resolution
～300ppi ～400ppi
～500ppi
500ppi～
HD (High Definition) model
Full HD model
～G45
G45 amp G6
High-resolution LTPS
AN100
AN WizusTM
a-Si Spec
Display glass substrates with worldrsquos lowest thermal shrinkage AN Wizustrade
Corporate History (1)
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19071909
19141916
191719391944
1950
19541956
19591964
1965
1970
Asahi Glass Company is establishedFlat glass production begins at Amagasaki (now Kansai) for the first time in JapanMakiyama (now Kitakyushu) Plant is establishedProduction of refractories begins and ceramics business launchesTsurumi Plant is establishedProduction of soda ash beginsIho (now Takasago) Plant is establishedMerges with Nippon Chemical Industries and Mitsubishi Chemical Industries is formedPursuant to the Company Reconstruction and Improvement Law Mitsubishi Chemical Industries is divided into Asahi Glass Nippon Kasei Kogyo (now Mitsubishi Chemical) and Shinko Rayon (now Mitsubishi Rayon) Asahi Glass Company is re-established and lists its stock on the stock exchanges in JapanProduction of CRT glass bulbs beginsProduction of automotive glass beginsThe Indo Asahi Glass Co Ltd is established and business launches in IndiaChiba Plant is establishedCaustic soda first is produced at Chiba PlantThai Asahi Glass Public Co Ltd is established and business launches in ThailandHazawa Research Center (now Research Center) is establishedThai Asahi Caustic Soda Co (now AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Co Ltd) is established and production of chemicals products begins in AsiaAichi Plant is established
1972
1974
1981
1985
1986
1988
1991
1992
1995
19961997
Sagami Works (now Sagami Plant) is establishedPT Asahimas Flat Glass Co Ltd is established and business launches in IndonesiaKashima Plant is establishedThai Safety Glass Co Ltd (now AGC Automotive (Thailand) Co Ltd) is established and automotive glass production begins in AsiaAsahi Glass acquires Glaverbel SA (AGC Glass Europe) a glass company in Belgium and launches business in EuropeAP Techno glass Co (now AGC Flat Glass North America Inc) is established automotive glass production begins in the USA Production of synthetic quartz glass beginsPT Asahimas SUBENTRA Chemical (now PT Asahimas Chemical) established in IndonesiaMakes capital participation into AFG Industries (now AGC Flat Glass North America) and flat glass production begins in the USAMakes capital participation into Splintex SA (now AGC Automotive Europe Inc) and automotive glass production begins in EuropeMakes capital participation into Glavunion (now AGC Flat Glass Czech as clen AGC Group) and launches business in Czech RepublicDalian Asahi Float Glass Co Ltd (now AGC Flat Glass (Dalian) Co Ltd) is established and flat glass production begins in ChinaProduction of TCO glass substrates for LCDs begins at Asahi Glass Fine Techno (now AGC Display Glass Yonezawa Co Ltd) Production of alkali-free glass for TFT-LCD glass substrates beginsQinhuangdao Haiyan Safety Glass Co Ltd is established and production of automotive glass business begins in ChinaProduction of glass substrates for Plasma Display Panels (PDPs) begins Makes capital participation into Bor Glass Works (now OJSC AGC Bor Glassworks) and launches business in Russia
Corporate History (2)
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1999
2000
20022003
2004
2007
2008
2009
2010
201120122013
Acquires Imperial Chemical Industries PLCrsquos fluoropolymer business and launches production of fluorochemicals in EuropeAsahi Glass Fine Techno Taiwan Co Ltd (now AGC Display Glass Taiwan Co Ltd) is established and production of TFT-LCD glass substrates beginsGlobal In-House Company System is introducedProduction of PDP glass substrates begins at Hanwook Techno Glass Co LtdAGC Automotive Hungary Ltd is established and automotive glass production begins in HungaryAsahi Glass Fine Techno Korea Co Ltd (now AGC Fine Techno Korea Co Ltd ) is established and production of TFT-LCD glass substrates begins in South KoreaThe corporate brand of the AGC Group is unified to AGCTransfers the shares of Asahi Fiberglass Co Ltd and withdraws from glass fiber businessTransfers the shares of Optrex Corporation and withdraws from LCD display device businessTerminates automotive glass business at Kitakyushu plantBegins production of specialty glass for chemical strengthening for smart phones tablet PCs etcAGC Display Glass (Kunshan) Co Ltd s established as a production base for TFT-LCD glass substrates in ChinaTerminates production of CRT glass bulbs at Hankuk Electric Glass Co Ltd and withdraws from CRT glass bulb businessAGC Glass Brazil inc is established and business launches in BrazilStrategic partnership with Interpane in GermanyAGC Automotive Mexico S DE RL DE CV is established
2014
20152016
2018
Acquires a Vietnamese polyvinyl chloride (PVC) company Phu My Plastics amp Chemicals Co Ltd (now AGC Chemicals Vietnam Co Ltd ) AGC and Obeikan Glass agreed to set up a JV for architectural glassAcquires NordGlass automotive replacement glass company in PolandAGCrsquos First Automotive Glass Production Base is established in North Africa(Morocco)Bioscience businesses in Japan the US and Europe consolidated and integrated management as AGC Biologics begins Change of corporate name to AGC Inc (1st July)
AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
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年 ASIAJapan1097
1956
1964
1972
1992
2000
2003
2014
【Japan】1907 Asahi Glass Company founded
【India】Glass production begins in India AGC becomes one of the first Japanese private companies to enter the Indian market
【Thailand】Thai Asahi Glass Public Co Ltd (AGC Flat Glass (Thailand) Public Co Ltd)established
【Indonesia】 PT Asahimas Flat Glass Co Ltd established in Indonesia First entry into the Indonesian market
【China】 Dalian Asahi Float Glass Co Ltd (now AGC Flat Glass (Dalian) Co Ltd)established in China Production of flat glass begins in China
【Taiwan】 Asahi Glass Fine Techno Taiwan Co Ltd (AGC Display Glass Taiwan Co Ltd) established Production of LCD glass substrates begins in Taiwan
【Korea】 At Hanwook Techno Glass Co Ltd production of PDP glass substrates begins in Korea
【Vietnam】 AGC acquire a Vietnamese polyvinyl chloride (PVC) company Phu My Plastics amp Chemicals Co Ltd
【Saudi Arabia】 AGC and Obeikan Glass agreed to set up a JV for architectural glass
年 EuropeEMEA1981
1997
1999
2004
2012
2015
2019
【Belgium】 Asahi Glass acquires Glaverbel SA (AGC Glass Europe SA) a glass company in Belgium First entry into Europe
【Russia】 Capital participation made in Bor Glassworks (OJSC AGC BorGlassworks) First entry into the Russian market
【UK】 Imperial Chemical Industries PLCrsquos (AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd) fluoropolymers business acquired Production of fluorochemicals begins in Europe
【Hungary】 AGC Automotive Hungary Ltd established Production of automotive glass begins in Hungary
【Germany】 Strategic partnership with Interpane in Germany (Became a consolidated subsidiary)
【Poland】 AGC acquires NordGlass automotive replacement glass company in Poland
【Morocco】 Automotive Glass Production Base established in Morocco
年 Americas1985
2011
2013
2018
【USA】 AP Technoglass Co (Automotive glass division in AGC Flat Glass North America Inc) established Production of automotive glass begins in the USA
【Brazil】 AGC Glass Brazil Inc established First entry into the Brazilian market
【Mexico】 AGC Automotive Mexico S DE RL DE CV established
【USA】 AGC Biologics consolidated and integrated management for bioscience business
This list shows AGCrsquos first entry into the region
AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
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As of December 31 2018
The Group operates in approximately 30 countries and regions in the worldTotal 213 consolidated subsidiaries (37 in Japan176 overseas)
Europe106
JapanAsia92
Americas18
Europe JapanAsia AmericasCompany Region Company Region Company Region
AGC Glass Europe SA Belgium AGC Glass Products Co Ltd Japan AGC Glass Company North America
The United States
AGC Automotive Europe SA Belgium AGC Glass Kenzai Co Ltd Japan AGC Glass Brazil Inc BrazilAGC Flat Glass Czech as clenAGC Group
Czech Republic AGC Techno Glass Co Ltd Japan
AGC Flat Glass Klin LLC Russia Ise Chemicals Corporation JapanOJSC AGC Bor Glassworks Russia AGC Ceramics Co Ltd Japan
AGC Automotive (China) ChinaAGC Display Glass (Shenzhen) ChinaAGC Fine Techno Korea Co Ltd KoreaAGC Display Glass Taiwan Co Ltd TaiwanPT Asahimas Chemical IndonesiaPT Asahimas Flat Glass Indonesia
Major subsidiaries
AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
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Name Address ProductKansai Plant(Amagasaki factory)
660-08572 Nishimukaijima-cho Amagasaki-shi Hyogo Pre FPD glass substrates
Kansai Plant(Takasago factory)
676-86555-6-1 Umei Takasago-shi Hyogo Pre
FPD glass substratesSemiconductor production
Keihin Plant 230-00451-1 Suehiro-cho Tsurumi-ku Yokohama-shi Kanagawa Pre
FPD glass substratesFigured glass
Chiba Plant 290-856610 Goikaigan Ichihara-shi Chiba Pre
Chlor-alkali FluoropolymerBiopharmaceutical CMO service
Aichi Plant 470-23941 Asahi Taketoyo-cho Chita-gun Aichi Pre
Automotive glass and Glass for Solar Cells
Kashima Plant 314-019525 Higashiwada Kamisu-shi Ibaraki Pre
Flat glass FluoropolymerSodium bicarbonate
Sagami Plant 243-0301426-1 Sumida Aikawamachi Aiko-gun Kanagawa Pre Automotive glass
Research Center221-87551150 Hazawa-cho Kanagawa-ku Yokohama-shi Kanagawa Pre
Research amp Development
As of December 31 2018
AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
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As a comprehensive glass manufacturer the AGC Group manufactures a wide variety of glass products
Automotive
TNSTN
Building
Soda-lime glass
TFT-LCD
Alkali-free glass
Chemical Strengthening glass
Aluminosilicateglass
Synthetic quartz
Quarts
Physics andchemistryequipment
Heat-resistantcookware
Borosilicate glass
Optics use
Bismuth-basedglass
Architectural Glass
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Architectural Glass Products
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General name Representative product name Product description
Float glass Float glassTransparent flat sheet glass The most common type of flat glass used for construction purposes Can be produced with a thickness of between 3mm and 25mm with the maximum size of about 3m in width and about 10m maximum in length
Laminated glass Lamisafetrade SECU-REConsists of two pieces of glass with an interlayer film inserted in between Very few fragments scatter even when glass breaks and objects do not penetrate the glass easily Excellent for disastercrime prevention Also has UV blocking properties
IGU (Insulated Glass Unit)
PairglasstradeMyMutetrade （noise reduction）
Consists of two pieces of glass with dried air and heat-insulating gas enclosed in between Provides excellent heat insulation energy conservation and dew condensation prevention
Low-E IGUSunbalancetradePairplustrade （renovations）
IGU with special metal film coating on the inner surface of one of the glass Provides enhanced heat insulatingshielding performance
Tempered glassTemperlitetradeSchool TempertradeMistron AcetradeHome Mistron
Safety glass with the strength 3~5 times greater than ordinary glass produced through special heating and cooling processes Superior resistance to breakage and even when breaks it fragments into small pebble-sized pieces
Heat-resistant Tempered Glass
Mybokatrade Fire-resistant glass with heat-resisting properties produced through a special tempering process This non-wired glass provides a clear view
Mirrors SunmirrortradeG Environmentally friendly mirror with lead-free back paint coating
Colored glass LACOBELtradeMATELUXtrade Painted glass produced by adding special paint coating on the back surface of glass Mainly used as interior glass for commercial facilities
Figured glass Kasumitrade Flat glass with a template pattern on one side Provides privacy while letting light through Also brings interior effect
Wired glass Hishiwiretrade Crosswire Glass with wire mesh enclosed Used for fire protection doors
Low-E Insulated Glass Units
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A greater heat insulatingshielding performance achieved with a special metallic coating (Low-E coating) between the IG unit
Special metal coating (Low-E coating) selectively transmitsreflects light and heat
Glass
Dry airgas
Moisture absorption
material
Energy-saving with Ecoglass (in Japan)
Outside Inside
Ecoglass
１ ２
Household Ecoglass use in 2010 (estimated based on approx 5000 households in total)
We can save the electricity equivalent to the amount generated by two nuclear reactors
100 million kilowattreactor
Single glass windows
71
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Ecoglass 6
If every household in Japan uses Ecoglass
IGU 23
Reference Flat Glass Manufacturers Association of Japan
Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
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Ecoglass (Low-E insulating glass unit) inserted into an ordinary single-pane window sash
Additional layer of glass added to the existing glasswindow sash to enhance the functionality
PairPlustrade Mado2tradeHeat
insulation
Solar control
Anti condensation
Heat insulation
Anti condensation
Noise reduction
Solar control
Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
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ATTOCHtradeHeat
insulation
Solar control
Anti condensation
ATTOCHtrade converts single-pane fixed windows of office buildings and stores into energy-saving insulated glass units simply by installinglow-E glass from the inside
Product LinesWILD ATTOCHtrade
WILD ATTOCH is enables single-story retail shops to do energy-saving reform without disrupting store operations
ATTOCH with horizontal-striped PV module creates power while allowing sunlight to shine through
ATTOCHtrade SUNJOULE ＳＵＤＡＲＥ
Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
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It serves as a good protection against crime and disasters The interlayer film laminated between two pieces of glass will hold the shards in place even if the glass is broken It also prevents the glass from being completely penetrated
AGCrsquos fire-resistant product lineup consists of wired glass and non-wired heat-resistant tempered glass ldquoMybokatraderdquo
Non-wired heat-resistant tempered glass1) Provides a clear view2) No thermal breakage (as compared to wired glass)3) Lighter-weight amp easier openclose than wired glass
Glass
Special film
Safety Glass (Laminated glass) Fire-resistant Glass
Decorative Glass
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Lacobel is painted glass for indoor applications which is made by applying a layer of special coating onto the back surface of the glassThis product creates a beautiful color contrast adding a stylish atmosphere to the room interior
Clearsighttrade is anti-reflective glass with special coating applied on both surfaces thereby reducing light reflectance on the glass surface With improved coating durability Clearsight can be used outdoor Also it can be processed into double glazing glass and laminated glass
LacobeltradeColored glass for interior use
Clearsighttrade Anti-reflective Glass Ideal for Outdoor Use
Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
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Raw materials charge
Fining furnace( About 1100～1300 )
Melting furnace(1600 ～)
Float bath
Annealing CuttingRaw materialsSilica sandSoda ashSalt cakeDolomiteLimestoneFeldspar
Glass sizeMaximum 10mtimes3m
Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
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JapanAsia Pacific （11 plants 14floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Number of FLs
Kashima JPN １
Aichi JPN ２
Suzhou CHN １
Jakarta IDN ２
Surabaya IDN ２
Manila PHL １
Samut Prakarn THA １
Chon Buri THA １
Taloja () IND １
Roorkee () IND １
Total 36 float lines (three lines are managed by equity method affiliate）
Europe （9 plants 17floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Number of FLs
Moustier BEL ４
Boussois FRA ２
Seingbouse FRA １
Osterweddingen () DEU １
Cuneo ITA １
Sagunto ESP １
Retenice CZE ３
Nizhniy Novgorod RUS ２
Klin RUS ２
Americas （3 plants 4 floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ
Number of FLs
Greenland TN ２
Richmond KY １
Spring Hill KS １
As of March 2019
() Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1plants 1 floats）City CountryState Number
of FLsGuaratingueta Brazil Sao Paulo １
Automotive Glass
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Automotive Glass
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General name Product description
BasicautomotiveGlass
Laminated glass Consists of two pieces of glass with an interlayer film in between Very few fragments scatter even when glass breaks and objects do not penetrate the glass easily Excellent for crimedisaster prevention
Tempered glass Glass with enhanced strength and safety through heating and cooling processes Tempered glass gets crumbled into small pebble-sized pieces at the time of breakage
Value-add automotive glass
Comfort
99 UV cut glass Cuts over 99 of ultraviolet rays Effective in preventing sun burn and damage on interior materials
IR cut glass
Heat-shielding glass that has good radio transmission and blocks approximately 90 of infrared rays with the special interlayer film between two pieces of glass Effectively blocks the wavelength that causes frizzling sensations on skin
Heat-shielding glass that effectively reflects infrared rays with special coating on the inner surface
Privacy glass Special colorant element added to the glass composition Provides greater privacy and heat shielding effect
Acoustic glass Laminated glass with improved acoustic insulation Provides a quieter driving experience
Laminated side window Laminated glass used in side doors Provides greater crime prevention and acoustic insulation
Visibility
Water repellent door glass
Automotive door glass with high reactive fluorine and silicone coating Provides excellent water repellency and strength as well as improved visibility in the rain
Snow-melting Ice-melting front glass
Windshield with conductive ink (heating element) printed on the surface Provides snow-melting and ice-melting functions using electric current
Electro-thermal defogging glass
Rear glass with conductive ink (heating element) printed on the surface which provides anti-fogging function using electric current
Informationtelecommunications
Printed glass antenna Automotive antenna with conductive ink printed on the glass surface Provides flexibility in design and excellent durability
Embedded DTV glass antenna
DTV (Digital Television) antenna that is sealed on the windshield Provides flexibility in design and excellent durability
Glass for head-up display Windshield with a speed meter and other indicators displayed on the glass
Design Module assy window Glass with the peripheral resin parts all integrated in a single unit
IR-blocking Glass
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UV absorbent kneaded into interlayer
Efficiently blocks middle infrared rays (IR) which cause the skin to feel heat under the sun and reduces irritations caused by direct sunlight
Provides greater interior comfort and improves fuel efficiency by controlling temperature increase inside the vehicle
Filters out approximately 99 of UVrays which can cause aging of the skin
Good radio-wave transmission
Increased comfort by cutting both IR amp UV rays
UV Visible light
Near-infrared Middle -infrared
Comparison in the Penetration of Sunrays
Pene
trat
ion
()
Normal green glass
A significant cut in middle infrared rays which cause the skin to feel heat
IR-Cut Glass
Glass
Interlayer
IR AbsorbentWavelength (nm)
Coolverretrade
UV-blocking Tempered Glass
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The world first1 approx 992 UV blocking tempered glass for automotive front door windows developed from womenrsquos standpoint
According to a face to face survey with a particular focus on female drivers in Japan what they are most concerned about automotive glasswindows is UV rays
Excellent UV blocking performance is achieved with a newly developed high-performance UV absorbing layer on the surface of existing UV blocking glass
UV Verre Premium trade blocks UV rays as effectively as wearing sun-protection gloves The same heat absorption function as UV Verre
（Approx 90 UV block） (Approx 99 UV block)
ガラス無し
UV exposure test results
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20102 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050-1990
UV checker turnsinto dark red
UV checker turnsinto pale red
Almost no color change occurs
Structure of UV blocking tempered glassExisting UV blocking tempered glass
New UV blocking tempered glass
ldquoUV Verrerdquo ldquoUV Verre Premiumrdquo
UV absorbent
Existing UV blocking tempered glass
High-performanceUV absorbing layer
UV absorbent kneaded into glass
Existing UV blocking tempered glass＋High-performance UV absorbing layer
ldquoUV Verre PremiumrdquoldquoUV VerrerdquoDirect sunlight
UV Verre Premiumtrade
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
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Blocks infrared (IR) rays as well as UV rays effectively eliminating discomfort caused by infrared rays such as ldquouncomfortable heat inside the carrdquo and ldquofrizzling sensation on the arms while drivingrdquo
Provides driving comfort and by mitigating heat inside the car and enabling drivers to reduce air conditioning use helps to lower environment impacts
Ordinary tempered glass for automotive front door windows
Results of infrared rays irradiation test
Structure of UV blocking
tempered glass onto which UV absorbent is
applied
High-performance UV and IR
absorbing layerInside the car
Outside the car
Skin surface temperature 414 degrees C feeling a frizzling sensation
Two degrees lower with no frizzlingsensationSkin surface temperature 394 degrees CResults may differ depending on the testing conditions
The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensation
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050
UV Verre Premiumtrade Cool on
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
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The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensationAGC has achieved the worldrsquos first3
approximately 99 UV-cut for all windows covering all directions
Through employing UV absorption component of existing Privact Glass realized 99 UV cut with high level of heat insulation1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO90503 As of Nov 2015 according to AGC survey
First in the world to achieve with single sheet of glass (excluding the windshield)
UV Verre Premium Privashieldtrade
Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
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Washing
Inner sheet printing
Bending furnace
Glass
MoldBeveling
Layer
Outer sheetInner sheet
Lay up outskirt trimming
Inspection Packing Shipment
Pre-press
Pressing (Autoclave)
CuttingLoading of new glass
Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
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Loading of new glass
BevelingNew Gravity Furnace
WashingPrinting
Gas Furnace
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Inspection
Packing
Shipment
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Cutting
Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
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Automotive Glass PlantsJapanAsia Pacific （12 plants）
Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Aichi JPNSagami JPNQinhuangdao CHNFoshan CHNSuzhou CHNCikampek IDNBangpakong THARewari (1) INDChennai (1) INDRoorkee (1) INDTaloja (1) IND
North Americas （3 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Elizabethtown KY USABellefontaine OH USASan Luis Potosiacute San Luis Potosiacute Mexico
Europe （6 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Fleurus BELAniche FRARoccasecca ITAChuderice CZENizhniy Novgorod RUSTatabanya HUN
As of March 2019
(1) Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1 plants）City State Country
Guaratingueta Sao Paulo Brazil
Glass for Displays
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Display Glass Products
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General name Product name Product description
TFT Glass Substrates AN100Alkali-free aluminosilicate glass substrates manufactured by the float process This display material has an exceptionally smooth and flat surface excellent transparency and thermal resistance
TFT Glass Substrates AN WizusTM Glass substrates with the worldrsquos lowest level of thermal shrinkage Optimal for use in high-
resolution display panels on smartphones and tablets etc
Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening Dragontrail
TMseries A specialty glass for chemical strengthening used as a cover glass for touchscreens on electronic
devices such as smartphones tablets and TVs
Glass Substrates for Touchscreen Panels
Glass substrate for touchscreen panels
Glass substrate used for touchscreens on electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets etc
Display glass products (including some of new function glass)
TFT Glass Substrates
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バックライト用ガラス管
Polarizing film
Polarizing film
Glass substrate
Glass substrate
Color filter
LCD
Backlight
Design filter
加飾フィルターTFT glass substrates AN100
AN100 is alkali-free glass It does not contain alkaline substances (soda ash) that are harmful to TFTs
Cross-section diagram of a LCD TV
Surface
AN100
TFT Glass Substrates
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0 10 20 30
One-fifthAN Wizus 7ppm
AN100 33ppm
（AGC）
Thermal Compaction（10minutes Heated to 600）
Resolution
～300ppi ～400ppi
～500ppi
500ppi～
HD (High Definition) model
Full HD model
～G45
G45 amp G6
High-resolution LTPS
AN100
AN WizusTM
a-Si Spec
Display glass substrates with worldrsquos lowest thermal shrinkage AN Wizustrade
Corporate History (2)
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1999
2000
20022003
2004
2007
2008
2009
2010
201120122013
Acquires Imperial Chemical Industries PLCrsquos fluoropolymer business and launches production of fluorochemicals in EuropeAsahi Glass Fine Techno Taiwan Co Ltd (now AGC Display Glass Taiwan Co Ltd) is established and production of TFT-LCD glass substrates beginsGlobal In-House Company System is introducedProduction of PDP glass substrates begins at Hanwook Techno Glass Co LtdAGC Automotive Hungary Ltd is established and automotive glass production begins in HungaryAsahi Glass Fine Techno Korea Co Ltd (now AGC Fine Techno Korea Co Ltd ) is established and production of TFT-LCD glass substrates begins in South KoreaThe corporate brand of the AGC Group is unified to AGCTransfers the shares of Asahi Fiberglass Co Ltd and withdraws from glass fiber businessTransfers the shares of Optrex Corporation and withdraws from LCD display device businessTerminates automotive glass business at Kitakyushu plantBegins production of specialty glass for chemical strengthening for smart phones tablet PCs etcAGC Display Glass (Kunshan) Co Ltd s established as a production base for TFT-LCD glass substrates in ChinaTerminates production of CRT glass bulbs at Hankuk Electric Glass Co Ltd and withdraws from CRT glass bulb businessAGC Glass Brazil inc is established and business launches in BrazilStrategic partnership with Interpane in GermanyAGC Automotive Mexico S DE RL DE CV is established
2014
20152016
2018
Acquires a Vietnamese polyvinyl chloride (PVC) company Phu My Plastics amp Chemicals Co Ltd (now AGC Chemicals Vietnam Co Ltd ) AGC and Obeikan Glass agreed to set up a JV for architectural glassAcquires NordGlass automotive replacement glass company in PolandAGCrsquos First Automotive Glass Production Base is established in North Africa(Morocco)Bioscience businesses in Japan the US and Europe consolidated and integrated management as AGC Biologics begins Change of corporate name to AGC Inc (1st July)
AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
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年 ASIAJapan1097
1956
1964
1972
1992
2000
2003
2014
【Japan】1907 Asahi Glass Company founded
【India】Glass production begins in India AGC becomes one of the first Japanese private companies to enter the Indian market
【Thailand】Thai Asahi Glass Public Co Ltd (AGC Flat Glass (Thailand) Public Co Ltd)established
【Indonesia】 PT Asahimas Flat Glass Co Ltd established in Indonesia First entry into the Indonesian market
【China】 Dalian Asahi Float Glass Co Ltd (now AGC Flat Glass (Dalian) Co Ltd)established in China Production of flat glass begins in China
【Taiwan】 Asahi Glass Fine Techno Taiwan Co Ltd (AGC Display Glass Taiwan Co Ltd) established Production of LCD glass substrates begins in Taiwan
【Korea】 At Hanwook Techno Glass Co Ltd production of PDP glass substrates begins in Korea
【Vietnam】 AGC acquire a Vietnamese polyvinyl chloride (PVC) company Phu My Plastics amp Chemicals Co Ltd
【Saudi Arabia】 AGC and Obeikan Glass agreed to set up a JV for architectural glass
年 EuropeEMEA1981
1997
1999
2004
2012
2015
2019
【Belgium】 Asahi Glass acquires Glaverbel SA (AGC Glass Europe SA) a glass company in Belgium First entry into Europe
【Russia】 Capital participation made in Bor Glassworks (OJSC AGC BorGlassworks) First entry into the Russian market
【UK】 Imperial Chemical Industries PLCrsquos (AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd) fluoropolymers business acquired Production of fluorochemicals begins in Europe
【Hungary】 AGC Automotive Hungary Ltd established Production of automotive glass begins in Hungary
【Germany】 Strategic partnership with Interpane in Germany (Became a consolidated subsidiary)
【Poland】 AGC acquires NordGlass automotive replacement glass company in Poland
【Morocco】 Automotive Glass Production Base established in Morocco
年 Americas1985
2011
2013
2018
【USA】 AP Technoglass Co (Automotive glass division in AGC Flat Glass North America Inc) established Production of automotive glass begins in the USA
【Brazil】 AGC Glass Brazil Inc established First entry into the Brazilian market
【Mexico】 AGC Automotive Mexico S DE RL DE CV established
【USA】 AGC Biologics consolidated and integrated management for bioscience business
This list shows AGCrsquos first entry into the region
AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
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As of December 31 2018
The Group operates in approximately 30 countries and regions in the worldTotal 213 consolidated subsidiaries (37 in Japan176 overseas)
Europe106
JapanAsia92
Americas18
Europe JapanAsia AmericasCompany Region Company Region Company Region
AGC Glass Europe SA Belgium AGC Glass Products Co Ltd Japan AGC Glass Company North America
The United States
AGC Automotive Europe SA Belgium AGC Glass Kenzai Co Ltd Japan AGC Glass Brazil Inc BrazilAGC Flat Glass Czech as clenAGC Group
Czech Republic AGC Techno Glass Co Ltd Japan
AGC Flat Glass Klin LLC Russia Ise Chemicals Corporation JapanOJSC AGC Bor Glassworks Russia AGC Ceramics Co Ltd Japan
AGC Automotive (China) ChinaAGC Display Glass (Shenzhen) ChinaAGC Fine Techno Korea Co Ltd KoreaAGC Display Glass Taiwan Co Ltd TaiwanPT Asahimas Chemical IndonesiaPT Asahimas Flat Glass Indonesia
Major subsidiaries
AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
copyAGC Inc 12
Name Address ProductKansai Plant(Amagasaki factory)
660-08572 Nishimukaijima-cho Amagasaki-shi Hyogo Pre FPD glass substrates
Kansai Plant(Takasago factory)
676-86555-6-1 Umei Takasago-shi Hyogo Pre
FPD glass substratesSemiconductor production
Keihin Plant 230-00451-1 Suehiro-cho Tsurumi-ku Yokohama-shi Kanagawa Pre
FPD glass substratesFigured glass
Chiba Plant 290-856610 Goikaigan Ichihara-shi Chiba Pre
Chlor-alkali FluoropolymerBiopharmaceutical CMO service
Aichi Plant 470-23941 Asahi Taketoyo-cho Chita-gun Aichi Pre
Automotive glass and Glass for Solar Cells
Kashima Plant 314-019525 Higashiwada Kamisu-shi Ibaraki Pre
Flat glass FluoropolymerSodium bicarbonate
Sagami Plant 243-0301426-1 Sumida Aikawamachi Aiko-gun Kanagawa Pre Automotive glass
Research Center221-87551150 Hazawa-cho Kanagawa-ku Yokohama-shi Kanagawa Pre
Research amp Development
As of December 31 2018
AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
copyAGC Inc 13
As a comprehensive glass manufacturer the AGC Group manufactures a wide variety of glass products
Automotive
TNSTN
Building
Soda-lime glass
TFT-LCD
Alkali-free glass
Chemical Strengthening glass
Aluminosilicateglass
Synthetic quartz
Quarts
Physics andchemistryequipment
Heat-resistantcookware
Borosilicate glass
Optics use
Bismuth-basedglass
Architectural Glass
copyAGC Inc 14
Architectural Glass Products
copyAGC Inc 15
General name Representative product name Product description
Float glass Float glassTransparent flat sheet glass The most common type of flat glass used for construction purposes Can be produced with a thickness of between 3mm and 25mm with the maximum size of about 3m in width and about 10m maximum in length
Laminated glass Lamisafetrade SECU-REConsists of two pieces of glass with an interlayer film inserted in between Very few fragments scatter even when glass breaks and objects do not penetrate the glass easily Excellent for disastercrime prevention Also has UV blocking properties
IGU (Insulated Glass Unit)
PairglasstradeMyMutetrade （noise reduction）
Consists of two pieces of glass with dried air and heat-insulating gas enclosed in between Provides excellent heat insulation energy conservation and dew condensation prevention
Low-E IGUSunbalancetradePairplustrade （renovations）
IGU with special metal film coating on the inner surface of one of the glass Provides enhanced heat insulatingshielding performance
Tempered glassTemperlitetradeSchool TempertradeMistron AcetradeHome Mistron
Safety glass with the strength 3~5 times greater than ordinary glass produced through special heating and cooling processes Superior resistance to breakage and even when breaks it fragments into small pebble-sized pieces
Heat-resistant Tempered Glass
Mybokatrade Fire-resistant glass with heat-resisting properties produced through a special tempering process This non-wired glass provides a clear view
Mirrors SunmirrortradeG Environmentally friendly mirror with lead-free back paint coating
Colored glass LACOBELtradeMATELUXtrade Painted glass produced by adding special paint coating on the back surface of glass Mainly used as interior glass for commercial facilities
Figured glass Kasumitrade Flat glass with a template pattern on one side Provides privacy while letting light through Also brings interior effect
Wired glass Hishiwiretrade Crosswire Glass with wire mesh enclosed Used for fire protection doors
Low-E Insulated Glass Units
copyAGC Inc 16
A greater heat insulatingshielding performance achieved with a special metallic coating (Low-E coating) between the IG unit
Special metal coating (Low-E coating) selectively transmitsreflects light and heat
Glass
Dry airgas
Moisture absorption
material
Energy-saving with Ecoglass (in Japan)
Outside Inside
Ecoglass
１ ２
Household Ecoglass use in 2010 (estimated based on approx 5000 households in total)
We can save the electricity equivalent to the amount generated by two nuclear reactors
100 million kilowattreactor
Single glass windows
71
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Ecoglass 6
If every household in Japan uses Ecoglass
IGU 23
Reference Flat Glass Manufacturers Association of Japan
Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
copyAGC Inc 17
Ecoglass (Low-E insulating glass unit) inserted into an ordinary single-pane window sash
Additional layer of glass added to the existing glasswindow sash to enhance the functionality
PairPlustrade Mado2tradeHeat
insulation
Solar control
Anti condensation
Heat insulation
Anti condensation
Noise reduction
Solar control
Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
copyAGC Inc 18
ATTOCHtradeHeat
insulation
Solar control
Anti condensation
ATTOCHtrade converts single-pane fixed windows of office buildings and stores into energy-saving insulated glass units simply by installinglow-E glass from the inside
Product LinesWILD ATTOCHtrade
WILD ATTOCH is enables single-story retail shops to do energy-saving reform without disrupting store operations
ATTOCH with horizontal-striped PV module creates power while allowing sunlight to shine through
ATTOCHtrade SUNJOULE ＳＵＤＡＲＥ
Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
copyAGC Inc 19
It serves as a good protection against crime and disasters The interlayer film laminated between two pieces of glass will hold the shards in place even if the glass is broken It also prevents the glass from being completely penetrated
AGCrsquos fire-resistant product lineup consists of wired glass and non-wired heat-resistant tempered glass ldquoMybokatraderdquo
Non-wired heat-resistant tempered glass1) Provides a clear view2) No thermal breakage (as compared to wired glass)3) Lighter-weight amp easier openclose than wired glass
Glass
Special film
Safety Glass (Laminated glass) Fire-resistant Glass
Decorative Glass
copyAGC Inc 20
Lacobel is painted glass for indoor applications which is made by applying a layer of special coating onto the back surface of the glassThis product creates a beautiful color contrast adding a stylish atmosphere to the room interior
Clearsighttrade is anti-reflective glass with special coating applied on both surfaces thereby reducing light reflectance on the glass surface With improved coating durability Clearsight can be used outdoor Also it can be processed into double glazing glass and laminated glass
LacobeltradeColored glass for interior use
Clearsighttrade Anti-reflective Glass Ideal for Outdoor Use
Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
copyAGC Inc 21
Raw materials charge
Fining furnace( About 1100～1300 )
Melting furnace(1600 ～)
Float bath
Annealing CuttingRaw materialsSilica sandSoda ashSalt cakeDolomiteLimestoneFeldspar
Glass sizeMaximum 10mtimes3m
Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
copyAGC Inc 22
JapanAsia Pacific （11 plants 14floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Number of FLs
Kashima JPN １
Aichi JPN ２
Suzhou CHN １
Jakarta IDN ２
Surabaya IDN ２
Manila PHL １
Samut Prakarn THA １
Chon Buri THA １
Taloja () IND １
Roorkee () IND １
Total 36 float lines (three lines are managed by equity method affiliate）
Europe （9 plants 17floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Number of FLs
Moustier BEL ４
Boussois FRA ２
Seingbouse FRA １
Osterweddingen () DEU １
Cuneo ITA １
Sagunto ESP １
Retenice CZE ３
Nizhniy Novgorod RUS ２
Klin RUS ２
Americas （3 plants 4 floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ
Number of FLs
Greenland TN ２
Richmond KY １
Spring Hill KS １
As of March 2019
() Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1plants 1 floats）City CountryState Number
of FLsGuaratingueta Brazil Sao Paulo １
Automotive Glass
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Automotive Glass
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General name Product description
BasicautomotiveGlass
Laminated glass Consists of two pieces of glass with an interlayer film in between Very few fragments scatter even when glass breaks and objects do not penetrate the glass easily Excellent for crimedisaster prevention
Tempered glass Glass with enhanced strength and safety through heating and cooling processes Tempered glass gets crumbled into small pebble-sized pieces at the time of breakage
Value-add automotive glass
Comfort
99 UV cut glass Cuts over 99 of ultraviolet rays Effective in preventing sun burn and damage on interior materials
IR cut glass
Heat-shielding glass that has good radio transmission and blocks approximately 90 of infrared rays with the special interlayer film between two pieces of glass Effectively blocks the wavelength that causes frizzling sensations on skin
Heat-shielding glass that effectively reflects infrared rays with special coating on the inner surface
Privacy glass Special colorant element added to the glass composition Provides greater privacy and heat shielding effect
Acoustic glass Laminated glass with improved acoustic insulation Provides a quieter driving experience
Laminated side window Laminated glass used in side doors Provides greater crime prevention and acoustic insulation
Visibility
Water repellent door glass
Automotive door glass with high reactive fluorine and silicone coating Provides excellent water repellency and strength as well as improved visibility in the rain
Snow-melting Ice-melting front glass
Windshield with conductive ink (heating element) printed on the surface Provides snow-melting and ice-melting functions using electric current
Electro-thermal defogging glass
Rear glass with conductive ink (heating element) printed on the surface which provides anti-fogging function using electric current
Informationtelecommunications
Printed glass antenna Automotive antenna with conductive ink printed on the glass surface Provides flexibility in design and excellent durability
Embedded DTV glass antenna
DTV (Digital Television) antenna that is sealed on the windshield Provides flexibility in design and excellent durability
Glass for head-up display Windshield with a speed meter and other indicators displayed on the glass
Design Module assy window Glass with the peripheral resin parts all integrated in a single unit
IR-blocking Glass
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UV absorbent kneaded into interlayer
Efficiently blocks middle infrared rays (IR) which cause the skin to feel heat under the sun and reduces irritations caused by direct sunlight
Provides greater interior comfort and improves fuel efficiency by controlling temperature increase inside the vehicle
Filters out approximately 99 of UVrays which can cause aging of the skin
Good radio-wave transmission
Increased comfort by cutting both IR amp UV rays
UV Visible light
Near-infrared Middle -infrared
Comparison in the Penetration of Sunrays
Pene
trat
ion
()
Normal green glass
A significant cut in middle infrared rays which cause the skin to feel heat
IR-Cut Glass
Glass
Interlayer
IR AbsorbentWavelength (nm)
Coolverretrade
UV-blocking Tempered Glass
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The world first1 approx 992 UV blocking tempered glass for automotive front door windows developed from womenrsquos standpoint
According to a face to face survey with a particular focus on female drivers in Japan what they are most concerned about automotive glasswindows is UV rays
Excellent UV blocking performance is achieved with a newly developed high-performance UV absorbing layer on the surface of existing UV blocking glass
UV Verre Premium trade blocks UV rays as effectively as wearing sun-protection gloves The same heat absorption function as UV Verre
（Approx 90 UV block） (Approx 99 UV block)
ガラス無し
UV exposure test results
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20102 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050-1990
UV checker turnsinto dark red
UV checker turnsinto pale red
Almost no color change occurs
Structure of UV blocking tempered glassExisting UV blocking tempered glass
New UV blocking tempered glass
ldquoUV Verrerdquo ldquoUV Verre Premiumrdquo
UV absorbent
Existing UV blocking tempered glass
High-performanceUV absorbing layer
UV absorbent kneaded into glass
Existing UV blocking tempered glass＋High-performance UV absorbing layer
ldquoUV Verre PremiumrdquoldquoUV VerrerdquoDirect sunlight
UV Verre Premiumtrade
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
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Blocks infrared (IR) rays as well as UV rays effectively eliminating discomfort caused by infrared rays such as ldquouncomfortable heat inside the carrdquo and ldquofrizzling sensation on the arms while drivingrdquo
Provides driving comfort and by mitigating heat inside the car and enabling drivers to reduce air conditioning use helps to lower environment impacts
Ordinary tempered glass for automotive front door windows
Results of infrared rays irradiation test
Structure of UV blocking
tempered glass onto which UV absorbent is
applied
High-performance UV and IR
absorbing layerInside the car
Outside the car
Skin surface temperature 414 degrees C feeling a frizzling sensation
Two degrees lower with no frizzlingsensationSkin surface temperature 394 degrees CResults may differ depending on the testing conditions
The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensation
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050
UV Verre Premiumtrade Cool on
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
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The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensationAGC has achieved the worldrsquos first3
approximately 99 UV-cut for all windows covering all directions
Through employing UV absorption component of existing Privact Glass realized 99 UV cut with high level of heat insulation1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO90503 As of Nov 2015 according to AGC survey
First in the world to achieve with single sheet of glass (excluding the windshield)
UV Verre Premium Privashieldtrade
Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
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Washing
Inner sheet printing
Bending furnace
Glass
MoldBeveling
Layer
Outer sheetInner sheet
Lay up outskirt trimming
Inspection Packing Shipment
Pre-press
Pressing (Autoclave)
CuttingLoading of new glass
Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
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Loading of new glass
BevelingNew Gravity Furnace
WashingPrinting
Gas Furnace
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Inspection
Packing
Shipment
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Cutting
Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
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Automotive Glass PlantsJapanAsia Pacific （12 plants）
Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Aichi JPNSagami JPNQinhuangdao CHNFoshan CHNSuzhou CHNCikampek IDNBangpakong THARewari (1) INDChennai (1) INDRoorkee (1) INDTaloja (1) IND
North Americas （3 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Elizabethtown KY USABellefontaine OH USASan Luis Potosiacute San Luis Potosiacute Mexico
Europe （6 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Fleurus BELAniche FRARoccasecca ITAChuderice CZENizhniy Novgorod RUSTatabanya HUN
As of March 2019
(1) Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1 plants）City State Country
Guaratingueta Sao Paulo Brazil
Glass for Displays
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Display Glass Products
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General name Product name Product description
TFT Glass Substrates AN100Alkali-free aluminosilicate glass substrates manufactured by the float process This display material has an exceptionally smooth and flat surface excellent transparency and thermal resistance
TFT Glass Substrates AN WizusTM Glass substrates with the worldrsquos lowest level of thermal shrinkage Optimal for use in high-
resolution display panels on smartphones and tablets etc
Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening Dragontrail
TMseries A specialty glass for chemical strengthening used as a cover glass for touchscreens on electronic
devices such as smartphones tablets and TVs
Glass Substrates for Touchscreen Panels
Glass substrate for touchscreen panels
Glass substrate used for touchscreens on electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets etc
Display glass products (including some of new function glass)
TFT Glass Substrates
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バックライト用ガラス管
Polarizing film
Polarizing film
Glass substrate
Glass substrate
Color filter
LCD
Backlight
Design filter
加飾フィルターTFT glass substrates AN100
AN100 is alkali-free glass It does not contain alkaline substances (soda ash) that are harmful to TFTs
Cross-section diagram of a LCD TV
Surface
AN100
TFT Glass Substrates
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0 10 20 30
One-fifthAN Wizus 7ppm
AN100 33ppm
（AGC）
Thermal Compaction（10minutes Heated to 600）
Resolution
～300ppi ～400ppi
～500ppi
500ppi～
HD (High Definition) model
Full HD model
～G45
G45 amp G6
High-resolution LTPS
AN100
AN WizusTM
a-Si Spec
Display glass substrates with worldrsquos lowest thermal shrinkage AN Wizustrade
AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
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年 ASIAJapan1097
1956
1964
1972
1992
2000
2003
2014
【Japan】1907 Asahi Glass Company founded
【India】Glass production begins in India AGC becomes one of the first Japanese private companies to enter the Indian market
【Thailand】Thai Asahi Glass Public Co Ltd (AGC Flat Glass (Thailand) Public Co Ltd)established
【Indonesia】 PT Asahimas Flat Glass Co Ltd established in Indonesia First entry into the Indonesian market
【China】 Dalian Asahi Float Glass Co Ltd (now AGC Flat Glass (Dalian) Co Ltd)established in China Production of flat glass begins in China
【Taiwan】 Asahi Glass Fine Techno Taiwan Co Ltd (AGC Display Glass Taiwan Co Ltd) established Production of LCD glass substrates begins in Taiwan
【Korea】 At Hanwook Techno Glass Co Ltd production of PDP glass substrates begins in Korea
【Vietnam】 AGC acquire a Vietnamese polyvinyl chloride (PVC) company Phu My Plastics amp Chemicals Co Ltd
【Saudi Arabia】 AGC and Obeikan Glass agreed to set up a JV for architectural glass
年 EuropeEMEA1981
1997
1999
2004
2012
2015
2019
【Belgium】 Asahi Glass acquires Glaverbel SA (AGC Glass Europe SA) a glass company in Belgium First entry into Europe
【Russia】 Capital participation made in Bor Glassworks (OJSC AGC BorGlassworks) First entry into the Russian market
【UK】 Imperial Chemical Industries PLCrsquos (AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd) fluoropolymers business acquired Production of fluorochemicals begins in Europe
【Hungary】 AGC Automotive Hungary Ltd established Production of automotive glass begins in Hungary
【Germany】 Strategic partnership with Interpane in Germany (Became a consolidated subsidiary)
【Poland】 AGC acquires NordGlass automotive replacement glass company in Poland
【Morocco】 Automotive Glass Production Base established in Morocco
年 Americas1985
2011
2013
2018
【USA】 AP Technoglass Co (Automotive glass division in AGC Flat Glass North America Inc) established Production of automotive glass begins in the USA
【Brazil】 AGC Glass Brazil Inc established First entry into the Brazilian market
【Mexico】 AGC Automotive Mexico S DE RL DE CV established
【USA】 AGC Biologics consolidated and integrated management for bioscience business
This list shows AGCrsquos first entry into the region
AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
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As of December 31 2018
The Group operates in approximately 30 countries and regions in the worldTotal 213 consolidated subsidiaries (37 in Japan176 overseas)
Europe106
JapanAsia92
Americas18
Europe JapanAsia AmericasCompany Region Company Region Company Region
AGC Glass Europe SA Belgium AGC Glass Products Co Ltd Japan AGC Glass Company North America
The United States
AGC Automotive Europe SA Belgium AGC Glass Kenzai Co Ltd Japan AGC Glass Brazil Inc BrazilAGC Flat Glass Czech as clenAGC Group
Czech Republic AGC Techno Glass Co Ltd Japan
AGC Flat Glass Klin LLC Russia Ise Chemicals Corporation JapanOJSC AGC Bor Glassworks Russia AGC Ceramics Co Ltd Japan
AGC Automotive (China) ChinaAGC Display Glass (Shenzhen) ChinaAGC Fine Techno Korea Co Ltd KoreaAGC Display Glass Taiwan Co Ltd TaiwanPT Asahimas Chemical IndonesiaPT Asahimas Flat Glass Indonesia
Major subsidiaries
AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
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Name Address ProductKansai Plant(Amagasaki factory)
660-08572 Nishimukaijima-cho Amagasaki-shi Hyogo Pre FPD glass substrates
Kansai Plant(Takasago factory)
676-86555-6-1 Umei Takasago-shi Hyogo Pre
FPD glass substratesSemiconductor production
Keihin Plant 230-00451-1 Suehiro-cho Tsurumi-ku Yokohama-shi Kanagawa Pre
FPD glass substratesFigured glass
Chiba Plant 290-856610 Goikaigan Ichihara-shi Chiba Pre
Chlor-alkali FluoropolymerBiopharmaceutical CMO service
Aichi Plant 470-23941 Asahi Taketoyo-cho Chita-gun Aichi Pre
Automotive glass and Glass for Solar Cells
Kashima Plant 314-019525 Higashiwada Kamisu-shi Ibaraki Pre
Flat glass FluoropolymerSodium bicarbonate
Sagami Plant 243-0301426-1 Sumida Aikawamachi Aiko-gun Kanagawa Pre Automotive glass
Research Center221-87551150 Hazawa-cho Kanagawa-ku Yokohama-shi Kanagawa Pre
Research amp Development
As of December 31 2018
AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
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As a comprehensive glass manufacturer the AGC Group manufactures a wide variety of glass products
Automotive
TNSTN
Building
Soda-lime glass
TFT-LCD
Alkali-free glass
Chemical Strengthening glass
Aluminosilicateglass
Synthetic quartz
Quarts
Physics andchemistryequipment
Heat-resistantcookware
Borosilicate glass
Optics use
Bismuth-basedglass
Architectural Glass
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Architectural Glass Products
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General name Representative product name Product description
Float glass Float glassTransparent flat sheet glass The most common type of flat glass used for construction purposes Can be produced with a thickness of between 3mm and 25mm with the maximum size of about 3m in width and about 10m maximum in length
Laminated glass Lamisafetrade SECU-REConsists of two pieces of glass with an interlayer film inserted in between Very few fragments scatter even when glass breaks and objects do not penetrate the glass easily Excellent for disastercrime prevention Also has UV blocking properties
IGU (Insulated Glass Unit)
PairglasstradeMyMutetrade （noise reduction）
Consists of two pieces of glass with dried air and heat-insulating gas enclosed in between Provides excellent heat insulation energy conservation and dew condensation prevention
Low-E IGUSunbalancetradePairplustrade （renovations）
IGU with special metal film coating on the inner surface of one of the glass Provides enhanced heat insulatingshielding performance
Tempered glassTemperlitetradeSchool TempertradeMistron AcetradeHome Mistron
Safety glass with the strength 3~5 times greater than ordinary glass produced through special heating and cooling processes Superior resistance to breakage and even when breaks it fragments into small pebble-sized pieces
Heat-resistant Tempered Glass
Mybokatrade Fire-resistant glass with heat-resisting properties produced through a special tempering process This non-wired glass provides a clear view
Mirrors SunmirrortradeG Environmentally friendly mirror with lead-free back paint coating
Colored glass LACOBELtradeMATELUXtrade Painted glass produced by adding special paint coating on the back surface of glass Mainly used as interior glass for commercial facilities
Figured glass Kasumitrade Flat glass with a template pattern on one side Provides privacy while letting light through Also brings interior effect
Wired glass Hishiwiretrade Crosswire Glass with wire mesh enclosed Used for fire protection doors
Low-E Insulated Glass Units
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A greater heat insulatingshielding performance achieved with a special metallic coating (Low-E coating) between the IG unit
Special metal coating (Low-E coating) selectively transmitsreflects light and heat
Glass
Dry airgas
Moisture absorption
material
Energy-saving with Ecoglass (in Japan)
Outside Inside
Ecoglass
１ ２
Household Ecoglass use in 2010 (estimated based on approx 5000 households in total)
We can save the electricity equivalent to the amount generated by two nuclear reactors
100 million kilowattreactor
Single glass windows
71
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Ecoglass 6
If every household in Japan uses Ecoglass
IGU 23
Reference Flat Glass Manufacturers Association of Japan
Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
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Ecoglass (Low-E insulating glass unit) inserted into an ordinary single-pane window sash
Additional layer of glass added to the existing glasswindow sash to enhance the functionality
PairPlustrade Mado2tradeHeat
insulation
Solar control
Anti condensation
Heat insulation
Anti condensation
Noise reduction
Solar control
Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
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ATTOCHtradeHeat
insulation
Solar control
Anti condensation
ATTOCHtrade converts single-pane fixed windows of office buildings and stores into energy-saving insulated glass units simply by installinglow-E glass from the inside
Product LinesWILD ATTOCHtrade
WILD ATTOCH is enables single-story retail shops to do energy-saving reform without disrupting store operations
ATTOCH with horizontal-striped PV module creates power while allowing sunlight to shine through
ATTOCHtrade SUNJOULE ＳＵＤＡＲＥ
Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
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It serves as a good protection against crime and disasters The interlayer film laminated between two pieces of glass will hold the shards in place even if the glass is broken It also prevents the glass from being completely penetrated
AGCrsquos fire-resistant product lineup consists of wired glass and non-wired heat-resistant tempered glass ldquoMybokatraderdquo
Non-wired heat-resistant tempered glass1) Provides a clear view2) No thermal breakage (as compared to wired glass)3) Lighter-weight amp easier openclose than wired glass
Glass
Special film
Safety Glass (Laminated glass) Fire-resistant Glass
Decorative Glass
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Lacobel is painted glass for indoor applications which is made by applying a layer of special coating onto the back surface of the glassThis product creates a beautiful color contrast adding a stylish atmosphere to the room interior
Clearsighttrade is anti-reflective glass with special coating applied on both surfaces thereby reducing light reflectance on the glass surface With improved coating durability Clearsight can be used outdoor Also it can be processed into double glazing glass and laminated glass
LacobeltradeColored glass for interior use
Clearsighttrade Anti-reflective Glass Ideal for Outdoor Use
Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
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Raw materials charge
Fining furnace( About 1100～1300 )
Melting furnace(1600 ～)
Float bath
Annealing CuttingRaw materialsSilica sandSoda ashSalt cakeDolomiteLimestoneFeldspar
Glass sizeMaximum 10mtimes3m
Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
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JapanAsia Pacific （11 plants 14floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Number of FLs
Kashima JPN １
Aichi JPN ２
Suzhou CHN １
Jakarta IDN ２
Surabaya IDN ２
Manila PHL １
Samut Prakarn THA １
Chon Buri THA １
Taloja () IND １
Roorkee () IND １
Total 36 float lines (three lines are managed by equity method affiliate）
Europe （9 plants 17floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Number of FLs
Moustier BEL ４
Boussois FRA ２
Seingbouse FRA １
Osterweddingen () DEU １
Cuneo ITA １
Sagunto ESP １
Retenice CZE ３
Nizhniy Novgorod RUS ２
Klin RUS ２
Americas （3 plants 4 floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ
Number of FLs
Greenland TN ２
Richmond KY １
Spring Hill KS １
As of March 2019
() Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1plants 1 floats）City CountryState Number
of FLsGuaratingueta Brazil Sao Paulo １
Automotive Glass
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Automotive Glass
copyAGC Inc 24
General name Product description
BasicautomotiveGlass
Laminated glass Consists of two pieces of glass with an interlayer film in between Very few fragments scatter even when glass breaks and objects do not penetrate the glass easily Excellent for crimedisaster prevention
Tempered glass Glass with enhanced strength and safety through heating and cooling processes Tempered glass gets crumbled into small pebble-sized pieces at the time of breakage
Value-add automotive glass
Comfort
99 UV cut glass Cuts over 99 of ultraviolet rays Effective in preventing sun burn and damage on interior materials
IR cut glass
Heat-shielding glass that has good radio transmission and blocks approximately 90 of infrared rays with the special interlayer film between two pieces of glass Effectively blocks the wavelength that causes frizzling sensations on skin
Heat-shielding glass that effectively reflects infrared rays with special coating on the inner surface
Privacy glass Special colorant element added to the glass composition Provides greater privacy and heat shielding effect
Acoustic glass Laminated glass with improved acoustic insulation Provides a quieter driving experience
Laminated side window Laminated glass used in side doors Provides greater crime prevention and acoustic insulation
Visibility
Water repellent door glass
Automotive door glass with high reactive fluorine and silicone coating Provides excellent water repellency and strength as well as improved visibility in the rain
Snow-melting Ice-melting front glass
Windshield with conductive ink (heating element) printed on the surface Provides snow-melting and ice-melting functions using electric current
Electro-thermal defogging glass
Rear glass with conductive ink (heating element) printed on the surface which provides anti-fogging function using electric current
Informationtelecommunications
Printed glass antenna Automotive antenna with conductive ink printed on the glass surface Provides flexibility in design and excellent durability
Embedded DTV glass antenna
DTV (Digital Television) antenna that is sealed on the windshield Provides flexibility in design and excellent durability
Glass for head-up display Windshield with a speed meter and other indicators displayed on the glass
Design Module assy window Glass with the peripheral resin parts all integrated in a single unit
IR-blocking Glass
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UV absorbent kneaded into interlayer
Efficiently blocks middle infrared rays (IR) which cause the skin to feel heat under the sun and reduces irritations caused by direct sunlight
Provides greater interior comfort and improves fuel efficiency by controlling temperature increase inside the vehicle
Filters out approximately 99 of UVrays which can cause aging of the skin
Good radio-wave transmission
Increased comfort by cutting both IR amp UV rays
UV Visible light
Near-infrared Middle -infrared
Comparison in the Penetration of Sunrays
Pene
trat
ion
()
Normal green glass
A significant cut in middle infrared rays which cause the skin to feel heat
IR-Cut Glass
Glass
Interlayer
IR AbsorbentWavelength (nm)
Coolverretrade
UV-blocking Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 26
The world first1 approx 992 UV blocking tempered glass for automotive front door windows developed from womenrsquos standpoint
According to a face to face survey with a particular focus on female drivers in Japan what they are most concerned about automotive glasswindows is UV rays
Excellent UV blocking performance is achieved with a newly developed high-performance UV absorbing layer on the surface of existing UV blocking glass
UV Verre Premium trade blocks UV rays as effectively as wearing sun-protection gloves The same heat absorption function as UV Verre
（Approx 90 UV block） (Approx 99 UV block)
ガラス無し
UV exposure test results
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20102 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050-1990
UV checker turnsinto dark red
UV checker turnsinto pale red
Almost no color change occurs
Structure of UV blocking tempered glassExisting UV blocking tempered glass
New UV blocking tempered glass
ldquoUV Verrerdquo ldquoUV Verre Premiumrdquo
UV absorbent
Existing UV blocking tempered glass
High-performanceUV absorbing layer
UV absorbent kneaded into glass
Existing UV blocking tempered glass＋High-performance UV absorbing layer
ldquoUV Verre PremiumrdquoldquoUV VerrerdquoDirect sunlight
UV Verre Premiumtrade
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 27
Blocks infrared (IR) rays as well as UV rays effectively eliminating discomfort caused by infrared rays such as ldquouncomfortable heat inside the carrdquo and ldquofrizzling sensation on the arms while drivingrdquo
Provides driving comfort and by mitigating heat inside the car and enabling drivers to reduce air conditioning use helps to lower environment impacts
Ordinary tempered glass for automotive front door windows
Results of infrared rays irradiation test
Structure of UV blocking
tempered glass onto which UV absorbent is
applied
High-performance UV and IR
absorbing layerInside the car
Outside the car
Skin surface temperature 414 degrees C feeling a frizzling sensation
Two degrees lower with no frizzlingsensationSkin surface temperature 394 degrees CResults may differ depending on the testing conditions
The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensation
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050
UV Verre Premiumtrade Cool on
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 28
The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensationAGC has achieved the worldrsquos first3
approximately 99 UV-cut for all windows covering all directions
Through employing UV absorption component of existing Privact Glass realized 99 UV cut with high level of heat insulation1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO90503 As of Nov 2015 according to AGC survey
First in the world to achieve with single sheet of glass (excluding the windshield)
UV Verre Premium Privashieldtrade
Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
copyAGC Inc 29
Washing
Inner sheet printing
Bending furnace
Glass
MoldBeveling
Layer
Outer sheetInner sheet
Lay up outskirt trimming
Inspection Packing Shipment
Pre-press
Pressing (Autoclave)
CuttingLoading of new glass
Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 30
Loading of new glass
BevelingNew Gravity Furnace
WashingPrinting
Gas Furnace
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Inspection
Packing
Shipment
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Cutting
Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
copyAGC Inc 31
Automotive Glass PlantsJapanAsia Pacific （12 plants）
Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Aichi JPNSagami JPNQinhuangdao CHNFoshan CHNSuzhou CHNCikampek IDNBangpakong THARewari (1) INDChennai (1) INDRoorkee (1) INDTaloja (1) IND
North Americas （3 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Elizabethtown KY USABellefontaine OH USASan Luis Potosiacute San Luis Potosiacute Mexico
Europe （6 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Fleurus BELAniche FRARoccasecca ITAChuderice CZENizhniy Novgorod RUSTatabanya HUN
As of March 2019
(1) Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1 plants）City State Country
Guaratingueta Sao Paulo Brazil
Glass for Displays
copyAGC Inc 32
Display Glass Products
copyAGC Inc 33
General name Product name Product description
TFT Glass Substrates AN100Alkali-free aluminosilicate glass substrates manufactured by the float process This display material has an exceptionally smooth and flat surface excellent transparency and thermal resistance
TFT Glass Substrates AN WizusTM Glass substrates with the worldrsquos lowest level of thermal shrinkage Optimal for use in high-
resolution display panels on smartphones and tablets etc
Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening Dragontrail
TMseries A specialty glass for chemical strengthening used as a cover glass for touchscreens on electronic
devices such as smartphones tablets and TVs
Glass Substrates for Touchscreen Panels
Glass substrate for touchscreen panels
Glass substrate used for touchscreens on electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets etc
Display glass products (including some of new function glass)
TFT Glass Substrates
copyAGC Inc 34
バックライト用ガラス管
Polarizing film
Polarizing film
Glass substrate
Glass substrate
Color filter
LCD
Backlight
Design filter
加飾フィルターTFT glass substrates AN100
AN100 is alkali-free glass It does not contain alkaline substances (soda ash) that are harmful to TFTs
Cross-section diagram of a LCD TV
Surface
AN100
TFT Glass Substrates
copyAGC Inc 35
0 10 20 30
One-fifthAN Wizus 7ppm
AN100 33ppm
（AGC）
Thermal Compaction（10minutes Heated to 600）
Resolution
～300ppi ～400ppi
～500ppi
500ppi～
HD (High Definition) model
Full HD model
～G45
G45 amp G6
High-resolution LTPS
AN100
AN WizusTM
a-Si Spec
Display glass substrates with worldrsquos lowest thermal shrinkage AN Wizustrade
AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
copyAGC Inc 11
As of December 31 2018
The Group operates in approximately 30 countries and regions in the worldTotal 213 consolidated subsidiaries (37 in Japan176 overseas)
Europe106
JapanAsia92
Americas18
Europe JapanAsia AmericasCompany Region Company Region Company Region
AGC Glass Europe SA Belgium AGC Glass Products Co Ltd Japan AGC Glass Company North America
The United States
AGC Automotive Europe SA Belgium AGC Glass Kenzai Co Ltd Japan AGC Glass Brazil Inc BrazilAGC Flat Glass Czech as clenAGC Group
Czech Republic AGC Techno Glass Co Ltd Japan
AGC Flat Glass Klin LLC Russia Ise Chemicals Corporation JapanOJSC AGC Bor Glassworks Russia AGC Ceramics Co Ltd Japan
AGC Automotive (China) ChinaAGC Display Glass (Shenzhen) ChinaAGC Fine Techno Korea Co Ltd KoreaAGC Display Glass Taiwan Co Ltd TaiwanPT Asahimas Chemical IndonesiaPT Asahimas Flat Glass Indonesia
Major subsidiaries
AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
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Name Address ProductKansai Plant(Amagasaki factory)
660-08572 Nishimukaijima-cho Amagasaki-shi Hyogo Pre FPD glass substrates
Kansai Plant(Takasago factory)
676-86555-6-1 Umei Takasago-shi Hyogo Pre
FPD glass substratesSemiconductor production
Keihin Plant 230-00451-1 Suehiro-cho Tsurumi-ku Yokohama-shi Kanagawa Pre
FPD glass substratesFigured glass
Chiba Plant 290-856610 Goikaigan Ichihara-shi Chiba Pre
Chlor-alkali FluoropolymerBiopharmaceutical CMO service
Aichi Plant 470-23941 Asahi Taketoyo-cho Chita-gun Aichi Pre
Automotive glass and Glass for Solar Cells
Kashima Plant 314-019525 Higashiwada Kamisu-shi Ibaraki Pre
Flat glass FluoropolymerSodium bicarbonate
Sagami Plant 243-0301426-1 Sumida Aikawamachi Aiko-gun Kanagawa Pre Automotive glass
Research Center221-87551150 Hazawa-cho Kanagawa-ku Yokohama-shi Kanagawa Pre
Research amp Development
As of December 31 2018
AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
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As a comprehensive glass manufacturer the AGC Group manufactures a wide variety of glass products
Automotive
TNSTN
Building
Soda-lime glass
TFT-LCD
Alkali-free glass
Chemical Strengthening glass
Aluminosilicateglass
Synthetic quartz
Quarts
Physics andchemistryequipment
Heat-resistantcookware
Borosilicate glass
Optics use
Bismuth-basedglass
Architectural Glass
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Architectural Glass Products
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General name Representative product name Product description
Float glass Float glassTransparent flat sheet glass The most common type of flat glass used for construction purposes Can be produced with a thickness of between 3mm and 25mm with the maximum size of about 3m in width and about 10m maximum in length
Laminated glass Lamisafetrade SECU-REConsists of two pieces of glass with an interlayer film inserted in between Very few fragments scatter even when glass breaks and objects do not penetrate the glass easily Excellent for disastercrime prevention Also has UV blocking properties
IGU (Insulated Glass Unit)
PairglasstradeMyMutetrade （noise reduction）
Consists of two pieces of glass with dried air and heat-insulating gas enclosed in between Provides excellent heat insulation energy conservation and dew condensation prevention
Low-E IGUSunbalancetradePairplustrade （renovations）
IGU with special metal film coating on the inner surface of one of the glass Provides enhanced heat insulatingshielding performance
Tempered glassTemperlitetradeSchool TempertradeMistron AcetradeHome Mistron
Safety glass with the strength 3~5 times greater than ordinary glass produced through special heating and cooling processes Superior resistance to breakage and even when breaks it fragments into small pebble-sized pieces
Heat-resistant Tempered Glass
Mybokatrade Fire-resistant glass with heat-resisting properties produced through a special tempering process This non-wired glass provides a clear view
Mirrors SunmirrortradeG Environmentally friendly mirror with lead-free back paint coating
Colored glass LACOBELtradeMATELUXtrade Painted glass produced by adding special paint coating on the back surface of glass Mainly used as interior glass for commercial facilities
Figured glass Kasumitrade Flat glass with a template pattern on one side Provides privacy while letting light through Also brings interior effect
Wired glass Hishiwiretrade Crosswire Glass with wire mesh enclosed Used for fire protection doors
Low-E Insulated Glass Units
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A greater heat insulatingshielding performance achieved with a special metallic coating (Low-E coating) between the IG unit
Special metal coating (Low-E coating) selectively transmitsreflects light and heat
Glass
Dry airgas
Moisture absorption
material
Energy-saving with Ecoglass (in Japan)
Outside Inside
Ecoglass
１ ２
Household Ecoglass use in 2010 (estimated based on approx 5000 households in total)
We can save the electricity equivalent to the amount generated by two nuclear reactors
100 million kilowattreactor
Single glass windows
71
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Ecoglass 6
If every household in Japan uses Ecoglass
IGU 23
Reference Flat Glass Manufacturers Association of Japan
Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
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Ecoglass (Low-E insulating glass unit) inserted into an ordinary single-pane window sash
Additional layer of glass added to the existing glasswindow sash to enhance the functionality
PairPlustrade Mado2tradeHeat
insulation
Solar control
Anti condensation
Heat insulation
Anti condensation
Noise reduction
Solar control
Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
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ATTOCHtradeHeat
insulation
Solar control
Anti condensation
ATTOCHtrade converts single-pane fixed windows of office buildings and stores into energy-saving insulated glass units simply by installinglow-E glass from the inside
Product LinesWILD ATTOCHtrade
WILD ATTOCH is enables single-story retail shops to do energy-saving reform without disrupting store operations
ATTOCH with horizontal-striped PV module creates power while allowing sunlight to shine through
ATTOCHtrade SUNJOULE ＳＵＤＡＲＥ
Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
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It serves as a good protection against crime and disasters The interlayer film laminated between two pieces of glass will hold the shards in place even if the glass is broken It also prevents the glass from being completely penetrated
AGCrsquos fire-resistant product lineup consists of wired glass and non-wired heat-resistant tempered glass ldquoMybokatraderdquo
Non-wired heat-resistant tempered glass1) Provides a clear view2) No thermal breakage (as compared to wired glass)3) Lighter-weight amp easier openclose than wired glass
Glass
Special film
Safety Glass (Laminated glass) Fire-resistant Glass
Decorative Glass
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Lacobel is painted glass for indoor applications which is made by applying a layer of special coating onto the back surface of the glassThis product creates a beautiful color contrast adding a stylish atmosphere to the room interior
Clearsighttrade is anti-reflective glass with special coating applied on both surfaces thereby reducing light reflectance on the glass surface With improved coating durability Clearsight can be used outdoor Also it can be processed into double glazing glass and laminated glass
LacobeltradeColored glass for interior use
Clearsighttrade Anti-reflective Glass Ideal for Outdoor Use
Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
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Raw materials charge
Fining furnace( About 1100～1300 )
Melting furnace(1600 ～)
Float bath
Annealing CuttingRaw materialsSilica sandSoda ashSalt cakeDolomiteLimestoneFeldspar
Glass sizeMaximum 10mtimes3m
Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
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JapanAsia Pacific （11 plants 14floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Number of FLs
Kashima JPN １
Aichi JPN ２
Suzhou CHN １
Jakarta IDN ２
Surabaya IDN ２
Manila PHL １
Samut Prakarn THA １
Chon Buri THA １
Taloja () IND １
Roorkee () IND １
Total 36 float lines (three lines are managed by equity method affiliate）
Europe （9 plants 17floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Number of FLs
Moustier BEL ４
Boussois FRA ２
Seingbouse FRA １
Osterweddingen () DEU １
Cuneo ITA １
Sagunto ESP １
Retenice CZE ３
Nizhniy Novgorod RUS ２
Klin RUS ２
Americas （3 plants 4 floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ
Number of FLs
Greenland TN ２
Richmond KY １
Spring Hill KS １
As of March 2019
() Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1plants 1 floats）City CountryState Number
of FLsGuaratingueta Brazil Sao Paulo １
Automotive Glass
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Automotive Glass
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General name Product description
BasicautomotiveGlass
Laminated glass Consists of two pieces of glass with an interlayer film in between Very few fragments scatter even when glass breaks and objects do not penetrate the glass easily Excellent for crimedisaster prevention
Tempered glass Glass with enhanced strength and safety through heating and cooling processes Tempered glass gets crumbled into small pebble-sized pieces at the time of breakage
Value-add automotive glass
Comfort
99 UV cut glass Cuts over 99 of ultraviolet rays Effective in preventing sun burn and damage on interior materials
IR cut glass
Heat-shielding glass that has good radio transmission and blocks approximately 90 of infrared rays with the special interlayer film between two pieces of glass Effectively blocks the wavelength that causes frizzling sensations on skin
Heat-shielding glass that effectively reflects infrared rays with special coating on the inner surface
Privacy glass Special colorant element added to the glass composition Provides greater privacy and heat shielding effect
Acoustic glass Laminated glass with improved acoustic insulation Provides a quieter driving experience
Laminated side window Laminated glass used in side doors Provides greater crime prevention and acoustic insulation
Visibility
Water repellent door glass
Automotive door glass with high reactive fluorine and silicone coating Provides excellent water repellency and strength as well as improved visibility in the rain
Snow-melting Ice-melting front glass
Windshield with conductive ink (heating element) printed on the surface Provides snow-melting and ice-melting functions using electric current
Electro-thermal defogging glass
Rear glass with conductive ink (heating element) printed on the surface which provides anti-fogging function using electric current
Informationtelecommunications
Printed glass antenna Automotive antenna with conductive ink printed on the glass surface Provides flexibility in design and excellent durability
Embedded DTV glass antenna
DTV (Digital Television) antenna that is sealed on the windshield Provides flexibility in design and excellent durability
Glass for head-up display Windshield with a speed meter and other indicators displayed on the glass
Design Module assy window Glass with the peripheral resin parts all integrated in a single unit
IR-blocking Glass
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UV absorbent kneaded into interlayer
Efficiently blocks middle infrared rays (IR) which cause the skin to feel heat under the sun and reduces irritations caused by direct sunlight
Provides greater interior comfort and improves fuel efficiency by controlling temperature increase inside the vehicle
Filters out approximately 99 of UVrays which can cause aging of the skin
Good radio-wave transmission
Increased comfort by cutting both IR amp UV rays
UV Visible light
Near-infrared Middle -infrared
Comparison in the Penetration of Sunrays
Pene
trat
ion
()
Normal green glass
A significant cut in middle infrared rays which cause the skin to feel heat
IR-Cut Glass
Glass
Interlayer
IR AbsorbentWavelength (nm)
Coolverretrade
UV-blocking Tempered Glass
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The world first1 approx 992 UV blocking tempered glass for automotive front door windows developed from womenrsquos standpoint
According to a face to face survey with a particular focus on female drivers in Japan what they are most concerned about automotive glasswindows is UV rays
Excellent UV blocking performance is achieved with a newly developed high-performance UV absorbing layer on the surface of existing UV blocking glass
UV Verre Premium trade blocks UV rays as effectively as wearing sun-protection gloves The same heat absorption function as UV Verre
（Approx 90 UV block） (Approx 99 UV block)
ガラス無し
UV exposure test results
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20102 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050-1990
UV checker turnsinto dark red
UV checker turnsinto pale red
Almost no color change occurs
Structure of UV blocking tempered glassExisting UV blocking tempered glass
New UV blocking tempered glass
ldquoUV Verrerdquo ldquoUV Verre Premiumrdquo
UV absorbent
Existing UV blocking tempered glass
High-performanceUV absorbing layer
UV absorbent kneaded into glass
Existing UV blocking tempered glass＋High-performance UV absorbing layer
ldquoUV Verre PremiumrdquoldquoUV VerrerdquoDirect sunlight
UV Verre Premiumtrade
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
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Blocks infrared (IR) rays as well as UV rays effectively eliminating discomfort caused by infrared rays such as ldquouncomfortable heat inside the carrdquo and ldquofrizzling sensation on the arms while drivingrdquo
Provides driving comfort and by mitigating heat inside the car and enabling drivers to reduce air conditioning use helps to lower environment impacts
Ordinary tempered glass for automotive front door windows
Results of infrared rays irradiation test
Structure of UV blocking
tempered glass onto which UV absorbent is
applied
High-performance UV and IR
absorbing layerInside the car
Outside the car
Skin surface temperature 414 degrees C feeling a frizzling sensation
Two degrees lower with no frizzlingsensationSkin surface temperature 394 degrees CResults may differ depending on the testing conditions
The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensation
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050
UV Verre Premiumtrade Cool on
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
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The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensationAGC has achieved the worldrsquos first3
approximately 99 UV-cut for all windows covering all directions
Through employing UV absorption component of existing Privact Glass realized 99 UV cut with high level of heat insulation1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO90503 As of Nov 2015 according to AGC survey
First in the world to achieve with single sheet of glass (excluding the windshield)
UV Verre Premium Privashieldtrade
Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
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Washing
Inner sheet printing
Bending furnace
Glass
MoldBeveling
Layer
Outer sheetInner sheet
Lay up outskirt trimming
Inspection Packing Shipment
Pre-press
Pressing (Autoclave)
CuttingLoading of new glass
Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
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Loading of new glass
BevelingNew Gravity Furnace
WashingPrinting
Gas Furnace
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Inspection
Packing
Shipment
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Cutting
Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
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Automotive Glass PlantsJapanAsia Pacific （12 plants）
Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Aichi JPNSagami JPNQinhuangdao CHNFoshan CHNSuzhou CHNCikampek IDNBangpakong THARewari (1) INDChennai (1) INDRoorkee (1) INDTaloja (1) IND
North Americas （3 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Elizabethtown KY USABellefontaine OH USASan Luis Potosiacute San Luis Potosiacute Mexico
Europe （6 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Fleurus BELAniche FRARoccasecca ITAChuderice CZENizhniy Novgorod RUSTatabanya HUN
As of March 2019
(1) Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1 plants）City State Country
Guaratingueta Sao Paulo Brazil
Glass for Displays
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Display Glass Products
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General name Product name Product description
TFT Glass Substrates AN100Alkali-free aluminosilicate glass substrates manufactured by the float process This display material has an exceptionally smooth and flat surface excellent transparency and thermal resistance
TFT Glass Substrates AN WizusTM Glass substrates with the worldrsquos lowest level of thermal shrinkage Optimal for use in high-
resolution display panels on smartphones and tablets etc
Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening Dragontrail
TMseries A specialty glass for chemical strengthening used as a cover glass for touchscreens on electronic
devices such as smartphones tablets and TVs
Glass Substrates for Touchscreen Panels
Glass substrate for touchscreen panels
Glass substrate used for touchscreens on electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets etc
Display glass products (including some of new function glass)
TFT Glass Substrates
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バックライト用ガラス管
Polarizing film
Polarizing film
Glass substrate
Glass substrate
Color filter
LCD
Backlight
Design filter
加飾フィルターTFT glass substrates AN100
AN100 is alkali-free glass It does not contain alkaline substances (soda ash) that are harmful to TFTs
Cross-section diagram of a LCD TV
Surface
AN100
TFT Glass Substrates
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0 10 20 30
One-fifthAN Wizus 7ppm
AN100 33ppm
（AGC）
Thermal Compaction（10minutes Heated to 600）
Resolution
～300ppi ～400ppi
～500ppi
500ppi～
HD (High Definition) model
Full HD model
～G45
G45 amp G6
High-resolution LTPS
AN100
AN WizusTM
a-Si Spec
Display glass substrates with worldrsquos lowest thermal shrinkage AN Wizustrade
AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
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Name Address ProductKansai Plant(Amagasaki factory)
660-08572 Nishimukaijima-cho Amagasaki-shi Hyogo Pre FPD glass substrates
Kansai Plant(Takasago factory)
676-86555-6-1 Umei Takasago-shi Hyogo Pre
FPD glass substratesSemiconductor production
Keihin Plant 230-00451-1 Suehiro-cho Tsurumi-ku Yokohama-shi Kanagawa Pre
FPD glass substratesFigured glass
Chiba Plant 290-856610 Goikaigan Ichihara-shi Chiba Pre
Chlor-alkali FluoropolymerBiopharmaceutical CMO service
Aichi Plant 470-23941 Asahi Taketoyo-cho Chita-gun Aichi Pre
Automotive glass and Glass for Solar Cells
Kashima Plant 314-019525 Higashiwada Kamisu-shi Ibaraki Pre
Flat glass FluoropolymerSodium bicarbonate
Sagami Plant 243-0301426-1 Sumida Aikawamachi Aiko-gun Kanagawa Pre Automotive glass
Research Center221-87551150 Hazawa-cho Kanagawa-ku Yokohama-shi Kanagawa Pre
Research amp Development
As of December 31 2018
AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
copyAGC Inc 13
As a comprehensive glass manufacturer the AGC Group manufactures a wide variety of glass products
Automotive
TNSTN
Building
Soda-lime glass
TFT-LCD
Alkali-free glass
Chemical Strengthening glass
Aluminosilicateglass
Synthetic quartz
Quarts
Physics andchemistryequipment
Heat-resistantcookware
Borosilicate glass
Optics use
Bismuth-basedglass
Architectural Glass
copyAGC Inc 14
Architectural Glass Products
copyAGC Inc 15
General name Representative product name Product description
Float glass Float glassTransparent flat sheet glass The most common type of flat glass used for construction purposes Can be produced with a thickness of between 3mm and 25mm with the maximum size of about 3m in width and about 10m maximum in length
Laminated glass Lamisafetrade SECU-REConsists of two pieces of glass with an interlayer film inserted in between Very few fragments scatter even when glass breaks and objects do not penetrate the glass easily Excellent for disastercrime prevention Also has UV blocking properties
IGU (Insulated Glass Unit)
PairglasstradeMyMutetrade （noise reduction）
Consists of two pieces of glass with dried air and heat-insulating gas enclosed in between Provides excellent heat insulation energy conservation and dew condensation prevention
Low-E IGUSunbalancetradePairplustrade （renovations）
IGU with special metal film coating on the inner surface of one of the glass Provides enhanced heat insulatingshielding performance
Tempered glassTemperlitetradeSchool TempertradeMistron AcetradeHome Mistron
Safety glass with the strength 3~5 times greater than ordinary glass produced through special heating and cooling processes Superior resistance to breakage and even when breaks it fragments into small pebble-sized pieces
Heat-resistant Tempered Glass
Mybokatrade Fire-resistant glass with heat-resisting properties produced through a special tempering process This non-wired glass provides a clear view
Mirrors SunmirrortradeG Environmentally friendly mirror with lead-free back paint coating
Colored glass LACOBELtradeMATELUXtrade Painted glass produced by adding special paint coating on the back surface of glass Mainly used as interior glass for commercial facilities
Figured glass Kasumitrade Flat glass with a template pattern on one side Provides privacy while letting light through Also brings interior effect
Wired glass Hishiwiretrade Crosswire Glass with wire mesh enclosed Used for fire protection doors
Low-E Insulated Glass Units
copyAGC Inc 16
A greater heat insulatingshielding performance achieved with a special metallic coating (Low-E coating) between the IG unit
Special metal coating (Low-E coating) selectively transmitsreflects light and heat
Glass
Dry airgas
Moisture absorption
material
Energy-saving with Ecoglass (in Japan)
Outside Inside
Ecoglass
１ ２
Household Ecoglass use in 2010 (estimated based on approx 5000 households in total)
We can save the electricity equivalent to the amount generated by two nuclear reactors
100 million kilowattreactor
Single glass windows
71
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Ecoglass 6
If every household in Japan uses Ecoglass
IGU 23
Reference Flat Glass Manufacturers Association of Japan
Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
copyAGC Inc 17
Ecoglass (Low-E insulating glass unit) inserted into an ordinary single-pane window sash
Additional layer of glass added to the existing glasswindow sash to enhance the functionality
PairPlustrade Mado2tradeHeat
insulation
Solar control
Anti condensation
Heat insulation
Anti condensation
Noise reduction
Solar control
Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
copyAGC Inc 18
ATTOCHtradeHeat
insulation
Solar control
Anti condensation
ATTOCHtrade converts single-pane fixed windows of office buildings and stores into energy-saving insulated glass units simply by installinglow-E glass from the inside
Product LinesWILD ATTOCHtrade
WILD ATTOCH is enables single-story retail shops to do energy-saving reform without disrupting store operations
ATTOCH with horizontal-striped PV module creates power while allowing sunlight to shine through
ATTOCHtrade SUNJOULE ＳＵＤＡＲＥ
Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
copyAGC Inc 19
It serves as a good protection against crime and disasters The interlayer film laminated between two pieces of glass will hold the shards in place even if the glass is broken It also prevents the glass from being completely penetrated
AGCrsquos fire-resistant product lineup consists of wired glass and non-wired heat-resistant tempered glass ldquoMybokatraderdquo
Non-wired heat-resistant tempered glass1) Provides a clear view2) No thermal breakage (as compared to wired glass)3) Lighter-weight amp easier openclose than wired glass
Glass
Special film
Safety Glass (Laminated glass) Fire-resistant Glass
Decorative Glass
copyAGC Inc 20
Lacobel is painted glass for indoor applications which is made by applying a layer of special coating onto the back surface of the glassThis product creates a beautiful color contrast adding a stylish atmosphere to the room interior
Clearsighttrade is anti-reflective glass with special coating applied on both surfaces thereby reducing light reflectance on the glass surface With improved coating durability Clearsight can be used outdoor Also it can be processed into double glazing glass and laminated glass
LacobeltradeColored glass for interior use
Clearsighttrade Anti-reflective Glass Ideal for Outdoor Use
Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
copyAGC Inc 21
Raw materials charge
Fining furnace( About 1100～1300 )
Melting furnace(1600 ～)
Float bath
Annealing CuttingRaw materialsSilica sandSoda ashSalt cakeDolomiteLimestoneFeldspar
Glass sizeMaximum 10mtimes3m
Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
copyAGC Inc 22
JapanAsia Pacific （11 plants 14floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Number of FLs
Kashima JPN １
Aichi JPN ２
Suzhou CHN １
Jakarta IDN ２
Surabaya IDN ２
Manila PHL １
Samut Prakarn THA １
Chon Buri THA １
Taloja () IND １
Roorkee () IND １
Total 36 float lines (three lines are managed by equity method affiliate）
Europe （9 plants 17floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Number of FLs
Moustier BEL ４
Boussois FRA ２
Seingbouse FRA １
Osterweddingen () DEU １
Cuneo ITA １
Sagunto ESP １
Retenice CZE ３
Nizhniy Novgorod RUS ２
Klin RUS ２
Americas （3 plants 4 floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ
Number of FLs
Greenland TN ２
Richmond KY １
Spring Hill KS １
As of March 2019
() Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1plants 1 floats）City CountryState Number
of FLsGuaratingueta Brazil Sao Paulo １
Automotive Glass
copyAGC Inc 23
Automotive Glass
copyAGC Inc 24
General name Product description
BasicautomotiveGlass
Laminated glass Consists of two pieces of glass with an interlayer film in between Very few fragments scatter even when glass breaks and objects do not penetrate the glass easily Excellent for crimedisaster prevention
Tempered glass Glass with enhanced strength and safety through heating and cooling processes Tempered glass gets crumbled into small pebble-sized pieces at the time of breakage
Value-add automotive glass
Comfort
99 UV cut glass Cuts over 99 of ultraviolet rays Effective in preventing sun burn and damage on interior materials
IR cut glass
Heat-shielding glass that has good radio transmission and blocks approximately 90 of infrared rays with the special interlayer film between two pieces of glass Effectively blocks the wavelength that causes frizzling sensations on skin
Heat-shielding glass that effectively reflects infrared rays with special coating on the inner surface
Privacy glass Special colorant element added to the glass composition Provides greater privacy and heat shielding effect
Acoustic glass Laminated glass with improved acoustic insulation Provides a quieter driving experience
Laminated side window Laminated glass used in side doors Provides greater crime prevention and acoustic insulation
Visibility
Water repellent door glass
Automotive door glass with high reactive fluorine and silicone coating Provides excellent water repellency and strength as well as improved visibility in the rain
Snow-melting Ice-melting front glass
Windshield with conductive ink (heating element) printed on the surface Provides snow-melting and ice-melting functions using electric current
Electro-thermal defogging glass
Rear glass with conductive ink (heating element) printed on the surface which provides anti-fogging function using electric current
Informationtelecommunications
Printed glass antenna Automotive antenna with conductive ink printed on the glass surface Provides flexibility in design and excellent durability
Embedded DTV glass antenna
DTV (Digital Television) antenna that is sealed on the windshield Provides flexibility in design and excellent durability
Glass for head-up display Windshield with a speed meter and other indicators displayed on the glass
Design Module assy window Glass with the peripheral resin parts all integrated in a single unit
IR-blocking Glass
copyAGC Inc 25
UV absorbent kneaded into interlayer
Efficiently blocks middle infrared rays (IR) which cause the skin to feel heat under the sun and reduces irritations caused by direct sunlight
Provides greater interior comfort and improves fuel efficiency by controlling temperature increase inside the vehicle
Filters out approximately 99 of UVrays which can cause aging of the skin
Good radio-wave transmission
Increased comfort by cutting both IR amp UV rays
UV Visible light
Near-infrared Middle -infrared
Comparison in the Penetration of Sunrays
Pene
trat
ion
()
Normal green glass
A significant cut in middle infrared rays which cause the skin to feel heat
IR-Cut Glass
Glass
Interlayer
IR AbsorbentWavelength (nm)
Coolverretrade
UV-blocking Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 26
The world first1 approx 992 UV blocking tempered glass for automotive front door windows developed from womenrsquos standpoint
According to a face to face survey with a particular focus on female drivers in Japan what they are most concerned about automotive glasswindows is UV rays
Excellent UV blocking performance is achieved with a newly developed high-performance UV absorbing layer on the surface of existing UV blocking glass
UV Verre Premium trade blocks UV rays as effectively as wearing sun-protection gloves The same heat absorption function as UV Verre
（Approx 90 UV block） (Approx 99 UV block)
ガラス無し
UV exposure test results
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20102 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050-1990
UV checker turnsinto dark red
UV checker turnsinto pale red
Almost no color change occurs
Structure of UV blocking tempered glassExisting UV blocking tempered glass
New UV blocking tempered glass
ldquoUV Verrerdquo ldquoUV Verre Premiumrdquo
UV absorbent
Existing UV blocking tempered glass
High-performanceUV absorbing layer
UV absorbent kneaded into glass
Existing UV blocking tempered glass＋High-performance UV absorbing layer
ldquoUV Verre PremiumrdquoldquoUV VerrerdquoDirect sunlight
UV Verre Premiumtrade
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 27
Blocks infrared (IR) rays as well as UV rays effectively eliminating discomfort caused by infrared rays such as ldquouncomfortable heat inside the carrdquo and ldquofrizzling sensation on the arms while drivingrdquo
Provides driving comfort and by mitigating heat inside the car and enabling drivers to reduce air conditioning use helps to lower environment impacts
Ordinary tempered glass for automotive front door windows
Results of infrared rays irradiation test
Structure of UV blocking
tempered glass onto which UV absorbent is
applied
High-performance UV and IR
absorbing layerInside the car
Outside the car
Skin surface temperature 414 degrees C feeling a frizzling sensation
Two degrees lower with no frizzlingsensationSkin surface temperature 394 degrees CResults may differ depending on the testing conditions
The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensation
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050
UV Verre Premiumtrade Cool on
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 28
The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensationAGC has achieved the worldrsquos first3
approximately 99 UV-cut for all windows covering all directions
Through employing UV absorption component of existing Privact Glass realized 99 UV cut with high level of heat insulation1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO90503 As of Nov 2015 according to AGC survey
First in the world to achieve with single sheet of glass (excluding the windshield)
UV Verre Premium Privashieldtrade
Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
copyAGC Inc 29
Washing
Inner sheet printing
Bending furnace
Glass
MoldBeveling
Layer
Outer sheetInner sheet
Lay up outskirt trimming
Inspection Packing Shipment
Pre-press
Pressing (Autoclave)
CuttingLoading of new glass
Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 30
Loading of new glass
BevelingNew Gravity Furnace
WashingPrinting
Gas Furnace
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Inspection
Packing
Shipment
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Cutting
Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
copyAGC Inc 31
Automotive Glass PlantsJapanAsia Pacific （12 plants）
Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Aichi JPNSagami JPNQinhuangdao CHNFoshan CHNSuzhou CHNCikampek IDNBangpakong THARewari (1) INDChennai (1) INDRoorkee (1) INDTaloja (1) IND
North Americas （3 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Elizabethtown KY USABellefontaine OH USASan Luis Potosiacute San Luis Potosiacute Mexico
Europe （6 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Fleurus BELAniche FRARoccasecca ITAChuderice CZENizhniy Novgorod RUSTatabanya HUN
As of March 2019
(1) Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1 plants）City State Country
Guaratingueta Sao Paulo Brazil
Glass for Displays
copyAGC Inc 32
Display Glass Products
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General name Product name Product description
TFT Glass Substrates AN100Alkali-free aluminosilicate glass substrates manufactured by the float process This display material has an exceptionally smooth and flat surface excellent transparency and thermal resistance
TFT Glass Substrates AN WizusTM Glass substrates with the worldrsquos lowest level of thermal shrinkage Optimal for use in high-
resolution display panels on smartphones and tablets etc
Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening Dragontrail
TMseries A specialty glass for chemical strengthening used as a cover glass for touchscreens on electronic
devices such as smartphones tablets and TVs
Glass Substrates for Touchscreen Panels
Glass substrate for touchscreen panels
Glass substrate used for touchscreens on electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets etc
Display glass products (including some of new function glass)
TFT Glass Substrates
copyAGC Inc 34
バックライト用ガラス管
Polarizing film
Polarizing film
Glass substrate
Glass substrate
Color filter
LCD
Backlight
Design filter
加飾フィルターTFT glass substrates AN100
AN100 is alkali-free glass It does not contain alkaline substances (soda ash) that are harmful to TFTs
Cross-section diagram of a LCD TV
Surface
AN100
TFT Glass Substrates
copyAGC Inc 35
0 10 20 30
One-fifthAN Wizus 7ppm
AN100 33ppm
（AGC）
Thermal Compaction（10minutes Heated to 600）
Resolution
～300ppi ～400ppi
～500ppi
500ppi～
HD (High Definition) model
Full HD model
～G45
G45 amp G6
High-resolution LTPS
AN100
AN WizusTM
a-Si Spec
Display glass substrates with worldrsquos lowest thermal shrinkage AN Wizustrade
AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
copyAGC Inc 13
As a comprehensive glass manufacturer the AGC Group manufactures a wide variety of glass products
Automotive
TNSTN
Building
Soda-lime glass
TFT-LCD
Alkali-free glass
Chemical Strengthening glass
Aluminosilicateglass
Synthetic quartz
Quarts
Physics andchemistryequipment
Heat-resistantcookware
Borosilicate glass
Optics use
Bismuth-basedglass
Architectural Glass
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Architectural Glass Products
copyAGC Inc 15
General name Representative product name Product description
Float glass Float glassTransparent flat sheet glass The most common type of flat glass used for construction purposes Can be produced with a thickness of between 3mm and 25mm with the maximum size of about 3m in width and about 10m maximum in length
Laminated glass Lamisafetrade SECU-REConsists of two pieces of glass with an interlayer film inserted in between Very few fragments scatter even when glass breaks and objects do not penetrate the glass easily Excellent for disastercrime prevention Also has UV blocking properties
IGU (Insulated Glass Unit)
PairglasstradeMyMutetrade （noise reduction）
Consists of two pieces of glass with dried air and heat-insulating gas enclosed in between Provides excellent heat insulation energy conservation and dew condensation prevention
Low-E IGUSunbalancetradePairplustrade （renovations）
IGU with special metal film coating on the inner surface of one of the glass Provides enhanced heat insulatingshielding performance
Tempered glassTemperlitetradeSchool TempertradeMistron AcetradeHome Mistron
Safety glass with the strength 3~5 times greater than ordinary glass produced through special heating and cooling processes Superior resistance to breakage and even when breaks it fragments into small pebble-sized pieces
Heat-resistant Tempered Glass
Mybokatrade Fire-resistant glass with heat-resisting properties produced through a special tempering process This non-wired glass provides a clear view
Mirrors SunmirrortradeG Environmentally friendly mirror with lead-free back paint coating
Colored glass LACOBELtradeMATELUXtrade Painted glass produced by adding special paint coating on the back surface of glass Mainly used as interior glass for commercial facilities
Figured glass Kasumitrade Flat glass with a template pattern on one side Provides privacy while letting light through Also brings interior effect
Wired glass Hishiwiretrade Crosswire Glass with wire mesh enclosed Used for fire protection doors
Low-E Insulated Glass Units
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A greater heat insulatingshielding performance achieved with a special metallic coating (Low-E coating) between the IG unit
Special metal coating (Low-E coating) selectively transmitsreflects light and heat
Glass
Dry airgas
Moisture absorption
material
Energy-saving with Ecoglass (in Japan)
Outside Inside
Ecoglass
１ ２
Household Ecoglass use in 2010 (estimated based on approx 5000 households in total)
We can save the electricity equivalent to the amount generated by two nuclear reactors
100 million kilowattreactor
Single glass windows
71
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Ecoglass 6
If every household in Japan uses Ecoglass
IGU 23
Reference Flat Glass Manufacturers Association of Japan
Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
copyAGC Inc 17
Ecoglass (Low-E insulating glass unit) inserted into an ordinary single-pane window sash
Additional layer of glass added to the existing glasswindow sash to enhance the functionality
PairPlustrade Mado2tradeHeat
insulation
Solar control
Anti condensation
Heat insulation
Anti condensation
Noise reduction
Solar control
Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
copyAGC Inc 18
ATTOCHtradeHeat
insulation
Solar control
Anti condensation
ATTOCHtrade converts single-pane fixed windows of office buildings and stores into energy-saving insulated glass units simply by installinglow-E glass from the inside
Product LinesWILD ATTOCHtrade
WILD ATTOCH is enables single-story retail shops to do energy-saving reform without disrupting store operations
ATTOCH with horizontal-striped PV module creates power while allowing sunlight to shine through
ATTOCHtrade SUNJOULE ＳＵＤＡＲＥ
Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
copyAGC Inc 19
It serves as a good protection against crime and disasters The interlayer film laminated between two pieces of glass will hold the shards in place even if the glass is broken It also prevents the glass from being completely penetrated
AGCrsquos fire-resistant product lineup consists of wired glass and non-wired heat-resistant tempered glass ldquoMybokatraderdquo
Non-wired heat-resistant tempered glass1) Provides a clear view2) No thermal breakage (as compared to wired glass)3) Lighter-weight amp easier openclose than wired glass
Glass
Special film
Safety Glass (Laminated glass) Fire-resistant Glass
Decorative Glass
copyAGC Inc 20
Lacobel is painted glass for indoor applications which is made by applying a layer of special coating onto the back surface of the glassThis product creates a beautiful color contrast adding a stylish atmosphere to the room interior
Clearsighttrade is anti-reflective glass with special coating applied on both surfaces thereby reducing light reflectance on the glass surface With improved coating durability Clearsight can be used outdoor Also it can be processed into double glazing glass and laminated glass
LacobeltradeColored glass for interior use
Clearsighttrade Anti-reflective Glass Ideal for Outdoor Use
Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
copyAGC Inc 21
Raw materials charge
Fining furnace( About 1100～1300 )
Melting furnace(1600 ～)
Float bath
Annealing CuttingRaw materialsSilica sandSoda ashSalt cakeDolomiteLimestoneFeldspar
Glass sizeMaximum 10mtimes3m
Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
copyAGC Inc 22
JapanAsia Pacific （11 plants 14floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Number of FLs
Kashima JPN １
Aichi JPN ２
Suzhou CHN １
Jakarta IDN ２
Surabaya IDN ２
Manila PHL １
Samut Prakarn THA １
Chon Buri THA １
Taloja () IND １
Roorkee () IND １
Total 36 float lines (three lines are managed by equity method affiliate）
Europe （9 plants 17floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Number of FLs
Moustier BEL ４
Boussois FRA ２
Seingbouse FRA １
Osterweddingen () DEU １
Cuneo ITA １
Sagunto ESP １
Retenice CZE ３
Nizhniy Novgorod RUS ２
Klin RUS ２
Americas （3 plants 4 floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ
Number of FLs
Greenland TN ２
Richmond KY １
Spring Hill KS １
As of March 2019
() Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1plants 1 floats）City CountryState Number
of FLsGuaratingueta Brazil Sao Paulo １
Automotive Glass
copyAGC Inc 23
Automotive Glass
copyAGC Inc 24
General name Product description
BasicautomotiveGlass
Laminated glass Consists of two pieces of glass with an interlayer film in between Very few fragments scatter even when glass breaks and objects do not penetrate the glass easily Excellent for crimedisaster prevention
Tempered glass Glass with enhanced strength and safety through heating and cooling processes Tempered glass gets crumbled into small pebble-sized pieces at the time of breakage
Value-add automotive glass
Comfort
99 UV cut glass Cuts over 99 of ultraviolet rays Effective in preventing sun burn and damage on interior materials
IR cut glass
Heat-shielding glass that has good radio transmission and blocks approximately 90 of infrared rays with the special interlayer film between two pieces of glass Effectively blocks the wavelength that causes frizzling sensations on skin
Heat-shielding glass that effectively reflects infrared rays with special coating on the inner surface
Privacy glass Special colorant element added to the glass composition Provides greater privacy and heat shielding effect
Acoustic glass Laminated glass with improved acoustic insulation Provides a quieter driving experience
Laminated side window Laminated glass used in side doors Provides greater crime prevention and acoustic insulation
Visibility
Water repellent door glass
Automotive door glass with high reactive fluorine and silicone coating Provides excellent water repellency and strength as well as improved visibility in the rain
Snow-melting Ice-melting front glass
Windshield with conductive ink (heating element) printed on the surface Provides snow-melting and ice-melting functions using electric current
Electro-thermal defogging glass
Rear glass with conductive ink (heating element) printed on the surface which provides anti-fogging function using electric current
Informationtelecommunications
Printed glass antenna Automotive antenna with conductive ink printed on the glass surface Provides flexibility in design and excellent durability
Embedded DTV glass antenna
DTV (Digital Television) antenna that is sealed on the windshield Provides flexibility in design and excellent durability
Glass for head-up display Windshield with a speed meter and other indicators displayed on the glass
Design Module assy window Glass with the peripheral resin parts all integrated in a single unit
IR-blocking Glass
copyAGC Inc 25
UV absorbent kneaded into interlayer
Efficiently blocks middle infrared rays (IR) which cause the skin to feel heat under the sun and reduces irritations caused by direct sunlight
Provides greater interior comfort and improves fuel efficiency by controlling temperature increase inside the vehicle
Filters out approximately 99 of UVrays which can cause aging of the skin
Good radio-wave transmission
Increased comfort by cutting both IR amp UV rays
UV Visible light
Near-infrared Middle -infrared
Comparison in the Penetration of Sunrays
Pene
trat
ion
()
Normal green glass
A significant cut in middle infrared rays which cause the skin to feel heat
IR-Cut Glass
Glass
Interlayer
IR AbsorbentWavelength (nm)
Coolverretrade
UV-blocking Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 26
The world first1 approx 992 UV blocking tempered glass for automotive front door windows developed from womenrsquos standpoint
According to a face to face survey with a particular focus on female drivers in Japan what they are most concerned about automotive glasswindows is UV rays
Excellent UV blocking performance is achieved with a newly developed high-performance UV absorbing layer on the surface of existing UV blocking glass
UV Verre Premium trade blocks UV rays as effectively as wearing sun-protection gloves The same heat absorption function as UV Verre
（Approx 90 UV block） (Approx 99 UV block)
ガラス無し
UV exposure test results
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20102 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050-1990
UV checker turnsinto dark red
UV checker turnsinto pale red
Almost no color change occurs
Structure of UV blocking tempered glassExisting UV blocking tempered glass
New UV blocking tempered glass
ldquoUV Verrerdquo ldquoUV Verre Premiumrdquo
UV absorbent
Existing UV blocking tempered glass
High-performanceUV absorbing layer
UV absorbent kneaded into glass
Existing UV blocking tempered glass＋High-performance UV absorbing layer
ldquoUV Verre PremiumrdquoldquoUV VerrerdquoDirect sunlight
UV Verre Premiumtrade
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 27
Blocks infrared (IR) rays as well as UV rays effectively eliminating discomfort caused by infrared rays such as ldquouncomfortable heat inside the carrdquo and ldquofrizzling sensation on the arms while drivingrdquo
Provides driving comfort and by mitigating heat inside the car and enabling drivers to reduce air conditioning use helps to lower environment impacts
Ordinary tempered glass for automotive front door windows
Results of infrared rays irradiation test
Structure of UV blocking
tempered glass onto which UV absorbent is
applied
High-performance UV and IR
absorbing layerInside the car
Outside the car
Skin surface temperature 414 degrees C feeling a frizzling sensation
Two degrees lower with no frizzlingsensationSkin surface temperature 394 degrees CResults may differ depending on the testing conditions
The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensation
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050
UV Verre Premiumtrade Cool on
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 28
The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensationAGC has achieved the worldrsquos first3
approximately 99 UV-cut for all windows covering all directions
Through employing UV absorption component of existing Privact Glass realized 99 UV cut with high level of heat insulation1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO90503 As of Nov 2015 according to AGC survey
First in the world to achieve with single sheet of glass (excluding the windshield)
UV Verre Premium Privashieldtrade
Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
copyAGC Inc 29
Washing
Inner sheet printing
Bending furnace
Glass
MoldBeveling
Layer
Outer sheetInner sheet
Lay up outskirt trimming
Inspection Packing Shipment
Pre-press
Pressing (Autoclave)
CuttingLoading of new glass
Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 30
Loading of new glass
BevelingNew Gravity Furnace
WashingPrinting
Gas Furnace
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Inspection
Packing
Shipment
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Cutting
Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
copyAGC Inc 31
Automotive Glass PlantsJapanAsia Pacific （12 plants）
Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Aichi JPNSagami JPNQinhuangdao CHNFoshan CHNSuzhou CHNCikampek IDNBangpakong THARewari (1) INDChennai (1) INDRoorkee (1) INDTaloja (1) IND
North Americas （3 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Elizabethtown KY USABellefontaine OH USASan Luis Potosiacute San Luis Potosiacute Mexico
Europe （6 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Fleurus BELAniche FRARoccasecca ITAChuderice CZENizhniy Novgorod RUSTatabanya HUN
As of March 2019
(1) Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1 plants）City State Country
Guaratingueta Sao Paulo Brazil
Glass for Displays
copyAGC Inc 32
Display Glass Products
copyAGC Inc 33
General name Product name Product description
TFT Glass Substrates AN100Alkali-free aluminosilicate glass substrates manufactured by the float process This display material has an exceptionally smooth and flat surface excellent transparency and thermal resistance
TFT Glass Substrates AN WizusTM Glass substrates with the worldrsquos lowest level of thermal shrinkage Optimal for use in high-
resolution display panels on smartphones and tablets etc
Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening Dragontrail
TMseries A specialty glass for chemical strengthening used as a cover glass for touchscreens on electronic
devices such as smartphones tablets and TVs
Glass Substrates for Touchscreen Panels
Glass substrate for touchscreen panels
Glass substrate used for touchscreens on electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets etc
Display glass products (including some of new function glass)
TFT Glass Substrates
copyAGC Inc 34
バックライト用ガラス管
Polarizing film
Polarizing film
Glass substrate
Glass substrate
Color filter
LCD
Backlight
Design filter
加飾フィルターTFT glass substrates AN100
AN100 is alkali-free glass It does not contain alkaline substances (soda ash) that are harmful to TFTs
Cross-section diagram of a LCD TV
Surface
AN100
TFT Glass Substrates
copyAGC Inc 35
0 10 20 30
One-fifthAN Wizus 7ppm
AN100 33ppm
（AGC）
Thermal Compaction（10minutes Heated to 600）
Resolution
～300ppi ～400ppi
～500ppi
500ppi～
HD (High Definition) model
Full HD model
～G45
G45 amp G6
High-resolution LTPS
AN100
AN WizusTM
a-Si Spec
Display glass substrates with worldrsquos lowest thermal shrinkage AN Wizustrade
Architectural Glass
copyAGC Inc 14
Architectural Glass Products
copyAGC Inc 15
General name Representative product name Product description
Float glass Float glassTransparent flat sheet glass The most common type of flat glass used for construction purposes Can be produced with a thickness of between 3mm and 25mm with the maximum size of about 3m in width and about 10m maximum in length
Laminated glass Lamisafetrade SECU-REConsists of two pieces of glass with an interlayer film inserted in between Very few fragments scatter even when glass breaks and objects do not penetrate the glass easily Excellent for disastercrime prevention Also has UV blocking properties
IGU (Insulated Glass Unit)
PairglasstradeMyMutetrade （noise reduction）
Consists of two pieces of glass with dried air and heat-insulating gas enclosed in between Provides excellent heat insulation energy conservation and dew condensation prevention
Low-E IGUSunbalancetradePairplustrade （renovations）
IGU with special metal film coating on the inner surface of one of the glass Provides enhanced heat insulatingshielding performance
Tempered glassTemperlitetradeSchool TempertradeMistron AcetradeHome Mistron
Safety glass with the strength 3~5 times greater than ordinary glass produced through special heating and cooling processes Superior resistance to breakage and even when breaks it fragments into small pebble-sized pieces
Heat-resistant Tempered Glass
Mybokatrade Fire-resistant glass with heat-resisting properties produced through a special tempering process This non-wired glass provides a clear view
Mirrors SunmirrortradeG Environmentally friendly mirror with lead-free back paint coating
Colored glass LACOBELtradeMATELUXtrade Painted glass produced by adding special paint coating on the back surface of glass Mainly used as interior glass for commercial facilities
Figured glass Kasumitrade Flat glass with a template pattern on one side Provides privacy while letting light through Also brings interior effect
Wired glass Hishiwiretrade Crosswire Glass with wire mesh enclosed Used for fire protection doors
Low-E Insulated Glass Units
copyAGC Inc 16
A greater heat insulatingshielding performance achieved with a special metallic coating (Low-E coating) between the IG unit
Special metal coating (Low-E coating) selectively transmitsreflects light and heat
Glass
Dry airgas
Moisture absorption
material
Energy-saving with Ecoglass (in Japan)
Outside Inside
Ecoglass
１ ２
Household Ecoglass use in 2010 (estimated based on approx 5000 households in total)
We can save the electricity equivalent to the amount generated by two nuclear reactors
100 million kilowattreactor
Single glass windows
71
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Ecoglass 6
If every household in Japan uses Ecoglass
IGU 23
Reference Flat Glass Manufacturers Association of Japan
Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
copyAGC Inc 17
Ecoglass (Low-E insulating glass unit) inserted into an ordinary single-pane window sash
Additional layer of glass added to the existing glasswindow sash to enhance the functionality
PairPlustrade Mado2tradeHeat
insulation
Solar control
Anti condensation
Heat insulation
Anti condensation
Noise reduction
Solar control
Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
copyAGC Inc 18
ATTOCHtradeHeat
insulation
Solar control
Anti condensation
ATTOCHtrade converts single-pane fixed windows of office buildings and stores into energy-saving insulated glass units simply by installinglow-E glass from the inside
Product LinesWILD ATTOCHtrade
WILD ATTOCH is enables single-story retail shops to do energy-saving reform without disrupting store operations
ATTOCH with horizontal-striped PV module creates power while allowing sunlight to shine through
ATTOCHtrade SUNJOULE ＳＵＤＡＲＥ
Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
copyAGC Inc 19
It serves as a good protection against crime and disasters The interlayer film laminated between two pieces of glass will hold the shards in place even if the glass is broken It also prevents the glass from being completely penetrated
AGCrsquos fire-resistant product lineup consists of wired glass and non-wired heat-resistant tempered glass ldquoMybokatraderdquo
Non-wired heat-resistant tempered glass1) Provides a clear view2) No thermal breakage (as compared to wired glass)3) Lighter-weight amp easier openclose than wired glass
Glass
Special film
Safety Glass (Laminated glass) Fire-resistant Glass
Decorative Glass
copyAGC Inc 20
Lacobel is painted glass for indoor applications which is made by applying a layer of special coating onto the back surface of the glassThis product creates a beautiful color contrast adding a stylish atmosphere to the room interior
Clearsighttrade is anti-reflective glass with special coating applied on both surfaces thereby reducing light reflectance on the glass surface With improved coating durability Clearsight can be used outdoor Also it can be processed into double glazing glass and laminated glass
LacobeltradeColored glass for interior use
Clearsighttrade Anti-reflective Glass Ideal for Outdoor Use
Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
copyAGC Inc 21
Raw materials charge
Fining furnace( About 1100～1300 )
Melting furnace(1600 ～)
Float bath
Annealing CuttingRaw materialsSilica sandSoda ashSalt cakeDolomiteLimestoneFeldspar
Glass sizeMaximum 10mtimes3m
Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
copyAGC Inc 22
JapanAsia Pacific （11 plants 14floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Number of FLs
Kashima JPN １
Aichi JPN ２
Suzhou CHN １
Jakarta IDN ２
Surabaya IDN ２
Manila PHL １
Samut Prakarn THA １
Chon Buri THA １
Taloja () IND １
Roorkee () IND １
Total 36 float lines (three lines are managed by equity method affiliate）
Europe （9 plants 17floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Number of FLs
Moustier BEL ４
Boussois FRA ２
Seingbouse FRA １
Osterweddingen () DEU １
Cuneo ITA １
Sagunto ESP １
Retenice CZE ３
Nizhniy Novgorod RUS ２
Klin RUS ２
Americas （3 plants 4 floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ
Number of FLs
Greenland TN ２
Richmond KY １
Spring Hill KS １
As of March 2019
() Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1plants 1 floats）City CountryState Number
of FLsGuaratingueta Brazil Sao Paulo １
Automotive Glass
copyAGC Inc 23
Automotive Glass
copyAGC Inc 24
General name Product description
BasicautomotiveGlass
Laminated glass Consists of two pieces of glass with an interlayer film in between Very few fragments scatter even when glass breaks and objects do not penetrate the glass easily Excellent for crimedisaster prevention
Tempered glass Glass with enhanced strength and safety through heating and cooling processes Tempered glass gets crumbled into small pebble-sized pieces at the time of breakage
Value-add automotive glass
Comfort
99 UV cut glass Cuts over 99 of ultraviolet rays Effective in preventing sun burn and damage on interior materials
IR cut glass
Heat-shielding glass that has good radio transmission and blocks approximately 90 of infrared rays with the special interlayer film between two pieces of glass Effectively blocks the wavelength that causes frizzling sensations on skin
Heat-shielding glass that effectively reflects infrared rays with special coating on the inner surface
Privacy glass Special colorant element added to the glass composition Provides greater privacy and heat shielding effect
Acoustic glass Laminated glass with improved acoustic insulation Provides a quieter driving experience
Laminated side window Laminated glass used in side doors Provides greater crime prevention and acoustic insulation
Visibility
Water repellent door glass
Automotive door glass with high reactive fluorine and silicone coating Provides excellent water repellency and strength as well as improved visibility in the rain
Snow-melting Ice-melting front glass
Windshield with conductive ink (heating element) printed on the surface Provides snow-melting and ice-melting functions using electric current
Electro-thermal defogging glass
Rear glass with conductive ink (heating element) printed on the surface which provides anti-fogging function using electric current
Informationtelecommunications
Printed glass antenna Automotive antenna with conductive ink printed on the glass surface Provides flexibility in design and excellent durability
Embedded DTV glass antenna
DTV (Digital Television) antenna that is sealed on the windshield Provides flexibility in design and excellent durability
Glass for head-up display Windshield with a speed meter and other indicators displayed on the glass
Design Module assy window Glass with the peripheral resin parts all integrated in a single unit
IR-blocking Glass
copyAGC Inc 25
UV absorbent kneaded into interlayer
Efficiently blocks middle infrared rays (IR) which cause the skin to feel heat under the sun and reduces irritations caused by direct sunlight
Provides greater interior comfort and improves fuel efficiency by controlling temperature increase inside the vehicle
Filters out approximately 99 of UVrays which can cause aging of the skin
Good radio-wave transmission
Increased comfort by cutting both IR amp UV rays
UV Visible light
Near-infrared Middle -infrared
Comparison in the Penetration of Sunrays
Pene
trat
ion
()
Normal green glass
A significant cut in middle infrared rays which cause the skin to feel heat
IR-Cut Glass
Glass
Interlayer
IR AbsorbentWavelength (nm)
Coolverretrade
UV-blocking Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 26
The world first1 approx 992 UV blocking tempered glass for automotive front door windows developed from womenrsquos standpoint
According to a face to face survey with a particular focus on female drivers in Japan what they are most concerned about automotive glasswindows is UV rays
Excellent UV blocking performance is achieved with a newly developed high-performance UV absorbing layer on the surface of existing UV blocking glass
UV Verre Premium trade blocks UV rays as effectively as wearing sun-protection gloves The same heat absorption function as UV Verre
（Approx 90 UV block） (Approx 99 UV block)
ガラス無し
UV exposure test results
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20102 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050-1990
UV checker turnsinto dark red
UV checker turnsinto pale red
Almost no color change occurs
Structure of UV blocking tempered glassExisting UV blocking tempered glass
New UV blocking tempered glass
ldquoUV Verrerdquo ldquoUV Verre Premiumrdquo
UV absorbent
Existing UV blocking tempered glass
High-performanceUV absorbing layer
UV absorbent kneaded into glass
Existing UV blocking tempered glass＋High-performance UV absorbing layer
ldquoUV Verre PremiumrdquoldquoUV VerrerdquoDirect sunlight
UV Verre Premiumtrade
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 27
Blocks infrared (IR) rays as well as UV rays effectively eliminating discomfort caused by infrared rays such as ldquouncomfortable heat inside the carrdquo and ldquofrizzling sensation on the arms while drivingrdquo
Provides driving comfort and by mitigating heat inside the car and enabling drivers to reduce air conditioning use helps to lower environment impacts
Ordinary tempered glass for automotive front door windows
Results of infrared rays irradiation test
Structure of UV blocking
tempered glass onto which UV absorbent is
applied
High-performance UV and IR
absorbing layerInside the car
Outside the car
Skin surface temperature 414 degrees C feeling a frizzling sensation
Two degrees lower with no frizzlingsensationSkin surface temperature 394 degrees CResults may differ depending on the testing conditions
The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensation
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050
UV Verre Premiumtrade Cool on
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 28
The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensationAGC has achieved the worldrsquos first3
approximately 99 UV-cut for all windows covering all directions
Through employing UV absorption component of existing Privact Glass realized 99 UV cut with high level of heat insulation1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO90503 As of Nov 2015 according to AGC survey
First in the world to achieve with single sheet of glass (excluding the windshield)
UV Verre Premium Privashieldtrade
Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
copyAGC Inc 29
Washing
Inner sheet printing
Bending furnace
Glass
MoldBeveling
Layer
Outer sheetInner sheet
Lay up outskirt trimming
Inspection Packing Shipment
Pre-press
Pressing (Autoclave)
CuttingLoading of new glass
Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 30
Loading of new glass
BevelingNew Gravity Furnace
WashingPrinting
Gas Furnace
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Inspection
Packing
Shipment
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Cutting
Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
copyAGC Inc 31
Automotive Glass PlantsJapanAsia Pacific （12 plants）
Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Aichi JPNSagami JPNQinhuangdao CHNFoshan CHNSuzhou CHNCikampek IDNBangpakong THARewari (1) INDChennai (1) INDRoorkee (1) INDTaloja (1) IND
North Americas （3 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Elizabethtown KY USABellefontaine OH USASan Luis Potosiacute San Luis Potosiacute Mexico
Europe （6 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Fleurus BELAniche FRARoccasecca ITAChuderice CZENizhniy Novgorod RUSTatabanya HUN
As of March 2019
(1) Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1 plants）City State Country
Guaratingueta Sao Paulo Brazil
Glass for Displays
copyAGC Inc 32
Display Glass Products
copyAGC Inc 33
General name Product name Product description
TFT Glass Substrates AN100Alkali-free aluminosilicate glass substrates manufactured by the float process This display material has an exceptionally smooth and flat surface excellent transparency and thermal resistance
TFT Glass Substrates AN WizusTM Glass substrates with the worldrsquos lowest level of thermal shrinkage Optimal for use in high-
resolution display panels on smartphones and tablets etc
Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening Dragontrail
TMseries A specialty glass for chemical strengthening used as a cover glass for touchscreens on electronic
devices such as smartphones tablets and TVs
Glass Substrates for Touchscreen Panels
Glass substrate for touchscreen panels
Glass substrate used for touchscreens on electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets etc
Display glass products (including some of new function glass)
TFT Glass Substrates
copyAGC Inc 34
バックライト用ガラス管
Polarizing film
Polarizing film
Glass substrate
Glass substrate
Color filter
LCD
Backlight
Design filter
加飾フィルターTFT glass substrates AN100
AN100 is alkali-free glass It does not contain alkaline substances (soda ash) that are harmful to TFTs
Cross-section diagram of a LCD TV
Surface
AN100
TFT Glass Substrates
copyAGC Inc 35
0 10 20 30
One-fifthAN Wizus 7ppm
AN100 33ppm
（AGC）
Thermal Compaction（10minutes Heated to 600）
Resolution
～300ppi ～400ppi
～500ppi
500ppi～
HD (High Definition) model
Full HD model
～G45
G45 amp G6
High-resolution LTPS
AN100
AN WizusTM
a-Si Spec
Display glass substrates with worldrsquos lowest thermal shrinkage AN Wizustrade
Architectural Glass Products
copyAGC Inc 15
General name Representative product name Product description
Float glass Float glassTransparent flat sheet glass The most common type of flat glass used for construction purposes Can be produced with a thickness of between 3mm and 25mm with the maximum size of about 3m in width and about 10m maximum in length
Laminated glass Lamisafetrade SECU-REConsists of two pieces of glass with an interlayer film inserted in between Very few fragments scatter even when glass breaks and objects do not penetrate the glass easily Excellent for disastercrime prevention Also has UV blocking properties
IGU (Insulated Glass Unit)
PairglasstradeMyMutetrade （noise reduction）
Consists of two pieces of glass with dried air and heat-insulating gas enclosed in between Provides excellent heat insulation energy conservation and dew condensation prevention
Low-E IGUSunbalancetradePairplustrade （renovations）
IGU with special metal film coating on the inner surface of one of the glass Provides enhanced heat insulatingshielding performance
Tempered glassTemperlitetradeSchool TempertradeMistron AcetradeHome Mistron
Safety glass with the strength 3~5 times greater than ordinary glass produced through special heating and cooling processes Superior resistance to breakage and even when breaks it fragments into small pebble-sized pieces
Heat-resistant Tempered Glass
Mybokatrade Fire-resistant glass with heat-resisting properties produced through a special tempering process This non-wired glass provides a clear view
Mirrors SunmirrortradeG Environmentally friendly mirror with lead-free back paint coating
Colored glass LACOBELtradeMATELUXtrade Painted glass produced by adding special paint coating on the back surface of glass Mainly used as interior glass for commercial facilities
Figured glass Kasumitrade Flat glass with a template pattern on one side Provides privacy while letting light through Also brings interior effect
Wired glass Hishiwiretrade Crosswire Glass with wire mesh enclosed Used for fire protection doors
Low-E Insulated Glass Units
copyAGC Inc 16
A greater heat insulatingshielding performance achieved with a special metallic coating (Low-E coating) between the IG unit
Special metal coating (Low-E coating) selectively transmitsreflects light and heat
Glass
Dry airgas
Moisture absorption
material
Energy-saving with Ecoglass (in Japan)
Outside Inside
Ecoglass
１ ２
Household Ecoglass use in 2010 (estimated based on approx 5000 households in total)
We can save the electricity equivalent to the amount generated by two nuclear reactors
100 million kilowattreactor
Single glass windows
71
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Ecoglass 6
If every household in Japan uses Ecoglass
IGU 23
Reference Flat Glass Manufacturers Association of Japan
Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
copyAGC Inc 17
Ecoglass (Low-E insulating glass unit) inserted into an ordinary single-pane window sash
Additional layer of glass added to the existing glasswindow sash to enhance the functionality
PairPlustrade Mado2tradeHeat
insulation
Solar control
Anti condensation
Heat insulation
Anti condensation
Noise reduction
Solar control
Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
copyAGC Inc 18
ATTOCHtradeHeat
insulation
Solar control
Anti condensation
ATTOCHtrade converts single-pane fixed windows of office buildings and stores into energy-saving insulated glass units simply by installinglow-E glass from the inside
Product LinesWILD ATTOCHtrade
WILD ATTOCH is enables single-story retail shops to do energy-saving reform without disrupting store operations
ATTOCH with horizontal-striped PV module creates power while allowing sunlight to shine through
ATTOCHtrade SUNJOULE ＳＵＤＡＲＥ
Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
copyAGC Inc 19
It serves as a good protection against crime and disasters The interlayer film laminated between two pieces of glass will hold the shards in place even if the glass is broken It also prevents the glass from being completely penetrated
AGCrsquos fire-resistant product lineup consists of wired glass and non-wired heat-resistant tempered glass ldquoMybokatraderdquo
Non-wired heat-resistant tempered glass1) Provides a clear view2) No thermal breakage (as compared to wired glass)3) Lighter-weight amp easier openclose than wired glass
Glass
Special film
Safety Glass (Laminated glass) Fire-resistant Glass
Decorative Glass
copyAGC Inc 20
Lacobel is painted glass for indoor applications which is made by applying a layer of special coating onto the back surface of the glassThis product creates a beautiful color contrast adding a stylish atmosphere to the room interior
Clearsighttrade is anti-reflective glass with special coating applied on both surfaces thereby reducing light reflectance on the glass surface With improved coating durability Clearsight can be used outdoor Also it can be processed into double glazing glass and laminated glass
LacobeltradeColored glass for interior use
Clearsighttrade Anti-reflective Glass Ideal for Outdoor Use
Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
copyAGC Inc 21
Raw materials charge
Fining furnace( About 1100～1300 )
Melting furnace(1600 ～)
Float bath
Annealing CuttingRaw materialsSilica sandSoda ashSalt cakeDolomiteLimestoneFeldspar
Glass sizeMaximum 10mtimes3m
Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
copyAGC Inc 22
JapanAsia Pacific （11 plants 14floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Number of FLs
Kashima JPN １
Aichi JPN ２
Suzhou CHN １
Jakarta IDN ２
Surabaya IDN ２
Manila PHL １
Samut Prakarn THA １
Chon Buri THA １
Taloja () IND １
Roorkee () IND １
Total 36 float lines (three lines are managed by equity method affiliate）
Europe （9 plants 17floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Number of FLs
Moustier BEL ４
Boussois FRA ２
Seingbouse FRA １
Osterweddingen () DEU １
Cuneo ITA １
Sagunto ESP １
Retenice CZE ３
Nizhniy Novgorod RUS ２
Klin RUS ２
Americas （3 plants 4 floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ
Number of FLs
Greenland TN ２
Richmond KY １
Spring Hill KS １
As of March 2019
() Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1plants 1 floats）City CountryState Number
of FLsGuaratingueta Brazil Sao Paulo １
Automotive Glass
copyAGC Inc 23
Automotive Glass
copyAGC Inc 24
General name Product description
BasicautomotiveGlass
Laminated glass Consists of two pieces of glass with an interlayer film in between Very few fragments scatter even when glass breaks and objects do not penetrate the glass easily Excellent for crimedisaster prevention
Tempered glass Glass with enhanced strength and safety through heating and cooling processes Tempered glass gets crumbled into small pebble-sized pieces at the time of breakage
Value-add automotive glass
Comfort
99 UV cut glass Cuts over 99 of ultraviolet rays Effective in preventing sun burn and damage on interior materials
IR cut glass
Heat-shielding glass that has good radio transmission and blocks approximately 90 of infrared rays with the special interlayer film between two pieces of glass Effectively blocks the wavelength that causes frizzling sensations on skin
Heat-shielding glass that effectively reflects infrared rays with special coating on the inner surface
Privacy glass Special colorant element added to the glass composition Provides greater privacy and heat shielding effect
Acoustic glass Laminated glass with improved acoustic insulation Provides a quieter driving experience
Laminated side window Laminated glass used in side doors Provides greater crime prevention and acoustic insulation
Visibility
Water repellent door glass
Automotive door glass with high reactive fluorine and silicone coating Provides excellent water repellency and strength as well as improved visibility in the rain
Snow-melting Ice-melting front glass
Windshield with conductive ink (heating element) printed on the surface Provides snow-melting and ice-melting functions using electric current
Electro-thermal defogging glass
Rear glass with conductive ink (heating element) printed on the surface which provides anti-fogging function using electric current
Informationtelecommunications
Printed glass antenna Automotive antenna with conductive ink printed on the glass surface Provides flexibility in design and excellent durability
Embedded DTV glass antenna
DTV (Digital Television) antenna that is sealed on the windshield Provides flexibility in design and excellent durability
Glass for head-up display Windshield with a speed meter and other indicators displayed on the glass
Design Module assy window Glass with the peripheral resin parts all integrated in a single unit
IR-blocking Glass
copyAGC Inc 25
UV absorbent kneaded into interlayer
Efficiently blocks middle infrared rays (IR) which cause the skin to feel heat under the sun and reduces irritations caused by direct sunlight
Provides greater interior comfort and improves fuel efficiency by controlling temperature increase inside the vehicle
Filters out approximately 99 of UVrays which can cause aging of the skin
Good radio-wave transmission
Increased comfort by cutting both IR amp UV rays
UV Visible light
Near-infrared Middle -infrared
Comparison in the Penetration of Sunrays
Pene
trat
ion
()
Normal green glass
A significant cut in middle infrared rays which cause the skin to feel heat
IR-Cut Glass
Glass
Interlayer
IR AbsorbentWavelength (nm)
Coolverretrade
UV-blocking Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 26
The world first1 approx 992 UV blocking tempered glass for automotive front door windows developed from womenrsquos standpoint
According to a face to face survey with a particular focus on female drivers in Japan what they are most concerned about automotive glasswindows is UV rays
Excellent UV blocking performance is achieved with a newly developed high-performance UV absorbing layer on the surface of existing UV blocking glass
UV Verre Premium trade blocks UV rays as effectively as wearing sun-protection gloves The same heat absorption function as UV Verre
（Approx 90 UV block） (Approx 99 UV block)
ガラス無し
UV exposure test results
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20102 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050-1990
UV checker turnsinto dark red
UV checker turnsinto pale red
Almost no color change occurs
Structure of UV blocking tempered glassExisting UV blocking tempered glass
New UV blocking tempered glass
ldquoUV Verrerdquo ldquoUV Verre Premiumrdquo
UV absorbent
Existing UV blocking tempered glass
High-performanceUV absorbing layer
UV absorbent kneaded into glass
Existing UV blocking tempered glass＋High-performance UV absorbing layer
ldquoUV Verre PremiumrdquoldquoUV VerrerdquoDirect sunlight
UV Verre Premiumtrade
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 27
Blocks infrared (IR) rays as well as UV rays effectively eliminating discomfort caused by infrared rays such as ldquouncomfortable heat inside the carrdquo and ldquofrizzling sensation on the arms while drivingrdquo
Provides driving comfort and by mitigating heat inside the car and enabling drivers to reduce air conditioning use helps to lower environment impacts
Ordinary tempered glass for automotive front door windows
Results of infrared rays irradiation test
Structure of UV blocking
tempered glass onto which UV absorbent is
applied
High-performance UV and IR
absorbing layerInside the car
Outside the car
Skin surface temperature 414 degrees C feeling a frizzling sensation
Two degrees lower with no frizzlingsensationSkin surface temperature 394 degrees CResults may differ depending on the testing conditions
The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensation
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050
UV Verre Premiumtrade Cool on
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 28
The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensationAGC has achieved the worldrsquos first3
approximately 99 UV-cut for all windows covering all directions
Through employing UV absorption component of existing Privact Glass realized 99 UV cut with high level of heat insulation1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO90503 As of Nov 2015 according to AGC survey
First in the world to achieve with single sheet of glass (excluding the windshield)
UV Verre Premium Privashieldtrade
Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
copyAGC Inc 29
Washing
Inner sheet printing
Bending furnace
Glass
MoldBeveling
Layer
Outer sheetInner sheet
Lay up outskirt trimming
Inspection Packing Shipment
Pre-press
Pressing (Autoclave)
CuttingLoading of new glass
Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 30
Loading of new glass
BevelingNew Gravity Furnace
WashingPrinting
Gas Furnace
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Inspection
Packing
Shipment
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Cutting
Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
copyAGC Inc 31
Automotive Glass PlantsJapanAsia Pacific （12 plants）
Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Aichi JPNSagami JPNQinhuangdao CHNFoshan CHNSuzhou CHNCikampek IDNBangpakong THARewari (1) INDChennai (1) INDRoorkee (1) INDTaloja (1) IND
North Americas （3 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Elizabethtown KY USABellefontaine OH USASan Luis Potosiacute San Luis Potosiacute Mexico
Europe （6 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Fleurus BELAniche FRARoccasecca ITAChuderice CZENizhniy Novgorod RUSTatabanya HUN
As of March 2019
(1) Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1 plants）City State Country
Guaratingueta Sao Paulo Brazil
Glass for Displays
copyAGC Inc 32
Display Glass Products
copyAGC Inc 33
General name Product name Product description
TFT Glass Substrates AN100Alkali-free aluminosilicate glass substrates manufactured by the float process This display material has an exceptionally smooth and flat surface excellent transparency and thermal resistance
TFT Glass Substrates AN WizusTM Glass substrates with the worldrsquos lowest level of thermal shrinkage Optimal for use in high-
resolution display panels on smartphones and tablets etc
Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening Dragontrail
TMseries A specialty glass for chemical strengthening used as a cover glass for touchscreens on electronic
devices such as smartphones tablets and TVs
Glass Substrates for Touchscreen Panels
Glass substrate for touchscreen panels
Glass substrate used for touchscreens on electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets etc
Display glass products (including some of new function glass)
TFT Glass Substrates
copyAGC Inc 34
バックライト用ガラス管
Polarizing film
Polarizing film
Glass substrate
Glass substrate
Color filter
LCD
Backlight
Design filter
加飾フィルターTFT glass substrates AN100
AN100 is alkali-free glass It does not contain alkaline substances (soda ash) that are harmful to TFTs
Cross-section diagram of a LCD TV
Surface
AN100
TFT Glass Substrates
copyAGC Inc 35
0 10 20 30
One-fifthAN Wizus 7ppm
AN100 33ppm
（AGC）
Thermal Compaction（10minutes Heated to 600）
Resolution
～300ppi ～400ppi
～500ppi
500ppi～
HD (High Definition) model
Full HD model
～G45
G45 amp G6
High-resolution LTPS
AN100
AN WizusTM
a-Si Spec
Display glass substrates with worldrsquos lowest thermal shrinkage AN Wizustrade
Low-E Insulated Glass Units
copyAGC Inc 16
A greater heat insulatingshielding performance achieved with a special metallic coating (Low-E coating) between the IG unit
Special metal coating (Low-E coating) selectively transmitsreflects light and heat
Glass
Dry airgas
Moisture absorption
material
Energy-saving with Ecoglass (in Japan)
Outside Inside
Ecoglass
１ ２
Household Ecoglass use in 2010 (estimated based on approx 5000 households in total)
We can save the electricity equivalent to the amount generated by two nuclear reactors
100 million kilowattreactor
Single glass windows
71
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Ecoglass 6
If every household in Japan uses Ecoglass
IGU 23
Reference Flat Glass Manufacturers Association of Japan
Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
copyAGC Inc 17
Ecoglass (Low-E insulating glass unit) inserted into an ordinary single-pane window sash
Additional layer of glass added to the existing glasswindow sash to enhance the functionality
PairPlustrade Mado2tradeHeat
insulation
Solar control
Anti condensation
Heat insulation
Anti condensation
Noise reduction
Solar control
Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
copyAGC Inc 18
ATTOCHtradeHeat
insulation
Solar control
Anti condensation
ATTOCHtrade converts single-pane fixed windows of office buildings and stores into energy-saving insulated glass units simply by installinglow-E glass from the inside
Product LinesWILD ATTOCHtrade
WILD ATTOCH is enables single-story retail shops to do energy-saving reform without disrupting store operations
ATTOCH with horizontal-striped PV module creates power while allowing sunlight to shine through
ATTOCHtrade SUNJOULE ＳＵＤＡＲＥ
Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
copyAGC Inc 19
It serves as a good protection against crime and disasters The interlayer film laminated between two pieces of glass will hold the shards in place even if the glass is broken It also prevents the glass from being completely penetrated
AGCrsquos fire-resistant product lineup consists of wired glass and non-wired heat-resistant tempered glass ldquoMybokatraderdquo
Non-wired heat-resistant tempered glass1) Provides a clear view2) No thermal breakage (as compared to wired glass)3) Lighter-weight amp easier openclose than wired glass
Glass
Special film
Safety Glass (Laminated glass) Fire-resistant Glass
Decorative Glass
copyAGC Inc 20
Lacobel is painted glass for indoor applications which is made by applying a layer of special coating onto the back surface of the glassThis product creates a beautiful color contrast adding a stylish atmosphere to the room interior
Clearsighttrade is anti-reflective glass with special coating applied on both surfaces thereby reducing light reflectance on the glass surface With improved coating durability Clearsight can be used outdoor Also it can be processed into double glazing glass and laminated glass
LacobeltradeColored glass for interior use
Clearsighttrade Anti-reflective Glass Ideal for Outdoor Use
Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
copyAGC Inc 21
Raw materials charge
Fining furnace( About 1100～1300 )
Melting furnace(1600 ～)
Float bath
Annealing CuttingRaw materialsSilica sandSoda ashSalt cakeDolomiteLimestoneFeldspar
Glass sizeMaximum 10mtimes3m
Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
copyAGC Inc 22
JapanAsia Pacific （11 plants 14floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Number of FLs
Kashima JPN １
Aichi JPN ２
Suzhou CHN １
Jakarta IDN ２
Surabaya IDN ２
Manila PHL １
Samut Prakarn THA １
Chon Buri THA １
Taloja () IND １
Roorkee () IND １
Total 36 float lines (three lines are managed by equity method affiliate）
Europe （9 plants 17floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Number of FLs
Moustier BEL ４
Boussois FRA ２
Seingbouse FRA １
Osterweddingen () DEU １
Cuneo ITA １
Sagunto ESP １
Retenice CZE ３
Nizhniy Novgorod RUS ２
Klin RUS ２
Americas （3 plants 4 floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ
Number of FLs
Greenland TN ２
Richmond KY １
Spring Hill KS １
As of March 2019
() Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1plants 1 floats）City CountryState Number
of FLsGuaratingueta Brazil Sao Paulo １
Automotive Glass
copyAGC Inc 23
Automotive Glass
copyAGC Inc 24
General name Product description
BasicautomotiveGlass
Laminated glass Consists of two pieces of glass with an interlayer film in between Very few fragments scatter even when glass breaks and objects do not penetrate the glass easily Excellent for crimedisaster prevention
Tempered glass Glass with enhanced strength and safety through heating and cooling processes Tempered glass gets crumbled into small pebble-sized pieces at the time of breakage
Value-add automotive glass
Comfort
99 UV cut glass Cuts over 99 of ultraviolet rays Effective in preventing sun burn and damage on interior materials
IR cut glass
Heat-shielding glass that has good radio transmission and blocks approximately 90 of infrared rays with the special interlayer film between two pieces of glass Effectively blocks the wavelength that causes frizzling sensations on skin
Heat-shielding glass that effectively reflects infrared rays with special coating on the inner surface
Privacy glass Special colorant element added to the glass composition Provides greater privacy and heat shielding effect
Acoustic glass Laminated glass with improved acoustic insulation Provides a quieter driving experience
Laminated side window Laminated glass used in side doors Provides greater crime prevention and acoustic insulation
Visibility
Water repellent door glass
Automotive door glass with high reactive fluorine and silicone coating Provides excellent water repellency and strength as well as improved visibility in the rain
Snow-melting Ice-melting front glass
Windshield with conductive ink (heating element) printed on the surface Provides snow-melting and ice-melting functions using electric current
Electro-thermal defogging glass
Rear glass with conductive ink (heating element) printed on the surface which provides anti-fogging function using electric current
Informationtelecommunications
Printed glass antenna Automotive antenna with conductive ink printed on the glass surface Provides flexibility in design and excellent durability
Embedded DTV glass antenna
DTV (Digital Television) antenna that is sealed on the windshield Provides flexibility in design and excellent durability
Glass for head-up display Windshield with a speed meter and other indicators displayed on the glass
Design Module assy window Glass with the peripheral resin parts all integrated in a single unit
IR-blocking Glass
copyAGC Inc 25
UV absorbent kneaded into interlayer
Efficiently blocks middle infrared rays (IR) which cause the skin to feel heat under the sun and reduces irritations caused by direct sunlight
Provides greater interior comfort and improves fuel efficiency by controlling temperature increase inside the vehicle
Filters out approximately 99 of UVrays which can cause aging of the skin
Good radio-wave transmission
Increased comfort by cutting both IR amp UV rays
UV Visible light
Near-infrared Middle -infrared
Comparison in the Penetration of Sunrays
Pene
trat
ion
()
Normal green glass
A significant cut in middle infrared rays which cause the skin to feel heat
IR-Cut Glass
Glass
Interlayer
IR AbsorbentWavelength (nm)
Coolverretrade
UV-blocking Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 26
The world first1 approx 992 UV blocking tempered glass for automotive front door windows developed from womenrsquos standpoint
According to a face to face survey with a particular focus on female drivers in Japan what they are most concerned about automotive glasswindows is UV rays
Excellent UV blocking performance is achieved with a newly developed high-performance UV absorbing layer on the surface of existing UV blocking glass
UV Verre Premium trade blocks UV rays as effectively as wearing sun-protection gloves The same heat absorption function as UV Verre
（Approx 90 UV block） (Approx 99 UV block)
ガラス無し
UV exposure test results
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20102 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050-1990
UV checker turnsinto dark red
UV checker turnsinto pale red
Almost no color change occurs
Structure of UV blocking tempered glassExisting UV blocking tempered glass
New UV blocking tempered glass
ldquoUV Verrerdquo ldquoUV Verre Premiumrdquo
UV absorbent
Existing UV blocking tempered glass
High-performanceUV absorbing layer
UV absorbent kneaded into glass
Existing UV blocking tempered glass＋High-performance UV absorbing layer
ldquoUV Verre PremiumrdquoldquoUV VerrerdquoDirect sunlight
UV Verre Premiumtrade
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 27
Blocks infrared (IR) rays as well as UV rays effectively eliminating discomfort caused by infrared rays such as ldquouncomfortable heat inside the carrdquo and ldquofrizzling sensation on the arms while drivingrdquo
Provides driving comfort and by mitigating heat inside the car and enabling drivers to reduce air conditioning use helps to lower environment impacts
Ordinary tempered glass for automotive front door windows
Results of infrared rays irradiation test
Structure of UV blocking
tempered glass onto which UV absorbent is
applied
High-performance UV and IR
absorbing layerInside the car
Outside the car
Skin surface temperature 414 degrees C feeling a frizzling sensation
Two degrees lower with no frizzlingsensationSkin surface temperature 394 degrees CResults may differ depending on the testing conditions
The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensation
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050
UV Verre Premiumtrade Cool on
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 28
The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensationAGC has achieved the worldrsquos first3
approximately 99 UV-cut for all windows covering all directions
Through employing UV absorption component of existing Privact Glass realized 99 UV cut with high level of heat insulation1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO90503 As of Nov 2015 according to AGC survey
First in the world to achieve with single sheet of glass (excluding the windshield)
UV Verre Premium Privashieldtrade
Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
copyAGC Inc 29
Washing
Inner sheet printing
Bending furnace
Glass
MoldBeveling
Layer
Outer sheetInner sheet
Lay up outskirt trimming
Inspection Packing Shipment
Pre-press
Pressing (Autoclave)
CuttingLoading of new glass
Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 30
Loading of new glass
BevelingNew Gravity Furnace
WashingPrinting
Gas Furnace
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Inspection
Packing
Shipment
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Cutting
Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
copyAGC Inc 31
Automotive Glass PlantsJapanAsia Pacific （12 plants）
Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Aichi JPNSagami JPNQinhuangdao CHNFoshan CHNSuzhou CHNCikampek IDNBangpakong THARewari (1) INDChennai (1) INDRoorkee (1) INDTaloja (1) IND
North Americas （3 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Elizabethtown KY USABellefontaine OH USASan Luis Potosiacute San Luis Potosiacute Mexico
Europe （6 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Fleurus BELAniche FRARoccasecca ITAChuderice CZENizhniy Novgorod RUSTatabanya HUN
As of March 2019
(1) Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1 plants）City State Country
Guaratingueta Sao Paulo Brazil
Glass for Displays
copyAGC Inc 32
Display Glass Products
copyAGC Inc 33
General name Product name Product description
TFT Glass Substrates AN100Alkali-free aluminosilicate glass substrates manufactured by the float process This display material has an exceptionally smooth and flat surface excellent transparency and thermal resistance
TFT Glass Substrates AN WizusTM Glass substrates with the worldrsquos lowest level of thermal shrinkage Optimal for use in high-
resolution display panels on smartphones and tablets etc
Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening Dragontrail
TMseries A specialty glass for chemical strengthening used as a cover glass for touchscreens on electronic
devices such as smartphones tablets and TVs
Glass Substrates for Touchscreen Panels
Glass substrate for touchscreen panels
Glass substrate used for touchscreens on electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets etc
Display glass products (including some of new function glass)
TFT Glass Substrates
copyAGC Inc 34
バックライト用ガラス管
Polarizing film
Polarizing film
Glass substrate
Glass substrate
Color filter
LCD
Backlight
Design filter
加飾フィルターTFT glass substrates AN100
AN100 is alkali-free glass It does not contain alkaline substances (soda ash) that are harmful to TFTs
Cross-section diagram of a LCD TV
Surface
AN100
TFT Glass Substrates
copyAGC Inc 35
0 10 20 30
One-fifthAN Wizus 7ppm
AN100 33ppm
（AGC）
Thermal Compaction（10minutes Heated to 600）
Resolution
～300ppi ～400ppi
～500ppi
500ppi～
HD (High Definition) model
Full HD model
～G45
G45 amp G6
High-resolution LTPS
AN100
AN WizusTM
a-Si Spec
Display glass substrates with worldrsquos lowest thermal shrinkage AN Wizustrade
Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
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Ecoglass (Low-E insulating glass unit) inserted into an ordinary single-pane window sash
Additional layer of glass added to the existing glasswindow sash to enhance the functionality
PairPlustrade Mado2tradeHeat
insulation
Solar control
Anti condensation
Heat insulation
Anti condensation
Noise reduction
Solar control
Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
copyAGC Inc 18
ATTOCHtradeHeat
insulation
Solar control
Anti condensation
ATTOCHtrade converts single-pane fixed windows of office buildings and stores into energy-saving insulated glass units simply by installinglow-E glass from the inside
Product LinesWILD ATTOCHtrade
WILD ATTOCH is enables single-story retail shops to do energy-saving reform without disrupting store operations
ATTOCH with horizontal-striped PV module creates power while allowing sunlight to shine through
ATTOCHtrade SUNJOULE ＳＵＤＡＲＥ
Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
copyAGC Inc 19
It serves as a good protection against crime and disasters The interlayer film laminated between two pieces of glass will hold the shards in place even if the glass is broken It also prevents the glass from being completely penetrated
AGCrsquos fire-resistant product lineup consists of wired glass and non-wired heat-resistant tempered glass ldquoMybokatraderdquo
Non-wired heat-resistant tempered glass1) Provides a clear view2) No thermal breakage (as compared to wired glass)3) Lighter-weight amp easier openclose than wired glass
Glass
Special film
Safety Glass (Laminated glass) Fire-resistant Glass
Decorative Glass
copyAGC Inc 20
Lacobel is painted glass for indoor applications which is made by applying a layer of special coating onto the back surface of the glassThis product creates a beautiful color contrast adding a stylish atmosphere to the room interior
Clearsighttrade is anti-reflective glass with special coating applied on both surfaces thereby reducing light reflectance on the glass surface With improved coating durability Clearsight can be used outdoor Also it can be processed into double glazing glass and laminated glass
LacobeltradeColored glass for interior use
Clearsighttrade Anti-reflective Glass Ideal for Outdoor Use
Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
copyAGC Inc 21
Raw materials charge
Fining furnace( About 1100～1300 )
Melting furnace(1600 ～)
Float bath
Annealing CuttingRaw materialsSilica sandSoda ashSalt cakeDolomiteLimestoneFeldspar
Glass sizeMaximum 10mtimes3m
Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
copyAGC Inc 22
JapanAsia Pacific （11 plants 14floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Number of FLs
Kashima JPN １
Aichi JPN ２
Suzhou CHN １
Jakarta IDN ２
Surabaya IDN ２
Manila PHL １
Samut Prakarn THA １
Chon Buri THA １
Taloja () IND １
Roorkee () IND １
Total 36 float lines (three lines are managed by equity method affiliate）
Europe （9 plants 17floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Number of FLs
Moustier BEL ４
Boussois FRA ２
Seingbouse FRA １
Osterweddingen () DEU １
Cuneo ITA １
Sagunto ESP １
Retenice CZE ３
Nizhniy Novgorod RUS ２
Klin RUS ２
Americas （3 plants 4 floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ
Number of FLs
Greenland TN ２
Richmond KY １
Spring Hill KS １
As of March 2019
() Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1plants 1 floats）City CountryState Number
of FLsGuaratingueta Brazil Sao Paulo １
Automotive Glass
copyAGC Inc 23
Automotive Glass
copyAGC Inc 24
General name Product description
BasicautomotiveGlass
Laminated glass Consists of two pieces of glass with an interlayer film in between Very few fragments scatter even when glass breaks and objects do not penetrate the glass easily Excellent for crimedisaster prevention
Tempered glass Glass with enhanced strength and safety through heating and cooling processes Tempered glass gets crumbled into small pebble-sized pieces at the time of breakage
Value-add automotive glass
Comfort
99 UV cut glass Cuts over 99 of ultraviolet rays Effective in preventing sun burn and damage on interior materials
IR cut glass
Heat-shielding glass that has good radio transmission and blocks approximately 90 of infrared rays with the special interlayer film between two pieces of glass Effectively blocks the wavelength that causes frizzling sensations on skin
Heat-shielding glass that effectively reflects infrared rays with special coating on the inner surface
Privacy glass Special colorant element added to the glass composition Provides greater privacy and heat shielding effect
Acoustic glass Laminated glass with improved acoustic insulation Provides a quieter driving experience
Laminated side window Laminated glass used in side doors Provides greater crime prevention and acoustic insulation
Visibility
Water repellent door glass
Automotive door glass with high reactive fluorine and silicone coating Provides excellent water repellency and strength as well as improved visibility in the rain
Snow-melting Ice-melting front glass
Windshield with conductive ink (heating element) printed on the surface Provides snow-melting and ice-melting functions using electric current
Electro-thermal defogging glass
Rear glass with conductive ink (heating element) printed on the surface which provides anti-fogging function using electric current
Informationtelecommunications
Printed glass antenna Automotive antenna with conductive ink printed on the glass surface Provides flexibility in design and excellent durability
Embedded DTV glass antenna
DTV (Digital Television) antenna that is sealed on the windshield Provides flexibility in design and excellent durability
Glass for head-up display Windshield with a speed meter and other indicators displayed on the glass
Design Module assy window Glass with the peripheral resin parts all integrated in a single unit
IR-blocking Glass
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UV absorbent kneaded into interlayer
Efficiently blocks middle infrared rays (IR) which cause the skin to feel heat under the sun and reduces irritations caused by direct sunlight
Provides greater interior comfort and improves fuel efficiency by controlling temperature increase inside the vehicle
Filters out approximately 99 of UVrays which can cause aging of the skin
Good radio-wave transmission
Increased comfort by cutting both IR amp UV rays
UV Visible light
Near-infrared Middle -infrared
Comparison in the Penetration of Sunrays
Pene
trat
ion
()
Normal green glass
A significant cut in middle infrared rays which cause the skin to feel heat
IR-Cut Glass
Glass
Interlayer
IR AbsorbentWavelength (nm)
Coolverretrade
UV-blocking Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 26
The world first1 approx 992 UV blocking tempered glass for automotive front door windows developed from womenrsquos standpoint
According to a face to face survey with a particular focus on female drivers in Japan what they are most concerned about automotive glasswindows is UV rays
Excellent UV blocking performance is achieved with a newly developed high-performance UV absorbing layer on the surface of existing UV blocking glass
UV Verre Premium trade blocks UV rays as effectively as wearing sun-protection gloves The same heat absorption function as UV Verre
（Approx 90 UV block） (Approx 99 UV block)
ガラス無し
UV exposure test results
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20102 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050-1990
UV checker turnsinto dark red
UV checker turnsinto pale red
Almost no color change occurs
Structure of UV blocking tempered glassExisting UV blocking tempered glass
New UV blocking tempered glass
ldquoUV Verrerdquo ldquoUV Verre Premiumrdquo
UV absorbent
Existing UV blocking tempered glass
High-performanceUV absorbing layer
UV absorbent kneaded into glass
Existing UV blocking tempered glass＋High-performance UV absorbing layer
ldquoUV Verre PremiumrdquoldquoUV VerrerdquoDirect sunlight
UV Verre Premiumtrade
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 27
Blocks infrared (IR) rays as well as UV rays effectively eliminating discomfort caused by infrared rays such as ldquouncomfortable heat inside the carrdquo and ldquofrizzling sensation on the arms while drivingrdquo
Provides driving comfort and by mitigating heat inside the car and enabling drivers to reduce air conditioning use helps to lower environment impacts
Ordinary tempered glass for automotive front door windows
Results of infrared rays irradiation test
Structure of UV blocking
tempered glass onto which UV absorbent is
applied
High-performance UV and IR
absorbing layerInside the car
Outside the car
Skin surface temperature 414 degrees C feeling a frizzling sensation
Two degrees lower with no frizzlingsensationSkin surface temperature 394 degrees CResults may differ depending on the testing conditions
The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensation
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050
UV Verre Premiumtrade Cool on
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 28
The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensationAGC has achieved the worldrsquos first3
approximately 99 UV-cut for all windows covering all directions
Through employing UV absorption component of existing Privact Glass realized 99 UV cut with high level of heat insulation1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO90503 As of Nov 2015 according to AGC survey
First in the world to achieve with single sheet of glass (excluding the windshield)
UV Verre Premium Privashieldtrade
Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
copyAGC Inc 29
Washing
Inner sheet printing
Bending furnace
Glass
MoldBeveling
Layer
Outer sheetInner sheet
Lay up outskirt trimming
Inspection Packing Shipment
Pre-press
Pressing (Autoclave)
CuttingLoading of new glass
Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 30
Loading of new glass
BevelingNew Gravity Furnace
WashingPrinting
Gas Furnace
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Inspection
Packing
Shipment
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Cutting
Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
copyAGC Inc 31
Automotive Glass PlantsJapanAsia Pacific （12 plants）
Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Aichi JPNSagami JPNQinhuangdao CHNFoshan CHNSuzhou CHNCikampek IDNBangpakong THARewari (1) INDChennai (1) INDRoorkee (1) INDTaloja (1) IND
North Americas （3 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Elizabethtown KY USABellefontaine OH USASan Luis Potosiacute San Luis Potosiacute Mexico
Europe （6 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Fleurus BELAniche FRARoccasecca ITAChuderice CZENizhniy Novgorod RUSTatabanya HUN
As of March 2019
(1) Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1 plants）City State Country
Guaratingueta Sao Paulo Brazil
Glass for Displays
copyAGC Inc 32
Display Glass Products
copyAGC Inc 33
General name Product name Product description
TFT Glass Substrates AN100Alkali-free aluminosilicate glass substrates manufactured by the float process This display material has an exceptionally smooth and flat surface excellent transparency and thermal resistance
TFT Glass Substrates AN WizusTM Glass substrates with the worldrsquos lowest level of thermal shrinkage Optimal for use in high-
resolution display panels on smartphones and tablets etc
Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening Dragontrail
TMseries A specialty glass for chemical strengthening used as a cover glass for touchscreens on electronic
devices such as smartphones tablets and TVs
Glass Substrates for Touchscreen Panels
Glass substrate for touchscreen panels
Glass substrate used for touchscreens on electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets etc
Display glass products (including some of new function glass)
TFT Glass Substrates
copyAGC Inc 34
バックライト用ガラス管
Polarizing film
Polarizing film
Glass substrate
Glass substrate
Color filter
LCD
Backlight
Design filter
加飾フィルターTFT glass substrates AN100
AN100 is alkali-free glass It does not contain alkaline substances (soda ash) that are harmful to TFTs
Cross-section diagram of a LCD TV
Surface
AN100
TFT Glass Substrates
copyAGC Inc 35
0 10 20 30
One-fifthAN Wizus 7ppm
AN100 33ppm
（AGC）
Thermal Compaction（10minutes Heated to 600）
Resolution
～300ppi ～400ppi
～500ppi
500ppi～
HD (High Definition) model
Full HD model
～G45
G45 amp G6
High-resolution LTPS
AN100
AN WizusTM
a-Si Spec
Display glass substrates with worldrsquos lowest thermal shrinkage AN Wizustrade
Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
copyAGC Inc 18
ATTOCHtradeHeat
insulation
Solar control
Anti condensation
ATTOCHtrade converts single-pane fixed windows of office buildings and stores into energy-saving insulated glass units simply by installinglow-E glass from the inside
Product LinesWILD ATTOCHtrade
WILD ATTOCH is enables single-story retail shops to do energy-saving reform without disrupting store operations
ATTOCH with horizontal-striped PV module creates power while allowing sunlight to shine through
ATTOCHtrade SUNJOULE ＳＵＤＡＲＥ
Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
copyAGC Inc 19
It serves as a good protection against crime and disasters The interlayer film laminated between two pieces of glass will hold the shards in place even if the glass is broken It also prevents the glass from being completely penetrated
AGCrsquos fire-resistant product lineup consists of wired glass and non-wired heat-resistant tempered glass ldquoMybokatraderdquo
Non-wired heat-resistant tempered glass1) Provides a clear view2) No thermal breakage (as compared to wired glass)3) Lighter-weight amp easier openclose than wired glass
Glass
Special film
Safety Glass (Laminated glass) Fire-resistant Glass
Decorative Glass
copyAGC Inc 20
Lacobel is painted glass for indoor applications which is made by applying a layer of special coating onto the back surface of the glassThis product creates a beautiful color contrast adding a stylish atmosphere to the room interior
Clearsighttrade is anti-reflective glass with special coating applied on both surfaces thereby reducing light reflectance on the glass surface With improved coating durability Clearsight can be used outdoor Also it can be processed into double glazing glass and laminated glass
LacobeltradeColored glass for interior use
Clearsighttrade Anti-reflective Glass Ideal for Outdoor Use
Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
copyAGC Inc 21
Raw materials charge
Fining furnace( About 1100～1300 )
Melting furnace(1600 ～)
Float bath
Annealing CuttingRaw materialsSilica sandSoda ashSalt cakeDolomiteLimestoneFeldspar
Glass sizeMaximum 10mtimes3m
Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
copyAGC Inc 22
JapanAsia Pacific （11 plants 14floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Number of FLs
Kashima JPN １
Aichi JPN ２
Suzhou CHN １
Jakarta IDN ２
Surabaya IDN ２
Manila PHL １
Samut Prakarn THA １
Chon Buri THA １
Taloja () IND １
Roorkee () IND １
Total 36 float lines (three lines are managed by equity method affiliate）
Europe （9 plants 17floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Number of FLs
Moustier BEL ４
Boussois FRA ２
Seingbouse FRA １
Osterweddingen () DEU １
Cuneo ITA １
Sagunto ESP １
Retenice CZE ３
Nizhniy Novgorod RUS ２
Klin RUS ２
Americas （3 plants 4 floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ
Number of FLs
Greenland TN ２
Richmond KY １
Spring Hill KS １
As of March 2019
() Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1plants 1 floats）City CountryState Number
of FLsGuaratingueta Brazil Sao Paulo １
Automotive Glass
copyAGC Inc 23
Automotive Glass
copyAGC Inc 24
General name Product description
BasicautomotiveGlass
Laminated glass Consists of two pieces of glass with an interlayer film in between Very few fragments scatter even when glass breaks and objects do not penetrate the glass easily Excellent for crimedisaster prevention
Tempered glass Glass with enhanced strength and safety through heating and cooling processes Tempered glass gets crumbled into small pebble-sized pieces at the time of breakage
Value-add automotive glass
Comfort
99 UV cut glass Cuts over 99 of ultraviolet rays Effective in preventing sun burn and damage on interior materials
IR cut glass
Heat-shielding glass that has good radio transmission and blocks approximately 90 of infrared rays with the special interlayer film between two pieces of glass Effectively blocks the wavelength that causes frizzling sensations on skin
Heat-shielding glass that effectively reflects infrared rays with special coating on the inner surface
Privacy glass Special colorant element added to the glass composition Provides greater privacy and heat shielding effect
Acoustic glass Laminated glass with improved acoustic insulation Provides a quieter driving experience
Laminated side window Laminated glass used in side doors Provides greater crime prevention and acoustic insulation
Visibility
Water repellent door glass
Automotive door glass with high reactive fluorine and silicone coating Provides excellent water repellency and strength as well as improved visibility in the rain
Snow-melting Ice-melting front glass
Windshield with conductive ink (heating element) printed on the surface Provides snow-melting and ice-melting functions using electric current
Electro-thermal defogging glass
Rear glass with conductive ink (heating element) printed on the surface which provides anti-fogging function using electric current
Informationtelecommunications
Printed glass antenna Automotive antenna with conductive ink printed on the glass surface Provides flexibility in design and excellent durability
Embedded DTV glass antenna
DTV (Digital Television) antenna that is sealed on the windshield Provides flexibility in design and excellent durability
Glass for head-up display Windshield with a speed meter and other indicators displayed on the glass
Design Module assy window Glass with the peripheral resin parts all integrated in a single unit
IR-blocking Glass
copyAGC Inc 25
UV absorbent kneaded into interlayer
Efficiently blocks middle infrared rays (IR) which cause the skin to feel heat under the sun and reduces irritations caused by direct sunlight
Provides greater interior comfort and improves fuel efficiency by controlling temperature increase inside the vehicle
Filters out approximately 99 of UVrays which can cause aging of the skin
Good radio-wave transmission
Increased comfort by cutting both IR amp UV rays
UV Visible light
Near-infrared Middle -infrared
Comparison in the Penetration of Sunrays
Pene
trat
ion
()
Normal green glass
A significant cut in middle infrared rays which cause the skin to feel heat
IR-Cut Glass
Glass
Interlayer
IR AbsorbentWavelength (nm)
Coolverretrade
UV-blocking Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 26
The world first1 approx 992 UV blocking tempered glass for automotive front door windows developed from womenrsquos standpoint
According to a face to face survey with a particular focus on female drivers in Japan what they are most concerned about automotive glasswindows is UV rays
Excellent UV blocking performance is achieved with a newly developed high-performance UV absorbing layer on the surface of existing UV blocking glass
UV Verre Premium trade blocks UV rays as effectively as wearing sun-protection gloves The same heat absorption function as UV Verre
（Approx 90 UV block） (Approx 99 UV block)
ガラス無し
UV exposure test results
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20102 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050-1990
UV checker turnsinto dark red
UV checker turnsinto pale red
Almost no color change occurs
Structure of UV blocking tempered glassExisting UV blocking tempered glass
New UV blocking tempered glass
ldquoUV Verrerdquo ldquoUV Verre Premiumrdquo
UV absorbent
Existing UV blocking tempered glass
High-performanceUV absorbing layer
UV absorbent kneaded into glass
Existing UV blocking tempered glass＋High-performance UV absorbing layer
ldquoUV Verre PremiumrdquoldquoUV VerrerdquoDirect sunlight
UV Verre Premiumtrade
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 27
Blocks infrared (IR) rays as well as UV rays effectively eliminating discomfort caused by infrared rays such as ldquouncomfortable heat inside the carrdquo and ldquofrizzling sensation on the arms while drivingrdquo
Provides driving comfort and by mitigating heat inside the car and enabling drivers to reduce air conditioning use helps to lower environment impacts
Ordinary tempered glass for automotive front door windows
Results of infrared rays irradiation test
Structure of UV blocking
tempered glass onto which UV absorbent is
applied
High-performance UV and IR
absorbing layerInside the car
Outside the car
Skin surface temperature 414 degrees C feeling a frizzling sensation
Two degrees lower with no frizzlingsensationSkin surface temperature 394 degrees CResults may differ depending on the testing conditions
The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensation
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050
UV Verre Premiumtrade Cool on
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 28
The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensationAGC has achieved the worldrsquos first3
approximately 99 UV-cut for all windows covering all directions
Through employing UV absorption component of existing Privact Glass realized 99 UV cut with high level of heat insulation1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO90503 As of Nov 2015 according to AGC survey
First in the world to achieve with single sheet of glass (excluding the windshield)
UV Verre Premium Privashieldtrade
Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
copyAGC Inc 29
Washing
Inner sheet printing
Bending furnace
Glass
MoldBeveling
Layer
Outer sheetInner sheet
Lay up outskirt trimming
Inspection Packing Shipment
Pre-press
Pressing (Autoclave)
CuttingLoading of new glass
Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 30
Loading of new glass
BevelingNew Gravity Furnace
WashingPrinting
Gas Furnace
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Inspection
Packing
Shipment
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Cutting
Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
copyAGC Inc 31
Automotive Glass PlantsJapanAsia Pacific （12 plants）
Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Aichi JPNSagami JPNQinhuangdao CHNFoshan CHNSuzhou CHNCikampek IDNBangpakong THARewari (1) INDChennai (1) INDRoorkee (1) INDTaloja (1) IND
North Americas （3 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Elizabethtown KY USABellefontaine OH USASan Luis Potosiacute San Luis Potosiacute Mexico
Europe （6 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Fleurus BELAniche FRARoccasecca ITAChuderice CZENizhniy Novgorod RUSTatabanya HUN
As of March 2019
(1) Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1 plants）City State Country
Guaratingueta Sao Paulo Brazil
Glass for Displays
copyAGC Inc 32
Display Glass Products
copyAGC Inc 33
General name Product name Product description
TFT Glass Substrates AN100Alkali-free aluminosilicate glass substrates manufactured by the float process This display material has an exceptionally smooth and flat surface excellent transparency and thermal resistance
TFT Glass Substrates AN WizusTM Glass substrates with the worldrsquos lowest level of thermal shrinkage Optimal for use in high-
resolution display panels on smartphones and tablets etc
Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening Dragontrail
TMseries A specialty glass for chemical strengthening used as a cover glass for touchscreens on electronic
devices such as smartphones tablets and TVs
Glass Substrates for Touchscreen Panels
Glass substrate for touchscreen panels
Glass substrate used for touchscreens on electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets etc
Display glass products (including some of new function glass)
TFT Glass Substrates
copyAGC Inc 34
バックライト用ガラス管
Polarizing film
Polarizing film
Glass substrate
Glass substrate
Color filter
LCD
Backlight
Design filter
加飾フィルターTFT glass substrates AN100
AN100 is alkali-free glass It does not contain alkaline substances (soda ash) that are harmful to TFTs
Cross-section diagram of a LCD TV
Surface
AN100
TFT Glass Substrates
copyAGC Inc 35
0 10 20 30
One-fifthAN Wizus 7ppm
AN100 33ppm
（AGC）
Thermal Compaction（10minutes Heated to 600）
Resolution
～300ppi ～400ppi
～500ppi
500ppi～
HD (High Definition) model
Full HD model
～G45
G45 amp G6
High-resolution LTPS
AN100
AN WizusTM
a-Si Spec
Display glass substrates with worldrsquos lowest thermal shrinkage AN Wizustrade
Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
copyAGC Inc 19
It serves as a good protection against crime and disasters The interlayer film laminated between two pieces of glass will hold the shards in place even if the glass is broken It also prevents the glass from being completely penetrated
AGCrsquos fire-resistant product lineup consists of wired glass and non-wired heat-resistant tempered glass ldquoMybokatraderdquo
Non-wired heat-resistant tempered glass1) Provides a clear view2) No thermal breakage (as compared to wired glass)3) Lighter-weight amp easier openclose than wired glass
Glass
Special film
Safety Glass (Laminated glass) Fire-resistant Glass
Decorative Glass
copyAGC Inc 20
Lacobel is painted glass for indoor applications which is made by applying a layer of special coating onto the back surface of the glassThis product creates a beautiful color contrast adding a stylish atmosphere to the room interior
Clearsighttrade is anti-reflective glass with special coating applied on both surfaces thereby reducing light reflectance on the glass surface With improved coating durability Clearsight can be used outdoor Also it can be processed into double glazing glass and laminated glass
LacobeltradeColored glass for interior use
Clearsighttrade Anti-reflective Glass Ideal for Outdoor Use
Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
copyAGC Inc 21
Raw materials charge
Fining furnace( About 1100～1300 )
Melting furnace(1600 ～)
Float bath
Annealing CuttingRaw materialsSilica sandSoda ashSalt cakeDolomiteLimestoneFeldspar
Glass sizeMaximum 10mtimes3m
Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
copyAGC Inc 22
JapanAsia Pacific （11 plants 14floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Number of FLs
Kashima JPN １
Aichi JPN ２
Suzhou CHN １
Jakarta IDN ２
Surabaya IDN ２
Manila PHL １
Samut Prakarn THA １
Chon Buri THA １
Taloja () IND １
Roorkee () IND １
Total 36 float lines (three lines are managed by equity method affiliate）
Europe （9 plants 17floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Number of FLs
Moustier BEL ４
Boussois FRA ２
Seingbouse FRA １
Osterweddingen () DEU １
Cuneo ITA １
Sagunto ESP １
Retenice CZE ３
Nizhniy Novgorod RUS ２
Klin RUS ２
Americas （3 plants 4 floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ
Number of FLs
Greenland TN ２
Richmond KY １
Spring Hill KS １
As of March 2019
() Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1plants 1 floats）City CountryState Number
of FLsGuaratingueta Brazil Sao Paulo １
Automotive Glass
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Automotive Glass
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General name Product description
BasicautomotiveGlass
Laminated glass Consists of two pieces of glass with an interlayer film in between Very few fragments scatter even when glass breaks and objects do not penetrate the glass easily Excellent for crimedisaster prevention
Tempered glass Glass with enhanced strength and safety through heating and cooling processes Tempered glass gets crumbled into small pebble-sized pieces at the time of breakage
Value-add automotive glass
Comfort
99 UV cut glass Cuts over 99 of ultraviolet rays Effective in preventing sun burn and damage on interior materials
IR cut glass
Heat-shielding glass that has good radio transmission and blocks approximately 90 of infrared rays with the special interlayer film between two pieces of glass Effectively blocks the wavelength that causes frizzling sensations on skin
Heat-shielding glass that effectively reflects infrared rays with special coating on the inner surface
Privacy glass Special colorant element added to the glass composition Provides greater privacy and heat shielding effect
Acoustic glass Laminated glass with improved acoustic insulation Provides a quieter driving experience
Laminated side window Laminated glass used in side doors Provides greater crime prevention and acoustic insulation
Visibility
Water repellent door glass
Automotive door glass with high reactive fluorine and silicone coating Provides excellent water repellency and strength as well as improved visibility in the rain
Snow-melting Ice-melting front glass
Windshield with conductive ink (heating element) printed on the surface Provides snow-melting and ice-melting functions using electric current
Electro-thermal defogging glass
Rear glass with conductive ink (heating element) printed on the surface which provides anti-fogging function using electric current
Informationtelecommunications
Printed glass antenna Automotive antenna with conductive ink printed on the glass surface Provides flexibility in design and excellent durability
Embedded DTV glass antenna
DTV (Digital Television) antenna that is sealed on the windshield Provides flexibility in design and excellent durability
Glass for head-up display Windshield with a speed meter and other indicators displayed on the glass
Design Module assy window Glass with the peripheral resin parts all integrated in a single unit
IR-blocking Glass
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UV absorbent kneaded into interlayer
Efficiently blocks middle infrared rays (IR) which cause the skin to feel heat under the sun and reduces irritations caused by direct sunlight
Provides greater interior comfort and improves fuel efficiency by controlling temperature increase inside the vehicle
Filters out approximately 99 of UVrays which can cause aging of the skin
Good radio-wave transmission
Increased comfort by cutting both IR amp UV rays
UV Visible light
Near-infrared Middle -infrared
Comparison in the Penetration of Sunrays
Pene
trat
ion
()
Normal green glass
A significant cut in middle infrared rays which cause the skin to feel heat
IR-Cut Glass
Glass
Interlayer
IR AbsorbentWavelength (nm)
Coolverretrade
UV-blocking Tempered Glass
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The world first1 approx 992 UV blocking tempered glass for automotive front door windows developed from womenrsquos standpoint
According to a face to face survey with a particular focus on female drivers in Japan what they are most concerned about automotive glasswindows is UV rays
Excellent UV blocking performance is achieved with a newly developed high-performance UV absorbing layer on the surface of existing UV blocking glass
UV Verre Premium trade blocks UV rays as effectively as wearing sun-protection gloves The same heat absorption function as UV Verre
（Approx 90 UV block） (Approx 99 UV block)
ガラス無し
UV exposure test results
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20102 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050-1990
UV checker turnsinto dark red
UV checker turnsinto pale red
Almost no color change occurs
Structure of UV blocking tempered glassExisting UV blocking tempered glass
New UV blocking tempered glass
ldquoUV Verrerdquo ldquoUV Verre Premiumrdquo
UV absorbent
Existing UV blocking tempered glass
High-performanceUV absorbing layer
UV absorbent kneaded into glass
Existing UV blocking tempered glass＋High-performance UV absorbing layer
ldquoUV Verre PremiumrdquoldquoUV VerrerdquoDirect sunlight
UV Verre Premiumtrade
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
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Blocks infrared (IR) rays as well as UV rays effectively eliminating discomfort caused by infrared rays such as ldquouncomfortable heat inside the carrdquo and ldquofrizzling sensation on the arms while drivingrdquo
Provides driving comfort and by mitigating heat inside the car and enabling drivers to reduce air conditioning use helps to lower environment impacts
Ordinary tempered glass for automotive front door windows
Results of infrared rays irradiation test
Structure of UV blocking
tempered glass onto which UV absorbent is
applied
High-performance UV and IR
absorbing layerInside the car
Outside the car
Skin surface temperature 414 degrees C feeling a frizzling sensation
Two degrees lower with no frizzlingsensationSkin surface temperature 394 degrees CResults may differ depending on the testing conditions
The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensation
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050
UV Verre Premiumtrade Cool on
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 28
The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensationAGC has achieved the worldrsquos first3
approximately 99 UV-cut for all windows covering all directions
Through employing UV absorption component of existing Privact Glass realized 99 UV cut with high level of heat insulation1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO90503 As of Nov 2015 according to AGC survey
First in the world to achieve with single sheet of glass (excluding the windshield)
UV Verre Premium Privashieldtrade
Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
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Washing
Inner sheet printing
Bending furnace
Glass
MoldBeveling
Layer
Outer sheetInner sheet
Lay up outskirt trimming
Inspection Packing Shipment
Pre-press
Pressing (Autoclave)
CuttingLoading of new glass
Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
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Loading of new glass
BevelingNew Gravity Furnace
WashingPrinting
Gas Furnace
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Inspection
Packing
Shipment
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Cutting
Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
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Automotive Glass PlantsJapanAsia Pacific （12 plants）
Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Aichi JPNSagami JPNQinhuangdao CHNFoshan CHNSuzhou CHNCikampek IDNBangpakong THARewari (1) INDChennai (1) INDRoorkee (1) INDTaloja (1) IND
North Americas （3 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Elizabethtown KY USABellefontaine OH USASan Luis Potosiacute San Luis Potosiacute Mexico
Europe （6 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Fleurus BELAniche FRARoccasecca ITAChuderice CZENizhniy Novgorod RUSTatabanya HUN
As of March 2019
(1) Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1 plants）City State Country
Guaratingueta Sao Paulo Brazil
Glass for Displays
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Display Glass Products
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General name Product name Product description
TFT Glass Substrates AN100Alkali-free aluminosilicate glass substrates manufactured by the float process This display material has an exceptionally smooth and flat surface excellent transparency and thermal resistance
TFT Glass Substrates AN WizusTM Glass substrates with the worldrsquos lowest level of thermal shrinkage Optimal for use in high-
resolution display panels on smartphones and tablets etc
Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening Dragontrail
TMseries A specialty glass for chemical strengthening used as a cover glass for touchscreens on electronic
devices such as smartphones tablets and TVs
Glass Substrates for Touchscreen Panels
Glass substrate for touchscreen panels
Glass substrate used for touchscreens on electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets etc
Display glass products (including some of new function glass)
TFT Glass Substrates
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バックライト用ガラス管
Polarizing film
Polarizing film
Glass substrate
Glass substrate
Color filter
LCD
Backlight
Design filter
加飾フィルターTFT glass substrates AN100
AN100 is alkali-free glass It does not contain alkaline substances (soda ash) that are harmful to TFTs
Cross-section diagram of a LCD TV
Surface
AN100
TFT Glass Substrates
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0 10 20 30
One-fifthAN Wizus 7ppm
AN100 33ppm
（AGC）
Thermal Compaction（10minutes Heated to 600）
Resolution
～300ppi ～400ppi
～500ppi
500ppi～
HD (High Definition) model
Full HD model
～G45
G45 amp G6
High-resolution LTPS
AN100
AN WizusTM
a-Si Spec
Display glass substrates with worldrsquos lowest thermal shrinkage AN Wizustrade
Decorative Glass
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Lacobel is painted glass for indoor applications which is made by applying a layer of special coating onto the back surface of the glassThis product creates a beautiful color contrast adding a stylish atmosphere to the room interior
Clearsighttrade is anti-reflective glass with special coating applied on both surfaces thereby reducing light reflectance on the glass surface With improved coating durability Clearsight can be used outdoor Also it can be processed into double glazing glass and laminated glass
LacobeltradeColored glass for interior use
Clearsighttrade Anti-reflective Glass Ideal for Outdoor Use
Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
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Raw materials charge
Fining furnace( About 1100～1300 )
Melting furnace(1600 ～)
Float bath
Annealing CuttingRaw materialsSilica sandSoda ashSalt cakeDolomiteLimestoneFeldspar
Glass sizeMaximum 10mtimes3m
Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
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JapanAsia Pacific （11 plants 14floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Number of FLs
Kashima JPN １
Aichi JPN ２
Suzhou CHN １
Jakarta IDN ２
Surabaya IDN ２
Manila PHL １
Samut Prakarn THA １
Chon Buri THA １
Taloja () IND １
Roorkee () IND １
Total 36 float lines (three lines are managed by equity method affiliate）
Europe （9 plants 17floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Number of FLs
Moustier BEL ４
Boussois FRA ２
Seingbouse FRA １
Osterweddingen () DEU １
Cuneo ITA １
Sagunto ESP １
Retenice CZE ３
Nizhniy Novgorod RUS ２
Klin RUS ２
Americas （3 plants 4 floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ
Number of FLs
Greenland TN ２
Richmond KY １
Spring Hill KS １
As of March 2019
() Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1plants 1 floats）City CountryState Number
of FLsGuaratingueta Brazil Sao Paulo １
Automotive Glass
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Automotive Glass
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General name Product description
BasicautomotiveGlass
Laminated glass Consists of two pieces of glass with an interlayer film in between Very few fragments scatter even when glass breaks and objects do not penetrate the glass easily Excellent for crimedisaster prevention
Tempered glass Glass with enhanced strength and safety through heating and cooling processes Tempered glass gets crumbled into small pebble-sized pieces at the time of breakage
Value-add automotive glass
Comfort
99 UV cut glass Cuts over 99 of ultraviolet rays Effective in preventing sun burn and damage on interior materials
IR cut glass
Heat-shielding glass that has good radio transmission and blocks approximately 90 of infrared rays with the special interlayer film between two pieces of glass Effectively blocks the wavelength that causes frizzling sensations on skin
Heat-shielding glass that effectively reflects infrared rays with special coating on the inner surface
Privacy glass Special colorant element added to the glass composition Provides greater privacy and heat shielding effect
Acoustic glass Laminated glass with improved acoustic insulation Provides a quieter driving experience
Laminated side window Laminated glass used in side doors Provides greater crime prevention and acoustic insulation
Visibility
Water repellent door glass
Automotive door glass with high reactive fluorine and silicone coating Provides excellent water repellency and strength as well as improved visibility in the rain
Snow-melting Ice-melting front glass
Windshield with conductive ink (heating element) printed on the surface Provides snow-melting and ice-melting functions using electric current
Electro-thermal defogging glass
Rear glass with conductive ink (heating element) printed on the surface which provides anti-fogging function using electric current
Informationtelecommunications
Printed glass antenna Automotive antenna with conductive ink printed on the glass surface Provides flexibility in design and excellent durability
Embedded DTV glass antenna
DTV (Digital Television) antenna that is sealed on the windshield Provides flexibility in design and excellent durability
Glass for head-up display Windshield with a speed meter and other indicators displayed on the glass
Design Module assy window Glass with the peripheral resin parts all integrated in a single unit
IR-blocking Glass
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UV absorbent kneaded into interlayer
Efficiently blocks middle infrared rays (IR) which cause the skin to feel heat under the sun and reduces irritations caused by direct sunlight
Provides greater interior comfort and improves fuel efficiency by controlling temperature increase inside the vehicle
Filters out approximately 99 of UVrays which can cause aging of the skin
Good radio-wave transmission
Increased comfort by cutting both IR amp UV rays
UV Visible light
Near-infrared Middle -infrared
Comparison in the Penetration of Sunrays
Pene
trat
ion
()
Normal green glass
A significant cut in middle infrared rays which cause the skin to feel heat
IR-Cut Glass
Glass
Interlayer
IR AbsorbentWavelength (nm)
Coolverretrade
UV-blocking Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 26
The world first1 approx 992 UV blocking tempered glass for automotive front door windows developed from womenrsquos standpoint
According to a face to face survey with a particular focus on female drivers in Japan what they are most concerned about automotive glasswindows is UV rays
Excellent UV blocking performance is achieved with a newly developed high-performance UV absorbing layer on the surface of existing UV blocking glass
UV Verre Premium trade blocks UV rays as effectively as wearing sun-protection gloves The same heat absorption function as UV Verre
（Approx 90 UV block） (Approx 99 UV block)
ガラス無し
UV exposure test results
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20102 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050-1990
UV checker turnsinto dark red
UV checker turnsinto pale red
Almost no color change occurs
Structure of UV blocking tempered glassExisting UV blocking tempered glass
New UV blocking tempered glass
ldquoUV Verrerdquo ldquoUV Verre Premiumrdquo
UV absorbent
Existing UV blocking tempered glass
High-performanceUV absorbing layer
UV absorbent kneaded into glass
Existing UV blocking tempered glass＋High-performance UV absorbing layer
ldquoUV Verre PremiumrdquoldquoUV VerrerdquoDirect sunlight
UV Verre Premiumtrade
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 27
Blocks infrared (IR) rays as well as UV rays effectively eliminating discomfort caused by infrared rays such as ldquouncomfortable heat inside the carrdquo and ldquofrizzling sensation on the arms while drivingrdquo
Provides driving comfort and by mitigating heat inside the car and enabling drivers to reduce air conditioning use helps to lower environment impacts
Ordinary tempered glass for automotive front door windows
Results of infrared rays irradiation test
Structure of UV blocking
tempered glass onto which UV absorbent is
applied
High-performance UV and IR
absorbing layerInside the car
Outside the car
Skin surface temperature 414 degrees C feeling a frizzling sensation
Two degrees lower with no frizzlingsensationSkin surface temperature 394 degrees CResults may differ depending on the testing conditions
The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensation
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050
UV Verre Premiumtrade Cool on
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 28
The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensationAGC has achieved the worldrsquos first3
approximately 99 UV-cut for all windows covering all directions
Through employing UV absorption component of existing Privact Glass realized 99 UV cut with high level of heat insulation1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO90503 As of Nov 2015 according to AGC survey
First in the world to achieve with single sheet of glass (excluding the windshield)
UV Verre Premium Privashieldtrade
Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
copyAGC Inc 29
Washing
Inner sheet printing
Bending furnace
Glass
MoldBeveling
Layer
Outer sheetInner sheet
Lay up outskirt trimming
Inspection Packing Shipment
Pre-press
Pressing (Autoclave)
CuttingLoading of new glass
Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 30
Loading of new glass
BevelingNew Gravity Furnace
WashingPrinting
Gas Furnace
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Inspection
Packing
Shipment
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Cutting
Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
copyAGC Inc 31
Automotive Glass PlantsJapanAsia Pacific （12 plants）
Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Aichi JPNSagami JPNQinhuangdao CHNFoshan CHNSuzhou CHNCikampek IDNBangpakong THARewari (1) INDChennai (1) INDRoorkee (1) INDTaloja (1) IND
North Americas （3 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Elizabethtown KY USABellefontaine OH USASan Luis Potosiacute San Luis Potosiacute Mexico
Europe （6 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Fleurus BELAniche FRARoccasecca ITAChuderice CZENizhniy Novgorod RUSTatabanya HUN
As of March 2019
(1) Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1 plants）City State Country
Guaratingueta Sao Paulo Brazil
Glass for Displays
copyAGC Inc 32
Display Glass Products
copyAGC Inc 33
General name Product name Product description
TFT Glass Substrates AN100Alkali-free aluminosilicate glass substrates manufactured by the float process This display material has an exceptionally smooth and flat surface excellent transparency and thermal resistance
TFT Glass Substrates AN WizusTM Glass substrates with the worldrsquos lowest level of thermal shrinkage Optimal for use in high-
resolution display panels on smartphones and tablets etc
Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening Dragontrail
TMseries A specialty glass for chemical strengthening used as a cover glass for touchscreens on electronic
devices such as smartphones tablets and TVs
Glass Substrates for Touchscreen Panels
Glass substrate for touchscreen panels
Glass substrate used for touchscreens on electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets etc
Display glass products (including some of new function glass)
TFT Glass Substrates
copyAGC Inc 34
バックライト用ガラス管
Polarizing film
Polarizing film
Glass substrate
Glass substrate
Color filter
LCD
Backlight
Design filter
加飾フィルターTFT glass substrates AN100
AN100 is alkali-free glass It does not contain alkaline substances (soda ash) that are harmful to TFTs
Cross-section diagram of a LCD TV
Surface
AN100
TFT Glass Substrates
copyAGC Inc 35
0 10 20 30
One-fifthAN Wizus 7ppm
AN100 33ppm
（AGC）
Thermal Compaction（10minutes Heated to 600）
Resolution
～300ppi ～400ppi
～500ppi
500ppi～
HD (High Definition) model
Full HD model
～G45
G45 amp G6
High-resolution LTPS
AN100
AN WizusTM
a-Si Spec
Display glass substrates with worldrsquos lowest thermal shrinkage AN Wizustrade
Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
copyAGC Inc 21
Raw materials charge
Fining furnace( About 1100～1300 )
Melting furnace(1600 ～)
Float bath
Annealing CuttingRaw materialsSilica sandSoda ashSalt cakeDolomiteLimestoneFeldspar
Glass sizeMaximum 10mtimes3m
Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
copyAGC Inc 22
JapanAsia Pacific （11 plants 14floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Number of FLs
Kashima JPN １
Aichi JPN ２
Suzhou CHN １
Jakarta IDN ２
Surabaya IDN ２
Manila PHL １
Samut Prakarn THA １
Chon Buri THA １
Taloja () IND １
Roorkee () IND １
Total 36 float lines (three lines are managed by equity method affiliate）
Europe （9 plants 17floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Number of FLs
Moustier BEL ４
Boussois FRA ２
Seingbouse FRA １
Osterweddingen () DEU １
Cuneo ITA １
Sagunto ESP １
Retenice CZE ３
Nizhniy Novgorod RUS ２
Klin RUS ２
Americas （3 plants 4 floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ
Number of FLs
Greenland TN ２
Richmond KY １
Spring Hill KS １
As of March 2019
() Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1plants 1 floats）City CountryState Number
of FLsGuaratingueta Brazil Sao Paulo １
Automotive Glass
copyAGC Inc 23
Automotive Glass
copyAGC Inc 24
General name Product description
BasicautomotiveGlass
Laminated glass Consists of two pieces of glass with an interlayer film in between Very few fragments scatter even when glass breaks and objects do not penetrate the glass easily Excellent for crimedisaster prevention
Tempered glass Glass with enhanced strength and safety through heating and cooling processes Tempered glass gets crumbled into small pebble-sized pieces at the time of breakage
Value-add automotive glass
Comfort
99 UV cut glass Cuts over 99 of ultraviolet rays Effective in preventing sun burn and damage on interior materials
IR cut glass
Heat-shielding glass that has good radio transmission and blocks approximately 90 of infrared rays with the special interlayer film between two pieces of glass Effectively blocks the wavelength that causes frizzling sensations on skin
Heat-shielding glass that effectively reflects infrared rays with special coating on the inner surface
Privacy glass Special colorant element added to the glass composition Provides greater privacy and heat shielding effect
Acoustic glass Laminated glass with improved acoustic insulation Provides a quieter driving experience
Laminated side window Laminated glass used in side doors Provides greater crime prevention and acoustic insulation
Visibility
Water repellent door glass
Automotive door glass with high reactive fluorine and silicone coating Provides excellent water repellency and strength as well as improved visibility in the rain
Snow-melting Ice-melting front glass
Windshield with conductive ink (heating element) printed on the surface Provides snow-melting and ice-melting functions using electric current
Electro-thermal defogging glass
Rear glass with conductive ink (heating element) printed on the surface which provides anti-fogging function using electric current
Informationtelecommunications
Printed glass antenna Automotive antenna with conductive ink printed on the glass surface Provides flexibility in design and excellent durability
Embedded DTV glass antenna
DTV (Digital Television) antenna that is sealed on the windshield Provides flexibility in design and excellent durability
Glass for head-up display Windshield with a speed meter and other indicators displayed on the glass
Design Module assy window Glass with the peripheral resin parts all integrated in a single unit
IR-blocking Glass
copyAGC Inc 25
UV absorbent kneaded into interlayer
Efficiently blocks middle infrared rays (IR) which cause the skin to feel heat under the sun and reduces irritations caused by direct sunlight
Provides greater interior comfort and improves fuel efficiency by controlling temperature increase inside the vehicle
Filters out approximately 99 of UVrays which can cause aging of the skin
Good radio-wave transmission
Increased comfort by cutting both IR amp UV rays
UV Visible light
Near-infrared Middle -infrared
Comparison in the Penetration of Sunrays
Pene
trat
ion
()
Normal green glass
A significant cut in middle infrared rays which cause the skin to feel heat
IR-Cut Glass
Glass
Interlayer
IR AbsorbentWavelength (nm)
Coolverretrade
UV-blocking Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 26
The world first1 approx 992 UV blocking tempered glass for automotive front door windows developed from womenrsquos standpoint
According to a face to face survey with a particular focus on female drivers in Japan what they are most concerned about automotive glasswindows is UV rays
Excellent UV blocking performance is achieved with a newly developed high-performance UV absorbing layer on the surface of existing UV blocking glass
UV Verre Premium trade blocks UV rays as effectively as wearing sun-protection gloves The same heat absorption function as UV Verre
（Approx 90 UV block） (Approx 99 UV block)
ガラス無し
UV exposure test results
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20102 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050-1990
UV checker turnsinto dark red
UV checker turnsinto pale red
Almost no color change occurs
Structure of UV blocking tempered glassExisting UV blocking tempered glass
New UV blocking tempered glass
ldquoUV Verrerdquo ldquoUV Verre Premiumrdquo
UV absorbent
Existing UV blocking tempered glass
High-performanceUV absorbing layer
UV absorbent kneaded into glass
Existing UV blocking tempered glass＋High-performance UV absorbing layer
ldquoUV Verre PremiumrdquoldquoUV VerrerdquoDirect sunlight
UV Verre Premiumtrade
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 27
Blocks infrared (IR) rays as well as UV rays effectively eliminating discomfort caused by infrared rays such as ldquouncomfortable heat inside the carrdquo and ldquofrizzling sensation on the arms while drivingrdquo
Provides driving comfort and by mitigating heat inside the car and enabling drivers to reduce air conditioning use helps to lower environment impacts
Ordinary tempered glass for automotive front door windows
Results of infrared rays irradiation test
Structure of UV blocking
tempered glass onto which UV absorbent is
applied
High-performance UV and IR
absorbing layerInside the car
Outside the car
Skin surface temperature 414 degrees C feeling a frizzling sensation
Two degrees lower with no frizzlingsensationSkin surface temperature 394 degrees CResults may differ depending on the testing conditions
The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensation
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050
UV Verre Premiumtrade Cool on
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 28
The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensationAGC has achieved the worldrsquos first3
approximately 99 UV-cut for all windows covering all directions
Through employing UV absorption component of existing Privact Glass realized 99 UV cut with high level of heat insulation1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO90503 As of Nov 2015 according to AGC survey
First in the world to achieve with single sheet of glass (excluding the windshield)
UV Verre Premium Privashieldtrade
Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
copyAGC Inc 29
Washing
Inner sheet printing
Bending furnace
Glass
MoldBeveling
Layer
Outer sheetInner sheet
Lay up outskirt trimming
Inspection Packing Shipment
Pre-press
Pressing (Autoclave)
CuttingLoading of new glass
Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 30
Loading of new glass
BevelingNew Gravity Furnace
WashingPrinting
Gas Furnace
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Inspection
Packing
Shipment
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Cutting
Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
copyAGC Inc 31
Automotive Glass PlantsJapanAsia Pacific （12 plants）
Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Aichi JPNSagami JPNQinhuangdao CHNFoshan CHNSuzhou CHNCikampek IDNBangpakong THARewari (1) INDChennai (1) INDRoorkee (1) INDTaloja (1) IND
North Americas （3 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Elizabethtown KY USABellefontaine OH USASan Luis Potosiacute San Luis Potosiacute Mexico
Europe （6 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Fleurus BELAniche FRARoccasecca ITAChuderice CZENizhniy Novgorod RUSTatabanya HUN
As of March 2019
(1) Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1 plants）City State Country
Guaratingueta Sao Paulo Brazil
Glass for Displays
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Display Glass Products
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General name Product name Product description
TFT Glass Substrates AN100Alkali-free aluminosilicate glass substrates manufactured by the float process This display material has an exceptionally smooth and flat surface excellent transparency and thermal resistance
TFT Glass Substrates AN WizusTM Glass substrates with the worldrsquos lowest level of thermal shrinkage Optimal for use in high-
resolution display panels on smartphones and tablets etc
Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening Dragontrail
TMseries A specialty glass for chemical strengthening used as a cover glass for touchscreens on electronic
devices such as smartphones tablets and TVs
Glass Substrates for Touchscreen Panels
Glass substrate for touchscreen panels
Glass substrate used for touchscreens on electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets etc
Display glass products (including some of new function glass)
TFT Glass Substrates
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バックライト用ガラス管
Polarizing film
Polarizing film
Glass substrate
Glass substrate
Color filter
LCD
Backlight
Design filter
加飾フィルターTFT glass substrates AN100
AN100 is alkali-free glass It does not contain alkaline substances (soda ash) that are harmful to TFTs
Cross-section diagram of a LCD TV
Surface
AN100
TFT Glass Substrates
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0 10 20 30
One-fifthAN Wizus 7ppm
AN100 33ppm
（AGC）
Thermal Compaction（10minutes Heated to 600）
Resolution
～300ppi ～400ppi
～500ppi
500ppi～
HD (High Definition) model
Full HD model
～G45
G45 amp G6
High-resolution LTPS
AN100
AN WizusTM
a-Si Spec
Display glass substrates with worldrsquos lowest thermal shrinkage AN Wizustrade
Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
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JapanAsia Pacific （11 plants 14floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Number of FLs
Kashima JPN １
Aichi JPN ２
Suzhou CHN １
Jakarta IDN ２
Surabaya IDN ２
Manila PHL １
Samut Prakarn THA １
Chon Buri THA １
Taloja () IND １
Roorkee () IND １
Total 36 float lines (three lines are managed by equity method affiliate）
Europe （9 plants 17floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Number of FLs
Moustier BEL ４
Boussois FRA ２
Seingbouse FRA １
Osterweddingen () DEU １
Cuneo ITA １
Sagunto ESP １
Retenice CZE ３
Nizhniy Novgorod RUS ２
Klin RUS ２
Americas （3 plants 4 floats）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ
Number of FLs
Greenland TN ２
Richmond KY １
Spring Hill KS １
As of March 2019
() Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1plants 1 floats）City CountryState Number
of FLsGuaratingueta Brazil Sao Paulo １
Automotive Glass
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Automotive Glass
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General name Product description
BasicautomotiveGlass
Laminated glass Consists of two pieces of glass with an interlayer film in between Very few fragments scatter even when glass breaks and objects do not penetrate the glass easily Excellent for crimedisaster prevention
Tempered glass Glass with enhanced strength and safety through heating and cooling processes Tempered glass gets crumbled into small pebble-sized pieces at the time of breakage
Value-add automotive glass
Comfort
99 UV cut glass Cuts over 99 of ultraviolet rays Effective in preventing sun burn and damage on interior materials
IR cut glass
Heat-shielding glass that has good radio transmission and blocks approximately 90 of infrared rays with the special interlayer film between two pieces of glass Effectively blocks the wavelength that causes frizzling sensations on skin
Heat-shielding glass that effectively reflects infrared rays with special coating on the inner surface
Privacy glass Special colorant element added to the glass composition Provides greater privacy and heat shielding effect
Acoustic glass Laminated glass with improved acoustic insulation Provides a quieter driving experience
Laminated side window Laminated glass used in side doors Provides greater crime prevention and acoustic insulation
Visibility
Water repellent door glass
Automotive door glass with high reactive fluorine and silicone coating Provides excellent water repellency and strength as well as improved visibility in the rain
Snow-melting Ice-melting front glass
Windshield with conductive ink (heating element) printed on the surface Provides snow-melting and ice-melting functions using electric current
Electro-thermal defogging glass
Rear glass with conductive ink (heating element) printed on the surface which provides anti-fogging function using electric current
Informationtelecommunications
Printed glass antenna Automotive antenna with conductive ink printed on the glass surface Provides flexibility in design and excellent durability
Embedded DTV glass antenna
DTV (Digital Television) antenna that is sealed on the windshield Provides flexibility in design and excellent durability
Glass for head-up display Windshield with a speed meter and other indicators displayed on the glass
Design Module assy window Glass with the peripheral resin parts all integrated in a single unit
IR-blocking Glass
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UV absorbent kneaded into interlayer
Efficiently blocks middle infrared rays (IR) which cause the skin to feel heat under the sun and reduces irritations caused by direct sunlight
Provides greater interior comfort and improves fuel efficiency by controlling temperature increase inside the vehicle
Filters out approximately 99 of UVrays which can cause aging of the skin
Good radio-wave transmission
Increased comfort by cutting both IR amp UV rays
UV Visible light
Near-infrared Middle -infrared
Comparison in the Penetration of Sunrays
Pene
trat
ion
()
Normal green glass
A significant cut in middle infrared rays which cause the skin to feel heat
IR-Cut Glass
Glass
Interlayer
IR AbsorbentWavelength (nm)
Coolverretrade
UV-blocking Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 26
The world first1 approx 992 UV blocking tempered glass for automotive front door windows developed from womenrsquos standpoint
According to a face to face survey with a particular focus on female drivers in Japan what they are most concerned about automotive glasswindows is UV rays
Excellent UV blocking performance is achieved with a newly developed high-performance UV absorbing layer on the surface of existing UV blocking glass
UV Verre Premium trade blocks UV rays as effectively as wearing sun-protection gloves The same heat absorption function as UV Verre
（Approx 90 UV block） (Approx 99 UV block)
ガラス無し
UV exposure test results
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20102 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050-1990
UV checker turnsinto dark red
UV checker turnsinto pale red
Almost no color change occurs
Structure of UV blocking tempered glassExisting UV blocking tempered glass
New UV blocking tempered glass
ldquoUV Verrerdquo ldquoUV Verre Premiumrdquo
UV absorbent
Existing UV blocking tempered glass
High-performanceUV absorbing layer
UV absorbent kneaded into glass
Existing UV blocking tempered glass＋High-performance UV absorbing layer
ldquoUV Verre PremiumrdquoldquoUV VerrerdquoDirect sunlight
UV Verre Premiumtrade
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
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Blocks infrared (IR) rays as well as UV rays effectively eliminating discomfort caused by infrared rays such as ldquouncomfortable heat inside the carrdquo and ldquofrizzling sensation on the arms while drivingrdquo
Provides driving comfort and by mitigating heat inside the car and enabling drivers to reduce air conditioning use helps to lower environment impacts
Ordinary tempered glass for automotive front door windows
Results of infrared rays irradiation test
Structure of UV blocking
tempered glass onto which UV absorbent is
applied
High-performance UV and IR
absorbing layerInside the car
Outside the car
Skin surface temperature 414 degrees C feeling a frizzling sensation
Two degrees lower with no frizzlingsensationSkin surface temperature 394 degrees CResults may differ depending on the testing conditions
The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensation
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050
UV Verre Premiumtrade Cool on
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 28
The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensationAGC has achieved the worldrsquos first3
approximately 99 UV-cut for all windows covering all directions
Through employing UV absorption component of existing Privact Glass realized 99 UV cut with high level of heat insulation1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO90503 As of Nov 2015 according to AGC survey
First in the world to achieve with single sheet of glass (excluding the windshield)
UV Verre Premium Privashieldtrade
Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
copyAGC Inc 29
Washing
Inner sheet printing
Bending furnace
Glass
MoldBeveling
Layer
Outer sheetInner sheet
Lay up outskirt trimming
Inspection Packing Shipment
Pre-press
Pressing (Autoclave)
CuttingLoading of new glass
Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 30
Loading of new glass
BevelingNew Gravity Furnace
WashingPrinting
Gas Furnace
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Inspection
Packing
Shipment
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Cutting
Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
copyAGC Inc 31
Automotive Glass PlantsJapanAsia Pacific （12 plants）
Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Aichi JPNSagami JPNQinhuangdao CHNFoshan CHNSuzhou CHNCikampek IDNBangpakong THARewari (1) INDChennai (1) INDRoorkee (1) INDTaloja (1) IND
North Americas （3 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Elizabethtown KY USABellefontaine OH USASan Luis Potosiacute San Luis Potosiacute Mexico
Europe （6 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Fleurus BELAniche FRARoccasecca ITAChuderice CZENizhniy Novgorod RUSTatabanya HUN
As of March 2019
(1) Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1 plants）City State Country
Guaratingueta Sao Paulo Brazil
Glass for Displays
copyAGC Inc 32
Display Glass Products
copyAGC Inc 33
General name Product name Product description
TFT Glass Substrates AN100Alkali-free aluminosilicate glass substrates manufactured by the float process This display material has an exceptionally smooth and flat surface excellent transparency and thermal resistance
TFT Glass Substrates AN WizusTM Glass substrates with the worldrsquos lowest level of thermal shrinkage Optimal for use in high-
resolution display panels on smartphones and tablets etc
Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening Dragontrail
TMseries A specialty glass for chemical strengthening used as a cover glass for touchscreens on electronic
devices such as smartphones tablets and TVs
Glass Substrates for Touchscreen Panels
Glass substrate for touchscreen panels
Glass substrate used for touchscreens on electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets etc
Display glass products (including some of new function glass)
TFT Glass Substrates
copyAGC Inc 34
バックライト用ガラス管
Polarizing film
Polarizing film
Glass substrate
Glass substrate
Color filter
LCD
Backlight
Design filter
加飾フィルターTFT glass substrates AN100
AN100 is alkali-free glass It does not contain alkaline substances (soda ash) that are harmful to TFTs
Cross-section diagram of a LCD TV
Surface
AN100
TFT Glass Substrates
copyAGC Inc 35
0 10 20 30
One-fifthAN Wizus 7ppm
AN100 33ppm
（AGC）
Thermal Compaction（10minutes Heated to 600）
Resolution
～300ppi ～400ppi
～500ppi
500ppi～
HD (High Definition) model
Full HD model
～G45
G45 amp G6
High-resolution LTPS
AN100
AN WizusTM
a-Si Spec
Display glass substrates with worldrsquos lowest thermal shrinkage AN Wizustrade
Automotive Glass
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Automotive Glass
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General name Product description
BasicautomotiveGlass
Laminated glass Consists of two pieces of glass with an interlayer film in between Very few fragments scatter even when glass breaks and objects do not penetrate the glass easily Excellent for crimedisaster prevention
Tempered glass Glass with enhanced strength and safety through heating and cooling processes Tempered glass gets crumbled into small pebble-sized pieces at the time of breakage
Value-add automotive glass
Comfort
99 UV cut glass Cuts over 99 of ultraviolet rays Effective in preventing sun burn and damage on interior materials
IR cut glass
Heat-shielding glass that has good radio transmission and blocks approximately 90 of infrared rays with the special interlayer film between two pieces of glass Effectively blocks the wavelength that causes frizzling sensations on skin
Heat-shielding glass that effectively reflects infrared rays with special coating on the inner surface
Privacy glass Special colorant element added to the glass composition Provides greater privacy and heat shielding effect
Acoustic glass Laminated glass with improved acoustic insulation Provides a quieter driving experience
Laminated side window Laminated glass used in side doors Provides greater crime prevention and acoustic insulation
Visibility
Water repellent door glass
Automotive door glass with high reactive fluorine and silicone coating Provides excellent water repellency and strength as well as improved visibility in the rain
Snow-melting Ice-melting front glass
Windshield with conductive ink (heating element) printed on the surface Provides snow-melting and ice-melting functions using electric current
Electro-thermal defogging glass
Rear glass with conductive ink (heating element) printed on the surface which provides anti-fogging function using electric current
Informationtelecommunications
Printed glass antenna Automotive antenna with conductive ink printed on the glass surface Provides flexibility in design and excellent durability
Embedded DTV glass antenna
DTV (Digital Television) antenna that is sealed on the windshield Provides flexibility in design and excellent durability
Glass for head-up display Windshield with a speed meter and other indicators displayed on the glass
Design Module assy window Glass with the peripheral resin parts all integrated in a single unit
IR-blocking Glass
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UV absorbent kneaded into interlayer
Efficiently blocks middle infrared rays (IR) which cause the skin to feel heat under the sun and reduces irritations caused by direct sunlight
Provides greater interior comfort and improves fuel efficiency by controlling temperature increase inside the vehicle
Filters out approximately 99 of UVrays which can cause aging of the skin
Good radio-wave transmission
Increased comfort by cutting both IR amp UV rays
UV Visible light
Near-infrared Middle -infrared
Comparison in the Penetration of Sunrays
Pene
trat
ion
()
Normal green glass
A significant cut in middle infrared rays which cause the skin to feel heat
IR-Cut Glass
Glass
Interlayer
IR AbsorbentWavelength (nm)
Coolverretrade
UV-blocking Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 26
The world first1 approx 992 UV blocking tempered glass for automotive front door windows developed from womenrsquos standpoint
According to a face to face survey with a particular focus on female drivers in Japan what they are most concerned about automotive glasswindows is UV rays
Excellent UV blocking performance is achieved with a newly developed high-performance UV absorbing layer on the surface of existing UV blocking glass
UV Verre Premium trade blocks UV rays as effectively as wearing sun-protection gloves The same heat absorption function as UV Verre
（Approx 90 UV block） (Approx 99 UV block)
ガラス無し
UV exposure test results
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20102 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050-1990
UV checker turnsinto dark red
UV checker turnsinto pale red
Almost no color change occurs
Structure of UV blocking tempered glassExisting UV blocking tempered glass
New UV blocking tempered glass
ldquoUV Verrerdquo ldquoUV Verre Premiumrdquo
UV absorbent
Existing UV blocking tempered glass
High-performanceUV absorbing layer
UV absorbent kneaded into glass
Existing UV blocking tempered glass＋High-performance UV absorbing layer
ldquoUV Verre PremiumrdquoldquoUV VerrerdquoDirect sunlight
UV Verre Premiumtrade
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 27
Blocks infrared (IR) rays as well as UV rays effectively eliminating discomfort caused by infrared rays such as ldquouncomfortable heat inside the carrdquo and ldquofrizzling sensation on the arms while drivingrdquo
Provides driving comfort and by mitigating heat inside the car and enabling drivers to reduce air conditioning use helps to lower environment impacts
Ordinary tempered glass for automotive front door windows
Results of infrared rays irradiation test
Structure of UV blocking
tempered glass onto which UV absorbent is
applied
High-performance UV and IR
absorbing layerInside the car
Outside the car
Skin surface temperature 414 degrees C feeling a frizzling sensation
Two degrees lower with no frizzlingsensationSkin surface temperature 394 degrees CResults may differ depending on the testing conditions
The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensation
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050
UV Verre Premiumtrade Cool on
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 28
The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensationAGC has achieved the worldrsquos first3
approximately 99 UV-cut for all windows covering all directions
Through employing UV absorption component of existing Privact Glass realized 99 UV cut with high level of heat insulation1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO90503 As of Nov 2015 according to AGC survey
First in the world to achieve with single sheet of glass (excluding the windshield)
UV Verre Premium Privashieldtrade
Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
copyAGC Inc 29
Washing
Inner sheet printing
Bending furnace
Glass
MoldBeveling
Layer
Outer sheetInner sheet
Lay up outskirt trimming
Inspection Packing Shipment
Pre-press
Pressing (Autoclave)
CuttingLoading of new glass
Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 30
Loading of new glass
BevelingNew Gravity Furnace
WashingPrinting
Gas Furnace
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Inspection
Packing
Shipment
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Cutting
Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
copyAGC Inc 31
Automotive Glass PlantsJapanAsia Pacific （12 plants）
Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Aichi JPNSagami JPNQinhuangdao CHNFoshan CHNSuzhou CHNCikampek IDNBangpakong THARewari (1) INDChennai (1) INDRoorkee (1) INDTaloja (1) IND
North Americas （3 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Elizabethtown KY USABellefontaine OH USASan Luis Potosiacute San Luis Potosiacute Mexico
Europe （6 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Fleurus BELAniche FRARoccasecca ITAChuderice CZENizhniy Novgorod RUSTatabanya HUN
As of March 2019
(1) Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1 plants）City State Country
Guaratingueta Sao Paulo Brazil
Glass for Displays
copyAGC Inc 32
Display Glass Products
copyAGC Inc 33
General name Product name Product description
TFT Glass Substrates AN100Alkali-free aluminosilicate glass substrates manufactured by the float process This display material has an exceptionally smooth and flat surface excellent transparency and thermal resistance
TFT Glass Substrates AN WizusTM Glass substrates with the worldrsquos lowest level of thermal shrinkage Optimal for use in high-
resolution display panels on smartphones and tablets etc
Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening Dragontrail
TMseries A specialty glass for chemical strengthening used as a cover glass for touchscreens on electronic
devices such as smartphones tablets and TVs
Glass Substrates for Touchscreen Panels
Glass substrate for touchscreen panels
Glass substrate used for touchscreens on electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets etc
Display glass products (including some of new function glass)
TFT Glass Substrates
copyAGC Inc 34
バックライト用ガラス管
Polarizing film
Polarizing film
Glass substrate
Glass substrate
Color filter
LCD
Backlight
Design filter
加飾フィルターTFT glass substrates AN100
AN100 is alkali-free glass It does not contain alkaline substances (soda ash) that are harmful to TFTs
Cross-section diagram of a LCD TV
Surface
AN100
TFT Glass Substrates
copyAGC Inc 35
0 10 20 30
One-fifthAN Wizus 7ppm
AN100 33ppm
（AGC）
Thermal Compaction（10minutes Heated to 600）
Resolution
～300ppi ～400ppi
～500ppi
500ppi～
HD (High Definition) model
Full HD model
～G45
G45 amp G6
High-resolution LTPS
AN100
AN WizusTM
a-Si Spec
Display glass substrates with worldrsquos lowest thermal shrinkage AN Wizustrade
Automotive Glass
copyAGC Inc 24
General name Product description
BasicautomotiveGlass
Laminated glass Consists of two pieces of glass with an interlayer film in between Very few fragments scatter even when glass breaks and objects do not penetrate the glass easily Excellent for crimedisaster prevention
Tempered glass Glass with enhanced strength and safety through heating and cooling processes Tempered glass gets crumbled into small pebble-sized pieces at the time of breakage
Value-add automotive glass
Comfort
99 UV cut glass Cuts over 99 of ultraviolet rays Effective in preventing sun burn and damage on interior materials
IR cut glass
Heat-shielding glass that has good radio transmission and blocks approximately 90 of infrared rays with the special interlayer film between two pieces of glass Effectively blocks the wavelength that causes frizzling sensations on skin
Heat-shielding glass that effectively reflects infrared rays with special coating on the inner surface
Privacy glass Special colorant element added to the glass composition Provides greater privacy and heat shielding effect
Acoustic glass Laminated glass with improved acoustic insulation Provides a quieter driving experience
Laminated side window Laminated glass used in side doors Provides greater crime prevention and acoustic insulation
Visibility
Water repellent door glass
Automotive door glass with high reactive fluorine and silicone coating Provides excellent water repellency and strength as well as improved visibility in the rain
Snow-melting Ice-melting front glass
Windshield with conductive ink (heating element) printed on the surface Provides snow-melting and ice-melting functions using electric current
Electro-thermal defogging glass
Rear glass with conductive ink (heating element) printed on the surface which provides anti-fogging function using electric current
Informationtelecommunications
Printed glass antenna Automotive antenna with conductive ink printed on the glass surface Provides flexibility in design and excellent durability
Embedded DTV glass antenna
DTV (Digital Television) antenna that is sealed on the windshield Provides flexibility in design and excellent durability
Glass for head-up display Windshield with a speed meter and other indicators displayed on the glass
Design Module assy window Glass with the peripheral resin parts all integrated in a single unit
IR-blocking Glass
copyAGC Inc 25
UV absorbent kneaded into interlayer
Efficiently blocks middle infrared rays (IR) which cause the skin to feel heat under the sun and reduces irritations caused by direct sunlight
Provides greater interior comfort and improves fuel efficiency by controlling temperature increase inside the vehicle
Filters out approximately 99 of UVrays which can cause aging of the skin
Good radio-wave transmission
Increased comfort by cutting both IR amp UV rays
UV Visible light
Near-infrared Middle -infrared
Comparison in the Penetration of Sunrays
Pene
trat
ion
()
Normal green glass
A significant cut in middle infrared rays which cause the skin to feel heat
IR-Cut Glass
Glass
Interlayer
IR AbsorbentWavelength (nm)
Coolverretrade
UV-blocking Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 26
The world first1 approx 992 UV blocking tempered glass for automotive front door windows developed from womenrsquos standpoint
According to a face to face survey with a particular focus on female drivers in Japan what they are most concerned about automotive glasswindows is UV rays
Excellent UV blocking performance is achieved with a newly developed high-performance UV absorbing layer on the surface of existing UV blocking glass
UV Verre Premium trade blocks UV rays as effectively as wearing sun-protection gloves The same heat absorption function as UV Verre
（Approx 90 UV block） (Approx 99 UV block)
ガラス無し
UV exposure test results
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20102 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050-1990
UV checker turnsinto dark red
UV checker turnsinto pale red
Almost no color change occurs
Structure of UV blocking tempered glassExisting UV blocking tempered glass
New UV blocking tempered glass
ldquoUV Verrerdquo ldquoUV Verre Premiumrdquo
UV absorbent
Existing UV blocking tempered glass
High-performanceUV absorbing layer
UV absorbent kneaded into glass
Existing UV blocking tempered glass＋High-performance UV absorbing layer
ldquoUV Verre PremiumrdquoldquoUV VerrerdquoDirect sunlight
UV Verre Premiumtrade
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 27
Blocks infrared (IR) rays as well as UV rays effectively eliminating discomfort caused by infrared rays such as ldquouncomfortable heat inside the carrdquo and ldquofrizzling sensation on the arms while drivingrdquo
Provides driving comfort and by mitigating heat inside the car and enabling drivers to reduce air conditioning use helps to lower environment impacts
Ordinary tempered glass for automotive front door windows
Results of infrared rays irradiation test
Structure of UV blocking
tempered glass onto which UV absorbent is
applied
High-performance UV and IR
absorbing layerInside the car
Outside the car
Skin surface temperature 414 degrees C feeling a frizzling sensation
Two degrees lower with no frizzlingsensationSkin surface temperature 394 degrees CResults may differ depending on the testing conditions
The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensation
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050
UV Verre Premiumtrade Cool on
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 28
The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensationAGC has achieved the worldrsquos first3
approximately 99 UV-cut for all windows covering all directions
Through employing UV absorption component of existing Privact Glass realized 99 UV cut with high level of heat insulation1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO90503 As of Nov 2015 according to AGC survey
First in the world to achieve with single sheet of glass (excluding the windshield)
UV Verre Premium Privashieldtrade
Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
copyAGC Inc 29
Washing
Inner sheet printing
Bending furnace
Glass
MoldBeveling
Layer
Outer sheetInner sheet
Lay up outskirt trimming
Inspection Packing Shipment
Pre-press
Pressing (Autoclave)
CuttingLoading of new glass
Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 30
Loading of new glass
BevelingNew Gravity Furnace
WashingPrinting
Gas Furnace
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Inspection
Packing
Shipment
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Cutting
Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
copyAGC Inc 31
Automotive Glass PlantsJapanAsia Pacific （12 plants）
Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Aichi JPNSagami JPNQinhuangdao CHNFoshan CHNSuzhou CHNCikampek IDNBangpakong THARewari (1) INDChennai (1) INDRoorkee (1) INDTaloja (1) IND
North Americas （3 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Elizabethtown KY USABellefontaine OH USASan Luis Potosiacute San Luis Potosiacute Mexico
Europe （6 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Fleurus BELAniche FRARoccasecca ITAChuderice CZENizhniy Novgorod RUSTatabanya HUN
As of March 2019
(1) Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1 plants）City State Country
Guaratingueta Sao Paulo Brazil
Glass for Displays
copyAGC Inc 32
Display Glass Products
copyAGC Inc 33
General name Product name Product description
TFT Glass Substrates AN100Alkali-free aluminosilicate glass substrates manufactured by the float process This display material has an exceptionally smooth and flat surface excellent transparency and thermal resistance
TFT Glass Substrates AN WizusTM Glass substrates with the worldrsquos lowest level of thermal shrinkage Optimal for use in high-
resolution display panels on smartphones and tablets etc
Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening Dragontrail
TMseries A specialty glass for chemical strengthening used as a cover glass for touchscreens on electronic
devices such as smartphones tablets and TVs
Glass Substrates for Touchscreen Panels
Glass substrate for touchscreen panels
Glass substrate used for touchscreens on electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets etc
Display glass products (including some of new function glass)
TFT Glass Substrates
copyAGC Inc 34
バックライト用ガラス管
Polarizing film
Polarizing film
Glass substrate
Glass substrate
Color filter
LCD
Backlight
Design filter
加飾フィルターTFT glass substrates AN100
AN100 is alkali-free glass It does not contain alkaline substances (soda ash) that are harmful to TFTs
Cross-section diagram of a LCD TV
Surface
AN100
TFT Glass Substrates
copyAGC Inc 35
0 10 20 30
One-fifthAN Wizus 7ppm
AN100 33ppm
（AGC）
Thermal Compaction（10minutes Heated to 600）
Resolution
～300ppi ～400ppi
～500ppi
500ppi～
HD (High Definition) model
Full HD model
～G45
G45 amp G6
High-resolution LTPS
AN100
AN WizusTM
a-Si Spec
Display glass substrates with worldrsquos lowest thermal shrinkage AN Wizustrade
IR-blocking Glass
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UV absorbent kneaded into interlayer
Efficiently blocks middle infrared rays (IR) which cause the skin to feel heat under the sun and reduces irritations caused by direct sunlight
Provides greater interior comfort and improves fuel efficiency by controlling temperature increase inside the vehicle
Filters out approximately 99 of UVrays which can cause aging of the skin
Good radio-wave transmission
Increased comfort by cutting both IR amp UV rays
UV Visible light
Near-infrared Middle -infrared
Comparison in the Penetration of Sunrays
Pene
trat
ion
()
Normal green glass
A significant cut in middle infrared rays which cause the skin to feel heat
IR-Cut Glass
Glass
Interlayer
IR AbsorbentWavelength (nm)
Coolverretrade
UV-blocking Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 26
The world first1 approx 992 UV blocking tempered glass for automotive front door windows developed from womenrsquos standpoint
According to a face to face survey with a particular focus on female drivers in Japan what they are most concerned about automotive glasswindows is UV rays
Excellent UV blocking performance is achieved with a newly developed high-performance UV absorbing layer on the surface of existing UV blocking glass
UV Verre Premium trade blocks UV rays as effectively as wearing sun-protection gloves The same heat absorption function as UV Verre
（Approx 90 UV block） (Approx 99 UV block)
ガラス無し
UV exposure test results
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20102 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050-1990
UV checker turnsinto dark red
UV checker turnsinto pale red
Almost no color change occurs
Structure of UV blocking tempered glassExisting UV blocking tempered glass
New UV blocking tempered glass
ldquoUV Verrerdquo ldquoUV Verre Premiumrdquo
UV absorbent
Existing UV blocking tempered glass
High-performanceUV absorbing layer
UV absorbent kneaded into glass
Existing UV blocking tempered glass＋High-performance UV absorbing layer
ldquoUV Verre PremiumrdquoldquoUV VerrerdquoDirect sunlight
UV Verre Premiumtrade
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 27
Blocks infrared (IR) rays as well as UV rays effectively eliminating discomfort caused by infrared rays such as ldquouncomfortable heat inside the carrdquo and ldquofrizzling sensation on the arms while drivingrdquo
Provides driving comfort and by mitigating heat inside the car and enabling drivers to reduce air conditioning use helps to lower environment impacts
Ordinary tempered glass for automotive front door windows
Results of infrared rays irradiation test
Structure of UV blocking
tempered glass onto which UV absorbent is
applied
High-performance UV and IR
absorbing layerInside the car
Outside the car
Skin surface temperature 414 degrees C feeling a frizzling sensation
Two degrees lower with no frizzlingsensationSkin surface temperature 394 degrees CResults may differ depending on the testing conditions
The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensation
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050
UV Verre Premiumtrade Cool on
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 28
The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensationAGC has achieved the worldrsquos first3
approximately 99 UV-cut for all windows covering all directions
Through employing UV absorption component of existing Privact Glass realized 99 UV cut with high level of heat insulation1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO90503 As of Nov 2015 according to AGC survey
First in the world to achieve with single sheet of glass (excluding the windshield)
UV Verre Premium Privashieldtrade
Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
copyAGC Inc 29
Washing
Inner sheet printing
Bending furnace
Glass
MoldBeveling
Layer
Outer sheetInner sheet
Lay up outskirt trimming
Inspection Packing Shipment
Pre-press
Pressing (Autoclave)
CuttingLoading of new glass
Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 30
Loading of new glass
BevelingNew Gravity Furnace
WashingPrinting
Gas Furnace
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Inspection
Packing
Shipment
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Cutting
Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
copyAGC Inc 31
Automotive Glass PlantsJapanAsia Pacific （12 plants）
Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Aichi JPNSagami JPNQinhuangdao CHNFoshan CHNSuzhou CHNCikampek IDNBangpakong THARewari (1) INDChennai (1) INDRoorkee (1) INDTaloja (1) IND
North Americas （3 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Elizabethtown KY USABellefontaine OH USASan Luis Potosiacute San Luis Potosiacute Mexico
Europe （6 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Fleurus BELAniche FRARoccasecca ITAChuderice CZENizhniy Novgorod RUSTatabanya HUN
As of March 2019
(1) Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1 plants）City State Country
Guaratingueta Sao Paulo Brazil
Glass for Displays
copyAGC Inc 32
Display Glass Products
copyAGC Inc 33
General name Product name Product description
TFT Glass Substrates AN100Alkali-free aluminosilicate glass substrates manufactured by the float process This display material has an exceptionally smooth and flat surface excellent transparency and thermal resistance
TFT Glass Substrates AN WizusTM Glass substrates with the worldrsquos lowest level of thermal shrinkage Optimal for use in high-
resolution display panels on smartphones and tablets etc
Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening Dragontrail
TMseries A specialty glass for chemical strengthening used as a cover glass for touchscreens on electronic
devices such as smartphones tablets and TVs
Glass Substrates for Touchscreen Panels
Glass substrate for touchscreen panels
Glass substrate used for touchscreens on electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets etc
Display glass products (including some of new function glass)
TFT Glass Substrates
copyAGC Inc 34
バックライト用ガラス管
Polarizing film
Polarizing film
Glass substrate
Glass substrate
Color filter
LCD
Backlight
Design filter
加飾フィルターTFT glass substrates AN100
AN100 is alkali-free glass It does not contain alkaline substances (soda ash) that are harmful to TFTs
Cross-section diagram of a LCD TV
Surface
AN100
TFT Glass Substrates
copyAGC Inc 35
0 10 20 30
One-fifthAN Wizus 7ppm
AN100 33ppm
（AGC）
Thermal Compaction（10minutes Heated to 600）
Resolution
～300ppi ～400ppi
～500ppi
500ppi～
HD (High Definition) model
Full HD model
～G45
G45 amp G6
High-resolution LTPS
AN100
AN WizusTM
a-Si Spec
Display glass substrates with worldrsquos lowest thermal shrinkage AN Wizustrade
UV-blocking Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 26
The world first1 approx 992 UV blocking tempered glass for automotive front door windows developed from womenrsquos standpoint
According to a face to face survey with a particular focus on female drivers in Japan what they are most concerned about automotive glasswindows is UV rays
Excellent UV blocking performance is achieved with a newly developed high-performance UV absorbing layer on the surface of existing UV blocking glass
UV Verre Premium trade blocks UV rays as effectively as wearing sun-protection gloves The same heat absorption function as UV Verre
（Approx 90 UV block） (Approx 99 UV block)
ガラス無し
UV exposure test results
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20102 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050-1990
UV checker turnsinto dark red
UV checker turnsinto pale red
Almost no color change occurs
Structure of UV blocking tempered glassExisting UV blocking tempered glass
New UV blocking tempered glass
ldquoUV Verrerdquo ldquoUV Verre Premiumrdquo
UV absorbent
Existing UV blocking tempered glass
High-performanceUV absorbing layer
UV absorbent kneaded into glass
Existing UV blocking tempered glass＋High-performance UV absorbing layer
ldquoUV Verre PremiumrdquoldquoUV VerrerdquoDirect sunlight
UV Verre Premiumtrade
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 27
Blocks infrared (IR) rays as well as UV rays effectively eliminating discomfort caused by infrared rays such as ldquouncomfortable heat inside the carrdquo and ldquofrizzling sensation on the arms while drivingrdquo
Provides driving comfort and by mitigating heat inside the car and enabling drivers to reduce air conditioning use helps to lower environment impacts
Ordinary tempered glass for automotive front door windows
Results of infrared rays irradiation test
Structure of UV blocking
tempered glass onto which UV absorbent is
applied
High-performance UV and IR
absorbing layerInside the car
Outside the car
Skin surface temperature 414 degrees C feeling a frizzling sensation
Two degrees lower with no frizzlingsensationSkin surface temperature 394 degrees CResults may differ depending on the testing conditions
The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensation
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050
UV Verre Premiumtrade Cool on
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 28
The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensationAGC has achieved the worldrsquos first3
approximately 99 UV-cut for all windows covering all directions
Through employing UV absorption component of existing Privact Glass realized 99 UV cut with high level of heat insulation1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO90503 As of Nov 2015 according to AGC survey
First in the world to achieve with single sheet of glass (excluding the windshield)
UV Verre Premium Privashieldtrade
Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
copyAGC Inc 29
Washing
Inner sheet printing
Bending furnace
Glass
MoldBeveling
Layer
Outer sheetInner sheet
Lay up outskirt trimming
Inspection Packing Shipment
Pre-press
Pressing (Autoclave)
CuttingLoading of new glass
Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 30
Loading of new glass
BevelingNew Gravity Furnace
WashingPrinting
Gas Furnace
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Inspection
Packing
Shipment
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Cutting
Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
copyAGC Inc 31
Automotive Glass PlantsJapanAsia Pacific （12 plants）
Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Aichi JPNSagami JPNQinhuangdao CHNFoshan CHNSuzhou CHNCikampek IDNBangpakong THARewari (1) INDChennai (1) INDRoorkee (1) INDTaloja (1) IND
North Americas （3 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Elizabethtown KY USABellefontaine OH USASan Luis Potosiacute San Luis Potosiacute Mexico
Europe （6 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Fleurus BELAniche FRARoccasecca ITAChuderice CZENizhniy Novgorod RUSTatabanya HUN
As of March 2019
(1) Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1 plants）City State Country
Guaratingueta Sao Paulo Brazil
Glass for Displays
copyAGC Inc 32
Display Glass Products
copyAGC Inc 33
General name Product name Product description
TFT Glass Substrates AN100Alkali-free aluminosilicate glass substrates manufactured by the float process This display material has an exceptionally smooth and flat surface excellent transparency and thermal resistance
TFT Glass Substrates AN WizusTM Glass substrates with the worldrsquos lowest level of thermal shrinkage Optimal for use in high-
resolution display panels on smartphones and tablets etc
Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening Dragontrail
TMseries A specialty glass for chemical strengthening used as a cover glass for touchscreens on electronic
devices such as smartphones tablets and TVs
Glass Substrates for Touchscreen Panels
Glass substrate for touchscreen panels
Glass substrate used for touchscreens on electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets etc
Display glass products (including some of new function glass)
TFT Glass Substrates
copyAGC Inc 34
バックライト用ガラス管
Polarizing film
Polarizing film
Glass substrate
Glass substrate
Color filter
LCD
Backlight
Design filter
加飾フィルターTFT glass substrates AN100
AN100 is alkali-free glass It does not contain alkaline substances (soda ash) that are harmful to TFTs
Cross-section diagram of a LCD TV
Surface
AN100
TFT Glass Substrates
copyAGC Inc 35
0 10 20 30
One-fifthAN Wizus 7ppm
AN100 33ppm
（AGC）
Thermal Compaction（10minutes Heated to 600）
Resolution
～300ppi ～400ppi
～500ppi
500ppi～
HD (High Definition) model
Full HD model
～G45
G45 amp G6
High-resolution LTPS
AN100
AN WizusTM
a-Si Spec
Display glass substrates with worldrsquos lowest thermal shrinkage AN Wizustrade
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 27
Blocks infrared (IR) rays as well as UV rays effectively eliminating discomfort caused by infrared rays such as ldquouncomfortable heat inside the carrdquo and ldquofrizzling sensation on the arms while drivingrdquo
Provides driving comfort and by mitigating heat inside the car and enabling drivers to reduce air conditioning use helps to lower environment impacts
Ordinary tempered glass for automotive front door windows
Results of infrared rays irradiation test
Structure of UV blocking
tempered glass onto which UV absorbent is
applied
High-performance UV and IR
absorbing layerInside the car
Outside the car
Skin surface temperature 414 degrees C feeling a frizzling sensation
Two degrees lower with no frizzlingsensationSkin surface temperature 394 degrees CResults may differ depending on the testing conditions
The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensation
1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO9050
UV Verre Premiumtrade Cool on
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 28
The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensationAGC has achieved the worldrsquos first3
approximately 99 UV-cut for all windows covering all directions
Through employing UV absorption component of existing Privact Glass realized 99 UV cut with high level of heat insulation1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO90503 As of Nov 2015 according to AGC survey
First in the world to achieve with single sheet of glass (excluding the windshield)
UV Verre Premium Privashieldtrade
Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
copyAGC Inc 29
Washing
Inner sheet printing
Bending furnace
Glass
MoldBeveling
Layer
Outer sheetInner sheet
Lay up outskirt trimming
Inspection Packing Shipment
Pre-press
Pressing (Autoclave)
CuttingLoading of new glass
Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 30
Loading of new glass
BevelingNew Gravity Furnace
WashingPrinting
Gas Furnace
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Inspection
Packing
Shipment
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Cutting
Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
copyAGC Inc 31
Automotive Glass PlantsJapanAsia Pacific （12 plants）
Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Aichi JPNSagami JPNQinhuangdao CHNFoshan CHNSuzhou CHNCikampek IDNBangpakong THARewari (1) INDChennai (1) INDRoorkee (1) INDTaloja (1) IND
North Americas （3 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Elizabethtown KY USABellefontaine OH USASan Luis Potosiacute San Luis Potosiacute Mexico
Europe （6 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Fleurus BELAniche FRARoccasecca ITAChuderice CZENizhniy Novgorod RUSTatabanya HUN
As of March 2019
(1) Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1 plants）City State Country
Guaratingueta Sao Paulo Brazil
Glass for Displays
copyAGC Inc 32
Display Glass Products
copyAGC Inc 33
General name Product name Product description
TFT Glass Substrates AN100Alkali-free aluminosilicate glass substrates manufactured by the float process This display material has an exceptionally smooth and flat surface excellent transparency and thermal resistance
TFT Glass Substrates AN WizusTM Glass substrates with the worldrsquos lowest level of thermal shrinkage Optimal for use in high-
resolution display panels on smartphones and tablets etc
Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening Dragontrail
TMseries A specialty glass for chemical strengthening used as a cover glass for touchscreens on electronic
devices such as smartphones tablets and TVs
Glass Substrates for Touchscreen Panels
Glass substrate for touchscreen panels
Glass substrate used for touchscreens on electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets etc
Display glass products (including some of new function glass)
TFT Glass Substrates
copyAGC Inc 34
バックライト用ガラス管
Polarizing film
Polarizing film
Glass substrate
Glass substrate
Color filter
LCD
Backlight
Design filter
加飾フィルターTFT glass substrates AN100
AN100 is alkali-free glass It does not contain alkaline substances (soda ash) that are harmful to TFTs
Cross-section diagram of a LCD TV
Surface
AN100
TFT Glass Substrates
copyAGC Inc 35
0 10 20 30
One-fifthAN Wizus 7ppm
AN100 33ppm
（AGC）
Thermal Compaction（10minutes Heated to 600）
Resolution
～300ppi ～400ppi
～500ppi
500ppi～
HD (High Definition) model
Full HD model
～G45
G45 amp G6
High-resolution LTPS
AN100
AN WizusTM
a-Si Spec
Display glass substrates with worldrsquos lowest thermal shrinkage AN Wizustrade
IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 28
The world first1 tempered glass for automotive front door windows blocking approx 992 of UV rays while reducing uncomfortable frizzing sensationAGC has achieved the worldrsquos first3
approximately 99 UV-cut for all windows covering all directions
Through employing UV absorption component of existing Privact Glass realized 99 UV cut with high level of heat insulation1 Based on AGC data as of Dec 20122 AGCrsquos survey data based on ISO90503 As of Nov 2015 according to AGC survey
First in the world to achieve with single sheet of glass (excluding the windshield)
UV Verre Premium Privashieldtrade
Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
copyAGC Inc 29
Washing
Inner sheet printing
Bending furnace
Glass
MoldBeveling
Layer
Outer sheetInner sheet
Lay up outskirt trimming
Inspection Packing Shipment
Pre-press
Pressing (Autoclave)
CuttingLoading of new glass
Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 30
Loading of new glass
BevelingNew Gravity Furnace
WashingPrinting
Gas Furnace
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Inspection
Packing
Shipment
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Cutting
Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
copyAGC Inc 31
Automotive Glass PlantsJapanAsia Pacific （12 plants）
Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Aichi JPNSagami JPNQinhuangdao CHNFoshan CHNSuzhou CHNCikampek IDNBangpakong THARewari (1) INDChennai (1) INDRoorkee (1) INDTaloja (1) IND
North Americas （3 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Elizabethtown KY USABellefontaine OH USASan Luis Potosiacute San Luis Potosiacute Mexico
Europe （6 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Fleurus BELAniche FRARoccasecca ITAChuderice CZENizhniy Novgorod RUSTatabanya HUN
As of March 2019
(1) Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1 plants）City State Country
Guaratingueta Sao Paulo Brazil
Glass for Displays
copyAGC Inc 32
Display Glass Products
copyAGC Inc 33
General name Product name Product description
TFT Glass Substrates AN100Alkali-free aluminosilicate glass substrates manufactured by the float process This display material has an exceptionally smooth and flat surface excellent transparency and thermal resistance
TFT Glass Substrates AN WizusTM Glass substrates with the worldrsquos lowest level of thermal shrinkage Optimal for use in high-
resolution display panels on smartphones and tablets etc
Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening Dragontrail
TMseries A specialty glass for chemical strengthening used as a cover glass for touchscreens on electronic
devices such as smartphones tablets and TVs
Glass Substrates for Touchscreen Panels
Glass substrate for touchscreen panels
Glass substrate used for touchscreens on electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets etc
Display glass products (including some of new function glass)
TFT Glass Substrates
copyAGC Inc 34
バックライト用ガラス管
Polarizing film
Polarizing film
Glass substrate
Glass substrate
Color filter
LCD
Backlight
Design filter
加飾フィルターTFT glass substrates AN100
AN100 is alkali-free glass It does not contain alkaline substances (soda ash) that are harmful to TFTs
Cross-section diagram of a LCD TV
Surface
AN100
TFT Glass Substrates
copyAGC Inc 35
0 10 20 30
One-fifthAN Wizus 7ppm
AN100 33ppm
（AGC）
Thermal Compaction（10minutes Heated to 600）
Resolution
～300ppi ～400ppi
～500ppi
500ppi～
HD (High Definition) model
Full HD model
～G45
G45 amp G6
High-resolution LTPS
AN100
AN WizusTM
a-Si Spec
Display glass substrates with worldrsquos lowest thermal shrinkage AN Wizustrade
Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
copyAGC Inc 29
Washing
Inner sheet printing
Bending furnace
Glass
MoldBeveling
Layer
Outer sheetInner sheet
Lay up outskirt trimming
Inspection Packing Shipment
Pre-press
Pressing (Autoclave)
CuttingLoading of new glass
Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 30
Loading of new glass
BevelingNew Gravity Furnace
WashingPrinting
Gas Furnace
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Inspection
Packing
Shipment
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Cutting
Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
copyAGC Inc 31
Automotive Glass PlantsJapanAsia Pacific （12 plants）
Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Aichi JPNSagami JPNQinhuangdao CHNFoshan CHNSuzhou CHNCikampek IDNBangpakong THARewari (1) INDChennai (1) INDRoorkee (1) INDTaloja (1) IND
North Americas （3 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Elizabethtown KY USABellefontaine OH USASan Luis Potosiacute San Luis Potosiacute Mexico
Europe （6 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Fleurus BELAniche FRARoccasecca ITAChuderice CZENizhniy Novgorod RUSTatabanya HUN
As of March 2019
(1) Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1 plants）City State Country
Guaratingueta Sao Paulo Brazil
Glass for Displays
copyAGC Inc 32
Display Glass Products
copyAGC Inc 33
General name Product name Product description
TFT Glass Substrates AN100Alkali-free aluminosilicate glass substrates manufactured by the float process This display material has an exceptionally smooth and flat surface excellent transparency and thermal resistance
TFT Glass Substrates AN WizusTM Glass substrates with the worldrsquos lowest level of thermal shrinkage Optimal for use in high-
resolution display panels on smartphones and tablets etc
Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening Dragontrail
TMseries A specialty glass for chemical strengthening used as a cover glass for touchscreens on electronic
devices such as smartphones tablets and TVs
Glass Substrates for Touchscreen Panels
Glass substrate for touchscreen panels
Glass substrate used for touchscreens on electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets etc
Display glass products (including some of new function glass)
TFT Glass Substrates
copyAGC Inc 34
バックライト用ガラス管
Polarizing film
Polarizing film
Glass substrate
Glass substrate
Color filter
LCD
Backlight
Design filter
加飾フィルターTFT glass substrates AN100
AN100 is alkali-free glass It does not contain alkaline substances (soda ash) that are harmful to TFTs
Cross-section diagram of a LCD TV
Surface
AN100
TFT Glass Substrates
copyAGC Inc 35
0 10 20 30
One-fifthAN Wizus 7ppm
AN100 33ppm
（AGC）
Thermal Compaction（10minutes Heated to 600）
Resolution
～300ppi ～400ppi
～500ppi
500ppi～
HD (High Definition) model
Full HD model
～G45
G45 amp G6
High-resolution LTPS
AN100
AN WizusTM
a-Si Spec
Display glass substrates with worldrsquos lowest thermal shrinkage AN Wizustrade
Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
copyAGC Inc 30
Loading of new glass
BevelingNew Gravity Furnace
WashingPrinting
Gas Furnace
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Inspection
Packing
Shipment
Cooling device
Heating furnace
Cutting
Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
copyAGC Inc 31
Automotive Glass PlantsJapanAsia Pacific （12 plants）
Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Aichi JPNSagami JPNQinhuangdao CHNFoshan CHNSuzhou CHNCikampek IDNBangpakong THARewari (1) INDChennai (1) INDRoorkee (1) INDTaloja (1) IND
North Americas （3 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Elizabethtown KY USABellefontaine OH USASan Luis Potosiacute San Luis Potosiacute Mexico
Europe （6 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Fleurus BELAniche FRARoccasecca ITAChuderice CZENizhniy Novgorod RUSTatabanya HUN
As of March 2019
(1) Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1 plants）City State Country
Guaratingueta Sao Paulo Brazil
Glass for Displays
copyAGC Inc 32
Display Glass Products
copyAGC Inc 33
General name Product name Product description
TFT Glass Substrates AN100Alkali-free aluminosilicate glass substrates manufactured by the float process This display material has an exceptionally smooth and flat surface excellent transparency and thermal resistance
TFT Glass Substrates AN WizusTM Glass substrates with the worldrsquos lowest level of thermal shrinkage Optimal for use in high-
resolution display panels on smartphones and tablets etc
Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening Dragontrail
TMseries A specialty glass for chemical strengthening used as a cover glass for touchscreens on electronic
devices such as smartphones tablets and TVs
Glass Substrates for Touchscreen Panels
Glass substrate for touchscreen panels
Glass substrate used for touchscreens on electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets etc
Display glass products (including some of new function glass)
TFT Glass Substrates
copyAGC Inc 34
バックライト用ガラス管
Polarizing film
Polarizing film
Glass substrate
Glass substrate
Color filter
LCD
Backlight
Design filter
加飾フィルターTFT glass substrates AN100
AN100 is alkali-free glass It does not contain alkaline substances (soda ash) that are harmful to TFTs
Cross-section diagram of a LCD TV
Surface
AN100
TFT Glass Substrates
copyAGC Inc 35
0 10 20 30
One-fifthAN Wizus 7ppm
AN100 33ppm
（AGC）
Thermal Compaction（10minutes Heated to 600）
Resolution
～300ppi ～400ppi
～500ppi
500ppi～
HD (High Definition) model
Full HD model
～G45
G45 amp G6
High-resolution LTPS
AN100
AN WizusTM
a-Si Spec
Display glass substrates with worldrsquos lowest thermal shrinkage AN Wizustrade
Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
copyAGC Inc 31
Automotive Glass PlantsJapanAsia Pacific （12 plants）
Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Aichi JPNSagami JPNQinhuangdao CHNFoshan CHNSuzhou CHNCikampek IDNBangpakong THARewari (1) INDChennai (1) INDRoorkee (1) INDTaloja (1) IND
North Americas （3 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｓｔａｔｅ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Elizabethtown KY USABellefontaine OH USASan Luis Potosiacute San Luis Potosiacute Mexico
Europe （6 plants）Ｃｉｔｙ Ｃｏｕｎｔｒｙ
Fleurus BELAniche FRARoccasecca ITAChuderice CZENizhniy Novgorod RUSTatabanya HUN
As of March 2019
(1) Equity method affiliate
South Americas（1 plants）City State Country
Guaratingueta Sao Paulo Brazil
Glass for Displays
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Display Glass Products
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General name Product name Product description
TFT Glass Substrates AN100Alkali-free aluminosilicate glass substrates manufactured by the float process This display material has an exceptionally smooth and flat surface excellent transparency and thermal resistance
TFT Glass Substrates AN WizusTM Glass substrates with the worldrsquos lowest level of thermal shrinkage Optimal for use in high-
resolution display panels on smartphones and tablets etc
Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening Dragontrail
TMseries A specialty glass for chemical strengthening used as a cover glass for touchscreens on electronic
devices such as smartphones tablets and TVs
Glass Substrates for Touchscreen Panels
Glass substrate for touchscreen panels
Glass substrate used for touchscreens on electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets etc
Display glass products (including some of new function glass)
TFT Glass Substrates
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バックライト用ガラス管
Polarizing film
Polarizing film
Glass substrate
Glass substrate
Color filter
LCD
Backlight
Design filter
加飾フィルターTFT glass substrates AN100
AN100 is alkali-free glass It does not contain alkaline substances (soda ash) that are harmful to TFTs
Cross-section diagram of a LCD TV
Surface
AN100
TFT Glass Substrates
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0 10 20 30
One-fifthAN Wizus 7ppm
AN100 33ppm
（AGC）
Thermal Compaction（10minutes Heated to 600）
Resolution
～300ppi ～400ppi
～500ppi
500ppi～
HD (High Definition) model
Full HD model
～G45
G45 amp G6
High-resolution LTPS
AN100
AN WizusTM
a-Si Spec
Display glass substrates with worldrsquos lowest thermal shrinkage AN Wizustrade
Glass for Displays
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Display Glass Products
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General name Product name Product description
TFT Glass Substrates AN100Alkali-free aluminosilicate glass substrates manufactured by the float process This display material has an exceptionally smooth and flat surface excellent transparency and thermal resistance
TFT Glass Substrates AN WizusTM Glass substrates with the worldrsquos lowest level of thermal shrinkage Optimal for use in high-
resolution display panels on smartphones and tablets etc
Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening Dragontrail
TMseries A specialty glass for chemical strengthening used as a cover glass for touchscreens on electronic
devices such as smartphones tablets and TVs
Glass Substrates for Touchscreen Panels
Glass substrate for touchscreen panels
Glass substrate used for touchscreens on electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets etc
Display glass products (including some of new function glass)
TFT Glass Substrates
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バックライト用ガラス管
Polarizing film
Polarizing film
Glass substrate
Glass substrate
Color filter
LCD
Backlight
Design filter
加飾フィルターTFT glass substrates AN100
AN100 is alkali-free glass It does not contain alkaline substances (soda ash) that are harmful to TFTs
Cross-section diagram of a LCD TV
Surface
AN100
TFT Glass Substrates
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0 10 20 30
One-fifthAN Wizus 7ppm
AN100 33ppm
（AGC）
Thermal Compaction（10minutes Heated to 600）
Resolution
～300ppi ～400ppi
～500ppi
500ppi～
HD (High Definition) model
Full HD model
～G45
G45 amp G6
High-resolution LTPS
AN100
AN WizusTM
a-Si Spec
Display glass substrates with worldrsquos lowest thermal shrinkage AN Wizustrade
Display Glass Products
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General name Product name Product description
TFT Glass Substrates AN100Alkali-free aluminosilicate glass substrates manufactured by the float process This display material has an exceptionally smooth and flat surface excellent transparency and thermal resistance
TFT Glass Substrates AN WizusTM Glass substrates with the worldrsquos lowest level of thermal shrinkage Optimal for use in high-
resolution display panels on smartphones and tablets etc
Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening Dragontrail
TMseries A specialty glass for chemical strengthening used as a cover glass for touchscreens on electronic
devices such as smartphones tablets and TVs
Glass Substrates for Touchscreen Panels
Glass substrate for touchscreen panels
Glass substrate used for touchscreens on electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets etc
Display glass products (including some of new function glass)
TFT Glass Substrates
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バックライト用ガラス管
Polarizing film
Polarizing film
Glass substrate
Glass substrate
Color filter
LCD
Backlight
Design filter
加飾フィルターTFT glass substrates AN100
AN100 is alkali-free glass It does not contain alkaline substances (soda ash) that are harmful to TFTs
Cross-section diagram of a LCD TV
Surface
AN100
TFT Glass Substrates
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0 10 20 30
One-fifthAN Wizus 7ppm
AN100 33ppm
（AGC）
Thermal Compaction（10minutes Heated to 600）
Resolution
～300ppi ～400ppi
～500ppi
500ppi～
HD (High Definition) model
Full HD model
～G45
G45 amp G6
High-resolution LTPS
AN100
AN WizusTM
a-Si Spec
Display glass substrates with worldrsquos lowest thermal shrinkage AN Wizustrade
TFT Glass Substrates
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バックライト用ガラス管
Polarizing film
Polarizing film
Glass substrate
Glass substrate
Color filter
LCD
Backlight
Design filter
加飾フィルターTFT glass substrates AN100
AN100 is alkali-free glass It does not contain alkaline substances (soda ash) that are harmful to TFTs
Cross-section diagram of a LCD TV
Surface
AN100
TFT Glass Substrates
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0 10 20 30
One-fifthAN Wizus 7ppm
AN100 33ppm
（AGC）
Thermal Compaction（10minutes Heated to 600）
Resolution
～300ppi ～400ppi
～500ppi
500ppi～
HD (High Definition) model
Full HD model
～G45
G45 amp G6
High-resolution LTPS
AN100
AN WizusTM
a-Si Spec
Display glass substrates with worldrsquos lowest thermal shrinkage AN Wizustrade
TFT Glass Substrates
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0 10 20 30
One-fifthAN Wizus 7ppm
AN100 33ppm
（AGC）
Thermal Compaction（10minutes Heated to 600）
Resolution
～300ppi ～400ppi
～500ppi
500ppi～
HD (High Definition) model
Full HD model
～G45
G45 amp G6
High-resolution LTPS
AN100
AN WizusTM
a-Si Spec
Display glass substrates with worldrsquos lowest thermal shrinkage AN Wizustrade
Graph1
Sheet1
Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
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Thin
gla
ss
form
ing
Cut
ting
(raw
floa
t gla
ss)
Mel
ting
Anne
alin
g
Float Process Inline Polishing Process
ltRaw Glass Production Processgt ltPrecision Cutting and Polishing Processgt
(mass production large size and low cost) (very flat precision surface form)
Cut
ting
(sub
stra
tes)
Bev
elin
g
One
-sid
ed
polis
hing
Cle
anin
g
Pack
ing
and
ship
ping
TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
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Float Process
InspectionCutting
Annealing
Float Bath (Forming)
Fining Furnace
Feeder of Materials Melting Furnace
Regenerator
The float process has greater effective width which allows the production of a multiple
number of large-sized glass substrates at a time
G5 G8
AGCrsquos Float Process Cutting Image
Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
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3130times2880
G10
400times300
G11994
1996
2000
2003
2004
2005
2006
470times370
G2
G3
650times550
G4
880times680
G5
1300times1100
G6
1850times1500
G75
2250times1950
2500times2200
20rdquo TV
28rdquo TV32rdquo TV
37rdquo TV
45rdquo TV
52rdquo TV
65rdquo TV
G8
57rdquotimes 8
2009
108rdquo TVSubstrate Thickness07mm
Unitmm
Manufacturing Bases
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Product Plants Region
TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
Kansai Plant (Amagasaki factory) Japan
Kansai Plant (Takasago factory) Japan
AGC Display Glass Yonezawa Japan
AGC Display Glass Taiwan Taiwan
AGC Fine Techno Korea Korea
AGC Display Glass Ochang Korea
AGC Display Glass (Kunshan) China
AGC Display Glass (Shenzhen) China
AGC Display Glass (Keishu) China
AGC Advanced Electronics Display Glass (Shenzhen) China
Specialty glass for display applications
Kansai Plant (Amagasaki factory) Japan
Kansai Plant (Takasago factory) Japan
AGC Flat Glass (Dalian) China
AGC Flat Glass Thailand Thailand
Glass substrates for touchscreen panels AGC Flat Glass Thailand Thailand
Glass substrates for displays (including some new function glass products)As of March 2019
New Function Glass
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Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
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Structure of touchscreen devices
Acrylic Dragontrail
Characteristics of Dragontrailtrade series Strength Comparison of Dragontrailtrade series
Realizes a level of strength far beyond that of conventional soda-lime glass
Highly resistant to scratches and features a beautiful pristine finish compared with resin
Dragontrailtrade is manufactured by using the float method a highly efficient production method as compared with fusion method and other manufacturing process
Strength test(three-point bend test on 11 mm-thick glass plate)
Abrasion Test (Comparison with acrylic resin)
Cover materialTouchscreen glass
LCD panel
BacklightElectric
circuit board
Ordinary soda lime glass
6 times stronger
Dragontrail
DragontrailX
8 times stronger
Dragontrailtrade series
Dragontrail X has 30 greater strength than Dragontrail
When compared with glass of the same thickness
A specialty glass for chemical strengthening used as a cover glass for touchscreensof smartphones tablet PCs TVs and other electronic devices
化学強化用特殊ガラス
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With exceptional strength and high-end appearance chemically strengthend Dragontrail brings new possibilities to automotive interior design
Value added interior with safety + function + design
strong
shinyand
Strength and stability of Dragontrail contributes to safe and comfort driving experience
High scratch resistancy and various surface treatment options provide long lasting surface beauty clear display image under all environment and smooth touch surface
Dragontrailtrade series
ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
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Glass substrate for touchscreens measuring just 023 mm helps create lighter-weight smart phones and tablet PCs AGC also succeeded in the development of 020mm thick prototype
Soda-lime glass has resistance to discoloring under ultraviolet radiation and heat deformation It serves as a highly durable touch sensor
Good workability the glass can be cut after chemical strengthening or electric circuit coating
Manufactured using the float method for high-efficiency productionThicknesses can vary from 023mm to 11mm in response to a wide variety of needs of
customers Comparison of 028 mm glass substrate for touchscreens with a coin
Structure of Touchscreen LCDs
Cover material
Touchscreenglass
LCD panelBacklightElectric circuit board
Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
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AGCrsquos newly developed direct bonding technology improves display quality
The newly-developed resin enables optical bonding with no air bubbles as the bubbles formed during the bonding process are automatically absorbed in the resin on the bonding surfaceImproved bonding technology successfully eliminates complex manufacturing processes including high-temperature amp high-pressure treatment thereby achieving greater productivity compared with conventional methodsThis new bonding technology is expected to be used for large-sized
displays It is also suitable for IPS-mode LCDs which is prone to have ununiformimage quality due to the pressure created when the cover glass is bonded to the LCDs Going forward AGCrsquos new cover glass is expected to be used in these and many other types of LCDs
Structure of liquid crystal displays
AGCrsquos proprietary resin for direct bonding
Display Device
Back frame
Cover glass
Self-adhesive glass for optical bonding
FrontFront
Display Device
Layer of air
Back frame
Cover glass
Resin layer for direct bonding
Cover glass such as DragontrailTM
Self-adhesive glass for optical bonding as seen from the adhesive side
AGCrsquos direct bonding technology improves
display quality
Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
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LCD monitor attached directly onto window glass It minimizes glare and reflection and delivers clear and high-contrast images
No cooling fan required Low power consumption as compared to conventional digital signage
Space saving Thin and lightweight LCD module is firmly attached onto the glass surface
Can be installed onto existing glass walls ampwindows (Preliminary glass check will be necessary) Display monitor can be detached from the glass wall for removal
Infoverretrade WINDOW
infoverretradeinfoverretrade is a new-generation signage that has a LCD monitor directly attached onto a glass surface Minimizing light reflection it offers great viewing experience
AGCs optical bonding technology
Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
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The infoverretrade is a glass signage product consisting of an LCD display that is directly laminated onto glass using special resin and lamination technology developed by AGC
The infoverretrade series line-up
infoverretradeSaves space and energy while giving the impression of floating
infoverretradeMIRRORThis design mirror delivers with high color-reproducibility with low power consumption and silent operation
infoverretradeTOUCHA vivid multi-touch display with no parallax effect between the touch and display surfaces
infoverretradeSEE-THROUGHDisplays vivid images through which real objects can be seen by utilizing high color-reproducibility and transparency
Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
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Glascenetrade is a transparent glass screen that clearly displays images from a projector while retaining its transparency There are front and rear projection types available allowing flexibility in the location of the projector Retains transparency during image projection Clearer image and less haze as compared with conventional products Offers sharp images with very little distortion as compared with conventional products Compatible with various projectors
Large size available can be installed on a curvedsurface
No battery required Easy maintenance
Power ONPower OFF
Glascenetrade
For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
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AGC is working to develop practical applications for the roll-to-roll process
AGCrsquos technology is expected to contribute to the development of flexible displays and lighter-weight displays
AGCrsquos unique carrier glass technology allows customers to process ultra thin glass without altering their existing production process
Thickness 50μm
Ultra thin Glass ldquoSpoolrdquo
Ultra thin glass rolled into a coil
Carrier Glass Technology
Ultra thin glass(Thickness 100μm)
Carrier glass(Thickness 05mm)
SPOOLtrade
Electronic Materials
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Electronic Materials
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General name Product name Product description
Synthetic quartz lens materials Synthetic quartz Synthetic quartz glass optimally designed for use in the range between vacuum ultraviolet and
near infrared
Glass fritpaste Glass frit glass paste Glass materials used mainly in the field of electronics for insulation airtight sealing and protection purposes
Optical planar devices Optical planar devicesWorld-first optical devices that integrate glass substrate technology organic thin film technology and optical design technology Developed exclusively by AGC these opticaldevices are used in optical pickups for CDs DVDs Blu-Rays and HD-DVDs and various optical devices including optical imaging devices and optical communication devices
Micro glass Aspherical glass mold lenses
High form-accuracy lenses developed based on AGCrsquos accumulated technologies in materials development press molding optical design and optical assessment Used for digital cameras and digital video cameras etc
Glass-ceramics substrate GCHPtrade for high-power LED lighting
GCHPtrade Glass-ceramics substrate for high-power LED lighting
Plastic optical fiber cable FONTEXtradeWorld-first optical fiber capable of high-capacity data communication at 10Gbps and above FONTEXtrade can transmit data even when bended or knotted tightly which cannot be done with conventional silica-based fiber or POF
Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
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Ceria Slurry for Polishing(CMP) Process
Lithography Process Materials and parts
Sput
terin
g
Highly-pure synthetic quartz developed by combining AGCrsquos long-established technological expertise and know-how in the fields of fine glass chemicals and ceramics
Supply substrates for photomasks and stepper lens materials and others with excellent properties such as low thermal expansion coefficients high optical transmission at deep ultraviolet rays and outstanding chemical durability etc
Customized slurry and polishing solutions that accommodate customerrsquos design policies and CMP processes taking advantage of our integrated production process starting from abrasive manufacture through to slurry
High-purity SiC （silicon carbide）
Extremely-High Purity SiC Materials
Dimensional accuracy is achieved to meet the needs of customers utilizing the leading-edge coating facilities despite its difficulty of processing
High-temperature Diffusion Process Lithography Process
Application Example
Digital Camera Materials
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CMOSCCD sensor
CCD blue filter is used to adjust the wavelength sensitivity between picture elements and naked eyesAvailable from 02mm thickness AGCrsquos blue filters contribute to the development of thinner cameras
CMOSCCD blue filters
Digital camera lensesBased on its accumulated technologies in materials development press molding optical design and optical assessment AGC offers lenses with high form accuracy for a wide variety of camera lenses from single-lens reflex cameras to mobile phones
Aspherical lenses for camera-equipped mobile phones
CMOSCCD blue filters
Aspherical lenses for digital cameras
Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
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Glass-ceramics substrate GCHPtrade enables high-brightness and high-durability for LED lighting
Respond to high-output LED applications that require high-brightness such as automotive headlights and outdoor lighting and illumination
Even in thinner substrates high-reflectivity ensures high-brightness
Excellent heat dispassion design improved the durability of the substrate under the strong heat generated by increased power output Also the reflectivity does not deteriorate over a prolonged period
Suitable for a wide range of applications as excellent moldability enables a compact and complex cavity structure
Structure of GCHPtrade
LED
High reflectivity
Highheat dissipation
Glass-Ceramics Substrate ldquoGCHPtraderdquo
Glass-Ceramics Substrate ldquoGCHPtraderdquo
GCHPtrade
Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
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Double clad structure of FONTEXtrade
FONTEXtrade is the worlds first optical fiber that enables high bandwidth and large capacity data communication with a transmission speed of 10Gbps or more The cable features resistance to tight bending allowing data communication which could not have achieved with existing silica-based fibers or POFs
Double cladding structure successfully prevents light from leaking out of the core (See the figure in the upper left) FONTEXtrade is an incredibly easy to handle optical fiber that doesnrsquot have any kinks that inherently form in plastic and above all allows data communication under tight knots or bends (See the figure in the lower left)
FONTEXtrade adopts a tight cord which the cable covering is directly attached to the fiber circumference (See the figure in the lower left) This leads to cost reduction and simplified terminal treatment processing allowing anyone to handle the cable with ease
FONTEX is a safe and reliable plastic optical fiber (POF) for general household use It is suitable for large-volume data transmissions which are essential for next-generation 4K-TVs and enables transmission even when it is handled roughly or is sharply bent
No light leakage even when tightly bentAchieves a minimum bending radius of 5 mm
Low refractiveindex material(2nd clad)
Refractive
Easy to Assemble and Install
A consumer fluorine-based plastic fiber featuring high transmission speed and ease of handling and
connection
FONTEXtrade
Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
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Aspherical glass lens for automotives
AGC realizes luminous intensity distribution characteristics in compliance with laws and regulations applicable for automotive head lamps
リフレクターRef
Shade
Back focus
Radiophotoluminesscent
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For personal use
リフレクター
For environmental monitoring For medical use
Radiophtoluminesscent glass for dosemeters is a type of glass for measuring devices that detect radiation dose using ultraviolet ray excitationIt can measure from low-dose range (natural radiation) to high-dose range (radiotherapy dose) This product is used for occupationally personal dose monitoring and environmental dose monitoring around nuclear power plants In recent years it is also used for dose evaluation for medical use
Tissue Culture Ware
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Provides clear images and excellent cell adhesion for high magnification microscope observation
Low cell adhesion coating
Glass based products
Other products
ECM coated products Various extracellular matrixes (ECM) are
available
Minimize the adhesion of cells and protein
Enable efficient formation of uniformly-sized spheroids in large quantity
Tissue culture ware
Various other products are available
Manufacturing Bases
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Electronic materials
Product Plants Region
GCHPtrade AGC Electronics Taiwan Taiwan
Semiconductor process materials
Kansai Plant (Takasago factory) Japan
AGC Electronics (Japan) Japan
AGC Seimi Chemical (Japan) Japan
AGC Electronics America USA
Glass fritpaste AGC Electronics (Japan) Japan
Optical materials for digital cameras
AGC Techno Glass (Japan) Japan
AGC Micro Glass Japan
AGC Micro Glass (Thailand) Thailand
Optical Coating Products Optical Coatings Japan Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
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AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
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Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
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General name Product usage
Caustic Soda Chemicals chemical fibers paperpulp etc
Caustic potash Chemicals potassium carbonate raw materials
Potassium carbonate Food additives detergent feedstock
Hydrochloric acid Inorganic chemicals steel and chemical seasoning
Sodium hypochlorite Bleaching pulp and textile and sterilizing tap water
Liquid chlorine Bleaching pulp and sterilizing tap water
Vinyl chloride monomer Polyvinyl chloride raw materials (VCM)
Polyvinyl chloride Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Trichloroethylene Perchloroethylen Industrial cleaner dry-cleaning solvent fluorinated gas feedstock
Methyl and ethylene chloride Silicone resin industrial cleaner extracting solvent for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals paint stripper
Chloroform Fluorochemicals
Epi-chlorohydrin Epoxy resin
Propylene oxide Raw materials for propylene glycol dipropylene glycol and polyols raw materials for non-ion surfactants
Propylene glycolRaw materials for unsaturated polyester resins and plasticizers surfactants antifreeze and coolants food additives perfume and tobacco tooth paste cosmetics and medical supplies
Polyols Rigid and flexible polyurethane foams coating adhesives and sealant elastomers
Sodium bicarbonate Food additives pharmaceuticals bath salts industrial applications and animal feeds
Caustic Soda
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Crude salt is a raw material for basic chemicals
Electrolysis system
Caustic soda is a typical alkaline product produced from electrolysis of salt AGC uses its ion-exchange membrane (Flemion) for the production of caustic soda A wide range of applications including chemical fibers paper pulp chemicals
food industry soap etc
Sodium Bicarbonate
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Flue gas neutralization effectively eliminates acidic components (SO3 and sulfuric acid mist etc) from flue gases
Eco-friendly detergent and cleanser
Before AfterApplications
Industrial cleaning Blast cleaning media Chemical cleaning new system
Flue gas treatment Flue gas neutralization
Pharmaceuticals Stomach medicine (antacid) dialysis
Home products Cleaners bath salts deodorant
Food products Baking powder PH control chemicals
AgriculturalLivestock industriesCivil engineering construction
Formula feed ingredients Animal pharmaceuticals Agrochemicals ingredientsLiquid glass soil hardening agents
Industry Fire extinguisher metal surface treatment agents neutralizer
Sodium Bicarbonate is used in various fields ranging from home products medical products to advanced technologies
As the largest sodium bicarbonate manufacture in Japan AGC will expand the grades of available products and develop new products to meet diversifying needs
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
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General name Production base Country
Caustic Soda(2 million tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinythai Thailand
Caustic potash(130000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Potassium carbonate(70000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Hydrochloric acid
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Sodium hypochlorite
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Chlor-alkali amp urethaneGeneral name Production base Country
Liquid chlorine
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinyl chloride monomer(15 million tons)
Keiyo Monomer Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Vinythai Thailand
Polyvinyl chloride(1 million tons)
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Phu My Plastics amp Chemicals Vietnam
Vinythai ThailandTrichloroethylenePerchloroethylen(30000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Ethylene chloride Kashima plant JapanMethyl chloride Chiba plant JapanChloroform Chiba plant Japan
Epi-chlorohydrin(160000 tons)
Kashima Chemical Co Ltd Japan
Vinythai ThailandPropylene oxide(110000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Propylene glycol(40000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Polyols(80000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Sodium bicarbonate(50000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan Production capacity
As of March 2019
ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
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FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
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General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo Tubing sealing wire insulation films filaments lining etc for various industries
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStraderdquo Wire insulation sealing etc
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Mold releasing films roofing and architectural facades interior finishing and photovoltaicsGreen houses
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Optical materials semiconductor processing hi-performance
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Architectural structures bridges and aircrafts
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahi Guardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Textiles paper nonwoven carpet and leather
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Ion-exchange membrane for electrolytic caustic soda production
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Refrigerants for freezerrefrigeration equipment and air conditioners
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo
Precision cleaning defluxing cleaning plastic parts dewatering drying coolant and career solvent
Fine silica Liquid chromatography packing cosmetic materials
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquo Improved leveling performance for such as floor waxResin dispersant ｒesin surface modifier
Fluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo Damp-proof coating for electronics devices oil barrier anti-flux migration anti-resin adhesion
Fluonreg ETFE Film
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200 amp moreheat-
resistance
Weathera-bility
Light transmittance
Chemical resistance
Incom-bustibility
Non-viscidity Insulation Mechanical
property
Mold releasing film
PV protection film
PV back sheet
Kitchen wall surface materials
Building
Applications
Credits Inecircs CampeloItaipava Arena Pernambuco
Fluoropolymer film with excellent heat-resistance and weatherability AGC manufactures Fluonreg ETFE Film from raw materials Major applications (see below)
Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
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Lumiflontrade is the worlds first solvent-soluble fluoropolymer developed based on AGCrsquos fluorine technologies and commercialized in 1982
Chemically-stable fluoropolymer demonstrates greater weatherability than conventional coating materials
Proven credibility based on more than 20 years of experience used for over 200000 buildings and facilities
Lumiflon is used for
Tokyo skytree
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Excellent weatherability
Bridge pier without Lumiflon (16 year-old)
Bridge pier with Lumiflon coating (21 year-old)
Cos
t ind
ex
Phthalic acidUrethaneAcrylicsiliconLumiflon family
Lumiflonrsquos good weatherability reduces
the life-cycle costs
Economic comparison
Durability (year)
Lumiflontrade
Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
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Highly durable fluorinated Water and Oil Repellent Both high performance and improved environmental profiles at the same time PFOA and PFOS free (at or above detection limits) Products available for textile paper and non-woven fabrics For paper well-suited to food packaging applications with FDA and BfR approval
Greaseproof paper (treated with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES)
Regular paper (not greaseproof)
Treated fabric with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES
Applications
Textile Car seats Carpet tiles Outdoor clothing Protective clothing Furniture(fabric-coated) Sportswearsports items Swimwear Tablecloths Umbrellaswaterproof clothing Uniforms Shoes
Non-woven Air filters Automotive interiors Masks Medical gowns Surgery cover cloth Wallpaper
Paper and others
Fast food packaging Food packaging boxesbags Pet food packaging Paper traystableware Naturalsynthetic leather Stonetile and other
AsahiGuardreg E-SERIES
Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
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AGC established production technologies for HFO-1234yf ahead of its competitors
1234yf is a new environmentally-friendly refrigerant for automobile air conditioning with a very low GWP which is 11300 or less than that of conventional products
AGC successfully reduced the global-warming potential (GWP) to about one-sixth that of conventional products while delivering equivalent performance
AMOLEAtrade helps achieve both low GWP and energy saving
AMOLEAtradeNew Refrigerant for Air-conditioners
AMOLEAtrade-1234yfNew-generation Automobile Refrigerant
Fuel Cell Components
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Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
AGC develops and manufactures fluorine based polymer electrolyte (ionomer) for membrane and electrode and offers components optimal for MEA (membrane-electrode assembly) which determines the performance of fuel cells
Stack
Fuel Processor system
Peripheral devices
MEA makersAuto makers
【For Electrode】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
【For Membrane】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
AGCrsquos focus areas
Assemble
Hydrogen
Air
(Ionomer) (MEA) (Stack) (Power generation system)
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
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Fluorochemicals amp specialty chemicalsGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd England
AGC Chemicals Americas Inc Americas
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStrade rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Kashima plant Japan
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahiGuardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Chiba plantJapan
Kashima plant
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Fine silica Asahi Glass Si-Tech Japan
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquoFluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo
AGC Seimi Chemical Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsLife Science
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Life Science Products
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General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients (Including biopharmaceuticals)
Intermediate and active pharmaceutical ingredients intermediate and active agricultural ingredients
Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
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Culture Separation
Main fermentation tank for recombinant microorganisms (Up to 4500L)
Separation of culture supernatant and cells
AGC offers biopharmaceutical (recombinant protein) manufacturing services Under the PMDA license AGC conducts production of biopharmaceutical APIs in compliance with GMP AGC also offers protein expression and process development services
Purification
High-level purification of target protein
Production process
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
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Life ScienceGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients(Including biopharmaceuticals)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Wakasa Chemicals Japan
AGC BiologicsAmericas Denmark Germany
Malgrat Pharma Chemicals SLU Spain
As of March 2019
Ceramics
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Fused Cast Refractories
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Zirconia fused cast refractoriesldquoZB-X950rdquo series
Alumina fused cast refractoriesMarsniteTM (MB) series
AGC offers a full line-up of fused cast refractories for glass melting furnaces to meet various customer needs Zirconia fused cast refractoriesOptimal for use in melting furnaces for high-quality specialty glass particularly in the
areas that come into direct contact with molten glass AZS fused cast refractoriesExcellent resistance to corrosion Alumina fused refractoriesExcellent performance against contamination to molten glass
AZS fused cast refractoriesZilconiteTM (ZB) series
Monolithic Refractories (1)
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Excellent strength and fireproof castable refractory composed of carefully selected fireproof aggregates and AGCrsquos alumina cement
Asahi Castertrade
Ramcretetrade Low-cement castable with excellent strength
erosion-resistance and extremely low porosity It also has high corrosion resistance and excellent high temperature strength
Monolithic Refractories (2)
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Excellent thermal Insulating property equivalent to that of fiber and insulating bricks It is an environmentally-friendly non-fiber material made from AGCrsquos special raw material
THRMOTECT WALLTM
THERMOTECT Walltrade is a high thermal insulation furnace wall for industrial furnaces The product is a composite structure that uses a high thermal insulation grade THERMOTECTTM and it boasts the highest-level thermal insulation properties in the industry and durability The material contributes to energy conservation in industrial furnaces spanning various fields where conventional ceramic fiber could not be used
Glass Ironsteel Cement Aluminum
THERMOTECT WALLtrade Won ldquoDirector-Generalrsquos Prize The Agency for Natural Resources and Energyrdquo of ldquoProduct Category amp Business Model Categoryrdquo at Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation in 2015
THERMOTECTtrade
Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
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AGCrsquos chrome-free bricks for cement kilns are used by various domestic and international cement manufactures
To burn various waste materials in a cement kiln requires severe operational conditions AGCrsquos refractory bricks ensure high durability without using chrome materials which has high environmentally hazardous impacts
Lining of a cement rotary kilnChrome-free bricks for cement kilnsBNCTM series
Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
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AGCrsquos ceramics pigments for road surface coating include colored anti-skid aggregates which allow greater flexibility in design and heat-shielding road surface coatings which improve the abrasion resistance of the road surface
Tough Bahn
Tough BahntradeColored anti-skid aggregate
Tough Coore
Reference Road surface temperature reduce to 50when the initial temperature is 60
Tough CooretradePigments for heat-shielding road surface coatings
Thermographic view(summertime)
6151
1-5-1Marunouchi
Chiyoda-kuTokyo JAPAN
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- Reference
- Table of Contents
- Corporate Information
- Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
- Successive Presidents
- 組織図
- Stock Information
- Corporate History (1)
- Corporate History (2)
- AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
- AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
- AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
- AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
- Architectural Glass
- Architectural Glass Products
- Low-E Insulated Glass Units
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
- Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
- Decorative Glass
- Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
- Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
- Automotive Glass
- Automotive Glass
- IR-blocking Glass
- UV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
- Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
- Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
- Glass for Displays
- Display Glass Products
- TFT Glass Substrates
- TFT Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
- Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Bases
- New Function Glass
- Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
- 化学強化用特殊ガラス
- ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
- Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
- Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
- Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
- Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
- For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
- Electronic Materials
- Electronic Materials
- Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
- Digital Camera Materials
- Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
- Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
- Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
- Radiophotoluminesscent
- Tissue Culture Ware
- Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
- Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- Caustic Soda
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
- FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
- Fluonreg ETFE Film
- Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
- Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
- Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
- Fuel Cell Components
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsLife Science
- Life Science Products
- Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- Ceramics
- Fused Cast Refractories
- Monolithic Refractories (1)
- Monolithic Refractories (2)
- Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
- Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
- スライド番号 83
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| AN100 | AN Wizus | 系列 3 | |||||
| 分類 1 | 33 | 7 | 2 | ||||
| 分類 2 | 25 | 44 | 2 | ||||
| 分類 3 | 35 | 18 | 3 | ||||
| 分類 4 | 45 | 28 | 5 | ||||
| グラフのデータ範囲の大きさを変更するには範囲の右下隅をドラッグしてください |
| 分類 1 | 分類 1 |
Sheet1
Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
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Thin
gla
ss
form
ing
Cut
ting
(raw
floa
t gla
ss)
Mel
ting
Anne
alin
g
Float Process Inline Polishing Process
ltRaw Glass Production Processgt ltPrecision Cutting and Polishing Processgt
(mass production large size and low cost) (very flat precision surface form)
Cut
ting
(sub
stra
tes)
Bev
elin
g
One
-sid
ed
polis
hing
Cle
anin
g
Pack
ing
and
ship
ping
TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
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Float Process
InspectionCutting
Annealing
Float Bath (Forming)
Fining Furnace
Feeder of Materials Melting Furnace
Regenerator
The float process has greater effective width which allows the production of a multiple
number of large-sized glass substrates at a time
G5 G8
AGCrsquos Float Process Cutting Image
Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
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3130times2880
G10
400times300
G11994
1996
2000
2003
2004
2005
2006
470times370
G2
G3
650times550
G4
880times680
G5
1300times1100
G6
1850times1500
G75
2250times1950
2500times2200
20rdquo TV
28rdquo TV32rdquo TV
37rdquo TV
45rdquo TV
52rdquo TV
65rdquo TV
G8
57rdquotimes 8
2009
108rdquo TVSubstrate Thickness07mm
Unitmm
Manufacturing Bases
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Product Plants Region
TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
Kansai Plant (Amagasaki factory) Japan
Kansai Plant (Takasago factory) Japan
AGC Display Glass Yonezawa Japan
AGC Display Glass Taiwan Taiwan
AGC Fine Techno Korea Korea
AGC Display Glass Ochang Korea
AGC Display Glass (Kunshan) China
AGC Display Glass (Shenzhen) China
AGC Display Glass (Keishu) China
AGC Advanced Electronics Display Glass (Shenzhen) China
Specialty glass for display applications
Kansai Plant (Amagasaki factory) Japan
Kansai Plant (Takasago factory) Japan
AGC Flat Glass (Dalian) China
AGC Flat Glass Thailand Thailand
Glass substrates for touchscreen panels AGC Flat Glass Thailand Thailand
Glass substrates for displays (including some new function glass products)As of March 2019
New Function Glass
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Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
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Structure of touchscreen devices
Acrylic Dragontrail
Characteristics of Dragontrailtrade series Strength Comparison of Dragontrailtrade series
Realizes a level of strength far beyond that of conventional soda-lime glass
Highly resistant to scratches and features a beautiful pristine finish compared with resin
Dragontrailtrade is manufactured by using the float method a highly efficient production method as compared with fusion method and other manufacturing process
Strength test(three-point bend test on 11 mm-thick glass plate)
Abrasion Test (Comparison with acrylic resin)
Cover materialTouchscreen glass
LCD panel
BacklightElectric
circuit board
Ordinary soda lime glass
6 times stronger
Dragontrail
DragontrailX
8 times stronger
Dragontrailtrade series
Dragontrail X has 30 greater strength than Dragontrail
When compared with glass of the same thickness
A specialty glass for chemical strengthening used as a cover glass for touchscreensof smartphones tablet PCs TVs and other electronic devices
化学強化用特殊ガラス
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With exceptional strength and high-end appearance chemically strengthend Dragontrail brings new possibilities to automotive interior design
Value added interior with safety + function + design
strong
shinyand
Strength and stability of Dragontrail contributes to safe and comfort driving experience
High scratch resistancy and various surface treatment options provide long lasting surface beauty clear display image under all environment and smooth touch surface
Dragontrailtrade series
ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
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Glass substrate for touchscreens measuring just 023 mm helps create lighter-weight smart phones and tablet PCs AGC also succeeded in the development of 020mm thick prototype
Soda-lime glass has resistance to discoloring under ultraviolet radiation and heat deformation It serves as a highly durable touch sensor
Good workability the glass can be cut after chemical strengthening or electric circuit coating
Manufactured using the float method for high-efficiency productionThicknesses can vary from 023mm to 11mm in response to a wide variety of needs of
customers Comparison of 028 mm glass substrate for touchscreens with a coin
Structure of Touchscreen LCDs
Cover material
Touchscreenglass
LCD panelBacklightElectric circuit board
Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
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AGCrsquos newly developed direct bonding technology improves display quality
The newly-developed resin enables optical bonding with no air bubbles as the bubbles formed during the bonding process are automatically absorbed in the resin on the bonding surfaceImproved bonding technology successfully eliminates complex manufacturing processes including high-temperature amp high-pressure treatment thereby achieving greater productivity compared with conventional methodsThis new bonding technology is expected to be used for large-sized
displays It is also suitable for IPS-mode LCDs which is prone to have ununiformimage quality due to the pressure created when the cover glass is bonded to the LCDs Going forward AGCrsquos new cover glass is expected to be used in these and many other types of LCDs
Structure of liquid crystal displays
AGCrsquos proprietary resin for direct bonding
Display Device
Back frame
Cover glass
Self-adhesive glass for optical bonding
FrontFront
Display Device
Layer of air
Back frame
Cover glass
Resin layer for direct bonding
Cover glass such as DragontrailTM
Self-adhesive glass for optical bonding as seen from the adhesive side
AGCrsquos direct bonding technology improves
display quality
Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
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LCD monitor attached directly onto window glass It minimizes glare and reflection and delivers clear and high-contrast images
No cooling fan required Low power consumption as compared to conventional digital signage
Space saving Thin and lightweight LCD module is firmly attached onto the glass surface
Can be installed onto existing glass walls ampwindows (Preliminary glass check will be necessary) Display monitor can be detached from the glass wall for removal
Infoverretrade WINDOW
infoverretradeinfoverretrade is a new-generation signage that has a LCD monitor directly attached onto a glass surface Minimizing light reflection it offers great viewing experience
AGCs optical bonding technology
Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
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The infoverretrade is a glass signage product consisting of an LCD display that is directly laminated onto glass using special resin and lamination technology developed by AGC
The infoverretrade series line-up
infoverretradeSaves space and energy while giving the impression of floating
infoverretradeMIRRORThis design mirror delivers with high color-reproducibility with low power consumption and silent operation
infoverretradeTOUCHA vivid multi-touch display with no parallax effect between the touch and display surfaces
infoverretradeSEE-THROUGHDisplays vivid images through which real objects can be seen by utilizing high color-reproducibility and transparency
Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
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Glascenetrade is a transparent glass screen that clearly displays images from a projector while retaining its transparency There are front and rear projection types available allowing flexibility in the location of the projector Retains transparency during image projection Clearer image and less haze as compared with conventional products Offers sharp images with very little distortion as compared with conventional products Compatible with various projectors
Large size available can be installed on a curvedsurface
No battery required Easy maintenance
Power ONPower OFF
Glascenetrade
For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
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AGC is working to develop practical applications for the roll-to-roll process
AGCrsquos technology is expected to contribute to the development of flexible displays and lighter-weight displays
AGCrsquos unique carrier glass technology allows customers to process ultra thin glass without altering their existing production process
Thickness 50μm
Ultra thin Glass ldquoSpoolrdquo
Ultra thin glass rolled into a coil
Carrier Glass Technology
Ultra thin glass(Thickness 100μm)
Carrier glass(Thickness 05mm)
SPOOLtrade
Electronic Materials
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Electronic Materials
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General name Product name Product description
Synthetic quartz lens materials Synthetic quartz Synthetic quartz glass optimally designed for use in the range between vacuum ultraviolet and
near infrared
Glass fritpaste Glass frit glass paste Glass materials used mainly in the field of electronics for insulation airtight sealing and protection purposes
Optical planar devices Optical planar devicesWorld-first optical devices that integrate glass substrate technology organic thin film technology and optical design technology Developed exclusively by AGC these opticaldevices are used in optical pickups for CDs DVDs Blu-Rays and HD-DVDs and various optical devices including optical imaging devices and optical communication devices
Micro glass Aspherical glass mold lenses
High form-accuracy lenses developed based on AGCrsquos accumulated technologies in materials development press molding optical design and optical assessment Used for digital cameras and digital video cameras etc
Glass-ceramics substrate GCHPtrade for high-power LED lighting
GCHPtrade Glass-ceramics substrate for high-power LED lighting
Plastic optical fiber cable FONTEXtradeWorld-first optical fiber capable of high-capacity data communication at 10Gbps and above FONTEXtrade can transmit data even when bended or knotted tightly which cannot be done with conventional silica-based fiber or POF
Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
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Ceria Slurry for Polishing(CMP) Process
Lithography Process Materials and parts
Sput
terin
g
Highly-pure synthetic quartz developed by combining AGCrsquos long-established technological expertise and know-how in the fields of fine glass chemicals and ceramics
Supply substrates for photomasks and stepper lens materials and others with excellent properties such as low thermal expansion coefficients high optical transmission at deep ultraviolet rays and outstanding chemical durability etc
Customized slurry and polishing solutions that accommodate customerrsquos design policies and CMP processes taking advantage of our integrated production process starting from abrasive manufacture through to slurry
High-purity SiC （silicon carbide）
Extremely-High Purity SiC Materials
Dimensional accuracy is achieved to meet the needs of customers utilizing the leading-edge coating facilities despite its difficulty of processing
High-temperature Diffusion Process Lithography Process
Application Example
Digital Camera Materials
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CMOSCCD sensor
CCD blue filter is used to adjust the wavelength sensitivity between picture elements and naked eyesAvailable from 02mm thickness AGCrsquos blue filters contribute to the development of thinner cameras
CMOSCCD blue filters
Digital camera lensesBased on its accumulated technologies in materials development press molding optical design and optical assessment AGC offers lenses with high form accuracy for a wide variety of camera lenses from single-lens reflex cameras to mobile phones
Aspherical lenses for camera-equipped mobile phones
CMOSCCD blue filters
Aspherical lenses for digital cameras
Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
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Glass-ceramics substrate GCHPtrade enables high-brightness and high-durability for LED lighting
Respond to high-output LED applications that require high-brightness such as automotive headlights and outdoor lighting and illumination
Even in thinner substrates high-reflectivity ensures high-brightness
Excellent heat dispassion design improved the durability of the substrate under the strong heat generated by increased power output Also the reflectivity does not deteriorate over a prolonged period
Suitable for a wide range of applications as excellent moldability enables a compact and complex cavity structure
Structure of GCHPtrade
LED
High reflectivity
Highheat dissipation
Glass-Ceramics Substrate ldquoGCHPtraderdquo
Glass-Ceramics Substrate ldquoGCHPtraderdquo
GCHPtrade
Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
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Double clad structure of FONTEXtrade
FONTEXtrade is the worlds first optical fiber that enables high bandwidth and large capacity data communication with a transmission speed of 10Gbps or more The cable features resistance to tight bending allowing data communication which could not have achieved with existing silica-based fibers or POFs
Double cladding structure successfully prevents light from leaking out of the core (See the figure in the upper left) FONTEXtrade is an incredibly easy to handle optical fiber that doesnrsquot have any kinks that inherently form in plastic and above all allows data communication under tight knots or bends (See the figure in the lower left)
FONTEXtrade adopts a tight cord which the cable covering is directly attached to the fiber circumference (See the figure in the lower left) This leads to cost reduction and simplified terminal treatment processing allowing anyone to handle the cable with ease
FONTEX is a safe and reliable plastic optical fiber (POF) for general household use It is suitable for large-volume data transmissions which are essential for next-generation 4K-TVs and enables transmission even when it is handled roughly or is sharply bent
No light leakage even when tightly bentAchieves a minimum bending radius of 5 mm
Low refractiveindex material(2nd clad)
Refractive
Easy to Assemble and Install
A consumer fluorine-based plastic fiber featuring high transmission speed and ease of handling and
connection
FONTEXtrade
Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
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Aspherical glass lens for automotives
AGC realizes luminous intensity distribution characteristics in compliance with laws and regulations applicable for automotive head lamps
リフレクターRef
Shade
Back focus
Radiophotoluminesscent
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For personal use
リフレクター
For environmental monitoring For medical use
Radiophtoluminesscent glass for dosemeters is a type of glass for measuring devices that detect radiation dose using ultraviolet ray excitationIt can measure from low-dose range (natural radiation) to high-dose range (radiotherapy dose) This product is used for occupationally personal dose monitoring and environmental dose monitoring around nuclear power plants In recent years it is also used for dose evaluation for medical use
Tissue Culture Ware
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Provides clear images and excellent cell adhesion for high magnification microscope observation
Low cell adhesion coating
Glass based products
Other products
ECM coated products Various extracellular matrixes (ECM) are
available
Minimize the adhesion of cells and protein
Enable efficient formation of uniformly-sized spheroids in large quantity
Tissue culture ware
Various other products are available
Manufacturing Bases
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Electronic materials
Product Plants Region
GCHPtrade AGC Electronics Taiwan Taiwan
Semiconductor process materials
Kansai Plant (Takasago factory) Japan
AGC Electronics (Japan) Japan
AGC Seimi Chemical (Japan) Japan
AGC Electronics America USA
Glass fritpaste AGC Electronics (Japan) Japan
Optical materials for digital cameras
AGC Techno Glass (Japan) Japan
AGC Micro Glass Japan
AGC Micro Glass (Thailand) Thailand
Optical Coating Products Optical Coatings Japan Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
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AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
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Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
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General name Product usage
Caustic Soda Chemicals chemical fibers paperpulp etc
Caustic potash Chemicals potassium carbonate raw materials
Potassium carbonate Food additives detergent feedstock
Hydrochloric acid Inorganic chemicals steel and chemical seasoning
Sodium hypochlorite Bleaching pulp and textile and sterilizing tap water
Liquid chlorine Bleaching pulp and sterilizing tap water
Vinyl chloride monomer Polyvinyl chloride raw materials (VCM)
Polyvinyl chloride Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Trichloroethylene Perchloroethylen Industrial cleaner dry-cleaning solvent fluorinated gas feedstock
Methyl and ethylene chloride Silicone resin industrial cleaner extracting solvent for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals paint stripper
Chloroform Fluorochemicals
Epi-chlorohydrin Epoxy resin
Propylene oxide Raw materials for propylene glycol dipropylene glycol and polyols raw materials for non-ion surfactants
Propylene glycolRaw materials for unsaturated polyester resins and plasticizers surfactants antifreeze and coolants food additives perfume and tobacco tooth paste cosmetics and medical supplies
Polyols Rigid and flexible polyurethane foams coating adhesives and sealant elastomers
Sodium bicarbonate Food additives pharmaceuticals bath salts industrial applications and animal feeds
Caustic Soda
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Crude salt is a raw material for basic chemicals
Electrolysis system
Caustic soda is a typical alkaline product produced from electrolysis of salt AGC uses its ion-exchange membrane (Flemion) for the production of caustic soda A wide range of applications including chemical fibers paper pulp chemicals
food industry soap etc
Sodium Bicarbonate
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Flue gas neutralization effectively eliminates acidic components (SO3 and sulfuric acid mist etc) from flue gases
Eco-friendly detergent and cleanser
Before AfterApplications
Industrial cleaning Blast cleaning media Chemical cleaning new system
Flue gas treatment Flue gas neutralization
Pharmaceuticals Stomach medicine (antacid) dialysis
Home products Cleaners bath salts deodorant
Food products Baking powder PH control chemicals
AgriculturalLivestock industriesCivil engineering construction
Formula feed ingredients Animal pharmaceuticals Agrochemicals ingredientsLiquid glass soil hardening agents
Industry Fire extinguisher metal surface treatment agents neutralizer
Sodium Bicarbonate is used in various fields ranging from home products medical products to advanced technologies
As the largest sodium bicarbonate manufacture in Japan AGC will expand the grades of available products and develop new products to meet diversifying needs
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
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General name Production base Country
Caustic Soda(2 million tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinythai Thailand
Caustic potash(130000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Potassium carbonate(70000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Hydrochloric acid
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Sodium hypochlorite
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Chlor-alkali amp urethaneGeneral name Production base Country
Liquid chlorine
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinyl chloride monomer(15 million tons)
Keiyo Monomer Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Vinythai Thailand
Polyvinyl chloride(1 million tons)
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Phu My Plastics amp Chemicals Vietnam
Vinythai ThailandTrichloroethylenePerchloroethylen(30000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Ethylene chloride Kashima plant JapanMethyl chloride Chiba plant JapanChloroform Chiba plant Japan
Epi-chlorohydrin(160000 tons)
Kashima Chemical Co Ltd Japan
Vinythai ThailandPropylene oxide(110000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Propylene glycol(40000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Polyols(80000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Sodium bicarbonate(50000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan Production capacity
As of March 2019
ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
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FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
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General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo Tubing sealing wire insulation films filaments lining etc for various industries
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStraderdquo Wire insulation sealing etc
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Mold releasing films roofing and architectural facades interior finishing and photovoltaicsGreen houses
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Optical materials semiconductor processing hi-performance
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Architectural structures bridges and aircrafts
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahi Guardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Textiles paper nonwoven carpet and leather
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Ion-exchange membrane for electrolytic caustic soda production
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Refrigerants for freezerrefrigeration equipment and air conditioners
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo
Precision cleaning defluxing cleaning plastic parts dewatering drying coolant and career solvent
Fine silica Liquid chromatography packing cosmetic materials
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquo Improved leveling performance for such as floor waxResin dispersant ｒesin surface modifier
Fluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo Damp-proof coating for electronics devices oil barrier anti-flux migration anti-resin adhesion
Fluonreg ETFE Film
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200 amp moreheat-
resistance
Weathera-bility
Light transmittance
Chemical resistance
Incom-bustibility
Non-viscidity Insulation Mechanical
property
Mold releasing film
PV protection film
PV back sheet
Kitchen wall surface materials
Building
Applications
Credits Inecircs CampeloItaipava Arena Pernambuco
Fluoropolymer film with excellent heat-resistance and weatherability AGC manufactures Fluonreg ETFE Film from raw materials Major applications (see below)
Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
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Lumiflontrade is the worlds first solvent-soluble fluoropolymer developed based on AGCrsquos fluorine technologies and commercialized in 1982
Chemically-stable fluoropolymer demonstrates greater weatherability than conventional coating materials
Proven credibility based on more than 20 years of experience used for over 200000 buildings and facilities
Lumiflon is used for
Tokyo skytree
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Excellent weatherability
Bridge pier without Lumiflon (16 year-old)
Bridge pier with Lumiflon coating (21 year-old)
Cos
t ind
ex
Phthalic acidUrethaneAcrylicsiliconLumiflon family
Lumiflonrsquos good weatherability reduces
the life-cycle costs
Economic comparison
Durability (year)
Lumiflontrade
Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
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Highly durable fluorinated Water and Oil Repellent Both high performance and improved environmental profiles at the same time PFOA and PFOS free (at or above detection limits) Products available for textile paper and non-woven fabrics For paper well-suited to food packaging applications with FDA and BfR approval
Greaseproof paper (treated with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES)
Regular paper (not greaseproof)
Treated fabric with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES
Applications
Textile Car seats Carpet tiles Outdoor clothing Protective clothing Furniture(fabric-coated) Sportswearsports items Swimwear Tablecloths Umbrellaswaterproof clothing Uniforms Shoes
Non-woven Air filters Automotive interiors Masks Medical gowns Surgery cover cloth Wallpaper
Paper and others
Fast food packaging Food packaging boxesbags Pet food packaging Paper traystableware Naturalsynthetic leather Stonetile and other
AsahiGuardreg E-SERIES
Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
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AGC established production technologies for HFO-1234yf ahead of its competitors
1234yf is a new environmentally-friendly refrigerant for automobile air conditioning with a very low GWP which is 11300 or less than that of conventional products
AGC successfully reduced the global-warming potential (GWP) to about one-sixth that of conventional products while delivering equivalent performance
AMOLEAtrade helps achieve both low GWP and energy saving
AMOLEAtradeNew Refrigerant for Air-conditioners
AMOLEAtrade-1234yfNew-generation Automobile Refrigerant
Fuel Cell Components
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Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
AGC develops and manufactures fluorine based polymer electrolyte (ionomer) for membrane and electrode and offers components optimal for MEA (membrane-electrode assembly) which determines the performance of fuel cells
Stack
Fuel Processor system
Peripheral devices
MEA makersAuto makers
【For Electrode】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
【For Membrane】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
AGCrsquos focus areas
Assemble
Hydrogen
Air
(Ionomer) (MEA) (Stack) (Power generation system)
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
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Fluorochemicals amp specialty chemicalsGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd England
AGC Chemicals Americas Inc Americas
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStrade rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Kashima plant Japan
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahiGuardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Chiba plantJapan
Kashima plant
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Fine silica Asahi Glass Si-Tech Japan
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquoFluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo
AGC Seimi Chemical Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsLife Science
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Life Science Products
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General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients (Including biopharmaceuticals)
Intermediate and active pharmaceutical ingredients intermediate and active agricultural ingredients
Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
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Culture Separation
Main fermentation tank for recombinant microorganisms (Up to 4500L)
Separation of culture supernatant and cells
AGC offers biopharmaceutical (recombinant protein) manufacturing services Under the PMDA license AGC conducts production of biopharmaceutical APIs in compliance with GMP AGC also offers protein expression and process development services
Purification
High-level purification of target protein
Production process
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
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Life ScienceGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients(Including biopharmaceuticals)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Wakasa Chemicals Japan
AGC BiologicsAmericas Denmark Germany
Malgrat Pharma Chemicals SLU Spain
As of March 2019
Ceramics
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Fused Cast Refractories
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Zirconia fused cast refractoriesldquoZB-X950rdquo series
Alumina fused cast refractoriesMarsniteTM (MB) series
AGC offers a full line-up of fused cast refractories for glass melting furnaces to meet various customer needs Zirconia fused cast refractoriesOptimal for use in melting furnaces for high-quality specialty glass particularly in the
areas that come into direct contact with molten glass AZS fused cast refractoriesExcellent resistance to corrosion Alumina fused refractoriesExcellent performance against contamination to molten glass
AZS fused cast refractoriesZilconiteTM (ZB) series
Monolithic Refractories (1)
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Excellent strength and fireproof castable refractory composed of carefully selected fireproof aggregates and AGCrsquos alumina cement
Asahi Castertrade
Ramcretetrade Low-cement castable with excellent strength
erosion-resistance and extremely low porosity It also has high corrosion resistance and excellent high temperature strength
Monolithic Refractories (2)
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Excellent thermal Insulating property equivalent to that of fiber and insulating bricks It is an environmentally-friendly non-fiber material made from AGCrsquos special raw material
THRMOTECT WALLTM
THERMOTECT Walltrade is a high thermal insulation furnace wall for industrial furnaces The product is a composite structure that uses a high thermal insulation grade THERMOTECTTM and it boasts the highest-level thermal insulation properties in the industry and durability The material contributes to energy conservation in industrial furnaces spanning various fields where conventional ceramic fiber could not be used
Glass Ironsteel Cement Aluminum
THERMOTECT WALLtrade Won ldquoDirector-Generalrsquos Prize The Agency for Natural Resources and Energyrdquo of ldquoProduct Category amp Business Model Categoryrdquo at Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation in 2015
THERMOTECTtrade
Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
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AGCrsquos chrome-free bricks for cement kilns are used by various domestic and international cement manufactures
To burn various waste materials in a cement kiln requires severe operational conditions AGCrsquos refractory bricks ensure high durability without using chrome materials which has high environmentally hazardous impacts
Lining of a cement rotary kilnChrome-free bricks for cement kilnsBNCTM series
Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
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AGCrsquos ceramics pigments for road surface coating include colored anti-skid aggregates which allow greater flexibility in design and heat-shielding road surface coatings which improve the abrasion resistance of the road surface
Tough Bahn
Tough BahntradeColored anti-skid aggregate
Tough Coore
Reference Road surface temperature reduce to 50when the initial temperature is 60
Tough CooretradePigments for heat-shielding road surface coatings
Thermographic view(summertime)
6151
1-5-1Marunouchi
Chiyoda-kuTokyo JAPAN
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- Reference
- Table of Contents
- Corporate Information
- Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
- Successive Presidents
- 組織図
- Stock Information
- Corporate History (1)
- Corporate History (2)
- AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
- AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
- AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
- AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
- Architectural Glass
- Architectural Glass Products
- Low-E Insulated Glass Units
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
- Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
- Decorative Glass
- Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
- Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
- Automotive Glass
- Automotive Glass
- IR-blocking Glass
- UV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
- Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
- Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
- Glass for Displays
- Display Glass Products
- TFT Glass Substrates
- TFT Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
- Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Bases
- New Function Glass
- Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
- 化学強化用特殊ガラス
- ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
- Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
- Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
- Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
- Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
- For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
- Electronic Materials
- Electronic Materials
- Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
- Digital Camera Materials
- Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
- Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
- Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
- Radiophotoluminesscent
- Tissue Culture Ware
- Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
- Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- Caustic Soda
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
- FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
- Fluonreg ETFE Film
- Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
- Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
- Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
- Fuel Cell Components
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsLife Science
- Life Science Products
- Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- Ceramics
- Fused Cast Refractories
- Monolithic Refractories (1)
- Monolithic Refractories (2)
- Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
- Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
- スライド番号 83
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| AN100 | AN Wizus | 系列 3 | |||||
| 分類 1 | 33 | 7 | 2 | ||||
| 分類 2 | 25 | 44 | 2 | ||||
| 分類 3 | 35 | 18 | 3 | ||||
| 分類 4 | 45 | 28 | 5 | ||||
| グラフのデータ範囲の大きさを変更するには範囲の右下隅をドラッグしてください |
Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
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Thin
gla
ss
form
ing
Cut
ting
(raw
floa
t gla
ss)
Mel
ting
Anne
alin
g
Float Process Inline Polishing Process
ltRaw Glass Production Processgt ltPrecision Cutting and Polishing Processgt
(mass production large size and low cost) (very flat precision surface form)
Cut
ting
(sub
stra
tes)
Bev
elin
g
One
-sid
ed
polis
hing
Cle
anin
g
Pack
ing
and
ship
ping
TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
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Float Process
InspectionCutting
Annealing
Float Bath (Forming)
Fining Furnace
Feeder of Materials Melting Furnace
Regenerator
The float process has greater effective width which allows the production of a multiple
number of large-sized glass substrates at a time
G5 G8
AGCrsquos Float Process Cutting Image
Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
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3130times2880
G10
400times300
G11994
1996
2000
2003
2004
2005
2006
470times370
G2
G3
650times550
G4
880times680
G5
1300times1100
G6
1850times1500
G75
2250times1950
2500times2200
20rdquo TV
28rdquo TV32rdquo TV
37rdquo TV
45rdquo TV
52rdquo TV
65rdquo TV
G8
57rdquotimes 8
2009
108rdquo TVSubstrate Thickness07mm
Unitmm
Manufacturing Bases
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Product Plants Region
TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
Kansai Plant (Amagasaki factory) Japan
Kansai Plant (Takasago factory) Japan
AGC Display Glass Yonezawa Japan
AGC Display Glass Taiwan Taiwan
AGC Fine Techno Korea Korea
AGC Display Glass Ochang Korea
AGC Display Glass (Kunshan) China
AGC Display Glass (Shenzhen) China
AGC Display Glass (Keishu) China
AGC Advanced Electronics Display Glass (Shenzhen) China
Specialty glass for display applications
Kansai Plant (Amagasaki factory) Japan
Kansai Plant (Takasago factory) Japan
AGC Flat Glass (Dalian) China
AGC Flat Glass Thailand Thailand
Glass substrates for touchscreen panels AGC Flat Glass Thailand Thailand
Glass substrates for displays (including some new function glass products)As of March 2019
New Function Glass
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Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
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Structure of touchscreen devices
Acrylic Dragontrail
Characteristics of Dragontrailtrade series Strength Comparison of Dragontrailtrade series
Realizes a level of strength far beyond that of conventional soda-lime glass
Highly resistant to scratches and features a beautiful pristine finish compared with resin
Dragontrailtrade is manufactured by using the float method a highly efficient production method as compared with fusion method and other manufacturing process
Strength test(three-point bend test on 11 mm-thick glass plate)
Abrasion Test (Comparison with acrylic resin)
Cover materialTouchscreen glass
LCD panel
BacklightElectric
circuit board
Ordinary soda lime glass
6 times stronger
Dragontrail
DragontrailX
8 times stronger
Dragontrailtrade series
Dragontrail X has 30 greater strength than Dragontrail
When compared with glass of the same thickness
A specialty glass for chemical strengthening used as a cover glass for touchscreensof smartphones tablet PCs TVs and other electronic devices
化学強化用特殊ガラス
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With exceptional strength and high-end appearance chemically strengthend Dragontrail brings new possibilities to automotive interior design
Value added interior with safety + function + design
strong
shinyand
Strength and stability of Dragontrail contributes to safe and comfort driving experience
High scratch resistancy and various surface treatment options provide long lasting surface beauty clear display image under all environment and smooth touch surface
Dragontrailtrade series
ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
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Glass substrate for touchscreens measuring just 023 mm helps create lighter-weight smart phones and tablet PCs AGC also succeeded in the development of 020mm thick prototype
Soda-lime glass has resistance to discoloring under ultraviolet radiation and heat deformation It serves as a highly durable touch sensor
Good workability the glass can be cut after chemical strengthening or electric circuit coating
Manufactured using the float method for high-efficiency productionThicknesses can vary from 023mm to 11mm in response to a wide variety of needs of
customers Comparison of 028 mm glass substrate for touchscreens with a coin
Structure of Touchscreen LCDs
Cover material
Touchscreenglass
LCD panelBacklightElectric circuit board
Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
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AGCrsquos newly developed direct bonding technology improves display quality
The newly-developed resin enables optical bonding with no air bubbles as the bubbles formed during the bonding process are automatically absorbed in the resin on the bonding surfaceImproved bonding technology successfully eliminates complex manufacturing processes including high-temperature amp high-pressure treatment thereby achieving greater productivity compared with conventional methodsThis new bonding technology is expected to be used for large-sized
displays It is also suitable for IPS-mode LCDs which is prone to have ununiformimage quality due to the pressure created when the cover glass is bonded to the LCDs Going forward AGCrsquos new cover glass is expected to be used in these and many other types of LCDs
Structure of liquid crystal displays
AGCrsquos proprietary resin for direct bonding
Display Device
Back frame
Cover glass
Self-adhesive glass for optical bonding
FrontFront
Display Device
Layer of air
Back frame
Cover glass
Resin layer for direct bonding
Cover glass such as DragontrailTM
Self-adhesive glass for optical bonding as seen from the adhesive side
AGCrsquos direct bonding technology improves
display quality
Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
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LCD monitor attached directly onto window glass It minimizes glare and reflection and delivers clear and high-contrast images
No cooling fan required Low power consumption as compared to conventional digital signage
Space saving Thin and lightweight LCD module is firmly attached onto the glass surface
Can be installed onto existing glass walls ampwindows (Preliminary glass check will be necessary) Display monitor can be detached from the glass wall for removal
Infoverretrade WINDOW
infoverretradeinfoverretrade is a new-generation signage that has a LCD monitor directly attached onto a glass surface Minimizing light reflection it offers great viewing experience
AGCs optical bonding technology
Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
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The infoverretrade is a glass signage product consisting of an LCD display that is directly laminated onto glass using special resin and lamination technology developed by AGC
The infoverretrade series line-up
infoverretradeSaves space and energy while giving the impression of floating
infoverretradeMIRRORThis design mirror delivers with high color-reproducibility with low power consumption and silent operation
infoverretradeTOUCHA vivid multi-touch display with no parallax effect between the touch and display surfaces
infoverretradeSEE-THROUGHDisplays vivid images through which real objects can be seen by utilizing high color-reproducibility and transparency
Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
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Glascenetrade is a transparent glass screen that clearly displays images from a projector while retaining its transparency There are front and rear projection types available allowing flexibility in the location of the projector Retains transparency during image projection Clearer image and less haze as compared with conventional products Offers sharp images with very little distortion as compared with conventional products Compatible with various projectors
Large size available can be installed on a curvedsurface
No battery required Easy maintenance
Power ONPower OFF
Glascenetrade
For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
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AGC is working to develop practical applications for the roll-to-roll process
AGCrsquos technology is expected to contribute to the development of flexible displays and lighter-weight displays
AGCrsquos unique carrier glass technology allows customers to process ultra thin glass without altering their existing production process
Thickness 50μm
Ultra thin Glass ldquoSpoolrdquo
Ultra thin glass rolled into a coil
Carrier Glass Technology
Ultra thin glass(Thickness 100μm)
Carrier glass(Thickness 05mm)
SPOOLtrade
Electronic Materials
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Electronic Materials
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General name Product name Product description
Synthetic quartz lens materials Synthetic quartz Synthetic quartz glass optimally designed for use in the range between vacuum ultraviolet and
near infrared
Glass fritpaste Glass frit glass paste Glass materials used mainly in the field of electronics for insulation airtight sealing and protection purposes
Optical planar devices Optical planar devicesWorld-first optical devices that integrate glass substrate technology organic thin film technology and optical design technology Developed exclusively by AGC these opticaldevices are used in optical pickups for CDs DVDs Blu-Rays and HD-DVDs and various optical devices including optical imaging devices and optical communication devices
Micro glass Aspherical glass mold lenses
High form-accuracy lenses developed based on AGCrsquos accumulated technologies in materials development press molding optical design and optical assessment Used for digital cameras and digital video cameras etc
Glass-ceramics substrate GCHPtrade for high-power LED lighting
GCHPtrade Glass-ceramics substrate for high-power LED lighting
Plastic optical fiber cable FONTEXtradeWorld-first optical fiber capable of high-capacity data communication at 10Gbps and above FONTEXtrade can transmit data even when bended or knotted tightly which cannot be done with conventional silica-based fiber or POF
Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
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Ceria Slurry for Polishing(CMP) Process
Lithography Process Materials and parts
Sput
terin
g
Highly-pure synthetic quartz developed by combining AGCrsquos long-established technological expertise and know-how in the fields of fine glass chemicals and ceramics
Supply substrates for photomasks and stepper lens materials and others with excellent properties such as low thermal expansion coefficients high optical transmission at deep ultraviolet rays and outstanding chemical durability etc
Customized slurry and polishing solutions that accommodate customerrsquos design policies and CMP processes taking advantage of our integrated production process starting from abrasive manufacture through to slurry
High-purity SiC （silicon carbide）
Extremely-High Purity SiC Materials
Dimensional accuracy is achieved to meet the needs of customers utilizing the leading-edge coating facilities despite its difficulty of processing
High-temperature Diffusion Process Lithography Process
Application Example
Digital Camera Materials
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CMOSCCD sensor
CCD blue filter is used to adjust the wavelength sensitivity between picture elements and naked eyesAvailable from 02mm thickness AGCrsquos blue filters contribute to the development of thinner cameras
CMOSCCD blue filters
Digital camera lensesBased on its accumulated technologies in materials development press molding optical design and optical assessment AGC offers lenses with high form accuracy for a wide variety of camera lenses from single-lens reflex cameras to mobile phones
Aspherical lenses for camera-equipped mobile phones
CMOSCCD blue filters
Aspherical lenses for digital cameras
Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
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Glass-ceramics substrate GCHPtrade enables high-brightness and high-durability for LED lighting
Respond to high-output LED applications that require high-brightness such as automotive headlights and outdoor lighting and illumination
Even in thinner substrates high-reflectivity ensures high-brightness
Excellent heat dispassion design improved the durability of the substrate under the strong heat generated by increased power output Also the reflectivity does not deteriorate over a prolonged period
Suitable for a wide range of applications as excellent moldability enables a compact and complex cavity structure
Structure of GCHPtrade
LED
High reflectivity
Highheat dissipation
Glass-Ceramics Substrate ldquoGCHPtraderdquo
Glass-Ceramics Substrate ldquoGCHPtraderdquo
GCHPtrade
Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
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Double clad structure of FONTEXtrade
FONTEXtrade is the worlds first optical fiber that enables high bandwidth and large capacity data communication with a transmission speed of 10Gbps or more The cable features resistance to tight bending allowing data communication which could not have achieved with existing silica-based fibers or POFs
Double cladding structure successfully prevents light from leaking out of the core (See the figure in the upper left) FONTEXtrade is an incredibly easy to handle optical fiber that doesnrsquot have any kinks that inherently form in plastic and above all allows data communication under tight knots or bends (See the figure in the lower left)
FONTEXtrade adopts a tight cord which the cable covering is directly attached to the fiber circumference (See the figure in the lower left) This leads to cost reduction and simplified terminal treatment processing allowing anyone to handle the cable with ease
FONTEX is a safe and reliable plastic optical fiber (POF) for general household use It is suitable for large-volume data transmissions which are essential for next-generation 4K-TVs and enables transmission even when it is handled roughly or is sharply bent
No light leakage even when tightly bentAchieves a minimum bending radius of 5 mm
Low refractiveindex material(2nd clad)
Refractive
Easy to Assemble and Install
A consumer fluorine-based plastic fiber featuring high transmission speed and ease of handling and
connection
FONTEXtrade
Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
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Aspherical glass lens for automotives
AGC realizes luminous intensity distribution characteristics in compliance with laws and regulations applicable for automotive head lamps
リフレクターRef
Shade
Back focus
Radiophotoluminesscent
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For personal use
リフレクター
For environmental monitoring For medical use
Radiophtoluminesscent glass for dosemeters is a type of glass for measuring devices that detect radiation dose using ultraviolet ray excitationIt can measure from low-dose range (natural radiation) to high-dose range (radiotherapy dose) This product is used for occupationally personal dose monitoring and environmental dose monitoring around nuclear power plants In recent years it is also used for dose evaluation for medical use
Tissue Culture Ware
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Provides clear images and excellent cell adhesion for high magnification microscope observation
Low cell adhesion coating
Glass based products
Other products
ECM coated products Various extracellular matrixes (ECM) are
available
Minimize the adhesion of cells and protein
Enable efficient formation of uniformly-sized spheroids in large quantity
Tissue culture ware
Various other products are available
Manufacturing Bases
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Electronic materials
Product Plants Region
GCHPtrade AGC Electronics Taiwan Taiwan
Semiconductor process materials
Kansai Plant (Takasago factory) Japan
AGC Electronics (Japan) Japan
AGC Seimi Chemical (Japan) Japan
AGC Electronics America USA
Glass fritpaste AGC Electronics (Japan) Japan
Optical materials for digital cameras
AGC Techno Glass (Japan) Japan
AGC Micro Glass Japan
AGC Micro Glass (Thailand) Thailand
Optical Coating Products Optical Coatings Japan Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
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AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
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Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
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General name Product usage
Caustic Soda Chemicals chemical fibers paperpulp etc
Caustic potash Chemicals potassium carbonate raw materials
Potassium carbonate Food additives detergent feedstock
Hydrochloric acid Inorganic chemicals steel and chemical seasoning
Sodium hypochlorite Bleaching pulp and textile and sterilizing tap water
Liquid chlorine Bleaching pulp and sterilizing tap water
Vinyl chloride monomer Polyvinyl chloride raw materials (VCM)
Polyvinyl chloride Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Trichloroethylene Perchloroethylen Industrial cleaner dry-cleaning solvent fluorinated gas feedstock
Methyl and ethylene chloride Silicone resin industrial cleaner extracting solvent for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals paint stripper
Chloroform Fluorochemicals
Epi-chlorohydrin Epoxy resin
Propylene oxide Raw materials for propylene glycol dipropylene glycol and polyols raw materials for non-ion surfactants
Propylene glycolRaw materials for unsaturated polyester resins and plasticizers surfactants antifreeze and coolants food additives perfume and tobacco tooth paste cosmetics and medical supplies
Polyols Rigid and flexible polyurethane foams coating adhesives and sealant elastomers
Sodium bicarbonate Food additives pharmaceuticals bath salts industrial applications and animal feeds
Caustic Soda
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Crude salt is a raw material for basic chemicals
Electrolysis system
Caustic soda is a typical alkaline product produced from electrolysis of salt AGC uses its ion-exchange membrane (Flemion) for the production of caustic soda A wide range of applications including chemical fibers paper pulp chemicals
food industry soap etc
Sodium Bicarbonate
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Flue gas neutralization effectively eliminates acidic components (SO3 and sulfuric acid mist etc) from flue gases
Eco-friendly detergent and cleanser
Before AfterApplications
Industrial cleaning Blast cleaning media Chemical cleaning new system
Flue gas treatment Flue gas neutralization
Pharmaceuticals Stomach medicine (antacid) dialysis
Home products Cleaners bath salts deodorant
Food products Baking powder PH control chemicals
AgriculturalLivestock industriesCivil engineering construction
Formula feed ingredients Animal pharmaceuticals Agrochemicals ingredientsLiquid glass soil hardening agents
Industry Fire extinguisher metal surface treatment agents neutralizer
Sodium Bicarbonate is used in various fields ranging from home products medical products to advanced technologies
As the largest sodium bicarbonate manufacture in Japan AGC will expand the grades of available products and develop new products to meet diversifying needs
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
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General name Production base Country
Caustic Soda(2 million tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinythai Thailand
Caustic potash(130000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Potassium carbonate(70000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Hydrochloric acid
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Sodium hypochlorite
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Chlor-alkali amp urethaneGeneral name Production base Country
Liquid chlorine
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinyl chloride monomer(15 million tons)
Keiyo Monomer Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Vinythai Thailand
Polyvinyl chloride(1 million tons)
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Phu My Plastics amp Chemicals Vietnam
Vinythai ThailandTrichloroethylenePerchloroethylen(30000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Ethylene chloride Kashima plant JapanMethyl chloride Chiba plant JapanChloroform Chiba plant Japan
Epi-chlorohydrin(160000 tons)
Kashima Chemical Co Ltd Japan
Vinythai ThailandPropylene oxide(110000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Propylene glycol(40000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Polyols(80000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Sodium bicarbonate(50000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan Production capacity
As of March 2019
ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
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FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
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General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo Tubing sealing wire insulation films filaments lining etc for various industries
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStraderdquo Wire insulation sealing etc
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Mold releasing films roofing and architectural facades interior finishing and photovoltaicsGreen houses
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Optical materials semiconductor processing hi-performance
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Architectural structures bridges and aircrafts
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahi Guardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Textiles paper nonwoven carpet and leather
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Ion-exchange membrane for electrolytic caustic soda production
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Refrigerants for freezerrefrigeration equipment and air conditioners
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo
Precision cleaning defluxing cleaning plastic parts dewatering drying coolant and career solvent
Fine silica Liquid chromatography packing cosmetic materials
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquo Improved leveling performance for such as floor waxResin dispersant ｒesin surface modifier
Fluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo Damp-proof coating for electronics devices oil barrier anti-flux migration anti-resin adhesion
Fluonreg ETFE Film
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200 amp moreheat-
resistance
Weathera-bility
Light transmittance
Chemical resistance
Incom-bustibility
Non-viscidity Insulation Mechanical
property
Mold releasing film
PV protection film
PV back sheet
Kitchen wall surface materials
Building
Applications
Credits Inecircs CampeloItaipava Arena Pernambuco
Fluoropolymer film with excellent heat-resistance and weatherability AGC manufactures Fluonreg ETFE Film from raw materials Major applications (see below)
Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
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Lumiflontrade is the worlds first solvent-soluble fluoropolymer developed based on AGCrsquos fluorine technologies and commercialized in 1982
Chemically-stable fluoropolymer demonstrates greater weatherability than conventional coating materials
Proven credibility based on more than 20 years of experience used for over 200000 buildings and facilities
Lumiflon is used for
Tokyo skytree
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Excellent weatherability
Bridge pier without Lumiflon (16 year-old)
Bridge pier with Lumiflon coating (21 year-old)
Cos
t ind
ex
Phthalic acidUrethaneAcrylicsiliconLumiflon family
Lumiflonrsquos good weatherability reduces
the life-cycle costs
Economic comparison
Durability (year)
Lumiflontrade
Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
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Highly durable fluorinated Water and Oil Repellent Both high performance and improved environmental profiles at the same time PFOA and PFOS free (at or above detection limits) Products available for textile paper and non-woven fabrics For paper well-suited to food packaging applications with FDA and BfR approval
Greaseproof paper (treated with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES)
Regular paper (not greaseproof)
Treated fabric with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES
Applications
Textile Car seats Carpet tiles Outdoor clothing Protective clothing Furniture(fabric-coated) Sportswearsports items Swimwear Tablecloths Umbrellaswaterproof clothing Uniforms Shoes
Non-woven Air filters Automotive interiors Masks Medical gowns Surgery cover cloth Wallpaper
Paper and others
Fast food packaging Food packaging boxesbags Pet food packaging Paper traystableware Naturalsynthetic leather Stonetile and other
AsahiGuardreg E-SERIES
Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
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AGC established production technologies for HFO-1234yf ahead of its competitors
1234yf is a new environmentally-friendly refrigerant for automobile air conditioning with a very low GWP which is 11300 or less than that of conventional products
AGC successfully reduced the global-warming potential (GWP) to about one-sixth that of conventional products while delivering equivalent performance
AMOLEAtrade helps achieve both low GWP and energy saving
AMOLEAtradeNew Refrigerant for Air-conditioners
AMOLEAtrade-1234yfNew-generation Automobile Refrigerant
Fuel Cell Components
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Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
AGC develops and manufactures fluorine based polymer electrolyte (ionomer) for membrane and electrode and offers components optimal for MEA (membrane-electrode assembly) which determines the performance of fuel cells
Stack
Fuel Processor system
Peripheral devices
MEA makersAuto makers
【For Electrode】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
【For Membrane】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
AGCrsquos focus areas
Assemble
Hydrogen
Air
(Ionomer) (MEA) (Stack) (Power generation system)
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
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Fluorochemicals amp specialty chemicalsGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd England
AGC Chemicals Americas Inc Americas
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStrade rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Kashima plant Japan
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahiGuardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Chiba plantJapan
Kashima plant
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Fine silica Asahi Glass Si-Tech Japan
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquoFluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo
AGC Seimi Chemical Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsLife Science
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Life Science Products
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General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients (Including biopharmaceuticals)
Intermediate and active pharmaceutical ingredients intermediate and active agricultural ingredients
Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
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Culture Separation
Main fermentation tank for recombinant microorganisms (Up to 4500L)
Separation of culture supernatant and cells
AGC offers biopharmaceutical (recombinant protein) manufacturing services Under the PMDA license AGC conducts production of biopharmaceutical APIs in compliance with GMP AGC also offers protein expression and process development services
Purification
High-level purification of target protein
Production process
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
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Life ScienceGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients(Including biopharmaceuticals)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Wakasa Chemicals Japan
AGC BiologicsAmericas Denmark Germany
Malgrat Pharma Chemicals SLU Spain
As of March 2019
Ceramics
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Fused Cast Refractories
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Zirconia fused cast refractoriesldquoZB-X950rdquo series
Alumina fused cast refractoriesMarsniteTM (MB) series
AGC offers a full line-up of fused cast refractories for glass melting furnaces to meet various customer needs Zirconia fused cast refractoriesOptimal for use in melting furnaces for high-quality specialty glass particularly in the
areas that come into direct contact with molten glass AZS fused cast refractoriesExcellent resistance to corrosion Alumina fused refractoriesExcellent performance against contamination to molten glass
AZS fused cast refractoriesZilconiteTM (ZB) series
Monolithic Refractories (1)
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Excellent strength and fireproof castable refractory composed of carefully selected fireproof aggregates and AGCrsquos alumina cement
Asahi Castertrade
Ramcretetrade Low-cement castable with excellent strength
erosion-resistance and extremely low porosity It also has high corrosion resistance and excellent high temperature strength
Monolithic Refractories (2)
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Excellent thermal Insulating property equivalent to that of fiber and insulating bricks It is an environmentally-friendly non-fiber material made from AGCrsquos special raw material
THRMOTECT WALLTM
THERMOTECT Walltrade is a high thermal insulation furnace wall for industrial furnaces The product is a composite structure that uses a high thermal insulation grade THERMOTECTTM and it boasts the highest-level thermal insulation properties in the industry and durability The material contributes to energy conservation in industrial furnaces spanning various fields where conventional ceramic fiber could not be used
Glass Ironsteel Cement Aluminum
THERMOTECT WALLtrade Won ldquoDirector-Generalrsquos Prize The Agency for Natural Resources and Energyrdquo of ldquoProduct Category amp Business Model Categoryrdquo at Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation in 2015
THERMOTECTtrade
Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
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AGCrsquos chrome-free bricks for cement kilns are used by various domestic and international cement manufactures
To burn various waste materials in a cement kiln requires severe operational conditions AGCrsquos refractory bricks ensure high durability without using chrome materials which has high environmentally hazardous impacts
Lining of a cement rotary kilnChrome-free bricks for cement kilnsBNCTM series
Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
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AGCrsquos ceramics pigments for road surface coating include colored anti-skid aggregates which allow greater flexibility in design and heat-shielding road surface coatings which improve the abrasion resistance of the road surface
Tough Bahn
Tough BahntradeColored anti-skid aggregate
Tough Coore
Reference Road surface temperature reduce to 50when the initial temperature is 60
Tough CooretradePigments for heat-shielding road surface coatings
Thermographic view(summertime)
6151
1-5-1Marunouchi
Chiyoda-kuTokyo JAPAN
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- Reference
- Table of Contents
- Corporate Information
- Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
- Successive Presidents
- 組織図
- Stock Information
- Corporate History (1)
- Corporate History (2)
- AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
- AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
- AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
- AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
- Architectural Glass
- Architectural Glass Products
- Low-E Insulated Glass Units
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
- Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
- Decorative Glass
- Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
- Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
- Automotive Glass
- Automotive Glass
- IR-blocking Glass
- UV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
- Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
- Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
- Glass for Displays
- Display Glass Products
- TFT Glass Substrates
- TFT Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
- Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Bases
- New Function Glass
- Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
- 化学強化用特殊ガラス
- ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
- Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
- Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
- Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
- Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
- For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
- Electronic Materials
- Electronic Materials
- Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
- Digital Camera Materials
- Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
- Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
- Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
- Radiophotoluminesscent
- Tissue Culture Ware
- Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
- Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- Caustic Soda
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
- FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
- Fluonreg ETFE Film
- Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
- Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
- Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
- Fuel Cell Components
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsLife Science
- Life Science Products
- Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- Ceramics
- Fused Cast Refractories
- Monolithic Refractories (1)
- Monolithic Refractories (2)
- Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
- Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
- スライド番号 83
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TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
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Float Process
InspectionCutting
Annealing
Float Bath (Forming)
Fining Furnace
Feeder of Materials Melting Furnace
Regenerator
The float process has greater effective width which allows the production of a multiple
number of large-sized glass substrates at a time
G5 G8
AGCrsquos Float Process Cutting Image
Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
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3130times2880
G10
400times300
G11994
1996
2000
2003
2004
2005
2006
470times370
G2
G3
650times550
G4
880times680
G5
1300times1100
G6
1850times1500
G75
2250times1950
2500times2200
20rdquo TV
28rdquo TV32rdquo TV
37rdquo TV
45rdquo TV
52rdquo TV
65rdquo TV
G8
57rdquotimes 8
2009
108rdquo TVSubstrate Thickness07mm
Unitmm
Manufacturing Bases
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Product Plants Region
TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
Kansai Plant (Amagasaki factory) Japan
Kansai Plant (Takasago factory) Japan
AGC Display Glass Yonezawa Japan
AGC Display Glass Taiwan Taiwan
AGC Fine Techno Korea Korea
AGC Display Glass Ochang Korea
AGC Display Glass (Kunshan) China
AGC Display Glass (Shenzhen) China
AGC Display Glass (Keishu) China
AGC Advanced Electronics Display Glass (Shenzhen) China
Specialty glass for display applications
Kansai Plant (Amagasaki factory) Japan
Kansai Plant (Takasago factory) Japan
AGC Flat Glass (Dalian) China
AGC Flat Glass Thailand Thailand
Glass substrates for touchscreen panels AGC Flat Glass Thailand Thailand
Glass substrates for displays (including some new function glass products)As of March 2019
New Function Glass
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Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
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Structure of touchscreen devices
Acrylic Dragontrail
Characteristics of Dragontrailtrade series Strength Comparison of Dragontrailtrade series
Realizes a level of strength far beyond that of conventional soda-lime glass
Highly resistant to scratches and features a beautiful pristine finish compared with resin
Dragontrailtrade is manufactured by using the float method a highly efficient production method as compared with fusion method and other manufacturing process
Strength test(three-point bend test on 11 mm-thick glass plate)
Abrasion Test (Comparison with acrylic resin)
Cover materialTouchscreen glass
LCD panel
BacklightElectric
circuit board
Ordinary soda lime glass
6 times stronger
Dragontrail
DragontrailX
8 times stronger
Dragontrailtrade series
Dragontrail X has 30 greater strength than Dragontrail
When compared with glass of the same thickness
A specialty glass for chemical strengthening used as a cover glass for touchscreensof smartphones tablet PCs TVs and other electronic devices
化学強化用特殊ガラス
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With exceptional strength and high-end appearance chemically strengthend Dragontrail brings new possibilities to automotive interior design
Value added interior with safety + function + design
strong
shinyand
Strength and stability of Dragontrail contributes to safe and comfort driving experience
High scratch resistancy and various surface treatment options provide long lasting surface beauty clear display image under all environment and smooth touch surface
Dragontrailtrade series
ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
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Glass substrate for touchscreens measuring just 023 mm helps create lighter-weight smart phones and tablet PCs AGC also succeeded in the development of 020mm thick prototype
Soda-lime glass has resistance to discoloring under ultraviolet radiation and heat deformation It serves as a highly durable touch sensor
Good workability the glass can be cut after chemical strengthening or electric circuit coating
Manufactured using the float method for high-efficiency productionThicknesses can vary from 023mm to 11mm in response to a wide variety of needs of
customers Comparison of 028 mm glass substrate for touchscreens with a coin
Structure of Touchscreen LCDs
Cover material
Touchscreenglass
LCD panelBacklightElectric circuit board
Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
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AGCrsquos newly developed direct bonding technology improves display quality
The newly-developed resin enables optical bonding with no air bubbles as the bubbles formed during the bonding process are automatically absorbed in the resin on the bonding surfaceImproved bonding technology successfully eliminates complex manufacturing processes including high-temperature amp high-pressure treatment thereby achieving greater productivity compared with conventional methodsThis new bonding technology is expected to be used for large-sized
displays It is also suitable for IPS-mode LCDs which is prone to have ununiformimage quality due to the pressure created when the cover glass is bonded to the LCDs Going forward AGCrsquos new cover glass is expected to be used in these and many other types of LCDs
Structure of liquid crystal displays
AGCrsquos proprietary resin for direct bonding
Display Device
Back frame
Cover glass
Self-adhesive glass for optical bonding
FrontFront
Display Device
Layer of air
Back frame
Cover glass
Resin layer for direct bonding
Cover glass such as DragontrailTM
Self-adhesive glass for optical bonding as seen from the adhesive side
AGCrsquos direct bonding technology improves
display quality
Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
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LCD monitor attached directly onto window glass It minimizes glare and reflection and delivers clear and high-contrast images
No cooling fan required Low power consumption as compared to conventional digital signage
Space saving Thin and lightweight LCD module is firmly attached onto the glass surface
Can be installed onto existing glass walls ampwindows (Preliminary glass check will be necessary) Display monitor can be detached from the glass wall for removal
Infoverretrade WINDOW
infoverretradeinfoverretrade is a new-generation signage that has a LCD monitor directly attached onto a glass surface Minimizing light reflection it offers great viewing experience
AGCs optical bonding technology
Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
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The infoverretrade is a glass signage product consisting of an LCD display that is directly laminated onto glass using special resin and lamination technology developed by AGC
The infoverretrade series line-up
infoverretradeSaves space and energy while giving the impression of floating
infoverretradeMIRRORThis design mirror delivers with high color-reproducibility with low power consumption and silent operation
infoverretradeTOUCHA vivid multi-touch display with no parallax effect between the touch and display surfaces
infoverretradeSEE-THROUGHDisplays vivid images through which real objects can be seen by utilizing high color-reproducibility and transparency
Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
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Glascenetrade is a transparent glass screen that clearly displays images from a projector while retaining its transparency There are front and rear projection types available allowing flexibility in the location of the projector Retains transparency during image projection Clearer image and less haze as compared with conventional products Offers sharp images with very little distortion as compared with conventional products Compatible with various projectors
Large size available can be installed on a curvedsurface
No battery required Easy maintenance
Power ONPower OFF
Glascenetrade
For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
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AGC is working to develop practical applications for the roll-to-roll process
AGCrsquos technology is expected to contribute to the development of flexible displays and lighter-weight displays
AGCrsquos unique carrier glass technology allows customers to process ultra thin glass without altering their existing production process
Thickness 50μm
Ultra thin Glass ldquoSpoolrdquo
Ultra thin glass rolled into a coil
Carrier Glass Technology
Ultra thin glass(Thickness 100μm)
Carrier glass(Thickness 05mm)
SPOOLtrade
Electronic Materials
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Electronic Materials
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General name Product name Product description
Synthetic quartz lens materials Synthetic quartz Synthetic quartz glass optimally designed for use in the range between vacuum ultraviolet and
near infrared
Glass fritpaste Glass frit glass paste Glass materials used mainly in the field of electronics for insulation airtight sealing and protection purposes
Optical planar devices Optical planar devicesWorld-first optical devices that integrate glass substrate technology organic thin film technology and optical design technology Developed exclusively by AGC these opticaldevices are used in optical pickups for CDs DVDs Blu-Rays and HD-DVDs and various optical devices including optical imaging devices and optical communication devices
Micro glass Aspherical glass mold lenses
High form-accuracy lenses developed based on AGCrsquos accumulated technologies in materials development press molding optical design and optical assessment Used for digital cameras and digital video cameras etc
Glass-ceramics substrate GCHPtrade for high-power LED lighting
GCHPtrade Glass-ceramics substrate for high-power LED lighting
Plastic optical fiber cable FONTEXtradeWorld-first optical fiber capable of high-capacity data communication at 10Gbps and above FONTEXtrade can transmit data even when bended or knotted tightly which cannot be done with conventional silica-based fiber or POF
Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
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Ceria Slurry for Polishing(CMP) Process
Lithography Process Materials and parts
Sput
terin
g
Highly-pure synthetic quartz developed by combining AGCrsquos long-established technological expertise and know-how in the fields of fine glass chemicals and ceramics
Supply substrates for photomasks and stepper lens materials and others with excellent properties such as low thermal expansion coefficients high optical transmission at deep ultraviolet rays and outstanding chemical durability etc
Customized slurry and polishing solutions that accommodate customerrsquos design policies and CMP processes taking advantage of our integrated production process starting from abrasive manufacture through to slurry
High-purity SiC （silicon carbide）
Extremely-High Purity SiC Materials
Dimensional accuracy is achieved to meet the needs of customers utilizing the leading-edge coating facilities despite its difficulty of processing
High-temperature Diffusion Process Lithography Process
Application Example
Digital Camera Materials
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CMOSCCD sensor
CCD blue filter is used to adjust the wavelength sensitivity between picture elements and naked eyesAvailable from 02mm thickness AGCrsquos blue filters contribute to the development of thinner cameras
CMOSCCD blue filters
Digital camera lensesBased on its accumulated technologies in materials development press molding optical design and optical assessment AGC offers lenses with high form accuracy for a wide variety of camera lenses from single-lens reflex cameras to mobile phones
Aspherical lenses for camera-equipped mobile phones
CMOSCCD blue filters
Aspherical lenses for digital cameras
Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
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Glass-ceramics substrate GCHPtrade enables high-brightness and high-durability for LED lighting
Respond to high-output LED applications that require high-brightness such as automotive headlights and outdoor lighting and illumination
Even in thinner substrates high-reflectivity ensures high-brightness
Excellent heat dispassion design improved the durability of the substrate under the strong heat generated by increased power output Also the reflectivity does not deteriorate over a prolonged period
Suitable for a wide range of applications as excellent moldability enables a compact and complex cavity structure
Structure of GCHPtrade
LED
High reflectivity
Highheat dissipation
Glass-Ceramics Substrate ldquoGCHPtraderdquo
Glass-Ceramics Substrate ldquoGCHPtraderdquo
GCHPtrade
Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
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Double clad structure of FONTEXtrade
FONTEXtrade is the worlds first optical fiber that enables high bandwidth and large capacity data communication with a transmission speed of 10Gbps or more The cable features resistance to tight bending allowing data communication which could not have achieved with existing silica-based fibers or POFs
Double cladding structure successfully prevents light from leaking out of the core (See the figure in the upper left) FONTEXtrade is an incredibly easy to handle optical fiber that doesnrsquot have any kinks that inherently form in plastic and above all allows data communication under tight knots or bends (See the figure in the lower left)
FONTEXtrade adopts a tight cord which the cable covering is directly attached to the fiber circumference (See the figure in the lower left) This leads to cost reduction and simplified terminal treatment processing allowing anyone to handle the cable with ease
FONTEX is a safe and reliable plastic optical fiber (POF) for general household use It is suitable for large-volume data transmissions which are essential for next-generation 4K-TVs and enables transmission even when it is handled roughly or is sharply bent
No light leakage even when tightly bentAchieves a minimum bending radius of 5 mm
Low refractiveindex material(2nd clad)
Refractive
Easy to Assemble and Install
A consumer fluorine-based plastic fiber featuring high transmission speed and ease of handling and
connection
FONTEXtrade
Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
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Aspherical glass lens for automotives
AGC realizes luminous intensity distribution characteristics in compliance with laws and regulations applicable for automotive head lamps
リフレクターRef
Shade
Back focus
Radiophotoluminesscent
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For personal use
リフレクター
For environmental monitoring For medical use
Radiophtoluminesscent glass for dosemeters is a type of glass for measuring devices that detect radiation dose using ultraviolet ray excitationIt can measure from low-dose range (natural radiation) to high-dose range (radiotherapy dose) This product is used for occupationally personal dose monitoring and environmental dose monitoring around nuclear power plants In recent years it is also used for dose evaluation for medical use
Tissue Culture Ware
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Provides clear images and excellent cell adhesion for high magnification microscope observation
Low cell adhesion coating
Glass based products
Other products
ECM coated products Various extracellular matrixes (ECM) are
available
Minimize the adhesion of cells and protein
Enable efficient formation of uniformly-sized spheroids in large quantity
Tissue culture ware
Various other products are available
Manufacturing Bases
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Electronic materials
Product Plants Region
GCHPtrade AGC Electronics Taiwan Taiwan
Semiconductor process materials
Kansai Plant (Takasago factory) Japan
AGC Electronics (Japan) Japan
AGC Seimi Chemical (Japan) Japan
AGC Electronics America USA
Glass fritpaste AGC Electronics (Japan) Japan
Optical materials for digital cameras
AGC Techno Glass (Japan) Japan
AGC Micro Glass Japan
AGC Micro Glass (Thailand) Thailand
Optical Coating Products Optical Coatings Japan Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
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AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
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Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
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General name Product usage
Caustic Soda Chemicals chemical fibers paperpulp etc
Caustic potash Chemicals potassium carbonate raw materials
Potassium carbonate Food additives detergent feedstock
Hydrochloric acid Inorganic chemicals steel and chemical seasoning
Sodium hypochlorite Bleaching pulp and textile and sterilizing tap water
Liquid chlorine Bleaching pulp and sterilizing tap water
Vinyl chloride monomer Polyvinyl chloride raw materials (VCM)
Polyvinyl chloride Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Trichloroethylene Perchloroethylen Industrial cleaner dry-cleaning solvent fluorinated gas feedstock
Methyl and ethylene chloride Silicone resin industrial cleaner extracting solvent for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals paint stripper
Chloroform Fluorochemicals
Epi-chlorohydrin Epoxy resin
Propylene oxide Raw materials for propylene glycol dipropylene glycol and polyols raw materials for non-ion surfactants
Propylene glycolRaw materials for unsaturated polyester resins and plasticizers surfactants antifreeze and coolants food additives perfume and tobacco tooth paste cosmetics and medical supplies
Polyols Rigid and flexible polyurethane foams coating adhesives and sealant elastomers
Sodium bicarbonate Food additives pharmaceuticals bath salts industrial applications and animal feeds
Caustic Soda
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Crude salt is a raw material for basic chemicals
Electrolysis system
Caustic soda is a typical alkaline product produced from electrolysis of salt AGC uses its ion-exchange membrane (Flemion) for the production of caustic soda A wide range of applications including chemical fibers paper pulp chemicals
food industry soap etc
Sodium Bicarbonate
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Flue gas neutralization effectively eliminates acidic components (SO3 and sulfuric acid mist etc) from flue gases
Eco-friendly detergent and cleanser
Before AfterApplications
Industrial cleaning Blast cleaning media Chemical cleaning new system
Flue gas treatment Flue gas neutralization
Pharmaceuticals Stomach medicine (antacid) dialysis
Home products Cleaners bath salts deodorant
Food products Baking powder PH control chemicals
AgriculturalLivestock industriesCivil engineering construction
Formula feed ingredients Animal pharmaceuticals Agrochemicals ingredientsLiquid glass soil hardening agents
Industry Fire extinguisher metal surface treatment agents neutralizer
Sodium Bicarbonate is used in various fields ranging from home products medical products to advanced technologies
As the largest sodium bicarbonate manufacture in Japan AGC will expand the grades of available products and develop new products to meet diversifying needs
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
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General name Production base Country
Caustic Soda(2 million tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinythai Thailand
Caustic potash(130000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Potassium carbonate(70000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Hydrochloric acid
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Sodium hypochlorite
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Chlor-alkali amp urethaneGeneral name Production base Country
Liquid chlorine
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinyl chloride monomer(15 million tons)
Keiyo Monomer Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Vinythai Thailand
Polyvinyl chloride(1 million tons)
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Phu My Plastics amp Chemicals Vietnam
Vinythai ThailandTrichloroethylenePerchloroethylen(30000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Ethylene chloride Kashima plant JapanMethyl chloride Chiba plant JapanChloroform Chiba plant Japan
Epi-chlorohydrin(160000 tons)
Kashima Chemical Co Ltd Japan
Vinythai ThailandPropylene oxide(110000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Propylene glycol(40000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Polyols(80000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Sodium bicarbonate(50000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan Production capacity
As of March 2019
ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
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FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
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General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo Tubing sealing wire insulation films filaments lining etc for various industries
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStraderdquo Wire insulation sealing etc
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Mold releasing films roofing and architectural facades interior finishing and photovoltaicsGreen houses
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Optical materials semiconductor processing hi-performance
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Architectural structures bridges and aircrafts
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahi Guardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Textiles paper nonwoven carpet and leather
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Ion-exchange membrane for electrolytic caustic soda production
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Refrigerants for freezerrefrigeration equipment and air conditioners
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo
Precision cleaning defluxing cleaning plastic parts dewatering drying coolant and career solvent
Fine silica Liquid chromatography packing cosmetic materials
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquo Improved leveling performance for such as floor waxResin dispersant ｒesin surface modifier
Fluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo Damp-proof coating for electronics devices oil barrier anti-flux migration anti-resin adhesion
Fluonreg ETFE Film
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200 amp moreheat-
resistance
Weathera-bility
Light transmittance
Chemical resistance
Incom-bustibility
Non-viscidity Insulation Mechanical
property
Mold releasing film
PV protection film
PV back sheet
Kitchen wall surface materials
Building
Applications
Credits Inecircs CampeloItaipava Arena Pernambuco
Fluoropolymer film with excellent heat-resistance and weatherability AGC manufactures Fluonreg ETFE Film from raw materials Major applications (see below)
Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
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Lumiflontrade is the worlds first solvent-soluble fluoropolymer developed based on AGCrsquos fluorine technologies and commercialized in 1982
Chemically-stable fluoropolymer demonstrates greater weatherability than conventional coating materials
Proven credibility based on more than 20 years of experience used for over 200000 buildings and facilities
Lumiflon is used for
Tokyo skytree
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Excellent weatherability
Bridge pier without Lumiflon (16 year-old)
Bridge pier with Lumiflon coating (21 year-old)
Cos
t ind
ex
Phthalic acidUrethaneAcrylicsiliconLumiflon family
Lumiflonrsquos good weatherability reduces
the life-cycle costs
Economic comparison
Durability (year)
Lumiflontrade
Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
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Highly durable fluorinated Water and Oil Repellent Both high performance and improved environmental profiles at the same time PFOA and PFOS free (at or above detection limits) Products available for textile paper and non-woven fabrics For paper well-suited to food packaging applications with FDA and BfR approval
Greaseproof paper (treated with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES)
Regular paper (not greaseproof)
Treated fabric with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES
Applications
Textile Car seats Carpet tiles Outdoor clothing Protective clothing Furniture(fabric-coated) Sportswearsports items Swimwear Tablecloths Umbrellaswaterproof clothing Uniforms Shoes
Non-woven Air filters Automotive interiors Masks Medical gowns Surgery cover cloth Wallpaper
Paper and others
Fast food packaging Food packaging boxesbags Pet food packaging Paper traystableware Naturalsynthetic leather Stonetile and other
AsahiGuardreg E-SERIES
Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
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AGC established production technologies for HFO-1234yf ahead of its competitors
1234yf is a new environmentally-friendly refrigerant for automobile air conditioning with a very low GWP which is 11300 or less than that of conventional products
AGC successfully reduced the global-warming potential (GWP) to about one-sixth that of conventional products while delivering equivalent performance
AMOLEAtrade helps achieve both low GWP and energy saving
AMOLEAtradeNew Refrigerant for Air-conditioners
AMOLEAtrade-1234yfNew-generation Automobile Refrigerant
Fuel Cell Components
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Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
AGC develops and manufactures fluorine based polymer electrolyte (ionomer) for membrane and electrode and offers components optimal for MEA (membrane-electrode assembly) which determines the performance of fuel cells
Stack
Fuel Processor system
Peripheral devices
MEA makersAuto makers
【For Electrode】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
【For Membrane】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
AGCrsquos focus areas
Assemble
Hydrogen
Air
(Ionomer) (MEA) (Stack) (Power generation system)
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
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Fluorochemicals amp specialty chemicalsGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd England
AGC Chemicals Americas Inc Americas
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStrade rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Kashima plant Japan
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahiGuardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Chiba plantJapan
Kashima plant
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Fine silica Asahi Glass Si-Tech Japan
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquoFluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo
AGC Seimi Chemical Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsLife Science
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Life Science Products
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General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients (Including biopharmaceuticals)
Intermediate and active pharmaceutical ingredients intermediate and active agricultural ingredients
Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
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Culture Separation
Main fermentation tank for recombinant microorganisms (Up to 4500L)
Separation of culture supernatant and cells
AGC offers biopharmaceutical (recombinant protein) manufacturing services Under the PMDA license AGC conducts production of biopharmaceutical APIs in compliance with GMP AGC also offers protein expression and process development services
Purification
High-level purification of target protein
Production process
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
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Life ScienceGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients(Including biopharmaceuticals)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Wakasa Chemicals Japan
AGC BiologicsAmericas Denmark Germany
Malgrat Pharma Chemicals SLU Spain
As of March 2019
Ceramics
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Fused Cast Refractories
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Zirconia fused cast refractoriesldquoZB-X950rdquo series
Alumina fused cast refractoriesMarsniteTM (MB) series
AGC offers a full line-up of fused cast refractories for glass melting furnaces to meet various customer needs Zirconia fused cast refractoriesOptimal for use in melting furnaces for high-quality specialty glass particularly in the
areas that come into direct contact with molten glass AZS fused cast refractoriesExcellent resistance to corrosion Alumina fused refractoriesExcellent performance against contamination to molten glass
AZS fused cast refractoriesZilconiteTM (ZB) series
Monolithic Refractories (1)
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Excellent strength and fireproof castable refractory composed of carefully selected fireproof aggregates and AGCrsquos alumina cement
Asahi Castertrade
Ramcretetrade Low-cement castable with excellent strength
erosion-resistance and extremely low porosity It also has high corrosion resistance and excellent high temperature strength
Monolithic Refractories (2)
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Excellent thermal Insulating property equivalent to that of fiber and insulating bricks It is an environmentally-friendly non-fiber material made from AGCrsquos special raw material
THRMOTECT WALLTM
THERMOTECT Walltrade is a high thermal insulation furnace wall for industrial furnaces The product is a composite structure that uses a high thermal insulation grade THERMOTECTTM and it boasts the highest-level thermal insulation properties in the industry and durability The material contributes to energy conservation in industrial furnaces spanning various fields where conventional ceramic fiber could not be used
Glass Ironsteel Cement Aluminum
THERMOTECT WALLtrade Won ldquoDirector-Generalrsquos Prize The Agency for Natural Resources and Energyrdquo of ldquoProduct Category amp Business Model Categoryrdquo at Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation in 2015
THERMOTECTtrade
Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
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AGCrsquos chrome-free bricks for cement kilns are used by various domestic and international cement manufactures
To burn various waste materials in a cement kiln requires severe operational conditions AGCrsquos refractory bricks ensure high durability without using chrome materials which has high environmentally hazardous impacts
Lining of a cement rotary kilnChrome-free bricks for cement kilnsBNCTM series
Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
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AGCrsquos ceramics pigments for road surface coating include colored anti-skid aggregates which allow greater flexibility in design and heat-shielding road surface coatings which improve the abrasion resistance of the road surface
Tough Bahn
Tough BahntradeColored anti-skid aggregate
Tough Coore
Reference Road surface temperature reduce to 50when the initial temperature is 60
Tough CooretradePigments for heat-shielding road surface coatings
Thermographic view(summertime)
6151
1-5-1Marunouchi
Chiyoda-kuTokyo JAPAN
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- Reference
- Table of Contents
- Corporate Information
- Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
- Successive Presidents
- 組織図
- Stock Information
- Corporate History (1)
- Corporate History (2)
- AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
- AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
- AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
- AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
- Architectural Glass
- Architectural Glass Products
- Low-E Insulated Glass Units
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
- Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
- Decorative Glass
- Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
- Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
- Automotive Glass
- Automotive Glass
- IR-blocking Glass
- UV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
- Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
- Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
- Glass for Displays
- Display Glass Products
- TFT Glass Substrates
- TFT Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
- Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Bases
- New Function Glass
- Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
- 化学強化用特殊ガラス
- ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
- Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
- Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
- Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
- Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
- For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
- Electronic Materials
- Electronic Materials
- Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
- Digital Camera Materials
- Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
- Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
- Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
- Radiophotoluminesscent
- Tissue Culture Ware
- Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
- Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- Caustic Soda
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
- FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
- Fluonreg ETFE Film
- Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
- Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
- Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
- Fuel Cell Components
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsLife Science
- Life Science Products
- Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- Ceramics
- Fused Cast Refractories
- Monolithic Refractories (1)
- Monolithic Refractories (2)
- Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
- Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
- スライド番号 83
-
Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
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3130times2880
G10
400times300
G11994
1996
2000
2003
2004
2005
2006
470times370
G2
G3
650times550
G4
880times680
G5
1300times1100
G6
1850times1500
G75
2250times1950
2500times2200
20rdquo TV
28rdquo TV32rdquo TV
37rdquo TV
45rdquo TV
52rdquo TV
65rdquo TV
G8
57rdquotimes 8
2009
108rdquo TVSubstrate Thickness07mm
Unitmm
Manufacturing Bases
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Product Plants Region
TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
Kansai Plant (Amagasaki factory) Japan
Kansai Plant (Takasago factory) Japan
AGC Display Glass Yonezawa Japan
AGC Display Glass Taiwan Taiwan
AGC Fine Techno Korea Korea
AGC Display Glass Ochang Korea
AGC Display Glass (Kunshan) China
AGC Display Glass (Shenzhen) China
AGC Display Glass (Keishu) China
AGC Advanced Electronics Display Glass (Shenzhen) China
Specialty glass for display applications
Kansai Plant (Amagasaki factory) Japan
Kansai Plant (Takasago factory) Japan
AGC Flat Glass (Dalian) China
AGC Flat Glass Thailand Thailand
Glass substrates for touchscreen panels AGC Flat Glass Thailand Thailand
Glass substrates for displays (including some new function glass products)As of March 2019
New Function Glass
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Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
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Structure of touchscreen devices
Acrylic Dragontrail
Characteristics of Dragontrailtrade series Strength Comparison of Dragontrailtrade series
Realizes a level of strength far beyond that of conventional soda-lime glass
Highly resistant to scratches and features a beautiful pristine finish compared with resin
Dragontrailtrade is manufactured by using the float method a highly efficient production method as compared with fusion method and other manufacturing process
Strength test(three-point bend test on 11 mm-thick glass plate)
Abrasion Test (Comparison with acrylic resin)
Cover materialTouchscreen glass
LCD panel
BacklightElectric
circuit board
Ordinary soda lime glass
6 times stronger
Dragontrail
DragontrailX
8 times stronger
Dragontrailtrade series
Dragontrail X has 30 greater strength than Dragontrail
When compared with glass of the same thickness
A specialty glass for chemical strengthening used as a cover glass for touchscreensof smartphones tablet PCs TVs and other electronic devices
化学強化用特殊ガラス
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With exceptional strength and high-end appearance chemically strengthend Dragontrail brings new possibilities to automotive interior design
Value added interior with safety + function + design
strong
shinyand
Strength and stability of Dragontrail contributes to safe and comfort driving experience
High scratch resistancy and various surface treatment options provide long lasting surface beauty clear display image under all environment and smooth touch surface
Dragontrailtrade series
ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
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Glass substrate for touchscreens measuring just 023 mm helps create lighter-weight smart phones and tablet PCs AGC also succeeded in the development of 020mm thick prototype
Soda-lime glass has resistance to discoloring under ultraviolet radiation and heat deformation It serves as a highly durable touch sensor
Good workability the glass can be cut after chemical strengthening or electric circuit coating
Manufactured using the float method for high-efficiency productionThicknesses can vary from 023mm to 11mm in response to a wide variety of needs of
customers Comparison of 028 mm glass substrate for touchscreens with a coin
Structure of Touchscreen LCDs
Cover material
Touchscreenglass
LCD panelBacklightElectric circuit board
Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
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AGCrsquos newly developed direct bonding technology improves display quality
The newly-developed resin enables optical bonding with no air bubbles as the bubbles formed during the bonding process are automatically absorbed in the resin on the bonding surfaceImproved bonding technology successfully eliminates complex manufacturing processes including high-temperature amp high-pressure treatment thereby achieving greater productivity compared with conventional methodsThis new bonding technology is expected to be used for large-sized
displays It is also suitable for IPS-mode LCDs which is prone to have ununiformimage quality due to the pressure created when the cover glass is bonded to the LCDs Going forward AGCrsquos new cover glass is expected to be used in these and many other types of LCDs
Structure of liquid crystal displays
AGCrsquos proprietary resin for direct bonding
Display Device
Back frame
Cover glass
Self-adhesive glass for optical bonding
FrontFront
Display Device
Layer of air
Back frame
Cover glass
Resin layer for direct bonding
Cover glass such as DragontrailTM
Self-adhesive glass for optical bonding as seen from the adhesive side
AGCrsquos direct bonding technology improves
display quality
Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
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LCD monitor attached directly onto window glass It minimizes glare and reflection and delivers clear and high-contrast images
No cooling fan required Low power consumption as compared to conventional digital signage
Space saving Thin and lightweight LCD module is firmly attached onto the glass surface
Can be installed onto existing glass walls ampwindows (Preliminary glass check will be necessary) Display monitor can be detached from the glass wall for removal
Infoverretrade WINDOW
infoverretradeinfoverretrade is a new-generation signage that has a LCD monitor directly attached onto a glass surface Minimizing light reflection it offers great viewing experience
AGCs optical bonding technology
Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
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The infoverretrade is a glass signage product consisting of an LCD display that is directly laminated onto glass using special resin and lamination technology developed by AGC
The infoverretrade series line-up
infoverretradeSaves space and energy while giving the impression of floating
infoverretradeMIRRORThis design mirror delivers with high color-reproducibility with low power consumption and silent operation
infoverretradeTOUCHA vivid multi-touch display with no parallax effect between the touch and display surfaces
infoverretradeSEE-THROUGHDisplays vivid images through which real objects can be seen by utilizing high color-reproducibility and transparency
Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
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Glascenetrade is a transparent glass screen that clearly displays images from a projector while retaining its transparency There are front and rear projection types available allowing flexibility in the location of the projector Retains transparency during image projection Clearer image and less haze as compared with conventional products Offers sharp images with very little distortion as compared with conventional products Compatible with various projectors
Large size available can be installed on a curvedsurface
No battery required Easy maintenance
Power ONPower OFF
Glascenetrade
For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
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AGC is working to develop practical applications for the roll-to-roll process
AGCrsquos technology is expected to contribute to the development of flexible displays and lighter-weight displays
AGCrsquos unique carrier glass technology allows customers to process ultra thin glass without altering their existing production process
Thickness 50μm
Ultra thin Glass ldquoSpoolrdquo
Ultra thin glass rolled into a coil
Carrier Glass Technology
Ultra thin glass(Thickness 100μm)
Carrier glass(Thickness 05mm)
SPOOLtrade
Electronic Materials
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Electronic Materials
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General name Product name Product description
Synthetic quartz lens materials Synthetic quartz Synthetic quartz glass optimally designed for use in the range between vacuum ultraviolet and
near infrared
Glass fritpaste Glass frit glass paste Glass materials used mainly in the field of electronics for insulation airtight sealing and protection purposes
Optical planar devices Optical planar devicesWorld-first optical devices that integrate glass substrate technology organic thin film technology and optical design technology Developed exclusively by AGC these opticaldevices are used in optical pickups for CDs DVDs Blu-Rays and HD-DVDs and various optical devices including optical imaging devices and optical communication devices
Micro glass Aspherical glass mold lenses
High form-accuracy lenses developed based on AGCrsquos accumulated technologies in materials development press molding optical design and optical assessment Used for digital cameras and digital video cameras etc
Glass-ceramics substrate GCHPtrade for high-power LED lighting
GCHPtrade Glass-ceramics substrate for high-power LED lighting
Plastic optical fiber cable FONTEXtradeWorld-first optical fiber capable of high-capacity data communication at 10Gbps and above FONTEXtrade can transmit data even when bended or knotted tightly which cannot be done with conventional silica-based fiber or POF
Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
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Ceria Slurry for Polishing(CMP) Process
Lithography Process Materials and parts
Sput
terin
g
Highly-pure synthetic quartz developed by combining AGCrsquos long-established technological expertise and know-how in the fields of fine glass chemicals and ceramics
Supply substrates for photomasks and stepper lens materials and others with excellent properties such as low thermal expansion coefficients high optical transmission at deep ultraviolet rays and outstanding chemical durability etc
Customized slurry and polishing solutions that accommodate customerrsquos design policies and CMP processes taking advantage of our integrated production process starting from abrasive manufacture through to slurry
High-purity SiC （silicon carbide）
Extremely-High Purity SiC Materials
Dimensional accuracy is achieved to meet the needs of customers utilizing the leading-edge coating facilities despite its difficulty of processing
High-temperature Diffusion Process Lithography Process
Application Example
Digital Camera Materials
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CMOSCCD sensor
CCD blue filter is used to adjust the wavelength sensitivity between picture elements and naked eyesAvailable from 02mm thickness AGCrsquos blue filters contribute to the development of thinner cameras
CMOSCCD blue filters
Digital camera lensesBased on its accumulated technologies in materials development press molding optical design and optical assessment AGC offers lenses with high form accuracy for a wide variety of camera lenses from single-lens reflex cameras to mobile phones
Aspherical lenses for camera-equipped mobile phones
CMOSCCD blue filters
Aspherical lenses for digital cameras
Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
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Glass-ceramics substrate GCHPtrade enables high-brightness and high-durability for LED lighting
Respond to high-output LED applications that require high-brightness such as automotive headlights and outdoor lighting and illumination
Even in thinner substrates high-reflectivity ensures high-brightness
Excellent heat dispassion design improved the durability of the substrate under the strong heat generated by increased power output Also the reflectivity does not deteriorate over a prolonged period
Suitable for a wide range of applications as excellent moldability enables a compact and complex cavity structure
Structure of GCHPtrade
LED
High reflectivity
Highheat dissipation
Glass-Ceramics Substrate ldquoGCHPtraderdquo
Glass-Ceramics Substrate ldquoGCHPtraderdquo
GCHPtrade
Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
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Double clad structure of FONTEXtrade
FONTEXtrade is the worlds first optical fiber that enables high bandwidth and large capacity data communication with a transmission speed of 10Gbps or more The cable features resistance to tight bending allowing data communication which could not have achieved with existing silica-based fibers or POFs
Double cladding structure successfully prevents light from leaking out of the core (See the figure in the upper left) FONTEXtrade is an incredibly easy to handle optical fiber that doesnrsquot have any kinks that inherently form in plastic and above all allows data communication under tight knots or bends (See the figure in the lower left)
FONTEXtrade adopts a tight cord which the cable covering is directly attached to the fiber circumference (See the figure in the lower left) This leads to cost reduction and simplified terminal treatment processing allowing anyone to handle the cable with ease
FONTEX is a safe and reliable plastic optical fiber (POF) for general household use It is suitable for large-volume data transmissions which are essential for next-generation 4K-TVs and enables transmission even when it is handled roughly or is sharply bent
No light leakage even when tightly bentAchieves a minimum bending radius of 5 mm
Low refractiveindex material(2nd clad)
Refractive
Easy to Assemble and Install
A consumer fluorine-based plastic fiber featuring high transmission speed and ease of handling and
connection
FONTEXtrade
Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
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Aspherical glass lens for automotives
AGC realizes luminous intensity distribution characteristics in compliance with laws and regulations applicable for automotive head lamps
リフレクターRef
Shade
Back focus
Radiophotoluminesscent
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For personal use
リフレクター
For environmental monitoring For medical use
Radiophtoluminesscent glass for dosemeters is a type of glass for measuring devices that detect radiation dose using ultraviolet ray excitationIt can measure from low-dose range (natural radiation) to high-dose range (radiotherapy dose) This product is used for occupationally personal dose monitoring and environmental dose monitoring around nuclear power plants In recent years it is also used for dose evaluation for medical use
Tissue Culture Ware
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Provides clear images and excellent cell adhesion for high magnification microscope observation
Low cell adhesion coating
Glass based products
Other products
ECM coated products Various extracellular matrixes (ECM) are
available
Minimize the adhesion of cells and protein
Enable efficient formation of uniformly-sized spheroids in large quantity
Tissue culture ware
Various other products are available
Manufacturing Bases
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Electronic materials
Product Plants Region
GCHPtrade AGC Electronics Taiwan Taiwan
Semiconductor process materials
Kansai Plant (Takasago factory) Japan
AGC Electronics (Japan) Japan
AGC Seimi Chemical (Japan) Japan
AGC Electronics America USA
Glass fritpaste AGC Electronics (Japan) Japan
Optical materials for digital cameras
AGC Techno Glass (Japan) Japan
AGC Micro Glass Japan
AGC Micro Glass (Thailand) Thailand
Optical Coating Products Optical Coatings Japan Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
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AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
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Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
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General name Product usage
Caustic Soda Chemicals chemical fibers paperpulp etc
Caustic potash Chemicals potassium carbonate raw materials
Potassium carbonate Food additives detergent feedstock
Hydrochloric acid Inorganic chemicals steel and chemical seasoning
Sodium hypochlorite Bleaching pulp and textile and sterilizing tap water
Liquid chlorine Bleaching pulp and sterilizing tap water
Vinyl chloride monomer Polyvinyl chloride raw materials (VCM)
Polyvinyl chloride Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Trichloroethylene Perchloroethylen Industrial cleaner dry-cleaning solvent fluorinated gas feedstock
Methyl and ethylene chloride Silicone resin industrial cleaner extracting solvent for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals paint stripper
Chloroform Fluorochemicals
Epi-chlorohydrin Epoxy resin
Propylene oxide Raw materials for propylene glycol dipropylene glycol and polyols raw materials for non-ion surfactants
Propylene glycolRaw materials for unsaturated polyester resins and plasticizers surfactants antifreeze and coolants food additives perfume and tobacco tooth paste cosmetics and medical supplies
Polyols Rigid and flexible polyurethane foams coating adhesives and sealant elastomers
Sodium bicarbonate Food additives pharmaceuticals bath salts industrial applications and animal feeds
Caustic Soda
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Crude salt is a raw material for basic chemicals
Electrolysis system
Caustic soda is a typical alkaline product produced from electrolysis of salt AGC uses its ion-exchange membrane (Flemion) for the production of caustic soda A wide range of applications including chemical fibers paper pulp chemicals
food industry soap etc
Sodium Bicarbonate
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Flue gas neutralization effectively eliminates acidic components (SO3 and sulfuric acid mist etc) from flue gases
Eco-friendly detergent and cleanser
Before AfterApplications
Industrial cleaning Blast cleaning media Chemical cleaning new system
Flue gas treatment Flue gas neutralization
Pharmaceuticals Stomach medicine (antacid) dialysis
Home products Cleaners bath salts deodorant
Food products Baking powder PH control chemicals
AgriculturalLivestock industriesCivil engineering construction
Formula feed ingredients Animal pharmaceuticals Agrochemicals ingredientsLiquid glass soil hardening agents
Industry Fire extinguisher metal surface treatment agents neutralizer
Sodium Bicarbonate is used in various fields ranging from home products medical products to advanced technologies
As the largest sodium bicarbonate manufacture in Japan AGC will expand the grades of available products and develop new products to meet diversifying needs
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
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General name Production base Country
Caustic Soda(2 million tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinythai Thailand
Caustic potash(130000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Potassium carbonate(70000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Hydrochloric acid
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Sodium hypochlorite
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Chlor-alkali amp urethaneGeneral name Production base Country
Liquid chlorine
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinyl chloride monomer(15 million tons)
Keiyo Monomer Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Vinythai Thailand
Polyvinyl chloride(1 million tons)
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Phu My Plastics amp Chemicals Vietnam
Vinythai ThailandTrichloroethylenePerchloroethylen(30000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Ethylene chloride Kashima plant JapanMethyl chloride Chiba plant JapanChloroform Chiba plant Japan
Epi-chlorohydrin(160000 tons)
Kashima Chemical Co Ltd Japan
Vinythai ThailandPropylene oxide(110000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Propylene glycol(40000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Polyols(80000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Sodium bicarbonate(50000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan Production capacity
As of March 2019
ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
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FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
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General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo Tubing sealing wire insulation films filaments lining etc for various industries
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStraderdquo Wire insulation sealing etc
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Mold releasing films roofing and architectural facades interior finishing and photovoltaicsGreen houses
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Optical materials semiconductor processing hi-performance
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Architectural structures bridges and aircrafts
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahi Guardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Textiles paper nonwoven carpet and leather
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Ion-exchange membrane for electrolytic caustic soda production
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Refrigerants for freezerrefrigeration equipment and air conditioners
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo
Precision cleaning defluxing cleaning plastic parts dewatering drying coolant and career solvent
Fine silica Liquid chromatography packing cosmetic materials
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquo Improved leveling performance for such as floor waxResin dispersant ｒesin surface modifier
Fluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo Damp-proof coating for electronics devices oil barrier anti-flux migration anti-resin adhesion
Fluonreg ETFE Film
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200 amp moreheat-
resistance
Weathera-bility
Light transmittance
Chemical resistance
Incom-bustibility
Non-viscidity Insulation Mechanical
property
Mold releasing film
PV protection film
PV back sheet
Kitchen wall surface materials
Building
Applications
Credits Inecircs CampeloItaipava Arena Pernambuco
Fluoropolymer film with excellent heat-resistance and weatherability AGC manufactures Fluonreg ETFE Film from raw materials Major applications (see below)
Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
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Lumiflontrade is the worlds first solvent-soluble fluoropolymer developed based on AGCrsquos fluorine technologies and commercialized in 1982
Chemically-stable fluoropolymer demonstrates greater weatherability than conventional coating materials
Proven credibility based on more than 20 years of experience used for over 200000 buildings and facilities
Lumiflon is used for
Tokyo skytree
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Excellent weatherability
Bridge pier without Lumiflon (16 year-old)
Bridge pier with Lumiflon coating (21 year-old)
Cos
t ind
ex
Phthalic acidUrethaneAcrylicsiliconLumiflon family
Lumiflonrsquos good weatherability reduces
the life-cycle costs
Economic comparison
Durability (year)
Lumiflontrade
Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
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Highly durable fluorinated Water and Oil Repellent Both high performance and improved environmental profiles at the same time PFOA and PFOS free (at or above detection limits) Products available for textile paper and non-woven fabrics For paper well-suited to food packaging applications with FDA and BfR approval
Greaseproof paper (treated with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES)
Regular paper (not greaseproof)
Treated fabric with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES
Applications
Textile Car seats Carpet tiles Outdoor clothing Protective clothing Furniture(fabric-coated) Sportswearsports items Swimwear Tablecloths Umbrellaswaterproof clothing Uniforms Shoes
Non-woven Air filters Automotive interiors Masks Medical gowns Surgery cover cloth Wallpaper
Paper and others
Fast food packaging Food packaging boxesbags Pet food packaging Paper traystableware Naturalsynthetic leather Stonetile and other
AsahiGuardreg E-SERIES
Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
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AGC established production technologies for HFO-1234yf ahead of its competitors
1234yf is a new environmentally-friendly refrigerant for automobile air conditioning with a very low GWP which is 11300 or less than that of conventional products
AGC successfully reduced the global-warming potential (GWP) to about one-sixth that of conventional products while delivering equivalent performance
AMOLEAtrade helps achieve both low GWP and energy saving
AMOLEAtradeNew Refrigerant for Air-conditioners
AMOLEAtrade-1234yfNew-generation Automobile Refrigerant
Fuel Cell Components
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Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
AGC develops and manufactures fluorine based polymer electrolyte (ionomer) for membrane and electrode and offers components optimal for MEA (membrane-electrode assembly) which determines the performance of fuel cells
Stack
Fuel Processor system
Peripheral devices
MEA makersAuto makers
【For Electrode】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
【For Membrane】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
AGCrsquos focus areas
Assemble
Hydrogen
Air
(Ionomer) (MEA) (Stack) (Power generation system)
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
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Fluorochemicals amp specialty chemicalsGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd England
AGC Chemicals Americas Inc Americas
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStrade rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Kashima plant Japan
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahiGuardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Chiba plantJapan
Kashima plant
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Fine silica Asahi Glass Si-Tech Japan
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquoFluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo
AGC Seimi Chemical Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsLife Science
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Life Science Products
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General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients (Including biopharmaceuticals)
Intermediate and active pharmaceutical ingredients intermediate and active agricultural ingredients
Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
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Culture Separation
Main fermentation tank for recombinant microorganisms (Up to 4500L)
Separation of culture supernatant and cells
AGC offers biopharmaceutical (recombinant protein) manufacturing services Under the PMDA license AGC conducts production of biopharmaceutical APIs in compliance with GMP AGC also offers protein expression and process development services
Purification
High-level purification of target protein
Production process
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
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Life ScienceGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients(Including biopharmaceuticals)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Wakasa Chemicals Japan
AGC BiologicsAmericas Denmark Germany
Malgrat Pharma Chemicals SLU Spain
As of March 2019
Ceramics
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Fused Cast Refractories
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Zirconia fused cast refractoriesldquoZB-X950rdquo series
Alumina fused cast refractoriesMarsniteTM (MB) series
AGC offers a full line-up of fused cast refractories for glass melting furnaces to meet various customer needs Zirconia fused cast refractoriesOptimal for use in melting furnaces for high-quality specialty glass particularly in the
areas that come into direct contact with molten glass AZS fused cast refractoriesExcellent resistance to corrosion Alumina fused refractoriesExcellent performance against contamination to molten glass
AZS fused cast refractoriesZilconiteTM (ZB) series
Monolithic Refractories (1)
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Excellent strength and fireproof castable refractory composed of carefully selected fireproof aggregates and AGCrsquos alumina cement
Asahi Castertrade
Ramcretetrade Low-cement castable with excellent strength
erosion-resistance and extremely low porosity It also has high corrosion resistance and excellent high temperature strength
Monolithic Refractories (2)
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Excellent thermal Insulating property equivalent to that of fiber and insulating bricks It is an environmentally-friendly non-fiber material made from AGCrsquos special raw material
THRMOTECT WALLTM
THERMOTECT Walltrade is a high thermal insulation furnace wall for industrial furnaces The product is a composite structure that uses a high thermal insulation grade THERMOTECTTM and it boasts the highest-level thermal insulation properties in the industry and durability The material contributes to energy conservation in industrial furnaces spanning various fields where conventional ceramic fiber could not be used
Glass Ironsteel Cement Aluminum
THERMOTECT WALLtrade Won ldquoDirector-Generalrsquos Prize The Agency for Natural Resources and Energyrdquo of ldquoProduct Category amp Business Model Categoryrdquo at Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation in 2015
THERMOTECTtrade
Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
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AGCrsquos chrome-free bricks for cement kilns are used by various domestic and international cement manufactures
To burn various waste materials in a cement kiln requires severe operational conditions AGCrsquos refractory bricks ensure high durability without using chrome materials which has high environmentally hazardous impacts
Lining of a cement rotary kilnChrome-free bricks for cement kilnsBNCTM series
Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
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AGCrsquos ceramics pigments for road surface coating include colored anti-skid aggregates which allow greater flexibility in design and heat-shielding road surface coatings which improve the abrasion resistance of the road surface
Tough Bahn
Tough BahntradeColored anti-skid aggregate
Tough Coore
Reference Road surface temperature reduce to 50when the initial temperature is 60
Tough CooretradePigments for heat-shielding road surface coatings
Thermographic view(summertime)
6151
1-5-1Marunouchi
Chiyoda-kuTokyo JAPAN
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- Reference
- Table of Contents
- Corporate Information
- Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
- Successive Presidents
- 組織図
- Stock Information
- Corporate History (1)
- Corporate History (2)
- AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
- AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
- AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
- AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
- Architectural Glass
- Architectural Glass Products
- Low-E Insulated Glass Units
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
- Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
- Decorative Glass
- Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
- Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
- Automotive Glass
- Automotive Glass
- IR-blocking Glass
- UV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
- Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
- Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
- Glass for Displays
- Display Glass Products
- TFT Glass Substrates
- TFT Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
- Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Bases
- New Function Glass
- Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
- 化学強化用特殊ガラス
- ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
- Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
- Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
- Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
- Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
- For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
- Electronic Materials
- Electronic Materials
- Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
- Digital Camera Materials
- Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
- Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
- Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
- Radiophotoluminesscent
- Tissue Culture Ware
- Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
- Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- Caustic Soda
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
- FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
- Fluonreg ETFE Film
- Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
- Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
- Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
- Fuel Cell Components
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsLife Science
- Life Science Products
- Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- Ceramics
- Fused Cast Refractories
- Monolithic Refractories (1)
- Monolithic Refractories (2)
- Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
- Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
- スライド番号 83
-
Manufacturing Bases
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Product Plants Region
TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
Kansai Plant (Amagasaki factory) Japan
Kansai Plant (Takasago factory) Japan
AGC Display Glass Yonezawa Japan
AGC Display Glass Taiwan Taiwan
AGC Fine Techno Korea Korea
AGC Display Glass Ochang Korea
AGC Display Glass (Kunshan) China
AGC Display Glass (Shenzhen) China
AGC Display Glass (Keishu) China
AGC Advanced Electronics Display Glass (Shenzhen) China
Specialty glass for display applications
Kansai Plant (Amagasaki factory) Japan
Kansai Plant (Takasago factory) Japan
AGC Flat Glass (Dalian) China
AGC Flat Glass Thailand Thailand
Glass substrates for touchscreen panels AGC Flat Glass Thailand Thailand
Glass substrates for displays (including some new function glass products)As of March 2019
New Function Glass
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Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
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Structure of touchscreen devices
Acrylic Dragontrail
Characteristics of Dragontrailtrade series Strength Comparison of Dragontrailtrade series
Realizes a level of strength far beyond that of conventional soda-lime glass
Highly resistant to scratches and features a beautiful pristine finish compared with resin
Dragontrailtrade is manufactured by using the float method a highly efficient production method as compared with fusion method and other manufacturing process
Strength test(three-point bend test on 11 mm-thick glass plate)
Abrasion Test (Comparison with acrylic resin)
Cover materialTouchscreen glass
LCD panel
BacklightElectric
circuit board
Ordinary soda lime glass
6 times stronger
Dragontrail
DragontrailX
8 times stronger
Dragontrailtrade series
Dragontrail X has 30 greater strength than Dragontrail
When compared with glass of the same thickness
A specialty glass for chemical strengthening used as a cover glass for touchscreensof smartphones tablet PCs TVs and other electronic devices
化学強化用特殊ガラス
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With exceptional strength and high-end appearance chemically strengthend Dragontrail brings new possibilities to automotive interior design
Value added interior with safety + function + design
strong
shinyand
Strength and stability of Dragontrail contributes to safe and comfort driving experience
High scratch resistancy and various surface treatment options provide long lasting surface beauty clear display image under all environment and smooth touch surface
Dragontrailtrade series
ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
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Glass substrate for touchscreens measuring just 023 mm helps create lighter-weight smart phones and tablet PCs AGC also succeeded in the development of 020mm thick prototype
Soda-lime glass has resistance to discoloring under ultraviolet radiation and heat deformation It serves as a highly durable touch sensor
Good workability the glass can be cut after chemical strengthening or electric circuit coating
Manufactured using the float method for high-efficiency productionThicknesses can vary from 023mm to 11mm in response to a wide variety of needs of
customers Comparison of 028 mm glass substrate for touchscreens with a coin
Structure of Touchscreen LCDs
Cover material
Touchscreenglass
LCD panelBacklightElectric circuit board
Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
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AGCrsquos newly developed direct bonding technology improves display quality
The newly-developed resin enables optical bonding with no air bubbles as the bubbles formed during the bonding process are automatically absorbed in the resin on the bonding surfaceImproved bonding technology successfully eliminates complex manufacturing processes including high-temperature amp high-pressure treatment thereby achieving greater productivity compared with conventional methodsThis new bonding technology is expected to be used for large-sized
displays It is also suitable for IPS-mode LCDs which is prone to have ununiformimage quality due to the pressure created when the cover glass is bonded to the LCDs Going forward AGCrsquos new cover glass is expected to be used in these and many other types of LCDs
Structure of liquid crystal displays
AGCrsquos proprietary resin for direct bonding
Display Device
Back frame
Cover glass
Self-adhesive glass for optical bonding
FrontFront
Display Device
Layer of air
Back frame
Cover glass
Resin layer for direct bonding
Cover glass such as DragontrailTM
Self-adhesive glass for optical bonding as seen from the adhesive side
AGCrsquos direct bonding technology improves
display quality
Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
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LCD monitor attached directly onto window glass It minimizes glare and reflection and delivers clear and high-contrast images
No cooling fan required Low power consumption as compared to conventional digital signage
Space saving Thin and lightweight LCD module is firmly attached onto the glass surface
Can be installed onto existing glass walls ampwindows (Preliminary glass check will be necessary) Display monitor can be detached from the glass wall for removal
Infoverretrade WINDOW
infoverretradeinfoverretrade is a new-generation signage that has a LCD monitor directly attached onto a glass surface Minimizing light reflection it offers great viewing experience
AGCs optical bonding technology
Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
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The infoverretrade is a glass signage product consisting of an LCD display that is directly laminated onto glass using special resin and lamination technology developed by AGC
The infoverretrade series line-up
infoverretradeSaves space and energy while giving the impression of floating
infoverretradeMIRRORThis design mirror delivers with high color-reproducibility with low power consumption and silent operation
infoverretradeTOUCHA vivid multi-touch display with no parallax effect between the touch and display surfaces
infoverretradeSEE-THROUGHDisplays vivid images through which real objects can be seen by utilizing high color-reproducibility and transparency
Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
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Glascenetrade is a transparent glass screen that clearly displays images from a projector while retaining its transparency There are front and rear projection types available allowing flexibility in the location of the projector Retains transparency during image projection Clearer image and less haze as compared with conventional products Offers sharp images with very little distortion as compared with conventional products Compatible with various projectors
Large size available can be installed on a curvedsurface
No battery required Easy maintenance
Power ONPower OFF
Glascenetrade
For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
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AGC is working to develop practical applications for the roll-to-roll process
AGCrsquos technology is expected to contribute to the development of flexible displays and lighter-weight displays
AGCrsquos unique carrier glass technology allows customers to process ultra thin glass without altering their existing production process
Thickness 50μm
Ultra thin Glass ldquoSpoolrdquo
Ultra thin glass rolled into a coil
Carrier Glass Technology
Ultra thin glass(Thickness 100μm)
Carrier glass(Thickness 05mm)
SPOOLtrade
Electronic Materials
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Electronic Materials
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General name Product name Product description
Synthetic quartz lens materials Synthetic quartz Synthetic quartz glass optimally designed for use in the range between vacuum ultraviolet and
near infrared
Glass fritpaste Glass frit glass paste Glass materials used mainly in the field of electronics for insulation airtight sealing and protection purposes
Optical planar devices Optical planar devicesWorld-first optical devices that integrate glass substrate technology organic thin film technology and optical design technology Developed exclusively by AGC these opticaldevices are used in optical pickups for CDs DVDs Blu-Rays and HD-DVDs and various optical devices including optical imaging devices and optical communication devices
Micro glass Aspherical glass mold lenses
High form-accuracy lenses developed based on AGCrsquos accumulated technologies in materials development press molding optical design and optical assessment Used for digital cameras and digital video cameras etc
Glass-ceramics substrate GCHPtrade for high-power LED lighting
GCHPtrade Glass-ceramics substrate for high-power LED lighting
Plastic optical fiber cable FONTEXtradeWorld-first optical fiber capable of high-capacity data communication at 10Gbps and above FONTEXtrade can transmit data even when bended or knotted tightly which cannot be done with conventional silica-based fiber or POF
Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
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Ceria Slurry for Polishing(CMP) Process
Lithography Process Materials and parts
Sput
terin
g
Highly-pure synthetic quartz developed by combining AGCrsquos long-established technological expertise and know-how in the fields of fine glass chemicals and ceramics
Supply substrates for photomasks and stepper lens materials and others with excellent properties such as low thermal expansion coefficients high optical transmission at deep ultraviolet rays and outstanding chemical durability etc
Customized slurry and polishing solutions that accommodate customerrsquos design policies and CMP processes taking advantage of our integrated production process starting from abrasive manufacture through to slurry
High-purity SiC （silicon carbide）
Extremely-High Purity SiC Materials
Dimensional accuracy is achieved to meet the needs of customers utilizing the leading-edge coating facilities despite its difficulty of processing
High-temperature Diffusion Process Lithography Process
Application Example
Digital Camera Materials
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CMOSCCD sensor
CCD blue filter is used to adjust the wavelength sensitivity between picture elements and naked eyesAvailable from 02mm thickness AGCrsquos blue filters contribute to the development of thinner cameras
CMOSCCD blue filters
Digital camera lensesBased on its accumulated technologies in materials development press molding optical design and optical assessment AGC offers lenses with high form accuracy for a wide variety of camera lenses from single-lens reflex cameras to mobile phones
Aspherical lenses for camera-equipped mobile phones
CMOSCCD blue filters
Aspherical lenses for digital cameras
Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
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Glass-ceramics substrate GCHPtrade enables high-brightness and high-durability for LED lighting
Respond to high-output LED applications that require high-brightness such as automotive headlights and outdoor lighting and illumination
Even in thinner substrates high-reflectivity ensures high-brightness
Excellent heat dispassion design improved the durability of the substrate under the strong heat generated by increased power output Also the reflectivity does not deteriorate over a prolonged period
Suitable for a wide range of applications as excellent moldability enables a compact and complex cavity structure
Structure of GCHPtrade
LED
High reflectivity
Highheat dissipation
Glass-Ceramics Substrate ldquoGCHPtraderdquo
Glass-Ceramics Substrate ldquoGCHPtraderdquo
GCHPtrade
Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
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Double clad structure of FONTEXtrade
FONTEXtrade is the worlds first optical fiber that enables high bandwidth and large capacity data communication with a transmission speed of 10Gbps or more The cable features resistance to tight bending allowing data communication which could not have achieved with existing silica-based fibers or POFs
Double cladding structure successfully prevents light from leaking out of the core (See the figure in the upper left) FONTEXtrade is an incredibly easy to handle optical fiber that doesnrsquot have any kinks that inherently form in plastic and above all allows data communication under tight knots or bends (See the figure in the lower left)
FONTEXtrade adopts a tight cord which the cable covering is directly attached to the fiber circumference (See the figure in the lower left) This leads to cost reduction and simplified terminal treatment processing allowing anyone to handle the cable with ease
FONTEX is a safe and reliable plastic optical fiber (POF) for general household use It is suitable for large-volume data transmissions which are essential for next-generation 4K-TVs and enables transmission even when it is handled roughly or is sharply bent
No light leakage even when tightly bentAchieves a minimum bending radius of 5 mm
Low refractiveindex material(2nd clad)
Refractive
Easy to Assemble and Install
A consumer fluorine-based plastic fiber featuring high transmission speed and ease of handling and
connection
FONTEXtrade
Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
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Aspherical glass lens for automotives
AGC realizes luminous intensity distribution characteristics in compliance with laws and regulations applicable for automotive head lamps
リフレクターRef
Shade
Back focus
Radiophotoluminesscent
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For personal use
リフレクター
For environmental monitoring For medical use
Radiophtoluminesscent glass for dosemeters is a type of glass for measuring devices that detect radiation dose using ultraviolet ray excitationIt can measure from low-dose range (natural radiation) to high-dose range (radiotherapy dose) This product is used for occupationally personal dose monitoring and environmental dose monitoring around nuclear power plants In recent years it is also used for dose evaluation for medical use
Tissue Culture Ware
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Provides clear images and excellent cell adhesion for high magnification microscope observation
Low cell adhesion coating
Glass based products
Other products
ECM coated products Various extracellular matrixes (ECM) are
available
Minimize the adhesion of cells and protein
Enable efficient formation of uniformly-sized spheroids in large quantity
Tissue culture ware
Various other products are available
Manufacturing Bases
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Electronic materials
Product Plants Region
GCHPtrade AGC Electronics Taiwan Taiwan
Semiconductor process materials
Kansai Plant (Takasago factory) Japan
AGC Electronics (Japan) Japan
AGC Seimi Chemical (Japan) Japan
AGC Electronics America USA
Glass fritpaste AGC Electronics (Japan) Japan
Optical materials for digital cameras
AGC Techno Glass (Japan) Japan
AGC Micro Glass Japan
AGC Micro Glass (Thailand) Thailand
Optical Coating Products Optical Coatings Japan Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
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AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
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Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
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General name Product usage
Caustic Soda Chemicals chemical fibers paperpulp etc
Caustic potash Chemicals potassium carbonate raw materials
Potassium carbonate Food additives detergent feedstock
Hydrochloric acid Inorganic chemicals steel and chemical seasoning
Sodium hypochlorite Bleaching pulp and textile and sterilizing tap water
Liquid chlorine Bleaching pulp and sterilizing tap water
Vinyl chloride monomer Polyvinyl chloride raw materials (VCM)
Polyvinyl chloride Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Trichloroethylene Perchloroethylen Industrial cleaner dry-cleaning solvent fluorinated gas feedstock
Methyl and ethylene chloride Silicone resin industrial cleaner extracting solvent for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals paint stripper
Chloroform Fluorochemicals
Epi-chlorohydrin Epoxy resin
Propylene oxide Raw materials for propylene glycol dipropylene glycol and polyols raw materials for non-ion surfactants
Propylene glycolRaw materials for unsaturated polyester resins and plasticizers surfactants antifreeze and coolants food additives perfume and tobacco tooth paste cosmetics and medical supplies
Polyols Rigid and flexible polyurethane foams coating adhesives and sealant elastomers
Sodium bicarbonate Food additives pharmaceuticals bath salts industrial applications and animal feeds
Caustic Soda
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Crude salt is a raw material for basic chemicals
Electrolysis system
Caustic soda is a typical alkaline product produced from electrolysis of salt AGC uses its ion-exchange membrane (Flemion) for the production of caustic soda A wide range of applications including chemical fibers paper pulp chemicals
food industry soap etc
Sodium Bicarbonate
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Flue gas neutralization effectively eliminates acidic components (SO3 and sulfuric acid mist etc) from flue gases
Eco-friendly detergent and cleanser
Before AfterApplications
Industrial cleaning Blast cleaning media Chemical cleaning new system
Flue gas treatment Flue gas neutralization
Pharmaceuticals Stomach medicine (antacid) dialysis
Home products Cleaners bath salts deodorant
Food products Baking powder PH control chemicals
AgriculturalLivestock industriesCivil engineering construction
Formula feed ingredients Animal pharmaceuticals Agrochemicals ingredientsLiquid glass soil hardening agents
Industry Fire extinguisher metal surface treatment agents neutralizer
Sodium Bicarbonate is used in various fields ranging from home products medical products to advanced technologies
As the largest sodium bicarbonate manufacture in Japan AGC will expand the grades of available products and develop new products to meet diversifying needs
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
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General name Production base Country
Caustic Soda(2 million tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinythai Thailand
Caustic potash(130000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Potassium carbonate(70000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Hydrochloric acid
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Sodium hypochlorite
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Chlor-alkali amp urethaneGeneral name Production base Country
Liquid chlorine
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinyl chloride monomer(15 million tons)
Keiyo Monomer Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Vinythai Thailand
Polyvinyl chloride(1 million tons)
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Phu My Plastics amp Chemicals Vietnam
Vinythai ThailandTrichloroethylenePerchloroethylen(30000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Ethylene chloride Kashima plant JapanMethyl chloride Chiba plant JapanChloroform Chiba plant Japan
Epi-chlorohydrin(160000 tons)
Kashima Chemical Co Ltd Japan
Vinythai ThailandPropylene oxide(110000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Propylene glycol(40000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Polyols(80000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Sodium bicarbonate(50000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan Production capacity
As of March 2019
ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
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FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
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General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo Tubing sealing wire insulation films filaments lining etc for various industries
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStraderdquo Wire insulation sealing etc
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Mold releasing films roofing and architectural facades interior finishing and photovoltaicsGreen houses
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Optical materials semiconductor processing hi-performance
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Architectural structures bridges and aircrafts
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahi Guardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Textiles paper nonwoven carpet and leather
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Ion-exchange membrane for electrolytic caustic soda production
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Refrigerants for freezerrefrigeration equipment and air conditioners
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo
Precision cleaning defluxing cleaning plastic parts dewatering drying coolant and career solvent
Fine silica Liquid chromatography packing cosmetic materials
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquo Improved leveling performance for such as floor waxResin dispersant ｒesin surface modifier
Fluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo Damp-proof coating for electronics devices oil barrier anti-flux migration anti-resin adhesion
Fluonreg ETFE Film
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200 amp moreheat-
resistance
Weathera-bility
Light transmittance
Chemical resistance
Incom-bustibility
Non-viscidity Insulation Mechanical
property
Mold releasing film
PV protection film
PV back sheet
Kitchen wall surface materials
Building
Applications
Credits Inecircs CampeloItaipava Arena Pernambuco
Fluoropolymer film with excellent heat-resistance and weatherability AGC manufactures Fluonreg ETFE Film from raw materials Major applications (see below)
Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
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Lumiflontrade is the worlds first solvent-soluble fluoropolymer developed based on AGCrsquos fluorine technologies and commercialized in 1982
Chemically-stable fluoropolymer demonstrates greater weatherability than conventional coating materials
Proven credibility based on more than 20 years of experience used for over 200000 buildings and facilities
Lumiflon is used for
Tokyo skytree
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Excellent weatherability
Bridge pier without Lumiflon (16 year-old)
Bridge pier with Lumiflon coating (21 year-old)
Cos
t ind
ex
Phthalic acidUrethaneAcrylicsiliconLumiflon family
Lumiflonrsquos good weatherability reduces
the life-cycle costs
Economic comparison
Durability (year)
Lumiflontrade
Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
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Highly durable fluorinated Water and Oil Repellent Both high performance and improved environmental profiles at the same time PFOA and PFOS free (at or above detection limits) Products available for textile paper and non-woven fabrics For paper well-suited to food packaging applications with FDA and BfR approval
Greaseproof paper (treated with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES)
Regular paper (not greaseproof)
Treated fabric with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES
Applications
Textile Car seats Carpet tiles Outdoor clothing Protective clothing Furniture(fabric-coated) Sportswearsports items Swimwear Tablecloths Umbrellaswaterproof clothing Uniforms Shoes
Non-woven Air filters Automotive interiors Masks Medical gowns Surgery cover cloth Wallpaper
Paper and others
Fast food packaging Food packaging boxesbags Pet food packaging Paper traystableware Naturalsynthetic leather Stonetile and other
AsahiGuardreg E-SERIES
Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
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AGC established production technologies for HFO-1234yf ahead of its competitors
1234yf is a new environmentally-friendly refrigerant for automobile air conditioning with a very low GWP which is 11300 or less than that of conventional products
AGC successfully reduced the global-warming potential (GWP) to about one-sixth that of conventional products while delivering equivalent performance
AMOLEAtrade helps achieve both low GWP and energy saving
AMOLEAtradeNew Refrigerant for Air-conditioners
AMOLEAtrade-1234yfNew-generation Automobile Refrigerant
Fuel Cell Components
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Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
AGC develops and manufactures fluorine based polymer electrolyte (ionomer) for membrane and electrode and offers components optimal for MEA (membrane-electrode assembly) which determines the performance of fuel cells
Stack
Fuel Processor system
Peripheral devices
MEA makersAuto makers
【For Electrode】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
【For Membrane】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
AGCrsquos focus areas
Assemble
Hydrogen
Air
(Ionomer) (MEA) (Stack) (Power generation system)
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
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Fluorochemicals amp specialty chemicalsGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd England
AGC Chemicals Americas Inc Americas
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStrade rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Kashima plant Japan
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahiGuardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Chiba plantJapan
Kashima plant
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Fine silica Asahi Glass Si-Tech Japan
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquoFluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo
AGC Seimi Chemical Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsLife Science
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Life Science Products
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General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients (Including biopharmaceuticals)
Intermediate and active pharmaceutical ingredients intermediate and active agricultural ingredients
Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
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Culture Separation
Main fermentation tank for recombinant microorganisms (Up to 4500L)
Separation of culture supernatant and cells
AGC offers biopharmaceutical (recombinant protein) manufacturing services Under the PMDA license AGC conducts production of biopharmaceutical APIs in compliance with GMP AGC also offers protein expression and process development services
Purification
High-level purification of target protein
Production process
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
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Life ScienceGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients(Including biopharmaceuticals)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Wakasa Chemicals Japan
AGC BiologicsAmericas Denmark Germany
Malgrat Pharma Chemicals SLU Spain
As of March 2019
Ceramics
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Fused Cast Refractories
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Zirconia fused cast refractoriesldquoZB-X950rdquo series
Alumina fused cast refractoriesMarsniteTM (MB) series
AGC offers a full line-up of fused cast refractories for glass melting furnaces to meet various customer needs Zirconia fused cast refractoriesOptimal for use in melting furnaces for high-quality specialty glass particularly in the
areas that come into direct contact with molten glass AZS fused cast refractoriesExcellent resistance to corrosion Alumina fused refractoriesExcellent performance against contamination to molten glass
AZS fused cast refractoriesZilconiteTM (ZB) series
Monolithic Refractories (1)
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Excellent strength and fireproof castable refractory composed of carefully selected fireproof aggregates and AGCrsquos alumina cement
Asahi Castertrade
Ramcretetrade Low-cement castable with excellent strength
erosion-resistance and extremely low porosity It also has high corrosion resistance and excellent high temperature strength
Monolithic Refractories (2)
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Excellent thermal Insulating property equivalent to that of fiber and insulating bricks It is an environmentally-friendly non-fiber material made from AGCrsquos special raw material
THRMOTECT WALLTM
THERMOTECT Walltrade is a high thermal insulation furnace wall for industrial furnaces The product is a composite structure that uses a high thermal insulation grade THERMOTECTTM and it boasts the highest-level thermal insulation properties in the industry and durability The material contributes to energy conservation in industrial furnaces spanning various fields where conventional ceramic fiber could not be used
Glass Ironsteel Cement Aluminum
THERMOTECT WALLtrade Won ldquoDirector-Generalrsquos Prize The Agency for Natural Resources and Energyrdquo of ldquoProduct Category amp Business Model Categoryrdquo at Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation in 2015
THERMOTECTtrade
Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
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AGCrsquos chrome-free bricks for cement kilns are used by various domestic and international cement manufactures
To burn various waste materials in a cement kiln requires severe operational conditions AGCrsquos refractory bricks ensure high durability without using chrome materials which has high environmentally hazardous impacts
Lining of a cement rotary kilnChrome-free bricks for cement kilnsBNCTM series
Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
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AGCrsquos ceramics pigments for road surface coating include colored anti-skid aggregates which allow greater flexibility in design and heat-shielding road surface coatings which improve the abrasion resistance of the road surface
Tough Bahn
Tough BahntradeColored anti-skid aggregate
Tough Coore
Reference Road surface temperature reduce to 50when the initial temperature is 60
Tough CooretradePigments for heat-shielding road surface coatings
Thermographic view(summertime)
6151
1-5-1Marunouchi
Chiyoda-kuTokyo JAPAN
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- Reference
- Table of Contents
- Corporate Information
- Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
- Successive Presidents
- 組織図
- Stock Information
- Corporate History (1)
- Corporate History (2)
- AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
- AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
- AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
- AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
- Architectural Glass
- Architectural Glass Products
- Low-E Insulated Glass Units
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
- Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
- Decorative Glass
- Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
- Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
- Automotive Glass
- Automotive Glass
- IR-blocking Glass
- UV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
- Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
- Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
- Glass for Displays
- Display Glass Products
- TFT Glass Substrates
- TFT Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
- Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Bases
- New Function Glass
- Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
- 化学強化用特殊ガラス
- ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
- Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
- Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
- Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
- Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
- For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
- Electronic Materials
- Electronic Materials
- Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
- Digital Camera Materials
- Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
- Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
- Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
- Radiophotoluminesscent
- Tissue Culture Ware
- Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
- Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- Caustic Soda
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
- FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
- Fluonreg ETFE Film
- Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
- Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
- Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
- Fuel Cell Components
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsLife Science
- Life Science Products
- Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- Ceramics
- Fused Cast Refractories
- Monolithic Refractories (1)
- Monolithic Refractories (2)
- Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
- Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
- スライド番号 83
-
New Function Glass
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Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
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Structure of touchscreen devices
Acrylic Dragontrail
Characteristics of Dragontrailtrade series Strength Comparison of Dragontrailtrade series
Realizes a level of strength far beyond that of conventional soda-lime glass
Highly resistant to scratches and features a beautiful pristine finish compared with resin
Dragontrailtrade is manufactured by using the float method a highly efficient production method as compared with fusion method and other manufacturing process
Strength test(three-point bend test on 11 mm-thick glass plate)
Abrasion Test (Comparison with acrylic resin)
Cover materialTouchscreen glass
LCD panel
BacklightElectric
circuit board
Ordinary soda lime glass
6 times stronger
Dragontrail
DragontrailX
8 times stronger
Dragontrailtrade series
Dragontrail X has 30 greater strength than Dragontrail
When compared with glass of the same thickness
A specialty glass for chemical strengthening used as a cover glass for touchscreensof smartphones tablet PCs TVs and other electronic devices
化学強化用特殊ガラス
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With exceptional strength and high-end appearance chemically strengthend Dragontrail brings new possibilities to automotive interior design
Value added interior with safety + function + design
strong
shinyand
Strength and stability of Dragontrail contributes to safe and comfort driving experience
High scratch resistancy and various surface treatment options provide long lasting surface beauty clear display image under all environment and smooth touch surface
Dragontrailtrade series
ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
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Glass substrate for touchscreens measuring just 023 mm helps create lighter-weight smart phones and tablet PCs AGC also succeeded in the development of 020mm thick prototype
Soda-lime glass has resistance to discoloring under ultraviolet radiation and heat deformation It serves as a highly durable touch sensor
Good workability the glass can be cut after chemical strengthening or electric circuit coating
Manufactured using the float method for high-efficiency productionThicknesses can vary from 023mm to 11mm in response to a wide variety of needs of
customers Comparison of 028 mm glass substrate for touchscreens with a coin
Structure of Touchscreen LCDs
Cover material
Touchscreenglass
LCD panelBacklightElectric circuit board
Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
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AGCrsquos newly developed direct bonding technology improves display quality
The newly-developed resin enables optical bonding with no air bubbles as the bubbles formed during the bonding process are automatically absorbed in the resin on the bonding surfaceImproved bonding technology successfully eliminates complex manufacturing processes including high-temperature amp high-pressure treatment thereby achieving greater productivity compared with conventional methodsThis new bonding technology is expected to be used for large-sized
displays It is also suitable for IPS-mode LCDs which is prone to have ununiformimage quality due to the pressure created when the cover glass is bonded to the LCDs Going forward AGCrsquos new cover glass is expected to be used in these and many other types of LCDs
Structure of liquid crystal displays
AGCrsquos proprietary resin for direct bonding
Display Device
Back frame
Cover glass
Self-adhesive glass for optical bonding
FrontFront
Display Device
Layer of air
Back frame
Cover glass
Resin layer for direct bonding
Cover glass such as DragontrailTM
Self-adhesive glass for optical bonding as seen from the adhesive side
AGCrsquos direct bonding technology improves
display quality
Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
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LCD monitor attached directly onto window glass It minimizes glare and reflection and delivers clear and high-contrast images
No cooling fan required Low power consumption as compared to conventional digital signage
Space saving Thin and lightweight LCD module is firmly attached onto the glass surface
Can be installed onto existing glass walls ampwindows (Preliminary glass check will be necessary) Display monitor can be detached from the glass wall for removal
Infoverretrade WINDOW
infoverretradeinfoverretrade is a new-generation signage that has a LCD monitor directly attached onto a glass surface Minimizing light reflection it offers great viewing experience
AGCs optical bonding technology
Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
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The infoverretrade is a glass signage product consisting of an LCD display that is directly laminated onto glass using special resin and lamination technology developed by AGC
The infoverretrade series line-up
infoverretradeSaves space and energy while giving the impression of floating
infoverretradeMIRRORThis design mirror delivers with high color-reproducibility with low power consumption and silent operation
infoverretradeTOUCHA vivid multi-touch display with no parallax effect between the touch and display surfaces
infoverretradeSEE-THROUGHDisplays vivid images through which real objects can be seen by utilizing high color-reproducibility and transparency
Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
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Glascenetrade is a transparent glass screen that clearly displays images from a projector while retaining its transparency There are front and rear projection types available allowing flexibility in the location of the projector Retains transparency during image projection Clearer image and less haze as compared with conventional products Offers sharp images with very little distortion as compared with conventional products Compatible with various projectors
Large size available can be installed on a curvedsurface
No battery required Easy maintenance
Power ONPower OFF
Glascenetrade
For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
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AGC is working to develop practical applications for the roll-to-roll process
AGCrsquos technology is expected to contribute to the development of flexible displays and lighter-weight displays
AGCrsquos unique carrier glass technology allows customers to process ultra thin glass without altering their existing production process
Thickness 50μm
Ultra thin Glass ldquoSpoolrdquo
Ultra thin glass rolled into a coil
Carrier Glass Technology
Ultra thin glass(Thickness 100μm)
Carrier glass(Thickness 05mm)
SPOOLtrade
Electronic Materials
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Electronic Materials
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General name Product name Product description
Synthetic quartz lens materials Synthetic quartz Synthetic quartz glass optimally designed for use in the range between vacuum ultraviolet and
near infrared
Glass fritpaste Glass frit glass paste Glass materials used mainly in the field of electronics for insulation airtight sealing and protection purposes
Optical planar devices Optical planar devicesWorld-first optical devices that integrate glass substrate technology organic thin film technology and optical design technology Developed exclusively by AGC these opticaldevices are used in optical pickups for CDs DVDs Blu-Rays and HD-DVDs and various optical devices including optical imaging devices and optical communication devices
Micro glass Aspherical glass mold lenses
High form-accuracy lenses developed based on AGCrsquos accumulated technologies in materials development press molding optical design and optical assessment Used for digital cameras and digital video cameras etc
Glass-ceramics substrate GCHPtrade for high-power LED lighting
GCHPtrade Glass-ceramics substrate for high-power LED lighting
Plastic optical fiber cable FONTEXtradeWorld-first optical fiber capable of high-capacity data communication at 10Gbps and above FONTEXtrade can transmit data even when bended or knotted tightly which cannot be done with conventional silica-based fiber or POF
Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
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Ceria Slurry for Polishing(CMP) Process
Lithography Process Materials and parts
Sput
terin
g
Highly-pure synthetic quartz developed by combining AGCrsquos long-established technological expertise and know-how in the fields of fine glass chemicals and ceramics
Supply substrates for photomasks and stepper lens materials and others with excellent properties such as low thermal expansion coefficients high optical transmission at deep ultraviolet rays and outstanding chemical durability etc
Customized slurry and polishing solutions that accommodate customerrsquos design policies and CMP processes taking advantage of our integrated production process starting from abrasive manufacture through to slurry
High-purity SiC （silicon carbide）
Extremely-High Purity SiC Materials
Dimensional accuracy is achieved to meet the needs of customers utilizing the leading-edge coating facilities despite its difficulty of processing
High-temperature Diffusion Process Lithography Process
Application Example
Digital Camera Materials
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CMOSCCD sensor
CCD blue filter is used to adjust the wavelength sensitivity between picture elements and naked eyesAvailable from 02mm thickness AGCrsquos blue filters contribute to the development of thinner cameras
CMOSCCD blue filters
Digital camera lensesBased on its accumulated technologies in materials development press molding optical design and optical assessment AGC offers lenses with high form accuracy for a wide variety of camera lenses from single-lens reflex cameras to mobile phones
Aspherical lenses for camera-equipped mobile phones
CMOSCCD blue filters
Aspherical lenses for digital cameras
Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
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Glass-ceramics substrate GCHPtrade enables high-brightness and high-durability for LED lighting
Respond to high-output LED applications that require high-brightness such as automotive headlights and outdoor lighting and illumination
Even in thinner substrates high-reflectivity ensures high-brightness
Excellent heat dispassion design improved the durability of the substrate under the strong heat generated by increased power output Also the reflectivity does not deteriorate over a prolonged period
Suitable for a wide range of applications as excellent moldability enables a compact and complex cavity structure
Structure of GCHPtrade
LED
High reflectivity
Highheat dissipation
Glass-Ceramics Substrate ldquoGCHPtraderdquo
Glass-Ceramics Substrate ldquoGCHPtraderdquo
GCHPtrade
Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
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Double clad structure of FONTEXtrade
FONTEXtrade is the worlds first optical fiber that enables high bandwidth and large capacity data communication with a transmission speed of 10Gbps or more The cable features resistance to tight bending allowing data communication which could not have achieved with existing silica-based fibers or POFs
Double cladding structure successfully prevents light from leaking out of the core (See the figure in the upper left) FONTEXtrade is an incredibly easy to handle optical fiber that doesnrsquot have any kinks that inherently form in plastic and above all allows data communication under tight knots or bends (See the figure in the lower left)
FONTEXtrade adopts a tight cord which the cable covering is directly attached to the fiber circumference (See the figure in the lower left) This leads to cost reduction and simplified terminal treatment processing allowing anyone to handle the cable with ease
FONTEX is a safe and reliable plastic optical fiber (POF) for general household use It is suitable for large-volume data transmissions which are essential for next-generation 4K-TVs and enables transmission even when it is handled roughly or is sharply bent
No light leakage even when tightly bentAchieves a minimum bending radius of 5 mm
Low refractiveindex material(2nd clad)
Refractive
Easy to Assemble and Install
A consumer fluorine-based plastic fiber featuring high transmission speed and ease of handling and
connection
FONTEXtrade
Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
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Aspherical glass lens for automotives
AGC realizes luminous intensity distribution characteristics in compliance with laws and regulations applicable for automotive head lamps
リフレクターRef
Shade
Back focus
Radiophotoluminesscent
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For personal use
リフレクター
For environmental monitoring For medical use
Radiophtoluminesscent glass for dosemeters is a type of glass for measuring devices that detect radiation dose using ultraviolet ray excitationIt can measure from low-dose range (natural radiation) to high-dose range (radiotherapy dose) This product is used for occupationally personal dose monitoring and environmental dose monitoring around nuclear power plants In recent years it is also used for dose evaluation for medical use
Tissue Culture Ware
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Provides clear images and excellent cell adhesion for high magnification microscope observation
Low cell adhesion coating
Glass based products
Other products
ECM coated products Various extracellular matrixes (ECM) are
available
Minimize the adhesion of cells and protein
Enable efficient formation of uniformly-sized spheroids in large quantity
Tissue culture ware
Various other products are available
Manufacturing Bases
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Electronic materials
Product Plants Region
GCHPtrade AGC Electronics Taiwan Taiwan
Semiconductor process materials
Kansai Plant (Takasago factory) Japan
AGC Electronics (Japan) Japan
AGC Seimi Chemical (Japan) Japan
AGC Electronics America USA
Glass fritpaste AGC Electronics (Japan) Japan
Optical materials for digital cameras
AGC Techno Glass (Japan) Japan
AGC Micro Glass Japan
AGC Micro Glass (Thailand) Thailand
Optical Coating Products Optical Coatings Japan Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
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AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
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Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
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General name Product usage
Caustic Soda Chemicals chemical fibers paperpulp etc
Caustic potash Chemicals potassium carbonate raw materials
Potassium carbonate Food additives detergent feedstock
Hydrochloric acid Inorganic chemicals steel and chemical seasoning
Sodium hypochlorite Bleaching pulp and textile and sterilizing tap water
Liquid chlorine Bleaching pulp and sterilizing tap water
Vinyl chloride monomer Polyvinyl chloride raw materials (VCM)
Polyvinyl chloride Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Trichloroethylene Perchloroethylen Industrial cleaner dry-cleaning solvent fluorinated gas feedstock
Methyl and ethylene chloride Silicone resin industrial cleaner extracting solvent for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals paint stripper
Chloroform Fluorochemicals
Epi-chlorohydrin Epoxy resin
Propylene oxide Raw materials for propylene glycol dipropylene glycol and polyols raw materials for non-ion surfactants
Propylene glycolRaw materials for unsaturated polyester resins and plasticizers surfactants antifreeze and coolants food additives perfume and tobacco tooth paste cosmetics and medical supplies
Polyols Rigid and flexible polyurethane foams coating adhesives and sealant elastomers
Sodium bicarbonate Food additives pharmaceuticals bath salts industrial applications and animal feeds
Caustic Soda
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Crude salt is a raw material for basic chemicals
Electrolysis system
Caustic soda is a typical alkaline product produced from electrolysis of salt AGC uses its ion-exchange membrane (Flemion) for the production of caustic soda A wide range of applications including chemical fibers paper pulp chemicals
food industry soap etc
Sodium Bicarbonate
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Flue gas neutralization effectively eliminates acidic components (SO3 and sulfuric acid mist etc) from flue gases
Eco-friendly detergent and cleanser
Before AfterApplications
Industrial cleaning Blast cleaning media Chemical cleaning new system
Flue gas treatment Flue gas neutralization
Pharmaceuticals Stomach medicine (antacid) dialysis
Home products Cleaners bath salts deodorant
Food products Baking powder PH control chemicals
AgriculturalLivestock industriesCivil engineering construction
Formula feed ingredients Animal pharmaceuticals Agrochemicals ingredientsLiquid glass soil hardening agents
Industry Fire extinguisher metal surface treatment agents neutralizer
Sodium Bicarbonate is used in various fields ranging from home products medical products to advanced technologies
As the largest sodium bicarbonate manufacture in Japan AGC will expand the grades of available products and develop new products to meet diversifying needs
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
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General name Production base Country
Caustic Soda(2 million tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinythai Thailand
Caustic potash(130000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Potassium carbonate(70000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Hydrochloric acid
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Sodium hypochlorite
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Chlor-alkali amp urethaneGeneral name Production base Country
Liquid chlorine
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinyl chloride monomer(15 million tons)
Keiyo Monomer Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Vinythai Thailand
Polyvinyl chloride(1 million tons)
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Phu My Plastics amp Chemicals Vietnam
Vinythai ThailandTrichloroethylenePerchloroethylen(30000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Ethylene chloride Kashima plant JapanMethyl chloride Chiba plant JapanChloroform Chiba plant Japan
Epi-chlorohydrin(160000 tons)
Kashima Chemical Co Ltd Japan
Vinythai ThailandPropylene oxide(110000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Propylene glycol(40000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Polyols(80000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Sodium bicarbonate(50000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan Production capacity
As of March 2019
ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
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FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
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General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo Tubing sealing wire insulation films filaments lining etc for various industries
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStraderdquo Wire insulation sealing etc
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Mold releasing films roofing and architectural facades interior finishing and photovoltaicsGreen houses
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Optical materials semiconductor processing hi-performance
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Architectural structures bridges and aircrafts
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahi Guardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Textiles paper nonwoven carpet and leather
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Ion-exchange membrane for electrolytic caustic soda production
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Refrigerants for freezerrefrigeration equipment and air conditioners
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo
Precision cleaning defluxing cleaning plastic parts dewatering drying coolant and career solvent
Fine silica Liquid chromatography packing cosmetic materials
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquo Improved leveling performance for such as floor waxResin dispersant ｒesin surface modifier
Fluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo Damp-proof coating for electronics devices oil barrier anti-flux migration anti-resin adhesion
Fluonreg ETFE Film
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200 amp moreheat-
resistance
Weathera-bility
Light transmittance
Chemical resistance
Incom-bustibility
Non-viscidity Insulation Mechanical
property
Mold releasing film
PV protection film
PV back sheet
Kitchen wall surface materials
Building
Applications
Credits Inecircs CampeloItaipava Arena Pernambuco
Fluoropolymer film with excellent heat-resistance and weatherability AGC manufactures Fluonreg ETFE Film from raw materials Major applications (see below)
Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
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Lumiflontrade is the worlds first solvent-soluble fluoropolymer developed based on AGCrsquos fluorine technologies and commercialized in 1982
Chemically-stable fluoropolymer demonstrates greater weatherability than conventional coating materials
Proven credibility based on more than 20 years of experience used for over 200000 buildings and facilities
Lumiflon is used for
Tokyo skytree
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Excellent weatherability
Bridge pier without Lumiflon (16 year-old)
Bridge pier with Lumiflon coating (21 year-old)
Cos
t ind
ex
Phthalic acidUrethaneAcrylicsiliconLumiflon family
Lumiflonrsquos good weatherability reduces
the life-cycle costs
Economic comparison
Durability (year)
Lumiflontrade
Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
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Highly durable fluorinated Water and Oil Repellent Both high performance and improved environmental profiles at the same time PFOA and PFOS free (at or above detection limits) Products available for textile paper and non-woven fabrics For paper well-suited to food packaging applications with FDA and BfR approval
Greaseproof paper (treated with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES)
Regular paper (not greaseproof)
Treated fabric with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES
Applications
Textile Car seats Carpet tiles Outdoor clothing Protective clothing Furniture(fabric-coated) Sportswearsports items Swimwear Tablecloths Umbrellaswaterproof clothing Uniforms Shoes
Non-woven Air filters Automotive interiors Masks Medical gowns Surgery cover cloth Wallpaper
Paper and others
Fast food packaging Food packaging boxesbags Pet food packaging Paper traystableware Naturalsynthetic leather Stonetile and other
AsahiGuardreg E-SERIES
Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
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AGC established production technologies for HFO-1234yf ahead of its competitors
1234yf is a new environmentally-friendly refrigerant for automobile air conditioning with a very low GWP which is 11300 or less than that of conventional products
AGC successfully reduced the global-warming potential (GWP) to about one-sixth that of conventional products while delivering equivalent performance
AMOLEAtrade helps achieve both low GWP and energy saving
AMOLEAtradeNew Refrigerant for Air-conditioners
AMOLEAtrade-1234yfNew-generation Automobile Refrigerant
Fuel Cell Components
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Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
AGC develops and manufactures fluorine based polymer electrolyte (ionomer) for membrane and electrode and offers components optimal for MEA (membrane-electrode assembly) which determines the performance of fuel cells
Stack
Fuel Processor system
Peripheral devices
MEA makersAuto makers
【For Electrode】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
【For Membrane】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
AGCrsquos focus areas
Assemble
Hydrogen
Air
(Ionomer) (MEA) (Stack) (Power generation system)
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
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Fluorochemicals amp specialty chemicalsGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd England
AGC Chemicals Americas Inc Americas
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStrade rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Kashima plant Japan
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahiGuardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Chiba plantJapan
Kashima plant
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Fine silica Asahi Glass Si-Tech Japan
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquoFluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo
AGC Seimi Chemical Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsLife Science
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Life Science Products
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General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients (Including biopharmaceuticals)
Intermediate and active pharmaceutical ingredients intermediate and active agricultural ingredients
Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
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Culture Separation
Main fermentation tank for recombinant microorganisms (Up to 4500L)
Separation of culture supernatant and cells
AGC offers biopharmaceutical (recombinant protein) manufacturing services Under the PMDA license AGC conducts production of biopharmaceutical APIs in compliance with GMP AGC also offers protein expression and process development services
Purification
High-level purification of target protein
Production process
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
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Life ScienceGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients(Including biopharmaceuticals)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Wakasa Chemicals Japan
AGC BiologicsAmericas Denmark Germany
Malgrat Pharma Chemicals SLU Spain
As of March 2019
Ceramics
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Fused Cast Refractories
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Zirconia fused cast refractoriesldquoZB-X950rdquo series
Alumina fused cast refractoriesMarsniteTM (MB) series
AGC offers a full line-up of fused cast refractories for glass melting furnaces to meet various customer needs Zirconia fused cast refractoriesOptimal for use in melting furnaces for high-quality specialty glass particularly in the
areas that come into direct contact with molten glass AZS fused cast refractoriesExcellent resistance to corrosion Alumina fused refractoriesExcellent performance against contamination to molten glass
AZS fused cast refractoriesZilconiteTM (ZB) series
Monolithic Refractories (1)
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Excellent strength and fireproof castable refractory composed of carefully selected fireproof aggregates and AGCrsquos alumina cement
Asahi Castertrade
Ramcretetrade Low-cement castable with excellent strength
erosion-resistance and extremely low porosity It also has high corrosion resistance and excellent high temperature strength
Monolithic Refractories (2)
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Excellent thermal Insulating property equivalent to that of fiber and insulating bricks It is an environmentally-friendly non-fiber material made from AGCrsquos special raw material
THRMOTECT WALLTM
THERMOTECT Walltrade is a high thermal insulation furnace wall for industrial furnaces The product is a composite structure that uses a high thermal insulation grade THERMOTECTTM and it boasts the highest-level thermal insulation properties in the industry and durability The material contributes to energy conservation in industrial furnaces spanning various fields where conventional ceramic fiber could not be used
Glass Ironsteel Cement Aluminum
THERMOTECT WALLtrade Won ldquoDirector-Generalrsquos Prize The Agency for Natural Resources and Energyrdquo of ldquoProduct Category amp Business Model Categoryrdquo at Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation in 2015
THERMOTECTtrade
Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
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AGCrsquos chrome-free bricks for cement kilns are used by various domestic and international cement manufactures
To burn various waste materials in a cement kiln requires severe operational conditions AGCrsquos refractory bricks ensure high durability without using chrome materials which has high environmentally hazardous impacts
Lining of a cement rotary kilnChrome-free bricks for cement kilnsBNCTM series
Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
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AGCrsquos ceramics pigments for road surface coating include colored anti-skid aggregates which allow greater flexibility in design and heat-shielding road surface coatings which improve the abrasion resistance of the road surface
Tough Bahn
Tough BahntradeColored anti-skid aggregate
Tough Coore
Reference Road surface temperature reduce to 50when the initial temperature is 60
Tough CooretradePigments for heat-shielding road surface coatings
Thermographic view(summertime)
6151
1-5-1Marunouchi
Chiyoda-kuTokyo JAPAN
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- Reference
- Table of Contents
- Corporate Information
- Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
- Successive Presidents
- 組織図
- Stock Information
- Corporate History (1)
- Corporate History (2)
- AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
- AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
- AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
- AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
- Architectural Glass
- Architectural Glass Products
- Low-E Insulated Glass Units
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
- Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
- Decorative Glass
- Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
- Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
- Automotive Glass
- Automotive Glass
- IR-blocking Glass
- UV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
- Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
- Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
- Glass for Displays
- Display Glass Products
- TFT Glass Substrates
- TFT Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
- Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Bases
- New Function Glass
- Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
- 化学強化用特殊ガラス
- ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
- Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
- Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
- Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
- Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
- For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
- Electronic Materials
- Electronic Materials
- Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
- Digital Camera Materials
- Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
- Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
- Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
- Radiophotoluminesscent
- Tissue Culture Ware
- Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
- Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- Caustic Soda
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
- FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
- Fluonreg ETFE Film
- Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
- Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
- Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
- Fuel Cell Components
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsLife Science
- Life Science Products
- Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- Ceramics
- Fused Cast Refractories
- Monolithic Refractories (1)
- Monolithic Refractories (2)
- Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
- Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
- スライド番号 83
-
Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
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Structure of touchscreen devices
Acrylic Dragontrail
Characteristics of Dragontrailtrade series Strength Comparison of Dragontrailtrade series
Realizes a level of strength far beyond that of conventional soda-lime glass
Highly resistant to scratches and features a beautiful pristine finish compared with resin
Dragontrailtrade is manufactured by using the float method a highly efficient production method as compared with fusion method and other manufacturing process
Strength test(three-point bend test on 11 mm-thick glass plate)
Abrasion Test (Comparison with acrylic resin)
Cover materialTouchscreen glass
LCD panel
BacklightElectric
circuit board
Ordinary soda lime glass
6 times stronger
Dragontrail
DragontrailX
8 times stronger
Dragontrailtrade series
Dragontrail X has 30 greater strength than Dragontrail
When compared with glass of the same thickness
A specialty glass for chemical strengthening used as a cover glass for touchscreensof smartphones tablet PCs TVs and other electronic devices
化学強化用特殊ガラス
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With exceptional strength and high-end appearance chemically strengthend Dragontrail brings new possibilities to automotive interior design
Value added interior with safety + function + design
strong
shinyand
Strength and stability of Dragontrail contributes to safe and comfort driving experience
High scratch resistancy and various surface treatment options provide long lasting surface beauty clear display image under all environment and smooth touch surface
Dragontrailtrade series
ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
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Glass substrate for touchscreens measuring just 023 mm helps create lighter-weight smart phones and tablet PCs AGC also succeeded in the development of 020mm thick prototype
Soda-lime glass has resistance to discoloring under ultraviolet radiation and heat deformation It serves as a highly durable touch sensor
Good workability the glass can be cut after chemical strengthening or electric circuit coating
Manufactured using the float method for high-efficiency productionThicknesses can vary from 023mm to 11mm in response to a wide variety of needs of
customers Comparison of 028 mm glass substrate for touchscreens with a coin
Structure of Touchscreen LCDs
Cover material
Touchscreenglass
LCD panelBacklightElectric circuit board
Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
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AGCrsquos newly developed direct bonding technology improves display quality
The newly-developed resin enables optical bonding with no air bubbles as the bubbles formed during the bonding process are automatically absorbed in the resin on the bonding surfaceImproved bonding technology successfully eliminates complex manufacturing processes including high-temperature amp high-pressure treatment thereby achieving greater productivity compared with conventional methodsThis new bonding technology is expected to be used for large-sized
displays It is also suitable for IPS-mode LCDs which is prone to have ununiformimage quality due to the pressure created when the cover glass is bonded to the LCDs Going forward AGCrsquos new cover glass is expected to be used in these and many other types of LCDs
Structure of liquid crystal displays
AGCrsquos proprietary resin for direct bonding
Display Device
Back frame
Cover glass
Self-adhesive glass for optical bonding
FrontFront
Display Device
Layer of air
Back frame
Cover glass
Resin layer for direct bonding
Cover glass such as DragontrailTM
Self-adhesive glass for optical bonding as seen from the adhesive side
AGCrsquos direct bonding technology improves
display quality
Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
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LCD monitor attached directly onto window glass It minimizes glare and reflection and delivers clear and high-contrast images
No cooling fan required Low power consumption as compared to conventional digital signage
Space saving Thin and lightweight LCD module is firmly attached onto the glass surface
Can be installed onto existing glass walls ampwindows (Preliminary glass check will be necessary) Display monitor can be detached from the glass wall for removal
Infoverretrade WINDOW
infoverretradeinfoverretrade is a new-generation signage that has a LCD monitor directly attached onto a glass surface Minimizing light reflection it offers great viewing experience
AGCs optical bonding technology
Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
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The infoverretrade is a glass signage product consisting of an LCD display that is directly laminated onto glass using special resin and lamination technology developed by AGC
The infoverretrade series line-up
infoverretradeSaves space and energy while giving the impression of floating
infoverretradeMIRRORThis design mirror delivers with high color-reproducibility with low power consumption and silent operation
infoverretradeTOUCHA vivid multi-touch display with no parallax effect between the touch and display surfaces
infoverretradeSEE-THROUGHDisplays vivid images through which real objects can be seen by utilizing high color-reproducibility and transparency
Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
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Glascenetrade is a transparent glass screen that clearly displays images from a projector while retaining its transparency There are front and rear projection types available allowing flexibility in the location of the projector Retains transparency during image projection Clearer image and less haze as compared with conventional products Offers sharp images with very little distortion as compared with conventional products Compatible with various projectors
Large size available can be installed on a curvedsurface
No battery required Easy maintenance
Power ONPower OFF
Glascenetrade
For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
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AGC is working to develop practical applications for the roll-to-roll process
AGCrsquos technology is expected to contribute to the development of flexible displays and lighter-weight displays
AGCrsquos unique carrier glass technology allows customers to process ultra thin glass without altering their existing production process
Thickness 50μm
Ultra thin Glass ldquoSpoolrdquo
Ultra thin glass rolled into a coil
Carrier Glass Technology
Ultra thin glass(Thickness 100μm)
Carrier glass(Thickness 05mm)
SPOOLtrade
Electronic Materials
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Electronic Materials
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General name Product name Product description
Synthetic quartz lens materials Synthetic quartz Synthetic quartz glass optimally designed for use in the range between vacuum ultraviolet and
near infrared
Glass fritpaste Glass frit glass paste Glass materials used mainly in the field of electronics for insulation airtight sealing and protection purposes
Optical planar devices Optical planar devicesWorld-first optical devices that integrate glass substrate technology organic thin film technology and optical design technology Developed exclusively by AGC these opticaldevices are used in optical pickups for CDs DVDs Blu-Rays and HD-DVDs and various optical devices including optical imaging devices and optical communication devices
Micro glass Aspherical glass mold lenses
High form-accuracy lenses developed based on AGCrsquos accumulated technologies in materials development press molding optical design and optical assessment Used for digital cameras and digital video cameras etc
Glass-ceramics substrate GCHPtrade for high-power LED lighting
GCHPtrade Glass-ceramics substrate for high-power LED lighting
Plastic optical fiber cable FONTEXtradeWorld-first optical fiber capable of high-capacity data communication at 10Gbps and above FONTEXtrade can transmit data even when bended or knotted tightly which cannot be done with conventional silica-based fiber or POF
Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
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Ceria Slurry for Polishing(CMP) Process
Lithography Process Materials and parts
Sput
terin
g
Highly-pure synthetic quartz developed by combining AGCrsquos long-established technological expertise and know-how in the fields of fine glass chemicals and ceramics
Supply substrates for photomasks and stepper lens materials and others with excellent properties such as low thermal expansion coefficients high optical transmission at deep ultraviolet rays and outstanding chemical durability etc
Customized slurry and polishing solutions that accommodate customerrsquos design policies and CMP processes taking advantage of our integrated production process starting from abrasive manufacture through to slurry
High-purity SiC （silicon carbide）
Extremely-High Purity SiC Materials
Dimensional accuracy is achieved to meet the needs of customers utilizing the leading-edge coating facilities despite its difficulty of processing
High-temperature Diffusion Process Lithography Process
Application Example
Digital Camera Materials
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CMOSCCD sensor
CCD blue filter is used to adjust the wavelength sensitivity between picture elements and naked eyesAvailable from 02mm thickness AGCrsquos blue filters contribute to the development of thinner cameras
CMOSCCD blue filters
Digital camera lensesBased on its accumulated technologies in materials development press molding optical design and optical assessment AGC offers lenses with high form accuracy for a wide variety of camera lenses from single-lens reflex cameras to mobile phones
Aspherical lenses for camera-equipped mobile phones
CMOSCCD blue filters
Aspherical lenses for digital cameras
Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
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Glass-ceramics substrate GCHPtrade enables high-brightness and high-durability for LED lighting
Respond to high-output LED applications that require high-brightness such as automotive headlights and outdoor lighting and illumination
Even in thinner substrates high-reflectivity ensures high-brightness
Excellent heat dispassion design improved the durability of the substrate under the strong heat generated by increased power output Also the reflectivity does not deteriorate over a prolonged period
Suitable for a wide range of applications as excellent moldability enables a compact and complex cavity structure
Structure of GCHPtrade
LED
High reflectivity
Highheat dissipation
Glass-Ceramics Substrate ldquoGCHPtraderdquo
Glass-Ceramics Substrate ldquoGCHPtraderdquo
GCHPtrade
Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
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Double clad structure of FONTEXtrade
FONTEXtrade is the worlds first optical fiber that enables high bandwidth and large capacity data communication with a transmission speed of 10Gbps or more The cable features resistance to tight bending allowing data communication which could not have achieved with existing silica-based fibers or POFs
Double cladding structure successfully prevents light from leaking out of the core (See the figure in the upper left) FONTEXtrade is an incredibly easy to handle optical fiber that doesnrsquot have any kinks that inherently form in plastic and above all allows data communication under tight knots or bends (See the figure in the lower left)
FONTEXtrade adopts a tight cord which the cable covering is directly attached to the fiber circumference (See the figure in the lower left) This leads to cost reduction and simplified terminal treatment processing allowing anyone to handle the cable with ease
FONTEX is a safe and reliable plastic optical fiber (POF) for general household use It is suitable for large-volume data transmissions which are essential for next-generation 4K-TVs and enables transmission even when it is handled roughly or is sharply bent
No light leakage even when tightly bentAchieves a minimum bending radius of 5 mm
Low refractiveindex material(2nd clad)
Refractive
Easy to Assemble and Install
A consumer fluorine-based plastic fiber featuring high transmission speed and ease of handling and
connection
FONTEXtrade
Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
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Aspherical glass lens for automotives
AGC realizes luminous intensity distribution characteristics in compliance with laws and regulations applicable for automotive head lamps
リフレクターRef
Shade
Back focus
Radiophotoluminesscent
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For personal use
リフレクター
For environmental monitoring For medical use
Radiophtoluminesscent glass for dosemeters is a type of glass for measuring devices that detect radiation dose using ultraviolet ray excitationIt can measure from low-dose range (natural radiation) to high-dose range (radiotherapy dose) This product is used for occupationally personal dose monitoring and environmental dose monitoring around nuclear power plants In recent years it is also used for dose evaluation for medical use
Tissue Culture Ware
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Provides clear images and excellent cell adhesion for high magnification microscope observation
Low cell adhesion coating
Glass based products
Other products
ECM coated products Various extracellular matrixes (ECM) are
available
Minimize the adhesion of cells and protein
Enable efficient formation of uniformly-sized spheroids in large quantity
Tissue culture ware
Various other products are available
Manufacturing Bases
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Electronic materials
Product Plants Region
GCHPtrade AGC Electronics Taiwan Taiwan
Semiconductor process materials
Kansai Plant (Takasago factory) Japan
AGC Electronics (Japan) Japan
AGC Seimi Chemical (Japan) Japan
AGC Electronics America USA
Glass fritpaste AGC Electronics (Japan) Japan
Optical materials for digital cameras
AGC Techno Glass (Japan) Japan
AGC Micro Glass Japan
AGC Micro Glass (Thailand) Thailand
Optical Coating Products Optical Coatings Japan Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
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AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
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Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
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General name Product usage
Caustic Soda Chemicals chemical fibers paperpulp etc
Caustic potash Chemicals potassium carbonate raw materials
Potassium carbonate Food additives detergent feedstock
Hydrochloric acid Inorganic chemicals steel and chemical seasoning
Sodium hypochlorite Bleaching pulp and textile and sterilizing tap water
Liquid chlorine Bleaching pulp and sterilizing tap water
Vinyl chloride monomer Polyvinyl chloride raw materials (VCM)
Polyvinyl chloride Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Trichloroethylene Perchloroethylen Industrial cleaner dry-cleaning solvent fluorinated gas feedstock
Methyl and ethylene chloride Silicone resin industrial cleaner extracting solvent for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals paint stripper
Chloroform Fluorochemicals
Epi-chlorohydrin Epoxy resin
Propylene oxide Raw materials for propylene glycol dipropylene glycol and polyols raw materials for non-ion surfactants
Propylene glycolRaw materials for unsaturated polyester resins and plasticizers surfactants antifreeze and coolants food additives perfume and tobacco tooth paste cosmetics and medical supplies
Polyols Rigid and flexible polyurethane foams coating adhesives and sealant elastomers
Sodium bicarbonate Food additives pharmaceuticals bath salts industrial applications and animal feeds
Caustic Soda
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Crude salt is a raw material for basic chemicals
Electrolysis system
Caustic soda is a typical alkaline product produced from electrolysis of salt AGC uses its ion-exchange membrane (Flemion) for the production of caustic soda A wide range of applications including chemical fibers paper pulp chemicals
food industry soap etc
Sodium Bicarbonate
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Flue gas neutralization effectively eliminates acidic components (SO3 and sulfuric acid mist etc) from flue gases
Eco-friendly detergent and cleanser
Before AfterApplications
Industrial cleaning Blast cleaning media Chemical cleaning new system
Flue gas treatment Flue gas neutralization
Pharmaceuticals Stomach medicine (antacid) dialysis
Home products Cleaners bath salts deodorant
Food products Baking powder PH control chemicals
AgriculturalLivestock industriesCivil engineering construction
Formula feed ingredients Animal pharmaceuticals Agrochemicals ingredientsLiquid glass soil hardening agents
Industry Fire extinguisher metal surface treatment agents neutralizer
Sodium Bicarbonate is used in various fields ranging from home products medical products to advanced technologies
As the largest sodium bicarbonate manufacture in Japan AGC will expand the grades of available products and develop new products to meet diversifying needs
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
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General name Production base Country
Caustic Soda(2 million tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinythai Thailand
Caustic potash(130000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Potassium carbonate(70000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Hydrochloric acid
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Sodium hypochlorite
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Chlor-alkali amp urethaneGeneral name Production base Country
Liquid chlorine
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinyl chloride monomer(15 million tons)
Keiyo Monomer Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Vinythai Thailand
Polyvinyl chloride(1 million tons)
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Phu My Plastics amp Chemicals Vietnam
Vinythai ThailandTrichloroethylenePerchloroethylen(30000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Ethylene chloride Kashima plant JapanMethyl chloride Chiba plant JapanChloroform Chiba plant Japan
Epi-chlorohydrin(160000 tons)
Kashima Chemical Co Ltd Japan
Vinythai ThailandPropylene oxide(110000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Propylene glycol(40000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Polyols(80000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Sodium bicarbonate(50000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan Production capacity
As of March 2019
ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
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FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
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General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo Tubing sealing wire insulation films filaments lining etc for various industries
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStraderdquo Wire insulation sealing etc
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Mold releasing films roofing and architectural facades interior finishing and photovoltaicsGreen houses
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Optical materials semiconductor processing hi-performance
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Architectural structures bridges and aircrafts
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahi Guardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Textiles paper nonwoven carpet and leather
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Ion-exchange membrane for electrolytic caustic soda production
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Refrigerants for freezerrefrigeration equipment and air conditioners
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo
Precision cleaning defluxing cleaning plastic parts dewatering drying coolant and career solvent
Fine silica Liquid chromatography packing cosmetic materials
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquo Improved leveling performance for such as floor waxResin dispersant ｒesin surface modifier
Fluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo Damp-proof coating for electronics devices oil barrier anti-flux migration anti-resin adhesion
Fluonreg ETFE Film
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200 amp moreheat-
resistance
Weathera-bility
Light transmittance
Chemical resistance
Incom-bustibility
Non-viscidity Insulation Mechanical
property
Mold releasing film
PV protection film
PV back sheet
Kitchen wall surface materials
Building
Applications
Credits Inecircs CampeloItaipava Arena Pernambuco
Fluoropolymer film with excellent heat-resistance and weatherability AGC manufactures Fluonreg ETFE Film from raw materials Major applications (see below)
Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
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Lumiflontrade is the worlds first solvent-soluble fluoropolymer developed based on AGCrsquos fluorine technologies and commercialized in 1982
Chemically-stable fluoropolymer demonstrates greater weatherability than conventional coating materials
Proven credibility based on more than 20 years of experience used for over 200000 buildings and facilities
Lumiflon is used for
Tokyo skytree
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Excellent weatherability
Bridge pier without Lumiflon (16 year-old)
Bridge pier with Lumiflon coating (21 year-old)
Cos
t ind
ex
Phthalic acidUrethaneAcrylicsiliconLumiflon family
Lumiflonrsquos good weatherability reduces
the life-cycle costs
Economic comparison
Durability (year)
Lumiflontrade
Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
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Highly durable fluorinated Water and Oil Repellent Both high performance and improved environmental profiles at the same time PFOA and PFOS free (at or above detection limits) Products available for textile paper and non-woven fabrics For paper well-suited to food packaging applications with FDA and BfR approval
Greaseproof paper (treated with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES)
Regular paper (not greaseproof)
Treated fabric with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES
Applications
Textile Car seats Carpet tiles Outdoor clothing Protective clothing Furniture(fabric-coated) Sportswearsports items Swimwear Tablecloths Umbrellaswaterproof clothing Uniforms Shoes
Non-woven Air filters Automotive interiors Masks Medical gowns Surgery cover cloth Wallpaper
Paper and others
Fast food packaging Food packaging boxesbags Pet food packaging Paper traystableware Naturalsynthetic leather Stonetile and other
AsahiGuardreg E-SERIES
Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
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AGC established production technologies for HFO-1234yf ahead of its competitors
1234yf is a new environmentally-friendly refrigerant for automobile air conditioning with a very low GWP which is 11300 or less than that of conventional products
AGC successfully reduced the global-warming potential (GWP) to about one-sixth that of conventional products while delivering equivalent performance
AMOLEAtrade helps achieve both low GWP and energy saving
AMOLEAtradeNew Refrigerant for Air-conditioners
AMOLEAtrade-1234yfNew-generation Automobile Refrigerant
Fuel Cell Components
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Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
AGC develops and manufactures fluorine based polymer electrolyte (ionomer) for membrane and electrode and offers components optimal for MEA (membrane-electrode assembly) which determines the performance of fuel cells
Stack
Fuel Processor system
Peripheral devices
MEA makersAuto makers
【For Electrode】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
【For Membrane】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
AGCrsquos focus areas
Assemble
Hydrogen
Air
(Ionomer) (MEA) (Stack) (Power generation system)
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
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Fluorochemicals amp specialty chemicalsGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd England
AGC Chemicals Americas Inc Americas
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStrade rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Kashima plant Japan
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahiGuardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Chiba plantJapan
Kashima plant
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Fine silica Asahi Glass Si-Tech Japan
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquoFluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo
AGC Seimi Chemical Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsLife Science
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Life Science Products
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General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients (Including biopharmaceuticals)
Intermediate and active pharmaceutical ingredients intermediate and active agricultural ingredients
Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
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Culture Separation
Main fermentation tank for recombinant microorganisms (Up to 4500L)
Separation of culture supernatant and cells
AGC offers biopharmaceutical (recombinant protein) manufacturing services Under the PMDA license AGC conducts production of biopharmaceutical APIs in compliance with GMP AGC also offers protein expression and process development services
Purification
High-level purification of target protein
Production process
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
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Life ScienceGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients(Including biopharmaceuticals)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Wakasa Chemicals Japan
AGC BiologicsAmericas Denmark Germany
Malgrat Pharma Chemicals SLU Spain
As of March 2019
Ceramics
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Fused Cast Refractories
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Zirconia fused cast refractoriesldquoZB-X950rdquo series
Alumina fused cast refractoriesMarsniteTM (MB) series
AGC offers a full line-up of fused cast refractories for glass melting furnaces to meet various customer needs Zirconia fused cast refractoriesOptimal for use in melting furnaces for high-quality specialty glass particularly in the
areas that come into direct contact with molten glass AZS fused cast refractoriesExcellent resistance to corrosion Alumina fused refractoriesExcellent performance against contamination to molten glass
AZS fused cast refractoriesZilconiteTM (ZB) series
Monolithic Refractories (1)
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Excellent strength and fireproof castable refractory composed of carefully selected fireproof aggregates and AGCrsquos alumina cement
Asahi Castertrade
Ramcretetrade Low-cement castable with excellent strength
erosion-resistance and extremely low porosity It also has high corrosion resistance and excellent high temperature strength
Monolithic Refractories (2)
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Excellent thermal Insulating property equivalent to that of fiber and insulating bricks It is an environmentally-friendly non-fiber material made from AGCrsquos special raw material
THRMOTECT WALLTM
THERMOTECT Walltrade is a high thermal insulation furnace wall for industrial furnaces The product is a composite structure that uses a high thermal insulation grade THERMOTECTTM and it boasts the highest-level thermal insulation properties in the industry and durability The material contributes to energy conservation in industrial furnaces spanning various fields where conventional ceramic fiber could not be used
Glass Ironsteel Cement Aluminum
THERMOTECT WALLtrade Won ldquoDirector-Generalrsquos Prize The Agency for Natural Resources and Energyrdquo of ldquoProduct Category amp Business Model Categoryrdquo at Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation in 2015
THERMOTECTtrade
Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
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AGCrsquos chrome-free bricks for cement kilns are used by various domestic and international cement manufactures
To burn various waste materials in a cement kiln requires severe operational conditions AGCrsquos refractory bricks ensure high durability without using chrome materials which has high environmentally hazardous impacts
Lining of a cement rotary kilnChrome-free bricks for cement kilnsBNCTM series
Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
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AGCrsquos ceramics pigments for road surface coating include colored anti-skid aggregates which allow greater flexibility in design and heat-shielding road surface coatings which improve the abrasion resistance of the road surface
Tough Bahn
Tough BahntradeColored anti-skid aggregate
Tough Coore
Reference Road surface temperature reduce to 50when the initial temperature is 60
Tough CooretradePigments for heat-shielding road surface coatings
Thermographic view(summertime)
6151
1-5-1Marunouchi
Chiyoda-kuTokyo JAPAN
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- Reference
- Table of Contents
- Corporate Information
- Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
- Successive Presidents
- 組織図
- Stock Information
- Corporate History (1)
- Corporate History (2)
- AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
- AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
- AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
- AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
- Architectural Glass
- Architectural Glass Products
- Low-E Insulated Glass Units
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
- Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
- Decorative Glass
- Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
- Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
- Automotive Glass
- Automotive Glass
- IR-blocking Glass
- UV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
- Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
- Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
- Glass for Displays
- Display Glass Products
- TFT Glass Substrates
- TFT Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
- Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Bases
- New Function Glass
- Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
- 化学強化用特殊ガラス
- ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
- Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
- Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
- Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
- Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
- For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
- Electronic Materials
- Electronic Materials
- Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
- Digital Camera Materials
- Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
- Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
- Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
- Radiophotoluminesscent
- Tissue Culture Ware
- Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
- Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- Caustic Soda
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
- FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
- Fluonreg ETFE Film
- Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
- Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
- Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
- Fuel Cell Components
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsLife Science
- Life Science Products
- Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- Ceramics
- Fused Cast Refractories
- Monolithic Refractories (1)
- Monolithic Refractories (2)
- Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
- Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
- スライド番号 83
-
化学強化用特殊ガラス
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With exceptional strength and high-end appearance chemically strengthend Dragontrail brings new possibilities to automotive interior design
Value added interior with safety + function + design
strong
shinyand
Strength and stability of Dragontrail contributes to safe and comfort driving experience
High scratch resistancy and various surface treatment options provide long lasting surface beauty clear display image under all environment and smooth touch surface
Dragontrailtrade series
ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
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Glass substrate for touchscreens measuring just 023 mm helps create lighter-weight smart phones and tablet PCs AGC also succeeded in the development of 020mm thick prototype
Soda-lime glass has resistance to discoloring under ultraviolet radiation and heat deformation It serves as a highly durable touch sensor
Good workability the glass can be cut after chemical strengthening or electric circuit coating
Manufactured using the float method for high-efficiency productionThicknesses can vary from 023mm to 11mm in response to a wide variety of needs of
customers Comparison of 028 mm glass substrate for touchscreens with a coin
Structure of Touchscreen LCDs
Cover material
Touchscreenglass
LCD panelBacklightElectric circuit board
Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
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AGCrsquos newly developed direct bonding technology improves display quality
The newly-developed resin enables optical bonding with no air bubbles as the bubbles formed during the bonding process are automatically absorbed in the resin on the bonding surfaceImproved bonding technology successfully eliminates complex manufacturing processes including high-temperature amp high-pressure treatment thereby achieving greater productivity compared with conventional methodsThis new bonding technology is expected to be used for large-sized
displays It is also suitable for IPS-mode LCDs which is prone to have ununiformimage quality due to the pressure created when the cover glass is bonded to the LCDs Going forward AGCrsquos new cover glass is expected to be used in these and many other types of LCDs
Structure of liquid crystal displays
AGCrsquos proprietary resin for direct bonding
Display Device
Back frame
Cover glass
Self-adhesive glass for optical bonding
FrontFront
Display Device
Layer of air
Back frame
Cover glass
Resin layer for direct bonding
Cover glass such as DragontrailTM
Self-adhesive glass for optical bonding as seen from the adhesive side
AGCrsquos direct bonding technology improves
display quality
Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
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LCD monitor attached directly onto window glass It minimizes glare and reflection and delivers clear and high-contrast images
No cooling fan required Low power consumption as compared to conventional digital signage
Space saving Thin and lightweight LCD module is firmly attached onto the glass surface
Can be installed onto existing glass walls ampwindows (Preliminary glass check will be necessary) Display monitor can be detached from the glass wall for removal
Infoverretrade WINDOW
infoverretradeinfoverretrade is a new-generation signage that has a LCD monitor directly attached onto a glass surface Minimizing light reflection it offers great viewing experience
AGCs optical bonding technology
Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
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The infoverretrade is a glass signage product consisting of an LCD display that is directly laminated onto glass using special resin and lamination technology developed by AGC
The infoverretrade series line-up
infoverretradeSaves space and energy while giving the impression of floating
infoverretradeMIRRORThis design mirror delivers with high color-reproducibility with low power consumption and silent operation
infoverretradeTOUCHA vivid multi-touch display with no parallax effect between the touch and display surfaces
infoverretradeSEE-THROUGHDisplays vivid images through which real objects can be seen by utilizing high color-reproducibility and transparency
Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
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Glascenetrade is a transparent glass screen that clearly displays images from a projector while retaining its transparency There are front and rear projection types available allowing flexibility in the location of the projector Retains transparency during image projection Clearer image and less haze as compared with conventional products Offers sharp images with very little distortion as compared with conventional products Compatible with various projectors
Large size available can be installed on a curvedsurface
No battery required Easy maintenance
Power ONPower OFF
Glascenetrade
For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
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AGC is working to develop practical applications for the roll-to-roll process
AGCrsquos technology is expected to contribute to the development of flexible displays and lighter-weight displays
AGCrsquos unique carrier glass technology allows customers to process ultra thin glass without altering their existing production process
Thickness 50μm
Ultra thin Glass ldquoSpoolrdquo
Ultra thin glass rolled into a coil
Carrier Glass Technology
Ultra thin glass(Thickness 100μm)
Carrier glass(Thickness 05mm)
SPOOLtrade
Electronic Materials
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Electronic Materials
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General name Product name Product description
Synthetic quartz lens materials Synthetic quartz Synthetic quartz glass optimally designed for use in the range between vacuum ultraviolet and
near infrared
Glass fritpaste Glass frit glass paste Glass materials used mainly in the field of electronics for insulation airtight sealing and protection purposes
Optical planar devices Optical planar devicesWorld-first optical devices that integrate glass substrate technology organic thin film technology and optical design technology Developed exclusively by AGC these opticaldevices are used in optical pickups for CDs DVDs Blu-Rays and HD-DVDs and various optical devices including optical imaging devices and optical communication devices
Micro glass Aspherical glass mold lenses
High form-accuracy lenses developed based on AGCrsquos accumulated technologies in materials development press molding optical design and optical assessment Used for digital cameras and digital video cameras etc
Glass-ceramics substrate GCHPtrade for high-power LED lighting
GCHPtrade Glass-ceramics substrate for high-power LED lighting
Plastic optical fiber cable FONTEXtradeWorld-first optical fiber capable of high-capacity data communication at 10Gbps and above FONTEXtrade can transmit data even when bended or knotted tightly which cannot be done with conventional silica-based fiber or POF
Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
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Ceria Slurry for Polishing(CMP) Process
Lithography Process Materials and parts
Sput
terin
g
Highly-pure synthetic quartz developed by combining AGCrsquos long-established technological expertise and know-how in the fields of fine glass chemicals and ceramics
Supply substrates for photomasks and stepper lens materials and others with excellent properties such as low thermal expansion coefficients high optical transmission at deep ultraviolet rays and outstanding chemical durability etc
Customized slurry and polishing solutions that accommodate customerrsquos design policies and CMP processes taking advantage of our integrated production process starting from abrasive manufacture through to slurry
High-purity SiC （silicon carbide）
Extremely-High Purity SiC Materials
Dimensional accuracy is achieved to meet the needs of customers utilizing the leading-edge coating facilities despite its difficulty of processing
High-temperature Diffusion Process Lithography Process
Application Example
Digital Camera Materials
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CMOSCCD sensor
CCD blue filter is used to adjust the wavelength sensitivity between picture elements and naked eyesAvailable from 02mm thickness AGCrsquos blue filters contribute to the development of thinner cameras
CMOSCCD blue filters
Digital camera lensesBased on its accumulated technologies in materials development press molding optical design and optical assessment AGC offers lenses with high form accuracy for a wide variety of camera lenses from single-lens reflex cameras to mobile phones
Aspherical lenses for camera-equipped mobile phones
CMOSCCD blue filters
Aspherical lenses for digital cameras
Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
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Glass-ceramics substrate GCHPtrade enables high-brightness and high-durability for LED lighting
Respond to high-output LED applications that require high-brightness such as automotive headlights and outdoor lighting and illumination
Even in thinner substrates high-reflectivity ensures high-brightness
Excellent heat dispassion design improved the durability of the substrate under the strong heat generated by increased power output Also the reflectivity does not deteriorate over a prolonged period
Suitable for a wide range of applications as excellent moldability enables a compact and complex cavity structure
Structure of GCHPtrade
LED
High reflectivity
Highheat dissipation
Glass-Ceramics Substrate ldquoGCHPtraderdquo
Glass-Ceramics Substrate ldquoGCHPtraderdquo
GCHPtrade
Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
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Double clad structure of FONTEXtrade
FONTEXtrade is the worlds first optical fiber that enables high bandwidth and large capacity data communication with a transmission speed of 10Gbps or more The cable features resistance to tight bending allowing data communication which could not have achieved with existing silica-based fibers or POFs
Double cladding structure successfully prevents light from leaking out of the core (See the figure in the upper left) FONTEXtrade is an incredibly easy to handle optical fiber that doesnrsquot have any kinks that inherently form in plastic and above all allows data communication under tight knots or bends (See the figure in the lower left)
FONTEXtrade adopts a tight cord which the cable covering is directly attached to the fiber circumference (See the figure in the lower left) This leads to cost reduction and simplified terminal treatment processing allowing anyone to handle the cable with ease
FONTEX is a safe and reliable plastic optical fiber (POF) for general household use It is suitable for large-volume data transmissions which are essential for next-generation 4K-TVs and enables transmission even when it is handled roughly or is sharply bent
No light leakage even when tightly bentAchieves a minimum bending radius of 5 mm
Low refractiveindex material(2nd clad)
Refractive
Easy to Assemble and Install
A consumer fluorine-based plastic fiber featuring high transmission speed and ease of handling and
connection
FONTEXtrade
Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
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Aspherical glass lens for automotives
AGC realizes luminous intensity distribution characteristics in compliance with laws and regulations applicable for automotive head lamps
リフレクターRef
Shade
Back focus
Radiophotoluminesscent
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For personal use
リフレクター
For environmental monitoring For medical use
Radiophtoluminesscent glass for dosemeters is a type of glass for measuring devices that detect radiation dose using ultraviolet ray excitationIt can measure from low-dose range (natural radiation) to high-dose range (radiotherapy dose) This product is used for occupationally personal dose monitoring and environmental dose monitoring around nuclear power plants In recent years it is also used for dose evaluation for medical use
Tissue Culture Ware
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Provides clear images and excellent cell adhesion for high magnification microscope observation
Low cell adhesion coating
Glass based products
Other products
ECM coated products Various extracellular matrixes (ECM) are
available
Minimize the adhesion of cells and protein
Enable efficient formation of uniformly-sized spheroids in large quantity
Tissue culture ware
Various other products are available
Manufacturing Bases
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Electronic materials
Product Plants Region
GCHPtrade AGC Electronics Taiwan Taiwan
Semiconductor process materials
Kansai Plant (Takasago factory) Japan
AGC Electronics (Japan) Japan
AGC Seimi Chemical (Japan) Japan
AGC Electronics America USA
Glass fritpaste AGC Electronics (Japan) Japan
Optical materials for digital cameras
AGC Techno Glass (Japan) Japan
AGC Micro Glass Japan
AGC Micro Glass (Thailand) Thailand
Optical Coating Products Optical Coatings Japan Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
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AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
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Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
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General name Product usage
Caustic Soda Chemicals chemical fibers paperpulp etc
Caustic potash Chemicals potassium carbonate raw materials
Potassium carbonate Food additives detergent feedstock
Hydrochloric acid Inorganic chemicals steel and chemical seasoning
Sodium hypochlorite Bleaching pulp and textile and sterilizing tap water
Liquid chlorine Bleaching pulp and sterilizing tap water
Vinyl chloride monomer Polyvinyl chloride raw materials (VCM)
Polyvinyl chloride Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Trichloroethylene Perchloroethylen Industrial cleaner dry-cleaning solvent fluorinated gas feedstock
Methyl and ethylene chloride Silicone resin industrial cleaner extracting solvent for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals paint stripper
Chloroform Fluorochemicals
Epi-chlorohydrin Epoxy resin
Propylene oxide Raw materials for propylene glycol dipropylene glycol and polyols raw materials for non-ion surfactants
Propylene glycolRaw materials for unsaturated polyester resins and plasticizers surfactants antifreeze and coolants food additives perfume and tobacco tooth paste cosmetics and medical supplies
Polyols Rigid and flexible polyurethane foams coating adhesives and sealant elastomers
Sodium bicarbonate Food additives pharmaceuticals bath salts industrial applications and animal feeds
Caustic Soda
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Crude salt is a raw material for basic chemicals
Electrolysis system
Caustic soda is a typical alkaline product produced from electrolysis of salt AGC uses its ion-exchange membrane (Flemion) for the production of caustic soda A wide range of applications including chemical fibers paper pulp chemicals
food industry soap etc
Sodium Bicarbonate
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Flue gas neutralization effectively eliminates acidic components (SO3 and sulfuric acid mist etc) from flue gases
Eco-friendly detergent and cleanser
Before AfterApplications
Industrial cleaning Blast cleaning media Chemical cleaning new system
Flue gas treatment Flue gas neutralization
Pharmaceuticals Stomach medicine (antacid) dialysis
Home products Cleaners bath salts deodorant
Food products Baking powder PH control chemicals
AgriculturalLivestock industriesCivil engineering construction
Formula feed ingredients Animal pharmaceuticals Agrochemicals ingredientsLiquid glass soil hardening agents
Industry Fire extinguisher metal surface treatment agents neutralizer
Sodium Bicarbonate is used in various fields ranging from home products medical products to advanced technologies
As the largest sodium bicarbonate manufacture in Japan AGC will expand the grades of available products and develop new products to meet diversifying needs
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
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General name Production base Country
Caustic Soda(2 million tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinythai Thailand
Caustic potash(130000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Potassium carbonate(70000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Hydrochloric acid
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Sodium hypochlorite
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Chlor-alkali amp urethaneGeneral name Production base Country
Liquid chlorine
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinyl chloride monomer(15 million tons)
Keiyo Monomer Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Vinythai Thailand
Polyvinyl chloride(1 million tons)
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Phu My Plastics amp Chemicals Vietnam
Vinythai ThailandTrichloroethylenePerchloroethylen(30000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Ethylene chloride Kashima plant JapanMethyl chloride Chiba plant JapanChloroform Chiba plant Japan
Epi-chlorohydrin(160000 tons)
Kashima Chemical Co Ltd Japan
Vinythai ThailandPropylene oxide(110000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Propylene glycol(40000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Polyols(80000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Sodium bicarbonate(50000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan Production capacity
As of March 2019
ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
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FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
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General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo Tubing sealing wire insulation films filaments lining etc for various industries
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStraderdquo Wire insulation sealing etc
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Mold releasing films roofing and architectural facades interior finishing and photovoltaicsGreen houses
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Optical materials semiconductor processing hi-performance
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Architectural structures bridges and aircrafts
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahi Guardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Textiles paper nonwoven carpet and leather
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Ion-exchange membrane for electrolytic caustic soda production
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Refrigerants for freezerrefrigeration equipment and air conditioners
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo
Precision cleaning defluxing cleaning plastic parts dewatering drying coolant and career solvent
Fine silica Liquid chromatography packing cosmetic materials
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquo Improved leveling performance for such as floor waxResin dispersant ｒesin surface modifier
Fluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo Damp-proof coating for electronics devices oil barrier anti-flux migration anti-resin adhesion
Fluonreg ETFE Film
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200 amp moreheat-
resistance
Weathera-bility
Light transmittance
Chemical resistance
Incom-bustibility
Non-viscidity Insulation Mechanical
property
Mold releasing film
PV protection film
PV back sheet
Kitchen wall surface materials
Building
Applications
Credits Inecircs CampeloItaipava Arena Pernambuco
Fluoropolymer film with excellent heat-resistance and weatherability AGC manufactures Fluonreg ETFE Film from raw materials Major applications (see below)
Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
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Lumiflontrade is the worlds first solvent-soluble fluoropolymer developed based on AGCrsquos fluorine technologies and commercialized in 1982
Chemically-stable fluoropolymer demonstrates greater weatherability than conventional coating materials
Proven credibility based on more than 20 years of experience used for over 200000 buildings and facilities
Lumiflon is used for
Tokyo skytree
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Excellent weatherability
Bridge pier without Lumiflon (16 year-old)
Bridge pier with Lumiflon coating (21 year-old)
Cos
t ind
ex
Phthalic acidUrethaneAcrylicsiliconLumiflon family
Lumiflonrsquos good weatherability reduces
the life-cycle costs
Economic comparison
Durability (year)
Lumiflontrade
Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
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Highly durable fluorinated Water and Oil Repellent Both high performance and improved environmental profiles at the same time PFOA and PFOS free (at or above detection limits) Products available for textile paper and non-woven fabrics For paper well-suited to food packaging applications with FDA and BfR approval
Greaseproof paper (treated with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES)
Regular paper (not greaseproof)
Treated fabric with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES
Applications
Textile Car seats Carpet tiles Outdoor clothing Protective clothing Furniture(fabric-coated) Sportswearsports items Swimwear Tablecloths Umbrellaswaterproof clothing Uniforms Shoes
Non-woven Air filters Automotive interiors Masks Medical gowns Surgery cover cloth Wallpaper
Paper and others
Fast food packaging Food packaging boxesbags Pet food packaging Paper traystableware Naturalsynthetic leather Stonetile and other
AsahiGuardreg E-SERIES
Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
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AGC established production technologies for HFO-1234yf ahead of its competitors
1234yf is a new environmentally-friendly refrigerant for automobile air conditioning with a very low GWP which is 11300 or less than that of conventional products
AGC successfully reduced the global-warming potential (GWP) to about one-sixth that of conventional products while delivering equivalent performance
AMOLEAtrade helps achieve both low GWP and energy saving
AMOLEAtradeNew Refrigerant for Air-conditioners
AMOLEAtrade-1234yfNew-generation Automobile Refrigerant
Fuel Cell Components
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Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
AGC develops and manufactures fluorine based polymer electrolyte (ionomer) for membrane and electrode and offers components optimal for MEA (membrane-electrode assembly) which determines the performance of fuel cells
Stack
Fuel Processor system
Peripheral devices
MEA makersAuto makers
【For Electrode】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
【For Membrane】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
AGCrsquos focus areas
Assemble
Hydrogen
Air
(Ionomer) (MEA) (Stack) (Power generation system)
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
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Fluorochemicals amp specialty chemicalsGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd England
AGC Chemicals Americas Inc Americas
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStrade rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Kashima plant Japan
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahiGuardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Chiba plantJapan
Kashima plant
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Fine silica Asahi Glass Si-Tech Japan
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquoFluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo
AGC Seimi Chemical Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsLife Science
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Life Science Products
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General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients (Including biopharmaceuticals)
Intermediate and active pharmaceutical ingredients intermediate and active agricultural ingredients
Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
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Culture Separation
Main fermentation tank for recombinant microorganisms (Up to 4500L)
Separation of culture supernatant and cells
AGC offers biopharmaceutical (recombinant protein) manufacturing services Under the PMDA license AGC conducts production of biopharmaceutical APIs in compliance with GMP AGC also offers protein expression and process development services
Purification
High-level purification of target protein
Production process
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
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Life ScienceGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients(Including biopharmaceuticals)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Wakasa Chemicals Japan
AGC BiologicsAmericas Denmark Germany
Malgrat Pharma Chemicals SLU Spain
As of March 2019
Ceramics
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Fused Cast Refractories
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Zirconia fused cast refractoriesldquoZB-X950rdquo series
Alumina fused cast refractoriesMarsniteTM (MB) series
AGC offers a full line-up of fused cast refractories for glass melting furnaces to meet various customer needs Zirconia fused cast refractoriesOptimal for use in melting furnaces for high-quality specialty glass particularly in the
areas that come into direct contact with molten glass AZS fused cast refractoriesExcellent resistance to corrosion Alumina fused refractoriesExcellent performance against contamination to molten glass
AZS fused cast refractoriesZilconiteTM (ZB) series
Monolithic Refractories (1)
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Excellent strength and fireproof castable refractory composed of carefully selected fireproof aggregates and AGCrsquos alumina cement
Asahi Castertrade
Ramcretetrade Low-cement castable with excellent strength
erosion-resistance and extremely low porosity It also has high corrosion resistance and excellent high temperature strength
Monolithic Refractories (2)
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Excellent thermal Insulating property equivalent to that of fiber and insulating bricks It is an environmentally-friendly non-fiber material made from AGCrsquos special raw material
THRMOTECT WALLTM
THERMOTECT Walltrade is a high thermal insulation furnace wall for industrial furnaces The product is a composite structure that uses a high thermal insulation grade THERMOTECTTM and it boasts the highest-level thermal insulation properties in the industry and durability The material contributes to energy conservation in industrial furnaces spanning various fields where conventional ceramic fiber could not be used
Glass Ironsteel Cement Aluminum
THERMOTECT WALLtrade Won ldquoDirector-Generalrsquos Prize The Agency for Natural Resources and Energyrdquo of ldquoProduct Category amp Business Model Categoryrdquo at Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation in 2015
THERMOTECTtrade
Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
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AGCrsquos chrome-free bricks for cement kilns are used by various domestic and international cement manufactures
To burn various waste materials in a cement kiln requires severe operational conditions AGCrsquos refractory bricks ensure high durability without using chrome materials which has high environmentally hazardous impacts
Lining of a cement rotary kilnChrome-free bricks for cement kilnsBNCTM series
Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
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AGCrsquos ceramics pigments for road surface coating include colored anti-skid aggregates which allow greater flexibility in design and heat-shielding road surface coatings which improve the abrasion resistance of the road surface
Tough Bahn
Tough BahntradeColored anti-skid aggregate
Tough Coore
Reference Road surface temperature reduce to 50when the initial temperature is 60
Tough CooretradePigments for heat-shielding road surface coatings
Thermographic view(summertime)
6151
1-5-1Marunouchi
Chiyoda-kuTokyo JAPAN
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- Reference
- Table of Contents
- Corporate Information
- Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
- Successive Presidents
- 組織図
- Stock Information
- Corporate History (1)
- Corporate History (2)
- AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
- AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
- AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
- AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
- Architectural Glass
- Architectural Glass Products
- Low-E Insulated Glass Units
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
- Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
- Decorative Glass
- Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
- Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
- Automotive Glass
- Automotive Glass
- IR-blocking Glass
- UV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
- Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
- Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
- Glass for Displays
- Display Glass Products
- TFT Glass Substrates
- TFT Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
- Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Bases
- New Function Glass
- Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
- 化学強化用特殊ガラス
- ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
- Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
- Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
- Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
- Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
- For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
- Electronic Materials
- Electronic Materials
- Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
- Digital Camera Materials
- Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
- Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
- Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
- Radiophotoluminesscent
- Tissue Culture Ware
- Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
- Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- Caustic Soda
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
- FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
- Fluonreg ETFE Film
- Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
- Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
- Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
- Fuel Cell Components
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsLife Science
- Life Science Products
- Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- Ceramics
- Fused Cast Refractories
- Monolithic Refractories (1)
- Monolithic Refractories (2)
- Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
- Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
- スライド番号 83
-
ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
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Glass substrate for touchscreens measuring just 023 mm helps create lighter-weight smart phones and tablet PCs AGC also succeeded in the development of 020mm thick prototype
Soda-lime glass has resistance to discoloring under ultraviolet radiation and heat deformation It serves as a highly durable touch sensor
Good workability the glass can be cut after chemical strengthening or electric circuit coating
Manufactured using the float method for high-efficiency productionThicknesses can vary from 023mm to 11mm in response to a wide variety of needs of
customers Comparison of 028 mm glass substrate for touchscreens with a coin
Structure of Touchscreen LCDs
Cover material
Touchscreenglass
LCD panelBacklightElectric circuit board
Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
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AGCrsquos newly developed direct bonding technology improves display quality
The newly-developed resin enables optical bonding with no air bubbles as the bubbles formed during the bonding process are automatically absorbed in the resin on the bonding surfaceImproved bonding technology successfully eliminates complex manufacturing processes including high-temperature amp high-pressure treatment thereby achieving greater productivity compared with conventional methodsThis new bonding technology is expected to be used for large-sized
displays It is also suitable for IPS-mode LCDs which is prone to have ununiformimage quality due to the pressure created when the cover glass is bonded to the LCDs Going forward AGCrsquos new cover glass is expected to be used in these and many other types of LCDs
Structure of liquid crystal displays
AGCrsquos proprietary resin for direct bonding
Display Device
Back frame
Cover glass
Self-adhesive glass for optical bonding
FrontFront
Display Device
Layer of air
Back frame
Cover glass
Resin layer for direct bonding
Cover glass such as DragontrailTM
Self-adhesive glass for optical bonding as seen from the adhesive side
AGCrsquos direct bonding technology improves
display quality
Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
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LCD monitor attached directly onto window glass It minimizes glare and reflection and delivers clear and high-contrast images
No cooling fan required Low power consumption as compared to conventional digital signage
Space saving Thin and lightweight LCD module is firmly attached onto the glass surface
Can be installed onto existing glass walls ampwindows (Preliminary glass check will be necessary) Display monitor can be detached from the glass wall for removal
Infoverretrade WINDOW
infoverretradeinfoverretrade is a new-generation signage that has a LCD monitor directly attached onto a glass surface Minimizing light reflection it offers great viewing experience
AGCs optical bonding technology
Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
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The infoverretrade is a glass signage product consisting of an LCD display that is directly laminated onto glass using special resin and lamination technology developed by AGC
The infoverretrade series line-up
infoverretradeSaves space and energy while giving the impression of floating
infoverretradeMIRRORThis design mirror delivers with high color-reproducibility with low power consumption and silent operation
infoverretradeTOUCHA vivid multi-touch display with no parallax effect between the touch and display surfaces
infoverretradeSEE-THROUGHDisplays vivid images through which real objects can be seen by utilizing high color-reproducibility and transparency
Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
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Glascenetrade is a transparent glass screen that clearly displays images from a projector while retaining its transparency There are front and rear projection types available allowing flexibility in the location of the projector Retains transparency during image projection Clearer image and less haze as compared with conventional products Offers sharp images with very little distortion as compared with conventional products Compatible with various projectors
Large size available can be installed on a curvedsurface
No battery required Easy maintenance
Power ONPower OFF
Glascenetrade
For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
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AGC is working to develop practical applications for the roll-to-roll process
AGCrsquos technology is expected to contribute to the development of flexible displays and lighter-weight displays
AGCrsquos unique carrier glass technology allows customers to process ultra thin glass without altering their existing production process
Thickness 50μm
Ultra thin Glass ldquoSpoolrdquo
Ultra thin glass rolled into a coil
Carrier Glass Technology
Ultra thin glass(Thickness 100μm)
Carrier glass(Thickness 05mm)
SPOOLtrade
Electronic Materials
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Electronic Materials
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General name Product name Product description
Synthetic quartz lens materials Synthetic quartz Synthetic quartz glass optimally designed for use in the range between vacuum ultraviolet and
near infrared
Glass fritpaste Glass frit glass paste Glass materials used mainly in the field of electronics for insulation airtight sealing and protection purposes
Optical planar devices Optical planar devicesWorld-first optical devices that integrate glass substrate technology organic thin film technology and optical design technology Developed exclusively by AGC these opticaldevices are used in optical pickups for CDs DVDs Blu-Rays and HD-DVDs and various optical devices including optical imaging devices and optical communication devices
Micro glass Aspherical glass mold lenses
High form-accuracy lenses developed based on AGCrsquos accumulated technologies in materials development press molding optical design and optical assessment Used for digital cameras and digital video cameras etc
Glass-ceramics substrate GCHPtrade for high-power LED lighting
GCHPtrade Glass-ceramics substrate for high-power LED lighting
Plastic optical fiber cable FONTEXtradeWorld-first optical fiber capable of high-capacity data communication at 10Gbps and above FONTEXtrade can transmit data even when bended or knotted tightly which cannot be done with conventional silica-based fiber or POF
Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
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Ceria Slurry for Polishing(CMP) Process
Lithography Process Materials and parts
Sput
terin
g
Highly-pure synthetic quartz developed by combining AGCrsquos long-established technological expertise and know-how in the fields of fine glass chemicals and ceramics
Supply substrates for photomasks and stepper lens materials and others with excellent properties such as low thermal expansion coefficients high optical transmission at deep ultraviolet rays and outstanding chemical durability etc
Customized slurry and polishing solutions that accommodate customerrsquos design policies and CMP processes taking advantage of our integrated production process starting from abrasive manufacture through to slurry
High-purity SiC （silicon carbide）
Extremely-High Purity SiC Materials
Dimensional accuracy is achieved to meet the needs of customers utilizing the leading-edge coating facilities despite its difficulty of processing
High-temperature Diffusion Process Lithography Process
Application Example
Digital Camera Materials
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CMOSCCD sensor
CCD blue filter is used to adjust the wavelength sensitivity between picture elements and naked eyesAvailable from 02mm thickness AGCrsquos blue filters contribute to the development of thinner cameras
CMOSCCD blue filters
Digital camera lensesBased on its accumulated technologies in materials development press molding optical design and optical assessment AGC offers lenses with high form accuracy for a wide variety of camera lenses from single-lens reflex cameras to mobile phones
Aspherical lenses for camera-equipped mobile phones
CMOSCCD blue filters
Aspherical lenses for digital cameras
Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
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Glass-ceramics substrate GCHPtrade enables high-brightness and high-durability for LED lighting
Respond to high-output LED applications that require high-brightness such as automotive headlights and outdoor lighting and illumination
Even in thinner substrates high-reflectivity ensures high-brightness
Excellent heat dispassion design improved the durability of the substrate under the strong heat generated by increased power output Also the reflectivity does not deteriorate over a prolonged period
Suitable for a wide range of applications as excellent moldability enables a compact and complex cavity structure
Structure of GCHPtrade
LED
High reflectivity
Highheat dissipation
Glass-Ceramics Substrate ldquoGCHPtraderdquo
Glass-Ceramics Substrate ldquoGCHPtraderdquo
GCHPtrade
Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
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Double clad structure of FONTEXtrade
FONTEXtrade is the worlds first optical fiber that enables high bandwidth and large capacity data communication with a transmission speed of 10Gbps or more The cable features resistance to tight bending allowing data communication which could not have achieved with existing silica-based fibers or POFs
Double cladding structure successfully prevents light from leaking out of the core (See the figure in the upper left) FONTEXtrade is an incredibly easy to handle optical fiber that doesnrsquot have any kinks that inherently form in plastic and above all allows data communication under tight knots or bends (See the figure in the lower left)
FONTEXtrade adopts a tight cord which the cable covering is directly attached to the fiber circumference (See the figure in the lower left) This leads to cost reduction and simplified terminal treatment processing allowing anyone to handle the cable with ease
FONTEX is a safe and reliable plastic optical fiber (POF) for general household use It is suitable for large-volume data transmissions which are essential for next-generation 4K-TVs and enables transmission even when it is handled roughly or is sharply bent
No light leakage even when tightly bentAchieves a minimum bending radius of 5 mm
Low refractiveindex material(2nd clad)
Refractive
Easy to Assemble and Install
A consumer fluorine-based plastic fiber featuring high transmission speed and ease of handling and
connection
FONTEXtrade
Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
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Aspherical glass lens for automotives
AGC realizes luminous intensity distribution characteristics in compliance with laws and regulations applicable for automotive head lamps
リフレクターRef
Shade
Back focus
Radiophotoluminesscent
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For personal use
リフレクター
For environmental monitoring For medical use
Radiophtoluminesscent glass for dosemeters is a type of glass for measuring devices that detect radiation dose using ultraviolet ray excitationIt can measure from low-dose range (natural radiation) to high-dose range (radiotherapy dose) This product is used for occupationally personal dose monitoring and environmental dose monitoring around nuclear power plants In recent years it is also used for dose evaluation for medical use
Tissue Culture Ware
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Provides clear images and excellent cell adhesion for high magnification microscope observation
Low cell adhesion coating
Glass based products
Other products
ECM coated products Various extracellular matrixes (ECM) are
available
Minimize the adhesion of cells and protein
Enable efficient formation of uniformly-sized spheroids in large quantity
Tissue culture ware
Various other products are available
Manufacturing Bases
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Electronic materials
Product Plants Region
GCHPtrade AGC Electronics Taiwan Taiwan
Semiconductor process materials
Kansai Plant (Takasago factory) Japan
AGC Electronics (Japan) Japan
AGC Seimi Chemical (Japan) Japan
AGC Electronics America USA
Glass fritpaste AGC Electronics (Japan) Japan
Optical materials for digital cameras
AGC Techno Glass (Japan) Japan
AGC Micro Glass Japan
AGC Micro Glass (Thailand) Thailand
Optical Coating Products Optical Coatings Japan Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
copyAGC Inc 59
AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
copyAGC Inc 60
Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
copyAGC Inc 61
General name Product usage
Caustic Soda Chemicals chemical fibers paperpulp etc
Caustic potash Chemicals potassium carbonate raw materials
Potassium carbonate Food additives detergent feedstock
Hydrochloric acid Inorganic chemicals steel and chemical seasoning
Sodium hypochlorite Bleaching pulp and textile and sterilizing tap water
Liquid chlorine Bleaching pulp and sterilizing tap water
Vinyl chloride monomer Polyvinyl chloride raw materials (VCM)
Polyvinyl chloride Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Trichloroethylene Perchloroethylen Industrial cleaner dry-cleaning solvent fluorinated gas feedstock
Methyl and ethylene chloride Silicone resin industrial cleaner extracting solvent for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals paint stripper
Chloroform Fluorochemicals
Epi-chlorohydrin Epoxy resin
Propylene oxide Raw materials for propylene glycol dipropylene glycol and polyols raw materials for non-ion surfactants
Propylene glycolRaw materials for unsaturated polyester resins and plasticizers surfactants antifreeze and coolants food additives perfume and tobacco tooth paste cosmetics and medical supplies
Polyols Rigid and flexible polyurethane foams coating adhesives and sealant elastomers
Sodium bicarbonate Food additives pharmaceuticals bath salts industrial applications and animal feeds
Caustic Soda
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Crude salt is a raw material for basic chemicals
Electrolysis system
Caustic soda is a typical alkaline product produced from electrolysis of salt AGC uses its ion-exchange membrane (Flemion) for the production of caustic soda A wide range of applications including chemical fibers paper pulp chemicals
food industry soap etc
Sodium Bicarbonate
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Flue gas neutralization effectively eliminates acidic components (SO3 and sulfuric acid mist etc) from flue gases
Eco-friendly detergent and cleanser
Before AfterApplications
Industrial cleaning Blast cleaning media Chemical cleaning new system
Flue gas treatment Flue gas neutralization
Pharmaceuticals Stomach medicine (antacid) dialysis
Home products Cleaners bath salts deodorant
Food products Baking powder PH control chemicals
AgriculturalLivestock industriesCivil engineering construction
Formula feed ingredients Animal pharmaceuticals Agrochemicals ingredientsLiquid glass soil hardening agents
Industry Fire extinguisher metal surface treatment agents neutralizer
Sodium Bicarbonate is used in various fields ranging from home products medical products to advanced technologies
As the largest sodium bicarbonate manufacture in Japan AGC will expand the grades of available products and develop new products to meet diversifying needs
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
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General name Production base Country
Caustic Soda(2 million tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinythai Thailand
Caustic potash(130000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Potassium carbonate(70000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Hydrochloric acid
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Sodium hypochlorite
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Chlor-alkali amp urethaneGeneral name Production base Country
Liquid chlorine
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinyl chloride monomer(15 million tons)
Keiyo Monomer Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Vinythai Thailand
Polyvinyl chloride(1 million tons)
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Phu My Plastics amp Chemicals Vietnam
Vinythai ThailandTrichloroethylenePerchloroethylen(30000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Ethylene chloride Kashima plant JapanMethyl chloride Chiba plant JapanChloroform Chiba plant Japan
Epi-chlorohydrin(160000 tons)
Kashima Chemical Co Ltd Japan
Vinythai ThailandPropylene oxide(110000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Propylene glycol(40000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Polyols(80000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Sodium bicarbonate(50000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan Production capacity
As of March 2019
ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
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FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
copyAGC Inc 66
General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo Tubing sealing wire insulation films filaments lining etc for various industries
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStraderdquo Wire insulation sealing etc
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Mold releasing films roofing and architectural facades interior finishing and photovoltaicsGreen houses
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Optical materials semiconductor processing hi-performance
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Architectural structures bridges and aircrafts
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahi Guardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Textiles paper nonwoven carpet and leather
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Ion-exchange membrane for electrolytic caustic soda production
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Refrigerants for freezerrefrigeration equipment and air conditioners
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo
Precision cleaning defluxing cleaning plastic parts dewatering drying coolant and career solvent
Fine silica Liquid chromatography packing cosmetic materials
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquo Improved leveling performance for such as floor waxResin dispersant ｒesin surface modifier
Fluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo Damp-proof coating for electronics devices oil barrier anti-flux migration anti-resin adhesion
Fluonreg ETFE Film
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200 amp moreheat-
resistance
Weathera-bility
Light transmittance
Chemical resistance
Incom-bustibility
Non-viscidity Insulation Mechanical
property
Mold releasing film
PV protection film
PV back sheet
Kitchen wall surface materials
Building
Applications
Credits Inecircs CampeloItaipava Arena Pernambuco
Fluoropolymer film with excellent heat-resistance and weatherability AGC manufactures Fluonreg ETFE Film from raw materials Major applications (see below)
Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
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Lumiflontrade is the worlds first solvent-soluble fluoropolymer developed based on AGCrsquos fluorine technologies and commercialized in 1982
Chemically-stable fluoropolymer demonstrates greater weatherability than conventional coating materials
Proven credibility based on more than 20 years of experience used for over 200000 buildings and facilities
Lumiflon is used for
Tokyo skytree
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Excellent weatherability
Bridge pier without Lumiflon (16 year-old)
Bridge pier with Lumiflon coating (21 year-old)
Cos
t ind
ex
Phthalic acidUrethaneAcrylicsiliconLumiflon family
Lumiflonrsquos good weatherability reduces
the life-cycle costs
Economic comparison
Durability (year)
Lumiflontrade
Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
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Highly durable fluorinated Water and Oil Repellent Both high performance and improved environmental profiles at the same time PFOA and PFOS free (at or above detection limits) Products available for textile paper and non-woven fabrics For paper well-suited to food packaging applications with FDA and BfR approval
Greaseproof paper (treated with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES)
Regular paper (not greaseproof)
Treated fabric with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES
Applications
Textile Car seats Carpet tiles Outdoor clothing Protective clothing Furniture(fabric-coated) Sportswearsports items Swimwear Tablecloths Umbrellaswaterproof clothing Uniforms Shoes
Non-woven Air filters Automotive interiors Masks Medical gowns Surgery cover cloth Wallpaper
Paper and others
Fast food packaging Food packaging boxesbags Pet food packaging Paper traystableware Naturalsynthetic leather Stonetile and other
AsahiGuardreg E-SERIES
Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
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AGC established production technologies for HFO-1234yf ahead of its competitors
1234yf is a new environmentally-friendly refrigerant for automobile air conditioning with a very low GWP which is 11300 or less than that of conventional products
AGC successfully reduced the global-warming potential (GWP) to about one-sixth that of conventional products while delivering equivalent performance
AMOLEAtrade helps achieve both low GWP and energy saving
AMOLEAtradeNew Refrigerant for Air-conditioners
AMOLEAtrade-1234yfNew-generation Automobile Refrigerant
Fuel Cell Components
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Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
AGC develops and manufactures fluorine based polymer electrolyte (ionomer) for membrane and electrode and offers components optimal for MEA (membrane-electrode assembly) which determines the performance of fuel cells
Stack
Fuel Processor system
Peripheral devices
MEA makersAuto makers
【For Electrode】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
【For Membrane】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
AGCrsquos focus areas
Assemble
Hydrogen
Air
(Ionomer) (MEA) (Stack) (Power generation system)
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
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Fluorochemicals amp specialty chemicalsGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd England
AGC Chemicals Americas Inc Americas
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStrade rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Kashima plant Japan
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahiGuardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Chiba plantJapan
Kashima plant
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Fine silica Asahi Glass Si-Tech Japan
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquoFluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo
AGC Seimi Chemical Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsLife Science
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Life Science Products
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General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients (Including biopharmaceuticals)
Intermediate and active pharmaceutical ingredients intermediate and active agricultural ingredients
Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
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Culture Separation
Main fermentation tank for recombinant microorganisms (Up to 4500L)
Separation of culture supernatant and cells
AGC offers biopharmaceutical (recombinant protein) manufacturing services Under the PMDA license AGC conducts production of biopharmaceutical APIs in compliance with GMP AGC also offers protein expression and process development services
Purification
High-level purification of target protein
Production process
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
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Life ScienceGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients(Including biopharmaceuticals)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Wakasa Chemicals Japan
AGC BiologicsAmericas Denmark Germany
Malgrat Pharma Chemicals SLU Spain
As of March 2019
Ceramics
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Fused Cast Refractories
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Zirconia fused cast refractoriesldquoZB-X950rdquo series
Alumina fused cast refractoriesMarsniteTM (MB) series
AGC offers a full line-up of fused cast refractories for glass melting furnaces to meet various customer needs Zirconia fused cast refractoriesOptimal for use in melting furnaces for high-quality specialty glass particularly in the
areas that come into direct contact with molten glass AZS fused cast refractoriesExcellent resistance to corrosion Alumina fused refractoriesExcellent performance against contamination to molten glass
AZS fused cast refractoriesZilconiteTM (ZB) series
Monolithic Refractories (1)
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Excellent strength and fireproof castable refractory composed of carefully selected fireproof aggregates and AGCrsquos alumina cement
Asahi Castertrade
Ramcretetrade Low-cement castable with excellent strength
erosion-resistance and extremely low porosity It also has high corrosion resistance and excellent high temperature strength
Monolithic Refractories (2)
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Excellent thermal Insulating property equivalent to that of fiber and insulating bricks It is an environmentally-friendly non-fiber material made from AGCrsquos special raw material
THRMOTECT WALLTM
THERMOTECT Walltrade is a high thermal insulation furnace wall for industrial furnaces The product is a composite structure that uses a high thermal insulation grade THERMOTECTTM and it boasts the highest-level thermal insulation properties in the industry and durability The material contributes to energy conservation in industrial furnaces spanning various fields where conventional ceramic fiber could not be used
Glass Ironsteel Cement Aluminum
THERMOTECT WALLtrade Won ldquoDirector-Generalrsquos Prize The Agency for Natural Resources and Energyrdquo of ldquoProduct Category amp Business Model Categoryrdquo at Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation in 2015
THERMOTECTtrade
Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
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AGCrsquos chrome-free bricks for cement kilns are used by various domestic and international cement manufactures
To burn various waste materials in a cement kiln requires severe operational conditions AGCrsquos refractory bricks ensure high durability without using chrome materials which has high environmentally hazardous impacts
Lining of a cement rotary kilnChrome-free bricks for cement kilnsBNCTM series
Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
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AGCrsquos ceramics pigments for road surface coating include colored anti-skid aggregates which allow greater flexibility in design and heat-shielding road surface coatings which improve the abrasion resistance of the road surface
Tough Bahn
Tough BahntradeColored anti-skid aggregate
Tough Coore
Reference Road surface temperature reduce to 50when the initial temperature is 60
Tough CooretradePigments for heat-shielding road surface coatings
Thermographic view(summertime)
6151
1-5-1Marunouchi
Chiyoda-kuTokyo JAPAN
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- Reference
- Table of Contents
- Corporate Information
- Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
- Successive Presidents
- 組織図
- Stock Information
- Corporate History (1)
- Corporate History (2)
- AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
- AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
- AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
- AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
- Architectural Glass
- Architectural Glass Products
- Low-E Insulated Glass Units
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
- Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
- Decorative Glass
- Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
- Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
- Automotive Glass
- Automotive Glass
- IR-blocking Glass
- UV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
- Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
- Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
- Glass for Displays
- Display Glass Products
- TFT Glass Substrates
- TFT Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
- Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Bases
- New Function Glass
- Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
- 化学強化用特殊ガラス
- ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
- Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
- Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
- Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
- Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
- For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
- Electronic Materials
- Electronic Materials
- Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
- Digital Camera Materials
- Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
- Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
- Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
- Radiophotoluminesscent
- Tissue Culture Ware
- Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
- Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- Caustic Soda
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
- FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
- Fluonreg ETFE Film
- Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
- Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
- Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
- Fuel Cell Components
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsLife Science
- Life Science Products
- Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- Ceramics
- Fused Cast Refractories
- Monolithic Refractories (1)
- Monolithic Refractories (2)
- Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
- Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
- スライド番号 83
-
Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
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AGCrsquos newly developed direct bonding technology improves display quality
The newly-developed resin enables optical bonding with no air bubbles as the bubbles formed during the bonding process are automatically absorbed in the resin on the bonding surfaceImproved bonding technology successfully eliminates complex manufacturing processes including high-temperature amp high-pressure treatment thereby achieving greater productivity compared with conventional methodsThis new bonding technology is expected to be used for large-sized
displays It is also suitable for IPS-mode LCDs which is prone to have ununiformimage quality due to the pressure created when the cover glass is bonded to the LCDs Going forward AGCrsquos new cover glass is expected to be used in these and many other types of LCDs
Structure of liquid crystal displays
AGCrsquos proprietary resin for direct bonding
Display Device
Back frame
Cover glass
Self-adhesive glass for optical bonding
FrontFront
Display Device
Layer of air
Back frame
Cover glass
Resin layer for direct bonding
Cover glass such as DragontrailTM
Self-adhesive glass for optical bonding as seen from the adhesive side
AGCrsquos direct bonding technology improves
display quality
Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
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LCD monitor attached directly onto window glass It minimizes glare and reflection and delivers clear and high-contrast images
No cooling fan required Low power consumption as compared to conventional digital signage
Space saving Thin and lightweight LCD module is firmly attached onto the glass surface
Can be installed onto existing glass walls ampwindows (Preliminary glass check will be necessary) Display monitor can be detached from the glass wall for removal
Infoverretrade WINDOW
infoverretradeinfoverretrade is a new-generation signage that has a LCD monitor directly attached onto a glass surface Minimizing light reflection it offers great viewing experience
AGCs optical bonding technology
Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
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The infoverretrade is a glass signage product consisting of an LCD display that is directly laminated onto glass using special resin and lamination technology developed by AGC
The infoverretrade series line-up
infoverretradeSaves space and energy while giving the impression of floating
infoverretradeMIRRORThis design mirror delivers with high color-reproducibility with low power consumption and silent operation
infoverretradeTOUCHA vivid multi-touch display with no parallax effect between the touch and display surfaces
infoverretradeSEE-THROUGHDisplays vivid images through which real objects can be seen by utilizing high color-reproducibility and transparency
Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
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Glascenetrade is a transparent glass screen that clearly displays images from a projector while retaining its transparency There are front and rear projection types available allowing flexibility in the location of the projector Retains transparency during image projection Clearer image and less haze as compared with conventional products Offers sharp images with very little distortion as compared with conventional products Compatible with various projectors
Large size available can be installed on a curvedsurface
No battery required Easy maintenance
Power ONPower OFF
Glascenetrade
For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
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AGC is working to develop practical applications for the roll-to-roll process
AGCrsquos technology is expected to contribute to the development of flexible displays and lighter-weight displays
AGCrsquos unique carrier glass technology allows customers to process ultra thin glass without altering their existing production process
Thickness 50μm
Ultra thin Glass ldquoSpoolrdquo
Ultra thin glass rolled into a coil
Carrier Glass Technology
Ultra thin glass(Thickness 100μm)
Carrier glass(Thickness 05mm)
SPOOLtrade
Electronic Materials
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Electronic Materials
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General name Product name Product description
Synthetic quartz lens materials Synthetic quartz Synthetic quartz glass optimally designed for use in the range between vacuum ultraviolet and
near infrared
Glass fritpaste Glass frit glass paste Glass materials used mainly in the field of electronics for insulation airtight sealing and protection purposes
Optical planar devices Optical planar devicesWorld-first optical devices that integrate glass substrate technology organic thin film technology and optical design technology Developed exclusively by AGC these opticaldevices are used in optical pickups for CDs DVDs Blu-Rays and HD-DVDs and various optical devices including optical imaging devices and optical communication devices
Micro glass Aspherical glass mold lenses
High form-accuracy lenses developed based on AGCrsquos accumulated technologies in materials development press molding optical design and optical assessment Used for digital cameras and digital video cameras etc
Glass-ceramics substrate GCHPtrade for high-power LED lighting
GCHPtrade Glass-ceramics substrate for high-power LED lighting
Plastic optical fiber cable FONTEXtradeWorld-first optical fiber capable of high-capacity data communication at 10Gbps and above FONTEXtrade can transmit data even when bended or knotted tightly which cannot be done with conventional silica-based fiber or POF
Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
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Ceria Slurry for Polishing(CMP) Process
Lithography Process Materials and parts
Sput
terin
g
Highly-pure synthetic quartz developed by combining AGCrsquos long-established technological expertise and know-how in the fields of fine glass chemicals and ceramics
Supply substrates for photomasks and stepper lens materials and others with excellent properties such as low thermal expansion coefficients high optical transmission at deep ultraviolet rays and outstanding chemical durability etc
Customized slurry and polishing solutions that accommodate customerrsquos design policies and CMP processes taking advantage of our integrated production process starting from abrasive manufacture through to slurry
High-purity SiC （silicon carbide）
Extremely-High Purity SiC Materials
Dimensional accuracy is achieved to meet the needs of customers utilizing the leading-edge coating facilities despite its difficulty of processing
High-temperature Diffusion Process Lithography Process
Application Example
Digital Camera Materials
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CMOSCCD sensor
CCD blue filter is used to adjust the wavelength sensitivity between picture elements and naked eyesAvailable from 02mm thickness AGCrsquos blue filters contribute to the development of thinner cameras
CMOSCCD blue filters
Digital camera lensesBased on its accumulated technologies in materials development press molding optical design and optical assessment AGC offers lenses with high form accuracy for a wide variety of camera lenses from single-lens reflex cameras to mobile phones
Aspherical lenses for camera-equipped mobile phones
CMOSCCD blue filters
Aspherical lenses for digital cameras
Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
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Glass-ceramics substrate GCHPtrade enables high-brightness and high-durability for LED lighting
Respond to high-output LED applications that require high-brightness such as automotive headlights and outdoor lighting and illumination
Even in thinner substrates high-reflectivity ensures high-brightness
Excellent heat dispassion design improved the durability of the substrate under the strong heat generated by increased power output Also the reflectivity does not deteriorate over a prolonged period
Suitable for a wide range of applications as excellent moldability enables a compact and complex cavity structure
Structure of GCHPtrade
LED
High reflectivity
Highheat dissipation
Glass-Ceramics Substrate ldquoGCHPtraderdquo
Glass-Ceramics Substrate ldquoGCHPtraderdquo
GCHPtrade
Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
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Double clad structure of FONTEXtrade
FONTEXtrade is the worlds first optical fiber that enables high bandwidth and large capacity data communication with a transmission speed of 10Gbps or more The cable features resistance to tight bending allowing data communication which could not have achieved with existing silica-based fibers or POFs
Double cladding structure successfully prevents light from leaking out of the core (See the figure in the upper left) FONTEXtrade is an incredibly easy to handle optical fiber that doesnrsquot have any kinks that inherently form in plastic and above all allows data communication under tight knots or bends (See the figure in the lower left)
FONTEXtrade adopts a tight cord which the cable covering is directly attached to the fiber circumference (See the figure in the lower left) This leads to cost reduction and simplified terminal treatment processing allowing anyone to handle the cable with ease
FONTEX is a safe and reliable plastic optical fiber (POF) for general household use It is suitable for large-volume data transmissions which are essential for next-generation 4K-TVs and enables transmission even when it is handled roughly or is sharply bent
No light leakage even when tightly bentAchieves a minimum bending radius of 5 mm
Low refractiveindex material(2nd clad)
Refractive
Easy to Assemble and Install
A consumer fluorine-based plastic fiber featuring high transmission speed and ease of handling and
connection
FONTEXtrade
Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
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Aspherical glass lens for automotives
AGC realizes luminous intensity distribution characteristics in compliance with laws and regulations applicable for automotive head lamps
リフレクターRef
Shade
Back focus
Radiophotoluminesscent
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For personal use
リフレクター
For environmental monitoring For medical use
Radiophtoluminesscent glass for dosemeters is a type of glass for measuring devices that detect radiation dose using ultraviolet ray excitationIt can measure from low-dose range (natural radiation) to high-dose range (radiotherapy dose) This product is used for occupationally personal dose monitoring and environmental dose monitoring around nuclear power plants In recent years it is also used for dose evaluation for medical use
Tissue Culture Ware
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Provides clear images and excellent cell adhesion for high magnification microscope observation
Low cell adhesion coating
Glass based products
Other products
ECM coated products Various extracellular matrixes (ECM) are
available
Minimize the adhesion of cells and protein
Enable efficient formation of uniformly-sized spheroids in large quantity
Tissue culture ware
Various other products are available
Manufacturing Bases
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Electronic materials
Product Plants Region
GCHPtrade AGC Electronics Taiwan Taiwan
Semiconductor process materials
Kansai Plant (Takasago factory) Japan
AGC Electronics (Japan) Japan
AGC Seimi Chemical (Japan) Japan
AGC Electronics America USA
Glass fritpaste AGC Electronics (Japan) Japan
Optical materials for digital cameras
AGC Techno Glass (Japan) Japan
AGC Micro Glass Japan
AGC Micro Glass (Thailand) Thailand
Optical Coating Products Optical Coatings Japan Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
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AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
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Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
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General name Product usage
Caustic Soda Chemicals chemical fibers paperpulp etc
Caustic potash Chemicals potassium carbonate raw materials
Potassium carbonate Food additives detergent feedstock
Hydrochloric acid Inorganic chemicals steel and chemical seasoning
Sodium hypochlorite Bleaching pulp and textile and sterilizing tap water
Liquid chlorine Bleaching pulp and sterilizing tap water
Vinyl chloride monomer Polyvinyl chloride raw materials (VCM)
Polyvinyl chloride Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Trichloroethylene Perchloroethylen Industrial cleaner dry-cleaning solvent fluorinated gas feedstock
Methyl and ethylene chloride Silicone resin industrial cleaner extracting solvent for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals paint stripper
Chloroform Fluorochemicals
Epi-chlorohydrin Epoxy resin
Propylene oxide Raw materials for propylene glycol dipropylene glycol and polyols raw materials for non-ion surfactants
Propylene glycolRaw materials for unsaturated polyester resins and plasticizers surfactants antifreeze and coolants food additives perfume and tobacco tooth paste cosmetics and medical supplies
Polyols Rigid and flexible polyurethane foams coating adhesives and sealant elastomers
Sodium bicarbonate Food additives pharmaceuticals bath salts industrial applications and animal feeds
Caustic Soda
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Crude salt is a raw material for basic chemicals
Electrolysis system
Caustic soda is a typical alkaline product produced from electrolysis of salt AGC uses its ion-exchange membrane (Flemion) for the production of caustic soda A wide range of applications including chemical fibers paper pulp chemicals
food industry soap etc
Sodium Bicarbonate
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Flue gas neutralization effectively eliminates acidic components (SO3 and sulfuric acid mist etc) from flue gases
Eco-friendly detergent and cleanser
Before AfterApplications
Industrial cleaning Blast cleaning media Chemical cleaning new system
Flue gas treatment Flue gas neutralization
Pharmaceuticals Stomach medicine (antacid) dialysis
Home products Cleaners bath salts deodorant
Food products Baking powder PH control chemicals
AgriculturalLivestock industriesCivil engineering construction
Formula feed ingredients Animal pharmaceuticals Agrochemicals ingredientsLiquid glass soil hardening agents
Industry Fire extinguisher metal surface treatment agents neutralizer
Sodium Bicarbonate is used in various fields ranging from home products medical products to advanced technologies
As the largest sodium bicarbonate manufacture in Japan AGC will expand the grades of available products and develop new products to meet diversifying needs
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
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General name Production base Country
Caustic Soda(2 million tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinythai Thailand
Caustic potash(130000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Potassium carbonate(70000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Hydrochloric acid
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Sodium hypochlorite
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Chlor-alkali amp urethaneGeneral name Production base Country
Liquid chlorine
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinyl chloride monomer(15 million tons)
Keiyo Monomer Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Vinythai Thailand
Polyvinyl chloride(1 million tons)
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Phu My Plastics amp Chemicals Vietnam
Vinythai ThailandTrichloroethylenePerchloroethylen(30000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Ethylene chloride Kashima plant JapanMethyl chloride Chiba plant JapanChloroform Chiba plant Japan
Epi-chlorohydrin(160000 tons)
Kashima Chemical Co Ltd Japan
Vinythai ThailandPropylene oxide(110000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Propylene glycol(40000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Polyols(80000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Sodium bicarbonate(50000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan Production capacity
As of March 2019
ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
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FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
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General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo Tubing sealing wire insulation films filaments lining etc for various industries
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStraderdquo Wire insulation sealing etc
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Mold releasing films roofing and architectural facades interior finishing and photovoltaicsGreen houses
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Optical materials semiconductor processing hi-performance
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Architectural structures bridges and aircrafts
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahi Guardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Textiles paper nonwoven carpet and leather
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Ion-exchange membrane for electrolytic caustic soda production
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Refrigerants for freezerrefrigeration equipment and air conditioners
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo
Precision cleaning defluxing cleaning plastic parts dewatering drying coolant and career solvent
Fine silica Liquid chromatography packing cosmetic materials
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquo Improved leveling performance for such as floor waxResin dispersant ｒesin surface modifier
Fluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo Damp-proof coating for electronics devices oil barrier anti-flux migration anti-resin adhesion
Fluonreg ETFE Film
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200 amp moreheat-
resistance
Weathera-bility
Light transmittance
Chemical resistance
Incom-bustibility
Non-viscidity Insulation Mechanical
property
Mold releasing film
PV protection film
PV back sheet
Kitchen wall surface materials
Building
Applications
Credits Inecircs CampeloItaipava Arena Pernambuco
Fluoropolymer film with excellent heat-resistance and weatherability AGC manufactures Fluonreg ETFE Film from raw materials Major applications (see below)
Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
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Lumiflontrade is the worlds first solvent-soluble fluoropolymer developed based on AGCrsquos fluorine technologies and commercialized in 1982
Chemically-stable fluoropolymer demonstrates greater weatherability than conventional coating materials
Proven credibility based on more than 20 years of experience used for over 200000 buildings and facilities
Lumiflon is used for
Tokyo skytree
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Excellent weatherability
Bridge pier without Lumiflon (16 year-old)
Bridge pier with Lumiflon coating (21 year-old)
Cos
t ind
ex
Phthalic acidUrethaneAcrylicsiliconLumiflon family
Lumiflonrsquos good weatherability reduces
the life-cycle costs
Economic comparison
Durability (year)
Lumiflontrade
Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
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Highly durable fluorinated Water and Oil Repellent Both high performance and improved environmental profiles at the same time PFOA and PFOS free (at or above detection limits) Products available for textile paper and non-woven fabrics For paper well-suited to food packaging applications with FDA and BfR approval
Greaseproof paper (treated with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES)
Regular paper (not greaseproof)
Treated fabric with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES
Applications
Textile Car seats Carpet tiles Outdoor clothing Protective clothing Furniture(fabric-coated) Sportswearsports items Swimwear Tablecloths Umbrellaswaterproof clothing Uniforms Shoes
Non-woven Air filters Automotive interiors Masks Medical gowns Surgery cover cloth Wallpaper
Paper and others
Fast food packaging Food packaging boxesbags Pet food packaging Paper traystableware Naturalsynthetic leather Stonetile and other
AsahiGuardreg E-SERIES
Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
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AGC established production technologies for HFO-1234yf ahead of its competitors
1234yf is a new environmentally-friendly refrigerant for automobile air conditioning with a very low GWP which is 11300 or less than that of conventional products
AGC successfully reduced the global-warming potential (GWP) to about one-sixth that of conventional products while delivering equivalent performance
AMOLEAtrade helps achieve both low GWP and energy saving
AMOLEAtradeNew Refrigerant for Air-conditioners
AMOLEAtrade-1234yfNew-generation Automobile Refrigerant
Fuel Cell Components
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Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
AGC develops and manufactures fluorine based polymer electrolyte (ionomer) for membrane and electrode and offers components optimal for MEA (membrane-electrode assembly) which determines the performance of fuel cells
Stack
Fuel Processor system
Peripheral devices
MEA makersAuto makers
【For Electrode】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
【For Membrane】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
AGCrsquos focus areas
Assemble
Hydrogen
Air
(Ionomer) (MEA) (Stack) (Power generation system)
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
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Fluorochemicals amp specialty chemicalsGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd England
AGC Chemicals Americas Inc Americas
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStrade rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Kashima plant Japan
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahiGuardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Chiba plantJapan
Kashima plant
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Fine silica Asahi Glass Si-Tech Japan
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquoFluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo
AGC Seimi Chemical Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsLife Science
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Life Science Products
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General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients (Including biopharmaceuticals)
Intermediate and active pharmaceutical ingredients intermediate and active agricultural ingredients
Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
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Culture Separation
Main fermentation tank for recombinant microorganisms (Up to 4500L)
Separation of culture supernatant and cells
AGC offers biopharmaceutical (recombinant protein) manufacturing services Under the PMDA license AGC conducts production of biopharmaceutical APIs in compliance with GMP AGC also offers protein expression and process development services
Purification
High-level purification of target protein
Production process
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
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Life ScienceGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients(Including biopharmaceuticals)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Wakasa Chemicals Japan
AGC BiologicsAmericas Denmark Germany
Malgrat Pharma Chemicals SLU Spain
As of March 2019
Ceramics
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Fused Cast Refractories
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Zirconia fused cast refractoriesldquoZB-X950rdquo series
Alumina fused cast refractoriesMarsniteTM (MB) series
AGC offers a full line-up of fused cast refractories for glass melting furnaces to meet various customer needs Zirconia fused cast refractoriesOptimal for use in melting furnaces for high-quality specialty glass particularly in the
areas that come into direct contact with molten glass AZS fused cast refractoriesExcellent resistance to corrosion Alumina fused refractoriesExcellent performance against contamination to molten glass
AZS fused cast refractoriesZilconiteTM (ZB) series
Monolithic Refractories (1)
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Excellent strength and fireproof castable refractory composed of carefully selected fireproof aggregates and AGCrsquos alumina cement
Asahi Castertrade
Ramcretetrade Low-cement castable with excellent strength
erosion-resistance and extremely low porosity It also has high corrosion resistance and excellent high temperature strength
Monolithic Refractories (2)
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Excellent thermal Insulating property equivalent to that of fiber and insulating bricks It is an environmentally-friendly non-fiber material made from AGCrsquos special raw material
THRMOTECT WALLTM
THERMOTECT Walltrade is a high thermal insulation furnace wall for industrial furnaces The product is a composite structure that uses a high thermal insulation grade THERMOTECTTM and it boasts the highest-level thermal insulation properties in the industry and durability The material contributes to energy conservation in industrial furnaces spanning various fields where conventional ceramic fiber could not be used
Glass Ironsteel Cement Aluminum
THERMOTECT WALLtrade Won ldquoDirector-Generalrsquos Prize The Agency for Natural Resources and Energyrdquo of ldquoProduct Category amp Business Model Categoryrdquo at Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation in 2015
THERMOTECTtrade
Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
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AGCrsquos chrome-free bricks for cement kilns are used by various domestic and international cement manufactures
To burn various waste materials in a cement kiln requires severe operational conditions AGCrsquos refractory bricks ensure high durability without using chrome materials which has high environmentally hazardous impacts
Lining of a cement rotary kilnChrome-free bricks for cement kilnsBNCTM series
Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
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AGCrsquos ceramics pigments for road surface coating include colored anti-skid aggregates which allow greater flexibility in design and heat-shielding road surface coatings which improve the abrasion resistance of the road surface
Tough Bahn
Tough BahntradeColored anti-skid aggregate
Tough Coore
Reference Road surface temperature reduce to 50when the initial temperature is 60
Tough CooretradePigments for heat-shielding road surface coatings
Thermographic view(summertime)
6151
1-5-1Marunouchi
Chiyoda-kuTokyo JAPAN
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- Reference
- Table of Contents
- Corporate Information
- Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
- Successive Presidents
- 組織図
- Stock Information
- Corporate History (1)
- Corporate History (2)
- AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
- AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
- AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
- AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
- Architectural Glass
- Architectural Glass Products
- Low-E Insulated Glass Units
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
- Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
- Decorative Glass
- Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
- Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
- Automotive Glass
- Automotive Glass
- IR-blocking Glass
- UV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
- Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
- Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
- Glass for Displays
- Display Glass Products
- TFT Glass Substrates
- TFT Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
- Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Bases
- New Function Glass
- Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
- 化学強化用特殊ガラス
- ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
- Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
- Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
- Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
- Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
- For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
- Electronic Materials
- Electronic Materials
- Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
- Digital Camera Materials
- Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
- Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
- Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
- Radiophotoluminesscent
- Tissue Culture Ware
- Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
- Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- Caustic Soda
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
- FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
- Fluonreg ETFE Film
- Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
- Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
- Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
- Fuel Cell Components
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsLife Science
- Life Science Products
- Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- Ceramics
- Fused Cast Refractories
- Monolithic Refractories (1)
- Monolithic Refractories (2)
- Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
- Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
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Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
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LCD monitor attached directly onto window glass It minimizes glare and reflection and delivers clear and high-contrast images
No cooling fan required Low power consumption as compared to conventional digital signage
Space saving Thin and lightweight LCD module is firmly attached onto the glass surface
Can be installed onto existing glass walls ampwindows (Preliminary glass check will be necessary) Display monitor can be detached from the glass wall for removal
Infoverretrade WINDOW
infoverretradeinfoverretrade is a new-generation signage that has a LCD monitor directly attached onto a glass surface Minimizing light reflection it offers great viewing experience
AGCs optical bonding technology
Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
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The infoverretrade is a glass signage product consisting of an LCD display that is directly laminated onto glass using special resin and lamination technology developed by AGC
The infoverretrade series line-up
infoverretradeSaves space and energy while giving the impression of floating
infoverretradeMIRRORThis design mirror delivers with high color-reproducibility with low power consumption and silent operation
infoverretradeTOUCHA vivid multi-touch display with no parallax effect between the touch and display surfaces
infoverretradeSEE-THROUGHDisplays vivid images through which real objects can be seen by utilizing high color-reproducibility and transparency
Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
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Glascenetrade is a transparent glass screen that clearly displays images from a projector while retaining its transparency There are front and rear projection types available allowing flexibility in the location of the projector Retains transparency during image projection Clearer image and less haze as compared with conventional products Offers sharp images with very little distortion as compared with conventional products Compatible with various projectors
Large size available can be installed on a curvedsurface
No battery required Easy maintenance
Power ONPower OFF
Glascenetrade
For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
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AGC is working to develop practical applications for the roll-to-roll process
AGCrsquos technology is expected to contribute to the development of flexible displays and lighter-weight displays
AGCrsquos unique carrier glass technology allows customers to process ultra thin glass without altering their existing production process
Thickness 50μm
Ultra thin Glass ldquoSpoolrdquo
Ultra thin glass rolled into a coil
Carrier Glass Technology
Ultra thin glass(Thickness 100μm)
Carrier glass(Thickness 05mm)
SPOOLtrade
Electronic Materials
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Electronic Materials
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General name Product name Product description
Synthetic quartz lens materials Synthetic quartz Synthetic quartz glass optimally designed for use in the range between vacuum ultraviolet and
near infrared
Glass fritpaste Glass frit glass paste Glass materials used mainly in the field of electronics for insulation airtight sealing and protection purposes
Optical planar devices Optical planar devicesWorld-first optical devices that integrate glass substrate technology organic thin film technology and optical design technology Developed exclusively by AGC these opticaldevices are used in optical pickups for CDs DVDs Blu-Rays and HD-DVDs and various optical devices including optical imaging devices and optical communication devices
Micro glass Aspherical glass mold lenses
High form-accuracy lenses developed based on AGCrsquos accumulated technologies in materials development press molding optical design and optical assessment Used for digital cameras and digital video cameras etc
Glass-ceramics substrate GCHPtrade for high-power LED lighting
GCHPtrade Glass-ceramics substrate for high-power LED lighting
Plastic optical fiber cable FONTEXtradeWorld-first optical fiber capable of high-capacity data communication at 10Gbps and above FONTEXtrade can transmit data even when bended or knotted tightly which cannot be done with conventional silica-based fiber or POF
Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
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Ceria Slurry for Polishing(CMP) Process
Lithography Process Materials and parts
Sput
terin
g
Highly-pure synthetic quartz developed by combining AGCrsquos long-established technological expertise and know-how in the fields of fine glass chemicals and ceramics
Supply substrates for photomasks and stepper lens materials and others with excellent properties such as low thermal expansion coefficients high optical transmission at deep ultraviolet rays and outstanding chemical durability etc
Customized slurry and polishing solutions that accommodate customerrsquos design policies and CMP processes taking advantage of our integrated production process starting from abrasive manufacture through to slurry
High-purity SiC （silicon carbide）
Extremely-High Purity SiC Materials
Dimensional accuracy is achieved to meet the needs of customers utilizing the leading-edge coating facilities despite its difficulty of processing
High-temperature Diffusion Process Lithography Process
Application Example
Digital Camera Materials
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CMOSCCD sensor
CCD blue filter is used to adjust the wavelength sensitivity between picture elements and naked eyesAvailable from 02mm thickness AGCrsquos blue filters contribute to the development of thinner cameras
CMOSCCD blue filters
Digital camera lensesBased on its accumulated technologies in materials development press molding optical design and optical assessment AGC offers lenses with high form accuracy for a wide variety of camera lenses from single-lens reflex cameras to mobile phones
Aspherical lenses for camera-equipped mobile phones
CMOSCCD blue filters
Aspherical lenses for digital cameras
Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
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Glass-ceramics substrate GCHPtrade enables high-brightness and high-durability for LED lighting
Respond to high-output LED applications that require high-brightness such as automotive headlights and outdoor lighting and illumination
Even in thinner substrates high-reflectivity ensures high-brightness
Excellent heat dispassion design improved the durability of the substrate under the strong heat generated by increased power output Also the reflectivity does not deteriorate over a prolonged period
Suitable for a wide range of applications as excellent moldability enables a compact and complex cavity structure
Structure of GCHPtrade
LED
High reflectivity
Highheat dissipation
Glass-Ceramics Substrate ldquoGCHPtraderdquo
Glass-Ceramics Substrate ldquoGCHPtraderdquo
GCHPtrade
Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
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Double clad structure of FONTEXtrade
FONTEXtrade is the worlds first optical fiber that enables high bandwidth and large capacity data communication with a transmission speed of 10Gbps or more The cable features resistance to tight bending allowing data communication which could not have achieved with existing silica-based fibers or POFs
Double cladding structure successfully prevents light from leaking out of the core (See the figure in the upper left) FONTEXtrade is an incredibly easy to handle optical fiber that doesnrsquot have any kinks that inherently form in plastic and above all allows data communication under tight knots or bends (See the figure in the lower left)
FONTEXtrade adopts a tight cord which the cable covering is directly attached to the fiber circumference (See the figure in the lower left) This leads to cost reduction and simplified terminal treatment processing allowing anyone to handle the cable with ease
FONTEX is a safe and reliable plastic optical fiber (POF) for general household use It is suitable for large-volume data transmissions which are essential for next-generation 4K-TVs and enables transmission even when it is handled roughly or is sharply bent
No light leakage even when tightly bentAchieves a minimum bending radius of 5 mm
Low refractiveindex material(2nd clad)
Refractive
Easy to Assemble and Install
A consumer fluorine-based plastic fiber featuring high transmission speed and ease of handling and
connection
FONTEXtrade
Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
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Aspherical glass lens for automotives
AGC realizes luminous intensity distribution characteristics in compliance with laws and regulations applicable for automotive head lamps
リフレクターRef
Shade
Back focus
Radiophotoluminesscent
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For personal use
リフレクター
For environmental monitoring For medical use
Radiophtoluminesscent glass for dosemeters is a type of glass for measuring devices that detect radiation dose using ultraviolet ray excitationIt can measure from low-dose range (natural radiation) to high-dose range (radiotherapy dose) This product is used for occupationally personal dose monitoring and environmental dose monitoring around nuclear power plants In recent years it is also used for dose evaluation for medical use
Tissue Culture Ware
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Provides clear images and excellent cell adhesion for high magnification microscope observation
Low cell adhesion coating
Glass based products
Other products
ECM coated products Various extracellular matrixes (ECM) are
available
Minimize the adhesion of cells and protein
Enable efficient formation of uniformly-sized spheroids in large quantity
Tissue culture ware
Various other products are available
Manufacturing Bases
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Electronic materials
Product Plants Region
GCHPtrade AGC Electronics Taiwan Taiwan
Semiconductor process materials
Kansai Plant (Takasago factory) Japan
AGC Electronics (Japan) Japan
AGC Seimi Chemical (Japan) Japan
AGC Electronics America USA
Glass fritpaste AGC Electronics (Japan) Japan
Optical materials for digital cameras
AGC Techno Glass (Japan) Japan
AGC Micro Glass Japan
AGC Micro Glass (Thailand) Thailand
Optical Coating Products Optical Coatings Japan Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
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AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
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Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
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General name Product usage
Caustic Soda Chemicals chemical fibers paperpulp etc
Caustic potash Chemicals potassium carbonate raw materials
Potassium carbonate Food additives detergent feedstock
Hydrochloric acid Inorganic chemicals steel and chemical seasoning
Sodium hypochlorite Bleaching pulp and textile and sterilizing tap water
Liquid chlorine Bleaching pulp and sterilizing tap water
Vinyl chloride monomer Polyvinyl chloride raw materials (VCM)
Polyvinyl chloride Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Trichloroethylene Perchloroethylen Industrial cleaner dry-cleaning solvent fluorinated gas feedstock
Methyl and ethylene chloride Silicone resin industrial cleaner extracting solvent for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals paint stripper
Chloroform Fluorochemicals
Epi-chlorohydrin Epoxy resin
Propylene oxide Raw materials for propylene glycol dipropylene glycol and polyols raw materials for non-ion surfactants
Propylene glycolRaw materials for unsaturated polyester resins and plasticizers surfactants antifreeze and coolants food additives perfume and tobacco tooth paste cosmetics and medical supplies
Polyols Rigid and flexible polyurethane foams coating adhesives and sealant elastomers
Sodium bicarbonate Food additives pharmaceuticals bath salts industrial applications and animal feeds
Caustic Soda
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Crude salt is a raw material for basic chemicals
Electrolysis system
Caustic soda is a typical alkaline product produced from electrolysis of salt AGC uses its ion-exchange membrane (Flemion) for the production of caustic soda A wide range of applications including chemical fibers paper pulp chemicals
food industry soap etc
Sodium Bicarbonate
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Flue gas neutralization effectively eliminates acidic components (SO3 and sulfuric acid mist etc) from flue gases
Eco-friendly detergent and cleanser
Before AfterApplications
Industrial cleaning Blast cleaning media Chemical cleaning new system
Flue gas treatment Flue gas neutralization
Pharmaceuticals Stomach medicine (antacid) dialysis
Home products Cleaners bath salts deodorant
Food products Baking powder PH control chemicals
AgriculturalLivestock industriesCivil engineering construction
Formula feed ingredients Animal pharmaceuticals Agrochemicals ingredientsLiquid glass soil hardening agents
Industry Fire extinguisher metal surface treatment agents neutralizer
Sodium Bicarbonate is used in various fields ranging from home products medical products to advanced technologies
As the largest sodium bicarbonate manufacture in Japan AGC will expand the grades of available products and develop new products to meet diversifying needs
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
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General name Production base Country
Caustic Soda(2 million tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinythai Thailand
Caustic potash(130000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Potassium carbonate(70000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Hydrochloric acid
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Sodium hypochlorite
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Chlor-alkali amp urethaneGeneral name Production base Country
Liquid chlorine
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinyl chloride monomer(15 million tons)
Keiyo Monomer Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Vinythai Thailand
Polyvinyl chloride(1 million tons)
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Phu My Plastics amp Chemicals Vietnam
Vinythai ThailandTrichloroethylenePerchloroethylen(30000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Ethylene chloride Kashima plant JapanMethyl chloride Chiba plant JapanChloroform Chiba plant Japan
Epi-chlorohydrin(160000 tons)
Kashima Chemical Co Ltd Japan
Vinythai ThailandPropylene oxide(110000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Propylene glycol(40000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Polyols(80000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Sodium bicarbonate(50000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan Production capacity
As of March 2019
ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
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FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
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General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo Tubing sealing wire insulation films filaments lining etc for various industries
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStraderdquo Wire insulation sealing etc
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Mold releasing films roofing and architectural facades interior finishing and photovoltaicsGreen houses
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Optical materials semiconductor processing hi-performance
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Architectural structures bridges and aircrafts
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahi Guardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Textiles paper nonwoven carpet and leather
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Ion-exchange membrane for electrolytic caustic soda production
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Refrigerants for freezerrefrigeration equipment and air conditioners
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo
Precision cleaning defluxing cleaning plastic parts dewatering drying coolant and career solvent
Fine silica Liquid chromatography packing cosmetic materials
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquo Improved leveling performance for such as floor waxResin dispersant ｒesin surface modifier
Fluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo Damp-proof coating for electronics devices oil barrier anti-flux migration anti-resin adhesion
Fluonreg ETFE Film
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200 amp moreheat-
resistance
Weathera-bility
Light transmittance
Chemical resistance
Incom-bustibility
Non-viscidity Insulation Mechanical
property
Mold releasing film
PV protection film
PV back sheet
Kitchen wall surface materials
Building
Applications
Credits Inecircs CampeloItaipava Arena Pernambuco
Fluoropolymer film with excellent heat-resistance and weatherability AGC manufactures Fluonreg ETFE Film from raw materials Major applications (see below)
Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
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Lumiflontrade is the worlds first solvent-soluble fluoropolymer developed based on AGCrsquos fluorine technologies and commercialized in 1982
Chemically-stable fluoropolymer demonstrates greater weatherability than conventional coating materials
Proven credibility based on more than 20 years of experience used for over 200000 buildings and facilities
Lumiflon is used for
Tokyo skytree
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Excellent weatherability
Bridge pier without Lumiflon (16 year-old)
Bridge pier with Lumiflon coating (21 year-old)
Cos
t ind
ex
Phthalic acidUrethaneAcrylicsiliconLumiflon family
Lumiflonrsquos good weatherability reduces
the life-cycle costs
Economic comparison
Durability (year)
Lumiflontrade
Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
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Highly durable fluorinated Water and Oil Repellent Both high performance and improved environmental profiles at the same time PFOA and PFOS free (at or above detection limits) Products available for textile paper and non-woven fabrics For paper well-suited to food packaging applications with FDA and BfR approval
Greaseproof paper (treated with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES)
Regular paper (not greaseproof)
Treated fabric with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES
Applications
Textile Car seats Carpet tiles Outdoor clothing Protective clothing Furniture(fabric-coated) Sportswearsports items Swimwear Tablecloths Umbrellaswaterproof clothing Uniforms Shoes
Non-woven Air filters Automotive interiors Masks Medical gowns Surgery cover cloth Wallpaper
Paper and others
Fast food packaging Food packaging boxesbags Pet food packaging Paper traystableware Naturalsynthetic leather Stonetile and other
AsahiGuardreg E-SERIES
Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
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AGC established production technologies for HFO-1234yf ahead of its competitors
1234yf is a new environmentally-friendly refrigerant for automobile air conditioning with a very low GWP which is 11300 or less than that of conventional products
AGC successfully reduced the global-warming potential (GWP) to about one-sixth that of conventional products while delivering equivalent performance
AMOLEAtrade helps achieve both low GWP and energy saving
AMOLEAtradeNew Refrigerant for Air-conditioners
AMOLEAtrade-1234yfNew-generation Automobile Refrigerant
Fuel Cell Components
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Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
AGC develops and manufactures fluorine based polymer electrolyte (ionomer) for membrane and electrode and offers components optimal for MEA (membrane-electrode assembly) which determines the performance of fuel cells
Stack
Fuel Processor system
Peripheral devices
MEA makersAuto makers
【For Electrode】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
【For Membrane】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
AGCrsquos focus areas
Assemble
Hydrogen
Air
(Ionomer) (MEA) (Stack) (Power generation system)
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
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Fluorochemicals amp specialty chemicalsGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd England
AGC Chemicals Americas Inc Americas
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStrade rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Kashima plant Japan
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahiGuardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Chiba plantJapan
Kashima plant
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Fine silica Asahi Glass Si-Tech Japan
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquoFluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo
AGC Seimi Chemical Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsLife Science
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Life Science Products
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General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients (Including biopharmaceuticals)
Intermediate and active pharmaceutical ingredients intermediate and active agricultural ingredients
Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
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Culture Separation
Main fermentation tank for recombinant microorganisms (Up to 4500L)
Separation of culture supernatant and cells
AGC offers biopharmaceutical (recombinant protein) manufacturing services Under the PMDA license AGC conducts production of biopharmaceutical APIs in compliance with GMP AGC also offers protein expression and process development services
Purification
High-level purification of target protein
Production process
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
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Life ScienceGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients(Including biopharmaceuticals)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Wakasa Chemicals Japan
AGC BiologicsAmericas Denmark Germany
Malgrat Pharma Chemicals SLU Spain
As of March 2019
Ceramics
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Fused Cast Refractories
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Zirconia fused cast refractoriesldquoZB-X950rdquo series
Alumina fused cast refractoriesMarsniteTM (MB) series
AGC offers a full line-up of fused cast refractories for glass melting furnaces to meet various customer needs Zirconia fused cast refractoriesOptimal for use in melting furnaces for high-quality specialty glass particularly in the
areas that come into direct contact with molten glass AZS fused cast refractoriesExcellent resistance to corrosion Alumina fused refractoriesExcellent performance against contamination to molten glass
AZS fused cast refractoriesZilconiteTM (ZB) series
Monolithic Refractories (1)
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Excellent strength and fireproof castable refractory composed of carefully selected fireproof aggregates and AGCrsquos alumina cement
Asahi Castertrade
Ramcretetrade Low-cement castable with excellent strength
erosion-resistance and extremely low porosity It also has high corrosion resistance and excellent high temperature strength
Monolithic Refractories (2)
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Excellent thermal Insulating property equivalent to that of fiber and insulating bricks It is an environmentally-friendly non-fiber material made from AGCrsquos special raw material
THRMOTECT WALLTM
THERMOTECT Walltrade is a high thermal insulation furnace wall for industrial furnaces The product is a composite structure that uses a high thermal insulation grade THERMOTECTTM and it boasts the highest-level thermal insulation properties in the industry and durability The material contributes to energy conservation in industrial furnaces spanning various fields where conventional ceramic fiber could not be used
Glass Ironsteel Cement Aluminum
THERMOTECT WALLtrade Won ldquoDirector-Generalrsquos Prize The Agency for Natural Resources and Energyrdquo of ldquoProduct Category amp Business Model Categoryrdquo at Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation in 2015
THERMOTECTtrade
Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
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AGCrsquos chrome-free bricks for cement kilns are used by various domestic and international cement manufactures
To burn various waste materials in a cement kiln requires severe operational conditions AGCrsquos refractory bricks ensure high durability without using chrome materials which has high environmentally hazardous impacts
Lining of a cement rotary kilnChrome-free bricks for cement kilnsBNCTM series
Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
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AGCrsquos ceramics pigments for road surface coating include colored anti-skid aggregates which allow greater flexibility in design and heat-shielding road surface coatings which improve the abrasion resistance of the road surface
Tough Bahn
Tough BahntradeColored anti-skid aggregate
Tough Coore
Reference Road surface temperature reduce to 50when the initial temperature is 60
Tough CooretradePigments for heat-shielding road surface coatings
Thermographic view(summertime)
6151
1-5-1Marunouchi
Chiyoda-kuTokyo JAPAN
copyAGC Inc 83
- Reference
- Table of Contents
- Corporate Information
- Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
- Successive Presidents
- 組織図
- Stock Information
- Corporate History (1)
- Corporate History (2)
- AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
- AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
- AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
- AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
- Architectural Glass
- Architectural Glass Products
- Low-E Insulated Glass Units
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
- Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
- Decorative Glass
- Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
- Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
- Automotive Glass
- Automotive Glass
- IR-blocking Glass
- UV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
- Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
- Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
- Glass for Displays
- Display Glass Products
- TFT Glass Substrates
- TFT Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
- Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Bases
- New Function Glass
- Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
- 化学強化用特殊ガラス
- ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
- Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
- Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
- Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
- Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
- For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
- Electronic Materials
- Electronic Materials
- Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
- Digital Camera Materials
- Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
- Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
- Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
- Radiophotoluminesscent
- Tissue Culture Ware
- Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
- Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- Caustic Soda
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
- FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
- Fluonreg ETFE Film
- Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
- Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
- Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
- Fuel Cell Components
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsLife Science
- Life Science Products
- Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- Ceramics
- Fused Cast Refractories
- Monolithic Refractories (1)
- Monolithic Refractories (2)
- Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
- Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
- スライド番号 83
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Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
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The infoverretrade is a glass signage product consisting of an LCD display that is directly laminated onto glass using special resin and lamination technology developed by AGC
The infoverretrade series line-up
infoverretradeSaves space and energy while giving the impression of floating
infoverretradeMIRRORThis design mirror delivers with high color-reproducibility with low power consumption and silent operation
infoverretradeTOUCHA vivid multi-touch display with no parallax effect between the touch and display surfaces
infoverretradeSEE-THROUGHDisplays vivid images through which real objects can be seen by utilizing high color-reproducibility and transparency
Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
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Glascenetrade is a transparent glass screen that clearly displays images from a projector while retaining its transparency There are front and rear projection types available allowing flexibility in the location of the projector Retains transparency during image projection Clearer image and less haze as compared with conventional products Offers sharp images with very little distortion as compared with conventional products Compatible with various projectors
Large size available can be installed on a curvedsurface
No battery required Easy maintenance
Power ONPower OFF
Glascenetrade
For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
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AGC is working to develop practical applications for the roll-to-roll process
AGCrsquos technology is expected to contribute to the development of flexible displays and lighter-weight displays
AGCrsquos unique carrier glass technology allows customers to process ultra thin glass without altering their existing production process
Thickness 50μm
Ultra thin Glass ldquoSpoolrdquo
Ultra thin glass rolled into a coil
Carrier Glass Technology
Ultra thin glass(Thickness 100μm)
Carrier glass(Thickness 05mm)
SPOOLtrade
Electronic Materials
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Electronic Materials
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General name Product name Product description
Synthetic quartz lens materials Synthetic quartz Synthetic quartz glass optimally designed for use in the range between vacuum ultraviolet and
near infrared
Glass fritpaste Glass frit glass paste Glass materials used mainly in the field of electronics for insulation airtight sealing and protection purposes
Optical planar devices Optical planar devicesWorld-first optical devices that integrate glass substrate technology organic thin film technology and optical design technology Developed exclusively by AGC these opticaldevices are used in optical pickups for CDs DVDs Blu-Rays and HD-DVDs and various optical devices including optical imaging devices and optical communication devices
Micro glass Aspherical glass mold lenses
High form-accuracy lenses developed based on AGCrsquos accumulated technologies in materials development press molding optical design and optical assessment Used for digital cameras and digital video cameras etc
Glass-ceramics substrate GCHPtrade for high-power LED lighting
GCHPtrade Glass-ceramics substrate for high-power LED lighting
Plastic optical fiber cable FONTEXtradeWorld-first optical fiber capable of high-capacity data communication at 10Gbps and above FONTEXtrade can transmit data even when bended or knotted tightly which cannot be done with conventional silica-based fiber or POF
Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
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Ceria Slurry for Polishing(CMP) Process
Lithography Process Materials and parts
Sput
terin
g
Highly-pure synthetic quartz developed by combining AGCrsquos long-established technological expertise and know-how in the fields of fine glass chemicals and ceramics
Supply substrates for photomasks and stepper lens materials and others with excellent properties such as low thermal expansion coefficients high optical transmission at deep ultraviolet rays and outstanding chemical durability etc
Customized slurry and polishing solutions that accommodate customerrsquos design policies and CMP processes taking advantage of our integrated production process starting from abrasive manufacture through to slurry
High-purity SiC （silicon carbide）
Extremely-High Purity SiC Materials
Dimensional accuracy is achieved to meet the needs of customers utilizing the leading-edge coating facilities despite its difficulty of processing
High-temperature Diffusion Process Lithography Process
Application Example
Digital Camera Materials
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CMOSCCD sensor
CCD blue filter is used to adjust the wavelength sensitivity between picture elements and naked eyesAvailable from 02mm thickness AGCrsquos blue filters contribute to the development of thinner cameras
CMOSCCD blue filters
Digital camera lensesBased on its accumulated technologies in materials development press molding optical design and optical assessment AGC offers lenses with high form accuracy for a wide variety of camera lenses from single-lens reflex cameras to mobile phones
Aspherical lenses for camera-equipped mobile phones
CMOSCCD blue filters
Aspherical lenses for digital cameras
Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
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Glass-ceramics substrate GCHPtrade enables high-brightness and high-durability for LED lighting
Respond to high-output LED applications that require high-brightness such as automotive headlights and outdoor lighting and illumination
Even in thinner substrates high-reflectivity ensures high-brightness
Excellent heat dispassion design improved the durability of the substrate under the strong heat generated by increased power output Also the reflectivity does not deteriorate over a prolonged period
Suitable for a wide range of applications as excellent moldability enables a compact and complex cavity structure
Structure of GCHPtrade
LED
High reflectivity
Highheat dissipation
Glass-Ceramics Substrate ldquoGCHPtraderdquo
Glass-Ceramics Substrate ldquoGCHPtraderdquo
GCHPtrade
Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
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Double clad structure of FONTEXtrade
FONTEXtrade is the worlds first optical fiber that enables high bandwidth and large capacity data communication with a transmission speed of 10Gbps or more The cable features resistance to tight bending allowing data communication which could not have achieved with existing silica-based fibers or POFs
Double cladding structure successfully prevents light from leaking out of the core (See the figure in the upper left) FONTEXtrade is an incredibly easy to handle optical fiber that doesnrsquot have any kinks that inherently form in plastic and above all allows data communication under tight knots or bends (See the figure in the lower left)
FONTEXtrade adopts a tight cord which the cable covering is directly attached to the fiber circumference (See the figure in the lower left) This leads to cost reduction and simplified terminal treatment processing allowing anyone to handle the cable with ease
FONTEX is a safe and reliable plastic optical fiber (POF) for general household use It is suitable for large-volume data transmissions which are essential for next-generation 4K-TVs and enables transmission even when it is handled roughly or is sharply bent
No light leakage even when tightly bentAchieves a minimum bending radius of 5 mm
Low refractiveindex material(2nd clad)
Refractive
Easy to Assemble and Install
A consumer fluorine-based plastic fiber featuring high transmission speed and ease of handling and
connection
FONTEXtrade
Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
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Aspherical glass lens for automotives
AGC realizes luminous intensity distribution characteristics in compliance with laws and regulations applicable for automotive head lamps
リフレクターRef
Shade
Back focus
Radiophotoluminesscent
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For personal use
リフレクター
For environmental monitoring For medical use
Radiophtoluminesscent glass for dosemeters is a type of glass for measuring devices that detect radiation dose using ultraviolet ray excitationIt can measure from low-dose range (natural radiation) to high-dose range (radiotherapy dose) This product is used for occupationally personal dose monitoring and environmental dose monitoring around nuclear power plants In recent years it is also used for dose evaluation for medical use
Tissue Culture Ware
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Provides clear images and excellent cell adhesion for high magnification microscope observation
Low cell adhesion coating
Glass based products
Other products
ECM coated products Various extracellular matrixes (ECM) are
available
Minimize the adhesion of cells and protein
Enable efficient formation of uniformly-sized spheroids in large quantity
Tissue culture ware
Various other products are available
Manufacturing Bases
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Electronic materials
Product Plants Region
GCHPtrade AGC Electronics Taiwan Taiwan
Semiconductor process materials
Kansai Plant (Takasago factory) Japan
AGC Electronics (Japan) Japan
AGC Seimi Chemical (Japan) Japan
AGC Electronics America USA
Glass fritpaste AGC Electronics (Japan) Japan
Optical materials for digital cameras
AGC Techno Glass (Japan) Japan
AGC Micro Glass Japan
AGC Micro Glass (Thailand) Thailand
Optical Coating Products Optical Coatings Japan Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
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AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
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Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
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General name Product usage
Caustic Soda Chemicals chemical fibers paperpulp etc
Caustic potash Chemicals potassium carbonate raw materials
Potassium carbonate Food additives detergent feedstock
Hydrochloric acid Inorganic chemicals steel and chemical seasoning
Sodium hypochlorite Bleaching pulp and textile and sterilizing tap water
Liquid chlorine Bleaching pulp and sterilizing tap water
Vinyl chloride monomer Polyvinyl chloride raw materials (VCM)
Polyvinyl chloride Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Trichloroethylene Perchloroethylen Industrial cleaner dry-cleaning solvent fluorinated gas feedstock
Methyl and ethylene chloride Silicone resin industrial cleaner extracting solvent for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals paint stripper
Chloroform Fluorochemicals
Epi-chlorohydrin Epoxy resin
Propylene oxide Raw materials for propylene glycol dipropylene glycol and polyols raw materials for non-ion surfactants
Propylene glycolRaw materials for unsaturated polyester resins and plasticizers surfactants antifreeze and coolants food additives perfume and tobacco tooth paste cosmetics and medical supplies
Polyols Rigid and flexible polyurethane foams coating adhesives and sealant elastomers
Sodium bicarbonate Food additives pharmaceuticals bath salts industrial applications and animal feeds
Caustic Soda
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Crude salt is a raw material for basic chemicals
Electrolysis system
Caustic soda is a typical alkaline product produced from electrolysis of salt AGC uses its ion-exchange membrane (Flemion) for the production of caustic soda A wide range of applications including chemical fibers paper pulp chemicals
food industry soap etc
Sodium Bicarbonate
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Flue gas neutralization effectively eliminates acidic components (SO3 and sulfuric acid mist etc) from flue gases
Eco-friendly detergent and cleanser
Before AfterApplications
Industrial cleaning Blast cleaning media Chemical cleaning new system
Flue gas treatment Flue gas neutralization
Pharmaceuticals Stomach medicine (antacid) dialysis
Home products Cleaners bath salts deodorant
Food products Baking powder PH control chemicals
AgriculturalLivestock industriesCivil engineering construction
Formula feed ingredients Animal pharmaceuticals Agrochemicals ingredientsLiquid glass soil hardening agents
Industry Fire extinguisher metal surface treatment agents neutralizer
Sodium Bicarbonate is used in various fields ranging from home products medical products to advanced technologies
As the largest sodium bicarbonate manufacture in Japan AGC will expand the grades of available products and develop new products to meet diversifying needs
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
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General name Production base Country
Caustic Soda(2 million tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinythai Thailand
Caustic potash(130000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Potassium carbonate(70000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Hydrochloric acid
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Sodium hypochlorite
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Chlor-alkali amp urethaneGeneral name Production base Country
Liquid chlorine
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinyl chloride monomer(15 million tons)
Keiyo Monomer Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Vinythai Thailand
Polyvinyl chloride(1 million tons)
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Phu My Plastics amp Chemicals Vietnam
Vinythai ThailandTrichloroethylenePerchloroethylen(30000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Ethylene chloride Kashima plant JapanMethyl chloride Chiba plant JapanChloroform Chiba plant Japan
Epi-chlorohydrin(160000 tons)
Kashima Chemical Co Ltd Japan
Vinythai ThailandPropylene oxide(110000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Propylene glycol(40000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Polyols(80000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Sodium bicarbonate(50000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan Production capacity
As of March 2019
ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
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FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
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General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo Tubing sealing wire insulation films filaments lining etc for various industries
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStraderdquo Wire insulation sealing etc
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Mold releasing films roofing and architectural facades interior finishing and photovoltaicsGreen houses
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Optical materials semiconductor processing hi-performance
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Architectural structures bridges and aircrafts
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahi Guardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Textiles paper nonwoven carpet and leather
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Ion-exchange membrane for electrolytic caustic soda production
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Refrigerants for freezerrefrigeration equipment and air conditioners
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo
Precision cleaning defluxing cleaning plastic parts dewatering drying coolant and career solvent
Fine silica Liquid chromatography packing cosmetic materials
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquo Improved leveling performance for such as floor waxResin dispersant ｒesin surface modifier
Fluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo Damp-proof coating for electronics devices oil barrier anti-flux migration anti-resin adhesion
Fluonreg ETFE Film
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200 amp moreheat-
resistance
Weathera-bility
Light transmittance
Chemical resistance
Incom-bustibility
Non-viscidity Insulation Mechanical
property
Mold releasing film
PV protection film
PV back sheet
Kitchen wall surface materials
Building
Applications
Credits Inecircs CampeloItaipava Arena Pernambuco
Fluoropolymer film with excellent heat-resistance and weatherability AGC manufactures Fluonreg ETFE Film from raw materials Major applications (see below)
Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
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Lumiflontrade is the worlds first solvent-soluble fluoropolymer developed based on AGCrsquos fluorine technologies and commercialized in 1982
Chemically-stable fluoropolymer demonstrates greater weatherability than conventional coating materials
Proven credibility based on more than 20 years of experience used for over 200000 buildings and facilities
Lumiflon is used for
Tokyo skytree
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Excellent weatherability
Bridge pier without Lumiflon (16 year-old)
Bridge pier with Lumiflon coating (21 year-old)
Cos
t ind
ex
Phthalic acidUrethaneAcrylicsiliconLumiflon family
Lumiflonrsquos good weatherability reduces
the life-cycle costs
Economic comparison
Durability (year)
Lumiflontrade
Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
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Highly durable fluorinated Water and Oil Repellent Both high performance and improved environmental profiles at the same time PFOA and PFOS free (at or above detection limits) Products available for textile paper and non-woven fabrics For paper well-suited to food packaging applications with FDA and BfR approval
Greaseproof paper (treated with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES)
Regular paper (not greaseproof)
Treated fabric with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES
Applications
Textile Car seats Carpet tiles Outdoor clothing Protective clothing Furniture(fabric-coated) Sportswearsports items Swimwear Tablecloths Umbrellaswaterproof clothing Uniforms Shoes
Non-woven Air filters Automotive interiors Masks Medical gowns Surgery cover cloth Wallpaper
Paper and others
Fast food packaging Food packaging boxesbags Pet food packaging Paper traystableware Naturalsynthetic leather Stonetile and other
AsahiGuardreg E-SERIES
Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
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AGC established production technologies for HFO-1234yf ahead of its competitors
1234yf is a new environmentally-friendly refrigerant for automobile air conditioning with a very low GWP which is 11300 or less than that of conventional products
AGC successfully reduced the global-warming potential (GWP) to about one-sixth that of conventional products while delivering equivalent performance
AMOLEAtrade helps achieve both low GWP and energy saving
AMOLEAtradeNew Refrigerant for Air-conditioners
AMOLEAtrade-1234yfNew-generation Automobile Refrigerant
Fuel Cell Components
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Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
AGC develops and manufactures fluorine based polymer electrolyte (ionomer) for membrane and electrode and offers components optimal for MEA (membrane-electrode assembly) which determines the performance of fuel cells
Stack
Fuel Processor system
Peripheral devices
MEA makersAuto makers
【For Electrode】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
【For Membrane】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
AGCrsquos focus areas
Assemble
Hydrogen
Air
(Ionomer) (MEA) (Stack) (Power generation system)
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
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Fluorochemicals amp specialty chemicalsGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd England
AGC Chemicals Americas Inc Americas
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStrade rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Kashima plant Japan
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahiGuardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Chiba plantJapan
Kashima plant
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Fine silica Asahi Glass Si-Tech Japan
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquoFluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo
AGC Seimi Chemical Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsLife Science
copyAGC Inc 73
Life Science Products
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General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients (Including biopharmaceuticals)
Intermediate and active pharmaceutical ingredients intermediate and active agricultural ingredients
Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
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Culture Separation
Main fermentation tank for recombinant microorganisms (Up to 4500L)
Separation of culture supernatant and cells
AGC offers biopharmaceutical (recombinant protein) manufacturing services Under the PMDA license AGC conducts production of biopharmaceutical APIs in compliance with GMP AGC also offers protein expression and process development services
Purification
High-level purification of target protein
Production process
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
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Life ScienceGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients(Including biopharmaceuticals)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Wakasa Chemicals Japan
AGC BiologicsAmericas Denmark Germany
Malgrat Pharma Chemicals SLU Spain
As of March 2019
Ceramics
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Fused Cast Refractories
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Zirconia fused cast refractoriesldquoZB-X950rdquo series
Alumina fused cast refractoriesMarsniteTM (MB) series
AGC offers a full line-up of fused cast refractories for glass melting furnaces to meet various customer needs Zirconia fused cast refractoriesOptimal for use in melting furnaces for high-quality specialty glass particularly in the
areas that come into direct contact with molten glass AZS fused cast refractoriesExcellent resistance to corrosion Alumina fused refractoriesExcellent performance against contamination to molten glass
AZS fused cast refractoriesZilconiteTM (ZB) series
Monolithic Refractories (1)
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Excellent strength and fireproof castable refractory composed of carefully selected fireproof aggregates and AGCrsquos alumina cement
Asahi Castertrade
Ramcretetrade Low-cement castable with excellent strength
erosion-resistance and extremely low porosity It also has high corrosion resistance and excellent high temperature strength
Monolithic Refractories (2)
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Excellent thermal Insulating property equivalent to that of fiber and insulating bricks It is an environmentally-friendly non-fiber material made from AGCrsquos special raw material
THRMOTECT WALLTM
THERMOTECT Walltrade is a high thermal insulation furnace wall for industrial furnaces The product is a composite structure that uses a high thermal insulation grade THERMOTECTTM and it boasts the highest-level thermal insulation properties in the industry and durability The material contributes to energy conservation in industrial furnaces spanning various fields where conventional ceramic fiber could not be used
Glass Ironsteel Cement Aluminum
THERMOTECT WALLtrade Won ldquoDirector-Generalrsquos Prize The Agency for Natural Resources and Energyrdquo of ldquoProduct Category amp Business Model Categoryrdquo at Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation in 2015
THERMOTECTtrade
Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
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AGCrsquos chrome-free bricks for cement kilns are used by various domestic and international cement manufactures
To burn various waste materials in a cement kiln requires severe operational conditions AGCrsquos refractory bricks ensure high durability without using chrome materials which has high environmentally hazardous impacts
Lining of a cement rotary kilnChrome-free bricks for cement kilnsBNCTM series
Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
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AGCrsquos ceramics pigments for road surface coating include colored anti-skid aggregates which allow greater flexibility in design and heat-shielding road surface coatings which improve the abrasion resistance of the road surface
Tough Bahn
Tough BahntradeColored anti-skid aggregate
Tough Coore
Reference Road surface temperature reduce to 50when the initial temperature is 60
Tough CooretradePigments for heat-shielding road surface coatings
Thermographic view(summertime)
6151
1-5-1Marunouchi
Chiyoda-kuTokyo JAPAN
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- Reference
- Table of Contents
- Corporate Information
- Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
- Successive Presidents
- 組織図
- Stock Information
- Corporate History (1)
- Corporate History (2)
- AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
- AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
- AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
- AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
- Architectural Glass
- Architectural Glass Products
- Low-E Insulated Glass Units
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
- Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
- Decorative Glass
- Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
- Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
- Automotive Glass
- Automotive Glass
- IR-blocking Glass
- UV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
- Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
- Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
- Glass for Displays
- Display Glass Products
- TFT Glass Substrates
- TFT Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
- Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Bases
- New Function Glass
- Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
- 化学強化用特殊ガラス
- ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
- Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
- Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
- Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
- Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
- For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
- Electronic Materials
- Electronic Materials
- Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
- Digital Camera Materials
- Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
- Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
- Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
- Radiophotoluminesscent
- Tissue Culture Ware
- Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
- Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- Caustic Soda
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
- FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
- Fluonreg ETFE Film
- Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
- Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
- Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
- Fuel Cell Components
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsLife Science
- Life Science Products
- Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- Ceramics
- Fused Cast Refractories
- Monolithic Refractories (1)
- Monolithic Refractories (2)
- Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
- Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
- スライド番号 83
-
Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
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Glascenetrade is a transparent glass screen that clearly displays images from a projector while retaining its transparency There are front and rear projection types available allowing flexibility in the location of the projector Retains transparency during image projection Clearer image and less haze as compared with conventional products Offers sharp images with very little distortion as compared with conventional products Compatible with various projectors
Large size available can be installed on a curvedsurface
No battery required Easy maintenance
Power ONPower OFF
Glascenetrade
For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
copyAGC Inc 48
AGC is working to develop practical applications for the roll-to-roll process
AGCrsquos technology is expected to contribute to the development of flexible displays and lighter-weight displays
AGCrsquos unique carrier glass technology allows customers to process ultra thin glass without altering their existing production process
Thickness 50μm
Ultra thin Glass ldquoSpoolrdquo
Ultra thin glass rolled into a coil
Carrier Glass Technology
Ultra thin glass(Thickness 100μm)
Carrier glass(Thickness 05mm)
SPOOLtrade
Electronic Materials
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Electronic Materials
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General name Product name Product description
Synthetic quartz lens materials Synthetic quartz Synthetic quartz glass optimally designed for use in the range between vacuum ultraviolet and
near infrared
Glass fritpaste Glass frit glass paste Glass materials used mainly in the field of electronics for insulation airtight sealing and protection purposes
Optical planar devices Optical planar devicesWorld-first optical devices that integrate glass substrate technology organic thin film technology and optical design technology Developed exclusively by AGC these opticaldevices are used in optical pickups for CDs DVDs Blu-Rays and HD-DVDs and various optical devices including optical imaging devices and optical communication devices
Micro glass Aspherical glass mold lenses
High form-accuracy lenses developed based on AGCrsquos accumulated technologies in materials development press molding optical design and optical assessment Used for digital cameras and digital video cameras etc
Glass-ceramics substrate GCHPtrade for high-power LED lighting
GCHPtrade Glass-ceramics substrate for high-power LED lighting
Plastic optical fiber cable FONTEXtradeWorld-first optical fiber capable of high-capacity data communication at 10Gbps and above FONTEXtrade can transmit data even when bended or knotted tightly which cannot be done with conventional silica-based fiber or POF
Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
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Ceria Slurry for Polishing(CMP) Process
Lithography Process Materials and parts
Sput
terin
g
Highly-pure synthetic quartz developed by combining AGCrsquos long-established technological expertise and know-how in the fields of fine glass chemicals and ceramics
Supply substrates for photomasks and stepper lens materials and others with excellent properties such as low thermal expansion coefficients high optical transmission at deep ultraviolet rays and outstanding chemical durability etc
Customized slurry and polishing solutions that accommodate customerrsquos design policies and CMP processes taking advantage of our integrated production process starting from abrasive manufacture through to slurry
High-purity SiC （silicon carbide）
Extremely-High Purity SiC Materials
Dimensional accuracy is achieved to meet the needs of customers utilizing the leading-edge coating facilities despite its difficulty of processing
High-temperature Diffusion Process Lithography Process
Application Example
Digital Camera Materials
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CMOSCCD sensor
CCD blue filter is used to adjust the wavelength sensitivity between picture elements and naked eyesAvailable from 02mm thickness AGCrsquos blue filters contribute to the development of thinner cameras
CMOSCCD blue filters
Digital camera lensesBased on its accumulated technologies in materials development press molding optical design and optical assessment AGC offers lenses with high form accuracy for a wide variety of camera lenses from single-lens reflex cameras to mobile phones
Aspherical lenses for camera-equipped mobile phones
CMOSCCD blue filters
Aspherical lenses for digital cameras
Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
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Glass-ceramics substrate GCHPtrade enables high-brightness and high-durability for LED lighting
Respond to high-output LED applications that require high-brightness such as automotive headlights and outdoor lighting and illumination
Even in thinner substrates high-reflectivity ensures high-brightness
Excellent heat dispassion design improved the durability of the substrate under the strong heat generated by increased power output Also the reflectivity does not deteriorate over a prolonged period
Suitable for a wide range of applications as excellent moldability enables a compact and complex cavity structure
Structure of GCHPtrade
LED
High reflectivity
Highheat dissipation
Glass-Ceramics Substrate ldquoGCHPtraderdquo
Glass-Ceramics Substrate ldquoGCHPtraderdquo
GCHPtrade
Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
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Double clad structure of FONTEXtrade
FONTEXtrade is the worlds first optical fiber that enables high bandwidth and large capacity data communication with a transmission speed of 10Gbps or more The cable features resistance to tight bending allowing data communication which could not have achieved with existing silica-based fibers or POFs
Double cladding structure successfully prevents light from leaking out of the core (See the figure in the upper left) FONTEXtrade is an incredibly easy to handle optical fiber that doesnrsquot have any kinks that inherently form in plastic and above all allows data communication under tight knots or bends (See the figure in the lower left)
FONTEXtrade adopts a tight cord which the cable covering is directly attached to the fiber circumference (See the figure in the lower left) This leads to cost reduction and simplified terminal treatment processing allowing anyone to handle the cable with ease
FONTEX is a safe and reliable plastic optical fiber (POF) for general household use It is suitable for large-volume data transmissions which are essential for next-generation 4K-TVs and enables transmission even when it is handled roughly or is sharply bent
No light leakage even when tightly bentAchieves a minimum bending radius of 5 mm
Low refractiveindex material(2nd clad)
Refractive
Easy to Assemble and Install
A consumer fluorine-based plastic fiber featuring high transmission speed and ease of handling and
connection
FONTEXtrade
Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
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Aspherical glass lens for automotives
AGC realizes luminous intensity distribution characteristics in compliance with laws and regulations applicable for automotive head lamps
リフレクターRef
Shade
Back focus
Radiophotoluminesscent
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For personal use
リフレクター
For environmental monitoring For medical use
Radiophtoluminesscent glass for dosemeters is a type of glass for measuring devices that detect radiation dose using ultraviolet ray excitationIt can measure from low-dose range (natural radiation) to high-dose range (radiotherapy dose) This product is used for occupationally personal dose monitoring and environmental dose monitoring around nuclear power plants In recent years it is also used for dose evaluation for medical use
Tissue Culture Ware
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Provides clear images and excellent cell adhesion for high magnification microscope observation
Low cell adhesion coating
Glass based products
Other products
ECM coated products Various extracellular matrixes (ECM) are
available
Minimize the adhesion of cells and protein
Enable efficient formation of uniformly-sized spheroids in large quantity
Tissue culture ware
Various other products are available
Manufacturing Bases
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Electronic materials
Product Plants Region
GCHPtrade AGC Electronics Taiwan Taiwan
Semiconductor process materials
Kansai Plant (Takasago factory) Japan
AGC Electronics (Japan) Japan
AGC Seimi Chemical (Japan) Japan
AGC Electronics America USA
Glass fritpaste AGC Electronics (Japan) Japan
Optical materials for digital cameras
AGC Techno Glass (Japan) Japan
AGC Micro Glass Japan
AGC Micro Glass (Thailand) Thailand
Optical Coating Products Optical Coatings Japan Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
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AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
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Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
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General name Product usage
Caustic Soda Chemicals chemical fibers paperpulp etc
Caustic potash Chemicals potassium carbonate raw materials
Potassium carbonate Food additives detergent feedstock
Hydrochloric acid Inorganic chemicals steel and chemical seasoning
Sodium hypochlorite Bleaching pulp and textile and sterilizing tap water
Liquid chlorine Bleaching pulp and sterilizing tap water
Vinyl chloride monomer Polyvinyl chloride raw materials (VCM)
Polyvinyl chloride Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Trichloroethylene Perchloroethylen Industrial cleaner dry-cleaning solvent fluorinated gas feedstock
Methyl and ethylene chloride Silicone resin industrial cleaner extracting solvent for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals paint stripper
Chloroform Fluorochemicals
Epi-chlorohydrin Epoxy resin
Propylene oxide Raw materials for propylene glycol dipropylene glycol and polyols raw materials for non-ion surfactants
Propylene glycolRaw materials for unsaturated polyester resins and plasticizers surfactants antifreeze and coolants food additives perfume and tobacco tooth paste cosmetics and medical supplies
Polyols Rigid and flexible polyurethane foams coating adhesives and sealant elastomers
Sodium bicarbonate Food additives pharmaceuticals bath salts industrial applications and animal feeds
Caustic Soda
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Crude salt is a raw material for basic chemicals
Electrolysis system
Caustic soda is a typical alkaline product produced from electrolysis of salt AGC uses its ion-exchange membrane (Flemion) for the production of caustic soda A wide range of applications including chemical fibers paper pulp chemicals
food industry soap etc
Sodium Bicarbonate
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Flue gas neutralization effectively eliminates acidic components (SO3 and sulfuric acid mist etc) from flue gases
Eco-friendly detergent and cleanser
Before AfterApplications
Industrial cleaning Blast cleaning media Chemical cleaning new system
Flue gas treatment Flue gas neutralization
Pharmaceuticals Stomach medicine (antacid) dialysis
Home products Cleaners bath salts deodorant
Food products Baking powder PH control chemicals
AgriculturalLivestock industriesCivil engineering construction
Formula feed ingredients Animal pharmaceuticals Agrochemicals ingredientsLiquid glass soil hardening agents
Industry Fire extinguisher metal surface treatment agents neutralizer
Sodium Bicarbonate is used in various fields ranging from home products medical products to advanced technologies
As the largest sodium bicarbonate manufacture in Japan AGC will expand the grades of available products and develop new products to meet diversifying needs
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
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General name Production base Country
Caustic Soda(2 million tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinythai Thailand
Caustic potash(130000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Potassium carbonate(70000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Hydrochloric acid
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Sodium hypochlorite
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Chlor-alkali amp urethaneGeneral name Production base Country
Liquid chlorine
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinyl chloride monomer(15 million tons)
Keiyo Monomer Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Vinythai Thailand
Polyvinyl chloride(1 million tons)
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Phu My Plastics amp Chemicals Vietnam
Vinythai ThailandTrichloroethylenePerchloroethylen(30000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Ethylene chloride Kashima plant JapanMethyl chloride Chiba plant JapanChloroform Chiba plant Japan
Epi-chlorohydrin(160000 tons)
Kashima Chemical Co Ltd Japan
Vinythai ThailandPropylene oxide(110000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Propylene glycol(40000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Polyols(80000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Sodium bicarbonate(50000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan Production capacity
As of March 2019
ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
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FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
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General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo Tubing sealing wire insulation films filaments lining etc for various industries
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStraderdquo Wire insulation sealing etc
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Mold releasing films roofing and architectural facades interior finishing and photovoltaicsGreen houses
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Optical materials semiconductor processing hi-performance
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Architectural structures bridges and aircrafts
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahi Guardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Textiles paper nonwoven carpet and leather
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Ion-exchange membrane for electrolytic caustic soda production
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Refrigerants for freezerrefrigeration equipment and air conditioners
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo
Precision cleaning defluxing cleaning plastic parts dewatering drying coolant and career solvent
Fine silica Liquid chromatography packing cosmetic materials
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquo Improved leveling performance for such as floor waxResin dispersant ｒesin surface modifier
Fluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo Damp-proof coating for electronics devices oil barrier anti-flux migration anti-resin adhesion
Fluonreg ETFE Film
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200 amp moreheat-
resistance
Weathera-bility
Light transmittance
Chemical resistance
Incom-bustibility
Non-viscidity Insulation Mechanical
property
Mold releasing film
PV protection film
PV back sheet
Kitchen wall surface materials
Building
Applications
Credits Inecircs CampeloItaipava Arena Pernambuco
Fluoropolymer film with excellent heat-resistance and weatherability AGC manufactures Fluonreg ETFE Film from raw materials Major applications (see below)
Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
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Lumiflontrade is the worlds first solvent-soluble fluoropolymer developed based on AGCrsquos fluorine technologies and commercialized in 1982
Chemically-stable fluoropolymer demonstrates greater weatherability than conventional coating materials
Proven credibility based on more than 20 years of experience used for over 200000 buildings and facilities
Lumiflon is used for
Tokyo skytree
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Excellent weatherability
Bridge pier without Lumiflon (16 year-old)
Bridge pier with Lumiflon coating (21 year-old)
Cos
t ind
ex
Phthalic acidUrethaneAcrylicsiliconLumiflon family
Lumiflonrsquos good weatherability reduces
the life-cycle costs
Economic comparison
Durability (year)
Lumiflontrade
Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
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Highly durable fluorinated Water and Oil Repellent Both high performance and improved environmental profiles at the same time PFOA and PFOS free (at or above detection limits) Products available for textile paper and non-woven fabrics For paper well-suited to food packaging applications with FDA and BfR approval
Greaseproof paper (treated with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES)
Regular paper (not greaseproof)
Treated fabric with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES
Applications
Textile Car seats Carpet tiles Outdoor clothing Protective clothing Furniture(fabric-coated) Sportswearsports items Swimwear Tablecloths Umbrellaswaterproof clothing Uniforms Shoes
Non-woven Air filters Automotive interiors Masks Medical gowns Surgery cover cloth Wallpaper
Paper and others
Fast food packaging Food packaging boxesbags Pet food packaging Paper traystableware Naturalsynthetic leather Stonetile and other
AsahiGuardreg E-SERIES
Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
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AGC established production technologies for HFO-1234yf ahead of its competitors
1234yf is a new environmentally-friendly refrigerant for automobile air conditioning with a very low GWP which is 11300 or less than that of conventional products
AGC successfully reduced the global-warming potential (GWP) to about one-sixth that of conventional products while delivering equivalent performance
AMOLEAtrade helps achieve both low GWP and energy saving
AMOLEAtradeNew Refrigerant for Air-conditioners
AMOLEAtrade-1234yfNew-generation Automobile Refrigerant
Fuel Cell Components
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Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
AGC develops and manufactures fluorine based polymer electrolyte (ionomer) for membrane and electrode and offers components optimal for MEA (membrane-electrode assembly) which determines the performance of fuel cells
Stack
Fuel Processor system
Peripheral devices
MEA makersAuto makers
【For Electrode】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
【For Membrane】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
AGCrsquos focus areas
Assemble
Hydrogen
Air
(Ionomer) (MEA) (Stack) (Power generation system)
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
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Fluorochemicals amp specialty chemicalsGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd England
AGC Chemicals Americas Inc Americas
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStrade rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Kashima plant Japan
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahiGuardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Chiba plantJapan
Kashima plant
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Fine silica Asahi Glass Si-Tech Japan
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquoFluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo
AGC Seimi Chemical Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsLife Science
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Life Science Products
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General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients (Including biopharmaceuticals)
Intermediate and active pharmaceutical ingredients intermediate and active agricultural ingredients
Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
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Culture Separation
Main fermentation tank for recombinant microorganisms (Up to 4500L)
Separation of culture supernatant and cells
AGC offers biopharmaceutical (recombinant protein) manufacturing services Under the PMDA license AGC conducts production of biopharmaceutical APIs in compliance with GMP AGC also offers protein expression and process development services
Purification
High-level purification of target protein
Production process
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
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Life ScienceGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients(Including biopharmaceuticals)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Wakasa Chemicals Japan
AGC BiologicsAmericas Denmark Germany
Malgrat Pharma Chemicals SLU Spain
As of March 2019
Ceramics
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Fused Cast Refractories
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Zirconia fused cast refractoriesldquoZB-X950rdquo series
Alumina fused cast refractoriesMarsniteTM (MB) series
AGC offers a full line-up of fused cast refractories for glass melting furnaces to meet various customer needs Zirconia fused cast refractoriesOptimal for use in melting furnaces for high-quality specialty glass particularly in the
areas that come into direct contact with molten glass AZS fused cast refractoriesExcellent resistance to corrosion Alumina fused refractoriesExcellent performance against contamination to molten glass
AZS fused cast refractoriesZilconiteTM (ZB) series
Monolithic Refractories (1)
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Excellent strength and fireproof castable refractory composed of carefully selected fireproof aggregates and AGCrsquos alumina cement
Asahi Castertrade
Ramcretetrade Low-cement castable with excellent strength
erosion-resistance and extremely low porosity It also has high corrosion resistance and excellent high temperature strength
Monolithic Refractories (2)
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Excellent thermal Insulating property equivalent to that of fiber and insulating bricks It is an environmentally-friendly non-fiber material made from AGCrsquos special raw material
THRMOTECT WALLTM
THERMOTECT Walltrade is a high thermal insulation furnace wall for industrial furnaces The product is a composite structure that uses a high thermal insulation grade THERMOTECTTM and it boasts the highest-level thermal insulation properties in the industry and durability The material contributes to energy conservation in industrial furnaces spanning various fields where conventional ceramic fiber could not be used
Glass Ironsteel Cement Aluminum
THERMOTECT WALLtrade Won ldquoDirector-Generalrsquos Prize The Agency for Natural Resources and Energyrdquo of ldquoProduct Category amp Business Model Categoryrdquo at Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation in 2015
THERMOTECTtrade
Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
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AGCrsquos chrome-free bricks for cement kilns are used by various domestic and international cement manufactures
To burn various waste materials in a cement kiln requires severe operational conditions AGCrsquos refractory bricks ensure high durability without using chrome materials which has high environmentally hazardous impacts
Lining of a cement rotary kilnChrome-free bricks for cement kilnsBNCTM series
Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
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AGCrsquos ceramics pigments for road surface coating include colored anti-skid aggregates which allow greater flexibility in design and heat-shielding road surface coatings which improve the abrasion resistance of the road surface
Tough Bahn
Tough BahntradeColored anti-skid aggregate
Tough Coore
Reference Road surface temperature reduce to 50when the initial temperature is 60
Tough CooretradePigments for heat-shielding road surface coatings
Thermographic view(summertime)
6151
1-5-1Marunouchi
Chiyoda-kuTokyo JAPAN
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- Reference
- Table of Contents
- Corporate Information
- Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
- Successive Presidents
- 組織図
- Stock Information
- Corporate History (1)
- Corporate History (2)
- AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
- AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
- AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
- AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
- Architectural Glass
- Architectural Glass Products
- Low-E Insulated Glass Units
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
- Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
- Decorative Glass
- Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
- Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
- Automotive Glass
- Automotive Glass
- IR-blocking Glass
- UV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
- Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
- Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
- Glass for Displays
- Display Glass Products
- TFT Glass Substrates
- TFT Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
- Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Bases
- New Function Glass
- Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
- 化学強化用特殊ガラス
- ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
- Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
- Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
- Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
- Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
- For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
- Electronic Materials
- Electronic Materials
- Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
- Digital Camera Materials
- Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
- Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
- Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
- Radiophotoluminesscent
- Tissue Culture Ware
- Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
- Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- Caustic Soda
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
- FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
- Fluonreg ETFE Film
- Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
- Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
- Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
- Fuel Cell Components
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsLife Science
- Life Science Products
- Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- Ceramics
- Fused Cast Refractories
- Monolithic Refractories (1)
- Monolithic Refractories (2)
- Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
- Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
- スライド番号 83
-
For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
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AGC is working to develop practical applications for the roll-to-roll process
AGCrsquos technology is expected to contribute to the development of flexible displays and lighter-weight displays
AGCrsquos unique carrier glass technology allows customers to process ultra thin glass without altering their existing production process
Thickness 50μm
Ultra thin Glass ldquoSpoolrdquo
Ultra thin glass rolled into a coil
Carrier Glass Technology
Ultra thin glass(Thickness 100μm)
Carrier glass(Thickness 05mm)
SPOOLtrade
Electronic Materials
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Electronic Materials
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General name Product name Product description
Synthetic quartz lens materials Synthetic quartz Synthetic quartz glass optimally designed for use in the range between vacuum ultraviolet and
near infrared
Glass fritpaste Glass frit glass paste Glass materials used mainly in the field of electronics for insulation airtight sealing and protection purposes
Optical planar devices Optical planar devicesWorld-first optical devices that integrate glass substrate technology organic thin film technology and optical design technology Developed exclusively by AGC these opticaldevices are used in optical pickups for CDs DVDs Blu-Rays and HD-DVDs and various optical devices including optical imaging devices and optical communication devices
Micro glass Aspherical glass mold lenses
High form-accuracy lenses developed based on AGCrsquos accumulated technologies in materials development press molding optical design and optical assessment Used for digital cameras and digital video cameras etc
Glass-ceramics substrate GCHPtrade for high-power LED lighting
GCHPtrade Glass-ceramics substrate for high-power LED lighting
Plastic optical fiber cable FONTEXtradeWorld-first optical fiber capable of high-capacity data communication at 10Gbps and above FONTEXtrade can transmit data even when bended or knotted tightly which cannot be done with conventional silica-based fiber or POF
Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
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Ceria Slurry for Polishing(CMP) Process
Lithography Process Materials and parts
Sput
terin
g
Highly-pure synthetic quartz developed by combining AGCrsquos long-established technological expertise and know-how in the fields of fine glass chemicals and ceramics
Supply substrates for photomasks and stepper lens materials and others with excellent properties such as low thermal expansion coefficients high optical transmission at deep ultraviolet rays and outstanding chemical durability etc
Customized slurry and polishing solutions that accommodate customerrsquos design policies and CMP processes taking advantage of our integrated production process starting from abrasive manufacture through to slurry
High-purity SiC （silicon carbide）
Extremely-High Purity SiC Materials
Dimensional accuracy is achieved to meet the needs of customers utilizing the leading-edge coating facilities despite its difficulty of processing
High-temperature Diffusion Process Lithography Process
Application Example
Digital Camera Materials
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CMOSCCD sensor
CCD blue filter is used to adjust the wavelength sensitivity between picture elements and naked eyesAvailable from 02mm thickness AGCrsquos blue filters contribute to the development of thinner cameras
CMOSCCD blue filters
Digital camera lensesBased on its accumulated technologies in materials development press molding optical design and optical assessment AGC offers lenses with high form accuracy for a wide variety of camera lenses from single-lens reflex cameras to mobile phones
Aspherical lenses for camera-equipped mobile phones
CMOSCCD blue filters
Aspherical lenses for digital cameras
Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
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Glass-ceramics substrate GCHPtrade enables high-brightness and high-durability for LED lighting
Respond to high-output LED applications that require high-brightness such as automotive headlights and outdoor lighting and illumination
Even in thinner substrates high-reflectivity ensures high-brightness
Excellent heat dispassion design improved the durability of the substrate under the strong heat generated by increased power output Also the reflectivity does not deteriorate over a prolonged period
Suitable for a wide range of applications as excellent moldability enables a compact and complex cavity structure
Structure of GCHPtrade
LED
High reflectivity
Highheat dissipation
Glass-Ceramics Substrate ldquoGCHPtraderdquo
Glass-Ceramics Substrate ldquoGCHPtraderdquo
GCHPtrade
Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
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Double clad structure of FONTEXtrade
FONTEXtrade is the worlds first optical fiber that enables high bandwidth and large capacity data communication with a transmission speed of 10Gbps or more The cable features resistance to tight bending allowing data communication which could not have achieved with existing silica-based fibers or POFs
Double cladding structure successfully prevents light from leaking out of the core (See the figure in the upper left) FONTEXtrade is an incredibly easy to handle optical fiber that doesnrsquot have any kinks that inherently form in plastic and above all allows data communication under tight knots or bends (See the figure in the lower left)
FONTEXtrade adopts a tight cord which the cable covering is directly attached to the fiber circumference (See the figure in the lower left) This leads to cost reduction and simplified terminal treatment processing allowing anyone to handle the cable with ease
FONTEX is a safe and reliable plastic optical fiber (POF) for general household use It is suitable for large-volume data transmissions which are essential for next-generation 4K-TVs and enables transmission even when it is handled roughly or is sharply bent
No light leakage even when tightly bentAchieves a minimum bending radius of 5 mm
Low refractiveindex material(2nd clad)
Refractive
Easy to Assemble and Install
A consumer fluorine-based plastic fiber featuring high transmission speed and ease of handling and
connection
FONTEXtrade
Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
copyAGC Inc 55
Aspherical glass lens for automotives
AGC realizes luminous intensity distribution characteristics in compliance with laws and regulations applicable for automotive head lamps
リフレクターRef
Shade
Back focus
Radiophotoluminesscent
copyAGC Inc 56
For personal use
リフレクター
For environmental monitoring For medical use
Radiophtoluminesscent glass for dosemeters is a type of glass for measuring devices that detect radiation dose using ultraviolet ray excitationIt can measure from low-dose range (natural radiation) to high-dose range (radiotherapy dose) This product is used for occupationally personal dose monitoring and environmental dose monitoring around nuclear power plants In recent years it is also used for dose evaluation for medical use
Tissue Culture Ware
copyAGC Inc 57
Provides clear images and excellent cell adhesion for high magnification microscope observation
Low cell adhesion coating
Glass based products
Other products
ECM coated products Various extracellular matrixes (ECM) are
available
Minimize the adhesion of cells and protein
Enable efficient formation of uniformly-sized spheroids in large quantity
Tissue culture ware
Various other products are available
Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 58
Electronic materials
Product Plants Region
GCHPtrade AGC Electronics Taiwan Taiwan
Semiconductor process materials
Kansai Plant (Takasago factory) Japan
AGC Electronics (Japan) Japan
AGC Seimi Chemical (Japan) Japan
AGC Electronics America USA
Glass fritpaste AGC Electronics (Japan) Japan
Optical materials for digital cameras
AGC Techno Glass (Japan) Japan
AGC Micro Glass Japan
AGC Micro Glass (Thailand) Thailand
Optical Coating Products Optical Coatings Japan Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
copyAGC Inc 59
AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
copyAGC Inc 60
Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
copyAGC Inc 61
General name Product usage
Caustic Soda Chemicals chemical fibers paperpulp etc
Caustic potash Chemicals potassium carbonate raw materials
Potassium carbonate Food additives detergent feedstock
Hydrochloric acid Inorganic chemicals steel and chemical seasoning
Sodium hypochlorite Bleaching pulp and textile and sterilizing tap water
Liquid chlorine Bleaching pulp and sterilizing tap water
Vinyl chloride monomer Polyvinyl chloride raw materials (VCM)
Polyvinyl chloride Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Trichloroethylene Perchloroethylen Industrial cleaner dry-cleaning solvent fluorinated gas feedstock
Methyl and ethylene chloride Silicone resin industrial cleaner extracting solvent for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals paint stripper
Chloroform Fluorochemicals
Epi-chlorohydrin Epoxy resin
Propylene oxide Raw materials for propylene glycol dipropylene glycol and polyols raw materials for non-ion surfactants
Propylene glycolRaw materials for unsaturated polyester resins and plasticizers surfactants antifreeze and coolants food additives perfume and tobacco tooth paste cosmetics and medical supplies
Polyols Rigid and flexible polyurethane foams coating adhesives and sealant elastomers
Sodium bicarbonate Food additives pharmaceuticals bath salts industrial applications and animal feeds
Caustic Soda
copyAGC Inc 62
Crude salt is a raw material for basic chemicals
Electrolysis system
Caustic soda is a typical alkaline product produced from electrolysis of salt AGC uses its ion-exchange membrane (Flemion) for the production of caustic soda A wide range of applications including chemical fibers paper pulp chemicals
food industry soap etc
Sodium Bicarbonate
copyAGC Inc 63
Flue gas neutralization effectively eliminates acidic components (SO3 and sulfuric acid mist etc) from flue gases
Eco-friendly detergent and cleanser
Before AfterApplications
Industrial cleaning Blast cleaning media Chemical cleaning new system
Flue gas treatment Flue gas neutralization
Pharmaceuticals Stomach medicine (antacid) dialysis
Home products Cleaners bath salts deodorant
Food products Baking powder PH control chemicals
AgriculturalLivestock industriesCivil engineering construction
Formula feed ingredients Animal pharmaceuticals Agrochemicals ingredientsLiquid glass soil hardening agents
Industry Fire extinguisher metal surface treatment agents neutralizer
Sodium Bicarbonate is used in various fields ranging from home products medical products to advanced technologies
As the largest sodium bicarbonate manufacture in Japan AGC will expand the grades of available products and develop new products to meet diversifying needs
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 64
General name Production base Country
Caustic Soda(2 million tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinythai Thailand
Caustic potash(130000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Potassium carbonate(70000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Hydrochloric acid
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Sodium hypochlorite
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Chlor-alkali amp urethaneGeneral name Production base Country
Liquid chlorine
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinyl chloride monomer(15 million tons)
Keiyo Monomer Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Vinythai Thailand
Polyvinyl chloride(1 million tons)
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Phu My Plastics amp Chemicals Vietnam
Vinythai ThailandTrichloroethylenePerchloroethylen(30000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Ethylene chloride Kashima plant JapanMethyl chloride Chiba plant JapanChloroform Chiba plant Japan
Epi-chlorohydrin(160000 tons)
Kashima Chemical Co Ltd Japan
Vinythai ThailandPropylene oxide(110000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Propylene glycol(40000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Polyols(80000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Sodium bicarbonate(50000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan Production capacity
As of March 2019
ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
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FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
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General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo Tubing sealing wire insulation films filaments lining etc for various industries
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStraderdquo Wire insulation sealing etc
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Mold releasing films roofing and architectural facades interior finishing and photovoltaicsGreen houses
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Optical materials semiconductor processing hi-performance
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Architectural structures bridges and aircrafts
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahi Guardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Textiles paper nonwoven carpet and leather
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Ion-exchange membrane for electrolytic caustic soda production
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Refrigerants for freezerrefrigeration equipment and air conditioners
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo
Precision cleaning defluxing cleaning plastic parts dewatering drying coolant and career solvent
Fine silica Liquid chromatography packing cosmetic materials
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquo Improved leveling performance for such as floor waxResin dispersant ｒesin surface modifier
Fluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo Damp-proof coating for electronics devices oil barrier anti-flux migration anti-resin adhesion
Fluonreg ETFE Film
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200 amp moreheat-
resistance
Weathera-bility
Light transmittance
Chemical resistance
Incom-bustibility
Non-viscidity Insulation Mechanical
property
Mold releasing film
PV protection film
PV back sheet
Kitchen wall surface materials
Building
Applications
Credits Inecircs CampeloItaipava Arena Pernambuco
Fluoropolymer film with excellent heat-resistance and weatherability AGC manufactures Fluonreg ETFE Film from raw materials Major applications (see below)
Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
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Lumiflontrade is the worlds first solvent-soluble fluoropolymer developed based on AGCrsquos fluorine technologies and commercialized in 1982
Chemically-stable fluoropolymer demonstrates greater weatherability than conventional coating materials
Proven credibility based on more than 20 years of experience used for over 200000 buildings and facilities
Lumiflon is used for
Tokyo skytree
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Excellent weatherability
Bridge pier without Lumiflon (16 year-old)
Bridge pier with Lumiflon coating (21 year-old)
Cos
t ind
ex
Phthalic acidUrethaneAcrylicsiliconLumiflon family
Lumiflonrsquos good weatherability reduces
the life-cycle costs
Economic comparison
Durability (year)
Lumiflontrade
Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
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Highly durable fluorinated Water and Oil Repellent Both high performance and improved environmental profiles at the same time PFOA and PFOS free (at or above detection limits) Products available for textile paper and non-woven fabrics For paper well-suited to food packaging applications with FDA and BfR approval
Greaseproof paper (treated with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES)
Regular paper (not greaseproof)
Treated fabric with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES
Applications
Textile Car seats Carpet tiles Outdoor clothing Protective clothing Furniture(fabric-coated) Sportswearsports items Swimwear Tablecloths Umbrellaswaterproof clothing Uniforms Shoes
Non-woven Air filters Automotive interiors Masks Medical gowns Surgery cover cloth Wallpaper
Paper and others
Fast food packaging Food packaging boxesbags Pet food packaging Paper traystableware Naturalsynthetic leather Stonetile and other
AsahiGuardreg E-SERIES
Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
copyAGC Inc 70
AGC established production technologies for HFO-1234yf ahead of its competitors
1234yf is a new environmentally-friendly refrigerant for automobile air conditioning with a very low GWP which is 11300 or less than that of conventional products
AGC successfully reduced the global-warming potential (GWP) to about one-sixth that of conventional products while delivering equivalent performance
AMOLEAtrade helps achieve both low GWP and energy saving
AMOLEAtradeNew Refrigerant for Air-conditioners
AMOLEAtrade-1234yfNew-generation Automobile Refrigerant
Fuel Cell Components
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Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
AGC develops and manufactures fluorine based polymer electrolyte (ionomer) for membrane and electrode and offers components optimal for MEA (membrane-electrode assembly) which determines the performance of fuel cells
Stack
Fuel Processor system
Peripheral devices
MEA makersAuto makers
【For Electrode】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
【For Membrane】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
AGCrsquos focus areas
Assemble
Hydrogen
Air
(Ionomer) (MEA) (Stack) (Power generation system)
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 72
Fluorochemicals amp specialty chemicalsGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd England
AGC Chemicals Americas Inc Americas
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStrade rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Kashima plant Japan
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahiGuardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Chiba plantJapan
Kashima plant
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Fine silica Asahi Glass Si-Tech Japan
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquoFluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo
AGC Seimi Chemical Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsLife Science
copyAGC Inc 73
Life Science Products
copyAGC Inc 74
General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients (Including biopharmaceuticals)
Intermediate and active pharmaceutical ingredients intermediate and active agricultural ingredients
Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
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Culture Separation
Main fermentation tank for recombinant microorganisms (Up to 4500L)
Separation of culture supernatant and cells
AGC offers biopharmaceutical (recombinant protein) manufacturing services Under the PMDA license AGC conducts production of biopharmaceutical APIs in compliance with GMP AGC also offers protein expression and process development services
Purification
High-level purification of target protein
Production process
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 76
Life ScienceGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients(Including biopharmaceuticals)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Wakasa Chemicals Japan
AGC BiologicsAmericas Denmark Germany
Malgrat Pharma Chemicals SLU Spain
As of March 2019
Ceramics
copyAGC Inc 77
Fused Cast Refractories
copyAGC Inc 78
Zirconia fused cast refractoriesldquoZB-X950rdquo series
Alumina fused cast refractoriesMarsniteTM (MB) series
AGC offers a full line-up of fused cast refractories for glass melting furnaces to meet various customer needs Zirconia fused cast refractoriesOptimal for use in melting furnaces for high-quality specialty glass particularly in the
areas that come into direct contact with molten glass AZS fused cast refractoriesExcellent resistance to corrosion Alumina fused refractoriesExcellent performance against contamination to molten glass
AZS fused cast refractoriesZilconiteTM (ZB) series
Monolithic Refractories (1)
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Excellent strength and fireproof castable refractory composed of carefully selected fireproof aggregates and AGCrsquos alumina cement
Asahi Castertrade
Ramcretetrade Low-cement castable with excellent strength
erosion-resistance and extremely low porosity It also has high corrosion resistance and excellent high temperature strength
Monolithic Refractories (2)
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Excellent thermal Insulating property equivalent to that of fiber and insulating bricks It is an environmentally-friendly non-fiber material made from AGCrsquos special raw material
THRMOTECT WALLTM
THERMOTECT Walltrade is a high thermal insulation furnace wall for industrial furnaces The product is a composite structure that uses a high thermal insulation grade THERMOTECTTM and it boasts the highest-level thermal insulation properties in the industry and durability The material contributes to energy conservation in industrial furnaces spanning various fields where conventional ceramic fiber could not be used
Glass Ironsteel Cement Aluminum
THERMOTECT WALLtrade Won ldquoDirector-Generalrsquos Prize The Agency for Natural Resources and Energyrdquo of ldquoProduct Category amp Business Model Categoryrdquo at Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation in 2015
THERMOTECTtrade
Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
copyAGC Inc 81
AGCrsquos chrome-free bricks for cement kilns are used by various domestic and international cement manufactures
To burn various waste materials in a cement kiln requires severe operational conditions AGCrsquos refractory bricks ensure high durability without using chrome materials which has high environmentally hazardous impacts
Lining of a cement rotary kilnChrome-free bricks for cement kilnsBNCTM series
Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
copyAGC Inc 82
AGCrsquos ceramics pigments for road surface coating include colored anti-skid aggregates which allow greater flexibility in design and heat-shielding road surface coatings which improve the abrasion resistance of the road surface
Tough Bahn
Tough BahntradeColored anti-skid aggregate
Tough Coore
Reference Road surface temperature reduce to 50when the initial temperature is 60
Tough CooretradePigments for heat-shielding road surface coatings
Thermographic view(summertime)
6151
1-5-1Marunouchi
Chiyoda-kuTokyo JAPAN
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- Reference
- Table of Contents
- Corporate Information
- Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
- Successive Presidents
- 組織図
- Stock Information
- Corporate History (1)
- Corporate History (2)
- AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
- AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
- AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
- AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
- Architectural Glass
- Architectural Glass Products
- Low-E Insulated Glass Units
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
- Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
- Decorative Glass
- Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
- Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
- Automotive Glass
- Automotive Glass
- IR-blocking Glass
- UV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
- Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
- Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
- Glass for Displays
- Display Glass Products
- TFT Glass Substrates
- TFT Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
- Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Bases
- New Function Glass
- Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
- 化学強化用特殊ガラス
- ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
- Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
- Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
- Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
- Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
- For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
- Electronic Materials
- Electronic Materials
- Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
- Digital Camera Materials
- Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
- Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
- Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
- Radiophotoluminesscent
- Tissue Culture Ware
- Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
- Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- Caustic Soda
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
- FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
- Fluonreg ETFE Film
- Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
- Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
- Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
- Fuel Cell Components
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsLife Science
- Life Science Products
- Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- Ceramics
- Fused Cast Refractories
- Monolithic Refractories (1)
- Monolithic Refractories (2)
- Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
- Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
- スライド番号 83
-
Electronic Materials
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Electronic Materials
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General name Product name Product description
Synthetic quartz lens materials Synthetic quartz Synthetic quartz glass optimally designed for use in the range between vacuum ultraviolet and
near infrared
Glass fritpaste Glass frit glass paste Glass materials used mainly in the field of electronics for insulation airtight sealing and protection purposes
Optical planar devices Optical planar devicesWorld-first optical devices that integrate glass substrate technology organic thin film technology and optical design technology Developed exclusively by AGC these opticaldevices are used in optical pickups for CDs DVDs Blu-Rays and HD-DVDs and various optical devices including optical imaging devices and optical communication devices
Micro glass Aspherical glass mold lenses
High form-accuracy lenses developed based on AGCrsquos accumulated technologies in materials development press molding optical design and optical assessment Used for digital cameras and digital video cameras etc
Glass-ceramics substrate GCHPtrade for high-power LED lighting
GCHPtrade Glass-ceramics substrate for high-power LED lighting
Plastic optical fiber cable FONTEXtradeWorld-first optical fiber capable of high-capacity data communication at 10Gbps and above FONTEXtrade can transmit data even when bended or knotted tightly which cannot be done with conventional silica-based fiber or POF
Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
copyAGC Inc 51
Ceria Slurry for Polishing(CMP) Process
Lithography Process Materials and parts
Sput
terin
g
Highly-pure synthetic quartz developed by combining AGCrsquos long-established technological expertise and know-how in the fields of fine glass chemicals and ceramics
Supply substrates for photomasks and stepper lens materials and others with excellent properties such as low thermal expansion coefficients high optical transmission at deep ultraviolet rays and outstanding chemical durability etc
Customized slurry and polishing solutions that accommodate customerrsquos design policies and CMP processes taking advantage of our integrated production process starting from abrasive manufacture through to slurry
High-purity SiC （silicon carbide）
Extremely-High Purity SiC Materials
Dimensional accuracy is achieved to meet the needs of customers utilizing the leading-edge coating facilities despite its difficulty of processing
High-temperature Diffusion Process Lithography Process
Application Example
Digital Camera Materials
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CMOSCCD sensor
CCD blue filter is used to adjust the wavelength sensitivity between picture elements and naked eyesAvailable from 02mm thickness AGCrsquos blue filters contribute to the development of thinner cameras
CMOSCCD blue filters
Digital camera lensesBased on its accumulated technologies in materials development press molding optical design and optical assessment AGC offers lenses with high form accuracy for a wide variety of camera lenses from single-lens reflex cameras to mobile phones
Aspherical lenses for camera-equipped mobile phones
CMOSCCD blue filters
Aspherical lenses for digital cameras
Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
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Glass-ceramics substrate GCHPtrade enables high-brightness and high-durability for LED lighting
Respond to high-output LED applications that require high-brightness such as automotive headlights and outdoor lighting and illumination
Even in thinner substrates high-reflectivity ensures high-brightness
Excellent heat dispassion design improved the durability of the substrate under the strong heat generated by increased power output Also the reflectivity does not deteriorate over a prolonged period
Suitable for a wide range of applications as excellent moldability enables a compact and complex cavity structure
Structure of GCHPtrade
LED
High reflectivity
Highheat dissipation
Glass-Ceramics Substrate ldquoGCHPtraderdquo
Glass-Ceramics Substrate ldquoGCHPtraderdquo
GCHPtrade
Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
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Double clad structure of FONTEXtrade
FONTEXtrade is the worlds first optical fiber that enables high bandwidth and large capacity data communication with a transmission speed of 10Gbps or more The cable features resistance to tight bending allowing data communication which could not have achieved with existing silica-based fibers or POFs
Double cladding structure successfully prevents light from leaking out of the core (See the figure in the upper left) FONTEXtrade is an incredibly easy to handle optical fiber that doesnrsquot have any kinks that inherently form in plastic and above all allows data communication under tight knots or bends (See the figure in the lower left)
FONTEXtrade adopts a tight cord which the cable covering is directly attached to the fiber circumference (See the figure in the lower left) This leads to cost reduction and simplified terminal treatment processing allowing anyone to handle the cable with ease
FONTEX is a safe and reliable plastic optical fiber (POF) for general household use It is suitable for large-volume data transmissions which are essential for next-generation 4K-TVs and enables transmission even when it is handled roughly or is sharply bent
No light leakage even when tightly bentAchieves a minimum bending radius of 5 mm
Low refractiveindex material(2nd clad)
Refractive
Easy to Assemble and Install
A consumer fluorine-based plastic fiber featuring high transmission speed and ease of handling and
connection
FONTEXtrade
Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
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Aspherical glass lens for automotives
AGC realizes luminous intensity distribution characteristics in compliance with laws and regulations applicable for automotive head lamps
リフレクターRef
Shade
Back focus
Radiophotoluminesscent
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For personal use
リフレクター
For environmental monitoring For medical use
Radiophtoluminesscent glass for dosemeters is a type of glass for measuring devices that detect radiation dose using ultraviolet ray excitationIt can measure from low-dose range (natural radiation) to high-dose range (radiotherapy dose) This product is used for occupationally personal dose monitoring and environmental dose monitoring around nuclear power plants In recent years it is also used for dose evaluation for medical use
Tissue Culture Ware
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Provides clear images and excellent cell adhesion for high magnification microscope observation
Low cell adhesion coating
Glass based products
Other products
ECM coated products Various extracellular matrixes (ECM) are
available
Minimize the adhesion of cells and protein
Enable efficient formation of uniformly-sized spheroids in large quantity
Tissue culture ware
Various other products are available
Manufacturing Bases
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Electronic materials
Product Plants Region
GCHPtrade AGC Electronics Taiwan Taiwan
Semiconductor process materials
Kansai Plant (Takasago factory) Japan
AGC Electronics (Japan) Japan
AGC Seimi Chemical (Japan) Japan
AGC Electronics America USA
Glass fritpaste AGC Electronics (Japan) Japan
Optical materials for digital cameras
AGC Techno Glass (Japan) Japan
AGC Micro Glass Japan
AGC Micro Glass (Thailand) Thailand
Optical Coating Products Optical Coatings Japan Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
copyAGC Inc 59
AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
copyAGC Inc 60
Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
copyAGC Inc 61
General name Product usage
Caustic Soda Chemicals chemical fibers paperpulp etc
Caustic potash Chemicals potassium carbonate raw materials
Potassium carbonate Food additives detergent feedstock
Hydrochloric acid Inorganic chemicals steel and chemical seasoning
Sodium hypochlorite Bleaching pulp and textile and sterilizing tap water
Liquid chlorine Bleaching pulp and sterilizing tap water
Vinyl chloride monomer Polyvinyl chloride raw materials (VCM)
Polyvinyl chloride Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Trichloroethylene Perchloroethylen Industrial cleaner dry-cleaning solvent fluorinated gas feedstock
Methyl and ethylene chloride Silicone resin industrial cleaner extracting solvent for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals paint stripper
Chloroform Fluorochemicals
Epi-chlorohydrin Epoxy resin
Propylene oxide Raw materials for propylene glycol dipropylene glycol and polyols raw materials for non-ion surfactants
Propylene glycolRaw materials for unsaturated polyester resins and plasticizers surfactants antifreeze and coolants food additives perfume and tobacco tooth paste cosmetics and medical supplies
Polyols Rigid and flexible polyurethane foams coating adhesives and sealant elastomers
Sodium bicarbonate Food additives pharmaceuticals bath salts industrial applications and animal feeds
Caustic Soda
copyAGC Inc 62
Crude salt is a raw material for basic chemicals
Electrolysis system
Caustic soda is a typical alkaline product produced from electrolysis of salt AGC uses its ion-exchange membrane (Flemion) for the production of caustic soda A wide range of applications including chemical fibers paper pulp chemicals
food industry soap etc
Sodium Bicarbonate
copyAGC Inc 63
Flue gas neutralization effectively eliminates acidic components (SO3 and sulfuric acid mist etc) from flue gases
Eco-friendly detergent and cleanser
Before AfterApplications
Industrial cleaning Blast cleaning media Chemical cleaning new system
Flue gas treatment Flue gas neutralization
Pharmaceuticals Stomach medicine (antacid) dialysis
Home products Cleaners bath salts deodorant
Food products Baking powder PH control chemicals
AgriculturalLivestock industriesCivil engineering construction
Formula feed ingredients Animal pharmaceuticals Agrochemicals ingredientsLiquid glass soil hardening agents
Industry Fire extinguisher metal surface treatment agents neutralizer
Sodium Bicarbonate is used in various fields ranging from home products medical products to advanced technologies
As the largest sodium bicarbonate manufacture in Japan AGC will expand the grades of available products and develop new products to meet diversifying needs
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 64
General name Production base Country
Caustic Soda(2 million tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinythai Thailand
Caustic potash(130000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Potassium carbonate(70000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Hydrochloric acid
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Sodium hypochlorite
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Chlor-alkali amp urethaneGeneral name Production base Country
Liquid chlorine
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinyl chloride monomer(15 million tons)
Keiyo Monomer Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Vinythai Thailand
Polyvinyl chloride(1 million tons)
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Phu My Plastics amp Chemicals Vietnam
Vinythai ThailandTrichloroethylenePerchloroethylen(30000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Ethylene chloride Kashima plant JapanMethyl chloride Chiba plant JapanChloroform Chiba plant Japan
Epi-chlorohydrin(160000 tons)
Kashima Chemical Co Ltd Japan
Vinythai ThailandPropylene oxide(110000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Propylene glycol(40000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Polyols(80000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Sodium bicarbonate(50000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan Production capacity
As of March 2019
ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
copyAGC Inc 65
FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
copyAGC Inc 66
General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo Tubing sealing wire insulation films filaments lining etc for various industries
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStraderdquo Wire insulation sealing etc
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Mold releasing films roofing and architectural facades interior finishing and photovoltaicsGreen houses
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Optical materials semiconductor processing hi-performance
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Architectural structures bridges and aircrafts
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahi Guardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Textiles paper nonwoven carpet and leather
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Ion-exchange membrane for electrolytic caustic soda production
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Refrigerants for freezerrefrigeration equipment and air conditioners
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo
Precision cleaning defluxing cleaning plastic parts dewatering drying coolant and career solvent
Fine silica Liquid chromatography packing cosmetic materials
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquo Improved leveling performance for such as floor waxResin dispersant ｒesin surface modifier
Fluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo Damp-proof coating for electronics devices oil barrier anti-flux migration anti-resin adhesion
Fluonreg ETFE Film
copyAGC Inc 67
200 amp moreheat-
resistance
Weathera-bility
Light transmittance
Chemical resistance
Incom-bustibility
Non-viscidity Insulation Mechanical
property
Mold releasing film
PV protection film
PV back sheet
Kitchen wall surface materials
Building
Applications
Credits Inecircs CampeloItaipava Arena Pernambuco
Fluoropolymer film with excellent heat-resistance and weatherability AGC manufactures Fluonreg ETFE Film from raw materials Major applications (see below)
Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
copyAGC Inc 68
Lumiflontrade is the worlds first solvent-soluble fluoropolymer developed based on AGCrsquos fluorine technologies and commercialized in 1982
Chemically-stable fluoropolymer demonstrates greater weatherability than conventional coating materials
Proven credibility based on more than 20 years of experience used for over 200000 buildings and facilities
Lumiflon is used for
Tokyo skytree
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Excellent weatherability
Bridge pier without Lumiflon (16 year-old)
Bridge pier with Lumiflon coating (21 year-old)
Cos
t ind
ex
Phthalic acidUrethaneAcrylicsiliconLumiflon family
Lumiflonrsquos good weatherability reduces
the life-cycle costs
Economic comparison
Durability (year)
Lumiflontrade
Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
copyAGC Inc 69
Highly durable fluorinated Water and Oil Repellent Both high performance and improved environmental profiles at the same time PFOA and PFOS free (at or above detection limits) Products available for textile paper and non-woven fabrics For paper well-suited to food packaging applications with FDA and BfR approval
Greaseproof paper (treated with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES)
Regular paper (not greaseproof)
Treated fabric with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES
Applications
Textile Car seats Carpet tiles Outdoor clothing Protective clothing Furniture(fabric-coated) Sportswearsports items Swimwear Tablecloths Umbrellaswaterproof clothing Uniforms Shoes
Non-woven Air filters Automotive interiors Masks Medical gowns Surgery cover cloth Wallpaper
Paper and others
Fast food packaging Food packaging boxesbags Pet food packaging Paper traystableware Naturalsynthetic leather Stonetile and other
AsahiGuardreg E-SERIES
Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
copyAGC Inc 70
AGC established production technologies for HFO-1234yf ahead of its competitors
1234yf is a new environmentally-friendly refrigerant for automobile air conditioning with a very low GWP which is 11300 or less than that of conventional products
AGC successfully reduced the global-warming potential (GWP) to about one-sixth that of conventional products while delivering equivalent performance
AMOLEAtrade helps achieve both low GWP and energy saving
AMOLEAtradeNew Refrigerant for Air-conditioners
AMOLEAtrade-1234yfNew-generation Automobile Refrigerant
Fuel Cell Components
copyAGC Inc 71
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
AGC develops and manufactures fluorine based polymer electrolyte (ionomer) for membrane and electrode and offers components optimal for MEA (membrane-electrode assembly) which determines the performance of fuel cells
Stack
Fuel Processor system
Peripheral devices
MEA makersAuto makers
【For Electrode】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
【For Membrane】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
AGCrsquos focus areas
Assemble
Hydrogen
Air
(Ionomer) (MEA) (Stack) (Power generation system)
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 72
Fluorochemicals amp specialty chemicalsGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd England
AGC Chemicals Americas Inc Americas
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStrade rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Kashima plant Japan
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahiGuardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Chiba plantJapan
Kashima plant
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Fine silica Asahi Glass Si-Tech Japan
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquoFluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo
AGC Seimi Chemical Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsLife Science
copyAGC Inc 73
Life Science Products
copyAGC Inc 74
General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients (Including biopharmaceuticals)
Intermediate and active pharmaceutical ingredients intermediate and active agricultural ingredients
Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
copyAGC Inc 75
Culture Separation
Main fermentation tank for recombinant microorganisms (Up to 4500L)
Separation of culture supernatant and cells
AGC offers biopharmaceutical (recombinant protein) manufacturing services Under the PMDA license AGC conducts production of biopharmaceutical APIs in compliance with GMP AGC also offers protein expression and process development services
Purification
High-level purification of target protein
Production process
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 76
Life ScienceGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients(Including biopharmaceuticals)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Wakasa Chemicals Japan
AGC BiologicsAmericas Denmark Germany
Malgrat Pharma Chemicals SLU Spain
As of March 2019
Ceramics
copyAGC Inc 77
Fused Cast Refractories
copyAGC Inc 78
Zirconia fused cast refractoriesldquoZB-X950rdquo series
Alumina fused cast refractoriesMarsniteTM (MB) series
AGC offers a full line-up of fused cast refractories for glass melting furnaces to meet various customer needs Zirconia fused cast refractoriesOptimal for use in melting furnaces for high-quality specialty glass particularly in the
areas that come into direct contact with molten glass AZS fused cast refractoriesExcellent resistance to corrosion Alumina fused refractoriesExcellent performance against contamination to molten glass
AZS fused cast refractoriesZilconiteTM (ZB) series
Monolithic Refractories (1)
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Excellent strength and fireproof castable refractory composed of carefully selected fireproof aggregates and AGCrsquos alumina cement
Asahi Castertrade
Ramcretetrade Low-cement castable with excellent strength
erosion-resistance and extremely low porosity It also has high corrosion resistance and excellent high temperature strength
Monolithic Refractories (2)
copyAGC Inc 80
Excellent thermal Insulating property equivalent to that of fiber and insulating bricks It is an environmentally-friendly non-fiber material made from AGCrsquos special raw material
THRMOTECT WALLTM
THERMOTECT Walltrade is a high thermal insulation furnace wall for industrial furnaces The product is a composite structure that uses a high thermal insulation grade THERMOTECTTM and it boasts the highest-level thermal insulation properties in the industry and durability The material contributes to energy conservation in industrial furnaces spanning various fields where conventional ceramic fiber could not be used
Glass Ironsteel Cement Aluminum
THERMOTECT WALLtrade Won ldquoDirector-Generalrsquos Prize The Agency for Natural Resources and Energyrdquo of ldquoProduct Category amp Business Model Categoryrdquo at Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation in 2015
THERMOTECTtrade
Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
copyAGC Inc 81
AGCrsquos chrome-free bricks for cement kilns are used by various domestic and international cement manufactures
To burn various waste materials in a cement kiln requires severe operational conditions AGCrsquos refractory bricks ensure high durability without using chrome materials which has high environmentally hazardous impacts
Lining of a cement rotary kilnChrome-free bricks for cement kilnsBNCTM series
Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
copyAGC Inc 82
AGCrsquos ceramics pigments for road surface coating include colored anti-skid aggregates which allow greater flexibility in design and heat-shielding road surface coatings which improve the abrasion resistance of the road surface
Tough Bahn
Tough BahntradeColored anti-skid aggregate
Tough Coore
Reference Road surface temperature reduce to 50when the initial temperature is 60
Tough CooretradePigments for heat-shielding road surface coatings
Thermographic view(summertime)
6151
1-5-1Marunouchi
Chiyoda-kuTokyo JAPAN
copyAGC Inc 83
- Reference
- Table of Contents
- Corporate Information
- Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
- Successive Presidents
- 組織図
- Stock Information
- Corporate History (1)
- Corporate History (2)
- AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
- AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
- AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
- AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
- Architectural Glass
- Architectural Glass Products
- Low-E Insulated Glass Units
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
- Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
- Decorative Glass
- Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
- Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
- Automotive Glass
- Automotive Glass
- IR-blocking Glass
- UV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
- Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
- Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
- Glass for Displays
- Display Glass Products
- TFT Glass Substrates
- TFT Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
- Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Bases
- New Function Glass
- Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
- 化学強化用特殊ガラス
- ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
- Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
- Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
- Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
- Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
- For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
- Electronic Materials
- Electronic Materials
- Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
- Digital Camera Materials
- Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
- Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
- Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
- Radiophotoluminesscent
- Tissue Culture Ware
- Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
- Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- Caustic Soda
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
- FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
- Fluonreg ETFE Film
- Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
- Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
- Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
- Fuel Cell Components
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsLife Science
- Life Science Products
- Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- Ceramics
- Fused Cast Refractories
- Monolithic Refractories (1)
- Monolithic Refractories (2)
- Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
- Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
- スライド番号 83
-
Electronic Materials
copyAGC Inc 50
General name Product name Product description
Synthetic quartz lens materials Synthetic quartz Synthetic quartz glass optimally designed for use in the range between vacuum ultraviolet and
near infrared
Glass fritpaste Glass frit glass paste Glass materials used mainly in the field of electronics for insulation airtight sealing and protection purposes
Optical planar devices Optical planar devicesWorld-first optical devices that integrate glass substrate technology organic thin film technology and optical design technology Developed exclusively by AGC these opticaldevices are used in optical pickups for CDs DVDs Blu-Rays and HD-DVDs and various optical devices including optical imaging devices and optical communication devices
Micro glass Aspherical glass mold lenses
High form-accuracy lenses developed based on AGCrsquos accumulated technologies in materials development press molding optical design and optical assessment Used for digital cameras and digital video cameras etc
Glass-ceramics substrate GCHPtrade for high-power LED lighting
GCHPtrade Glass-ceramics substrate for high-power LED lighting
Plastic optical fiber cable FONTEXtradeWorld-first optical fiber capable of high-capacity data communication at 10Gbps and above FONTEXtrade can transmit data even when bended or knotted tightly which cannot be done with conventional silica-based fiber or POF
Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
copyAGC Inc 51
Ceria Slurry for Polishing(CMP) Process
Lithography Process Materials and parts
Sput
terin
g
Highly-pure synthetic quartz developed by combining AGCrsquos long-established technological expertise and know-how in the fields of fine glass chemicals and ceramics
Supply substrates for photomasks and stepper lens materials and others with excellent properties such as low thermal expansion coefficients high optical transmission at deep ultraviolet rays and outstanding chemical durability etc
Customized slurry and polishing solutions that accommodate customerrsquos design policies and CMP processes taking advantage of our integrated production process starting from abrasive manufacture through to slurry
High-purity SiC （silicon carbide）
Extremely-High Purity SiC Materials
Dimensional accuracy is achieved to meet the needs of customers utilizing the leading-edge coating facilities despite its difficulty of processing
High-temperature Diffusion Process Lithography Process
Application Example
Digital Camera Materials
copyAGC Inc 52
CMOSCCD sensor
CCD blue filter is used to adjust the wavelength sensitivity between picture elements and naked eyesAvailable from 02mm thickness AGCrsquos blue filters contribute to the development of thinner cameras
CMOSCCD blue filters
Digital camera lensesBased on its accumulated technologies in materials development press molding optical design and optical assessment AGC offers lenses with high form accuracy for a wide variety of camera lenses from single-lens reflex cameras to mobile phones
Aspherical lenses for camera-equipped mobile phones
CMOSCCD blue filters
Aspherical lenses for digital cameras
Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
copyAGC Inc 53
Glass-ceramics substrate GCHPtrade enables high-brightness and high-durability for LED lighting
Respond to high-output LED applications that require high-brightness such as automotive headlights and outdoor lighting and illumination
Even in thinner substrates high-reflectivity ensures high-brightness
Excellent heat dispassion design improved the durability of the substrate under the strong heat generated by increased power output Also the reflectivity does not deteriorate over a prolonged period
Suitable for a wide range of applications as excellent moldability enables a compact and complex cavity structure
Structure of GCHPtrade
LED
High reflectivity
Highheat dissipation
Glass-Ceramics Substrate ldquoGCHPtraderdquo
Glass-Ceramics Substrate ldquoGCHPtraderdquo
GCHPtrade
Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
copyAGC Inc 54
Double clad structure of FONTEXtrade
FONTEXtrade is the worlds first optical fiber that enables high bandwidth and large capacity data communication with a transmission speed of 10Gbps or more The cable features resistance to tight bending allowing data communication which could not have achieved with existing silica-based fibers or POFs
Double cladding structure successfully prevents light from leaking out of the core (See the figure in the upper left) FONTEXtrade is an incredibly easy to handle optical fiber that doesnrsquot have any kinks that inherently form in plastic and above all allows data communication under tight knots or bends (See the figure in the lower left)
FONTEXtrade adopts a tight cord which the cable covering is directly attached to the fiber circumference (See the figure in the lower left) This leads to cost reduction and simplified terminal treatment processing allowing anyone to handle the cable with ease
FONTEX is a safe and reliable plastic optical fiber (POF) for general household use It is suitable for large-volume data transmissions which are essential for next-generation 4K-TVs and enables transmission even when it is handled roughly or is sharply bent
No light leakage even when tightly bentAchieves a minimum bending radius of 5 mm
Low refractiveindex material(2nd clad)
Refractive
Easy to Assemble and Install
A consumer fluorine-based plastic fiber featuring high transmission speed and ease of handling and
connection
FONTEXtrade
Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
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Aspherical glass lens for automotives
AGC realizes luminous intensity distribution characteristics in compliance with laws and regulations applicable for automotive head lamps
リフレクターRef
Shade
Back focus
Radiophotoluminesscent
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For personal use
リフレクター
For environmental monitoring For medical use
Radiophtoluminesscent glass for dosemeters is a type of glass for measuring devices that detect radiation dose using ultraviolet ray excitationIt can measure from low-dose range (natural radiation) to high-dose range (radiotherapy dose) This product is used for occupationally personal dose monitoring and environmental dose monitoring around nuclear power plants In recent years it is also used for dose evaluation for medical use
Tissue Culture Ware
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Provides clear images and excellent cell adhesion for high magnification microscope observation
Low cell adhesion coating
Glass based products
Other products
ECM coated products Various extracellular matrixes (ECM) are
available
Minimize the adhesion of cells and protein
Enable efficient formation of uniformly-sized spheroids in large quantity
Tissue culture ware
Various other products are available
Manufacturing Bases
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Electronic materials
Product Plants Region
GCHPtrade AGC Electronics Taiwan Taiwan
Semiconductor process materials
Kansai Plant (Takasago factory) Japan
AGC Electronics (Japan) Japan
AGC Seimi Chemical (Japan) Japan
AGC Electronics America USA
Glass fritpaste AGC Electronics (Japan) Japan
Optical materials for digital cameras
AGC Techno Glass (Japan) Japan
AGC Micro Glass Japan
AGC Micro Glass (Thailand) Thailand
Optical Coating Products Optical Coatings Japan Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
copyAGC Inc 59
AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
copyAGC Inc 60
Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
copyAGC Inc 61
General name Product usage
Caustic Soda Chemicals chemical fibers paperpulp etc
Caustic potash Chemicals potassium carbonate raw materials
Potassium carbonate Food additives detergent feedstock
Hydrochloric acid Inorganic chemicals steel and chemical seasoning
Sodium hypochlorite Bleaching pulp and textile and sterilizing tap water
Liquid chlorine Bleaching pulp and sterilizing tap water
Vinyl chloride monomer Polyvinyl chloride raw materials (VCM)
Polyvinyl chloride Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Trichloroethylene Perchloroethylen Industrial cleaner dry-cleaning solvent fluorinated gas feedstock
Methyl and ethylene chloride Silicone resin industrial cleaner extracting solvent for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals paint stripper
Chloroform Fluorochemicals
Epi-chlorohydrin Epoxy resin
Propylene oxide Raw materials for propylene glycol dipropylene glycol and polyols raw materials for non-ion surfactants
Propylene glycolRaw materials for unsaturated polyester resins and plasticizers surfactants antifreeze and coolants food additives perfume and tobacco tooth paste cosmetics and medical supplies
Polyols Rigid and flexible polyurethane foams coating adhesives and sealant elastomers
Sodium bicarbonate Food additives pharmaceuticals bath salts industrial applications and animal feeds
Caustic Soda
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Crude salt is a raw material for basic chemicals
Electrolysis system
Caustic soda is a typical alkaline product produced from electrolysis of salt AGC uses its ion-exchange membrane (Flemion) for the production of caustic soda A wide range of applications including chemical fibers paper pulp chemicals
food industry soap etc
Sodium Bicarbonate
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Flue gas neutralization effectively eliminates acidic components (SO3 and sulfuric acid mist etc) from flue gases
Eco-friendly detergent and cleanser
Before AfterApplications
Industrial cleaning Blast cleaning media Chemical cleaning new system
Flue gas treatment Flue gas neutralization
Pharmaceuticals Stomach medicine (antacid) dialysis
Home products Cleaners bath salts deodorant
Food products Baking powder PH control chemicals
AgriculturalLivestock industriesCivil engineering construction
Formula feed ingredients Animal pharmaceuticals Agrochemicals ingredientsLiquid glass soil hardening agents
Industry Fire extinguisher metal surface treatment agents neutralizer
Sodium Bicarbonate is used in various fields ranging from home products medical products to advanced technologies
As the largest sodium bicarbonate manufacture in Japan AGC will expand the grades of available products and develop new products to meet diversifying needs
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
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General name Production base Country
Caustic Soda(2 million tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinythai Thailand
Caustic potash(130000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Potassium carbonate(70000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Hydrochloric acid
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Sodium hypochlorite
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Chlor-alkali amp urethaneGeneral name Production base Country
Liquid chlorine
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinyl chloride monomer(15 million tons)
Keiyo Monomer Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Vinythai Thailand
Polyvinyl chloride(1 million tons)
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Phu My Plastics amp Chemicals Vietnam
Vinythai ThailandTrichloroethylenePerchloroethylen(30000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Ethylene chloride Kashima plant JapanMethyl chloride Chiba plant JapanChloroform Chiba plant Japan
Epi-chlorohydrin(160000 tons)
Kashima Chemical Co Ltd Japan
Vinythai ThailandPropylene oxide(110000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Propylene glycol(40000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Polyols(80000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Sodium bicarbonate(50000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan Production capacity
As of March 2019
ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
copyAGC Inc 65
FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
copyAGC Inc 66
General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo Tubing sealing wire insulation films filaments lining etc for various industries
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStraderdquo Wire insulation sealing etc
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Mold releasing films roofing and architectural facades interior finishing and photovoltaicsGreen houses
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Optical materials semiconductor processing hi-performance
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Architectural structures bridges and aircrafts
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahi Guardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Textiles paper nonwoven carpet and leather
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Ion-exchange membrane for electrolytic caustic soda production
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Refrigerants for freezerrefrigeration equipment and air conditioners
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo
Precision cleaning defluxing cleaning plastic parts dewatering drying coolant and career solvent
Fine silica Liquid chromatography packing cosmetic materials
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquo Improved leveling performance for such as floor waxResin dispersant ｒesin surface modifier
Fluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo Damp-proof coating for electronics devices oil barrier anti-flux migration anti-resin adhesion
Fluonreg ETFE Film
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200 amp moreheat-
resistance
Weathera-bility
Light transmittance
Chemical resistance
Incom-bustibility
Non-viscidity Insulation Mechanical
property
Mold releasing film
PV protection film
PV back sheet
Kitchen wall surface materials
Building
Applications
Credits Inecircs CampeloItaipava Arena Pernambuco
Fluoropolymer film with excellent heat-resistance and weatherability AGC manufactures Fluonreg ETFE Film from raw materials Major applications (see below)
Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
copyAGC Inc 68
Lumiflontrade is the worlds first solvent-soluble fluoropolymer developed based on AGCrsquos fluorine technologies and commercialized in 1982
Chemically-stable fluoropolymer demonstrates greater weatherability than conventional coating materials
Proven credibility based on more than 20 years of experience used for over 200000 buildings and facilities
Lumiflon is used for
Tokyo skytree
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Excellent weatherability
Bridge pier without Lumiflon (16 year-old)
Bridge pier with Lumiflon coating (21 year-old)
Cos
t ind
ex
Phthalic acidUrethaneAcrylicsiliconLumiflon family
Lumiflonrsquos good weatherability reduces
the life-cycle costs
Economic comparison
Durability (year)
Lumiflontrade
Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
copyAGC Inc 69
Highly durable fluorinated Water and Oil Repellent Both high performance and improved environmental profiles at the same time PFOA and PFOS free (at or above detection limits) Products available for textile paper and non-woven fabrics For paper well-suited to food packaging applications with FDA and BfR approval
Greaseproof paper (treated with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES)
Regular paper (not greaseproof)
Treated fabric with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES
Applications
Textile Car seats Carpet tiles Outdoor clothing Protective clothing Furniture(fabric-coated) Sportswearsports items Swimwear Tablecloths Umbrellaswaterproof clothing Uniforms Shoes
Non-woven Air filters Automotive interiors Masks Medical gowns Surgery cover cloth Wallpaper
Paper and others
Fast food packaging Food packaging boxesbags Pet food packaging Paper traystableware Naturalsynthetic leather Stonetile and other
AsahiGuardreg E-SERIES
Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
copyAGC Inc 70
AGC established production technologies for HFO-1234yf ahead of its competitors
1234yf is a new environmentally-friendly refrigerant for automobile air conditioning with a very low GWP which is 11300 or less than that of conventional products
AGC successfully reduced the global-warming potential (GWP) to about one-sixth that of conventional products while delivering equivalent performance
AMOLEAtrade helps achieve both low GWP and energy saving
AMOLEAtradeNew Refrigerant for Air-conditioners
AMOLEAtrade-1234yfNew-generation Automobile Refrigerant
Fuel Cell Components
copyAGC Inc 71
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
AGC develops and manufactures fluorine based polymer electrolyte (ionomer) for membrane and electrode and offers components optimal for MEA (membrane-electrode assembly) which determines the performance of fuel cells
Stack
Fuel Processor system
Peripheral devices
MEA makersAuto makers
【For Electrode】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
【For Membrane】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
AGCrsquos focus areas
Assemble
Hydrogen
Air
(Ionomer) (MEA) (Stack) (Power generation system)
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 72
Fluorochemicals amp specialty chemicalsGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd England
AGC Chemicals Americas Inc Americas
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStrade rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Kashima plant Japan
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahiGuardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Chiba plantJapan
Kashima plant
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Fine silica Asahi Glass Si-Tech Japan
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquoFluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo
AGC Seimi Chemical Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsLife Science
copyAGC Inc 73
Life Science Products
copyAGC Inc 74
General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients (Including biopharmaceuticals)
Intermediate and active pharmaceutical ingredients intermediate and active agricultural ingredients
Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
copyAGC Inc 75
Culture Separation
Main fermentation tank for recombinant microorganisms (Up to 4500L)
Separation of culture supernatant and cells
AGC offers biopharmaceutical (recombinant protein) manufacturing services Under the PMDA license AGC conducts production of biopharmaceutical APIs in compliance with GMP AGC also offers protein expression and process development services
Purification
High-level purification of target protein
Production process
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 76
Life ScienceGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients(Including biopharmaceuticals)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Wakasa Chemicals Japan
AGC BiologicsAmericas Denmark Germany
Malgrat Pharma Chemicals SLU Spain
As of March 2019
Ceramics
copyAGC Inc 77
Fused Cast Refractories
copyAGC Inc 78
Zirconia fused cast refractoriesldquoZB-X950rdquo series
Alumina fused cast refractoriesMarsniteTM (MB) series
AGC offers a full line-up of fused cast refractories for glass melting furnaces to meet various customer needs Zirconia fused cast refractoriesOptimal for use in melting furnaces for high-quality specialty glass particularly in the
areas that come into direct contact with molten glass AZS fused cast refractoriesExcellent resistance to corrosion Alumina fused refractoriesExcellent performance against contamination to molten glass
AZS fused cast refractoriesZilconiteTM (ZB) series
Monolithic Refractories (1)
copyAGC Inc 79
Excellent strength and fireproof castable refractory composed of carefully selected fireproof aggregates and AGCrsquos alumina cement
Asahi Castertrade
Ramcretetrade Low-cement castable with excellent strength
erosion-resistance and extremely low porosity It also has high corrosion resistance and excellent high temperature strength
Monolithic Refractories (2)
copyAGC Inc 80
Excellent thermal Insulating property equivalent to that of fiber and insulating bricks It is an environmentally-friendly non-fiber material made from AGCrsquos special raw material
THRMOTECT WALLTM
THERMOTECT Walltrade is a high thermal insulation furnace wall for industrial furnaces The product is a composite structure that uses a high thermal insulation grade THERMOTECTTM and it boasts the highest-level thermal insulation properties in the industry and durability The material contributes to energy conservation in industrial furnaces spanning various fields where conventional ceramic fiber could not be used
Glass Ironsteel Cement Aluminum
THERMOTECT WALLtrade Won ldquoDirector-Generalrsquos Prize The Agency for Natural Resources and Energyrdquo of ldquoProduct Category amp Business Model Categoryrdquo at Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation in 2015
THERMOTECTtrade
Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
copyAGC Inc 81
AGCrsquos chrome-free bricks for cement kilns are used by various domestic and international cement manufactures
To burn various waste materials in a cement kiln requires severe operational conditions AGCrsquos refractory bricks ensure high durability without using chrome materials which has high environmentally hazardous impacts
Lining of a cement rotary kilnChrome-free bricks for cement kilnsBNCTM series
Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
copyAGC Inc 82
AGCrsquos ceramics pigments for road surface coating include colored anti-skid aggregates which allow greater flexibility in design and heat-shielding road surface coatings which improve the abrasion resistance of the road surface
Tough Bahn
Tough BahntradeColored anti-skid aggregate
Tough Coore
Reference Road surface temperature reduce to 50when the initial temperature is 60
Tough CooretradePigments for heat-shielding road surface coatings
Thermographic view(summertime)
6151
1-5-1Marunouchi
Chiyoda-kuTokyo JAPAN
copyAGC Inc 83
- Reference
- Table of Contents
- Corporate Information
- Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
- Successive Presidents
- 組織図
- Stock Information
- Corporate History (1)
- Corporate History (2)
- AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
- AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
- AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
- AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
- Architectural Glass
- Architectural Glass Products
- Low-E Insulated Glass Units
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
- Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
- Decorative Glass
- Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
- Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
- Automotive Glass
- Automotive Glass
- IR-blocking Glass
- UV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
- Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
- Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
- Glass for Displays
- Display Glass Products
- TFT Glass Substrates
- TFT Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
- Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Bases
- New Function Glass
- Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
- 化学強化用特殊ガラス
- ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
- Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
- Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
- Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
- Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
- For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
- Electronic Materials
- Electronic Materials
- Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
- Digital Camera Materials
- Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
- Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
- Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
- Radiophotoluminesscent
- Tissue Culture Ware
- Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
- Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- Caustic Soda
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
- FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
- Fluonreg ETFE Film
- Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
- Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
- Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
- Fuel Cell Components
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsLife Science
- Life Science Products
- Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- Ceramics
- Fused Cast Refractories
- Monolithic Refractories (1)
- Monolithic Refractories (2)
- Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
- Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
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Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
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Ceria Slurry for Polishing(CMP) Process
Lithography Process Materials and parts
Sput
terin
g
Highly-pure synthetic quartz developed by combining AGCrsquos long-established technological expertise and know-how in the fields of fine glass chemicals and ceramics
Supply substrates for photomasks and stepper lens materials and others with excellent properties such as low thermal expansion coefficients high optical transmission at deep ultraviolet rays and outstanding chemical durability etc
Customized slurry and polishing solutions that accommodate customerrsquos design policies and CMP processes taking advantage of our integrated production process starting from abrasive manufacture through to slurry
High-purity SiC （silicon carbide）
Extremely-High Purity SiC Materials
Dimensional accuracy is achieved to meet the needs of customers utilizing the leading-edge coating facilities despite its difficulty of processing
High-temperature Diffusion Process Lithography Process
Application Example
Digital Camera Materials
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CMOSCCD sensor
CCD blue filter is used to adjust the wavelength sensitivity between picture elements and naked eyesAvailable from 02mm thickness AGCrsquos blue filters contribute to the development of thinner cameras
CMOSCCD blue filters
Digital camera lensesBased on its accumulated technologies in materials development press molding optical design and optical assessment AGC offers lenses with high form accuracy for a wide variety of camera lenses from single-lens reflex cameras to mobile phones
Aspherical lenses for camera-equipped mobile phones
CMOSCCD blue filters
Aspherical lenses for digital cameras
Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
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Glass-ceramics substrate GCHPtrade enables high-brightness and high-durability for LED lighting
Respond to high-output LED applications that require high-brightness such as automotive headlights and outdoor lighting and illumination
Even in thinner substrates high-reflectivity ensures high-brightness
Excellent heat dispassion design improved the durability of the substrate under the strong heat generated by increased power output Also the reflectivity does not deteriorate over a prolonged period
Suitable for a wide range of applications as excellent moldability enables a compact and complex cavity structure
Structure of GCHPtrade
LED
High reflectivity
Highheat dissipation
Glass-Ceramics Substrate ldquoGCHPtraderdquo
Glass-Ceramics Substrate ldquoGCHPtraderdquo
GCHPtrade
Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
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Double clad structure of FONTEXtrade
FONTEXtrade is the worlds first optical fiber that enables high bandwidth and large capacity data communication with a transmission speed of 10Gbps or more The cable features resistance to tight bending allowing data communication which could not have achieved with existing silica-based fibers or POFs
Double cladding structure successfully prevents light from leaking out of the core (See the figure in the upper left) FONTEXtrade is an incredibly easy to handle optical fiber that doesnrsquot have any kinks that inherently form in plastic and above all allows data communication under tight knots or bends (See the figure in the lower left)
FONTEXtrade adopts a tight cord which the cable covering is directly attached to the fiber circumference (See the figure in the lower left) This leads to cost reduction and simplified terminal treatment processing allowing anyone to handle the cable with ease
FONTEX is a safe and reliable plastic optical fiber (POF) for general household use It is suitable for large-volume data transmissions which are essential for next-generation 4K-TVs and enables transmission even when it is handled roughly or is sharply bent
No light leakage even when tightly bentAchieves a minimum bending radius of 5 mm
Low refractiveindex material(2nd clad)
Refractive
Easy to Assemble and Install
A consumer fluorine-based plastic fiber featuring high transmission speed and ease of handling and
connection
FONTEXtrade
Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
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Aspherical glass lens for automotives
AGC realizes luminous intensity distribution characteristics in compliance with laws and regulations applicable for automotive head lamps
リフレクターRef
Shade
Back focus
Radiophotoluminesscent
copyAGC Inc 56
For personal use
リフレクター
For environmental monitoring For medical use
Radiophtoluminesscent glass for dosemeters is a type of glass for measuring devices that detect radiation dose using ultraviolet ray excitationIt can measure from low-dose range (natural radiation) to high-dose range (radiotherapy dose) This product is used for occupationally personal dose monitoring and environmental dose monitoring around nuclear power plants In recent years it is also used for dose evaluation for medical use
Tissue Culture Ware
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Provides clear images and excellent cell adhesion for high magnification microscope observation
Low cell adhesion coating
Glass based products
Other products
ECM coated products Various extracellular matrixes (ECM) are
available
Minimize the adhesion of cells and protein
Enable efficient formation of uniformly-sized spheroids in large quantity
Tissue culture ware
Various other products are available
Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 58
Electronic materials
Product Plants Region
GCHPtrade AGC Electronics Taiwan Taiwan
Semiconductor process materials
Kansai Plant (Takasago factory) Japan
AGC Electronics (Japan) Japan
AGC Seimi Chemical (Japan) Japan
AGC Electronics America USA
Glass fritpaste AGC Electronics (Japan) Japan
Optical materials for digital cameras
AGC Techno Glass (Japan) Japan
AGC Micro Glass Japan
AGC Micro Glass (Thailand) Thailand
Optical Coating Products Optical Coatings Japan Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
copyAGC Inc 59
AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
copyAGC Inc 60
Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
copyAGC Inc 61
General name Product usage
Caustic Soda Chemicals chemical fibers paperpulp etc
Caustic potash Chemicals potassium carbonate raw materials
Potassium carbonate Food additives detergent feedstock
Hydrochloric acid Inorganic chemicals steel and chemical seasoning
Sodium hypochlorite Bleaching pulp and textile and sterilizing tap water
Liquid chlorine Bleaching pulp and sterilizing tap water
Vinyl chloride monomer Polyvinyl chloride raw materials (VCM)
Polyvinyl chloride Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Trichloroethylene Perchloroethylen Industrial cleaner dry-cleaning solvent fluorinated gas feedstock
Methyl and ethylene chloride Silicone resin industrial cleaner extracting solvent for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals paint stripper
Chloroform Fluorochemicals
Epi-chlorohydrin Epoxy resin
Propylene oxide Raw materials for propylene glycol dipropylene glycol and polyols raw materials for non-ion surfactants
Propylene glycolRaw materials for unsaturated polyester resins and plasticizers surfactants antifreeze and coolants food additives perfume and tobacco tooth paste cosmetics and medical supplies
Polyols Rigid and flexible polyurethane foams coating adhesives and sealant elastomers
Sodium bicarbonate Food additives pharmaceuticals bath salts industrial applications and animal feeds
Caustic Soda
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Crude salt is a raw material for basic chemicals
Electrolysis system
Caustic soda is a typical alkaline product produced from electrolysis of salt AGC uses its ion-exchange membrane (Flemion) for the production of caustic soda A wide range of applications including chemical fibers paper pulp chemicals
food industry soap etc
Sodium Bicarbonate
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Flue gas neutralization effectively eliminates acidic components (SO3 and sulfuric acid mist etc) from flue gases
Eco-friendly detergent and cleanser
Before AfterApplications
Industrial cleaning Blast cleaning media Chemical cleaning new system
Flue gas treatment Flue gas neutralization
Pharmaceuticals Stomach medicine (antacid) dialysis
Home products Cleaners bath salts deodorant
Food products Baking powder PH control chemicals
AgriculturalLivestock industriesCivil engineering construction
Formula feed ingredients Animal pharmaceuticals Agrochemicals ingredientsLiquid glass soil hardening agents
Industry Fire extinguisher metal surface treatment agents neutralizer
Sodium Bicarbonate is used in various fields ranging from home products medical products to advanced technologies
As the largest sodium bicarbonate manufacture in Japan AGC will expand the grades of available products and develop new products to meet diversifying needs
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
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General name Production base Country
Caustic Soda(2 million tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinythai Thailand
Caustic potash(130000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Potassium carbonate(70000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Hydrochloric acid
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Sodium hypochlorite
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Chlor-alkali amp urethaneGeneral name Production base Country
Liquid chlorine
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinyl chloride monomer(15 million tons)
Keiyo Monomer Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Vinythai Thailand
Polyvinyl chloride(1 million tons)
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Phu My Plastics amp Chemicals Vietnam
Vinythai ThailandTrichloroethylenePerchloroethylen(30000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Ethylene chloride Kashima plant JapanMethyl chloride Chiba plant JapanChloroform Chiba plant Japan
Epi-chlorohydrin(160000 tons)
Kashima Chemical Co Ltd Japan
Vinythai ThailandPropylene oxide(110000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Propylene glycol(40000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Polyols(80000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Sodium bicarbonate(50000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan Production capacity
As of March 2019
ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
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FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
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General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo Tubing sealing wire insulation films filaments lining etc for various industries
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStraderdquo Wire insulation sealing etc
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Mold releasing films roofing and architectural facades interior finishing and photovoltaicsGreen houses
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Optical materials semiconductor processing hi-performance
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Architectural structures bridges and aircrafts
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahi Guardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Textiles paper nonwoven carpet and leather
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Ion-exchange membrane for electrolytic caustic soda production
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Refrigerants for freezerrefrigeration equipment and air conditioners
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo
Precision cleaning defluxing cleaning plastic parts dewatering drying coolant and career solvent
Fine silica Liquid chromatography packing cosmetic materials
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquo Improved leveling performance for such as floor waxResin dispersant ｒesin surface modifier
Fluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo Damp-proof coating for electronics devices oil barrier anti-flux migration anti-resin adhesion
Fluonreg ETFE Film
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200 amp moreheat-
resistance
Weathera-bility
Light transmittance
Chemical resistance
Incom-bustibility
Non-viscidity Insulation Mechanical
property
Mold releasing film
PV protection film
PV back sheet
Kitchen wall surface materials
Building
Applications
Credits Inecircs CampeloItaipava Arena Pernambuco
Fluoropolymer film with excellent heat-resistance and weatherability AGC manufactures Fluonreg ETFE Film from raw materials Major applications (see below)
Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
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Lumiflontrade is the worlds first solvent-soluble fluoropolymer developed based on AGCrsquos fluorine technologies and commercialized in 1982
Chemically-stable fluoropolymer demonstrates greater weatherability than conventional coating materials
Proven credibility based on more than 20 years of experience used for over 200000 buildings and facilities
Lumiflon is used for
Tokyo skytree
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Excellent weatherability
Bridge pier without Lumiflon (16 year-old)
Bridge pier with Lumiflon coating (21 year-old)
Cos
t ind
ex
Phthalic acidUrethaneAcrylicsiliconLumiflon family
Lumiflonrsquos good weatherability reduces
the life-cycle costs
Economic comparison
Durability (year)
Lumiflontrade
Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
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Highly durable fluorinated Water and Oil Repellent Both high performance and improved environmental profiles at the same time PFOA and PFOS free (at or above detection limits) Products available for textile paper and non-woven fabrics For paper well-suited to food packaging applications with FDA and BfR approval
Greaseproof paper (treated with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES)
Regular paper (not greaseproof)
Treated fabric with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES
Applications
Textile Car seats Carpet tiles Outdoor clothing Protective clothing Furniture(fabric-coated) Sportswearsports items Swimwear Tablecloths Umbrellaswaterproof clothing Uniforms Shoes
Non-woven Air filters Automotive interiors Masks Medical gowns Surgery cover cloth Wallpaper
Paper and others
Fast food packaging Food packaging boxesbags Pet food packaging Paper traystableware Naturalsynthetic leather Stonetile and other
AsahiGuardreg E-SERIES
Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
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AGC established production technologies for HFO-1234yf ahead of its competitors
1234yf is a new environmentally-friendly refrigerant for automobile air conditioning with a very low GWP which is 11300 or less than that of conventional products
AGC successfully reduced the global-warming potential (GWP) to about one-sixth that of conventional products while delivering equivalent performance
AMOLEAtrade helps achieve both low GWP and energy saving
AMOLEAtradeNew Refrigerant for Air-conditioners
AMOLEAtrade-1234yfNew-generation Automobile Refrigerant
Fuel Cell Components
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Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
AGC develops and manufactures fluorine based polymer electrolyte (ionomer) for membrane and electrode and offers components optimal for MEA (membrane-electrode assembly) which determines the performance of fuel cells
Stack
Fuel Processor system
Peripheral devices
MEA makersAuto makers
【For Electrode】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
【For Membrane】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
AGCrsquos focus areas
Assemble
Hydrogen
Air
(Ionomer) (MEA) (Stack) (Power generation system)
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
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Fluorochemicals amp specialty chemicalsGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd England
AGC Chemicals Americas Inc Americas
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStrade rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Kashima plant Japan
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahiGuardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Chiba plantJapan
Kashima plant
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Fine silica Asahi Glass Si-Tech Japan
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquoFluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo
AGC Seimi Chemical Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsLife Science
copyAGC Inc 73
Life Science Products
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General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients (Including biopharmaceuticals)
Intermediate and active pharmaceutical ingredients intermediate and active agricultural ingredients
Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
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Culture Separation
Main fermentation tank for recombinant microorganisms (Up to 4500L)
Separation of culture supernatant and cells
AGC offers biopharmaceutical (recombinant protein) manufacturing services Under the PMDA license AGC conducts production of biopharmaceutical APIs in compliance with GMP AGC also offers protein expression and process development services
Purification
High-level purification of target protein
Production process
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
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Life ScienceGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients(Including biopharmaceuticals)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Wakasa Chemicals Japan
AGC BiologicsAmericas Denmark Germany
Malgrat Pharma Chemicals SLU Spain
As of March 2019
Ceramics
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Fused Cast Refractories
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Zirconia fused cast refractoriesldquoZB-X950rdquo series
Alumina fused cast refractoriesMarsniteTM (MB) series
AGC offers a full line-up of fused cast refractories for glass melting furnaces to meet various customer needs Zirconia fused cast refractoriesOptimal for use in melting furnaces for high-quality specialty glass particularly in the
areas that come into direct contact with molten glass AZS fused cast refractoriesExcellent resistance to corrosion Alumina fused refractoriesExcellent performance against contamination to molten glass
AZS fused cast refractoriesZilconiteTM (ZB) series
Monolithic Refractories (1)
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Excellent strength and fireproof castable refractory composed of carefully selected fireproof aggregates and AGCrsquos alumina cement
Asahi Castertrade
Ramcretetrade Low-cement castable with excellent strength
erosion-resistance and extremely low porosity It also has high corrosion resistance and excellent high temperature strength
Monolithic Refractories (2)
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Excellent thermal Insulating property equivalent to that of fiber and insulating bricks It is an environmentally-friendly non-fiber material made from AGCrsquos special raw material
THRMOTECT WALLTM
THERMOTECT Walltrade is a high thermal insulation furnace wall for industrial furnaces The product is a composite structure that uses a high thermal insulation grade THERMOTECTTM and it boasts the highest-level thermal insulation properties in the industry and durability The material contributes to energy conservation in industrial furnaces spanning various fields where conventional ceramic fiber could not be used
Glass Ironsteel Cement Aluminum
THERMOTECT WALLtrade Won ldquoDirector-Generalrsquos Prize The Agency for Natural Resources and Energyrdquo of ldquoProduct Category amp Business Model Categoryrdquo at Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation in 2015
THERMOTECTtrade
Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
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AGCrsquos chrome-free bricks for cement kilns are used by various domestic and international cement manufactures
To burn various waste materials in a cement kiln requires severe operational conditions AGCrsquos refractory bricks ensure high durability without using chrome materials which has high environmentally hazardous impacts
Lining of a cement rotary kilnChrome-free bricks for cement kilnsBNCTM series
Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
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AGCrsquos ceramics pigments for road surface coating include colored anti-skid aggregates which allow greater flexibility in design and heat-shielding road surface coatings which improve the abrasion resistance of the road surface
Tough Bahn
Tough BahntradeColored anti-skid aggregate
Tough Coore
Reference Road surface temperature reduce to 50when the initial temperature is 60
Tough CooretradePigments for heat-shielding road surface coatings
Thermographic view(summertime)
6151
1-5-1Marunouchi
Chiyoda-kuTokyo JAPAN
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- Reference
- Table of Contents
- Corporate Information
- Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
- Successive Presidents
- 組織図
- Stock Information
- Corporate History (1)
- Corporate History (2)
- AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
- AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
- AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
- AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
- Architectural Glass
- Architectural Glass Products
- Low-E Insulated Glass Units
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
- Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
- Decorative Glass
- Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
- Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
- Automotive Glass
- Automotive Glass
- IR-blocking Glass
- UV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
- Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
- Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
- Glass for Displays
- Display Glass Products
- TFT Glass Substrates
- TFT Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
- Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Bases
- New Function Glass
- Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
- 化学強化用特殊ガラス
- ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
- Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
- Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
- Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
- Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
- For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
- Electronic Materials
- Electronic Materials
- Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
- Digital Camera Materials
- Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
- Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
- Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
- Radiophotoluminesscent
- Tissue Culture Ware
- Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
- Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- Caustic Soda
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
- FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
- Fluonreg ETFE Film
- Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
- Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
- Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
- Fuel Cell Components
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsLife Science
- Life Science Products
- Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- Ceramics
- Fused Cast Refractories
- Monolithic Refractories (1)
- Monolithic Refractories (2)
- Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
- Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
- スライド番号 83
-
Digital Camera Materials
copyAGC Inc 52
CMOSCCD sensor
CCD blue filter is used to adjust the wavelength sensitivity between picture elements and naked eyesAvailable from 02mm thickness AGCrsquos blue filters contribute to the development of thinner cameras
CMOSCCD blue filters
Digital camera lensesBased on its accumulated technologies in materials development press molding optical design and optical assessment AGC offers lenses with high form accuracy for a wide variety of camera lenses from single-lens reflex cameras to mobile phones
Aspherical lenses for camera-equipped mobile phones
CMOSCCD blue filters
Aspherical lenses for digital cameras
Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
copyAGC Inc 53
Glass-ceramics substrate GCHPtrade enables high-brightness and high-durability for LED lighting
Respond to high-output LED applications that require high-brightness such as automotive headlights and outdoor lighting and illumination
Even in thinner substrates high-reflectivity ensures high-brightness
Excellent heat dispassion design improved the durability of the substrate under the strong heat generated by increased power output Also the reflectivity does not deteriorate over a prolonged period
Suitable for a wide range of applications as excellent moldability enables a compact and complex cavity structure
Structure of GCHPtrade
LED
High reflectivity
Highheat dissipation
Glass-Ceramics Substrate ldquoGCHPtraderdquo
Glass-Ceramics Substrate ldquoGCHPtraderdquo
GCHPtrade
Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
copyAGC Inc 54
Double clad structure of FONTEXtrade
FONTEXtrade is the worlds first optical fiber that enables high bandwidth and large capacity data communication with a transmission speed of 10Gbps or more The cable features resistance to tight bending allowing data communication which could not have achieved with existing silica-based fibers or POFs
Double cladding structure successfully prevents light from leaking out of the core (See the figure in the upper left) FONTEXtrade is an incredibly easy to handle optical fiber that doesnrsquot have any kinks that inherently form in plastic and above all allows data communication under tight knots or bends (See the figure in the lower left)
FONTEXtrade adopts a tight cord which the cable covering is directly attached to the fiber circumference (See the figure in the lower left) This leads to cost reduction and simplified terminal treatment processing allowing anyone to handle the cable with ease
FONTEX is a safe and reliable plastic optical fiber (POF) for general household use It is suitable for large-volume data transmissions which are essential for next-generation 4K-TVs and enables transmission even when it is handled roughly or is sharply bent
No light leakage even when tightly bentAchieves a minimum bending radius of 5 mm
Low refractiveindex material(2nd clad)
Refractive
Easy to Assemble and Install
A consumer fluorine-based plastic fiber featuring high transmission speed and ease of handling and
connection
FONTEXtrade
Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
copyAGC Inc 55
Aspherical glass lens for automotives
AGC realizes luminous intensity distribution characteristics in compliance with laws and regulations applicable for automotive head lamps
リフレクターRef
Shade
Back focus
Radiophotoluminesscent
copyAGC Inc 56
For personal use
リフレクター
For environmental monitoring For medical use
Radiophtoluminesscent glass for dosemeters is a type of glass for measuring devices that detect radiation dose using ultraviolet ray excitationIt can measure from low-dose range (natural radiation) to high-dose range (radiotherapy dose) This product is used for occupationally personal dose monitoring and environmental dose monitoring around nuclear power plants In recent years it is also used for dose evaluation for medical use
Tissue Culture Ware
copyAGC Inc 57
Provides clear images and excellent cell adhesion for high magnification microscope observation
Low cell adhesion coating
Glass based products
Other products
ECM coated products Various extracellular matrixes (ECM) are
available
Minimize the adhesion of cells and protein
Enable efficient formation of uniformly-sized spheroids in large quantity
Tissue culture ware
Various other products are available
Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 58
Electronic materials
Product Plants Region
GCHPtrade AGC Electronics Taiwan Taiwan
Semiconductor process materials
Kansai Plant (Takasago factory) Japan
AGC Electronics (Japan) Japan
AGC Seimi Chemical (Japan) Japan
AGC Electronics America USA
Glass fritpaste AGC Electronics (Japan) Japan
Optical materials for digital cameras
AGC Techno Glass (Japan) Japan
AGC Micro Glass Japan
AGC Micro Glass (Thailand) Thailand
Optical Coating Products Optical Coatings Japan Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
copyAGC Inc 59
AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
copyAGC Inc 60
Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
copyAGC Inc 61
General name Product usage
Caustic Soda Chemicals chemical fibers paperpulp etc
Caustic potash Chemicals potassium carbonate raw materials
Potassium carbonate Food additives detergent feedstock
Hydrochloric acid Inorganic chemicals steel and chemical seasoning
Sodium hypochlorite Bleaching pulp and textile and sterilizing tap water
Liquid chlorine Bleaching pulp and sterilizing tap water
Vinyl chloride monomer Polyvinyl chloride raw materials (VCM)
Polyvinyl chloride Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Trichloroethylene Perchloroethylen Industrial cleaner dry-cleaning solvent fluorinated gas feedstock
Methyl and ethylene chloride Silicone resin industrial cleaner extracting solvent for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals paint stripper
Chloroform Fluorochemicals
Epi-chlorohydrin Epoxy resin
Propylene oxide Raw materials for propylene glycol dipropylene glycol and polyols raw materials for non-ion surfactants
Propylene glycolRaw materials for unsaturated polyester resins and plasticizers surfactants antifreeze and coolants food additives perfume and tobacco tooth paste cosmetics and medical supplies
Polyols Rigid and flexible polyurethane foams coating adhesives and sealant elastomers
Sodium bicarbonate Food additives pharmaceuticals bath salts industrial applications and animal feeds
Caustic Soda
copyAGC Inc 62
Crude salt is a raw material for basic chemicals
Electrolysis system
Caustic soda is a typical alkaline product produced from electrolysis of salt AGC uses its ion-exchange membrane (Flemion) for the production of caustic soda A wide range of applications including chemical fibers paper pulp chemicals
food industry soap etc
Sodium Bicarbonate
copyAGC Inc 63
Flue gas neutralization effectively eliminates acidic components (SO3 and sulfuric acid mist etc) from flue gases
Eco-friendly detergent and cleanser
Before AfterApplications
Industrial cleaning Blast cleaning media Chemical cleaning new system
Flue gas treatment Flue gas neutralization
Pharmaceuticals Stomach medicine (antacid) dialysis
Home products Cleaners bath salts deodorant
Food products Baking powder PH control chemicals
AgriculturalLivestock industriesCivil engineering construction
Formula feed ingredients Animal pharmaceuticals Agrochemicals ingredientsLiquid glass soil hardening agents
Industry Fire extinguisher metal surface treatment agents neutralizer
Sodium Bicarbonate is used in various fields ranging from home products medical products to advanced technologies
As the largest sodium bicarbonate manufacture in Japan AGC will expand the grades of available products and develop new products to meet diversifying needs
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 64
General name Production base Country
Caustic Soda(2 million tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinythai Thailand
Caustic potash(130000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Potassium carbonate(70000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Hydrochloric acid
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Sodium hypochlorite
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Chlor-alkali amp urethaneGeneral name Production base Country
Liquid chlorine
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinyl chloride monomer(15 million tons)
Keiyo Monomer Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Vinythai Thailand
Polyvinyl chloride(1 million tons)
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Phu My Plastics amp Chemicals Vietnam
Vinythai ThailandTrichloroethylenePerchloroethylen(30000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Ethylene chloride Kashima plant JapanMethyl chloride Chiba plant JapanChloroform Chiba plant Japan
Epi-chlorohydrin(160000 tons)
Kashima Chemical Co Ltd Japan
Vinythai ThailandPropylene oxide(110000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Propylene glycol(40000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Polyols(80000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Sodium bicarbonate(50000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan Production capacity
As of March 2019
ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
copyAGC Inc 65
FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
copyAGC Inc 66
General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo Tubing sealing wire insulation films filaments lining etc for various industries
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStraderdquo Wire insulation sealing etc
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Mold releasing films roofing and architectural facades interior finishing and photovoltaicsGreen houses
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Optical materials semiconductor processing hi-performance
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Architectural structures bridges and aircrafts
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahi Guardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Textiles paper nonwoven carpet and leather
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Ion-exchange membrane for electrolytic caustic soda production
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Refrigerants for freezerrefrigeration equipment and air conditioners
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo
Precision cleaning defluxing cleaning plastic parts dewatering drying coolant and career solvent
Fine silica Liquid chromatography packing cosmetic materials
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquo Improved leveling performance for such as floor waxResin dispersant ｒesin surface modifier
Fluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo Damp-proof coating for electronics devices oil barrier anti-flux migration anti-resin adhesion
Fluonreg ETFE Film
copyAGC Inc 67
200 amp moreheat-
resistance
Weathera-bility
Light transmittance
Chemical resistance
Incom-bustibility
Non-viscidity Insulation Mechanical
property
Mold releasing film
PV protection film
PV back sheet
Kitchen wall surface materials
Building
Applications
Credits Inecircs CampeloItaipava Arena Pernambuco
Fluoropolymer film with excellent heat-resistance and weatherability AGC manufactures Fluonreg ETFE Film from raw materials Major applications (see below)
Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
copyAGC Inc 68
Lumiflontrade is the worlds first solvent-soluble fluoropolymer developed based on AGCrsquos fluorine technologies and commercialized in 1982
Chemically-stable fluoropolymer demonstrates greater weatherability than conventional coating materials
Proven credibility based on more than 20 years of experience used for over 200000 buildings and facilities
Lumiflon is used for
Tokyo skytree
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Excellent weatherability
Bridge pier without Lumiflon (16 year-old)
Bridge pier with Lumiflon coating (21 year-old)
Cos
t ind
ex
Phthalic acidUrethaneAcrylicsiliconLumiflon family
Lumiflonrsquos good weatherability reduces
the life-cycle costs
Economic comparison
Durability (year)
Lumiflontrade
Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
copyAGC Inc 69
Highly durable fluorinated Water and Oil Repellent Both high performance and improved environmental profiles at the same time PFOA and PFOS free (at or above detection limits) Products available for textile paper and non-woven fabrics For paper well-suited to food packaging applications with FDA and BfR approval
Greaseproof paper (treated with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES)
Regular paper (not greaseproof)
Treated fabric with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES
Applications
Textile Car seats Carpet tiles Outdoor clothing Protective clothing Furniture(fabric-coated) Sportswearsports items Swimwear Tablecloths Umbrellaswaterproof clothing Uniforms Shoes
Non-woven Air filters Automotive interiors Masks Medical gowns Surgery cover cloth Wallpaper
Paper and others
Fast food packaging Food packaging boxesbags Pet food packaging Paper traystableware Naturalsynthetic leather Stonetile and other
AsahiGuardreg E-SERIES
Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
copyAGC Inc 70
AGC established production technologies for HFO-1234yf ahead of its competitors
1234yf is a new environmentally-friendly refrigerant for automobile air conditioning with a very low GWP which is 11300 or less than that of conventional products
AGC successfully reduced the global-warming potential (GWP) to about one-sixth that of conventional products while delivering equivalent performance
AMOLEAtrade helps achieve both low GWP and energy saving
AMOLEAtradeNew Refrigerant for Air-conditioners
AMOLEAtrade-1234yfNew-generation Automobile Refrigerant
Fuel Cell Components
copyAGC Inc 71
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
AGC develops and manufactures fluorine based polymer electrolyte (ionomer) for membrane and electrode and offers components optimal for MEA (membrane-electrode assembly) which determines the performance of fuel cells
Stack
Fuel Processor system
Peripheral devices
MEA makersAuto makers
【For Electrode】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
【For Membrane】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
AGCrsquos focus areas
Assemble
Hydrogen
Air
(Ionomer) (MEA) (Stack) (Power generation system)
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 72
Fluorochemicals amp specialty chemicalsGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd England
AGC Chemicals Americas Inc Americas
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStrade rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Kashima plant Japan
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahiGuardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Chiba plantJapan
Kashima plant
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Fine silica Asahi Glass Si-Tech Japan
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquoFluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo
AGC Seimi Chemical Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsLife Science
copyAGC Inc 73
Life Science Products
copyAGC Inc 74
General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients (Including biopharmaceuticals)
Intermediate and active pharmaceutical ingredients intermediate and active agricultural ingredients
Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
copyAGC Inc 75
Culture Separation
Main fermentation tank for recombinant microorganisms (Up to 4500L)
Separation of culture supernatant and cells
AGC offers biopharmaceutical (recombinant protein) manufacturing services Under the PMDA license AGC conducts production of biopharmaceutical APIs in compliance with GMP AGC also offers protein expression and process development services
Purification
High-level purification of target protein
Production process
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 76
Life ScienceGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients(Including biopharmaceuticals)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Wakasa Chemicals Japan
AGC BiologicsAmericas Denmark Germany
Malgrat Pharma Chemicals SLU Spain
As of March 2019
Ceramics
copyAGC Inc 77
Fused Cast Refractories
copyAGC Inc 78
Zirconia fused cast refractoriesldquoZB-X950rdquo series
Alumina fused cast refractoriesMarsniteTM (MB) series
AGC offers a full line-up of fused cast refractories for glass melting furnaces to meet various customer needs Zirconia fused cast refractoriesOptimal for use in melting furnaces for high-quality specialty glass particularly in the
areas that come into direct contact with molten glass AZS fused cast refractoriesExcellent resistance to corrosion Alumina fused refractoriesExcellent performance against contamination to molten glass
AZS fused cast refractoriesZilconiteTM (ZB) series
Monolithic Refractories (1)
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Excellent strength and fireproof castable refractory composed of carefully selected fireproof aggregates and AGCrsquos alumina cement
Asahi Castertrade
Ramcretetrade Low-cement castable with excellent strength
erosion-resistance and extremely low porosity It also has high corrosion resistance and excellent high temperature strength
Monolithic Refractories (2)
copyAGC Inc 80
Excellent thermal Insulating property equivalent to that of fiber and insulating bricks It is an environmentally-friendly non-fiber material made from AGCrsquos special raw material
THRMOTECT WALLTM
THERMOTECT Walltrade is a high thermal insulation furnace wall for industrial furnaces The product is a composite structure that uses a high thermal insulation grade THERMOTECTTM and it boasts the highest-level thermal insulation properties in the industry and durability The material contributes to energy conservation in industrial furnaces spanning various fields where conventional ceramic fiber could not be used
Glass Ironsteel Cement Aluminum
THERMOTECT WALLtrade Won ldquoDirector-Generalrsquos Prize The Agency for Natural Resources and Energyrdquo of ldquoProduct Category amp Business Model Categoryrdquo at Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation in 2015
THERMOTECTtrade
Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
copyAGC Inc 81
AGCrsquos chrome-free bricks for cement kilns are used by various domestic and international cement manufactures
To burn various waste materials in a cement kiln requires severe operational conditions AGCrsquos refractory bricks ensure high durability without using chrome materials which has high environmentally hazardous impacts
Lining of a cement rotary kilnChrome-free bricks for cement kilnsBNCTM series
Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
copyAGC Inc 82
AGCrsquos ceramics pigments for road surface coating include colored anti-skid aggregates which allow greater flexibility in design and heat-shielding road surface coatings which improve the abrasion resistance of the road surface
Tough Bahn
Tough BahntradeColored anti-skid aggregate
Tough Coore
Reference Road surface temperature reduce to 50when the initial temperature is 60
Tough CooretradePigments for heat-shielding road surface coatings
Thermographic view(summertime)
6151
1-5-1Marunouchi
Chiyoda-kuTokyo JAPAN
copyAGC Inc 83
- Reference
- Table of Contents
- Corporate Information
- Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
- Successive Presidents
- 組織図
- Stock Information
- Corporate History (1)
- Corporate History (2)
- AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
- AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
- AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
- AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
- Architectural Glass
- Architectural Glass Products
- Low-E Insulated Glass Units
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
- Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
- Decorative Glass
- Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
- Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
- Automotive Glass
- Automotive Glass
- IR-blocking Glass
- UV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
- Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
- Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
- Glass for Displays
- Display Glass Products
- TFT Glass Substrates
- TFT Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
- Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Bases
- New Function Glass
- Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
- 化学強化用特殊ガラス
- ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
- Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
- Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
- Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
- Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
- For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
- Electronic Materials
- Electronic Materials
- Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
- Digital Camera Materials
- Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
- Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
- Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
- Radiophotoluminesscent
- Tissue Culture Ware
- Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
- Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- Caustic Soda
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
- FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
- Fluonreg ETFE Film
- Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
- Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
- Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
- Fuel Cell Components
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsLife Science
- Life Science Products
- Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- Ceramics
- Fused Cast Refractories
- Monolithic Refractories (1)
- Monolithic Refractories (2)
- Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
- Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
- スライド番号 83
-
Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
copyAGC Inc 53
Glass-ceramics substrate GCHPtrade enables high-brightness and high-durability for LED lighting
Respond to high-output LED applications that require high-brightness such as automotive headlights and outdoor lighting and illumination
Even in thinner substrates high-reflectivity ensures high-brightness
Excellent heat dispassion design improved the durability of the substrate under the strong heat generated by increased power output Also the reflectivity does not deteriorate over a prolonged period
Suitable for a wide range of applications as excellent moldability enables a compact and complex cavity structure
Structure of GCHPtrade
LED
High reflectivity
Highheat dissipation
Glass-Ceramics Substrate ldquoGCHPtraderdquo
Glass-Ceramics Substrate ldquoGCHPtraderdquo
GCHPtrade
Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
copyAGC Inc 54
Double clad structure of FONTEXtrade
FONTEXtrade is the worlds first optical fiber that enables high bandwidth and large capacity data communication with a transmission speed of 10Gbps or more The cable features resistance to tight bending allowing data communication which could not have achieved with existing silica-based fibers or POFs
Double cladding structure successfully prevents light from leaking out of the core (See the figure in the upper left) FONTEXtrade is an incredibly easy to handle optical fiber that doesnrsquot have any kinks that inherently form in plastic and above all allows data communication under tight knots or bends (See the figure in the lower left)
FONTEXtrade adopts a tight cord which the cable covering is directly attached to the fiber circumference (See the figure in the lower left) This leads to cost reduction and simplified terminal treatment processing allowing anyone to handle the cable with ease
FONTEX is a safe and reliable plastic optical fiber (POF) for general household use It is suitable for large-volume data transmissions which are essential for next-generation 4K-TVs and enables transmission even when it is handled roughly or is sharply bent
No light leakage even when tightly bentAchieves a minimum bending radius of 5 mm
Low refractiveindex material(2nd clad)
Refractive
Easy to Assemble and Install
A consumer fluorine-based plastic fiber featuring high transmission speed and ease of handling and
connection
FONTEXtrade
Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
copyAGC Inc 55
Aspherical glass lens for automotives
AGC realizes luminous intensity distribution characteristics in compliance with laws and regulations applicable for automotive head lamps
リフレクターRef
Shade
Back focus
Radiophotoluminesscent
copyAGC Inc 56
For personal use
リフレクター
For environmental monitoring For medical use
Radiophtoluminesscent glass for dosemeters is a type of glass for measuring devices that detect radiation dose using ultraviolet ray excitationIt can measure from low-dose range (natural radiation) to high-dose range (radiotherapy dose) This product is used for occupationally personal dose monitoring and environmental dose monitoring around nuclear power plants In recent years it is also used for dose evaluation for medical use
Tissue Culture Ware
copyAGC Inc 57
Provides clear images and excellent cell adhesion for high magnification microscope observation
Low cell adhesion coating
Glass based products
Other products
ECM coated products Various extracellular matrixes (ECM) are
available
Minimize the adhesion of cells and protein
Enable efficient formation of uniformly-sized spheroids in large quantity
Tissue culture ware
Various other products are available
Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 58
Electronic materials
Product Plants Region
GCHPtrade AGC Electronics Taiwan Taiwan
Semiconductor process materials
Kansai Plant (Takasago factory) Japan
AGC Electronics (Japan) Japan
AGC Seimi Chemical (Japan) Japan
AGC Electronics America USA
Glass fritpaste AGC Electronics (Japan) Japan
Optical materials for digital cameras
AGC Techno Glass (Japan) Japan
AGC Micro Glass Japan
AGC Micro Glass (Thailand) Thailand
Optical Coating Products Optical Coatings Japan Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
copyAGC Inc 59
AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
copyAGC Inc 60
Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
copyAGC Inc 61
General name Product usage
Caustic Soda Chemicals chemical fibers paperpulp etc
Caustic potash Chemicals potassium carbonate raw materials
Potassium carbonate Food additives detergent feedstock
Hydrochloric acid Inorganic chemicals steel and chemical seasoning
Sodium hypochlorite Bleaching pulp and textile and sterilizing tap water
Liquid chlorine Bleaching pulp and sterilizing tap water
Vinyl chloride monomer Polyvinyl chloride raw materials (VCM)
Polyvinyl chloride Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Trichloroethylene Perchloroethylen Industrial cleaner dry-cleaning solvent fluorinated gas feedstock
Methyl and ethylene chloride Silicone resin industrial cleaner extracting solvent for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals paint stripper
Chloroform Fluorochemicals
Epi-chlorohydrin Epoxy resin
Propylene oxide Raw materials for propylene glycol dipropylene glycol and polyols raw materials for non-ion surfactants
Propylene glycolRaw materials for unsaturated polyester resins and plasticizers surfactants antifreeze and coolants food additives perfume and tobacco tooth paste cosmetics and medical supplies
Polyols Rigid and flexible polyurethane foams coating adhesives and sealant elastomers
Sodium bicarbonate Food additives pharmaceuticals bath salts industrial applications and animal feeds
Caustic Soda
copyAGC Inc 62
Crude salt is a raw material for basic chemicals
Electrolysis system
Caustic soda is a typical alkaline product produced from electrolysis of salt AGC uses its ion-exchange membrane (Flemion) for the production of caustic soda A wide range of applications including chemical fibers paper pulp chemicals
food industry soap etc
Sodium Bicarbonate
copyAGC Inc 63
Flue gas neutralization effectively eliminates acidic components (SO3 and sulfuric acid mist etc) from flue gases
Eco-friendly detergent and cleanser
Before AfterApplications
Industrial cleaning Blast cleaning media Chemical cleaning new system
Flue gas treatment Flue gas neutralization
Pharmaceuticals Stomach medicine (antacid) dialysis
Home products Cleaners bath salts deodorant
Food products Baking powder PH control chemicals
AgriculturalLivestock industriesCivil engineering construction
Formula feed ingredients Animal pharmaceuticals Agrochemicals ingredientsLiquid glass soil hardening agents
Industry Fire extinguisher metal surface treatment agents neutralizer
Sodium Bicarbonate is used in various fields ranging from home products medical products to advanced technologies
As the largest sodium bicarbonate manufacture in Japan AGC will expand the grades of available products and develop new products to meet diversifying needs
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 64
General name Production base Country
Caustic Soda(2 million tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinythai Thailand
Caustic potash(130000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Potassium carbonate(70000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Hydrochloric acid
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Sodium hypochlorite
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Chlor-alkali amp urethaneGeneral name Production base Country
Liquid chlorine
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinyl chloride monomer(15 million tons)
Keiyo Monomer Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Vinythai Thailand
Polyvinyl chloride(1 million tons)
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Phu My Plastics amp Chemicals Vietnam
Vinythai ThailandTrichloroethylenePerchloroethylen(30000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Ethylene chloride Kashima plant JapanMethyl chloride Chiba plant JapanChloroform Chiba plant Japan
Epi-chlorohydrin(160000 tons)
Kashima Chemical Co Ltd Japan
Vinythai ThailandPropylene oxide(110000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Propylene glycol(40000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Polyols(80000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Sodium bicarbonate(50000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan Production capacity
As of March 2019
ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
copyAGC Inc 65
FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
copyAGC Inc 66
General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo Tubing sealing wire insulation films filaments lining etc for various industries
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStraderdquo Wire insulation sealing etc
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Mold releasing films roofing and architectural facades interior finishing and photovoltaicsGreen houses
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Optical materials semiconductor processing hi-performance
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Architectural structures bridges and aircrafts
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahi Guardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Textiles paper nonwoven carpet and leather
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Ion-exchange membrane for electrolytic caustic soda production
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Refrigerants for freezerrefrigeration equipment and air conditioners
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo
Precision cleaning defluxing cleaning plastic parts dewatering drying coolant and career solvent
Fine silica Liquid chromatography packing cosmetic materials
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquo Improved leveling performance for such as floor waxResin dispersant ｒesin surface modifier
Fluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo Damp-proof coating for electronics devices oil barrier anti-flux migration anti-resin adhesion
Fluonreg ETFE Film
copyAGC Inc 67
200 amp moreheat-
resistance
Weathera-bility
Light transmittance
Chemical resistance
Incom-bustibility
Non-viscidity Insulation Mechanical
property
Mold releasing film
PV protection film
PV back sheet
Kitchen wall surface materials
Building
Applications
Credits Inecircs CampeloItaipava Arena Pernambuco
Fluoropolymer film with excellent heat-resistance and weatherability AGC manufactures Fluonreg ETFE Film from raw materials Major applications (see below)
Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
copyAGC Inc 68
Lumiflontrade is the worlds first solvent-soluble fluoropolymer developed based on AGCrsquos fluorine technologies and commercialized in 1982
Chemically-stable fluoropolymer demonstrates greater weatherability than conventional coating materials
Proven credibility based on more than 20 years of experience used for over 200000 buildings and facilities
Lumiflon is used for
Tokyo skytree
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Excellent weatherability
Bridge pier without Lumiflon (16 year-old)
Bridge pier with Lumiflon coating (21 year-old)
Cos
t ind
ex
Phthalic acidUrethaneAcrylicsiliconLumiflon family
Lumiflonrsquos good weatherability reduces
the life-cycle costs
Economic comparison
Durability (year)
Lumiflontrade
Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
copyAGC Inc 69
Highly durable fluorinated Water and Oil Repellent Both high performance and improved environmental profiles at the same time PFOA and PFOS free (at or above detection limits) Products available for textile paper and non-woven fabrics For paper well-suited to food packaging applications with FDA and BfR approval
Greaseproof paper (treated with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES)
Regular paper (not greaseproof)
Treated fabric with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES
Applications
Textile Car seats Carpet tiles Outdoor clothing Protective clothing Furniture(fabric-coated) Sportswearsports items Swimwear Tablecloths Umbrellaswaterproof clothing Uniforms Shoes
Non-woven Air filters Automotive interiors Masks Medical gowns Surgery cover cloth Wallpaper
Paper and others
Fast food packaging Food packaging boxesbags Pet food packaging Paper traystableware Naturalsynthetic leather Stonetile and other
AsahiGuardreg E-SERIES
Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
copyAGC Inc 70
AGC established production technologies for HFO-1234yf ahead of its competitors
1234yf is a new environmentally-friendly refrigerant for automobile air conditioning with a very low GWP which is 11300 or less than that of conventional products
AGC successfully reduced the global-warming potential (GWP) to about one-sixth that of conventional products while delivering equivalent performance
AMOLEAtrade helps achieve both low GWP and energy saving
AMOLEAtradeNew Refrigerant for Air-conditioners
AMOLEAtrade-1234yfNew-generation Automobile Refrigerant
Fuel Cell Components
copyAGC Inc 71
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
AGC develops and manufactures fluorine based polymer electrolyte (ionomer) for membrane and electrode and offers components optimal for MEA (membrane-electrode assembly) which determines the performance of fuel cells
Stack
Fuel Processor system
Peripheral devices
MEA makersAuto makers
【For Electrode】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
【For Membrane】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
AGCrsquos focus areas
Assemble
Hydrogen
Air
(Ionomer) (MEA) (Stack) (Power generation system)
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 72
Fluorochemicals amp specialty chemicalsGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd England
AGC Chemicals Americas Inc Americas
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStrade rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Kashima plant Japan
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahiGuardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Chiba plantJapan
Kashima plant
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Fine silica Asahi Glass Si-Tech Japan
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquoFluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo
AGC Seimi Chemical Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsLife Science
copyAGC Inc 73
Life Science Products
copyAGC Inc 74
General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients (Including biopharmaceuticals)
Intermediate and active pharmaceutical ingredients intermediate and active agricultural ingredients
Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
copyAGC Inc 75
Culture Separation
Main fermentation tank for recombinant microorganisms (Up to 4500L)
Separation of culture supernatant and cells
AGC offers biopharmaceutical (recombinant protein) manufacturing services Under the PMDA license AGC conducts production of biopharmaceutical APIs in compliance with GMP AGC also offers protein expression and process development services
Purification
High-level purification of target protein
Production process
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 76
Life ScienceGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients(Including biopharmaceuticals)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Wakasa Chemicals Japan
AGC BiologicsAmericas Denmark Germany
Malgrat Pharma Chemicals SLU Spain
As of March 2019
Ceramics
copyAGC Inc 77
Fused Cast Refractories
copyAGC Inc 78
Zirconia fused cast refractoriesldquoZB-X950rdquo series
Alumina fused cast refractoriesMarsniteTM (MB) series
AGC offers a full line-up of fused cast refractories for glass melting furnaces to meet various customer needs Zirconia fused cast refractoriesOptimal for use in melting furnaces for high-quality specialty glass particularly in the
areas that come into direct contact with molten glass AZS fused cast refractoriesExcellent resistance to corrosion Alumina fused refractoriesExcellent performance against contamination to molten glass
AZS fused cast refractoriesZilconiteTM (ZB) series
Monolithic Refractories (1)
copyAGC Inc 79
Excellent strength and fireproof castable refractory composed of carefully selected fireproof aggregates and AGCrsquos alumina cement
Asahi Castertrade
Ramcretetrade Low-cement castable with excellent strength
erosion-resistance and extremely low porosity It also has high corrosion resistance and excellent high temperature strength
Monolithic Refractories (2)
copyAGC Inc 80
Excellent thermal Insulating property equivalent to that of fiber and insulating bricks It is an environmentally-friendly non-fiber material made from AGCrsquos special raw material
THRMOTECT WALLTM
THERMOTECT Walltrade is a high thermal insulation furnace wall for industrial furnaces The product is a composite structure that uses a high thermal insulation grade THERMOTECTTM and it boasts the highest-level thermal insulation properties in the industry and durability The material contributes to energy conservation in industrial furnaces spanning various fields where conventional ceramic fiber could not be used
Glass Ironsteel Cement Aluminum
THERMOTECT WALLtrade Won ldquoDirector-Generalrsquos Prize The Agency for Natural Resources and Energyrdquo of ldquoProduct Category amp Business Model Categoryrdquo at Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation in 2015
THERMOTECTtrade
Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
copyAGC Inc 81
AGCrsquos chrome-free bricks for cement kilns are used by various domestic and international cement manufactures
To burn various waste materials in a cement kiln requires severe operational conditions AGCrsquos refractory bricks ensure high durability without using chrome materials which has high environmentally hazardous impacts
Lining of a cement rotary kilnChrome-free bricks for cement kilnsBNCTM series
Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
copyAGC Inc 82
AGCrsquos ceramics pigments for road surface coating include colored anti-skid aggregates which allow greater flexibility in design and heat-shielding road surface coatings which improve the abrasion resistance of the road surface
Tough Bahn
Tough BahntradeColored anti-skid aggregate
Tough Coore
Reference Road surface temperature reduce to 50when the initial temperature is 60
Tough CooretradePigments for heat-shielding road surface coatings
Thermographic view(summertime)
6151
1-5-1Marunouchi
Chiyoda-kuTokyo JAPAN
copyAGC Inc 83
- Reference
- Table of Contents
- Corporate Information
- Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
- Successive Presidents
- 組織図
- Stock Information
- Corporate History (1)
- Corporate History (2)
- AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
- AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
- AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
- AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
- Architectural Glass
- Architectural Glass Products
- Low-E Insulated Glass Units
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
- Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
- Decorative Glass
- Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
- Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
- Automotive Glass
- Automotive Glass
- IR-blocking Glass
- UV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
- Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
- Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
- Glass for Displays
- Display Glass Products
- TFT Glass Substrates
- TFT Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
- Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Bases
- New Function Glass
- Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
- 化学強化用特殊ガラス
- ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
- Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
- Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
- Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
- Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
- For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
- Electronic Materials
- Electronic Materials
- Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
- Digital Camera Materials
- Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
- Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
- Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
- Radiophotoluminesscent
- Tissue Culture Ware
- Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
- Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- Caustic Soda
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
- FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
- Fluonreg ETFE Film
- Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
- Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
- Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
- Fuel Cell Components
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsLife Science
- Life Science Products
- Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- Ceramics
- Fused Cast Refractories
- Monolithic Refractories (1)
- Monolithic Refractories (2)
- Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
- Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
- スライド番号 83
-
Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
copyAGC Inc 54
Double clad structure of FONTEXtrade
FONTEXtrade is the worlds first optical fiber that enables high bandwidth and large capacity data communication with a transmission speed of 10Gbps or more The cable features resistance to tight bending allowing data communication which could not have achieved with existing silica-based fibers or POFs
Double cladding structure successfully prevents light from leaking out of the core (See the figure in the upper left) FONTEXtrade is an incredibly easy to handle optical fiber that doesnrsquot have any kinks that inherently form in plastic and above all allows data communication under tight knots or bends (See the figure in the lower left)
FONTEXtrade adopts a tight cord which the cable covering is directly attached to the fiber circumference (See the figure in the lower left) This leads to cost reduction and simplified terminal treatment processing allowing anyone to handle the cable with ease
FONTEX is a safe and reliable plastic optical fiber (POF) for general household use It is suitable for large-volume data transmissions which are essential for next-generation 4K-TVs and enables transmission even when it is handled roughly or is sharply bent
No light leakage even when tightly bentAchieves a minimum bending radius of 5 mm
Low refractiveindex material(2nd clad)
Refractive
Easy to Assemble and Install
A consumer fluorine-based plastic fiber featuring high transmission speed and ease of handling and
connection
FONTEXtrade
Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
copyAGC Inc 55
Aspherical glass lens for automotives
AGC realizes luminous intensity distribution characteristics in compliance with laws and regulations applicable for automotive head lamps
リフレクターRef
Shade
Back focus
Radiophotoluminesscent
copyAGC Inc 56
For personal use
リフレクター
For environmental monitoring For medical use
Radiophtoluminesscent glass for dosemeters is a type of glass for measuring devices that detect radiation dose using ultraviolet ray excitationIt can measure from low-dose range (natural radiation) to high-dose range (radiotherapy dose) This product is used for occupationally personal dose monitoring and environmental dose monitoring around nuclear power plants In recent years it is also used for dose evaluation for medical use
Tissue Culture Ware
copyAGC Inc 57
Provides clear images and excellent cell adhesion for high magnification microscope observation
Low cell adhesion coating
Glass based products
Other products
ECM coated products Various extracellular matrixes (ECM) are
available
Minimize the adhesion of cells and protein
Enable efficient formation of uniformly-sized spheroids in large quantity
Tissue culture ware
Various other products are available
Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 58
Electronic materials
Product Plants Region
GCHPtrade AGC Electronics Taiwan Taiwan
Semiconductor process materials
Kansai Plant (Takasago factory) Japan
AGC Electronics (Japan) Japan
AGC Seimi Chemical (Japan) Japan
AGC Electronics America USA
Glass fritpaste AGC Electronics (Japan) Japan
Optical materials for digital cameras
AGC Techno Glass (Japan) Japan
AGC Micro Glass Japan
AGC Micro Glass (Thailand) Thailand
Optical Coating Products Optical Coatings Japan Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
copyAGC Inc 59
AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
copyAGC Inc 60
Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
copyAGC Inc 61
General name Product usage
Caustic Soda Chemicals chemical fibers paperpulp etc
Caustic potash Chemicals potassium carbonate raw materials
Potassium carbonate Food additives detergent feedstock
Hydrochloric acid Inorganic chemicals steel and chemical seasoning
Sodium hypochlorite Bleaching pulp and textile and sterilizing tap water
Liquid chlorine Bleaching pulp and sterilizing tap water
Vinyl chloride monomer Polyvinyl chloride raw materials (VCM)
Polyvinyl chloride Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Trichloroethylene Perchloroethylen Industrial cleaner dry-cleaning solvent fluorinated gas feedstock
Methyl and ethylene chloride Silicone resin industrial cleaner extracting solvent for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals paint stripper
Chloroform Fluorochemicals
Epi-chlorohydrin Epoxy resin
Propylene oxide Raw materials for propylene glycol dipropylene glycol and polyols raw materials for non-ion surfactants
Propylene glycolRaw materials for unsaturated polyester resins and plasticizers surfactants antifreeze and coolants food additives perfume and tobacco tooth paste cosmetics and medical supplies
Polyols Rigid and flexible polyurethane foams coating adhesives and sealant elastomers
Sodium bicarbonate Food additives pharmaceuticals bath salts industrial applications and animal feeds
Caustic Soda
copyAGC Inc 62
Crude salt is a raw material for basic chemicals
Electrolysis system
Caustic soda is a typical alkaline product produced from electrolysis of salt AGC uses its ion-exchange membrane (Flemion) for the production of caustic soda A wide range of applications including chemical fibers paper pulp chemicals
food industry soap etc
Sodium Bicarbonate
copyAGC Inc 63
Flue gas neutralization effectively eliminates acidic components (SO3 and sulfuric acid mist etc) from flue gases
Eco-friendly detergent and cleanser
Before AfterApplications
Industrial cleaning Blast cleaning media Chemical cleaning new system
Flue gas treatment Flue gas neutralization
Pharmaceuticals Stomach medicine (antacid) dialysis
Home products Cleaners bath salts deodorant
Food products Baking powder PH control chemicals
AgriculturalLivestock industriesCivil engineering construction
Formula feed ingredients Animal pharmaceuticals Agrochemicals ingredientsLiquid glass soil hardening agents
Industry Fire extinguisher metal surface treatment agents neutralizer
Sodium Bicarbonate is used in various fields ranging from home products medical products to advanced technologies
As the largest sodium bicarbonate manufacture in Japan AGC will expand the grades of available products and develop new products to meet diversifying needs
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 64
General name Production base Country
Caustic Soda(2 million tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinythai Thailand
Caustic potash(130000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Potassium carbonate(70000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Hydrochloric acid
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Sodium hypochlorite
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Chlor-alkali amp urethaneGeneral name Production base Country
Liquid chlorine
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinyl chloride monomer(15 million tons)
Keiyo Monomer Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Vinythai Thailand
Polyvinyl chloride(1 million tons)
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Phu My Plastics amp Chemicals Vietnam
Vinythai ThailandTrichloroethylenePerchloroethylen(30000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Ethylene chloride Kashima plant JapanMethyl chloride Chiba plant JapanChloroform Chiba plant Japan
Epi-chlorohydrin(160000 tons)
Kashima Chemical Co Ltd Japan
Vinythai ThailandPropylene oxide(110000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Propylene glycol(40000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Polyols(80000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Sodium bicarbonate(50000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan Production capacity
As of March 2019
ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
copyAGC Inc 65
FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
copyAGC Inc 66
General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo Tubing sealing wire insulation films filaments lining etc for various industries
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStraderdquo Wire insulation sealing etc
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Mold releasing films roofing and architectural facades interior finishing and photovoltaicsGreen houses
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Optical materials semiconductor processing hi-performance
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Architectural structures bridges and aircrafts
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahi Guardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Textiles paper nonwoven carpet and leather
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Ion-exchange membrane for electrolytic caustic soda production
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Refrigerants for freezerrefrigeration equipment and air conditioners
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo
Precision cleaning defluxing cleaning plastic parts dewatering drying coolant and career solvent
Fine silica Liquid chromatography packing cosmetic materials
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquo Improved leveling performance for such as floor waxResin dispersant ｒesin surface modifier
Fluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo Damp-proof coating for electronics devices oil barrier anti-flux migration anti-resin adhesion
Fluonreg ETFE Film
copyAGC Inc 67
200 amp moreheat-
resistance
Weathera-bility
Light transmittance
Chemical resistance
Incom-bustibility
Non-viscidity Insulation Mechanical
property
Mold releasing film
PV protection film
PV back sheet
Kitchen wall surface materials
Building
Applications
Credits Inecircs CampeloItaipava Arena Pernambuco
Fluoropolymer film with excellent heat-resistance and weatherability AGC manufactures Fluonreg ETFE Film from raw materials Major applications (see below)
Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
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Lumiflontrade is the worlds first solvent-soluble fluoropolymer developed based on AGCrsquos fluorine technologies and commercialized in 1982
Chemically-stable fluoropolymer demonstrates greater weatherability than conventional coating materials
Proven credibility based on more than 20 years of experience used for over 200000 buildings and facilities
Lumiflon is used for
Tokyo skytree
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Excellent weatherability
Bridge pier without Lumiflon (16 year-old)
Bridge pier with Lumiflon coating (21 year-old)
Cos
t ind
ex
Phthalic acidUrethaneAcrylicsiliconLumiflon family
Lumiflonrsquos good weatherability reduces
the life-cycle costs
Economic comparison
Durability (year)
Lumiflontrade
Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
copyAGC Inc 69
Highly durable fluorinated Water and Oil Repellent Both high performance and improved environmental profiles at the same time PFOA and PFOS free (at or above detection limits) Products available for textile paper and non-woven fabrics For paper well-suited to food packaging applications with FDA and BfR approval
Greaseproof paper (treated with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES)
Regular paper (not greaseproof)
Treated fabric with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES
Applications
Textile Car seats Carpet tiles Outdoor clothing Protective clothing Furniture(fabric-coated) Sportswearsports items Swimwear Tablecloths Umbrellaswaterproof clothing Uniforms Shoes
Non-woven Air filters Automotive interiors Masks Medical gowns Surgery cover cloth Wallpaper
Paper and others
Fast food packaging Food packaging boxesbags Pet food packaging Paper traystableware Naturalsynthetic leather Stonetile and other
AsahiGuardreg E-SERIES
Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
copyAGC Inc 70
AGC established production technologies for HFO-1234yf ahead of its competitors
1234yf is a new environmentally-friendly refrigerant for automobile air conditioning with a very low GWP which is 11300 or less than that of conventional products
AGC successfully reduced the global-warming potential (GWP) to about one-sixth that of conventional products while delivering equivalent performance
AMOLEAtrade helps achieve both low GWP and energy saving
AMOLEAtradeNew Refrigerant for Air-conditioners
AMOLEAtrade-1234yfNew-generation Automobile Refrigerant
Fuel Cell Components
copyAGC Inc 71
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
AGC develops and manufactures fluorine based polymer electrolyte (ionomer) for membrane and electrode and offers components optimal for MEA (membrane-electrode assembly) which determines the performance of fuel cells
Stack
Fuel Processor system
Peripheral devices
MEA makersAuto makers
【For Electrode】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
【For Membrane】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
AGCrsquos focus areas
Assemble
Hydrogen
Air
(Ionomer) (MEA) (Stack) (Power generation system)
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 72
Fluorochemicals amp specialty chemicalsGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd England
AGC Chemicals Americas Inc Americas
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStrade rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Kashima plant Japan
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahiGuardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Chiba plantJapan
Kashima plant
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Fine silica Asahi Glass Si-Tech Japan
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquoFluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo
AGC Seimi Chemical Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsLife Science
copyAGC Inc 73
Life Science Products
copyAGC Inc 74
General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients (Including biopharmaceuticals)
Intermediate and active pharmaceutical ingredients intermediate and active agricultural ingredients
Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
copyAGC Inc 75
Culture Separation
Main fermentation tank for recombinant microorganisms (Up to 4500L)
Separation of culture supernatant and cells
AGC offers biopharmaceutical (recombinant protein) manufacturing services Under the PMDA license AGC conducts production of biopharmaceutical APIs in compliance with GMP AGC also offers protein expression and process development services
Purification
High-level purification of target protein
Production process
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 76
Life ScienceGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients(Including biopharmaceuticals)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Wakasa Chemicals Japan
AGC BiologicsAmericas Denmark Germany
Malgrat Pharma Chemicals SLU Spain
As of March 2019
Ceramics
copyAGC Inc 77
Fused Cast Refractories
copyAGC Inc 78
Zirconia fused cast refractoriesldquoZB-X950rdquo series
Alumina fused cast refractoriesMarsniteTM (MB) series
AGC offers a full line-up of fused cast refractories for glass melting furnaces to meet various customer needs Zirconia fused cast refractoriesOptimal for use in melting furnaces for high-quality specialty glass particularly in the
areas that come into direct contact with molten glass AZS fused cast refractoriesExcellent resistance to corrosion Alumina fused refractoriesExcellent performance against contamination to molten glass
AZS fused cast refractoriesZilconiteTM (ZB) series
Monolithic Refractories (1)
copyAGC Inc 79
Excellent strength and fireproof castable refractory composed of carefully selected fireproof aggregates and AGCrsquos alumina cement
Asahi Castertrade
Ramcretetrade Low-cement castable with excellent strength
erosion-resistance and extremely low porosity It also has high corrosion resistance and excellent high temperature strength
Monolithic Refractories (2)
copyAGC Inc 80
Excellent thermal Insulating property equivalent to that of fiber and insulating bricks It is an environmentally-friendly non-fiber material made from AGCrsquos special raw material
THRMOTECT WALLTM
THERMOTECT Walltrade is a high thermal insulation furnace wall for industrial furnaces The product is a composite structure that uses a high thermal insulation grade THERMOTECTTM and it boasts the highest-level thermal insulation properties in the industry and durability The material contributes to energy conservation in industrial furnaces spanning various fields where conventional ceramic fiber could not be used
Glass Ironsteel Cement Aluminum
THERMOTECT WALLtrade Won ldquoDirector-Generalrsquos Prize The Agency for Natural Resources and Energyrdquo of ldquoProduct Category amp Business Model Categoryrdquo at Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation in 2015
THERMOTECTtrade
Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
copyAGC Inc 81
AGCrsquos chrome-free bricks for cement kilns are used by various domestic and international cement manufactures
To burn various waste materials in a cement kiln requires severe operational conditions AGCrsquos refractory bricks ensure high durability without using chrome materials which has high environmentally hazardous impacts
Lining of a cement rotary kilnChrome-free bricks for cement kilnsBNCTM series
Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
copyAGC Inc 82
AGCrsquos ceramics pigments for road surface coating include colored anti-skid aggregates which allow greater flexibility in design and heat-shielding road surface coatings which improve the abrasion resistance of the road surface
Tough Bahn
Tough BahntradeColored anti-skid aggregate
Tough Coore
Reference Road surface temperature reduce to 50when the initial temperature is 60
Tough CooretradePigments for heat-shielding road surface coatings
Thermographic view(summertime)
6151
1-5-1Marunouchi
Chiyoda-kuTokyo JAPAN
copyAGC Inc 83
- Reference
- Table of Contents
- Corporate Information
- Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
- Successive Presidents
- 組織図
- Stock Information
- Corporate History (1)
- Corporate History (2)
- AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
- AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
- AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
- AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
- Architectural Glass
- Architectural Glass Products
- Low-E Insulated Glass Units
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
- Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
- Decorative Glass
- Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
- Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
- Automotive Glass
- Automotive Glass
- IR-blocking Glass
- UV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
- Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
- Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
- Glass for Displays
- Display Glass Products
- TFT Glass Substrates
- TFT Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
- Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Bases
- New Function Glass
- Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
- 化学強化用特殊ガラス
- ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
- Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
- Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
- Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
- Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
- For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
- Electronic Materials
- Electronic Materials
- Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
- Digital Camera Materials
- Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
- Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
- Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
- Radiophotoluminesscent
- Tissue Culture Ware
- Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
- Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- Caustic Soda
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
- FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
- Fluonreg ETFE Film
- Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
- Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
- Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
- Fuel Cell Components
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsLife Science
- Life Science Products
- Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- Ceramics
- Fused Cast Refractories
- Monolithic Refractories (1)
- Monolithic Refractories (2)
- Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
- Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
- スライド番号 83
-
Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
copyAGC Inc 55
Aspherical glass lens for automotives
AGC realizes luminous intensity distribution characteristics in compliance with laws and regulations applicable for automotive head lamps
リフレクターRef
Shade
Back focus
Radiophotoluminesscent
copyAGC Inc 56
For personal use
リフレクター
For environmental monitoring For medical use
Radiophtoluminesscent glass for dosemeters is a type of glass for measuring devices that detect radiation dose using ultraviolet ray excitationIt can measure from low-dose range (natural radiation) to high-dose range (radiotherapy dose) This product is used for occupationally personal dose monitoring and environmental dose monitoring around nuclear power plants In recent years it is also used for dose evaluation for medical use
Tissue Culture Ware
copyAGC Inc 57
Provides clear images and excellent cell adhesion for high magnification microscope observation
Low cell adhesion coating
Glass based products
Other products
ECM coated products Various extracellular matrixes (ECM) are
available
Minimize the adhesion of cells and protein
Enable efficient formation of uniformly-sized spheroids in large quantity
Tissue culture ware
Various other products are available
Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 58
Electronic materials
Product Plants Region
GCHPtrade AGC Electronics Taiwan Taiwan
Semiconductor process materials
Kansai Plant (Takasago factory) Japan
AGC Electronics (Japan) Japan
AGC Seimi Chemical (Japan) Japan
AGC Electronics America USA
Glass fritpaste AGC Electronics (Japan) Japan
Optical materials for digital cameras
AGC Techno Glass (Japan) Japan
AGC Micro Glass Japan
AGC Micro Glass (Thailand) Thailand
Optical Coating Products Optical Coatings Japan Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
copyAGC Inc 59
AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
copyAGC Inc 60
Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
copyAGC Inc 61
General name Product usage
Caustic Soda Chemicals chemical fibers paperpulp etc
Caustic potash Chemicals potassium carbonate raw materials
Potassium carbonate Food additives detergent feedstock
Hydrochloric acid Inorganic chemicals steel and chemical seasoning
Sodium hypochlorite Bleaching pulp and textile and sterilizing tap water
Liquid chlorine Bleaching pulp and sterilizing tap water
Vinyl chloride monomer Polyvinyl chloride raw materials (VCM)
Polyvinyl chloride Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Trichloroethylene Perchloroethylen Industrial cleaner dry-cleaning solvent fluorinated gas feedstock
Methyl and ethylene chloride Silicone resin industrial cleaner extracting solvent for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals paint stripper
Chloroform Fluorochemicals
Epi-chlorohydrin Epoxy resin
Propylene oxide Raw materials for propylene glycol dipropylene glycol and polyols raw materials for non-ion surfactants
Propylene glycolRaw materials for unsaturated polyester resins and plasticizers surfactants antifreeze and coolants food additives perfume and tobacco tooth paste cosmetics and medical supplies
Polyols Rigid and flexible polyurethane foams coating adhesives and sealant elastomers
Sodium bicarbonate Food additives pharmaceuticals bath salts industrial applications and animal feeds
Caustic Soda
copyAGC Inc 62
Crude salt is a raw material for basic chemicals
Electrolysis system
Caustic soda is a typical alkaline product produced from electrolysis of salt AGC uses its ion-exchange membrane (Flemion) for the production of caustic soda A wide range of applications including chemical fibers paper pulp chemicals
food industry soap etc
Sodium Bicarbonate
copyAGC Inc 63
Flue gas neutralization effectively eliminates acidic components (SO3 and sulfuric acid mist etc) from flue gases
Eco-friendly detergent and cleanser
Before AfterApplications
Industrial cleaning Blast cleaning media Chemical cleaning new system
Flue gas treatment Flue gas neutralization
Pharmaceuticals Stomach medicine (antacid) dialysis
Home products Cleaners bath salts deodorant
Food products Baking powder PH control chemicals
AgriculturalLivestock industriesCivil engineering construction
Formula feed ingredients Animal pharmaceuticals Agrochemicals ingredientsLiquid glass soil hardening agents
Industry Fire extinguisher metal surface treatment agents neutralizer
Sodium Bicarbonate is used in various fields ranging from home products medical products to advanced technologies
As the largest sodium bicarbonate manufacture in Japan AGC will expand the grades of available products and develop new products to meet diversifying needs
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 64
General name Production base Country
Caustic Soda(2 million tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinythai Thailand
Caustic potash(130000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Potassium carbonate(70000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Hydrochloric acid
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Sodium hypochlorite
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Chlor-alkali amp urethaneGeneral name Production base Country
Liquid chlorine
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinyl chloride monomer(15 million tons)
Keiyo Monomer Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Vinythai Thailand
Polyvinyl chloride(1 million tons)
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Phu My Plastics amp Chemicals Vietnam
Vinythai ThailandTrichloroethylenePerchloroethylen(30000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Ethylene chloride Kashima plant JapanMethyl chloride Chiba plant JapanChloroform Chiba plant Japan
Epi-chlorohydrin(160000 tons)
Kashima Chemical Co Ltd Japan
Vinythai ThailandPropylene oxide(110000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Propylene glycol(40000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Polyols(80000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Sodium bicarbonate(50000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan Production capacity
As of March 2019
ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
copyAGC Inc 65
FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
copyAGC Inc 66
General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo Tubing sealing wire insulation films filaments lining etc for various industries
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStraderdquo Wire insulation sealing etc
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Mold releasing films roofing and architectural facades interior finishing and photovoltaicsGreen houses
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Optical materials semiconductor processing hi-performance
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Architectural structures bridges and aircrafts
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahi Guardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Textiles paper nonwoven carpet and leather
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Ion-exchange membrane for electrolytic caustic soda production
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Refrigerants for freezerrefrigeration equipment and air conditioners
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo
Precision cleaning defluxing cleaning plastic parts dewatering drying coolant and career solvent
Fine silica Liquid chromatography packing cosmetic materials
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquo Improved leveling performance for such as floor waxResin dispersant ｒesin surface modifier
Fluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo Damp-proof coating for electronics devices oil barrier anti-flux migration anti-resin adhesion
Fluonreg ETFE Film
copyAGC Inc 67
200 amp moreheat-
resistance
Weathera-bility
Light transmittance
Chemical resistance
Incom-bustibility
Non-viscidity Insulation Mechanical
property
Mold releasing film
PV protection film
PV back sheet
Kitchen wall surface materials
Building
Applications
Credits Inecircs CampeloItaipava Arena Pernambuco
Fluoropolymer film with excellent heat-resistance and weatherability AGC manufactures Fluonreg ETFE Film from raw materials Major applications (see below)
Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
copyAGC Inc 68
Lumiflontrade is the worlds first solvent-soluble fluoropolymer developed based on AGCrsquos fluorine technologies and commercialized in 1982
Chemically-stable fluoropolymer demonstrates greater weatherability than conventional coating materials
Proven credibility based on more than 20 years of experience used for over 200000 buildings and facilities
Lumiflon is used for
Tokyo skytree
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Excellent weatherability
Bridge pier without Lumiflon (16 year-old)
Bridge pier with Lumiflon coating (21 year-old)
Cos
t ind
ex
Phthalic acidUrethaneAcrylicsiliconLumiflon family
Lumiflonrsquos good weatherability reduces
the life-cycle costs
Economic comparison
Durability (year)
Lumiflontrade
Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
copyAGC Inc 69
Highly durable fluorinated Water and Oil Repellent Both high performance and improved environmental profiles at the same time PFOA and PFOS free (at or above detection limits) Products available for textile paper and non-woven fabrics For paper well-suited to food packaging applications with FDA and BfR approval
Greaseproof paper (treated with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES)
Regular paper (not greaseproof)
Treated fabric with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES
Applications
Textile Car seats Carpet tiles Outdoor clothing Protective clothing Furniture(fabric-coated) Sportswearsports items Swimwear Tablecloths Umbrellaswaterproof clothing Uniforms Shoes
Non-woven Air filters Automotive interiors Masks Medical gowns Surgery cover cloth Wallpaper
Paper and others
Fast food packaging Food packaging boxesbags Pet food packaging Paper traystableware Naturalsynthetic leather Stonetile and other
AsahiGuardreg E-SERIES
Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
copyAGC Inc 70
AGC established production technologies for HFO-1234yf ahead of its competitors
1234yf is a new environmentally-friendly refrigerant for automobile air conditioning with a very low GWP which is 11300 or less than that of conventional products
AGC successfully reduced the global-warming potential (GWP) to about one-sixth that of conventional products while delivering equivalent performance
AMOLEAtrade helps achieve both low GWP and energy saving
AMOLEAtradeNew Refrigerant for Air-conditioners
AMOLEAtrade-1234yfNew-generation Automobile Refrigerant
Fuel Cell Components
copyAGC Inc 71
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
AGC develops and manufactures fluorine based polymer electrolyte (ionomer) for membrane and electrode and offers components optimal for MEA (membrane-electrode assembly) which determines the performance of fuel cells
Stack
Fuel Processor system
Peripheral devices
MEA makersAuto makers
【For Electrode】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
【For Membrane】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
AGCrsquos focus areas
Assemble
Hydrogen
Air
(Ionomer) (MEA) (Stack) (Power generation system)
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 72
Fluorochemicals amp specialty chemicalsGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd England
AGC Chemicals Americas Inc Americas
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStrade rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Kashima plant Japan
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahiGuardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Chiba plantJapan
Kashima plant
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Fine silica Asahi Glass Si-Tech Japan
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquoFluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo
AGC Seimi Chemical Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsLife Science
copyAGC Inc 73
Life Science Products
copyAGC Inc 74
General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients (Including biopharmaceuticals)
Intermediate and active pharmaceutical ingredients intermediate and active agricultural ingredients
Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
copyAGC Inc 75
Culture Separation
Main fermentation tank for recombinant microorganisms (Up to 4500L)
Separation of culture supernatant and cells
AGC offers biopharmaceutical (recombinant protein) manufacturing services Under the PMDA license AGC conducts production of biopharmaceutical APIs in compliance with GMP AGC also offers protein expression and process development services
Purification
High-level purification of target protein
Production process
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 76
Life ScienceGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients(Including biopharmaceuticals)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Wakasa Chemicals Japan
AGC BiologicsAmericas Denmark Germany
Malgrat Pharma Chemicals SLU Spain
As of March 2019
Ceramics
copyAGC Inc 77
Fused Cast Refractories
copyAGC Inc 78
Zirconia fused cast refractoriesldquoZB-X950rdquo series
Alumina fused cast refractoriesMarsniteTM (MB) series
AGC offers a full line-up of fused cast refractories for glass melting furnaces to meet various customer needs Zirconia fused cast refractoriesOptimal for use in melting furnaces for high-quality specialty glass particularly in the
areas that come into direct contact with molten glass AZS fused cast refractoriesExcellent resistance to corrosion Alumina fused refractoriesExcellent performance against contamination to molten glass
AZS fused cast refractoriesZilconiteTM (ZB) series
Monolithic Refractories (1)
copyAGC Inc 79
Excellent strength and fireproof castable refractory composed of carefully selected fireproof aggregates and AGCrsquos alumina cement
Asahi Castertrade
Ramcretetrade Low-cement castable with excellent strength
erosion-resistance and extremely low porosity It also has high corrosion resistance and excellent high temperature strength
Monolithic Refractories (2)
copyAGC Inc 80
Excellent thermal Insulating property equivalent to that of fiber and insulating bricks It is an environmentally-friendly non-fiber material made from AGCrsquos special raw material
THRMOTECT WALLTM
THERMOTECT Walltrade is a high thermal insulation furnace wall for industrial furnaces The product is a composite structure that uses a high thermal insulation grade THERMOTECTTM and it boasts the highest-level thermal insulation properties in the industry and durability The material contributes to energy conservation in industrial furnaces spanning various fields where conventional ceramic fiber could not be used
Glass Ironsteel Cement Aluminum
THERMOTECT WALLtrade Won ldquoDirector-Generalrsquos Prize The Agency for Natural Resources and Energyrdquo of ldquoProduct Category amp Business Model Categoryrdquo at Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation in 2015
THERMOTECTtrade
Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
copyAGC Inc 81
AGCrsquos chrome-free bricks for cement kilns are used by various domestic and international cement manufactures
To burn various waste materials in a cement kiln requires severe operational conditions AGCrsquos refractory bricks ensure high durability without using chrome materials which has high environmentally hazardous impacts
Lining of a cement rotary kilnChrome-free bricks for cement kilnsBNCTM series
Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
copyAGC Inc 82
AGCrsquos ceramics pigments for road surface coating include colored anti-skid aggregates which allow greater flexibility in design and heat-shielding road surface coatings which improve the abrasion resistance of the road surface
Tough Bahn
Tough BahntradeColored anti-skid aggregate
Tough Coore
Reference Road surface temperature reduce to 50when the initial temperature is 60
Tough CooretradePigments for heat-shielding road surface coatings
Thermographic view(summertime)
6151
1-5-1Marunouchi
Chiyoda-kuTokyo JAPAN
copyAGC Inc 83
- Reference
- Table of Contents
- Corporate Information
- Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
- Successive Presidents
- 組織図
- Stock Information
- Corporate History (1)
- Corporate History (2)
- AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
- AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
- AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
- AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
- Architectural Glass
- Architectural Glass Products
- Low-E Insulated Glass Units
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
- Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
- Decorative Glass
- Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
- Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
- Automotive Glass
- Automotive Glass
- IR-blocking Glass
- UV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
- Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
- Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
- Glass for Displays
- Display Glass Products
- TFT Glass Substrates
- TFT Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
- Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Bases
- New Function Glass
- Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
- 化学強化用特殊ガラス
- ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
- Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
- Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
- Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
- Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
- For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
- Electronic Materials
- Electronic Materials
- Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
- Digital Camera Materials
- Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
- Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
- Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
- Radiophotoluminesscent
- Tissue Culture Ware
- Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
- Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- Caustic Soda
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
- FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
- Fluonreg ETFE Film
- Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
- Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
- Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
- Fuel Cell Components
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsLife Science
- Life Science Products
- Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- Ceramics
- Fused Cast Refractories
- Monolithic Refractories (1)
- Monolithic Refractories (2)
- Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
- Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
- スライド番号 83
-
Radiophotoluminesscent
copyAGC Inc 56
For personal use
リフレクター
For environmental monitoring For medical use
Radiophtoluminesscent glass for dosemeters is a type of glass for measuring devices that detect radiation dose using ultraviolet ray excitationIt can measure from low-dose range (natural radiation) to high-dose range (radiotherapy dose) This product is used for occupationally personal dose monitoring and environmental dose monitoring around nuclear power plants In recent years it is also used for dose evaluation for medical use
Tissue Culture Ware
copyAGC Inc 57
Provides clear images and excellent cell adhesion for high magnification microscope observation
Low cell adhesion coating
Glass based products
Other products
ECM coated products Various extracellular matrixes (ECM) are
available
Minimize the adhesion of cells and protein
Enable efficient formation of uniformly-sized spheroids in large quantity
Tissue culture ware
Various other products are available
Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 58
Electronic materials
Product Plants Region
GCHPtrade AGC Electronics Taiwan Taiwan
Semiconductor process materials
Kansai Plant (Takasago factory) Japan
AGC Electronics (Japan) Japan
AGC Seimi Chemical (Japan) Japan
AGC Electronics America USA
Glass fritpaste AGC Electronics (Japan) Japan
Optical materials for digital cameras
AGC Techno Glass (Japan) Japan
AGC Micro Glass Japan
AGC Micro Glass (Thailand) Thailand
Optical Coating Products Optical Coatings Japan Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
copyAGC Inc 59
AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
copyAGC Inc 60
Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
copyAGC Inc 61
General name Product usage
Caustic Soda Chemicals chemical fibers paperpulp etc
Caustic potash Chemicals potassium carbonate raw materials
Potassium carbonate Food additives detergent feedstock
Hydrochloric acid Inorganic chemicals steel and chemical seasoning
Sodium hypochlorite Bleaching pulp and textile and sterilizing tap water
Liquid chlorine Bleaching pulp and sterilizing tap water
Vinyl chloride monomer Polyvinyl chloride raw materials (VCM)
Polyvinyl chloride Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Trichloroethylene Perchloroethylen Industrial cleaner dry-cleaning solvent fluorinated gas feedstock
Methyl and ethylene chloride Silicone resin industrial cleaner extracting solvent for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals paint stripper
Chloroform Fluorochemicals
Epi-chlorohydrin Epoxy resin
Propylene oxide Raw materials for propylene glycol dipropylene glycol and polyols raw materials for non-ion surfactants
Propylene glycolRaw materials for unsaturated polyester resins and plasticizers surfactants antifreeze and coolants food additives perfume and tobacco tooth paste cosmetics and medical supplies
Polyols Rigid and flexible polyurethane foams coating adhesives and sealant elastomers
Sodium bicarbonate Food additives pharmaceuticals bath salts industrial applications and animal feeds
Caustic Soda
copyAGC Inc 62
Crude salt is a raw material for basic chemicals
Electrolysis system
Caustic soda is a typical alkaline product produced from electrolysis of salt AGC uses its ion-exchange membrane (Flemion) for the production of caustic soda A wide range of applications including chemical fibers paper pulp chemicals
food industry soap etc
Sodium Bicarbonate
copyAGC Inc 63
Flue gas neutralization effectively eliminates acidic components (SO3 and sulfuric acid mist etc) from flue gases
Eco-friendly detergent and cleanser
Before AfterApplications
Industrial cleaning Blast cleaning media Chemical cleaning new system
Flue gas treatment Flue gas neutralization
Pharmaceuticals Stomach medicine (antacid) dialysis
Home products Cleaners bath salts deodorant
Food products Baking powder PH control chemicals
AgriculturalLivestock industriesCivil engineering construction
Formula feed ingredients Animal pharmaceuticals Agrochemicals ingredientsLiquid glass soil hardening agents
Industry Fire extinguisher metal surface treatment agents neutralizer
Sodium Bicarbonate is used in various fields ranging from home products medical products to advanced technologies
As the largest sodium bicarbonate manufacture in Japan AGC will expand the grades of available products and develop new products to meet diversifying needs
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 64
General name Production base Country
Caustic Soda(2 million tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinythai Thailand
Caustic potash(130000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Potassium carbonate(70000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Hydrochloric acid
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Sodium hypochlorite
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Chlor-alkali amp urethaneGeneral name Production base Country
Liquid chlorine
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinyl chloride monomer(15 million tons)
Keiyo Monomer Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Vinythai Thailand
Polyvinyl chloride(1 million tons)
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Phu My Plastics amp Chemicals Vietnam
Vinythai ThailandTrichloroethylenePerchloroethylen(30000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Ethylene chloride Kashima plant JapanMethyl chloride Chiba plant JapanChloroform Chiba plant Japan
Epi-chlorohydrin(160000 tons)
Kashima Chemical Co Ltd Japan
Vinythai ThailandPropylene oxide(110000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Propylene glycol(40000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Polyols(80000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Sodium bicarbonate(50000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan Production capacity
As of March 2019
ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
copyAGC Inc 65
FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
copyAGC Inc 66
General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo Tubing sealing wire insulation films filaments lining etc for various industries
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStraderdquo Wire insulation sealing etc
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Mold releasing films roofing and architectural facades interior finishing and photovoltaicsGreen houses
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Optical materials semiconductor processing hi-performance
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Architectural structures bridges and aircrafts
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahi Guardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Textiles paper nonwoven carpet and leather
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Ion-exchange membrane for electrolytic caustic soda production
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Refrigerants for freezerrefrigeration equipment and air conditioners
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo
Precision cleaning defluxing cleaning plastic parts dewatering drying coolant and career solvent
Fine silica Liquid chromatography packing cosmetic materials
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquo Improved leveling performance for such as floor waxResin dispersant ｒesin surface modifier
Fluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo Damp-proof coating for electronics devices oil barrier anti-flux migration anti-resin adhesion
Fluonreg ETFE Film
copyAGC Inc 67
200 amp moreheat-
resistance
Weathera-bility
Light transmittance
Chemical resistance
Incom-bustibility
Non-viscidity Insulation Mechanical
property
Mold releasing film
PV protection film
PV back sheet
Kitchen wall surface materials
Building
Applications
Credits Inecircs CampeloItaipava Arena Pernambuco
Fluoropolymer film with excellent heat-resistance and weatherability AGC manufactures Fluonreg ETFE Film from raw materials Major applications (see below)
Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
copyAGC Inc 68
Lumiflontrade is the worlds first solvent-soluble fluoropolymer developed based on AGCrsquos fluorine technologies and commercialized in 1982
Chemically-stable fluoropolymer demonstrates greater weatherability than conventional coating materials
Proven credibility based on more than 20 years of experience used for over 200000 buildings and facilities
Lumiflon is used for
Tokyo skytree
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Excellent weatherability
Bridge pier without Lumiflon (16 year-old)
Bridge pier with Lumiflon coating (21 year-old)
Cos
t ind
ex
Phthalic acidUrethaneAcrylicsiliconLumiflon family
Lumiflonrsquos good weatherability reduces
the life-cycle costs
Economic comparison
Durability (year)
Lumiflontrade
Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
copyAGC Inc 69
Highly durable fluorinated Water and Oil Repellent Both high performance and improved environmental profiles at the same time PFOA and PFOS free (at or above detection limits) Products available for textile paper and non-woven fabrics For paper well-suited to food packaging applications with FDA and BfR approval
Greaseproof paper (treated with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES)
Regular paper (not greaseproof)
Treated fabric with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES
Applications
Textile Car seats Carpet tiles Outdoor clothing Protective clothing Furniture(fabric-coated) Sportswearsports items Swimwear Tablecloths Umbrellaswaterproof clothing Uniforms Shoes
Non-woven Air filters Automotive interiors Masks Medical gowns Surgery cover cloth Wallpaper
Paper and others
Fast food packaging Food packaging boxesbags Pet food packaging Paper traystableware Naturalsynthetic leather Stonetile and other
AsahiGuardreg E-SERIES
Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
copyAGC Inc 70
AGC established production technologies for HFO-1234yf ahead of its competitors
1234yf is a new environmentally-friendly refrigerant for automobile air conditioning with a very low GWP which is 11300 or less than that of conventional products
AGC successfully reduced the global-warming potential (GWP) to about one-sixth that of conventional products while delivering equivalent performance
AMOLEAtrade helps achieve both low GWP and energy saving
AMOLEAtradeNew Refrigerant for Air-conditioners
AMOLEAtrade-1234yfNew-generation Automobile Refrigerant
Fuel Cell Components
copyAGC Inc 71
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
AGC develops and manufactures fluorine based polymer electrolyte (ionomer) for membrane and electrode and offers components optimal for MEA (membrane-electrode assembly) which determines the performance of fuel cells
Stack
Fuel Processor system
Peripheral devices
MEA makersAuto makers
【For Electrode】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
【For Membrane】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
AGCrsquos focus areas
Assemble
Hydrogen
Air
(Ionomer) (MEA) (Stack) (Power generation system)
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 72
Fluorochemicals amp specialty chemicalsGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd England
AGC Chemicals Americas Inc Americas
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStrade rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Kashima plant Japan
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahiGuardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Chiba plantJapan
Kashima plant
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Fine silica Asahi Glass Si-Tech Japan
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquoFluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo
AGC Seimi Chemical Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsLife Science
copyAGC Inc 73
Life Science Products
copyAGC Inc 74
General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients (Including biopharmaceuticals)
Intermediate and active pharmaceutical ingredients intermediate and active agricultural ingredients
Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
copyAGC Inc 75
Culture Separation
Main fermentation tank for recombinant microorganisms (Up to 4500L)
Separation of culture supernatant and cells
AGC offers biopharmaceutical (recombinant protein) manufacturing services Under the PMDA license AGC conducts production of biopharmaceutical APIs in compliance with GMP AGC also offers protein expression and process development services
Purification
High-level purification of target protein
Production process
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 76
Life ScienceGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients(Including biopharmaceuticals)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Wakasa Chemicals Japan
AGC BiologicsAmericas Denmark Germany
Malgrat Pharma Chemicals SLU Spain
As of March 2019
Ceramics
copyAGC Inc 77
Fused Cast Refractories
copyAGC Inc 78
Zirconia fused cast refractoriesldquoZB-X950rdquo series
Alumina fused cast refractoriesMarsniteTM (MB) series
AGC offers a full line-up of fused cast refractories for glass melting furnaces to meet various customer needs Zirconia fused cast refractoriesOptimal for use in melting furnaces for high-quality specialty glass particularly in the
areas that come into direct contact with molten glass AZS fused cast refractoriesExcellent resistance to corrosion Alumina fused refractoriesExcellent performance against contamination to molten glass
AZS fused cast refractoriesZilconiteTM (ZB) series
Monolithic Refractories (1)
copyAGC Inc 79
Excellent strength and fireproof castable refractory composed of carefully selected fireproof aggregates and AGCrsquos alumina cement
Asahi Castertrade
Ramcretetrade Low-cement castable with excellent strength
erosion-resistance and extremely low porosity It also has high corrosion resistance and excellent high temperature strength
Monolithic Refractories (2)
copyAGC Inc 80
Excellent thermal Insulating property equivalent to that of fiber and insulating bricks It is an environmentally-friendly non-fiber material made from AGCrsquos special raw material
THRMOTECT WALLTM
THERMOTECT Walltrade is a high thermal insulation furnace wall for industrial furnaces The product is a composite structure that uses a high thermal insulation grade THERMOTECTTM and it boasts the highest-level thermal insulation properties in the industry and durability The material contributes to energy conservation in industrial furnaces spanning various fields where conventional ceramic fiber could not be used
Glass Ironsteel Cement Aluminum
THERMOTECT WALLtrade Won ldquoDirector-Generalrsquos Prize The Agency for Natural Resources and Energyrdquo of ldquoProduct Category amp Business Model Categoryrdquo at Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation in 2015
THERMOTECTtrade
Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
copyAGC Inc 81
AGCrsquos chrome-free bricks for cement kilns are used by various domestic and international cement manufactures
To burn various waste materials in a cement kiln requires severe operational conditions AGCrsquos refractory bricks ensure high durability without using chrome materials which has high environmentally hazardous impacts
Lining of a cement rotary kilnChrome-free bricks for cement kilnsBNCTM series
Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
copyAGC Inc 82
AGCrsquos ceramics pigments for road surface coating include colored anti-skid aggregates which allow greater flexibility in design and heat-shielding road surface coatings which improve the abrasion resistance of the road surface
Tough Bahn
Tough BahntradeColored anti-skid aggregate
Tough Coore
Reference Road surface temperature reduce to 50when the initial temperature is 60
Tough CooretradePigments for heat-shielding road surface coatings
Thermographic view(summertime)
6151
1-5-1Marunouchi
Chiyoda-kuTokyo JAPAN
copyAGC Inc 83
- Reference
- Table of Contents
- Corporate Information
- Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
- Successive Presidents
- 組織図
- Stock Information
- Corporate History (1)
- Corporate History (2)
- AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
- AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
- AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
- AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
- Architectural Glass
- Architectural Glass Products
- Low-E Insulated Glass Units
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
- Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
- Decorative Glass
- Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
- Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
- Automotive Glass
- Automotive Glass
- IR-blocking Glass
- UV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
- Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
- Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
- Glass for Displays
- Display Glass Products
- TFT Glass Substrates
- TFT Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
- Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Bases
- New Function Glass
- Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
- 化学強化用特殊ガラス
- ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
- Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
- Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
- Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
- Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
- For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
- Electronic Materials
- Electronic Materials
- Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
- Digital Camera Materials
- Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
- Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
- Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
- Radiophotoluminesscent
- Tissue Culture Ware
- Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
- Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- Caustic Soda
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
- FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
- Fluonreg ETFE Film
- Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
- Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
- Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
- Fuel Cell Components
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsLife Science
- Life Science Products
- Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- Ceramics
- Fused Cast Refractories
- Monolithic Refractories (1)
- Monolithic Refractories (2)
- Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
- Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
- スライド番号 83
-
Tissue Culture Ware
copyAGC Inc 57
Provides clear images and excellent cell adhesion for high magnification microscope observation
Low cell adhesion coating
Glass based products
Other products
ECM coated products Various extracellular matrixes (ECM) are
available
Minimize the adhesion of cells and protein
Enable efficient formation of uniformly-sized spheroids in large quantity
Tissue culture ware
Various other products are available
Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 58
Electronic materials
Product Plants Region
GCHPtrade AGC Electronics Taiwan Taiwan
Semiconductor process materials
Kansai Plant (Takasago factory) Japan
AGC Electronics (Japan) Japan
AGC Seimi Chemical (Japan) Japan
AGC Electronics America USA
Glass fritpaste AGC Electronics (Japan) Japan
Optical materials for digital cameras
AGC Techno Glass (Japan) Japan
AGC Micro Glass Japan
AGC Micro Glass (Thailand) Thailand
Optical Coating Products Optical Coatings Japan Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
copyAGC Inc 59
AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
copyAGC Inc 60
Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
copyAGC Inc 61
General name Product usage
Caustic Soda Chemicals chemical fibers paperpulp etc
Caustic potash Chemicals potassium carbonate raw materials
Potassium carbonate Food additives detergent feedstock
Hydrochloric acid Inorganic chemicals steel and chemical seasoning
Sodium hypochlorite Bleaching pulp and textile and sterilizing tap water
Liquid chlorine Bleaching pulp and sterilizing tap water
Vinyl chloride monomer Polyvinyl chloride raw materials (VCM)
Polyvinyl chloride Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Trichloroethylene Perchloroethylen Industrial cleaner dry-cleaning solvent fluorinated gas feedstock
Methyl and ethylene chloride Silicone resin industrial cleaner extracting solvent for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals paint stripper
Chloroform Fluorochemicals
Epi-chlorohydrin Epoxy resin
Propylene oxide Raw materials for propylene glycol dipropylene glycol and polyols raw materials for non-ion surfactants
Propylene glycolRaw materials for unsaturated polyester resins and plasticizers surfactants antifreeze and coolants food additives perfume and tobacco tooth paste cosmetics and medical supplies
Polyols Rigid and flexible polyurethane foams coating adhesives and sealant elastomers
Sodium bicarbonate Food additives pharmaceuticals bath salts industrial applications and animal feeds
Caustic Soda
copyAGC Inc 62
Crude salt is a raw material for basic chemicals
Electrolysis system
Caustic soda is a typical alkaline product produced from electrolysis of salt AGC uses its ion-exchange membrane (Flemion) for the production of caustic soda A wide range of applications including chemical fibers paper pulp chemicals
food industry soap etc
Sodium Bicarbonate
copyAGC Inc 63
Flue gas neutralization effectively eliminates acidic components (SO3 and sulfuric acid mist etc) from flue gases
Eco-friendly detergent and cleanser
Before AfterApplications
Industrial cleaning Blast cleaning media Chemical cleaning new system
Flue gas treatment Flue gas neutralization
Pharmaceuticals Stomach medicine (antacid) dialysis
Home products Cleaners bath salts deodorant
Food products Baking powder PH control chemicals
AgriculturalLivestock industriesCivil engineering construction
Formula feed ingredients Animal pharmaceuticals Agrochemicals ingredientsLiquid glass soil hardening agents
Industry Fire extinguisher metal surface treatment agents neutralizer
Sodium Bicarbonate is used in various fields ranging from home products medical products to advanced technologies
As the largest sodium bicarbonate manufacture in Japan AGC will expand the grades of available products and develop new products to meet diversifying needs
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 64
General name Production base Country
Caustic Soda(2 million tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinythai Thailand
Caustic potash(130000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Potassium carbonate(70000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Hydrochloric acid
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Sodium hypochlorite
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Chlor-alkali amp urethaneGeneral name Production base Country
Liquid chlorine
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinyl chloride monomer(15 million tons)
Keiyo Monomer Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Vinythai Thailand
Polyvinyl chloride(1 million tons)
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Phu My Plastics amp Chemicals Vietnam
Vinythai ThailandTrichloroethylenePerchloroethylen(30000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Ethylene chloride Kashima plant JapanMethyl chloride Chiba plant JapanChloroform Chiba plant Japan
Epi-chlorohydrin(160000 tons)
Kashima Chemical Co Ltd Japan
Vinythai ThailandPropylene oxide(110000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Propylene glycol(40000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Polyols(80000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Sodium bicarbonate(50000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan Production capacity
As of March 2019
ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
copyAGC Inc 65
FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
copyAGC Inc 66
General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo Tubing sealing wire insulation films filaments lining etc for various industries
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStraderdquo Wire insulation sealing etc
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Mold releasing films roofing and architectural facades interior finishing and photovoltaicsGreen houses
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Optical materials semiconductor processing hi-performance
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Architectural structures bridges and aircrafts
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahi Guardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Textiles paper nonwoven carpet and leather
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Ion-exchange membrane for electrolytic caustic soda production
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Refrigerants for freezerrefrigeration equipment and air conditioners
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo
Precision cleaning defluxing cleaning plastic parts dewatering drying coolant and career solvent
Fine silica Liquid chromatography packing cosmetic materials
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquo Improved leveling performance for such as floor waxResin dispersant ｒesin surface modifier
Fluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo Damp-proof coating for electronics devices oil barrier anti-flux migration anti-resin adhesion
Fluonreg ETFE Film
copyAGC Inc 67
200 amp moreheat-
resistance
Weathera-bility
Light transmittance
Chemical resistance
Incom-bustibility
Non-viscidity Insulation Mechanical
property
Mold releasing film
PV protection film
PV back sheet
Kitchen wall surface materials
Building
Applications
Credits Inecircs CampeloItaipava Arena Pernambuco
Fluoropolymer film with excellent heat-resistance and weatherability AGC manufactures Fluonreg ETFE Film from raw materials Major applications (see below)
Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
copyAGC Inc 68
Lumiflontrade is the worlds first solvent-soluble fluoropolymer developed based on AGCrsquos fluorine technologies and commercialized in 1982
Chemically-stable fluoropolymer demonstrates greater weatherability than conventional coating materials
Proven credibility based on more than 20 years of experience used for over 200000 buildings and facilities
Lumiflon is used for
Tokyo skytree
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Excellent weatherability
Bridge pier without Lumiflon (16 year-old)
Bridge pier with Lumiflon coating (21 year-old)
Cos
t ind
ex
Phthalic acidUrethaneAcrylicsiliconLumiflon family
Lumiflonrsquos good weatherability reduces
the life-cycle costs
Economic comparison
Durability (year)
Lumiflontrade
Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
copyAGC Inc 69
Highly durable fluorinated Water and Oil Repellent Both high performance and improved environmental profiles at the same time PFOA and PFOS free (at or above detection limits) Products available for textile paper and non-woven fabrics For paper well-suited to food packaging applications with FDA and BfR approval
Greaseproof paper (treated with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES)
Regular paper (not greaseproof)
Treated fabric with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES
Applications
Textile Car seats Carpet tiles Outdoor clothing Protective clothing Furniture(fabric-coated) Sportswearsports items Swimwear Tablecloths Umbrellaswaterproof clothing Uniforms Shoes
Non-woven Air filters Automotive interiors Masks Medical gowns Surgery cover cloth Wallpaper
Paper and others
Fast food packaging Food packaging boxesbags Pet food packaging Paper traystableware Naturalsynthetic leather Stonetile and other
AsahiGuardreg E-SERIES
Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
copyAGC Inc 70
AGC established production technologies for HFO-1234yf ahead of its competitors
1234yf is a new environmentally-friendly refrigerant for automobile air conditioning with a very low GWP which is 11300 or less than that of conventional products
AGC successfully reduced the global-warming potential (GWP) to about one-sixth that of conventional products while delivering equivalent performance
AMOLEAtrade helps achieve both low GWP and energy saving
AMOLEAtradeNew Refrigerant for Air-conditioners
AMOLEAtrade-1234yfNew-generation Automobile Refrigerant
Fuel Cell Components
copyAGC Inc 71
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
AGC develops and manufactures fluorine based polymer electrolyte (ionomer) for membrane and electrode and offers components optimal for MEA (membrane-electrode assembly) which determines the performance of fuel cells
Stack
Fuel Processor system
Peripheral devices
MEA makersAuto makers
【For Electrode】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
【For Membrane】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
AGCrsquos focus areas
Assemble
Hydrogen
Air
(Ionomer) (MEA) (Stack) (Power generation system)
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 72
Fluorochemicals amp specialty chemicalsGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd England
AGC Chemicals Americas Inc Americas
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStrade rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Kashima plant Japan
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahiGuardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Chiba plantJapan
Kashima plant
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Fine silica Asahi Glass Si-Tech Japan
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquoFluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo
AGC Seimi Chemical Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsLife Science
copyAGC Inc 73
Life Science Products
copyAGC Inc 74
General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients (Including biopharmaceuticals)
Intermediate and active pharmaceutical ingredients intermediate and active agricultural ingredients
Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
copyAGC Inc 75
Culture Separation
Main fermentation tank for recombinant microorganisms (Up to 4500L)
Separation of culture supernatant and cells
AGC offers biopharmaceutical (recombinant protein) manufacturing services Under the PMDA license AGC conducts production of biopharmaceutical APIs in compliance with GMP AGC also offers protein expression and process development services
Purification
High-level purification of target protein
Production process
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 76
Life ScienceGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients(Including biopharmaceuticals)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Wakasa Chemicals Japan
AGC BiologicsAmericas Denmark Germany
Malgrat Pharma Chemicals SLU Spain
As of March 2019
Ceramics
copyAGC Inc 77
Fused Cast Refractories
copyAGC Inc 78
Zirconia fused cast refractoriesldquoZB-X950rdquo series
Alumina fused cast refractoriesMarsniteTM (MB) series
AGC offers a full line-up of fused cast refractories for glass melting furnaces to meet various customer needs Zirconia fused cast refractoriesOptimal for use in melting furnaces for high-quality specialty glass particularly in the
areas that come into direct contact with molten glass AZS fused cast refractoriesExcellent resistance to corrosion Alumina fused refractoriesExcellent performance against contamination to molten glass
AZS fused cast refractoriesZilconiteTM (ZB) series
Monolithic Refractories (1)
copyAGC Inc 79
Excellent strength and fireproof castable refractory composed of carefully selected fireproof aggregates and AGCrsquos alumina cement
Asahi Castertrade
Ramcretetrade Low-cement castable with excellent strength
erosion-resistance and extremely low porosity It also has high corrosion resistance and excellent high temperature strength
Monolithic Refractories (2)
copyAGC Inc 80
Excellent thermal Insulating property equivalent to that of fiber and insulating bricks It is an environmentally-friendly non-fiber material made from AGCrsquos special raw material
THRMOTECT WALLTM
THERMOTECT Walltrade is a high thermal insulation furnace wall for industrial furnaces The product is a composite structure that uses a high thermal insulation grade THERMOTECTTM and it boasts the highest-level thermal insulation properties in the industry and durability The material contributes to energy conservation in industrial furnaces spanning various fields where conventional ceramic fiber could not be used
Glass Ironsteel Cement Aluminum
THERMOTECT WALLtrade Won ldquoDirector-Generalrsquos Prize The Agency for Natural Resources and Energyrdquo of ldquoProduct Category amp Business Model Categoryrdquo at Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation in 2015
THERMOTECTtrade
Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
copyAGC Inc 81
AGCrsquos chrome-free bricks for cement kilns are used by various domestic and international cement manufactures
To burn various waste materials in a cement kiln requires severe operational conditions AGCrsquos refractory bricks ensure high durability without using chrome materials which has high environmentally hazardous impacts
Lining of a cement rotary kilnChrome-free bricks for cement kilnsBNCTM series
Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
copyAGC Inc 82
AGCrsquos ceramics pigments for road surface coating include colored anti-skid aggregates which allow greater flexibility in design and heat-shielding road surface coatings which improve the abrasion resistance of the road surface
Tough Bahn
Tough BahntradeColored anti-skid aggregate
Tough Coore
Reference Road surface temperature reduce to 50when the initial temperature is 60
Tough CooretradePigments for heat-shielding road surface coatings
Thermographic view(summertime)
6151
1-5-1Marunouchi
Chiyoda-kuTokyo JAPAN
copyAGC Inc 83
- Reference
- Table of Contents
- Corporate Information
- Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
- Successive Presidents
- 組織図
- Stock Information
- Corporate History (1)
- Corporate History (2)
- AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
- AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
- AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
- AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
- Architectural Glass
- Architectural Glass Products
- Low-E Insulated Glass Units
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
- Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
- Decorative Glass
- Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
- Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
- Automotive Glass
- Automotive Glass
- IR-blocking Glass
- UV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
- Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
- Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
- Glass for Displays
- Display Glass Products
- TFT Glass Substrates
- TFT Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
- Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Bases
- New Function Glass
- Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
- 化学強化用特殊ガラス
- ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
- Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
- Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
- Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
- Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
- For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
- Electronic Materials
- Electronic Materials
- Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
- Digital Camera Materials
- Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
- Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
- Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
- Radiophotoluminesscent
- Tissue Culture Ware
- Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
- Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- Caustic Soda
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
- FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
- Fluonreg ETFE Film
- Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
- Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
- Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
- Fuel Cell Components
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsLife Science
- Life Science Products
- Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- Ceramics
- Fused Cast Refractories
- Monolithic Refractories (1)
- Monolithic Refractories (2)
- Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
- Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
- スライド番号 83
-
Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 58
Electronic materials
Product Plants Region
GCHPtrade AGC Electronics Taiwan Taiwan
Semiconductor process materials
Kansai Plant (Takasago factory) Japan
AGC Electronics (Japan) Japan
AGC Seimi Chemical (Japan) Japan
AGC Electronics America USA
Glass fritpaste AGC Electronics (Japan) Japan
Optical materials for digital cameras
AGC Techno Glass (Japan) Japan
AGC Micro Glass Japan
AGC Micro Glass (Thailand) Thailand
Optical Coating Products Optical Coatings Japan Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
copyAGC Inc 59
AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
copyAGC Inc 60
Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
copyAGC Inc 61
General name Product usage
Caustic Soda Chemicals chemical fibers paperpulp etc
Caustic potash Chemicals potassium carbonate raw materials
Potassium carbonate Food additives detergent feedstock
Hydrochloric acid Inorganic chemicals steel and chemical seasoning
Sodium hypochlorite Bleaching pulp and textile and sterilizing tap water
Liquid chlorine Bleaching pulp and sterilizing tap water
Vinyl chloride monomer Polyvinyl chloride raw materials (VCM)
Polyvinyl chloride Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Trichloroethylene Perchloroethylen Industrial cleaner dry-cleaning solvent fluorinated gas feedstock
Methyl and ethylene chloride Silicone resin industrial cleaner extracting solvent for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals paint stripper
Chloroform Fluorochemicals
Epi-chlorohydrin Epoxy resin
Propylene oxide Raw materials for propylene glycol dipropylene glycol and polyols raw materials for non-ion surfactants
Propylene glycolRaw materials for unsaturated polyester resins and plasticizers surfactants antifreeze and coolants food additives perfume and tobacco tooth paste cosmetics and medical supplies
Polyols Rigid and flexible polyurethane foams coating adhesives and sealant elastomers
Sodium bicarbonate Food additives pharmaceuticals bath salts industrial applications and animal feeds
Caustic Soda
copyAGC Inc 62
Crude salt is a raw material for basic chemicals
Electrolysis system
Caustic soda is a typical alkaline product produced from electrolysis of salt AGC uses its ion-exchange membrane (Flemion) for the production of caustic soda A wide range of applications including chemical fibers paper pulp chemicals
food industry soap etc
Sodium Bicarbonate
copyAGC Inc 63
Flue gas neutralization effectively eliminates acidic components (SO3 and sulfuric acid mist etc) from flue gases
Eco-friendly detergent and cleanser
Before AfterApplications
Industrial cleaning Blast cleaning media Chemical cleaning new system
Flue gas treatment Flue gas neutralization
Pharmaceuticals Stomach medicine (antacid) dialysis
Home products Cleaners bath salts deodorant
Food products Baking powder PH control chemicals
AgriculturalLivestock industriesCivil engineering construction
Formula feed ingredients Animal pharmaceuticals Agrochemicals ingredientsLiquid glass soil hardening agents
Industry Fire extinguisher metal surface treatment agents neutralizer
Sodium Bicarbonate is used in various fields ranging from home products medical products to advanced technologies
As the largest sodium bicarbonate manufacture in Japan AGC will expand the grades of available products and develop new products to meet diversifying needs
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 64
General name Production base Country
Caustic Soda(2 million tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinythai Thailand
Caustic potash(130000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Potassium carbonate(70000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Hydrochloric acid
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Sodium hypochlorite
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Chlor-alkali amp urethaneGeneral name Production base Country
Liquid chlorine
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinyl chloride monomer(15 million tons)
Keiyo Monomer Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Vinythai Thailand
Polyvinyl chloride(1 million tons)
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Phu My Plastics amp Chemicals Vietnam
Vinythai ThailandTrichloroethylenePerchloroethylen(30000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Ethylene chloride Kashima plant JapanMethyl chloride Chiba plant JapanChloroform Chiba plant Japan
Epi-chlorohydrin(160000 tons)
Kashima Chemical Co Ltd Japan
Vinythai ThailandPropylene oxide(110000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Propylene glycol(40000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Polyols(80000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Sodium bicarbonate(50000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan Production capacity
As of March 2019
ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
copyAGC Inc 65
FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
copyAGC Inc 66
General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo Tubing sealing wire insulation films filaments lining etc for various industries
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStraderdquo Wire insulation sealing etc
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Mold releasing films roofing and architectural facades interior finishing and photovoltaicsGreen houses
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Optical materials semiconductor processing hi-performance
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Architectural structures bridges and aircrafts
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahi Guardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Textiles paper nonwoven carpet and leather
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Ion-exchange membrane for electrolytic caustic soda production
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Refrigerants for freezerrefrigeration equipment and air conditioners
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo
Precision cleaning defluxing cleaning plastic parts dewatering drying coolant and career solvent
Fine silica Liquid chromatography packing cosmetic materials
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquo Improved leveling performance for such as floor waxResin dispersant ｒesin surface modifier
Fluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo Damp-proof coating for electronics devices oil barrier anti-flux migration anti-resin adhesion
Fluonreg ETFE Film
copyAGC Inc 67
200 amp moreheat-
resistance
Weathera-bility
Light transmittance
Chemical resistance
Incom-bustibility
Non-viscidity Insulation Mechanical
property
Mold releasing film
PV protection film
PV back sheet
Kitchen wall surface materials
Building
Applications
Credits Inecircs CampeloItaipava Arena Pernambuco
Fluoropolymer film with excellent heat-resistance and weatherability AGC manufactures Fluonreg ETFE Film from raw materials Major applications (see below)
Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
copyAGC Inc 68
Lumiflontrade is the worlds first solvent-soluble fluoropolymer developed based on AGCrsquos fluorine technologies and commercialized in 1982
Chemically-stable fluoropolymer demonstrates greater weatherability than conventional coating materials
Proven credibility based on more than 20 years of experience used for over 200000 buildings and facilities
Lumiflon is used for
Tokyo skytree
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Excellent weatherability
Bridge pier without Lumiflon (16 year-old)
Bridge pier with Lumiflon coating (21 year-old)
Cos
t ind
ex
Phthalic acidUrethaneAcrylicsiliconLumiflon family
Lumiflonrsquos good weatherability reduces
the life-cycle costs
Economic comparison
Durability (year)
Lumiflontrade
Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
copyAGC Inc 69
Highly durable fluorinated Water and Oil Repellent Both high performance and improved environmental profiles at the same time PFOA and PFOS free (at or above detection limits) Products available for textile paper and non-woven fabrics For paper well-suited to food packaging applications with FDA and BfR approval
Greaseproof paper (treated with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES)
Regular paper (not greaseproof)
Treated fabric with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES
Applications
Textile Car seats Carpet tiles Outdoor clothing Protective clothing Furniture(fabric-coated) Sportswearsports items Swimwear Tablecloths Umbrellaswaterproof clothing Uniforms Shoes
Non-woven Air filters Automotive interiors Masks Medical gowns Surgery cover cloth Wallpaper
Paper and others
Fast food packaging Food packaging boxesbags Pet food packaging Paper traystableware Naturalsynthetic leather Stonetile and other
AsahiGuardreg E-SERIES
Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
copyAGC Inc 70
AGC established production technologies for HFO-1234yf ahead of its competitors
1234yf is a new environmentally-friendly refrigerant for automobile air conditioning with a very low GWP which is 11300 or less than that of conventional products
AGC successfully reduced the global-warming potential (GWP) to about one-sixth that of conventional products while delivering equivalent performance
AMOLEAtrade helps achieve both low GWP and energy saving
AMOLEAtradeNew Refrigerant for Air-conditioners
AMOLEAtrade-1234yfNew-generation Automobile Refrigerant
Fuel Cell Components
copyAGC Inc 71
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
AGC develops and manufactures fluorine based polymer electrolyte (ionomer) for membrane and electrode and offers components optimal for MEA (membrane-electrode assembly) which determines the performance of fuel cells
Stack
Fuel Processor system
Peripheral devices
MEA makersAuto makers
【For Electrode】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
【For Membrane】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
AGCrsquos focus areas
Assemble
Hydrogen
Air
(Ionomer) (MEA) (Stack) (Power generation system)
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 72
Fluorochemicals amp specialty chemicalsGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd England
AGC Chemicals Americas Inc Americas
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStrade rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Kashima plant Japan
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahiGuardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Chiba plantJapan
Kashima plant
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Fine silica Asahi Glass Si-Tech Japan
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquoFluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo
AGC Seimi Chemical Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsLife Science
copyAGC Inc 73
Life Science Products
copyAGC Inc 74
General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients (Including biopharmaceuticals)
Intermediate and active pharmaceutical ingredients intermediate and active agricultural ingredients
Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
copyAGC Inc 75
Culture Separation
Main fermentation tank for recombinant microorganisms (Up to 4500L)
Separation of culture supernatant and cells
AGC offers biopharmaceutical (recombinant protein) manufacturing services Under the PMDA license AGC conducts production of biopharmaceutical APIs in compliance with GMP AGC also offers protein expression and process development services
Purification
High-level purification of target protein
Production process
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 76
Life ScienceGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients(Including biopharmaceuticals)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Wakasa Chemicals Japan
AGC BiologicsAmericas Denmark Germany
Malgrat Pharma Chemicals SLU Spain
As of March 2019
Ceramics
copyAGC Inc 77
Fused Cast Refractories
copyAGC Inc 78
Zirconia fused cast refractoriesldquoZB-X950rdquo series
Alumina fused cast refractoriesMarsniteTM (MB) series
AGC offers a full line-up of fused cast refractories for glass melting furnaces to meet various customer needs Zirconia fused cast refractoriesOptimal for use in melting furnaces for high-quality specialty glass particularly in the
areas that come into direct contact with molten glass AZS fused cast refractoriesExcellent resistance to corrosion Alumina fused refractoriesExcellent performance against contamination to molten glass
AZS fused cast refractoriesZilconiteTM (ZB) series
Monolithic Refractories (1)
copyAGC Inc 79
Excellent strength and fireproof castable refractory composed of carefully selected fireproof aggregates and AGCrsquos alumina cement
Asahi Castertrade
Ramcretetrade Low-cement castable with excellent strength
erosion-resistance and extremely low porosity It also has high corrosion resistance and excellent high temperature strength
Monolithic Refractories (2)
copyAGC Inc 80
Excellent thermal Insulating property equivalent to that of fiber and insulating bricks It is an environmentally-friendly non-fiber material made from AGCrsquos special raw material
THRMOTECT WALLTM
THERMOTECT Walltrade is a high thermal insulation furnace wall for industrial furnaces The product is a composite structure that uses a high thermal insulation grade THERMOTECTTM and it boasts the highest-level thermal insulation properties in the industry and durability The material contributes to energy conservation in industrial furnaces spanning various fields where conventional ceramic fiber could not be used
Glass Ironsteel Cement Aluminum
THERMOTECT WALLtrade Won ldquoDirector-Generalrsquos Prize The Agency for Natural Resources and Energyrdquo of ldquoProduct Category amp Business Model Categoryrdquo at Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation in 2015
THERMOTECTtrade
Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
copyAGC Inc 81
AGCrsquos chrome-free bricks for cement kilns are used by various domestic and international cement manufactures
To burn various waste materials in a cement kiln requires severe operational conditions AGCrsquos refractory bricks ensure high durability without using chrome materials which has high environmentally hazardous impacts
Lining of a cement rotary kilnChrome-free bricks for cement kilnsBNCTM series
Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
copyAGC Inc 82
AGCrsquos ceramics pigments for road surface coating include colored anti-skid aggregates which allow greater flexibility in design and heat-shielding road surface coatings which improve the abrasion resistance of the road surface
Tough Bahn
Tough BahntradeColored anti-skid aggregate
Tough Coore
Reference Road surface temperature reduce to 50when the initial temperature is 60
Tough CooretradePigments for heat-shielding road surface coatings
Thermographic view(summertime)
6151
1-5-1Marunouchi
Chiyoda-kuTokyo JAPAN
copyAGC Inc 83
- Reference
- Table of Contents
- Corporate Information
- Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
- Successive Presidents
- 組織図
- Stock Information
- Corporate History (1)
- Corporate History (2)
- AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
- AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
- AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
- AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
- Architectural Glass
- Architectural Glass Products
- Low-E Insulated Glass Units
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
- Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
- Decorative Glass
- Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
- Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
- Automotive Glass
- Automotive Glass
- IR-blocking Glass
- UV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
- Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
- Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
- Glass for Displays
- Display Glass Products
- TFT Glass Substrates
- TFT Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
- Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Bases
- New Function Glass
- Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
- 化学強化用特殊ガラス
- ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
- Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
- Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
- Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
- Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
- For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
- Electronic Materials
- Electronic Materials
- Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
- Digital Camera Materials
- Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
- Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
- Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
- Radiophotoluminesscent
- Tissue Culture Ware
- Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
- Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- Caustic Soda
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
- FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
- Fluonreg ETFE Film
- Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
- Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
- Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
- Fuel Cell Components
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsLife Science
- Life Science Products
- Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- Ceramics
- Fused Cast Refractories
- Monolithic Refractories (1)
- Monolithic Refractories (2)
- Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
- Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
- スライド番号 83
-
ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
copyAGC Inc 59
AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
copyAGC Inc 60
Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
copyAGC Inc 61
General name Product usage
Caustic Soda Chemicals chemical fibers paperpulp etc
Caustic potash Chemicals potassium carbonate raw materials
Potassium carbonate Food additives detergent feedstock
Hydrochloric acid Inorganic chemicals steel and chemical seasoning
Sodium hypochlorite Bleaching pulp and textile and sterilizing tap water
Liquid chlorine Bleaching pulp and sterilizing tap water
Vinyl chloride monomer Polyvinyl chloride raw materials (VCM)
Polyvinyl chloride Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Trichloroethylene Perchloroethylen Industrial cleaner dry-cleaning solvent fluorinated gas feedstock
Methyl and ethylene chloride Silicone resin industrial cleaner extracting solvent for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals paint stripper
Chloroform Fluorochemicals
Epi-chlorohydrin Epoxy resin
Propylene oxide Raw materials for propylene glycol dipropylene glycol and polyols raw materials for non-ion surfactants
Propylene glycolRaw materials for unsaturated polyester resins and plasticizers surfactants antifreeze and coolants food additives perfume and tobacco tooth paste cosmetics and medical supplies
Polyols Rigid and flexible polyurethane foams coating adhesives and sealant elastomers
Sodium bicarbonate Food additives pharmaceuticals bath salts industrial applications and animal feeds
Caustic Soda
copyAGC Inc 62
Crude salt is a raw material for basic chemicals
Electrolysis system
Caustic soda is a typical alkaline product produced from electrolysis of salt AGC uses its ion-exchange membrane (Flemion) for the production of caustic soda A wide range of applications including chemical fibers paper pulp chemicals
food industry soap etc
Sodium Bicarbonate
copyAGC Inc 63
Flue gas neutralization effectively eliminates acidic components (SO3 and sulfuric acid mist etc) from flue gases
Eco-friendly detergent and cleanser
Before AfterApplications
Industrial cleaning Blast cleaning media Chemical cleaning new system
Flue gas treatment Flue gas neutralization
Pharmaceuticals Stomach medicine (antacid) dialysis
Home products Cleaners bath salts deodorant
Food products Baking powder PH control chemicals
AgriculturalLivestock industriesCivil engineering construction
Formula feed ingredients Animal pharmaceuticals Agrochemicals ingredientsLiquid glass soil hardening agents
Industry Fire extinguisher metal surface treatment agents neutralizer
Sodium Bicarbonate is used in various fields ranging from home products medical products to advanced technologies
As the largest sodium bicarbonate manufacture in Japan AGC will expand the grades of available products and develop new products to meet diversifying needs
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 64
General name Production base Country
Caustic Soda(2 million tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinythai Thailand
Caustic potash(130000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Potassium carbonate(70000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Hydrochloric acid
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Sodium hypochlorite
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Chlor-alkali amp urethaneGeneral name Production base Country
Liquid chlorine
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinyl chloride monomer(15 million tons)
Keiyo Monomer Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Vinythai Thailand
Polyvinyl chloride(1 million tons)
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Phu My Plastics amp Chemicals Vietnam
Vinythai ThailandTrichloroethylenePerchloroethylen(30000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Ethylene chloride Kashima plant JapanMethyl chloride Chiba plant JapanChloroform Chiba plant Japan
Epi-chlorohydrin(160000 tons)
Kashima Chemical Co Ltd Japan
Vinythai ThailandPropylene oxide(110000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Propylene glycol(40000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Polyols(80000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Sodium bicarbonate(50000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan Production capacity
As of March 2019
ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
copyAGC Inc 65
FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
copyAGC Inc 66
General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo Tubing sealing wire insulation films filaments lining etc for various industries
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStraderdquo Wire insulation sealing etc
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Mold releasing films roofing and architectural facades interior finishing and photovoltaicsGreen houses
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Optical materials semiconductor processing hi-performance
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Architectural structures bridges and aircrafts
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahi Guardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Textiles paper nonwoven carpet and leather
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Ion-exchange membrane for electrolytic caustic soda production
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Refrigerants for freezerrefrigeration equipment and air conditioners
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo
Precision cleaning defluxing cleaning plastic parts dewatering drying coolant and career solvent
Fine silica Liquid chromatography packing cosmetic materials
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquo Improved leveling performance for such as floor waxResin dispersant ｒesin surface modifier
Fluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo Damp-proof coating for electronics devices oil barrier anti-flux migration anti-resin adhesion
Fluonreg ETFE Film
copyAGC Inc 67
200 amp moreheat-
resistance
Weathera-bility
Light transmittance
Chemical resistance
Incom-bustibility
Non-viscidity Insulation Mechanical
property
Mold releasing film
PV protection film
PV back sheet
Kitchen wall surface materials
Building
Applications
Credits Inecircs CampeloItaipava Arena Pernambuco
Fluoropolymer film with excellent heat-resistance and weatherability AGC manufactures Fluonreg ETFE Film from raw materials Major applications (see below)
Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
copyAGC Inc 68
Lumiflontrade is the worlds first solvent-soluble fluoropolymer developed based on AGCrsquos fluorine technologies and commercialized in 1982
Chemically-stable fluoropolymer demonstrates greater weatherability than conventional coating materials
Proven credibility based on more than 20 years of experience used for over 200000 buildings and facilities
Lumiflon is used for
Tokyo skytree
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Excellent weatherability
Bridge pier without Lumiflon (16 year-old)
Bridge pier with Lumiflon coating (21 year-old)
Cos
t ind
ex
Phthalic acidUrethaneAcrylicsiliconLumiflon family
Lumiflonrsquos good weatherability reduces
the life-cycle costs
Economic comparison
Durability (year)
Lumiflontrade
Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
copyAGC Inc 69
Highly durable fluorinated Water and Oil Repellent Both high performance and improved environmental profiles at the same time PFOA and PFOS free (at or above detection limits) Products available for textile paper and non-woven fabrics For paper well-suited to food packaging applications with FDA and BfR approval
Greaseproof paper (treated with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES)
Regular paper (not greaseproof)
Treated fabric with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES
Applications
Textile Car seats Carpet tiles Outdoor clothing Protective clothing Furniture(fabric-coated) Sportswearsports items Swimwear Tablecloths Umbrellaswaterproof clothing Uniforms Shoes
Non-woven Air filters Automotive interiors Masks Medical gowns Surgery cover cloth Wallpaper
Paper and others
Fast food packaging Food packaging boxesbags Pet food packaging Paper traystableware Naturalsynthetic leather Stonetile and other
AsahiGuardreg E-SERIES
Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
copyAGC Inc 70
AGC established production technologies for HFO-1234yf ahead of its competitors
1234yf is a new environmentally-friendly refrigerant for automobile air conditioning with a very low GWP which is 11300 or less than that of conventional products
AGC successfully reduced the global-warming potential (GWP) to about one-sixth that of conventional products while delivering equivalent performance
AMOLEAtrade helps achieve both low GWP and energy saving
AMOLEAtradeNew Refrigerant for Air-conditioners
AMOLEAtrade-1234yfNew-generation Automobile Refrigerant
Fuel Cell Components
copyAGC Inc 71
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
AGC develops and manufactures fluorine based polymer electrolyte (ionomer) for membrane and electrode and offers components optimal for MEA (membrane-electrode assembly) which determines the performance of fuel cells
Stack
Fuel Processor system
Peripheral devices
MEA makersAuto makers
【For Electrode】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
【For Membrane】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
AGCrsquos focus areas
Assemble
Hydrogen
Air
(Ionomer) (MEA) (Stack) (Power generation system)
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 72
Fluorochemicals amp specialty chemicalsGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd England
AGC Chemicals Americas Inc Americas
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStrade rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Kashima plant Japan
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahiGuardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Chiba plantJapan
Kashima plant
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Fine silica Asahi Glass Si-Tech Japan
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquoFluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo
AGC Seimi Chemical Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsLife Science
copyAGC Inc 73
Life Science Products
copyAGC Inc 74
General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients (Including biopharmaceuticals)
Intermediate and active pharmaceutical ingredients intermediate and active agricultural ingredients
Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
copyAGC Inc 75
Culture Separation
Main fermentation tank for recombinant microorganisms (Up to 4500L)
Separation of culture supernatant and cells
AGC offers biopharmaceutical (recombinant protein) manufacturing services Under the PMDA license AGC conducts production of biopharmaceutical APIs in compliance with GMP AGC also offers protein expression and process development services
Purification
High-level purification of target protein
Production process
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 76
Life ScienceGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients(Including biopharmaceuticals)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Wakasa Chemicals Japan
AGC BiologicsAmericas Denmark Germany
Malgrat Pharma Chemicals SLU Spain
As of March 2019
Ceramics
copyAGC Inc 77
Fused Cast Refractories
copyAGC Inc 78
Zirconia fused cast refractoriesldquoZB-X950rdquo series
Alumina fused cast refractoriesMarsniteTM (MB) series
AGC offers a full line-up of fused cast refractories for glass melting furnaces to meet various customer needs Zirconia fused cast refractoriesOptimal for use in melting furnaces for high-quality specialty glass particularly in the
areas that come into direct contact with molten glass AZS fused cast refractoriesExcellent resistance to corrosion Alumina fused refractoriesExcellent performance against contamination to molten glass
AZS fused cast refractoriesZilconiteTM (ZB) series
Monolithic Refractories (1)
copyAGC Inc 79
Excellent strength and fireproof castable refractory composed of carefully selected fireproof aggregates and AGCrsquos alumina cement
Asahi Castertrade
Ramcretetrade Low-cement castable with excellent strength
erosion-resistance and extremely low porosity It also has high corrosion resistance and excellent high temperature strength
Monolithic Refractories (2)
copyAGC Inc 80
Excellent thermal Insulating property equivalent to that of fiber and insulating bricks It is an environmentally-friendly non-fiber material made from AGCrsquos special raw material
THRMOTECT WALLTM
THERMOTECT Walltrade is a high thermal insulation furnace wall for industrial furnaces The product is a composite structure that uses a high thermal insulation grade THERMOTECTTM and it boasts the highest-level thermal insulation properties in the industry and durability The material contributes to energy conservation in industrial furnaces spanning various fields where conventional ceramic fiber could not be used
Glass Ironsteel Cement Aluminum
THERMOTECT WALLtrade Won ldquoDirector-Generalrsquos Prize The Agency for Natural Resources and Energyrdquo of ldquoProduct Category amp Business Model Categoryrdquo at Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation in 2015
THERMOTECTtrade
Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
copyAGC Inc 81
AGCrsquos chrome-free bricks for cement kilns are used by various domestic and international cement manufactures
To burn various waste materials in a cement kiln requires severe operational conditions AGCrsquos refractory bricks ensure high durability without using chrome materials which has high environmentally hazardous impacts
Lining of a cement rotary kilnChrome-free bricks for cement kilnsBNCTM series
Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
copyAGC Inc 82
AGCrsquos ceramics pigments for road surface coating include colored anti-skid aggregates which allow greater flexibility in design and heat-shielding road surface coatings which improve the abrasion resistance of the road surface
Tough Bahn
Tough BahntradeColored anti-skid aggregate
Tough Coore
Reference Road surface temperature reduce to 50when the initial temperature is 60
Tough CooretradePigments for heat-shielding road surface coatings
Thermographic view(summertime)
6151
1-5-1Marunouchi
Chiyoda-kuTokyo JAPAN
copyAGC Inc 83
- Reference
- Table of Contents
- Corporate Information
- Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
- Successive Presidents
- 組織図
- Stock Information
- Corporate History (1)
- Corporate History (2)
- AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
- AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
- AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
- AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
- Architectural Glass
- Architectural Glass Products
- Low-E Insulated Glass Units
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
- Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
- Decorative Glass
- Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
- Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
- Automotive Glass
- Automotive Glass
- IR-blocking Glass
- UV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
- Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
- Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
- Glass for Displays
- Display Glass Products
- TFT Glass Substrates
- TFT Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
- Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Bases
- New Function Glass
- Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
- 化学強化用特殊ガラス
- ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
- Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
- Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
- Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
- Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
- For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
- Electronic Materials
- Electronic Materials
- Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
- Digital Camera Materials
- Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
- Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
- Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
- Radiophotoluminesscent
- Tissue Culture Ware
- Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
- Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- Caustic Soda
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
- FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
- Fluonreg ETFE Film
- Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
- Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
- Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
- Fuel Cell Components
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsLife Science
- Life Science Products
- Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- Ceramics
- Fused Cast Refractories
- Monolithic Refractories (1)
- Monolithic Refractories (2)
- Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
- Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
- スライド番号 83
-
AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
copyAGC Inc 60
Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
copyAGC Inc 61
General name Product usage
Caustic Soda Chemicals chemical fibers paperpulp etc
Caustic potash Chemicals potassium carbonate raw materials
Potassium carbonate Food additives detergent feedstock
Hydrochloric acid Inorganic chemicals steel and chemical seasoning
Sodium hypochlorite Bleaching pulp and textile and sterilizing tap water
Liquid chlorine Bleaching pulp and sterilizing tap water
Vinyl chloride monomer Polyvinyl chloride raw materials (VCM)
Polyvinyl chloride Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Trichloroethylene Perchloroethylen Industrial cleaner dry-cleaning solvent fluorinated gas feedstock
Methyl and ethylene chloride Silicone resin industrial cleaner extracting solvent for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals paint stripper
Chloroform Fluorochemicals
Epi-chlorohydrin Epoxy resin
Propylene oxide Raw materials for propylene glycol dipropylene glycol and polyols raw materials for non-ion surfactants
Propylene glycolRaw materials for unsaturated polyester resins and plasticizers surfactants antifreeze and coolants food additives perfume and tobacco tooth paste cosmetics and medical supplies
Polyols Rigid and flexible polyurethane foams coating adhesives and sealant elastomers
Sodium bicarbonate Food additives pharmaceuticals bath salts industrial applications and animal feeds
Caustic Soda
copyAGC Inc 62
Crude salt is a raw material for basic chemicals
Electrolysis system
Caustic soda is a typical alkaline product produced from electrolysis of salt AGC uses its ion-exchange membrane (Flemion) for the production of caustic soda A wide range of applications including chemical fibers paper pulp chemicals
food industry soap etc
Sodium Bicarbonate
copyAGC Inc 63
Flue gas neutralization effectively eliminates acidic components (SO3 and sulfuric acid mist etc) from flue gases
Eco-friendly detergent and cleanser
Before AfterApplications
Industrial cleaning Blast cleaning media Chemical cleaning new system
Flue gas treatment Flue gas neutralization
Pharmaceuticals Stomach medicine (antacid) dialysis
Home products Cleaners bath salts deodorant
Food products Baking powder PH control chemicals
AgriculturalLivestock industriesCivil engineering construction
Formula feed ingredients Animal pharmaceuticals Agrochemicals ingredientsLiquid glass soil hardening agents
Industry Fire extinguisher metal surface treatment agents neutralizer
Sodium Bicarbonate is used in various fields ranging from home products medical products to advanced technologies
As the largest sodium bicarbonate manufacture in Japan AGC will expand the grades of available products and develop new products to meet diversifying needs
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 64
General name Production base Country
Caustic Soda(2 million tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinythai Thailand
Caustic potash(130000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Potassium carbonate(70000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Hydrochloric acid
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Sodium hypochlorite
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Chlor-alkali amp urethaneGeneral name Production base Country
Liquid chlorine
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinyl chloride monomer(15 million tons)
Keiyo Monomer Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Vinythai Thailand
Polyvinyl chloride(1 million tons)
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Phu My Plastics amp Chemicals Vietnam
Vinythai ThailandTrichloroethylenePerchloroethylen(30000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Ethylene chloride Kashima plant JapanMethyl chloride Chiba plant JapanChloroform Chiba plant Japan
Epi-chlorohydrin(160000 tons)
Kashima Chemical Co Ltd Japan
Vinythai ThailandPropylene oxide(110000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Propylene glycol(40000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Polyols(80000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Sodium bicarbonate(50000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan Production capacity
As of March 2019
ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
copyAGC Inc 65
FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
copyAGC Inc 66
General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo Tubing sealing wire insulation films filaments lining etc for various industries
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStraderdquo Wire insulation sealing etc
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Mold releasing films roofing and architectural facades interior finishing and photovoltaicsGreen houses
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Optical materials semiconductor processing hi-performance
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Architectural structures bridges and aircrafts
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahi Guardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Textiles paper nonwoven carpet and leather
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Ion-exchange membrane for electrolytic caustic soda production
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Refrigerants for freezerrefrigeration equipment and air conditioners
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo
Precision cleaning defluxing cleaning plastic parts dewatering drying coolant and career solvent
Fine silica Liquid chromatography packing cosmetic materials
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquo Improved leveling performance for such as floor waxResin dispersant ｒesin surface modifier
Fluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo Damp-proof coating for electronics devices oil barrier anti-flux migration anti-resin adhesion
Fluonreg ETFE Film
copyAGC Inc 67
200 amp moreheat-
resistance
Weathera-bility
Light transmittance
Chemical resistance
Incom-bustibility
Non-viscidity Insulation Mechanical
property
Mold releasing film
PV protection film
PV back sheet
Kitchen wall surface materials
Building
Applications
Credits Inecircs CampeloItaipava Arena Pernambuco
Fluoropolymer film with excellent heat-resistance and weatherability AGC manufactures Fluonreg ETFE Film from raw materials Major applications (see below)
Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
copyAGC Inc 68
Lumiflontrade is the worlds first solvent-soluble fluoropolymer developed based on AGCrsquos fluorine technologies and commercialized in 1982
Chemically-stable fluoropolymer demonstrates greater weatherability than conventional coating materials
Proven credibility based on more than 20 years of experience used for over 200000 buildings and facilities
Lumiflon is used for
Tokyo skytree
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Excellent weatherability
Bridge pier without Lumiflon (16 year-old)
Bridge pier with Lumiflon coating (21 year-old)
Cos
t ind
ex
Phthalic acidUrethaneAcrylicsiliconLumiflon family
Lumiflonrsquos good weatherability reduces
the life-cycle costs
Economic comparison
Durability (year)
Lumiflontrade
Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
copyAGC Inc 69
Highly durable fluorinated Water and Oil Repellent Both high performance and improved environmental profiles at the same time PFOA and PFOS free (at or above detection limits) Products available for textile paper and non-woven fabrics For paper well-suited to food packaging applications with FDA and BfR approval
Greaseproof paper (treated with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES)
Regular paper (not greaseproof)
Treated fabric with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES
Applications
Textile Car seats Carpet tiles Outdoor clothing Protective clothing Furniture(fabric-coated) Sportswearsports items Swimwear Tablecloths Umbrellaswaterproof clothing Uniforms Shoes
Non-woven Air filters Automotive interiors Masks Medical gowns Surgery cover cloth Wallpaper
Paper and others
Fast food packaging Food packaging boxesbags Pet food packaging Paper traystableware Naturalsynthetic leather Stonetile and other
AsahiGuardreg E-SERIES
Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
copyAGC Inc 70
AGC established production technologies for HFO-1234yf ahead of its competitors
1234yf is a new environmentally-friendly refrigerant for automobile air conditioning with a very low GWP which is 11300 or less than that of conventional products
AGC successfully reduced the global-warming potential (GWP) to about one-sixth that of conventional products while delivering equivalent performance
AMOLEAtrade helps achieve both low GWP and energy saving
AMOLEAtradeNew Refrigerant for Air-conditioners
AMOLEAtrade-1234yfNew-generation Automobile Refrigerant
Fuel Cell Components
copyAGC Inc 71
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
AGC develops and manufactures fluorine based polymer electrolyte (ionomer) for membrane and electrode and offers components optimal for MEA (membrane-electrode assembly) which determines the performance of fuel cells
Stack
Fuel Processor system
Peripheral devices
MEA makersAuto makers
【For Electrode】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
【For Membrane】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
AGCrsquos focus areas
Assemble
Hydrogen
Air
(Ionomer) (MEA) (Stack) (Power generation system)
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 72
Fluorochemicals amp specialty chemicalsGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd England
AGC Chemicals Americas Inc Americas
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStrade rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Kashima plant Japan
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahiGuardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Chiba plantJapan
Kashima plant
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Fine silica Asahi Glass Si-Tech Japan
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquoFluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo
AGC Seimi Chemical Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsLife Science
copyAGC Inc 73
Life Science Products
copyAGC Inc 74
General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients (Including biopharmaceuticals)
Intermediate and active pharmaceutical ingredients intermediate and active agricultural ingredients
Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
copyAGC Inc 75
Culture Separation
Main fermentation tank for recombinant microorganisms (Up to 4500L)
Separation of culture supernatant and cells
AGC offers biopharmaceutical (recombinant protein) manufacturing services Under the PMDA license AGC conducts production of biopharmaceutical APIs in compliance with GMP AGC also offers protein expression and process development services
Purification
High-level purification of target protein
Production process
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 76
Life ScienceGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients(Including biopharmaceuticals)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Wakasa Chemicals Japan
AGC BiologicsAmericas Denmark Germany
Malgrat Pharma Chemicals SLU Spain
As of March 2019
Ceramics
copyAGC Inc 77
Fused Cast Refractories
copyAGC Inc 78
Zirconia fused cast refractoriesldquoZB-X950rdquo series
Alumina fused cast refractoriesMarsniteTM (MB) series
AGC offers a full line-up of fused cast refractories for glass melting furnaces to meet various customer needs Zirconia fused cast refractoriesOptimal for use in melting furnaces for high-quality specialty glass particularly in the
areas that come into direct contact with molten glass AZS fused cast refractoriesExcellent resistance to corrosion Alumina fused refractoriesExcellent performance against contamination to molten glass
AZS fused cast refractoriesZilconiteTM (ZB) series
Monolithic Refractories (1)
copyAGC Inc 79
Excellent strength and fireproof castable refractory composed of carefully selected fireproof aggregates and AGCrsquos alumina cement
Asahi Castertrade
Ramcretetrade Low-cement castable with excellent strength
erosion-resistance and extremely low porosity It also has high corrosion resistance and excellent high temperature strength
Monolithic Refractories (2)
copyAGC Inc 80
Excellent thermal Insulating property equivalent to that of fiber and insulating bricks It is an environmentally-friendly non-fiber material made from AGCrsquos special raw material
THRMOTECT WALLTM
THERMOTECT Walltrade is a high thermal insulation furnace wall for industrial furnaces The product is a composite structure that uses a high thermal insulation grade THERMOTECTTM and it boasts the highest-level thermal insulation properties in the industry and durability The material contributes to energy conservation in industrial furnaces spanning various fields where conventional ceramic fiber could not be used
Glass Ironsteel Cement Aluminum
THERMOTECT WALLtrade Won ldquoDirector-Generalrsquos Prize The Agency for Natural Resources and Energyrdquo of ldquoProduct Category amp Business Model Categoryrdquo at Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation in 2015
THERMOTECTtrade
Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
copyAGC Inc 81
AGCrsquos chrome-free bricks for cement kilns are used by various domestic and international cement manufactures
To burn various waste materials in a cement kiln requires severe operational conditions AGCrsquos refractory bricks ensure high durability without using chrome materials which has high environmentally hazardous impacts
Lining of a cement rotary kilnChrome-free bricks for cement kilnsBNCTM series
Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
copyAGC Inc 82
AGCrsquos ceramics pigments for road surface coating include colored anti-skid aggregates which allow greater flexibility in design and heat-shielding road surface coatings which improve the abrasion resistance of the road surface
Tough Bahn
Tough BahntradeColored anti-skid aggregate
Tough Coore
Reference Road surface temperature reduce to 50when the initial temperature is 60
Tough CooretradePigments for heat-shielding road surface coatings
Thermographic view(summertime)
6151
1-5-1Marunouchi
Chiyoda-kuTokyo JAPAN
copyAGC Inc 83
- Reference
- Table of Contents
- Corporate Information
- Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
- Successive Presidents
- 組織図
- Stock Information
- Corporate History (1)
- Corporate History (2)
- AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
- AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
- AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
- AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
- Architectural Glass
- Architectural Glass Products
- Low-E Insulated Glass Units
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
- Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
- Decorative Glass
- Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
- Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
- Automotive Glass
- Automotive Glass
- IR-blocking Glass
- UV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
- Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
- Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
- Glass for Displays
- Display Glass Products
- TFT Glass Substrates
- TFT Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
- Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Bases
- New Function Glass
- Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
- 化学強化用特殊ガラス
- ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
- Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
- Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
- Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
- Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
- For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
- Electronic Materials
- Electronic Materials
- Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
- Digital Camera Materials
- Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
- Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
- Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
- Radiophotoluminesscent
- Tissue Culture Ware
- Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
- Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- Caustic Soda
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
- FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
- Fluonreg ETFE Film
- Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
- Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
- Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
- Fuel Cell Components
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsLife Science
- Life Science Products
- Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- Ceramics
- Fused Cast Refractories
- Monolithic Refractories (1)
- Monolithic Refractories (2)
- Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
- Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
- スライド番号 83
-
Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
copyAGC Inc 61
General name Product usage
Caustic Soda Chemicals chemical fibers paperpulp etc
Caustic potash Chemicals potassium carbonate raw materials
Potassium carbonate Food additives detergent feedstock
Hydrochloric acid Inorganic chemicals steel and chemical seasoning
Sodium hypochlorite Bleaching pulp and textile and sterilizing tap water
Liquid chlorine Bleaching pulp and sterilizing tap water
Vinyl chloride monomer Polyvinyl chloride raw materials (VCM)
Polyvinyl chloride Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Trichloroethylene Perchloroethylen Industrial cleaner dry-cleaning solvent fluorinated gas feedstock
Methyl and ethylene chloride Silicone resin industrial cleaner extracting solvent for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals paint stripper
Chloroform Fluorochemicals
Epi-chlorohydrin Epoxy resin
Propylene oxide Raw materials for propylene glycol dipropylene glycol and polyols raw materials for non-ion surfactants
Propylene glycolRaw materials for unsaturated polyester resins and plasticizers surfactants antifreeze and coolants food additives perfume and tobacco tooth paste cosmetics and medical supplies
Polyols Rigid and flexible polyurethane foams coating adhesives and sealant elastomers
Sodium bicarbonate Food additives pharmaceuticals bath salts industrial applications and animal feeds
Caustic Soda
copyAGC Inc 62
Crude salt is a raw material for basic chemicals
Electrolysis system
Caustic soda is a typical alkaline product produced from electrolysis of salt AGC uses its ion-exchange membrane (Flemion) for the production of caustic soda A wide range of applications including chemical fibers paper pulp chemicals
food industry soap etc
Sodium Bicarbonate
copyAGC Inc 63
Flue gas neutralization effectively eliminates acidic components (SO3 and sulfuric acid mist etc) from flue gases
Eco-friendly detergent and cleanser
Before AfterApplications
Industrial cleaning Blast cleaning media Chemical cleaning new system
Flue gas treatment Flue gas neutralization
Pharmaceuticals Stomach medicine (antacid) dialysis
Home products Cleaners bath salts deodorant
Food products Baking powder PH control chemicals
AgriculturalLivestock industriesCivil engineering construction
Formula feed ingredients Animal pharmaceuticals Agrochemicals ingredientsLiquid glass soil hardening agents
Industry Fire extinguisher metal surface treatment agents neutralizer
Sodium Bicarbonate is used in various fields ranging from home products medical products to advanced technologies
As the largest sodium bicarbonate manufacture in Japan AGC will expand the grades of available products and develop new products to meet diversifying needs
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 64
General name Production base Country
Caustic Soda(2 million tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinythai Thailand
Caustic potash(130000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Potassium carbonate(70000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Hydrochloric acid
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Sodium hypochlorite
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Chlor-alkali amp urethaneGeneral name Production base Country
Liquid chlorine
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinyl chloride monomer(15 million tons)
Keiyo Monomer Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Vinythai Thailand
Polyvinyl chloride(1 million tons)
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Phu My Plastics amp Chemicals Vietnam
Vinythai ThailandTrichloroethylenePerchloroethylen(30000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Ethylene chloride Kashima plant JapanMethyl chloride Chiba plant JapanChloroform Chiba plant Japan
Epi-chlorohydrin(160000 tons)
Kashima Chemical Co Ltd Japan
Vinythai ThailandPropylene oxide(110000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Propylene glycol(40000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Polyols(80000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Sodium bicarbonate(50000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan Production capacity
As of March 2019
ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
copyAGC Inc 65
FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
copyAGC Inc 66
General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo Tubing sealing wire insulation films filaments lining etc for various industries
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStraderdquo Wire insulation sealing etc
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Mold releasing films roofing and architectural facades interior finishing and photovoltaicsGreen houses
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Optical materials semiconductor processing hi-performance
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Architectural structures bridges and aircrafts
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahi Guardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Textiles paper nonwoven carpet and leather
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Ion-exchange membrane for electrolytic caustic soda production
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Refrigerants for freezerrefrigeration equipment and air conditioners
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo
Precision cleaning defluxing cleaning plastic parts dewatering drying coolant and career solvent
Fine silica Liquid chromatography packing cosmetic materials
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquo Improved leveling performance for such as floor waxResin dispersant ｒesin surface modifier
Fluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo Damp-proof coating for electronics devices oil barrier anti-flux migration anti-resin adhesion
Fluonreg ETFE Film
copyAGC Inc 67
200 amp moreheat-
resistance
Weathera-bility
Light transmittance
Chemical resistance
Incom-bustibility
Non-viscidity Insulation Mechanical
property
Mold releasing film
PV protection film
PV back sheet
Kitchen wall surface materials
Building
Applications
Credits Inecircs CampeloItaipava Arena Pernambuco
Fluoropolymer film with excellent heat-resistance and weatherability AGC manufactures Fluonreg ETFE Film from raw materials Major applications (see below)
Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
copyAGC Inc 68
Lumiflontrade is the worlds first solvent-soluble fluoropolymer developed based on AGCrsquos fluorine technologies and commercialized in 1982
Chemically-stable fluoropolymer demonstrates greater weatherability than conventional coating materials
Proven credibility based on more than 20 years of experience used for over 200000 buildings and facilities
Lumiflon is used for
Tokyo skytree
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Excellent weatherability
Bridge pier without Lumiflon (16 year-old)
Bridge pier with Lumiflon coating (21 year-old)
Cos
t ind
ex
Phthalic acidUrethaneAcrylicsiliconLumiflon family
Lumiflonrsquos good weatherability reduces
the life-cycle costs
Economic comparison
Durability (year)
Lumiflontrade
Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
copyAGC Inc 69
Highly durable fluorinated Water and Oil Repellent Both high performance and improved environmental profiles at the same time PFOA and PFOS free (at or above detection limits) Products available for textile paper and non-woven fabrics For paper well-suited to food packaging applications with FDA and BfR approval
Greaseproof paper (treated with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES)
Regular paper (not greaseproof)
Treated fabric with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES
Applications
Textile Car seats Carpet tiles Outdoor clothing Protective clothing Furniture(fabric-coated) Sportswearsports items Swimwear Tablecloths Umbrellaswaterproof clothing Uniforms Shoes
Non-woven Air filters Automotive interiors Masks Medical gowns Surgery cover cloth Wallpaper
Paper and others
Fast food packaging Food packaging boxesbags Pet food packaging Paper traystableware Naturalsynthetic leather Stonetile and other
AsahiGuardreg E-SERIES
Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
copyAGC Inc 70
AGC established production technologies for HFO-1234yf ahead of its competitors
1234yf is a new environmentally-friendly refrigerant for automobile air conditioning with a very low GWP which is 11300 or less than that of conventional products
AGC successfully reduced the global-warming potential (GWP) to about one-sixth that of conventional products while delivering equivalent performance
AMOLEAtrade helps achieve both low GWP and energy saving
AMOLEAtradeNew Refrigerant for Air-conditioners
AMOLEAtrade-1234yfNew-generation Automobile Refrigerant
Fuel Cell Components
copyAGC Inc 71
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
AGC develops and manufactures fluorine based polymer electrolyte (ionomer) for membrane and electrode and offers components optimal for MEA (membrane-electrode assembly) which determines the performance of fuel cells
Stack
Fuel Processor system
Peripheral devices
MEA makersAuto makers
【For Electrode】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
【For Membrane】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
AGCrsquos focus areas
Assemble
Hydrogen
Air
(Ionomer) (MEA) (Stack) (Power generation system)
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 72
Fluorochemicals amp specialty chemicalsGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd England
AGC Chemicals Americas Inc Americas
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStrade rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Kashima plant Japan
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahiGuardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Chiba plantJapan
Kashima plant
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Fine silica Asahi Glass Si-Tech Japan
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquoFluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo
AGC Seimi Chemical Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsLife Science
copyAGC Inc 73
Life Science Products
copyAGC Inc 74
General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients (Including biopharmaceuticals)
Intermediate and active pharmaceutical ingredients intermediate and active agricultural ingredients
Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
copyAGC Inc 75
Culture Separation
Main fermentation tank for recombinant microorganisms (Up to 4500L)
Separation of culture supernatant and cells
AGC offers biopharmaceutical (recombinant protein) manufacturing services Under the PMDA license AGC conducts production of biopharmaceutical APIs in compliance with GMP AGC also offers protein expression and process development services
Purification
High-level purification of target protein
Production process
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 76
Life ScienceGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients(Including biopharmaceuticals)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Wakasa Chemicals Japan
AGC BiologicsAmericas Denmark Germany
Malgrat Pharma Chemicals SLU Spain
As of March 2019
Ceramics
copyAGC Inc 77
Fused Cast Refractories
copyAGC Inc 78
Zirconia fused cast refractoriesldquoZB-X950rdquo series
Alumina fused cast refractoriesMarsniteTM (MB) series
AGC offers a full line-up of fused cast refractories for glass melting furnaces to meet various customer needs Zirconia fused cast refractoriesOptimal for use in melting furnaces for high-quality specialty glass particularly in the
areas that come into direct contact with molten glass AZS fused cast refractoriesExcellent resistance to corrosion Alumina fused refractoriesExcellent performance against contamination to molten glass
AZS fused cast refractoriesZilconiteTM (ZB) series
Monolithic Refractories (1)
copyAGC Inc 79
Excellent strength and fireproof castable refractory composed of carefully selected fireproof aggregates and AGCrsquos alumina cement
Asahi Castertrade
Ramcretetrade Low-cement castable with excellent strength
erosion-resistance and extremely low porosity It also has high corrosion resistance and excellent high temperature strength
Monolithic Refractories (2)
copyAGC Inc 80
Excellent thermal Insulating property equivalent to that of fiber and insulating bricks It is an environmentally-friendly non-fiber material made from AGCrsquos special raw material
THRMOTECT WALLTM
THERMOTECT Walltrade is a high thermal insulation furnace wall for industrial furnaces The product is a composite structure that uses a high thermal insulation grade THERMOTECTTM and it boasts the highest-level thermal insulation properties in the industry and durability The material contributes to energy conservation in industrial furnaces spanning various fields where conventional ceramic fiber could not be used
Glass Ironsteel Cement Aluminum
THERMOTECT WALLtrade Won ldquoDirector-Generalrsquos Prize The Agency for Natural Resources and Energyrdquo of ldquoProduct Category amp Business Model Categoryrdquo at Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation in 2015
THERMOTECTtrade
Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
copyAGC Inc 81
AGCrsquos chrome-free bricks for cement kilns are used by various domestic and international cement manufactures
To burn various waste materials in a cement kiln requires severe operational conditions AGCrsquos refractory bricks ensure high durability without using chrome materials which has high environmentally hazardous impacts
Lining of a cement rotary kilnChrome-free bricks for cement kilnsBNCTM series
Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
copyAGC Inc 82
AGCrsquos ceramics pigments for road surface coating include colored anti-skid aggregates which allow greater flexibility in design and heat-shielding road surface coatings which improve the abrasion resistance of the road surface
Tough Bahn
Tough BahntradeColored anti-skid aggregate
Tough Coore
Reference Road surface temperature reduce to 50when the initial temperature is 60
Tough CooretradePigments for heat-shielding road surface coatings
Thermographic view(summertime)
6151
1-5-1Marunouchi
Chiyoda-kuTokyo JAPAN
copyAGC Inc 83
- Reference
- Table of Contents
- Corporate Information
- Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
- Successive Presidents
- 組織図
- Stock Information
- Corporate History (1)
- Corporate History (2)
- AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
- AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
- AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
- AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
- Architectural Glass
- Architectural Glass Products
- Low-E Insulated Glass Units
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
- Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
- Decorative Glass
- Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
- Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
- Automotive Glass
- Automotive Glass
- IR-blocking Glass
- UV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
- Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
- Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
- Glass for Displays
- Display Glass Products
- TFT Glass Substrates
- TFT Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
- Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Bases
- New Function Glass
- Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
- 化学強化用特殊ガラス
- ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
- Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
- Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
- Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
- Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
- For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
- Electronic Materials
- Electronic Materials
- Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
- Digital Camera Materials
- Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
- Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
- Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
- Radiophotoluminesscent
- Tissue Culture Ware
- Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
- Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- Caustic Soda
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
- FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
- Fluonreg ETFE Film
- Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
- Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
- Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
- Fuel Cell Components
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsLife Science
- Life Science Products
- Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- Ceramics
- Fused Cast Refractories
- Monolithic Refractories (1)
- Monolithic Refractories (2)
- Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
- Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
- スライド番号 83
-
Caustic Soda
copyAGC Inc 62
Crude salt is a raw material for basic chemicals
Electrolysis system
Caustic soda is a typical alkaline product produced from electrolysis of salt AGC uses its ion-exchange membrane (Flemion) for the production of caustic soda A wide range of applications including chemical fibers paper pulp chemicals
food industry soap etc
Sodium Bicarbonate
copyAGC Inc 63
Flue gas neutralization effectively eliminates acidic components (SO3 and sulfuric acid mist etc) from flue gases
Eco-friendly detergent and cleanser
Before AfterApplications
Industrial cleaning Blast cleaning media Chemical cleaning new system
Flue gas treatment Flue gas neutralization
Pharmaceuticals Stomach medicine (antacid) dialysis
Home products Cleaners bath salts deodorant
Food products Baking powder PH control chemicals
AgriculturalLivestock industriesCivil engineering construction
Formula feed ingredients Animal pharmaceuticals Agrochemicals ingredientsLiquid glass soil hardening agents
Industry Fire extinguisher metal surface treatment agents neutralizer
Sodium Bicarbonate is used in various fields ranging from home products medical products to advanced technologies
As the largest sodium bicarbonate manufacture in Japan AGC will expand the grades of available products and develop new products to meet diversifying needs
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 64
General name Production base Country
Caustic Soda(2 million tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinythai Thailand
Caustic potash(130000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Potassium carbonate(70000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Hydrochloric acid
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Sodium hypochlorite
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Chlor-alkali amp urethaneGeneral name Production base Country
Liquid chlorine
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinyl chloride monomer(15 million tons)
Keiyo Monomer Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Vinythai Thailand
Polyvinyl chloride(1 million tons)
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Phu My Plastics amp Chemicals Vietnam
Vinythai ThailandTrichloroethylenePerchloroethylen(30000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Ethylene chloride Kashima plant JapanMethyl chloride Chiba plant JapanChloroform Chiba plant Japan
Epi-chlorohydrin(160000 tons)
Kashima Chemical Co Ltd Japan
Vinythai ThailandPropylene oxide(110000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Propylene glycol(40000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Polyols(80000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Sodium bicarbonate(50000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan Production capacity
As of March 2019
ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
copyAGC Inc 65
FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
copyAGC Inc 66
General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo Tubing sealing wire insulation films filaments lining etc for various industries
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStraderdquo Wire insulation sealing etc
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Mold releasing films roofing and architectural facades interior finishing and photovoltaicsGreen houses
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Optical materials semiconductor processing hi-performance
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Architectural structures bridges and aircrafts
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahi Guardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Textiles paper nonwoven carpet and leather
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Ion-exchange membrane for electrolytic caustic soda production
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Refrigerants for freezerrefrigeration equipment and air conditioners
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo
Precision cleaning defluxing cleaning plastic parts dewatering drying coolant and career solvent
Fine silica Liquid chromatography packing cosmetic materials
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquo Improved leveling performance for such as floor waxResin dispersant ｒesin surface modifier
Fluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo Damp-proof coating for electronics devices oil barrier anti-flux migration anti-resin adhesion
Fluonreg ETFE Film
copyAGC Inc 67
200 amp moreheat-
resistance
Weathera-bility
Light transmittance
Chemical resistance
Incom-bustibility
Non-viscidity Insulation Mechanical
property
Mold releasing film
PV protection film
PV back sheet
Kitchen wall surface materials
Building
Applications
Credits Inecircs CampeloItaipava Arena Pernambuco
Fluoropolymer film with excellent heat-resistance and weatherability AGC manufactures Fluonreg ETFE Film from raw materials Major applications (see below)
Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
copyAGC Inc 68
Lumiflontrade is the worlds first solvent-soluble fluoropolymer developed based on AGCrsquos fluorine technologies and commercialized in 1982
Chemically-stable fluoropolymer demonstrates greater weatherability than conventional coating materials
Proven credibility based on more than 20 years of experience used for over 200000 buildings and facilities
Lumiflon is used for
Tokyo skytree
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Excellent weatherability
Bridge pier without Lumiflon (16 year-old)
Bridge pier with Lumiflon coating (21 year-old)
Cos
t ind
ex
Phthalic acidUrethaneAcrylicsiliconLumiflon family
Lumiflonrsquos good weatherability reduces
the life-cycle costs
Economic comparison
Durability (year)
Lumiflontrade
Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
copyAGC Inc 69
Highly durable fluorinated Water and Oil Repellent Both high performance and improved environmental profiles at the same time PFOA and PFOS free (at or above detection limits) Products available for textile paper and non-woven fabrics For paper well-suited to food packaging applications with FDA and BfR approval
Greaseproof paper (treated with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES)
Regular paper (not greaseproof)
Treated fabric with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES
Applications
Textile Car seats Carpet tiles Outdoor clothing Protective clothing Furniture(fabric-coated) Sportswearsports items Swimwear Tablecloths Umbrellaswaterproof clothing Uniforms Shoes
Non-woven Air filters Automotive interiors Masks Medical gowns Surgery cover cloth Wallpaper
Paper and others
Fast food packaging Food packaging boxesbags Pet food packaging Paper traystableware Naturalsynthetic leather Stonetile and other
AsahiGuardreg E-SERIES
Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
copyAGC Inc 70
AGC established production technologies for HFO-1234yf ahead of its competitors
1234yf is a new environmentally-friendly refrigerant for automobile air conditioning with a very low GWP which is 11300 or less than that of conventional products
AGC successfully reduced the global-warming potential (GWP) to about one-sixth that of conventional products while delivering equivalent performance
AMOLEAtrade helps achieve both low GWP and energy saving
AMOLEAtradeNew Refrigerant for Air-conditioners
AMOLEAtrade-1234yfNew-generation Automobile Refrigerant
Fuel Cell Components
copyAGC Inc 71
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
AGC develops and manufactures fluorine based polymer electrolyte (ionomer) for membrane and electrode and offers components optimal for MEA (membrane-electrode assembly) which determines the performance of fuel cells
Stack
Fuel Processor system
Peripheral devices
MEA makersAuto makers
【For Electrode】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
【For Membrane】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
AGCrsquos focus areas
Assemble
Hydrogen
Air
(Ionomer) (MEA) (Stack) (Power generation system)
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 72
Fluorochemicals amp specialty chemicalsGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd England
AGC Chemicals Americas Inc Americas
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStrade rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Kashima plant Japan
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahiGuardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Chiba plantJapan
Kashima plant
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Fine silica Asahi Glass Si-Tech Japan
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquoFluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo
AGC Seimi Chemical Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsLife Science
copyAGC Inc 73
Life Science Products
copyAGC Inc 74
General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients (Including biopharmaceuticals)
Intermediate and active pharmaceutical ingredients intermediate and active agricultural ingredients
Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
copyAGC Inc 75
Culture Separation
Main fermentation tank for recombinant microorganisms (Up to 4500L)
Separation of culture supernatant and cells
AGC offers biopharmaceutical (recombinant protein) manufacturing services Under the PMDA license AGC conducts production of biopharmaceutical APIs in compliance with GMP AGC also offers protein expression and process development services
Purification
High-level purification of target protein
Production process
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 76
Life ScienceGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients(Including biopharmaceuticals)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Wakasa Chemicals Japan
AGC BiologicsAmericas Denmark Germany
Malgrat Pharma Chemicals SLU Spain
As of March 2019
Ceramics
copyAGC Inc 77
Fused Cast Refractories
copyAGC Inc 78
Zirconia fused cast refractoriesldquoZB-X950rdquo series
Alumina fused cast refractoriesMarsniteTM (MB) series
AGC offers a full line-up of fused cast refractories for glass melting furnaces to meet various customer needs Zirconia fused cast refractoriesOptimal for use in melting furnaces for high-quality specialty glass particularly in the
areas that come into direct contact with molten glass AZS fused cast refractoriesExcellent resistance to corrosion Alumina fused refractoriesExcellent performance against contamination to molten glass
AZS fused cast refractoriesZilconiteTM (ZB) series
Monolithic Refractories (1)
copyAGC Inc 79
Excellent strength and fireproof castable refractory composed of carefully selected fireproof aggregates and AGCrsquos alumina cement
Asahi Castertrade
Ramcretetrade Low-cement castable with excellent strength
erosion-resistance and extremely low porosity It also has high corrosion resistance and excellent high temperature strength
Monolithic Refractories (2)
copyAGC Inc 80
Excellent thermal Insulating property equivalent to that of fiber and insulating bricks It is an environmentally-friendly non-fiber material made from AGCrsquos special raw material
THRMOTECT WALLTM
THERMOTECT Walltrade is a high thermal insulation furnace wall for industrial furnaces The product is a composite structure that uses a high thermal insulation grade THERMOTECTTM and it boasts the highest-level thermal insulation properties in the industry and durability The material contributes to energy conservation in industrial furnaces spanning various fields where conventional ceramic fiber could not be used
Glass Ironsteel Cement Aluminum
THERMOTECT WALLtrade Won ldquoDirector-Generalrsquos Prize The Agency for Natural Resources and Energyrdquo of ldquoProduct Category amp Business Model Categoryrdquo at Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation in 2015
THERMOTECTtrade
Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
copyAGC Inc 81
AGCrsquos chrome-free bricks for cement kilns are used by various domestic and international cement manufactures
To burn various waste materials in a cement kiln requires severe operational conditions AGCrsquos refractory bricks ensure high durability without using chrome materials which has high environmentally hazardous impacts
Lining of a cement rotary kilnChrome-free bricks for cement kilnsBNCTM series
Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
copyAGC Inc 82
AGCrsquos ceramics pigments for road surface coating include colored anti-skid aggregates which allow greater flexibility in design and heat-shielding road surface coatings which improve the abrasion resistance of the road surface
Tough Bahn
Tough BahntradeColored anti-skid aggregate
Tough Coore
Reference Road surface temperature reduce to 50when the initial temperature is 60
Tough CooretradePigments for heat-shielding road surface coatings
Thermographic view(summertime)
6151
1-5-1Marunouchi
Chiyoda-kuTokyo JAPAN
copyAGC Inc 83
- Reference
- Table of Contents
- Corporate Information
- Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
- Successive Presidents
- 組織図
- Stock Information
- Corporate History (1)
- Corporate History (2)
- AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
- AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
- AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
- AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
- Architectural Glass
- Architectural Glass Products
- Low-E Insulated Glass Units
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
- Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
- Decorative Glass
- Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
- Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
- Automotive Glass
- Automotive Glass
- IR-blocking Glass
- UV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
- Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
- Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
- Glass for Displays
- Display Glass Products
- TFT Glass Substrates
- TFT Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
- Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Bases
- New Function Glass
- Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
- 化学強化用特殊ガラス
- ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
- Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
- Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
- Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
- Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
- For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
- Electronic Materials
- Electronic Materials
- Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
- Digital Camera Materials
- Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
- Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
- Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
- Radiophotoluminesscent
- Tissue Culture Ware
- Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
- Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- Caustic Soda
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
- FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
- Fluonreg ETFE Film
- Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
- Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
- Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
- Fuel Cell Components
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsLife Science
- Life Science Products
- Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- Ceramics
- Fused Cast Refractories
- Monolithic Refractories (1)
- Monolithic Refractories (2)
- Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
- Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
- スライド番号 83
-
Sodium Bicarbonate
copyAGC Inc 63
Flue gas neutralization effectively eliminates acidic components (SO3 and sulfuric acid mist etc) from flue gases
Eco-friendly detergent and cleanser
Before AfterApplications
Industrial cleaning Blast cleaning media Chemical cleaning new system
Flue gas treatment Flue gas neutralization
Pharmaceuticals Stomach medicine (antacid) dialysis
Home products Cleaners bath salts deodorant
Food products Baking powder PH control chemicals
AgriculturalLivestock industriesCivil engineering construction
Formula feed ingredients Animal pharmaceuticals Agrochemicals ingredientsLiquid glass soil hardening agents
Industry Fire extinguisher metal surface treatment agents neutralizer
Sodium Bicarbonate is used in various fields ranging from home products medical products to advanced technologies
As the largest sodium bicarbonate manufacture in Japan AGC will expand the grades of available products and develop new products to meet diversifying needs
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 64
General name Production base Country
Caustic Soda(2 million tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinythai Thailand
Caustic potash(130000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Potassium carbonate(70000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Hydrochloric acid
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Sodium hypochlorite
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Chlor-alkali amp urethaneGeneral name Production base Country
Liquid chlorine
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinyl chloride monomer(15 million tons)
Keiyo Monomer Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Vinythai Thailand
Polyvinyl chloride(1 million tons)
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Phu My Plastics amp Chemicals Vietnam
Vinythai ThailandTrichloroethylenePerchloroethylen(30000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Ethylene chloride Kashima plant JapanMethyl chloride Chiba plant JapanChloroform Chiba plant Japan
Epi-chlorohydrin(160000 tons)
Kashima Chemical Co Ltd Japan
Vinythai ThailandPropylene oxide(110000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Propylene glycol(40000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Polyols(80000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Sodium bicarbonate(50000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan Production capacity
As of March 2019
ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
copyAGC Inc 65
FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
copyAGC Inc 66
General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo Tubing sealing wire insulation films filaments lining etc for various industries
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStraderdquo Wire insulation sealing etc
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Mold releasing films roofing and architectural facades interior finishing and photovoltaicsGreen houses
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Optical materials semiconductor processing hi-performance
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Architectural structures bridges and aircrafts
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahi Guardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Textiles paper nonwoven carpet and leather
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Ion-exchange membrane for electrolytic caustic soda production
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Refrigerants for freezerrefrigeration equipment and air conditioners
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo
Precision cleaning defluxing cleaning plastic parts dewatering drying coolant and career solvent
Fine silica Liquid chromatography packing cosmetic materials
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquo Improved leveling performance for such as floor waxResin dispersant ｒesin surface modifier
Fluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo Damp-proof coating for electronics devices oil barrier anti-flux migration anti-resin adhesion
Fluonreg ETFE Film
copyAGC Inc 67
200 amp moreheat-
resistance
Weathera-bility
Light transmittance
Chemical resistance
Incom-bustibility
Non-viscidity Insulation Mechanical
property
Mold releasing film
PV protection film
PV back sheet
Kitchen wall surface materials
Building
Applications
Credits Inecircs CampeloItaipava Arena Pernambuco
Fluoropolymer film with excellent heat-resistance and weatherability AGC manufactures Fluonreg ETFE Film from raw materials Major applications (see below)
Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
copyAGC Inc 68
Lumiflontrade is the worlds first solvent-soluble fluoropolymer developed based on AGCrsquos fluorine technologies and commercialized in 1982
Chemically-stable fluoropolymer demonstrates greater weatherability than conventional coating materials
Proven credibility based on more than 20 years of experience used for over 200000 buildings and facilities
Lumiflon is used for
Tokyo skytree
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Excellent weatherability
Bridge pier without Lumiflon (16 year-old)
Bridge pier with Lumiflon coating (21 year-old)
Cos
t ind
ex
Phthalic acidUrethaneAcrylicsiliconLumiflon family
Lumiflonrsquos good weatherability reduces
the life-cycle costs
Economic comparison
Durability (year)
Lumiflontrade
Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
copyAGC Inc 69
Highly durable fluorinated Water and Oil Repellent Both high performance and improved environmental profiles at the same time PFOA and PFOS free (at or above detection limits) Products available for textile paper and non-woven fabrics For paper well-suited to food packaging applications with FDA and BfR approval
Greaseproof paper (treated with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES)
Regular paper (not greaseproof)
Treated fabric with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES
Applications
Textile Car seats Carpet tiles Outdoor clothing Protective clothing Furniture(fabric-coated) Sportswearsports items Swimwear Tablecloths Umbrellaswaterproof clothing Uniforms Shoes
Non-woven Air filters Automotive interiors Masks Medical gowns Surgery cover cloth Wallpaper
Paper and others
Fast food packaging Food packaging boxesbags Pet food packaging Paper traystableware Naturalsynthetic leather Stonetile and other
AsahiGuardreg E-SERIES
Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
copyAGC Inc 70
AGC established production technologies for HFO-1234yf ahead of its competitors
1234yf is a new environmentally-friendly refrigerant for automobile air conditioning with a very low GWP which is 11300 or less than that of conventional products
AGC successfully reduced the global-warming potential (GWP) to about one-sixth that of conventional products while delivering equivalent performance
AMOLEAtrade helps achieve both low GWP and energy saving
AMOLEAtradeNew Refrigerant for Air-conditioners
AMOLEAtrade-1234yfNew-generation Automobile Refrigerant
Fuel Cell Components
copyAGC Inc 71
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
AGC develops and manufactures fluorine based polymer electrolyte (ionomer) for membrane and electrode and offers components optimal for MEA (membrane-electrode assembly) which determines the performance of fuel cells
Stack
Fuel Processor system
Peripheral devices
MEA makersAuto makers
【For Electrode】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
【For Membrane】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
AGCrsquos focus areas
Assemble
Hydrogen
Air
(Ionomer) (MEA) (Stack) (Power generation system)
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 72
Fluorochemicals amp specialty chemicalsGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd England
AGC Chemicals Americas Inc Americas
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStrade rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Kashima plant Japan
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahiGuardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Chiba plantJapan
Kashima plant
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Fine silica Asahi Glass Si-Tech Japan
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquoFluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo
AGC Seimi Chemical Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsLife Science
copyAGC Inc 73
Life Science Products
copyAGC Inc 74
General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients (Including biopharmaceuticals)
Intermediate and active pharmaceutical ingredients intermediate and active agricultural ingredients
Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
copyAGC Inc 75
Culture Separation
Main fermentation tank for recombinant microorganisms (Up to 4500L)
Separation of culture supernatant and cells
AGC offers biopharmaceutical (recombinant protein) manufacturing services Under the PMDA license AGC conducts production of biopharmaceutical APIs in compliance with GMP AGC also offers protein expression and process development services
Purification
High-level purification of target protein
Production process
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 76
Life ScienceGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients(Including biopharmaceuticals)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Wakasa Chemicals Japan
AGC BiologicsAmericas Denmark Germany
Malgrat Pharma Chemicals SLU Spain
As of March 2019
Ceramics
copyAGC Inc 77
Fused Cast Refractories
copyAGC Inc 78
Zirconia fused cast refractoriesldquoZB-X950rdquo series
Alumina fused cast refractoriesMarsniteTM (MB) series
AGC offers a full line-up of fused cast refractories for glass melting furnaces to meet various customer needs Zirconia fused cast refractoriesOptimal for use in melting furnaces for high-quality specialty glass particularly in the
areas that come into direct contact with molten glass AZS fused cast refractoriesExcellent resistance to corrosion Alumina fused refractoriesExcellent performance against contamination to molten glass
AZS fused cast refractoriesZilconiteTM (ZB) series
Monolithic Refractories (1)
copyAGC Inc 79
Excellent strength and fireproof castable refractory composed of carefully selected fireproof aggregates and AGCrsquos alumina cement
Asahi Castertrade
Ramcretetrade Low-cement castable with excellent strength
erosion-resistance and extremely low porosity It also has high corrosion resistance and excellent high temperature strength
Monolithic Refractories (2)
copyAGC Inc 80
Excellent thermal Insulating property equivalent to that of fiber and insulating bricks It is an environmentally-friendly non-fiber material made from AGCrsquos special raw material
THRMOTECT WALLTM
THERMOTECT Walltrade is a high thermal insulation furnace wall for industrial furnaces The product is a composite structure that uses a high thermal insulation grade THERMOTECTTM and it boasts the highest-level thermal insulation properties in the industry and durability The material contributes to energy conservation in industrial furnaces spanning various fields where conventional ceramic fiber could not be used
Glass Ironsteel Cement Aluminum
THERMOTECT WALLtrade Won ldquoDirector-Generalrsquos Prize The Agency for Natural Resources and Energyrdquo of ldquoProduct Category amp Business Model Categoryrdquo at Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation in 2015
THERMOTECTtrade
Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
copyAGC Inc 81
AGCrsquos chrome-free bricks for cement kilns are used by various domestic and international cement manufactures
To burn various waste materials in a cement kiln requires severe operational conditions AGCrsquos refractory bricks ensure high durability without using chrome materials which has high environmentally hazardous impacts
Lining of a cement rotary kilnChrome-free bricks for cement kilnsBNCTM series
Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
copyAGC Inc 82
AGCrsquos ceramics pigments for road surface coating include colored anti-skid aggregates which allow greater flexibility in design and heat-shielding road surface coatings which improve the abrasion resistance of the road surface
Tough Bahn
Tough BahntradeColored anti-skid aggregate
Tough Coore
Reference Road surface temperature reduce to 50when the initial temperature is 60
Tough CooretradePigments for heat-shielding road surface coatings
Thermographic view(summertime)
6151
1-5-1Marunouchi
Chiyoda-kuTokyo JAPAN
copyAGC Inc 83
- Reference
- Table of Contents
- Corporate Information
- Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
- Successive Presidents
- 組織図
- Stock Information
- Corporate History (1)
- Corporate History (2)
- AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
- AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
- AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
- AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
- Architectural Glass
- Architectural Glass Products
- Low-E Insulated Glass Units
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
- Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
- Decorative Glass
- Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
- Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
- Automotive Glass
- Automotive Glass
- IR-blocking Glass
- UV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
- Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
- Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
- Glass for Displays
- Display Glass Products
- TFT Glass Substrates
- TFT Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
- Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Bases
- New Function Glass
- Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
- 化学強化用特殊ガラス
- ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
- Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
- Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
- Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
- Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
- For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
- Electronic Materials
- Electronic Materials
- Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
- Digital Camera Materials
- Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
- Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
- Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
- Radiophotoluminesscent
- Tissue Culture Ware
- Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
- Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- Caustic Soda
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
- FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
- Fluonreg ETFE Film
- Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
- Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
- Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
- Fuel Cell Components
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsLife Science
- Life Science Products
- Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- Ceramics
- Fused Cast Refractories
- Monolithic Refractories (1)
- Monolithic Refractories (2)
- Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
- Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
- スライド番号 83
-
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 64
General name Production base Country
Caustic Soda(2 million tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinythai Thailand
Caustic potash(130000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Potassium carbonate(70000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Hydrochloric acid
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Sodium hypochlorite
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Hokkaido Soda JapanPTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Chlor-alkali amp urethaneGeneral name Production base Country
Liquid chlorine
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
AGC Chemicals (Thailand) Thailand
Vinyl chloride monomer(15 million tons)
Keiyo Monomer Japan
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Vinythai Thailand
Polyvinyl chloride(1 million tons)
PTAsahimas Chemical Indonesia
Phu My Plastics amp Chemicals Vietnam
Vinythai ThailandTrichloroethylenePerchloroethylen(30000 tons)
Chiba plant Japan
Ethylene chloride Kashima plant JapanMethyl chloride Chiba plant JapanChloroform Chiba plant Japan
Epi-chlorohydrin(160000 tons)
Kashima Chemical Co Ltd Japan
Vinythai ThailandPropylene oxide(110000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Propylene glycol(40000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Polyols(80000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan
Sodium bicarbonate(50000 tons)
Kashima plant Japan Production capacity
As of March 2019
ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
copyAGC Inc 65
FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
copyAGC Inc 66
General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo Tubing sealing wire insulation films filaments lining etc for various industries
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStraderdquo Wire insulation sealing etc
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Mold releasing films roofing and architectural facades interior finishing and photovoltaicsGreen houses
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Optical materials semiconductor processing hi-performance
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Architectural structures bridges and aircrafts
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahi Guardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Textiles paper nonwoven carpet and leather
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Ion-exchange membrane for electrolytic caustic soda production
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Refrigerants for freezerrefrigeration equipment and air conditioners
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo
Precision cleaning defluxing cleaning plastic parts dewatering drying coolant and career solvent
Fine silica Liquid chromatography packing cosmetic materials
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquo Improved leveling performance for such as floor waxResin dispersant ｒesin surface modifier
Fluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo Damp-proof coating for electronics devices oil barrier anti-flux migration anti-resin adhesion
Fluonreg ETFE Film
copyAGC Inc 67
200 amp moreheat-
resistance
Weathera-bility
Light transmittance
Chemical resistance
Incom-bustibility
Non-viscidity Insulation Mechanical
property
Mold releasing film
PV protection film
PV back sheet
Kitchen wall surface materials
Building
Applications
Credits Inecircs CampeloItaipava Arena Pernambuco
Fluoropolymer film with excellent heat-resistance and weatherability AGC manufactures Fluonreg ETFE Film from raw materials Major applications (see below)
Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
copyAGC Inc 68
Lumiflontrade is the worlds first solvent-soluble fluoropolymer developed based on AGCrsquos fluorine technologies and commercialized in 1982
Chemically-stable fluoropolymer demonstrates greater weatherability than conventional coating materials
Proven credibility based on more than 20 years of experience used for over 200000 buildings and facilities
Lumiflon is used for
Tokyo skytree
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Excellent weatherability
Bridge pier without Lumiflon (16 year-old)
Bridge pier with Lumiflon coating (21 year-old)
Cos
t ind
ex
Phthalic acidUrethaneAcrylicsiliconLumiflon family
Lumiflonrsquos good weatherability reduces
the life-cycle costs
Economic comparison
Durability (year)
Lumiflontrade
Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
copyAGC Inc 69
Highly durable fluorinated Water and Oil Repellent Both high performance and improved environmental profiles at the same time PFOA and PFOS free (at or above detection limits) Products available for textile paper and non-woven fabrics For paper well-suited to food packaging applications with FDA and BfR approval
Greaseproof paper (treated with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES)
Regular paper (not greaseproof)
Treated fabric with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES
Applications
Textile Car seats Carpet tiles Outdoor clothing Protective clothing Furniture(fabric-coated) Sportswearsports items Swimwear Tablecloths Umbrellaswaterproof clothing Uniforms Shoes
Non-woven Air filters Automotive interiors Masks Medical gowns Surgery cover cloth Wallpaper
Paper and others
Fast food packaging Food packaging boxesbags Pet food packaging Paper traystableware Naturalsynthetic leather Stonetile and other
AsahiGuardreg E-SERIES
Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
copyAGC Inc 70
AGC established production technologies for HFO-1234yf ahead of its competitors
1234yf is a new environmentally-friendly refrigerant for automobile air conditioning with a very low GWP which is 11300 or less than that of conventional products
AGC successfully reduced the global-warming potential (GWP) to about one-sixth that of conventional products while delivering equivalent performance
AMOLEAtrade helps achieve both low GWP and energy saving
AMOLEAtradeNew Refrigerant for Air-conditioners
AMOLEAtrade-1234yfNew-generation Automobile Refrigerant
Fuel Cell Components
copyAGC Inc 71
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
AGC develops and manufactures fluorine based polymer electrolyte (ionomer) for membrane and electrode and offers components optimal for MEA (membrane-electrode assembly) which determines the performance of fuel cells
Stack
Fuel Processor system
Peripheral devices
MEA makersAuto makers
【For Electrode】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
【For Membrane】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
AGCrsquos focus areas
Assemble
Hydrogen
Air
(Ionomer) (MEA) (Stack) (Power generation system)
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 72
Fluorochemicals amp specialty chemicalsGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd England
AGC Chemicals Americas Inc Americas
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStrade rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Kashima plant Japan
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahiGuardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Chiba plantJapan
Kashima plant
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Fine silica Asahi Glass Si-Tech Japan
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquoFluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo
AGC Seimi Chemical Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsLife Science
copyAGC Inc 73
Life Science Products
copyAGC Inc 74
General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients (Including biopharmaceuticals)
Intermediate and active pharmaceutical ingredients intermediate and active agricultural ingredients
Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
copyAGC Inc 75
Culture Separation
Main fermentation tank for recombinant microorganisms (Up to 4500L)
Separation of culture supernatant and cells
AGC offers biopharmaceutical (recombinant protein) manufacturing services Under the PMDA license AGC conducts production of biopharmaceutical APIs in compliance with GMP AGC also offers protein expression and process development services
Purification
High-level purification of target protein
Production process
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 76
Life ScienceGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients(Including biopharmaceuticals)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Wakasa Chemicals Japan
AGC BiologicsAmericas Denmark Germany
Malgrat Pharma Chemicals SLU Spain
As of March 2019
Ceramics
copyAGC Inc 77
Fused Cast Refractories
copyAGC Inc 78
Zirconia fused cast refractoriesldquoZB-X950rdquo series
Alumina fused cast refractoriesMarsniteTM (MB) series
AGC offers a full line-up of fused cast refractories for glass melting furnaces to meet various customer needs Zirconia fused cast refractoriesOptimal for use in melting furnaces for high-quality specialty glass particularly in the
areas that come into direct contact with molten glass AZS fused cast refractoriesExcellent resistance to corrosion Alumina fused refractoriesExcellent performance against contamination to molten glass
AZS fused cast refractoriesZilconiteTM (ZB) series
Monolithic Refractories (1)
copyAGC Inc 79
Excellent strength and fireproof castable refractory composed of carefully selected fireproof aggregates and AGCrsquos alumina cement
Asahi Castertrade
Ramcretetrade Low-cement castable with excellent strength
erosion-resistance and extremely low porosity It also has high corrosion resistance and excellent high temperature strength
Monolithic Refractories (2)
copyAGC Inc 80
Excellent thermal Insulating property equivalent to that of fiber and insulating bricks It is an environmentally-friendly non-fiber material made from AGCrsquos special raw material
THRMOTECT WALLTM
THERMOTECT Walltrade is a high thermal insulation furnace wall for industrial furnaces The product is a composite structure that uses a high thermal insulation grade THERMOTECTTM and it boasts the highest-level thermal insulation properties in the industry and durability The material contributes to energy conservation in industrial furnaces spanning various fields where conventional ceramic fiber could not be used
Glass Ironsteel Cement Aluminum
THERMOTECT WALLtrade Won ldquoDirector-Generalrsquos Prize The Agency for Natural Resources and Energyrdquo of ldquoProduct Category amp Business Model Categoryrdquo at Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation in 2015
THERMOTECTtrade
Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
copyAGC Inc 81
AGCrsquos chrome-free bricks for cement kilns are used by various domestic and international cement manufactures
To burn various waste materials in a cement kiln requires severe operational conditions AGCrsquos refractory bricks ensure high durability without using chrome materials which has high environmentally hazardous impacts
Lining of a cement rotary kilnChrome-free bricks for cement kilnsBNCTM series
Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
copyAGC Inc 82
AGCrsquos ceramics pigments for road surface coating include colored anti-skid aggregates which allow greater flexibility in design and heat-shielding road surface coatings which improve the abrasion resistance of the road surface
Tough Bahn
Tough BahntradeColored anti-skid aggregate
Tough Coore
Reference Road surface temperature reduce to 50when the initial temperature is 60
Tough CooretradePigments for heat-shielding road surface coatings
Thermographic view(summertime)
6151
1-5-1Marunouchi
Chiyoda-kuTokyo JAPAN
copyAGC Inc 83
- Reference
- Table of Contents
- Corporate Information
- Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
- Successive Presidents
- 組織図
- Stock Information
- Corporate History (1)
- Corporate History (2)
- AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
- AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
- AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
- AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
- Architectural Glass
- Architectural Glass Products
- Low-E Insulated Glass Units
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
- Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
- Decorative Glass
- Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
- Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
- Automotive Glass
- Automotive Glass
- IR-blocking Glass
- UV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
- Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
- Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
- Glass for Displays
- Display Glass Products
- TFT Glass Substrates
- TFT Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
- Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Bases
- New Function Glass
- Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
- 化学強化用特殊ガラス
- ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
- Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
- Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
- Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
- Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
- For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
- Electronic Materials
- Electronic Materials
- Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
- Digital Camera Materials
- Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
- Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
- Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
- Radiophotoluminesscent
- Tissue Culture Ware
- Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
- Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- Caustic Soda
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
- FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
- Fluonreg ETFE Film
- Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
- Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
- Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
- Fuel Cell Components
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsLife Science
- Life Science Products
- Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- Ceramics
- Fused Cast Refractories
- Monolithic Refractories (1)
- Monolithic Refractories (2)
- Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
- Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
- スライド番号 83
-
ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
copyAGC Inc 65
FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
copyAGC Inc 66
General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo Tubing sealing wire insulation films filaments lining etc for various industries
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStraderdquo Wire insulation sealing etc
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Mold releasing films roofing and architectural facades interior finishing and photovoltaicsGreen houses
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Optical materials semiconductor processing hi-performance
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Architectural structures bridges and aircrafts
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahi Guardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Textiles paper nonwoven carpet and leather
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Ion-exchange membrane for electrolytic caustic soda production
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Refrigerants for freezerrefrigeration equipment and air conditioners
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo
Precision cleaning defluxing cleaning plastic parts dewatering drying coolant and career solvent
Fine silica Liquid chromatography packing cosmetic materials
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquo Improved leveling performance for such as floor waxResin dispersant ｒesin surface modifier
Fluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo Damp-proof coating for electronics devices oil barrier anti-flux migration anti-resin adhesion
Fluonreg ETFE Film
copyAGC Inc 67
200 amp moreheat-
resistance
Weathera-bility
Light transmittance
Chemical resistance
Incom-bustibility
Non-viscidity Insulation Mechanical
property
Mold releasing film
PV protection film
PV back sheet
Kitchen wall surface materials
Building
Applications
Credits Inecircs CampeloItaipava Arena Pernambuco
Fluoropolymer film with excellent heat-resistance and weatherability AGC manufactures Fluonreg ETFE Film from raw materials Major applications (see below)
Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
copyAGC Inc 68
Lumiflontrade is the worlds first solvent-soluble fluoropolymer developed based on AGCrsquos fluorine technologies and commercialized in 1982
Chemically-stable fluoropolymer demonstrates greater weatherability than conventional coating materials
Proven credibility based on more than 20 years of experience used for over 200000 buildings and facilities
Lumiflon is used for
Tokyo skytree
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Excellent weatherability
Bridge pier without Lumiflon (16 year-old)
Bridge pier with Lumiflon coating (21 year-old)
Cos
t ind
ex
Phthalic acidUrethaneAcrylicsiliconLumiflon family
Lumiflonrsquos good weatherability reduces
the life-cycle costs
Economic comparison
Durability (year)
Lumiflontrade
Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
copyAGC Inc 69
Highly durable fluorinated Water and Oil Repellent Both high performance and improved environmental profiles at the same time PFOA and PFOS free (at or above detection limits) Products available for textile paper and non-woven fabrics For paper well-suited to food packaging applications with FDA and BfR approval
Greaseproof paper (treated with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES)
Regular paper (not greaseproof)
Treated fabric with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES
Applications
Textile Car seats Carpet tiles Outdoor clothing Protective clothing Furniture(fabric-coated) Sportswearsports items Swimwear Tablecloths Umbrellaswaterproof clothing Uniforms Shoes
Non-woven Air filters Automotive interiors Masks Medical gowns Surgery cover cloth Wallpaper
Paper and others
Fast food packaging Food packaging boxesbags Pet food packaging Paper traystableware Naturalsynthetic leather Stonetile and other
AsahiGuardreg E-SERIES
Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
copyAGC Inc 70
AGC established production technologies for HFO-1234yf ahead of its competitors
1234yf is a new environmentally-friendly refrigerant for automobile air conditioning with a very low GWP which is 11300 or less than that of conventional products
AGC successfully reduced the global-warming potential (GWP) to about one-sixth that of conventional products while delivering equivalent performance
AMOLEAtrade helps achieve both low GWP and energy saving
AMOLEAtradeNew Refrigerant for Air-conditioners
AMOLEAtrade-1234yfNew-generation Automobile Refrigerant
Fuel Cell Components
copyAGC Inc 71
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
AGC develops and manufactures fluorine based polymer electrolyte (ionomer) for membrane and electrode and offers components optimal for MEA (membrane-electrode assembly) which determines the performance of fuel cells
Stack
Fuel Processor system
Peripheral devices
MEA makersAuto makers
【For Electrode】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
【For Membrane】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
AGCrsquos focus areas
Assemble
Hydrogen
Air
(Ionomer) (MEA) (Stack) (Power generation system)
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 72
Fluorochemicals amp specialty chemicalsGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd England
AGC Chemicals Americas Inc Americas
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStrade rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Kashima plant Japan
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahiGuardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Chiba plantJapan
Kashima plant
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Fine silica Asahi Glass Si-Tech Japan
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquoFluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo
AGC Seimi Chemical Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsLife Science
copyAGC Inc 73
Life Science Products
copyAGC Inc 74
General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients (Including biopharmaceuticals)
Intermediate and active pharmaceutical ingredients intermediate and active agricultural ingredients
Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
copyAGC Inc 75
Culture Separation
Main fermentation tank for recombinant microorganisms (Up to 4500L)
Separation of culture supernatant and cells
AGC offers biopharmaceutical (recombinant protein) manufacturing services Under the PMDA license AGC conducts production of biopharmaceutical APIs in compliance with GMP AGC also offers protein expression and process development services
Purification
High-level purification of target protein
Production process
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 76
Life ScienceGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients(Including biopharmaceuticals)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Wakasa Chemicals Japan
AGC BiologicsAmericas Denmark Germany
Malgrat Pharma Chemicals SLU Spain
As of March 2019
Ceramics
copyAGC Inc 77
Fused Cast Refractories
copyAGC Inc 78
Zirconia fused cast refractoriesldquoZB-X950rdquo series
Alumina fused cast refractoriesMarsniteTM (MB) series
AGC offers a full line-up of fused cast refractories for glass melting furnaces to meet various customer needs Zirconia fused cast refractoriesOptimal for use in melting furnaces for high-quality specialty glass particularly in the
areas that come into direct contact with molten glass AZS fused cast refractoriesExcellent resistance to corrosion Alumina fused refractoriesExcellent performance against contamination to molten glass
AZS fused cast refractoriesZilconiteTM (ZB) series
Monolithic Refractories (1)
copyAGC Inc 79
Excellent strength and fireproof castable refractory composed of carefully selected fireproof aggregates and AGCrsquos alumina cement
Asahi Castertrade
Ramcretetrade Low-cement castable with excellent strength
erosion-resistance and extremely low porosity It also has high corrosion resistance and excellent high temperature strength
Monolithic Refractories (2)
copyAGC Inc 80
Excellent thermal Insulating property equivalent to that of fiber and insulating bricks It is an environmentally-friendly non-fiber material made from AGCrsquos special raw material
THRMOTECT WALLTM
THERMOTECT Walltrade is a high thermal insulation furnace wall for industrial furnaces The product is a composite structure that uses a high thermal insulation grade THERMOTECTTM and it boasts the highest-level thermal insulation properties in the industry and durability The material contributes to energy conservation in industrial furnaces spanning various fields where conventional ceramic fiber could not be used
Glass Ironsteel Cement Aluminum
THERMOTECT WALLtrade Won ldquoDirector-Generalrsquos Prize The Agency for Natural Resources and Energyrdquo of ldquoProduct Category amp Business Model Categoryrdquo at Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation in 2015
THERMOTECTtrade
Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
copyAGC Inc 81
AGCrsquos chrome-free bricks for cement kilns are used by various domestic and international cement manufactures
To burn various waste materials in a cement kiln requires severe operational conditions AGCrsquos refractory bricks ensure high durability without using chrome materials which has high environmentally hazardous impacts
Lining of a cement rotary kilnChrome-free bricks for cement kilnsBNCTM series
Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
copyAGC Inc 82
AGCrsquos ceramics pigments for road surface coating include colored anti-skid aggregates which allow greater flexibility in design and heat-shielding road surface coatings which improve the abrasion resistance of the road surface
Tough Bahn
Tough BahntradeColored anti-skid aggregate
Tough Coore
Reference Road surface temperature reduce to 50when the initial temperature is 60
Tough CooretradePigments for heat-shielding road surface coatings
Thermographic view(summertime)
6151
1-5-1Marunouchi
Chiyoda-kuTokyo JAPAN
copyAGC Inc 83
- Reference
- Table of Contents
- Corporate Information
- Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
- Successive Presidents
- 組織図
- Stock Information
- Corporate History (1)
- Corporate History (2)
- AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
- AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
- AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
- AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
- Architectural Glass
- Architectural Glass Products
- Low-E Insulated Glass Units
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
- Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
- Decorative Glass
- Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
- Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
- Automotive Glass
- Automotive Glass
- IR-blocking Glass
- UV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
- Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
- Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
- Glass for Displays
- Display Glass Products
- TFT Glass Substrates
- TFT Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
- Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Bases
- New Function Glass
- Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
- 化学強化用特殊ガラス
- ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
- Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
- Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
- Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
- Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
- For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
- Electronic Materials
- Electronic Materials
- Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
- Digital Camera Materials
- Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
- Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
- Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
- Radiophotoluminesscent
- Tissue Culture Ware
- Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
- Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- Caustic Soda
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
- FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
- Fluonreg ETFE Film
- Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
- Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
- Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
- Fuel Cell Components
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsLife Science
- Life Science Products
- Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- Ceramics
- Fused Cast Refractories
- Monolithic Refractories (1)
- Monolithic Refractories (2)
- Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
- Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
- スライド番号 83
-
FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
copyAGC Inc 66
General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo Tubing sealing wire insulation films filaments lining etc for various industries
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStraderdquo Wire insulation sealing etc
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Mold releasing films roofing and architectural facades interior finishing and photovoltaicsGreen houses
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Optical materials semiconductor processing hi-performance
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Architectural structures bridges and aircrafts
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahi Guardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Textiles paper nonwoven carpet and leather
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Ion-exchange membrane for electrolytic caustic soda production
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Refrigerants for freezerrefrigeration equipment and air conditioners
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo
Precision cleaning defluxing cleaning plastic parts dewatering drying coolant and career solvent
Fine silica Liquid chromatography packing cosmetic materials
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquo Improved leveling performance for such as floor waxResin dispersant ｒesin surface modifier
Fluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo Damp-proof coating for electronics devices oil barrier anti-flux migration anti-resin adhesion
Fluonreg ETFE Film
copyAGC Inc 67
200 amp moreheat-
resistance
Weathera-bility
Light transmittance
Chemical resistance
Incom-bustibility
Non-viscidity Insulation Mechanical
property
Mold releasing film
PV protection film
PV back sheet
Kitchen wall surface materials
Building
Applications
Credits Inecircs CampeloItaipava Arena Pernambuco
Fluoropolymer film with excellent heat-resistance and weatherability AGC manufactures Fluonreg ETFE Film from raw materials Major applications (see below)
Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
copyAGC Inc 68
Lumiflontrade is the worlds first solvent-soluble fluoropolymer developed based on AGCrsquos fluorine technologies and commercialized in 1982
Chemically-stable fluoropolymer demonstrates greater weatherability than conventional coating materials
Proven credibility based on more than 20 years of experience used for over 200000 buildings and facilities
Lumiflon is used for
Tokyo skytree
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Excellent weatherability
Bridge pier without Lumiflon (16 year-old)
Bridge pier with Lumiflon coating (21 year-old)
Cos
t ind
ex
Phthalic acidUrethaneAcrylicsiliconLumiflon family
Lumiflonrsquos good weatherability reduces
the life-cycle costs
Economic comparison
Durability (year)
Lumiflontrade
Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
copyAGC Inc 69
Highly durable fluorinated Water and Oil Repellent Both high performance and improved environmental profiles at the same time PFOA and PFOS free (at or above detection limits) Products available for textile paper and non-woven fabrics For paper well-suited to food packaging applications with FDA and BfR approval
Greaseproof paper (treated with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES)
Regular paper (not greaseproof)
Treated fabric with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES
Applications
Textile Car seats Carpet tiles Outdoor clothing Protective clothing Furniture(fabric-coated) Sportswearsports items Swimwear Tablecloths Umbrellaswaterproof clothing Uniforms Shoes
Non-woven Air filters Automotive interiors Masks Medical gowns Surgery cover cloth Wallpaper
Paper and others
Fast food packaging Food packaging boxesbags Pet food packaging Paper traystableware Naturalsynthetic leather Stonetile and other
AsahiGuardreg E-SERIES
Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
copyAGC Inc 70
AGC established production technologies for HFO-1234yf ahead of its competitors
1234yf is a new environmentally-friendly refrigerant for automobile air conditioning with a very low GWP which is 11300 or less than that of conventional products
AGC successfully reduced the global-warming potential (GWP) to about one-sixth that of conventional products while delivering equivalent performance
AMOLEAtrade helps achieve both low GWP and energy saving
AMOLEAtradeNew Refrigerant for Air-conditioners
AMOLEAtrade-1234yfNew-generation Automobile Refrigerant
Fuel Cell Components
copyAGC Inc 71
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
AGC develops and manufactures fluorine based polymer electrolyte (ionomer) for membrane and electrode and offers components optimal for MEA (membrane-electrode assembly) which determines the performance of fuel cells
Stack
Fuel Processor system
Peripheral devices
MEA makersAuto makers
【For Electrode】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
【For Membrane】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
AGCrsquos focus areas
Assemble
Hydrogen
Air
(Ionomer) (MEA) (Stack) (Power generation system)
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 72
Fluorochemicals amp specialty chemicalsGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd England
AGC Chemicals Americas Inc Americas
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStrade rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Kashima plant Japan
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahiGuardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Chiba plantJapan
Kashima plant
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Fine silica Asahi Glass Si-Tech Japan
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquoFluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo
AGC Seimi Chemical Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsLife Science
copyAGC Inc 73
Life Science Products
copyAGC Inc 74
General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients (Including biopharmaceuticals)
Intermediate and active pharmaceutical ingredients intermediate and active agricultural ingredients
Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
copyAGC Inc 75
Culture Separation
Main fermentation tank for recombinant microorganisms (Up to 4500L)
Separation of culture supernatant and cells
AGC offers biopharmaceutical (recombinant protein) manufacturing services Under the PMDA license AGC conducts production of biopharmaceutical APIs in compliance with GMP AGC also offers protein expression and process development services
Purification
High-level purification of target protein
Production process
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 76
Life ScienceGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients(Including biopharmaceuticals)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Wakasa Chemicals Japan
AGC BiologicsAmericas Denmark Germany
Malgrat Pharma Chemicals SLU Spain
As of March 2019
Ceramics
copyAGC Inc 77
Fused Cast Refractories
copyAGC Inc 78
Zirconia fused cast refractoriesldquoZB-X950rdquo series
Alumina fused cast refractoriesMarsniteTM (MB) series
AGC offers a full line-up of fused cast refractories for glass melting furnaces to meet various customer needs Zirconia fused cast refractoriesOptimal for use in melting furnaces for high-quality specialty glass particularly in the
areas that come into direct contact with molten glass AZS fused cast refractoriesExcellent resistance to corrosion Alumina fused refractoriesExcellent performance against contamination to molten glass
AZS fused cast refractoriesZilconiteTM (ZB) series
Monolithic Refractories (1)
copyAGC Inc 79
Excellent strength and fireproof castable refractory composed of carefully selected fireproof aggregates and AGCrsquos alumina cement
Asahi Castertrade
Ramcretetrade Low-cement castable with excellent strength
erosion-resistance and extremely low porosity It also has high corrosion resistance and excellent high temperature strength
Monolithic Refractories (2)
copyAGC Inc 80
Excellent thermal Insulating property equivalent to that of fiber and insulating bricks It is an environmentally-friendly non-fiber material made from AGCrsquos special raw material
THRMOTECT WALLTM
THERMOTECT Walltrade is a high thermal insulation furnace wall for industrial furnaces The product is a composite structure that uses a high thermal insulation grade THERMOTECTTM and it boasts the highest-level thermal insulation properties in the industry and durability The material contributes to energy conservation in industrial furnaces spanning various fields where conventional ceramic fiber could not be used
Glass Ironsteel Cement Aluminum
THERMOTECT WALLtrade Won ldquoDirector-Generalrsquos Prize The Agency for Natural Resources and Energyrdquo of ldquoProduct Category amp Business Model Categoryrdquo at Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation in 2015
THERMOTECTtrade
Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
copyAGC Inc 81
AGCrsquos chrome-free bricks for cement kilns are used by various domestic and international cement manufactures
To burn various waste materials in a cement kiln requires severe operational conditions AGCrsquos refractory bricks ensure high durability without using chrome materials which has high environmentally hazardous impacts
Lining of a cement rotary kilnChrome-free bricks for cement kilnsBNCTM series
Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
copyAGC Inc 82
AGCrsquos ceramics pigments for road surface coating include colored anti-skid aggregates which allow greater flexibility in design and heat-shielding road surface coatings which improve the abrasion resistance of the road surface
Tough Bahn
Tough BahntradeColored anti-skid aggregate
Tough Coore
Reference Road surface temperature reduce to 50when the initial temperature is 60
Tough CooretradePigments for heat-shielding road surface coatings
Thermographic view(summertime)
6151
1-5-1Marunouchi
Chiyoda-kuTokyo JAPAN
copyAGC Inc 83
- Reference
- Table of Contents
- Corporate Information
- Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
- Successive Presidents
- 組織図
- Stock Information
- Corporate History (1)
- Corporate History (2)
- AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
- AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
- AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
- AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
- Architectural Glass
- Architectural Glass Products
- Low-E Insulated Glass Units
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
- Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
- Decorative Glass
- Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
- Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
- Automotive Glass
- Automotive Glass
- IR-blocking Glass
- UV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
- Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
- Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
- Glass for Displays
- Display Glass Products
- TFT Glass Substrates
- TFT Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
- Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Bases
- New Function Glass
- Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
- 化学強化用特殊ガラス
- ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
- Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
- Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
- Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
- Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
- For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
- Electronic Materials
- Electronic Materials
- Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
- Digital Camera Materials
- Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
- Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
- Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
- Radiophotoluminesscent
- Tissue Culture Ware
- Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
- Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- Caustic Soda
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
- FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
- Fluonreg ETFE Film
- Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
- Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
- Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
- Fuel Cell Components
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsLife Science
- Life Science Products
- Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- Ceramics
- Fused Cast Refractories
- Monolithic Refractories (1)
- Monolithic Refractories (2)
- Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
- Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
- スライド番号 83
-
Fluonreg ETFE Film
copyAGC Inc 67
200 amp moreheat-
resistance
Weathera-bility
Light transmittance
Chemical resistance
Incom-bustibility
Non-viscidity Insulation Mechanical
property
Mold releasing film
PV protection film
PV back sheet
Kitchen wall surface materials
Building
Applications
Credits Inecircs CampeloItaipava Arena Pernambuco
Fluoropolymer film with excellent heat-resistance and weatherability AGC manufactures Fluonreg ETFE Film from raw materials Major applications (see below)
Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
copyAGC Inc 68
Lumiflontrade is the worlds first solvent-soluble fluoropolymer developed based on AGCrsquos fluorine technologies and commercialized in 1982
Chemically-stable fluoropolymer demonstrates greater weatherability than conventional coating materials
Proven credibility based on more than 20 years of experience used for over 200000 buildings and facilities
Lumiflon is used for
Tokyo skytree
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Excellent weatherability
Bridge pier without Lumiflon (16 year-old)
Bridge pier with Lumiflon coating (21 year-old)
Cos
t ind
ex
Phthalic acidUrethaneAcrylicsiliconLumiflon family
Lumiflonrsquos good weatherability reduces
the life-cycle costs
Economic comparison
Durability (year)
Lumiflontrade
Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
copyAGC Inc 69
Highly durable fluorinated Water and Oil Repellent Both high performance and improved environmental profiles at the same time PFOA and PFOS free (at or above detection limits) Products available for textile paper and non-woven fabrics For paper well-suited to food packaging applications with FDA and BfR approval
Greaseproof paper (treated with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES)
Regular paper (not greaseproof)
Treated fabric with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES
Applications
Textile Car seats Carpet tiles Outdoor clothing Protective clothing Furniture(fabric-coated) Sportswearsports items Swimwear Tablecloths Umbrellaswaterproof clothing Uniforms Shoes
Non-woven Air filters Automotive interiors Masks Medical gowns Surgery cover cloth Wallpaper
Paper and others
Fast food packaging Food packaging boxesbags Pet food packaging Paper traystableware Naturalsynthetic leather Stonetile and other
AsahiGuardreg E-SERIES
Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
copyAGC Inc 70
AGC established production technologies for HFO-1234yf ahead of its competitors
1234yf is a new environmentally-friendly refrigerant for automobile air conditioning with a very low GWP which is 11300 or less than that of conventional products
AGC successfully reduced the global-warming potential (GWP) to about one-sixth that of conventional products while delivering equivalent performance
AMOLEAtrade helps achieve both low GWP and energy saving
AMOLEAtradeNew Refrigerant for Air-conditioners
AMOLEAtrade-1234yfNew-generation Automobile Refrigerant
Fuel Cell Components
copyAGC Inc 71
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
AGC develops and manufactures fluorine based polymer electrolyte (ionomer) for membrane and electrode and offers components optimal for MEA (membrane-electrode assembly) which determines the performance of fuel cells
Stack
Fuel Processor system
Peripheral devices
MEA makersAuto makers
【For Electrode】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
【For Membrane】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
AGCrsquos focus areas
Assemble
Hydrogen
Air
(Ionomer) (MEA) (Stack) (Power generation system)
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 72
Fluorochemicals amp specialty chemicalsGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd England
AGC Chemicals Americas Inc Americas
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStrade rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Kashima plant Japan
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahiGuardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Chiba plantJapan
Kashima plant
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Fine silica Asahi Glass Si-Tech Japan
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquoFluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo
AGC Seimi Chemical Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsLife Science
copyAGC Inc 73
Life Science Products
copyAGC Inc 74
General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients (Including biopharmaceuticals)
Intermediate and active pharmaceutical ingredients intermediate and active agricultural ingredients
Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
copyAGC Inc 75
Culture Separation
Main fermentation tank for recombinant microorganisms (Up to 4500L)
Separation of culture supernatant and cells
AGC offers biopharmaceutical (recombinant protein) manufacturing services Under the PMDA license AGC conducts production of biopharmaceutical APIs in compliance with GMP AGC also offers protein expression and process development services
Purification
High-level purification of target protein
Production process
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 76
Life ScienceGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients(Including biopharmaceuticals)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Wakasa Chemicals Japan
AGC BiologicsAmericas Denmark Germany
Malgrat Pharma Chemicals SLU Spain
As of March 2019
Ceramics
copyAGC Inc 77
Fused Cast Refractories
copyAGC Inc 78
Zirconia fused cast refractoriesldquoZB-X950rdquo series
Alumina fused cast refractoriesMarsniteTM (MB) series
AGC offers a full line-up of fused cast refractories for glass melting furnaces to meet various customer needs Zirconia fused cast refractoriesOptimal for use in melting furnaces for high-quality specialty glass particularly in the
areas that come into direct contact with molten glass AZS fused cast refractoriesExcellent resistance to corrosion Alumina fused refractoriesExcellent performance against contamination to molten glass
AZS fused cast refractoriesZilconiteTM (ZB) series
Monolithic Refractories (1)
copyAGC Inc 79
Excellent strength and fireproof castable refractory composed of carefully selected fireproof aggregates and AGCrsquos alumina cement
Asahi Castertrade
Ramcretetrade Low-cement castable with excellent strength
erosion-resistance and extremely low porosity It also has high corrosion resistance and excellent high temperature strength
Monolithic Refractories (2)
copyAGC Inc 80
Excellent thermal Insulating property equivalent to that of fiber and insulating bricks It is an environmentally-friendly non-fiber material made from AGCrsquos special raw material
THRMOTECT WALLTM
THERMOTECT Walltrade is a high thermal insulation furnace wall for industrial furnaces The product is a composite structure that uses a high thermal insulation grade THERMOTECTTM and it boasts the highest-level thermal insulation properties in the industry and durability The material contributes to energy conservation in industrial furnaces spanning various fields where conventional ceramic fiber could not be used
Glass Ironsteel Cement Aluminum
THERMOTECT WALLtrade Won ldquoDirector-Generalrsquos Prize The Agency for Natural Resources and Energyrdquo of ldquoProduct Category amp Business Model Categoryrdquo at Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation in 2015
THERMOTECTtrade
Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
copyAGC Inc 81
AGCrsquos chrome-free bricks for cement kilns are used by various domestic and international cement manufactures
To burn various waste materials in a cement kiln requires severe operational conditions AGCrsquos refractory bricks ensure high durability without using chrome materials which has high environmentally hazardous impacts
Lining of a cement rotary kilnChrome-free bricks for cement kilnsBNCTM series
Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
copyAGC Inc 82
AGCrsquos ceramics pigments for road surface coating include colored anti-skid aggregates which allow greater flexibility in design and heat-shielding road surface coatings which improve the abrasion resistance of the road surface
Tough Bahn
Tough BahntradeColored anti-skid aggregate
Tough Coore
Reference Road surface temperature reduce to 50when the initial temperature is 60
Tough CooretradePigments for heat-shielding road surface coatings
Thermographic view(summertime)
6151
1-5-1Marunouchi
Chiyoda-kuTokyo JAPAN
copyAGC Inc 83
- Reference
- Table of Contents
- Corporate Information
- Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
- Successive Presidents
- 組織図
- Stock Information
- Corporate History (1)
- Corporate History (2)
- AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
- AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
- AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
- AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
- Architectural Glass
- Architectural Glass Products
- Low-E Insulated Glass Units
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
- Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
- Decorative Glass
- Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
- Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
- Automotive Glass
- Automotive Glass
- IR-blocking Glass
- UV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
- Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
- Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
- Glass for Displays
- Display Glass Products
- TFT Glass Substrates
- TFT Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
- Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Bases
- New Function Glass
- Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
- 化学強化用特殊ガラス
- ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
- Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
- Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
- Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
- Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
- For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
- Electronic Materials
- Electronic Materials
- Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
- Digital Camera Materials
- Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
- Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
- Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
- Radiophotoluminesscent
- Tissue Culture Ware
- Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
- Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- Caustic Soda
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
- FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
- Fluonreg ETFE Film
- Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
- Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
- Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
- Fuel Cell Components
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsLife Science
- Life Science Products
- Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- Ceramics
- Fused Cast Refractories
- Monolithic Refractories (1)
- Monolithic Refractories (2)
- Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
- Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
- スライド番号 83
-
Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
copyAGC Inc 68
Lumiflontrade is the worlds first solvent-soluble fluoropolymer developed based on AGCrsquos fluorine technologies and commercialized in 1982
Chemically-stable fluoropolymer demonstrates greater weatherability than conventional coating materials
Proven credibility based on more than 20 years of experience used for over 200000 buildings and facilities
Lumiflon is used for
Tokyo skytree
Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
Excellent weatherability
Bridge pier without Lumiflon (16 year-old)
Bridge pier with Lumiflon coating (21 year-old)
Cos
t ind
ex
Phthalic acidUrethaneAcrylicsiliconLumiflon family
Lumiflonrsquos good weatherability reduces
the life-cycle costs
Economic comparison
Durability (year)
Lumiflontrade
Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
copyAGC Inc 69
Highly durable fluorinated Water and Oil Repellent Both high performance and improved environmental profiles at the same time PFOA and PFOS free (at or above detection limits) Products available for textile paper and non-woven fabrics For paper well-suited to food packaging applications with FDA and BfR approval
Greaseproof paper (treated with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES)
Regular paper (not greaseproof)
Treated fabric with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES
Applications
Textile Car seats Carpet tiles Outdoor clothing Protective clothing Furniture(fabric-coated) Sportswearsports items Swimwear Tablecloths Umbrellaswaterproof clothing Uniforms Shoes
Non-woven Air filters Automotive interiors Masks Medical gowns Surgery cover cloth Wallpaper
Paper and others
Fast food packaging Food packaging boxesbags Pet food packaging Paper traystableware Naturalsynthetic leather Stonetile and other
AsahiGuardreg E-SERIES
Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
copyAGC Inc 70
AGC established production technologies for HFO-1234yf ahead of its competitors
1234yf is a new environmentally-friendly refrigerant for automobile air conditioning with a very low GWP which is 11300 or less than that of conventional products
AGC successfully reduced the global-warming potential (GWP) to about one-sixth that of conventional products while delivering equivalent performance
AMOLEAtrade helps achieve both low GWP and energy saving
AMOLEAtradeNew Refrigerant for Air-conditioners
AMOLEAtrade-1234yfNew-generation Automobile Refrigerant
Fuel Cell Components
copyAGC Inc 71
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
AGC develops and manufactures fluorine based polymer electrolyte (ionomer) for membrane and electrode and offers components optimal for MEA (membrane-electrode assembly) which determines the performance of fuel cells
Stack
Fuel Processor system
Peripheral devices
MEA makersAuto makers
【For Electrode】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
【For Membrane】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
AGCrsquos focus areas
Assemble
Hydrogen
Air
(Ionomer) (MEA) (Stack) (Power generation system)
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 72
Fluorochemicals amp specialty chemicalsGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd England
AGC Chemicals Americas Inc Americas
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStrade rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Kashima plant Japan
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahiGuardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Chiba plantJapan
Kashima plant
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Fine silica Asahi Glass Si-Tech Japan
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquoFluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo
AGC Seimi Chemical Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsLife Science
copyAGC Inc 73
Life Science Products
copyAGC Inc 74
General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients (Including biopharmaceuticals)
Intermediate and active pharmaceutical ingredients intermediate and active agricultural ingredients
Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
copyAGC Inc 75
Culture Separation
Main fermentation tank for recombinant microorganisms (Up to 4500L)
Separation of culture supernatant and cells
AGC offers biopharmaceutical (recombinant protein) manufacturing services Under the PMDA license AGC conducts production of biopharmaceutical APIs in compliance with GMP AGC also offers protein expression and process development services
Purification
High-level purification of target protein
Production process
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 76
Life ScienceGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients(Including biopharmaceuticals)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Wakasa Chemicals Japan
AGC BiologicsAmericas Denmark Germany
Malgrat Pharma Chemicals SLU Spain
As of March 2019
Ceramics
copyAGC Inc 77
Fused Cast Refractories
copyAGC Inc 78
Zirconia fused cast refractoriesldquoZB-X950rdquo series
Alumina fused cast refractoriesMarsniteTM (MB) series
AGC offers a full line-up of fused cast refractories for glass melting furnaces to meet various customer needs Zirconia fused cast refractoriesOptimal for use in melting furnaces for high-quality specialty glass particularly in the
areas that come into direct contact with molten glass AZS fused cast refractoriesExcellent resistance to corrosion Alumina fused refractoriesExcellent performance against contamination to molten glass
AZS fused cast refractoriesZilconiteTM (ZB) series
Monolithic Refractories (1)
copyAGC Inc 79
Excellent strength and fireproof castable refractory composed of carefully selected fireproof aggregates and AGCrsquos alumina cement
Asahi Castertrade
Ramcretetrade Low-cement castable with excellent strength
erosion-resistance and extremely low porosity It also has high corrosion resistance and excellent high temperature strength
Monolithic Refractories (2)
copyAGC Inc 80
Excellent thermal Insulating property equivalent to that of fiber and insulating bricks It is an environmentally-friendly non-fiber material made from AGCrsquos special raw material
THRMOTECT WALLTM
THERMOTECT Walltrade is a high thermal insulation furnace wall for industrial furnaces The product is a composite structure that uses a high thermal insulation grade THERMOTECTTM and it boasts the highest-level thermal insulation properties in the industry and durability The material contributes to energy conservation in industrial furnaces spanning various fields where conventional ceramic fiber could not be used
Glass Ironsteel Cement Aluminum
THERMOTECT WALLtrade Won ldquoDirector-Generalrsquos Prize The Agency for Natural Resources and Energyrdquo of ldquoProduct Category amp Business Model Categoryrdquo at Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation in 2015
THERMOTECTtrade
Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
copyAGC Inc 81
AGCrsquos chrome-free bricks for cement kilns are used by various domestic and international cement manufactures
To burn various waste materials in a cement kiln requires severe operational conditions AGCrsquos refractory bricks ensure high durability without using chrome materials which has high environmentally hazardous impacts
Lining of a cement rotary kilnChrome-free bricks for cement kilnsBNCTM series
Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
copyAGC Inc 82
AGCrsquos ceramics pigments for road surface coating include colored anti-skid aggregates which allow greater flexibility in design and heat-shielding road surface coatings which improve the abrasion resistance of the road surface
Tough Bahn
Tough BahntradeColored anti-skid aggregate
Tough Coore
Reference Road surface temperature reduce to 50when the initial temperature is 60
Tough CooretradePigments for heat-shielding road surface coatings
Thermographic view(summertime)
6151
1-5-1Marunouchi
Chiyoda-kuTokyo JAPAN
copyAGC Inc 83
- Reference
- Table of Contents
- Corporate Information
- Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
- Successive Presidents
- 組織図
- Stock Information
- Corporate History (1)
- Corporate History (2)
- AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
- AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
- AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
- AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
- Architectural Glass
- Architectural Glass Products
- Low-E Insulated Glass Units
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
- Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
- Decorative Glass
- Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
- Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
- Automotive Glass
- Automotive Glass
- IR-blocking Glass
- UV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
- Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
- Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
- Glass for Displays
- Display Glass Products
- TFT Glass Substrates
- TFT Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
- Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Bases
- New Function Glass
- Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
- 化学強化用特殊ガラス
- ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
- Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
- Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
- Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
- Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
- For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
- Electronic Materials
- Electronic Materials
- Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
- Digital Camera Materials
- Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
- Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
- Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
- Radiophotoluminesscent
- Tissue Culture Ware
- Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
- Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- Caustic Soda
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
- FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
- Fluonreg ETFE Film
- Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
- Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
- Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
- Fuel Cell Components
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsLife Science
- Life Science Products
- Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- Ceramics
- Fused Cast Refractories
- Monolithic Refractories (1)
- Monolithic Refractories (2)
- Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
- Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
- スライド番号 83
-
Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
copyAGC Inc 69
Highly durable fluorinated Water and Oil Repellent Both high performance and improved environmental profiles at the same time PFOA and PFOS free (at or above detection limits) Products available for textile paper and non-woven fabrics For paper well-suited to food packaging applications with FDA and BfR approval
Greaseproof paper (treated with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES)
Regular paper (not greaseproof)
Treated fabric with AsahiGuardtrade E-SERIES
Applications
Textile Car seats Carpet tiles Outdoor clothing Protective clothing Furniture(fabric-coated) Sportswearsports items Swimwear Tablecloths Umbrellaswaterproof clothing Uniforms Shoes
Non-woven Air filters Automotive interiors Masks Medical gowns Surgery cover cloth Wallpaper
Paper and others
Fast food packaging Food packaging boxesbags Pet food packaging Paper traystableware Naturalsynthetic leather Stonetile and other
AsahiGuardreg E-SERIES
Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
copyAGC Inc 70
AGC established production technologies for HFO-1234yf ahead of its competitors
1234yf is a new environmentally-friendly refrigerant for automobile air conditioning with a very low GWP which is 11300 or less than that of conventional products
AGC successfully reduced the global-warming potential (GWP) to about one-sixth that of conventional products while delivering equivalent performance
AMOLEAtrade helps achieve both low GWP and energy saving
AMOLEAtradeNew Refrigerant for Air-conditioners
AMOLEAtrade-1234yfNew-generation Automobile Refrigerant
Fuel Cell Components
copyAGC Inc 71
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
AGC develops and manufactures fluorine based polymer electrolyte (ionomer) for membrane and electrode and offers components optimal for MEA (membrane-electrode assembly) which determines the performance of fuel cells
Stack
Fuel Processor system
Peripheral devices
MEA makersAuto makers
【For Electrode】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
【For Membrane】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
AGCrsquos focus areas
Assemble
Hydrogen
Air
(Ionomer) (MEA) (Stack) (Power generation system)
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 72
Fluorochemicals amp specialty chemicalsGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd England
AGC Chemicals Americas Inc Americas
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStrade rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Kashima plant Japan
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahiGuardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Chiba plantJapan
Kashima plant
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Fine silica Asahi Glass Si-Tech Japan
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquoFluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo
AGC Seimi Chemical Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsLife Science
copyAGC Inc 73
Life Science Products
copyAGC Inc 74
General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients (Including biopharmaceuticals)
Intermediate and active pharmaceutical ingredients intermediate and active agricultural ingredients
Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
copyAGC Inc 75
Culture Separation
Main fermentation tank for recombinant microorganisms (Up to 4500L)
Separation of culture supernatant and cells
AGC offers biopharmaceutical (recombinant protein) manufacturing services Under the PMDA license AGC conducts production of biopharmaceutical APIs in compliance with GMP AGC also offers protein expression and process development services
Purification
High-level purification of target protein
Production process
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 76
Life ScienceGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients(Including biopharmaceuticals)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Wakasa Chemicals Japan
AGC BiologicsAmericas Denmark Germany
Malgrat Pharma Chemicals SLU Spain
As of March 2019
Ceramics
copyAGC Inc 77
Fused Cast Refractories
copyAGC Inc 78
Zirconia fused cast refractoriesldquoZB-X950rdquo series
Alumina fused cast refractoriesMarsniteTM (MB) series
AGC offers a full line-up of fused cast refractories for glass melting furnaces to meet various customer needs Zirconia fused cast refractoriesOptimal for use in melting furnaces for high-quality specialty glass particularly in the
areas that come into direct contact with molten glass AZS fused cast refractoriesExcellent resistance to corrosion Alumina fused refractoriesExcellent performance against contamination to molten glass
AZS fused cast refractoriesZilconiteTM (ZB) series
Monolithic Refractories (1)
copyAGC Inc 79
Excellent strength and fireproof castable refractory composed of carefully selected fireproof aggregates and AGCrsquos alumina cement
Asahi Castertrade
Ramcretetrade Low-cement castable with excellent strength
erosion-resistance and extremely low porosity It also has high corrosion resistance and excellent high temperature strength
Monolithic Refractories (2)
copyAGC Inc 80
Excellent thermal Insulating property equivalent to that of fiber and insulating bricks It is an environmentally-friendly non-fiber material made from AGCrsquos special raw material
THRMOTECT WALLTM
THERMOTECT Walltrade is a high thermal insulation furnace wall for industrial furnaces The product is a composite structure that uses a high thermal insulation grade THERMOTECTTM and it boasts the highest-level thermal insulation properties in the industry and durability The material contributes to energy conservation in industrial furnaces spanning various fields where conventional ceramic fiber could not be used
Glass Ironsteel Cement Aluminum
THERMOTECT WALLtrade Won ldquoDirector-Generalrsquos Prize The Agency for Natural Resources and Energyrdquo of ldquoProduct Category amp Business Model Categoryrdquo at Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation in 2015
THERMOTECTtrade
Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
copyAGC Inc 81
AGCrsquos chrome-free bricks for cement kilns are used by various domestic and international cement manufactures
To burn various waste materials in a cement kiln requires severe operational conditions AGCrsquos refractory bricks ensure high durability without using chrome materials which has high environmentally hazardous impacts
Lining of a cement rotary kilnChrome-free bricks for cement kilnsBNCTM series
Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
copyAGC Inc 82
AGCrsquos ceramics pigments for road surface coating include colored anti-skid aggregates which allow greater flexibility in design and heat-shielding road surface coatings which improve the abrasion resistance of the road surface
Tough Bahn
Tough BahntradeColored anti-skid aggregate
Tough Coore
Reference Road surface temperature reduce to 50when the initial temperature is 60
Tough CooretradePigments for heat-shielding road surface coatings
Thermographic view(summertime)
6151
1-5-1Marunouchi
Chiyoda-kuTokyo JAPAN
copyAGC Inc 83
- Reference
- Table of Contents
- Corporate Information
- Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
- Successive Presidents
- 組織図
- Stock Information
- Corporate History (1)
- Corporate History (2)
- AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
- AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
- AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
- AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
- Architectural Glass
- Architectural Glass Products
- Low-E Insulated Glass Units
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
- Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
- Decorative Glass
- Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
- Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
- Automotive Glass
- Automotive Glass
- IR-blocking Glass
- UV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
- Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
- Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
- Glass for Displays
- Display Glass Products
- TFT Glass Substrates
- TFT Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
- Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Bases
- New Function Glass
- Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
- 化学強化用特殊ガラス
- ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
- Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
- Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
- Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
- Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
- For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
- Electronic Materials
- Electronic Materials
- Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
- Digital Camera Materials
- Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
- Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
- Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
- Radiophotoluminesscent
- Tissue Culture Ware
- Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
- Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- Caustic Soda
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
- FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
- Fluonreg ETFE Film
- Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
- Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
- Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
- Fuel Cell Components
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsLife Science
- Life Science Products
- Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- Ceramics
- Fused Cast Refractories
- Monolithic Refractories (1)
- Monolithic Refractories (2)
- Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
- Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
- スライド番号 83
-
Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
copyAGC Inc 70
AGC established production technologies for HFO-1234yf ahead of its competitors
1234yf is a new environmentally-friendly refrigerant for automobile air conditioning with a very low GWP which is 11300 or less than that of conventional products
AGC successfully reduced the global-warming potential (GWP) to about one-sixth that of conventional products while delivering equivalent performance
AMOLEAtrade helps achieve both low GWP and energy saving
AMOLEAtradeNew Refrigerant for Air-conditioners
AMOLEAtrade-1234yfNew-generation Automobile Refrigerant
Fuel Cell Components
copyAGC Inc 71
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
AGC develops and manufactures fluorine based polymer electrolyte (ionomer) for membrane and electrode and offers components optimal for MEA (membrane-electrode assembly) which determines the performance of fuel cells
Stack
Fuel Processor system
Peripheral devices
MEA makersAuto makers
【For Electrode】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
【For Membrane】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
AGCrsquos focus areas
Assemble
Hydrogen
Air
(Ionomer) (MEA) (Stack) (Power generation system)
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 72
Fluorochemicals amp specialty chemicalsGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd England
AGC Chemicals Americas Inc Americas
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStrade rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Kashima plant Japan
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahiGuardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Chiba plantJapan
Kashima plant
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Fine silica Asahi Glass Si-Tech Japan
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquoFluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo
AGC Seimi Chemical Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsLife Science
copyAGC Inc 73
Life Science Products
copyAGC Inc 74
General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients (Including biopharmaceuticals)
Intermediate and active pharmaceutical ingredients intermediate and active agricultural ingredients
Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
copyAGC Inc 75
Culture Separation
Main fermentation tank for recombinant microorganisms (Up to 4500L)
Separation of culture supernatant and cells
AGC offers biopharmaceutical (recombinant protein) manufacturing services Under the PMDA license AGC conducts production of biopharmaceutical APIs in compliance with GMP AGC also offers protein expression and process development services
Purification
High-level purification of target protein
Production process
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 76
Life ScienceGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients(Including biopharmaceuticals)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Wakasa Chemicals Japan
AGC BiologicsAmericas Denmark Germany
Malgrat Pharma Chemicals SLU Spain
As of March 2019
Ceramics
copyAGC Inc 77
Fused Cast Refractories
copyAGC Inc 78
Zirconia fused cast refractoriesldquoZB-X950rdquo series
Alumina fused cast refractoriesMarsniteTM (MB) series
AGC offers a full line-up of fused cast refractories for glass melting furnaces to meet various customer needs Zirconia fused cast refractoriesOptimal for use in melting furnaces for high-quality specialty glass particularly in the
areas that come into direct contact with molten glass AZS fused cast refractoriesExcellent resistance to corrosion Alumina fused refractoriesExcellent performance against contamination to molten glass
AZS fused cast refractoriesZilconiteTM (ZB) series
Monolithic Refractories (1)
copyAGC Inc 79
Excellent strength and fireproof castable refractory composed of carefully selected fireproof aggregates and AGCrsquos alumina cement
Asahi Castertrade
Ramcretetrade Low-cement castable with excellent strength
erosion-resistance and extremely low porosity It also has high corrosion resistance and excellent high temperature strength
Monolithic Refractories (2)
copyAGC Inc 80
Excellent thermal Insulating property equivalent to that of fiber and insulating bricks It is an environmentally-friendly non-fiber material made from AGCrsquos special raw material
THRMOTECT WALLTM
THERMOTECT Walltrade is a high thermal insulation furnace wall for industrial furnaces The product is a composite structure that uses a high thermal insulation grade THERMOTECTTM and it boasts the highest-level thermal insulation properties in the industry and durability The material contributes to energy conservation in industrial furnaces spanning various fields where conventional ceramic fiber could not be used
Glass Ironsteel Cement Aluminum
THERMOTECT WALLtrade Won ldquoDirector-Generalrsquos Prize The Agency for Natural Resources and Energyrdquo of ldquoProduct Category amp Business Model Categoryrdquo at Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation in 2015
THERMOTECTtrade
Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
copyAGC Inc 81
AGCrsquos chrome-free bricks for cement kilns are used by various domestic and international cement manufactures
To burn various waste materials in a cement kiln requires severe operational conditions AGCrsquos refractory bricks ensure high durability without using chrome materials which has high environmentally hazardous impacts
Lining of a cement rotary kilnChrome-free bricks for cement kilnsBNCTM series
Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
copyAGC Inc 82
AGCrsquos ceramics pigments for road surface coating include colored anti-skid aggregates which allow greater flexibility in design and heat-shielding road surface coatings which improve the abrasion resistance of the road surface
Tough Bahn
Tough BahntradeColored anti-skid aggregate
Tough Coore
Reference Road surface temperature reduce to 50when the initial temperature is 60
Tough CooretradePigments for heat-shielding road surface coatings
Thermographic view(summertime)
6151
1-5-1Marunouchi
Chiyoda-kuTokyo JAPAN
copyAGC Inc 83
- Reference
- Table of Contents
- Corporate Information
- Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
- Successive Presidents
- 組織図
- Stock Information
- Corporate History (1)
- Corporate History (2)
- AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
- AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
- AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
- AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
- Architectural Glass
- Architectural Glass Products
- Low-E Insulated Glass Units
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
- Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
- Decorative Glass
- Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
- Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
- Automotive Glass
- Automotive Glass
- IR-blocking Glass
- UV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
- Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
- Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
- Glass for Displays
- Display Glass Products
- TFT Glass Substrates
- TFT Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
- Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Bases
- New Function Glass
- Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
- 化学強化用特殊ガラス
- ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
- Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
- Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
- Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
- Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
- For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
- Electronic Materials
- Electronic Materials
- Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
- Digital Camera Materials
- Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
- Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
- Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
- Radiophotoluminesscent
- Tissue Culture Ware
- Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
- Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- Caustic Soda
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
- FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
- Fluonreg ETFE Film
- Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
- Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
- Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
- Fuel Cell Components
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsLife Science
- Life Science Products
- Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- Ceramics
- Fused Cast Refractories
- Monolithic Refractories (1)
- Monolithic Refractories (2)
- Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
- Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
- スライド番号 83
-
Fuel Cell Components
copyAGC Inc 71
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
Auto makers
Household appliancemanufacturers
Others
AGC develops and manufactures fluorine based polymer electrolyte (ionomer) for membrane and electrode and offers components optimal for MEA (membrane-electrode assembly) which determines the performance of fuel cells
Stack
Fuel Processor system
Peripheral devices
MEA makersAuto makers
【For Electrode】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
【For Membrane】ＡＧＣMaterial makers
AGCrsquos focus areas
Assemble
Hydrogen
Air
(Ionomer) (MEA) (Stack) (Power generation system)
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 72
Fluorochemicals amp specialty chemicalsGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd England
AGC Chemicals Americas Inc Americas
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStrade rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Kashima plant Japan
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahiGuardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Chiba plantJapan
Kashima plant
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Fine silica Asahi Glass Si-Tech Japan
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquoFluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo
AGC Seimi Chemical Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsLife Science
copyAGC Inc 73
Life Science Products
copyAGC Inc 74
General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients (Including biopharmaceuticals)
Intermediate and active pharmaceutical ingredients intermediate and active agricultural ingredients
Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
copyAGC Inc 75
Culture Separation
Main fermentation tank for recombinant microorganisms (Up to 4500L)
Separation of culture supernatant and cells
AGC offers biopharmaceutical (recombinant protein) manufacturing services Under the PMDA license AGC conducts production of biopharmaceutical APIs in compliance with GMP AGC also offers protein expression and process development services
Purification
High-level purification of target protein
Production process
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 76
Life ScienceGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients(Including biopharmaceuticals)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Wakasa Chemicals Japan
AGC BiologicsAmericas Denmark Germany
Malgrat Pharma Chemicals SLU Spain
As of March 2019
Ceramics
copyAGC Inc 77
Fused Cast Refractories
copyAGC Inc 78
Zirconia fused cast refractoriesldquoZB-X950rdquo series
Alumina fused cast refractoriesMarsniteTM (MB) series
AGC offers a full line-up of fused cast refractories for glass melting furnaces to meet various customer needs Zirconia fused cast refractoriesOptimal for use in melting furnaces for high-quality specialty glass particularly in the
areas that come into direct contact with molten glass AZS fused cast refractoriesExcellent resistance to corrosion Alumina fused refractoriesExcellent performance against contamination to molten glass
AZS fused cast refractoriesZilconiteTM (ZB) series
Monolithic Refractories (1)
copyAGC Inc 79
Excellent strength and fireproof castable refractory composed of carefully selected fireproof aggregates and AGCrsquos alumina cement
Asahi Castertrade
Ramcretetrade Low-cement castable with excellent strength
erosion-resistance and extremely low porosity It also has high corrosion resistance and excellent high temperature strength
Monolithic Refractories (2)
copyAGC Inc 80
Excellent thermal Insulating property equivalent to that of fiber and insulating bricks It is an environmentally-friendly non-fiber material made from AGCrsquos special raw material
THRMOTECT WALLTM
THERMOTECT Walltrade is a high thermal insulation furnace wall for industrial furnaces The product is a composite structure that uses a high thermal insulation grade THERMOTECTTM and it boasts the highest-level thermal insulation properties in the industry and durability The material contributes to energy conservation in industrial furnaces spanning various fields where conventional ceramic fiber could not be used
Glass Ironsteel Cement Aluminum
THERMOTECT WALLtrade Won ldquoDirector-Generalrsquos Prize The Agency for Natural Resources and Energyrdquo of ldquoProduct Category amp Business Model Categoryrdquo at Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation in 2015
THERMOTECTtrade
Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
copyAGC Inc 81
AGCrsquos chrome-free bricks for cement kilns are used by various domestic and international cement manufactures
To burn various waste materials in a cement kiln requires severe operational conditions AGCrsquos refractory bricks ensure high durability without using chrome materials which has high environmentally hazardous impacts
Lining of a cement rotary kilnChrome-free bricks for cement kilnsBNCTM series
Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
copyAGC Inc 82
AGCrsquos ceramics pigments for road surface coating include colored anti-skid aggregates which allow greater flexibility in design and heat-shielding road surface coatings which improve the abrasion resistance of the road surface
Tough Bahn
Tough BahntradeColored anti-skid aggregate
Tough Coore
Reference Road surface temperature reduce to 50when the initial temperature is 60
Tough CooretradePigments for heat-shielding road surface coatings
Thermographic view(summertime)
6151
1-5-1Marunouchi
Chiyoda-kuTokyo JAPAN
copyAGC Inc 83
- Reference
- Table of Contents
- Corporate Information
- Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
- Successive Presidents
- 組織図
- Stock Information
- Corporate History (1)
- Corporate History (2)
- AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
- AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
- AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
- AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
- Architectural Glass
- Architectural Glass Products
- Low-E Insulated Glass Units
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
- Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
- Decorative Glass
- Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
- Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
- Automotive Glass
- Automotive Glass
- IR-blocking Glass
- UV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
- Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
- Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
- Glass for Displays
- Display Glass Products
- TFT Glass Substrates
- TFT Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
- Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Bases
- New Function Glass
- Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
- 化学強化用特殊ガラス
- ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
- Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
- Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
- Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
- Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
- For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
- Electronic Materials
- Electronic Materials
- Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
- Digital Camera Materials
- Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
- Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
- Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
- Radiophotoluminesscent
- Tissue Culture Ware
- Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
- Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- Caustic Soda
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
- FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
- Fluonreg ETFE Film
- Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
- Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
- Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
- Fuel Cell Components
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsLife Science
- Life Science Products
- Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- Ceramics
- Fused Cast Refractories
- Monolithic Refractories (1)
- Monolithic Refractories (2)
- Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
- Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
- スライド番号 83
-
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 72
Fluorochemicals amp specialty chemicalsGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Fluoropolymers ldquoFluon rdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd England
AGC Chemicals Americas Inc Americas
Fluoroelastomers ldquoAFLAStrade rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluoropolymer film ldquoAFLEXrdquoldquoFluon ETFE FILMrdquoGreen house film ldquoF-CLEANtraderdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Transparent Fluoropolymers ldquoCYTOPTMrdquo Kashima plant Japan
Fluoropolymer resin for coatings ldquoLumiflontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated water and oil repellentsldquoAsahiGuardtrade E SERIESrdquo
Chiba plant Japan
Ion-exchange membranes ldquoFORBLUEtrade Flemiontraderdquo Chiba plant Japan
Fluorinated gases and solventsldquoASAHIKLINtraderdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1234yfrdquo ldquoAMOLEAtrade 1224ydldquo
Chiba plantJapan
Kashima plant
Fluorinated solvent ldquoAK-225rdquordquoAE-3000rdquo ldquoAC-6000rdquo ldquoAMOLEAtradeAS-300rdquo Chiba plant Japan
Kashima plant Japan
Fine silica Asahi Glass Si-Tech Japan
Fluorosurfactant ldquoSURFLONTMrdquoFluorocoating agents ldquoSFCOATTMrdquo
AGC Seimi Chemical Japan
As of March 2019
ChemicalsLife Science
copyAGC Inc 73
Life Science Products
copyAGC Inc 74
General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients (Including biopharmaceuticals)
Intermediate and active pharmaceutical ingredients intermediate and active agricultural ingredients
Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
copyAGC Inc 75
Culture Separation
Main fermentation tank for recombinant microorganisms (Up to 4500L)
Separation of culture supernatant and cells
AGC offers biopharmaceutical (recombinant protein) manufacturing services Under the PMDA license AGC conducts production of biopharmaceutical APIs in compliance with GMP AGC also offers protein expression and process development services
Purification
High-level purification of target protein
Production process
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 76
Life ScienceGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients(Including biopharmaceuticals)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Wakasa Chemicals Japan
AGC BiologicsAmericas Denmark Germany
Malgrat Pharma Chemicals SLU Spain
As of March 2019
Ceramics
copyAGC Inc 77
Fused Cast Refractories
copyAGC Inc 78
Zirconia fused cast refractoriesldquoZB-X950rdquo series
Alumina fused cast refractoriesMarsniteTM (MB) series
AGC offers a full line-up of fused cast refractories for glass melting furnaces to meet various customer needs Zirconia fused cast refractoriesOptimal for use in melting furnaces for high-quality specialty glass particularly in the
areas that come into direct contact with molten glass AZS fused cast refractoriesExcellent resistance to corrosion Alumina fused refractoriesExcellent performance against contamination to molten glass
AZS fused cast refractoriesZilconiteTM (ZB) series
Monolithic Refractories (1)
copyAGC Inc 79
Excellent strength and fireproof castable refractory composed of carefully selected fireproof aggregates and AGCrsquos alumina cement
Asahi Castertrade
Ramcretetrade Low-cement castable with excellent strength
erosion-resistance and extremely low porosity It also has high corrosion resistance and excellent high temperature strength
Monolithic Refractories (2)
copyAGC Inc 80
Excellent thermal Insulating property equivalent to that of fiber and insulating bricks It is an environmentally-friendly non-fiber material made from AGCrsquos special raw material
THRMOTECT WALLTM
THERMOTECT Walltrade is a high thermal insulation furnace wall for industrial furnaces The product is a composite structure that uses a high thermal insulation grade THERMOTECTTM and it boasts the highest-level thermal insulation properties in the industry and durability The material contributes to energy conservation in industrial furnaces spanning various fields where conventional ceramic fiber could not be used
Glass Ironsteel Cement Aluminum
THERMOTECT WALLtrade Won ldquoDirector-Generalrsquos Prize The Agency for Natural Resources and Energyrdquo of ldquoProduct Category amp Business Model Categoryrdquo at Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation in 2015
THERMOTECTtrade
Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
copyAGC Inc 81
AGCrsquos chrome-free bricks for cement kilns are used by various domestic and international cement manufactures
To burn various waste materials in a cement kiln requires severe operational conditions AGCrsquos refractory bricks ensure high durability without using chrome materials which has high environmentally hazardous impacts
Lining of a cement rotary kilnChrome-free bricks for cement kilnsBNCTM series
Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
copyAGC Inc 82
AGCrsquos ceramics pigments for road surface coating include colored anti-skid aggregates which allow greater flexibility in design and heat-shielding road surface coatings which improve the abrasion resistance of the road surface
Tough Bahn
Tough BahntradeColored anti-skid aggregate
Tough Coore
Reference Road surface temperature reduce to 50when the initial temperature is 60
Tough CooretradePigments for heat-shielding road surface coatings
Thermographic view(summertime)
6151
1-5-1Marunouchi
Chiyoda-kuTokyo JAPAN
copyAGC Inc 83
- Reference
- Table of Contents
- Corporate Information
- Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
- Successive Presidents
- 組織図
- Stock Information
- Corporate History (1)
- Corporate History (2)
- AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
- AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
- AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
- AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
- Architectural Glass
- Architectural Glass Products
- Low-E Insulated Glass Units
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
- Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
- Decorative Glass
- Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
- Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
- Automotive Glass
- Automotive Glass
- IR-blocking Glass
- UV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
- Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
- Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
- Glass for Displays
- Display Glass Products
- TFT Glass Substrates
- TFT Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
- Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Bases
- New Function Glass
- Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
- 化学強化用特殊ガラス
- ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
- Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
- Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
- Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
- Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
- For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
- Electronic Materials
- Electronic Materials
- Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
- Digital Camera Materials
- Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
- Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
- Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
- Radiophotoluminesscent
- Tissue Culture Ware
- Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
- Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- Caustic Soda
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
- FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
- Fluonreg ETFE Film
- Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
- Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
- Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
- Fuel Cell Components
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsLife Science
- Life Science Products
- Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- Ceramics
- Fused Cast Refractories
- Monolithic Refractories (1)
- Monolithic Refractories (2)
- Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
- Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
- スライド番号 83
-
ChemicalsLife Science
copyAGC Inc 73
Life Science Products
copyAGC Inc 74
General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients (Including biopharmaceuticals)
Intermediate and active pharmaceutical ingredients intermediate and active agricultural ingredients
Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
copyAGC Inc 75
Culture Separation
Main fermentation tank for recombinant microorganisms (Up to 4500L)
Separation of culture supernatant and cells
AGC offers biopharmaceutical (recombinant protein) manufacturing services Under the PMDA license AGC conducts production of biopharmaceutical APIs in compliance with GMP AGC also offers protein expression and process development services
Purification
High-level purification of target protein
Production process
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 76
Life ScienceGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients(Including biopharmaceuticals)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Wakasa Chemicals Japan
AGC BiologicsAmericas Denmark Germany
Malgrat Pharma Chemicals SLU Spain
As of March 2019
Ceramics
copyAGC Inc 77
Fused Cast Refractories
copyAGC Inc 78
Zirconia fused cast refractoriesldquoZB-X950rdquo series
Alumina fused cast refractoriesMarsniteTM (MB) series
AGC offers a full line-up of fused cast refractories for glass melting furnaces to meet various customer needs Zirconia fused cast refractoriesOptimal for use in melting furnaces for high-quality specialty glass particularly in the
areas that come into direct contact with molten glass AZS fused cast refractoriesExcellent resistance to corrosion Alumina fused refractoriesExcellent performance against contamination to molten glass
AZS fused cast refractoriesZilconiteTM (ZB) series
Monolithic Refractories (1)
copyAGC Inc 79
Excellent strength and fireproof castable refractory composed of carefully selected fireproof aggregates and AGCrsquos alumina cement
Asahi Castertrade
Ramcretetrade Low-cement castable with excellent strength
erosion-resistance and extremely low porosity It also has high corrosion resistance and excellent high temperature strength
Monolithic Refractories (2)
copyAGC Inc 80
Excellent thermal Insulating property equivalent to that of fiber and insulating bricks It is an environmentally-friendly non-fiber material made from AGCrsquos special raw material
THRMOTECT WALLTM
THERMOTECT Walltrade is a high thermal insulation furnace wall for industrial furnaces The product is a composite structure that uses a high thermal insulation grade THERMOTECTTM and it boasts the highest-level thermal insulation properties in the industry and durability The material contributes to energy conservation in industrial furnaces spanning various fields where conventional ceramic fiber could not be used
Glass Ironsteel Cement Aluminum
THERMOTECT WALLtrade Won ldquoDirector-Generalrsquos Prize The Agency for Natural Resources and Energyrdquo of ldquoProduct Category amp Business Model Categoryrdquo at Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation in 2015
THERMOTECTtrade
Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
copyAGC Inc 81
AGCrsquos chrome-free bricks for cement kilns are used by various domestic and international cement manufactures
To burn various waste materials in a cement kiln requires severe operational conditions AGCrsquos refractory bricks ensure high durability without using chrome materials which has high environmentally hazardous impacts
Lining of a cement rotary kilnChrome-free bricks for cement kilnsBNCTM series
Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
copyAGC Inc 82
AGCrsquos ceramics pigments for road surface coating include colored anti-skid aggregates which allow greater flexibility in design and heat-shielding road surface coatings which improve the abrasion resistance of the road surface
Tough Bahn
Tough BahntradeColored anti-skid aggregate
Tough Coore
Reference Road surface temperature reduce to 50when the initial temperature is 60
Tough CooretradePigments for heat-shielding road surface coatings
Thermographic view(summertime)
6151
1-5-1Marunouchi
Chiyoda-kuTokyo JAPAN
copyAGC Inc 83
- Reference
- Table of Contents
- Corporate Information
- Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
- Successive Presidents
- 組織図
- Stock Information
- Corporate History (1)
- Corporate History (2)
- AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
- AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
- AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
- AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
- Architectural Glass
- Architectural Glass Products
- Low-E Insulated Glass Units
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
- Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
- Decorative Glass
- Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
- Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
- Automotive Glass
- Automotive Glass
- IR-blocking Glass
- UV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
- Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
- Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
- Glass for Displays
- Display Glass Products
- TFT Glass Substrates
- TFT Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
- Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Bases
- New Function Glass
- Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
- 化学強化用特殊ガラス
- ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
- Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
- Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
- Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
- Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
- For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
- Electronic Materials
- Electronic Materials
- Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
- Digital Camera Materials
- Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
- Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
- Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
- Radiophotoluminesscent
- Tissue Culture Ware
- Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
- Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- Caustic Soda
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
- FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
- Fluonreg ETFE Film
- Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
- Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
- Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
- Fuel Cell Components
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsLife Science
- Life Science Products
- Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- Ceramics
- Fused Cast Refractories
- Monolithic Refractories (1)
- Monolithic Refractories (2)
- Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
- Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
- スライド番号 83
-
Life Science Products
copyAGC Inc 74
General name ldquoProduct namerdquo Product usage
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients (Including biopharmaceuticals)
Intermediate and active pharmaceutical ingredients intermediate and active agricultural ingredients
Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
copyAGC Inc 75
Culture Separation
Main fermentation tank for recombinant microorganisms (Up to 4500L)
Separation of culture supernatant and cells
AGC offers biopharmaceutical (recombinant protein) manufacturing services Under the PMDA license AGC conducts production of biopharmaceutical APIs in compliance with GMP AGC also offers protein expression and process development services
Purification
High-level purification of target protein
Production process
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 76
Life ScienceGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients(Including biopharmaceuticals)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Wakasa Chemicals Japan
AGC BiologicsAmericas Denmark Germany
Malgrat Pharma Chemicals SLU Spain
As of March 2019
Ceramics
copyAGC Inc 77
Fused Cast Refractories
copyAGC Inc 78
Zirconia fused cast refractoriesldquoZB-X950rdquo series
Alumina fused cast refractoriesMarsniteTM (MB) series
AGC offers a full line-up of fused cast refractories for glass melting furnaces to meet various customer needs Zirconia fused cast refractoriesOptimal for use in melting furnaces for high-quality specialty glass particularly in the
areas that come into direct contact with molten glass AZS fused cast refractoriesExcellent resistance to corrosion Alumina fused refractoriesExcellent performance against contamination to molten glass
AZS fused cast refractoriesZilconiteTM (ZB) series
Monolithic Refractories (1)
copyAGC Inc 79
Excellent strength and fireproof castable refractory composed of carefully selected fireproof aggregates and AGCrsquos alumina cement
Asahi Castertrade
Ramcretetrade Low-cement castable with excellent strength
erosion-resistance and extremely low porosity It also has high corrosion resistance and excellent high temperature strength
Monolithic Refractories (2)
copyAGC Inc 80
Excellent thermal Insulating property equivalent to that of fiber and insulating bricks It is an environmentally-friendly non-fiber material made from AGCrsquos special raw material
THRMOTECT WALLTM
THERMOTECT Walltrade is a high thermal insulation furnace wall for industrial furnaces The product is a composite structure that uses a high thermal insulation grade THERMOTECTTM and it boasts the highest-level thermal insulation properties in the industry and durability The material contributes to energy conservation in industrial furnaces spanning various fields where conventional ceramic fiber could not be used
Glass Ironsteel Cement Aluminum
THERMOTECT WALLtrade Won ldquoDirector-Generalrsquos Prize The Agency for Natural Resources and Energyrdquo of ldquoProduct Category amp Business Model Categoryrdquo at Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation in 2015
THERMOTECTtrade
Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
copyAGC Inc 81
AGCrsquos chrome-free bricks for cement kilns are used by various domestic and international cement manufactures
To burn various waste materials in a cement kiln requires severe operational conditions AGCrsquos refractory bricks ensure high durability without using chrome materials which has high environmentally hazardous impacts
Lining of a cement rotary kilnChrome-free bricks for cement kilnsBNCTM series
Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
copyAGC Inc 82
AGCrsquos ceramics pigments for road surface coating include colored anti-skid aggregates which allow greater flexibility in design and heat-shielding road surface coatings which improve the abrasion resistance of the road surface
Tough Bahn
Tough BahntradeColored anti-skid aggregate
Tough Coore
Reference Road surface temperature reduce to 50when the initial temperature is 60
Tough CooretradePigments for heat-shielding road surface coatings
Thermographic view(summertime)
6151
1-5-1Marunouchi
Chiyoda-kuTokyo JAPAN
copyAGC Inc 83
- Reference
- Table of Contents
- Corporate Information
- Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
- Successive Presidents
- 組織図
- Stock Information
- Corporate History (1)
- Corporate History (2)
- AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
- AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
- AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
- AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
- Architectural Glass
- Architectural Glass Products
- Low-E Insulated Glass Units
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
- Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
- Decorative Glass
- Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
- Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
- Automotive Glass
- Automotive Glass
- IR-blocking Glass
- UV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
- Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
- Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
- Glass for Displays
- Display Glass Products
- TFT Glass Substrates
- TFT Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
- Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Bases
- New Function Glass
- Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
- 化学強化用特殊ガラス
- ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
- Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
- Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
- Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
- Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
- For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
- Electronic Materials
- Electronic Materials
- Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
- Digital Camera Materials
- Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
- Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
- Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
- Radiophotoluminesscent
- Tissue Culture Ware
- Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
- Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- Caustic Soda
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
- FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
- Fluonreg ETFE Film
- Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
- Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
- Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
- Fuel Cell Components
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsLife Science
- Life Science Products
- Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- Ceramics
- Fused Cast Refractories
- Monolithic Refractories (1)
- Monolithic Refractories (2)
- Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
- Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
- スライド番号 83
-
Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
copyAGC Inc 75
Culture Separation
Main fermentation tank for recombinant microorganisms (Up to 4500L)
Separation of culture supernatant and cells
AGC offers biopharmaceutical (recombinant protein) manufacturing services Under the PMDA license AGC conducts production of biopharmaceutical APIs in compliance with GMP AGC also offers protein expression and process development services
Purification
High-level purification of target protein
Production process
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 76
Life ScienceGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients(Including biopharmaceuticals)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Wakasa Chemicals Japan
AGC BiologicsAmericas Denmark Germany
Malgrat Pharma Chemicals SLU Spain
As of March 2019
Ceramics
copyAGC Inc 77
Fused Cast Refractories
copyAGC Inc 78
Zirconia fused cast refractoriesldquoZB-X950rdquo series
Alumina fused cast refractoriesMarsniteTM (MB) series
AGC offers a full line-up of fused cast refractories for glass melting furnaces to meet various customer needs Zirconia fused cast refractoriesOptimal for use in melting furnaces for high-quality specialty glass particularly in the
areas that come into direct contact with molten glass AZS fused cast refractoriesExcellent resistance to corrosion Alumina fused refractoriesExcellent performance against contamination to molten glass
AZS fused cast refractoriesZilconiteTM (ZB) series
Monolithic Refractories (1)
copyAGC Inc 79
Excellent strength and fireproof castable refractory composed of carefully selected fireproof aggregates and AGCrsquos alumina cement
Asahi Castertrade
Ramcretetrade Low-cement castable with excellent strength
erosion-resistance and extremely low porosity It also has high corrosion resistance and excellent high temperature strength
Monolithic Refractories (2)
copyAGC Inc 80
Excellent thermal Insulating property equivalent to that of fiber and insulating bricks It is an environmentally-friendly non-fiber material made from AGCrsquos special raw material
THRMOTECT WALLTM
THERMOTECT Walltrade is a high thermal insulation furnace wall for industrial furnaces The product is a composite structure that uses a high thermal insulation grade THERMOTECTTM and it boasts the highest-level thermal insulation properties in the industry and durability The material contributes to energy conservation in industrial furnaces spanning various fields where conventional ceramic fiber could not be used
Glass Ironsteel Cement Aluminum
THERMOTECT WALLtrade Won ldquoDirector-Generalrsquos Prize The Agency for Natural Resources and Energyrdquo of ldquoProduct Category amp Business Model Categoryrdquo at Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation in 2015
THERMOTECTtrade
Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
copyAGC Inc 81
AGCrsquos chrome-free bricks for cement kilns are used by various domestic and international cement manufactures
To burn various waste materials in a cement kiln requires severe operational conditions AGCrsquos refractory bricks ensure high durability without using chrome materials which has high environmentally hazardous impacts
Lining of a cement rotary kilnChrome-free bricks for cement kilnsBNCTM series
Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
copyAGC Inc 82
AGCrsquos ceramics pigments for road surface coating include colored anti-skid aggregates which allow greater flexibility in design and heat-shielding road surface coatings which improve the abrasion resistance of the road surface
Tough Bahn
Tough BahntradeColored anti-skid aggregate
Tough Coore
Reference Road surface temperature reduce to 50when the initial temperature is 60
Tough CooretradePigments for heat-shielding road surface coatings
Thermographic view(summertime)
6151
1-5-1Marunouchi
Chiyoda-kuTokyo JAPAN
copyAGC Inc 83
- Reference
- Table of Contents
- Corporate Information
- Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
- Successive Presidents
- 組織図
- Stock Information
- Corporate History (1)
- Corporate History (2)
- AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
- AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
- AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
- AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
- Architectural Glass
- Architectural Glass Products
- Low-E Insulated Glass Units
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
- Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
- Decorative Glass
- Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
- Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
- Automotive Glass
- Automotive Glass
- IR-blocking Glass
- UV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
- Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
- Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
- Glass for Displays
- Display Glass Products
- TFT Glass Substrates
- TFT Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
- Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Bases
- New Function Glass
- Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
- 化学強化用特殊ガラス
- ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
- Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
- Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
- Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
- Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
- For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
- Electronic Materials
- Electronic Materials
- Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
- Digital Camera Materials
- Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
- Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
- Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
- Radiophotoluminesscent
- Tissue Culture Ware
- Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
- Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- Caustic Soda
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
- FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
- Fluonreg ETFE Film
- Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
- Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
- Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
- Fuel Cell Components
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsLife Science
- Life Science Products
- Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- Ceramics
- Fused Cast Refractories
- Monolithic Refractories (1)
- Monolithic Refractories (2)
- Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
- Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
- スライド番号 83
-
Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
copyAGC Inc 76
Life ScienceGeneral name ldquoProduct namerdquo Production base Country
Pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates and active ingredients(Including biopharmaceuticals)
Chiba plant Japan
AGC Wakasa Chemicals Japan
AGC BiologicsAmericas Denmark Germany
Malgrat Pharma Chemicals SLU Spain
As of March 2019
Ceramics
copyAGC Inc 77
Fused Cast Refractories
copyAGC Inc 78
Zirconia fused cast refractoriesldquoZB-X950rdquo series
Alumina fused cast refractoriesMarsniteTM (MB) series
AGC offers a full line-up of fused cast refractories for glass melting furnaces to meet various customer needs Zirconia fused cast refractoriesOptimal for use in melting furnaces for high-quality specialty glass particularly in the
areas that come into direct contact with molten glass AZS fused cast refractoriesExcellent resistance to corrosion Alumina fused refractoriesExcellent performance against contamination to molten glass
AZS fused cast refractoriesZilconiteTM (ZB) series
Monolithic Refractories (1)
copyAGC Inc 79
Excellent strength and fireproof castable refractory composed of carefully selected fireproof aggregates and AGCrsquos alumina cement
Asahi Castertrade
Ramcretetrade Low-cement castable with excellent strength
erosion-resistance and extremely low porosity It also has high corrosion resistance and excellent high temperature strength
Monolithic Refractories (2)
copyAGC Inc 80
Excellent thermal Insulating property equivalent to that of fiber and insulating bricks It is an environmentally-friendly non-fiber material made from AGCrsquos special raw material
THRMOTECT WALLTM
THERMOTECT Walltrade is a high thermal insulation furnace wall for industrial furnaces The product is a composite structure that uses a high thermal insulation grade THERMOTECTTM and it boasts the highest-level thermal insulation properties in the industry and durability The material contributes to energy conservation in industrial furnaces spanning various fields where conventional ceramic fiber could not be used
Glass Ironsteel Cement Aluminum
THERMOTECT WALLtrade Won ldquoDirector-Generalrsquos Prize The Agency for Natural Resources and Energyrdquo of ldquoProduct Category amp Business Model Categoryrdquo at Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation in 2015
THERMOTECTtrade
Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
copyAGC Inc 81
AGCrsquos chrome-free bricks for cement kilns are used by various domestic and international cement manufactures
To burn various waste materials in a cement kiln requires severe operational conditions AGCrsquos refractory bricks ensure high durability without using chrome materials which has high environmentally hazardous impacts
Lining of a cement rotary kilnChrome-free bricks for cement kilnsBNCTM series
Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
copyAGC Inc 82
AGCrsquos ceramics pigments for road surface coating include colored anti-skid aggregates which allow greater flexibility in design and heat-shielding road surface coatings which improve the abrasion resistance of the road surface
Tough Bahn
Tough BahntradeColored anti-skid aggregate
Tough Coore
Reference Road surface temperature reduce to 50when the initial temperature is 60
Tough CooretradePigments for heat-shielding road surface coatings
Thermographic view(summertime)
6151
1-5-1Marunouchi
Chiyoda-kuTokyo JAPAN
copyAGC Inc 83
- Reference
- Table of Contents
- Corporate Information
- Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
- Successive Presidents
- 組織図
- Stock Information
- Corporate History (1)
- Corporate History (2)
- AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
- AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
- AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
- AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
- Architectural Glass
- Architectural Glass Products
- Low-E Insulated Glass Units
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
- Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
- Decorative Glass
- Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
- Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
- Automotive Glass
- Automotive Glass
- IR-blocking Glass
- UV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
- Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
- Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
- Glass for Displays
- Display Glass Products
- TFT Glass Substrates
- TFT Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
- Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Bases
- New Function Glass
- Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
- 化学強化用特殊ガラス
- ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
- Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
- Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
- Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
- Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
- For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
- Electronic Materials
- Electronic Materials
- Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
- Digital Camera Materials
- Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
- Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
- Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
- Radiophotoluminesscent
- Tissue Culture Ware
- Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
- Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- Caustic Soda
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
- FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
- Fluonreg ETFE Film
- Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
- Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
- Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
- Fuel Cell Components
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsLife Science
- Life Science Products
- Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- Ceramics
- Fused Cast Refractories
- Monolithic Refractories (1)
- Monolithic Refractories (2)
- Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
- Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
- スライド番号 83
-
Ceramics
copyAGC Inc 77
Fused Cast Refractories
copyAGC Inc 78
Zirconia fused cast refractoriesldquoZB-X950rdquo series
Alumina fused cast refractoriesMarsniteTM (MB) series
AGC offers a full line-up of fused cast refractories for glass melting furnaces to meet various customer needs Zirconia fused cast refractoriesOptimal for use in melting furnaces for high-quality specialty glass particularly in the
areas that come into direct contact with molten glass AZS fused cast refractoriesExcellent resistance to corrosion Alumina fused refractoriesExcellent performance against contamination to molten glass
AZS fused cast refractoriesZilconiteTM (ZB) series
Monolithic Refractories (1)
copyAGC Inc 79
Excellent strength and fireproof castable refractory composed of carefully selected fireproof aggregates and AGCrsquos alumina cement
Asahi Castertrade
Ramcretetrade Low-cement castable with excellent strength
erosion-resistance and extremely low porosity It also has high corrosion resistance and excellent high temperature strength
Monolithic Refractories (2)
copyAGC Inc 80
Excellent thermal Insulating property equivalent to that of fiber and insulating bricks It is an environmentally-friendly non-fiber material made from AGCrsquos special raw material
THRMOTECT WALLTM
THERMOTECT Walltrade is a high thermal insulation furnace wall for industrial furnaces The product is a composite structure that uses a high thermal insulation grade THERMOTECTTM and it boasts the highest-level thermal insulation properties in the industry and durability The material contributes to energy conservation in industrial furnaces spanning various fields where conventional ceramic fiber could not be used
Glass Ironsteel Cement Aluminum
THERMOTECT WALLtrade Won ldquoDirector-Generalrsquos Prize The Agency for Natural Resources and Energyrdquo of ldquoProduct Category amp Business Model Categoryrdquo at Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation in 2015
THERMOTECTtrade
Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
copyAGC Inc 81
AGCrsquos chrome-free bricks for cement kilns are used by various domestic and international cement manufactures
To burn various waste materials in a cement kiln requires severe operational conditions AGCrsquos refractory bricks ensure high durability without using chrome materials which has high environmentally hazardous impacts
Lining of a cement rotary kilnChrome-free bricks for cement kilnsBNCTM series
Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
copyAGC Inc 82
AGCrsquos ceramics pigments for road surface coating include colored anti-skid aggregates which allow greater flexibility in design and heat-shielding road surface coatings which improve the abrasion resistance of the road surface
Tough Bahn
Tough BahntradeColored anti-skid aggregate
Tough Coore
Reference Road surface temperature reduce to 50when the initial temperature is 60
Tough CooretradePigments for heat-shielding road surface coatings
Thermographic view(summertime)
6151
1-5-1Marunouchi
Chiyoda-kuTokyo JAPAN
copyAGC Inc 83
- Reference
- Table of Contents
- Corporate Information
- Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
- Successive Presidents
- 組織図
- Stock Information
- Corporate History (1)
- Corporate History (2)
- AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
- AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
- AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
- AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
- Architectural Glass
- Architectural Glass Products
- Low-E Insulated Glass Units
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
- Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
- Decorative Glass
- Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
- Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
- Automotive Glass
- Automotive Glass
- IR-blocking Glass
- UV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
- Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
- Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
- Glass for Displays
- Display Glass Products
- TFT Glass Substrates
- TFT Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
- Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Bases
- New Function Glass
- Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
- 化学強化用特殊ガラス
- ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
- Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
- Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
- Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
- Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
- For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
- Electronic Materials
- Electronic Materials
- Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
- Digital Camera Materials
- Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
- Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
- Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
- Radiophotoluminesscent
- Tissue Culture Ware
- Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
- Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- Caustic Soda
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
- FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
- Fluonreg ETFE Film
- Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
- Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
- Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
- Fuel Cell Components
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsLife Science
- Life Science Products
- Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- Ceramics
- Fused Cast Refractories
- Monolithic Refractories (1)
- Monolithic Refractories (2)
- Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
- Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
- スライド番号 83
-
Fused Cast Refractories
copyAGC Inc 78
Zirconia fused cast refractoriesldquoZB-X950rdquo series
Alumina fused cast refractoriesMarsniteTM (MB) series
AGC offers a full line-up of fused cast refractories for glass melting furnaces to meet various customer needs Zirconia fused cast refractoriesOptimal for use in melting furnaces for high-quality specialty glass particularly in the
areas that come into direct contact with molten glass AZS fused cast refractoriesExcellent resistance to corrosion Alumina fused refractoriesExcellent performance against contamination to molten glass
AZS fused cast refractoriesZilconiteTM (ZB) series
Monolithic Refractories (1)
copyAGC Inc 79
Excellent strength and fireproof castable refractory composed of carefully selected fireproof aggregates and AGCrsquos alumina cement
Asahi Castertrade
Ramcretetrade Low-cement castable with excellent strength
erosion-resistance and extremely low porosity It also has high corrosion resistance and excellent high temperature strength
Monolithic Refractories (2)
copyAGC Inc 80
Excellent thermal Insulating property equivalent to that of fiber and insulating bricks It is an environmentally-friendly non-fiber material made from AGCrsquos special raw material
THRMOTECT WALLTM
THERMOTECT Walltrade is a high thermal insulation furnace wall for industrial furnaces The product is a composite structure that uses a high thermal insulation grade THERMOTECTTM and it boasts the highest-level thermal insulation properties in the industry and durability The material contributes to energy conservation in industrial furnaces spanning various fields where conventional ceramic fiber could not be used
Glass Ironsteel Cement Aluminum
THERMOTECT WALLtrade Won ldquoDirector-Generalrsquos Prize The Agency for Natural Resources and Energyrdquo of ldquoProduct Category amp Business Model Categoryrdquo at Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation in 2015
THERMOTECTtrade
Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
copyAGC Inc 81
AGCrsquos chrome-free bricks for cement kilns are used by various domestic and international cement manufactures
To burn various waste materials in a cement kiln requires severe operational conditions AGCrsquos refractory bricks ensure high durability without using chrome materials which has high environmentally hazardous impacts
Lining of a cement rotary kilnChrome-free bricks for cement kilnsBNCTM series
Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
copyAGC Inc 82
AGCrsquos ceramics pigments for road surface coating include colored anti-skid aggregates which allow greater flexibility in design and heat-shielding road surface coatings which improve the abrasion resistance of the road surface
Tough Bahn
Tough BahntradeColored anti-skid aggregate
Tough Coore
Reference Road surface temperature reduce to 50when the initial temperature is 60
Tough CooretradePigments for heat-shielding road surface coatings
Thermographic view(summertime)
6151
1-5-1Marunouchi
Chiyoda-kuTokyo JAPAN
copyAGC Inc 83
- Reference
- Table of Contents
- Corporate Information
- Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
- Successive Presidents
- 組織図
- Stock Information
- Corporate History (1)
- Corporate History (2)
- AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
- AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
- AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
- AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
- Architectural Glass
- Architectural Glass Products
- Low-E Insulated Glass Units
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
- Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
- Decorative Glass
- Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
- Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
- Automotive Glass
- Automotive Glass
- IR-blocking Glass
- UV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
- Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
- Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
- Glass for Displays
- Display Glass Products
- TFT Glass Substrates
- TFT Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
- Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Bases
- New Function Glass
- Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
- 化学強化用特殊ガラス
- ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
- Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
- Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
- Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
- Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
- For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
- Electronic Materials
- Electronic Materials
- Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
- Digital Camera Materials
- Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
- Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
- Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
- Radiophotoluminesscent
- Tissue Culture Ware
- Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
- Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- Caustic Soda
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
- FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
- Fluonreg ETFE Film
- Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
- Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
- Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
- Fuel Cell Components
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsLife Science
- Life Science Products
- Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- Ceramics
- Fused Cast Refractories
- Monolithic Refractories (1)
- Monolithic Refractories (2)
- Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
- Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
- スライド番号 83
-
Monolithic Refractories (1)
copyAGC Inc 79
Excellent strength and fireproof castable refractory composed of carefully selected fireproof aggregates and AGCrsquos alumina cement
Asahi Castertrade
Ramcretetrade Low-cement castable with excellent strength
erosion-resistance and extremely low porosity It also has high corrosion resistance and excellent high temperature strength
Monolithic Refractories (2)
copyAGC Inc 80
Excellent thermal Insulating property equivalent to that of fiber and insulating bricks It is an environmentally-friendly non-fiber material made from AGCrsquos special raw material
THRMOTECT WALLTM
THERMOTECT Walltrade is a high thermal insulation furnace wall for industrial furnaces The product is a composite structure that uses a high thermal insulation grade THERMOTECTTM and it boasts the highest-level thermal insulation properties in the industry and durability The material contributes to energy conservation in industrial furnaces spanning various fields where conventional ceramic fiber could not be used
Glass Ironsteel Cement Aluminum
THERMOTECT WALLtrade Won ldquoDirector-Generalrsquos Prize The Agency for Natural Resources and Energyrdquo of ldquoProduct Category amp Business Model Categoryrdquo at Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation in 2015
THERMOTECTtrade
Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
copyAGC Inc 81
AGCrsquos chrome-free bricks for cement kilns are used by various domestic and international cement manufactures
To burn various waste materials in a cement kiln requires severe operational conditions AGCrsquos refractory bricks ensure high durability without using chrome materials which has high environmentally hazardous impacts
Lining of a cement rotary kilnChrome-free bricks for cement kilnsBNCTM series
Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
copyAGC Inc 82
AGCrsquos ceramics pigments for road surface coating include colored anti-skid aggregates which allow greater flexibility in design and heat-shielding road surface coatings which improve the abrasion resistance of the road surface
Tough Bahn
Tough BahntradeColored anti-skid aggregate
Tough Coore
Reference Road surface temperature reduce to 50when the initial temperature is 60
Tough CooretradePigments for heat-shielding road surface coatings
Thermographic view(summertime)
6151
1-5-1Marunouchi
Chiyoda-kuTokyo JAPAN
copyAGC Inc 83
- Reference
- Table of Contents
- Corporate Information
- Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
- Successive Presidents
- 組織図
- Stock Information
- Corporate History (1)
- Corporate History (2)
- AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
- AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
- AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
- AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
- Architectural Glass
- Architectural Glass Products
- Low-E Insulated Glass Units
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
- Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
- Decorative Glass
- Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
- Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
- Automotive Glass
- Automotive Glass
- IR-blocking Glass
- UV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
- Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
- Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
- Glass for Displays
- Display Glass Products
- TFT Glass Substrates
- TFT Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
- Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Bases
- New Function Glass
- Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
- 化学強化用特殊ガラス
- ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
- Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
- Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
- Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
- Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
- For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
- Electronic Materials
- Electronic Materials
- Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
- Digital Camera Materials
- Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
- Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
- Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
- Radiophotoluminesscent
- Tissue Culture Ware
- Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
- Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- Caustic Soda
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
- FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
- Fluonreg ETFE Film
- Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
- Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
- Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
- Fuel Cell Components
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsLife Science
- Life Science Products
- Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- Ceramics
- Fused Cast Refractories
- Monolithic Refractories (1)
- Monolithic Refractories (2)
- Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
- Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
- スライド番号 83
-
Monolithic Refractories (2)
copyAGC Inc 80
Excellent thermal Insulating property equivalent to that of fiber and insulating bricks It is an environmentally-friendly non-fiber material made from AGCrsquos special raw material
THRMOTECT WALLTM
THERMOTECT Walltrade is a high thermal insulation furnace wall for industrial furnaces The product is a composite structure that uses a high thermal insulation grade THERMOTECTTM and it boasts the highest-level thermal insulation properties in the industry and durability The material contributes to energy conservation in industrial furnaces spanning various fields where conventional ceramic fiber could not be used
Glass Ironsteel Cement Aluminum
THERMOTECT WALLtrade Won ldquoDirector-Generalrsquos Prize The Agency for Natural Resources and Energyrdquo of ldquoProduct Category amp Business Model Categoryrdquo at Grand Prize for Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Conservation in 2015
THERMOTECTtrade
Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
copyAGC Inc 81
AGCrsquos chrome-free bricks for cement kilns are used by various domestic and international cement manufactures
To burn various waste materials in a cement kiln requires severe operational conditions AGCrsquos refractory bricks ensure high durability without using chrome materials which has high environmentally hazardous impacts
Lining of a cement rotary kilnChrome-free bricks for cement kilnsBNCTM series
Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
copyAGC Inc 82
AGCrsquos ceramics pigments for road surface coating include colored anti-skid aggregates which allow greater flexibility in design and heat-shielding road surface coatings which improve the abrasion resistance of the road surface
Tough Bahn
Tough BahntradeColored anti-skid aggregate
Tough Coore
Reference Road surface temperature reduce to 50when the initial temperature is 60
Tough CooretradePigments for heat-shielding road surface coatings
Thermographic view(summertime)
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copyAGC Inc 83
- Reference
- Table of Contents
- Corporate Information
- Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
- Successive Presidents
- 組織図
- Stock Information
- Corporate History (1)
- Corporate History (2)
- AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
- AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
- AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
- AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
- Architectural Glass
- Architectural Glass Products
- Low-E Insulated Glass Units
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
- Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
- Decorative Glass
- Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
- Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
- Automotive Glass
- Automotive Glass
- IR-blocking Glass
- UV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
- Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
- Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
- Glass for Displays
- Display Glass Products
- TFT Glass Substrates
- TFT Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
- Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Bases
- New Function Glass
- Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
- 化学強化用特殊ガラス
- ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
- Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
- Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
- Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
- Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
- For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
- Electronic Materials
- Electronic Materials
- Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
- Digital Camera Materials
- Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
- Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
- Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
- Radiophotoluminesscent
- Tissue Culture Ware
- Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
- Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- Caustic Soda
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
- FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
- Fluonreg ETFE Film
- Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
- Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
- Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
- Fuel Cell Components
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsLife Science
- Life Science Products
- Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- Ceramics
- Fused Cast Refractories
- Monolithic Refractories (1)
- Monolithic Refractories (2)
- Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
- Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
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Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
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AGCrsquos chrome-free bricks for cement kilns are used by various domestic and international cement manufactures
To burn various waste materials in a cement kiln requires severe operational conditions AGCrsquos refractory bricks ensure high durability without using chrome materials which has high environmentally hazardous impacts
Lining of a cement rotary kilnChrome-free bricks for cement kilnsBNCTM series
Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
copyAGC Inc 82
AGCrsquos ceramics pigments for road surface coating include colored anti-skid aggregates which allow greater flexibility in design and heat-shielding road surface coatings which improve the abrasion resistance of the road surface
Tough Bahn
Tough BahntradeColored anti-skid aggregate
Tough Coore
Reference Road surface temperature reduce to 50when the initial temperature is 60
Tough CooretradePigments for heat-shielding road surface coatings
Thermographic view(summertime)
6151
1-5-1Marunouchi
Chiyoda-kuTokyo JAPAN
copyAGC Inc 83
- Reference
- Table of Contents
- Corporate Information
- Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
- Successive Presidents
- 組織図
- Stock Information
- Corporate History (1)
- Corporate History (2)
- AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
- AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
- AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
- AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
- Architectural Glass
- Architectural Glass Products
- Low-E Insulated Glass Units
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
- Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
- Decorative Glass
- Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
- Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
- Automotive Glass
- Automotive Glass
- IR-blocking Glass
- UV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
- Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
- Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
- Glass for Displays
- Display Glass Products
- TFT Glass Substrates
- TFT Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
- Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Bases
- New Function Glass
- Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
- 化学強化用特殊ガラス
- ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
- Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
- Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
- Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
- Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
- For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
- Electronic Materials
- Electronic Materials
- Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
- Digital Camera Materials
- Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
- Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
- Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
- Radiophotoluminesscent
- Tissue Culture Ware
- Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
- Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- Caustic Soda
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
- FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
- Fluonreg ETFE Film
- Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
- Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
- Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
- Fuel Cell Components
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsLife Science
- Life Science Products
- Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- Ceramics
- Fused Cast Refractories
- Monolithic Refractories (1)
- Monolithic Refractories (2)
- Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
- Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
- スライド番号 83
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Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
copyAGC Inc 82
AGCrsquos ceramics pigments for road surface coating include colored anti-skid aggregates which allow greater flexibility in design and heat-shielding road surface coatings which improve the abrasion resistance of the road surface
Tough Bahn
Tough BahntradeColored anti-skid aggregate
Tough Coore
Reference Road surface temperature reduce to 50when the initial temperature is 60
Tough CooretradePigments for heat-shielding road surface coatings
Thermographic view(summertime)
6151
1-5-1Marunouchi
Chiyoda-kuTokyo JAPAN
copyAGC Inc 83
- Reference
- Table of Contents
- Corporate Information
- Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
- Successive Presidents
- 組織図
- Stock Information
- Corporate History (1)
- Corporate History (2)
- AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
- AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
- AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
- AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
- Architectural Glass
- Architectural Glass Products
- Low-E Insulated Glass Units
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
- Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
- Decorative Glass
- Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
- Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
- Automotive Glass
- Automotive Glass
- IR-blocking Glass
- UV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
- Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
- Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
- Glass for Displays
- Display Glass Products
- TFT Glass Substrates
- TFT Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
- Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Bases
- New Function Glass
- Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
- 化学強化用特殊ガラス
- ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
- Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
- Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
- Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
- Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
- For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
- Electronic Materials
- Electronic Materials
- Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
- Digital Camera Materials
- Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
- Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
- Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
- Radiophotoluminesscent
- Tissue Culture Ware
- Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
- Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- Caustic Soda
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
- FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
- Fluonreg ETFE Film
- Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
- Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
- Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
- Fuel Cell Components
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsLife Science
- Life Science Products
- Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- Ceramics
- Fused Cast Refractories
- Monolithic Refractories (1)
- Monolithic Refractories (2)
- Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
- Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
- スライド番号 83
-
1-5-1Marunouchi
Chiyoda-kuTokyo JAPAN
copyAGC Inc 83
- Reference
- Table of Contents
- Corporate Information
- Board of Directors Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
- Successive Presidents
- 組織図
- Stock Information
- Corporate History (1)
- Corporate History (2)
- AGCrsquos Overseas Business Development
- AGC Grouprsquos Global Network
- AGCrsquos RampD center amp Plants in Japan
- AGC Grouprsquos Glass Variation
- Architectural Glass
- Architectural Glass Products
- Low-E Insulated Glass Units
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(1)
- Energy-saving Home-improvement Products(2)
- Safety GlassFire-resistant Glass
- Decorative Glass
- Production of Flat Glass -Float Process-
- Manufacturing Bases for Architectural Glass
- Automotive Glass
- Automotive Glass
- IR-blocking Glass
- UV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- IRampUV-blocking Tempered Glass
- Production of Automotive Laminated Glass
- Production of Automotive Tempered Glass
- Manufacturing Bases for Automotive Glass
- Glass for Displays
- Display Glass Products
- TFT Glass Substrates
- TFT Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Process for TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- TFT-LCD Glass Substrates Production Method
- Size Trend of TFT-LCD Glass Substrates
- Manufacturing Bases
- New Function Glass
- Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
- 化学強化用特殊ガラス
- ldquo023 mmrdquo Glass Substrate for Touchscreens
- Self-adhesive Glass for Optical Bonding
- Digital signage on the glass ―Glass signage―
- Glass Signage ldquo infoverretrade rdquo Used in Various Ways
- Transparent Glass Screen ―Glass signage―
- For Practical Applications of Spooltrade
- Electronic Materials
- Electronic Materials
- Semiconductor Process Materials and Parts
- Digital Camera Materials
- Glass-Ceramics Substrate for High-power LED Lighting
- Plastic Optical Fiber Cable
- Aspherical Glass Lens for Automotives
- Radiophotoluminesscent
- Tissue Culture Ware
- Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsChlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- AGCrsquos Chemical Chain
- Chlor-alkaliUrethane Products
- Caustic Soda
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsFluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
- FluorochemicalsSpecialty Chemicals Products
- Fluonreg ETFE Film
- Fluoropolymer Resin for Coatings
- Fluorinated Water and Oil Repellents
- Refrigerants with Low Environmental Impact
- Fuel Cell Components
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- ChemicalsLife Science
- Life Science Products
- Contract Manufacturing of Biopharmaceuticals
- Chemicals Manufacturing Bases
- Ceramics
- Fused Cast Refractories
- Monolithic Refractories (1)
- Monolithic Refractories (2)
- Refractory Bricks for Cement Kilns
- Ceramics Pigments for Road Surface Coatings
- スライド番号 83
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