History of N.E. CHEMCAT
We have continued to take on the challenge of providing new value through catalysts based on theknowledge and technology we have accumulated over more than a half a century, since N.E. CHEMCAT
was founded in 1964.

Early Years

Breakthrough Period

Expansion Period

Toward the Next Stage of Challenges

As a catalyst manufacturer, N.E. CHEMCAT
contributed to the development of theJapanese chemical industry during thecountry's period of rapid economic growth.

Expanding the exhaust catalyst businessalong with the motorization of society

Eco-friendly business expanded
beyond Japan

Management focused on building
a sustainable society

Founded as Nippon Engelhard Ltd. on April 9, 1964, the com-In 1979, the company started manufacturing auto exhaust

The company began its global expansion in 1996, and by

The Numazu Plant celebrated its 50th anniversary in Julypany was established with a total of 37 employees as a 50:50

catalysts. As automobile use grew, the health effects of2002, it had sites in locations including Singapore, Thai-2020, the head office relocated in May 2021, and the Tsuku-joint venture between Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd. andharmful substances contained in exhaust gas, such asland, and China. In response to stricter vehicle emission

ba Plant marked its 20th anniversary in February 2022.

Engelhard Corporation of the United States. The Ichikawa

carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), and nitrogen

regulations for diesel vehicles, the company opened theIn April 2021, the company formulated a new Corporate

Laboratory was set up later in the same year. In 1970, op-oxides (NOx), began to raise concern. At that point, the ex-Tsukuba Plant in 2002 to create a mass production system

Philosophy and started practicing sustainability management.

erations began at the Numazu Factory (now Numazu Plant),

haust catalyst business expanded rapidly due to the tight-

for diesel auto exhaust catalysts.

which is still a base for manufacturing and R&D today.

ening of emissions regulations.

1964–1978

1979–1995

1996–20192020–

While helping to achieve the UN Sustainable Develop-

In order to accelerate decision-making capabilities,

ment Goals (SDGs), N.E. CHEMCAT is now pursuing struc-By manufacturing a wide range of products, including

In June 1989, the company name was changed to N.E.

the company delisted in 2010, and became a 50:50 jointtural reforms to achieve Vision 2030, which outlines thecatalysts, chemical products (precious metal salts, platingCHEMCAT CORPORATION, and the company went public inventure between Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd. and thecompany's long-term direction and aims.

chemicals, electrodes, etc.), as well as liquid gold (luster),September of the same year.

BASF Group.

and through its precious metal recovery and refining busi-In April 2022, the new corporate tagline, "Excite theImagination," was unveiled.

ness, N.E. CHEMCAT helped promote the development ofthe Japanese chemical industry.

N.E. CHEMCATEnglish Logo Mark + Slogan Logo Mark

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Color 4CFirst management teamCatalytic converter

BASF Chemcat (Thailand) Limited

Moved to a new head office in May 2021

"Excite the Imagination" expresses the company's aspiration to bring about new innovation by spurring theimagination. It conveys a passion for building an evenbetter future by fostering excitement and motivation inall employees.

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First shipment of auto exhaust catalysts

Mass production equipment for diesel auto exhaust catalysts

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