Unique
It’s not about being unconventional or conspicuous.
Neither does it mean playing to popularity
nor seeking to be amusing.
It means creating technology that is unequaled .
And what is needed to attain this is sincerity .
It is also necessary to continue seeking breakthroughs
in areas thought to be unattainable up until now.
That is the “unique” at which we at UEXC excel.
We incorporate ideas into materials
to create new levels of value.
It is our wish to provide the people of the present age
and the people of the future with prosperity
through “functional materials”.

That is why we will continue
with our own style of“unique” into the future.

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Unequaled

Being unique means to be unequaled.
The products we create contain tiny parts that nobody notices, and each one provides a level of performance that cannot be judged from its appearance. Some ofthese are packed full of innovative ideas and breakthrough technologies that havebeen unthinkable up until now. The key to this is catering to the needs of the age,
providing solutions for the issues that customers face, and solving all problems
from the bottom up. We ask ourselves what makes something truly useful, and whatshould be done to realize it. We devise flexible concepts—that’s how we create
unequaled technology.
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5 Core Technologies of UEXC
UEXC was founded in 1966
during the peak of high-levelgrowth. For more than half acentury, we have continued

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Extrusion Molding

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Sol-gel Process

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Enhancing strengthand versatility

1Core Te c h n o l o g y

Extrusion
Molding04

A technology that molds plastic intoa wide range of different forms bymelting and mixing resin, extruding itfrom molding dies, and cooling andhardening it. The materials used forthis include polypropylene, polyethylene, nylon, ABS, polyethylene terephthalate（PET）, and other thermoplastic resins. These resins soften andare easily molded when heated, andreharden when cooled. Exploiting thesecharacteristics enables us to continue creating a diverse range of functional materials.

ing purposes in 1966. During the 1980s,
we released a revolutionary helix-grooved spacer known as the RASENCOMPOSE for storing optical fibers,
thereby contributing to the widespreaduse of optical fiber networks in Japan.
We are also active in China, Southeast
Asia and other overseas areas.
We extrude materials to create tangible shapes. Combining this technology with a wealth of ideas allows us
to continue creating products that
other companies cannot hope to imitate.

UEXC was launched with the use ofthis technology; we created the world’s
first polypropylene band for packag-

UEXC was actually the first to conceive of “PP band”
or polypropylene band With their high strength andresistance to friction, our PP band for packaging
greatly changed the status quo within the distribution
industry.

Rotary dies conceived from revolutionary ideas. This
enables the helix grooves for protecting and storing
optical fibers to be controlled across several dozen
kilometers with an accuracy level measured at lessthan one millimeter.

TWINCONE consists of sheets with cone-shaped
protrusions sandwiched between two other sheets.
Due to its light yet durable attribute, this product isused in all sorts of industries such as distribution, agriculture, and civil engineering.

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Helix grooves supporting
data communications around the world
Optical communication networks are now indispensable for everyday life. “Slot” are added to the cables in order to
set up an optical fiber network. Storing the optical fibers within helix grooves protects them from external pressure andshocks, enabling stable communications.

RASEN COMPOSE™ （Optical Fiber Cable Material）
We are extremely proud of the rate of adoption we have achieved as Japan’s only manufacturer of “Slot”
for fiber-optic cables. The levels of accuracy in the slot dimensions, the reverse pitch of the slot, and othercomponents are extremely high, which makes the product highly acclaimed not only in Japan, but also
overseas. Furthermore, the following can be customized in accordance with the application: the resins to be
used for molding, the extrude or resulting shape, the quality of the core material, etc.

Never compromising on lightness
for improved fuel efficiency
Technology for reducing weight is becoming more and more vital for improving the mileage of automobiles. We arestringent in our demand for interior materials that are lighter and stronger. Take trunk floor panels and seat backpanels for example. Using the lightest possible materials while maintaining strength contributes to improved fuel efficiency behind the scenes.

TWINCONE™ （Automotive Interior Material）
TWINCONE is fitted with central sheets consisting of uniquely-shaped conical tips fused to the outer sheets,
which makes it both strong and lightweight. Unlike conventional hollow-structured boards, its strength remains the same regardless of the direction the sheet faces. It is also equipped with excellent sound absorption properties, making it perfect for use as the luggage board in electric vehicles, as well as other interior
components.

Supporting Japan’s manufacturers throughcustomizable eco-friendly boxes
Our reusable boxes are used to safely transport parts produced by manufacturers. In addition to protecting the contents from damage, reducing waste and costs is also a requirement. Equipped with a harmonica-like cross-sectional
structure, our “plastic cardboard” is light and durable. It can be changed into various shapes to ensure that valuable
contents are always protected.

DAMPLATE™ （Plastic Cardboard）
This DAMPLATE plastic cardboard was first produced in 1971, and it remains as one of our bestsellers up to
now. It is light, highly resistant to shock and chemicals, and has been treated to provide powerful resistanceagainst water leaks. These characteristics are the reason it is used in a wide range of fields in accordancewith diverse requirements, not only for material distribution, but also through to curing sheets used during
furniture removals, temporary signboards, and ventilation material used in residential homes.

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Spinning wisdomand drawing strength2Core Te c h n o l o g ySpinning
andDrawing
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With our spinning technology, resins
are molten and extruded, and thendrawn out into thin, yarn-like strands
while being cooled. Combining thiswith our drawing technology thataligns the crystallized substances
within the yarn to enhance strength,
we produce synthetic fibers. We havecontinued to improve our spinning anddrawing technology for more than halfa century.
Our technology for spinning fibers
with a sheath-core structure madefrom a combination of different resins
was established in the 1980s, andThis heat-sealed, nonwoven fabric made from UC
conjugate fibers created from two types of resin withdifferent melting points does not use adhesives, and itis therefore widely used in paper diapers and othersanitary products, etc.

contributed to the improved performance of disposable diapers. In 2000,
we developed our original high-pressure steam drawing technology, whichenabled us to achieve unprecedented
levels of strength in olefin fibers, andsupport the improvement of rechargeable battery performance.
We will continue to spin wisdom fromour pursuit of technology that has
been cultivated through the manufacture of synthetic fibers, and we willkeep on creating valuable productsthat are beneficial to society.

Stable, high ratios of drawing are achieved throughhigh-pressure steam that regulates temperature. Trial
production of the fiber revealed a crystal structure
similar to that found in bamboo joints, which is evidence of high strength. This is how the high-strength
SIMTEX polypropylene fiber was born.

SIMTEX Conjugate Fibers are reinforced self-bonding
fibers. They continue to be used for a wide range ofapplications, including home appliance parts anddaily commodities.

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U E XCDry sheets essential for growing babies
The majority of diapers, which are essential baby items, are made of synthetic fibers. The quality of diapers made inJapan is number one throughout the world, owing to their moisture-absorbing ability for keeping the baby dry andability to protect the baby’s delicate skin. Synthetic fibers are equipped with various functions that support the healthand growth of babies.

UC FIBER （Conjugate Fibers）
Conjugate fibers with two different types of resin for the core and outer sheath have been made possible byour synthetic fiber manufacturing technology. Making use of the difference in the resins’ melting points andforming nonwoven sheets for disposable diapers is a simple procedure; and by combining resins and thetechnology for the oil solution to be applied, it possible to incorporate a wide range of functions and properties such as hydrophilicity, water repellency, antimicrobial action, bulking performance, flame resisting,and elasticity.

Better batteries fora sustainable energy-based society
The performance of rechargeable storage batteries is influenced by the performance of sheets known as separators,
which prevent the electrodes from coming into contact contact with each other and causing a short circuit. Storage
batteries are used to store the electricity generated by solar panels and to power various types of household appliances, and the separators contained within them help support sustainable energy societies.

SIMTEX™（High-Strength Polypropylene Fibers）
We produce polypropylene（PP）fibers with an excellent crystal orientation through our company’s own
drawing process. Our PP fibers, which have inherently high resistance to chemicals, also feature unparalleled levels of strength, elasticity, and resistance to thermal shrinkage. They increase the capacity of batteries while eradicating the risk of the electrodes coming into contact with each other and creating a shortcircuit. They are highly acclaimed as fibers that are unequaled elsewhere.

Ultra-fine fibers for ensuring safe water
These filters are the ones used in air conditioners and vacuum cleaners. They are widely used not only in household
appliances, but also in machines and devices for industrial use. Nonwoven fabrics for high-performance filters, which
are made from ultra-fine fibers that are stronger, thinner and finer, are playing a major role in conserving the environment and ensuring safe water.

AIRYMO™（Fine Denier Polyolefin Chopped Fibers）
The newly-developed AIRYMO is composed of self-bonding conjugated fibers made with olefin resin, which
has different melting points for the sheath and the core, and is produced with our own spinning and drawing
technology. It has a thickness of 0.2 decitex（ fiber diameter of approximately 5.3 micrometers）, which exceeds all limits available up until now. The tensile strength, pore size, and other elements for producing
nonwoven fabrics have been improved, making it possible for the fibers to become thinner and lighter.

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Meldingcharacteristics
by coating

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CoatingandPultrusion
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The surface of fiber-reinforced plastic（ FRP）, which is cured by heating,is coated in resin. This technology
combines the coating with the FRP byheat treating FRP after it is positioned
into the the resin layer. Instead of using dies, we came up with the idea ofusing resin layers to reduce pull-out
resistance and greatly improve productivity.
FRP products created with this technology are strong, lightweight and

特殊樹脂
Special
resin

FRP
layer
FR P層

rust-free. They are now being used ina wide range of industries, such as
the fishing, agricultural, and construction industries, instead of items madefrom bamboo, wood, metal, and other materials.
We create new value by combining
materials with different characteristics
through the use of an original idea.
We will continue to accept all challenges in order to cater for the diverse
needs of society.

特殊樹脂
Specialresin

Through our own bonding technology, we have succeeded in creating the three-layered COMPOSE withthe following structure: special resin + FRP layer +special resin. This durable and long-lasting material isused in a wide range of fields.

It is attracting the attention of a broad spectrum offields as a material that also flexibly responds to difficult requirements such as lightness, hardness, pliability, bending orientation, and surface smoothness.

Up until now, it has been impossible to mold FRP materials into netting and other complex forms. Uncured
COMPOSE is a breakthrough material whose form,
such as baskets, becomes fixed after being heat-treated.

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Changing the future of the fishing and agricultureindustries with a rust-resistant material
As the consumption of fish continues to increase worldwide, and attention moves across to the aquaculture industry,comprehensive aquaculture facilities that breed fish are expected to contribute to the sustainable use of marine resources. A material that is highly resistant to rust and corrosion even in seawater does not only support Japan’s
aquaculture industry, but also the future of the fishing industry.

COMPOSE™ Pipe （For Fishing Support）
Lightweight, strong and rust-resistant COMPOSE FRP pipe boasts tenacious elasticity made possible by its
three-layered structure bonded with special resins. It has optimized levels of workability, durability, andsafety, especially when used for marine applications that run the risk of rust and corrosion. It is widely used
not only in aquaculture pens, but also as support for seaweed farming, and for the rafts and sheleves usedin oyster farming.

Lightweight and pliant poles that
help support the aging agricultural industry
In tunnel cultivation, crops are enclosed in pole-supported vinyl arches. This is a commonly-used method for cultivating vegetables; however, its disadvantage lies in the necessity to erect and dismantle the tunnels depending on thegrowth stage of the crops. Poles that are light, easy to install, and easy to store when not in use play an important role
in reducing the burden on aging agricultural workers.

DANPOLE™ （Agricultural Tunnel Support Pole）
DANPOLE is a special multi-layer FRP pole that we developed. It is less than half the weight of a metal poleand has excellent resistance to corrosion. Having a cover that makes it safer to use, its usability which includes its ability to return to its original shape after being bent, and other factors enable this product toachieve optimal performance at supporting agricultural tunnels. It has been fully endorsed by farmers overthe course of many years.

Creating towns that can withstand disasterby providing full protection to optical fibers
Being able to determine the danger levels for bridges and levees before disasters strike is truly useful. And what makes
this possible is sensing technology that uses optical fibers. Tension members designed to protect delicate optical fibers play a vital role in ensuring that the condition of structures are accurately determined.

COMPOSE™ Tension Member （Fiber-optic Sensor）
Boasting an overwhelming share of the market, our FRP tension members（structures subjected to tensilestress）are used to support easily-warped optical fibers within drop cables that bring optical fibers into
households. Optimizing combinations of resin and fibers with the use of this FRP technology enables us
to produce FRP-coated optical fibers for use in a wide range of sensing apparatus in alignment with thefunctions required.

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Invisible to eyes,
yet supporting
the world of sophistication

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Sol-gel process is generally known asa method for producing glass at low
temperatures. It is a synthesis method,
reaction of a solution of metal alkoxide creating particles (sol) that are too
small to even be seen under a microscope. These particles are then joined
together to form a jelly-like substance(gel).
During mid-1980s, while researchingmaterials using this technology, we
discovered that silica microparticles
that are high precision, uniform in size

HIPRESICA, when modified by coating the surface
with resin, is known as “Anchor Particles”. While applied to heat, the resin coating will melt and fix theparticles at desired places. This is a revolutionary
technology. It allows particles to be fixed in place
without changes even if other materials drip ontothem.

can be obtained. Moreover, as we further our research, we established amethod that is capable of producing
these fine particles at 0.1µm pitch insize.
We found that they were the perfectcandidate to be applied as liquidcrystal display (LCD) spacers. Since
the dawn of the digital age in the
1990s until today, we can proudly
claimed that HIPRESICA has taken
No. 1 share of worldwide spacer
market.

Blocks of silica microparticles glitter when submerged in a beaker. This is caused by the hexagonalclose-packed structure of these spherical particles of
equal size. This was the first step for the birth of LCD
spacers.

Hollow particles form a layer of air with a low dielectric constant when mixed with resin, which suppresses
transmission loss in high-frequency signals. These are
expected to be used for communication equipment
related materials that support high-speed andhigh-capacity.

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Helping video technology evolve throughparticles aligned at the micro level
Fine spacer particles that accurately guarantee a gap, just a few microns in size, which is necessary for direction changeof liquid crystal molecules in screens. Uniform gap is also the key factor for the high-definition LCD panels in smartphones, televisions and other such appliances. It is these particles that enable us to enjoy quality videos at any time.

HIPRESICA™ TS （Precision Silica Particles for Gap Spacer）
HIPRESICA was born from our research into the sol-gel process. They are mono-dispersed silica microparticle that we introduced to the market as LCD spacers. These spherical particles contain very limited amountof uneven-sized particles and therefore, have a sharp size distribution curve. With extremely high purity,
HIPRESICA contain almost no impurities, which contributes the reason why HIPRESICA holds the top sharein the world market.

A high level of purity that researchers can rely on
High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) is used in various fields of research, including medicine, environmental studies, and biochemistry. It is a method of separating and analyzing the substances contained in sample
liquids by using silica microparticles as a sieve. High-purity silica particles are contributing to growth in the fields ofscience and technology.

HIPRESICA™ FQ（High-purity Silica Microparticles）
HIPRESICA FQ consists of extremely pure, spherical silica particles of uniform size. With the characteristics
of high levels of thermal stability and modifiable surface, silica microparticles can undergo surface treatment to enhance ability of absorption. They are used as a filler not only for HPLC columns, but also forsemiconductor-sealing materials and high-functioning adhesives.

Controlling light to ensure comfort and privacy
There are now windows that can instantly block light even without curtains. Smart film is being installed more andmore commonly in offices, automobiles and other locations. It is essential to apply spacers that guarantee a space
between the layers to prevent the light from being scattered. The simple idea of tinting the spacers in black has helped
improve the performance of smart glasses.

HIPRESICA™ BK（Black Silica Microparticles）
HIPRESICA is mono-dispersed, spherical silica microparticles. They are originally made as translucent.
However, the newly-developed BK is created with our very own production method, which allows the silica
particles to contain black pigments and gives HIPRESICA BK a strong characteristic as light blocking effect.
It is excellent for applications that require the suppression of light scattering.

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Combining two different
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Our laminating technology promotes
the evolution of new types of material by creating multiple layers throughthe combination of different materials.
The material is sandwiched between
a pair of massive metal conveyor belts
at our factories, and then continually pressed at the same level of hightemperature and high pressure. This
process allows different materials to
be firmly laminated together without
wrinkles, which is considered to bevery difficult owing to greatly varying
thermal expansion coefficients. It alsoenables us to operate an infallible
system of mass production.

This is the world’s first laminator for manufacturing
materials for flexible printed circuit boards. The experience engineers have struggled to acquire in the fieldof mass production has proved useful in establishinga technology capable of freely laminating various
materials.

At the beginning of the 2000s, we were
the first company in the world to succeed in mass-producing materials forflexible printed circuit boards with theuse of this technology. By further developing the applicability of the process in recent years, we have beenable to establish a general-purpose
technology for laminating different
types of metals and organic materials.
We will continue to provide new value
to society by developing unique materials from combinations of different
materials.

Crimping carbon fibers and other reinforced fibers
and thermoplastic resins has enabled the roll-to-rollproduction of FRTP sheets with fibers fully permeatedwith resin.

Aluminum has been laminated as heat-dissipatingplates into a LED light bulb, for which heat dissipation
is imperative. LED chips can be mounted directly as thematerial used for the heat-dissipating plates is thin,lightweight, and able to be converted to solid form.

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Making electronic equipment more compact
with durability and accuracy
High-performance printed circuit boards are indispensable components of smartphones and other such electronicequipment. They are required to provide accuracy levels down to a few dozen microns. Circuit boards that do not use
any adhesives to combine an insulator and copper foil, which acts as an electronic circuit, make it possible to produce compact, high-performance precision equipment.

UPISEL™ N （Copper Clad Laminate）
UPISEL N is a flexible copper-clad laminate which is the product of combining UPILEX polyimide film andcopper foil without the use of adhesives. It was created with our own method in which different materials are
sandwiched between metal belts and laminated by heating them at the same high temperature. This material has excellent resistance to soldering heat and chemicals, and it is highly acclaimed as a material for use
on electronic circuit boards in mobile devices and other such equipment.

Laminates that do not easily peel off
for preventing vehicle collisions
Precrash systems are now being mounted on vehicles as standard equipment. Combining copper foil, which easily peels
off when trying to reduce transmission loss, and an insulating film suited to high-speed communications has always
been a challenge when making printed circuit boards for ultra high-precision sensors that instantly detect hazardous
objects. This problem has been solved with our laminating technology, which supports the future of automated driving.

EXSYLAM™ L （High-Frequency Circuit Board Material）
EXSYLAM L is a flexible printed circuit board material combining copper foil with liquid crystal polymer(LCP) film, which has a low dielectric constant and dielectric dissipation. It has excellent high-frequency
properties, making it suitable for high-frequency circuit boards and millimeter-wave radar antennas which
require higher communication speeds. It is attracting attention for realizing future automated driving andfifth-generation mobile communications system.

Heating with the use of unmeltable material
Heaters employing the resistance heating method to generate heat by passing electricity through metal are used in awide range of scenarios. For example, recent car heater systems include not only air conditioners, but also functions
to warm the seats. The existence of a material that does not melt would enable car users to feel comfortably warm
even in winter.

UPISEL™ C（Polyimide Heater Material）
Upisel C is a laminate made from polyimide film and stainless-steel foil. As it is thin, lightweight, bendable,
and made without using adhesives, it is highly resistant to heat and silicon-free. In addition to being highly
acclaimed for use in industrial heaters, it is also expected to be used for vehicle-mounted heaters and the
like.

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*UPISEL and UPILEX are the trademark of Ube Industries, Ltd.

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UniqueSincerity

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People of UEXC

personMale

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FemaleMale-Female Ratio

Researchers

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Male

Being unique also requires sincerity.
Materials that did not exist anywhere in the world up until now were not conceived
with simple ideas. New products cannot be created without innovation skills thatlook far into the future, meticulous research to provide support, and repeated trial-and-error processes. All of us at UEXC are instilled with passion and tenacity.
Sometimes we concentrate silently alone; other times we deliberate over particulars with everybody else. And every day, we sincerely pursue creativity as we continue to grow.
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Researchers
The willingness to accept every challenge andour intimate communications ensure that each andevery one of us is involved in creating the next step.
Every one of our researchers works hard on different topics on a daily basis in order to develop
ideal materials. While boldly continuing to accept every challenge through flexible thinking, they
openly exchange opinions and ideas with other employees of all ranks. It is this open corporate
culture that enables us to create unique functional materials.

Research
Laboratories

Our research laboratories work on everything from basic research through to productdevelopment in order to cater to a wide range of needs. We also operate a researchlaboratory specializing in state-of-the-art fibers, in addition to our central research laboratory which acts as our flagship.

Central Research Laboratory

A dvanced Fiber Research Laboratory

Located at the core of UEXC’s research and development, and staffedby a diverse workforce, this laboratory carries out unique research
straddling all industrial fields.

This research laboratory mainly specializes in research into state-ofthe-art fibers. It is adjacent to our Fukushima Factory, which is our main
factory for producing materials for synthetic fibers and optical communication cables.

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Engineers

Engineers
Acting without delay. Tenacious until convinced.
Turning everyday struggles into tangible forms.
Creating products that do not yet exist and facing barriers that nobody thought existed—Our engineers face these daunting barriers on a daily basis, yet still continue to design and improve our
production lines and turn ideas into tangible forms through their ability to adapt and their innovative sense of challenge which enable them to act speedily.

Factories

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Our factories are equipped with original facilities concentrating our unique technologies. Our integrated system covering everything from research through to production
and distribution enables us to speedily and flexibly respond to market requirements.

Gifu Factory

Fukushima Factory

As the heart of UEXC, our Gifu Factory performs
all aspects of management, from production
through to shipping. It also boasts the largest
estate in the city.

Our Fukushima Factory is located in Koriyama
City, Fukushima. It is a manufacturing base specializing in the production of materials for synthetic fibers and optical communication cables
with R&D functions of state-of-the-art fibers.

UBE EXSYMO ADVANCED
MATERIALS (WUXI) CO.,LTD.
Located in Wuxi, China, this factory is in chargeof producing materials for optical communication cables for the rapidly-growing Chinese andSoutheast Asian markets.

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Sales

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Com pa ny

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Company Name : UBE EXSYMO CO.,LTD.
Date of Establishment : February 22, 1966
Capital : JPY 2.4925 billion
President & CEO : Genji Koga
Head Office :Sumitomo Seimei Nihonbashi Tomizawacho Building,
9-19 Nihonbashi Tomizawa-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0006
Tel ⁄ 03-6667-2411 Fax ⁄ 03-6667-2433

https://www.ube-exsymo.co.jp/
Please visit our website for more details.

History :Feb 1966
Apr

Ube-Nitto Kasei Co., Ltd. was established1966 Sales started（Polypropylene fibers, DANLINE™, etc.）

Feb 1967

Central Research Laboratory was establishedMar 1971

Production of DAMPLATE™ started at the Gifu Factory

Jan 1971

Production of FRP products started at the Gifu FactoryApr1980 Production of SUNNY COAT™ started at the Gifu FactoryJul

1985 Production of RASEN COMPOSE™ and COMPOSE™ Tension Members started at the Gifu FactoryJun 1987

Production of UC FIBER started at the Fukushima Factory

Jan 1987

Production of COMPOSE™ Square Reinforcers started at the Gifu Factory

Aug 1994

Stocks registered with the Japan Securities Dealers Association

Jul

1995 Production of HIPRESICA™ started at the Gifu FactorySep 1996

Stocks listed on the second section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange

Jan 1997

Production of RASEN COMPOSE™ started at the Fukushima Factory

Aug 2000 Production of SIMTEX™ started at the Fukushima Factory

Sales &
Administrative Staff
The desire to act as a bridge
between technology and society.
No matter how advanced the technology is, its value is diminished if it is not used for the benefit of society. Our sales andadministrative staff members act as a bridge to ensure the social value of our technology by addressing customer problems
and needs with sincerity, and proposing optimal solutions.

OfficesJul

2001 Production of UPISE™L N started at the Gifu FactoryApr2002 Ube-Nitto Kasei（ Wuxi）Co., Ltd. was established in Wuxi City, China（100% funded by UEXC）

Jan 2003 Share-for-share exchange with Ube Industries set the company

as a wholly-owned subsidiary company（stocks delisted from the Tokyo Stock Exchange as a result）

Tokyo Head Office
Nagoya Office
Ube Extension OfficeJun 2007
Apr

Dec 2008

Production of high-functioning tubes started at the Gifu FactoryJun 2013

Production of filters started at the Gifu Factory

Osaka Branch

Jan 2013

Company name changed to UBE EXSYMO CO.,LTD.

Fukuoka Office

Dec 2015

Advanced Fiber Research Laboratory was establishedJan 2016

Production of EXSYLAM™ L started at the Gifu Factory

Mar 2016

Sales of UPISEL™ C started

Jan 2017

Production of identifying fibers started at the Gifu Factory

Fukuoka Office（Ariake Satellite Office）

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Production of SIMLOCK™ started at the Fukushima Factory

2008 Production of TWINCONE™ started at the Gifu Factory

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Break throughs

Continuing to be uniqueleads to breakthroughs.
We approach head on aspects that common sense deemed impossible up until
now. We realize that what is up-to-date yesterday could become out-of-date tomorrow. It is because of this that UEXC is determined to continue being unique—constantly improving technology and never being satisfied with what we have; nurturing conceptual skills that can beat constantly-changing perceptions of common
sense; and being sincerely and earnestly involved in product creation. We will continue to weaponize our being “unique” to forge a path into the future.
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HIPRESICA TS(Precision Particles for Gap Spacer)
Sp h e r i c a l s i l i c a p a r ti c l e s w i t h ve r y n a r row
particle size distribution and high levels of purity
that are used as gap spacers, etc., in LCD panels.

HIPRESICA FQ(High-purity Silica Microparticles)(Optical Fiber Identifiers)(FRP Rod)Bundling tape for identification purposesthat bundles the optical fibers together
within the optic cables. These are stored
at high density, and contribute to creatingfiber-optic networks with high levels of
workability.

Tension members for fiber-optic cables
that are widely used for subscriber lead-in
cables and indoor cables.

EXSYLAM - P

EXSYLAM - L(FRTP)(High-Frequency PCB Antenna Material)

A FRTP consisting of carbon fibers and glass
fibers permeated with thermoplastic resins. It
can be supplied as prepreg and UD material,and it is lightweight, durable and has superior
levels of designability (the photographs are forreference purposes only).

A flexible copper clad laminate with a liquidc r y s t a l p o l y m e r ( L C P ) fi l m b a s e . I t h a s
excellent high-frequency properties, making itsuitable for high-frequency circuit boards,
antennas and millimeter-wave radar antennas.

UPISEL - N(FPC Material)
A n o n - a d h e s i v e ty p e o f fl e x i b l e
copper clad laminate with a polyimide
film base. It is highly acclaimed as amaterial for use on electronic
components in mobile devices.

UPISEL - C(Polyimide Heater)
A non-adhesive type laminated circuitboard made of polyimide andstainless steel. With high levels ofheat-resistance, reliability and design
freedom, it is highly acclaimed for use
in industrial heaters.

A non-adhesive type of ultra-thinlightweight heat-dissipating plate
made of polyimide and aluminum.
High-levels of heat dissipation andthe capability of being processed
three-dimensionally make it suitablefor power modules and LEDs.

COMPOSECOMPOSE(Construction Scaffolding &Reinforcement Material)(Aquaculture Supports)

Sunny CoatF R P p i p e t h a t i s u s e d i n t h e fi e l d o faquaculture in such areas as supports forseaweed farming, oyster farming rafts,
aquaculture pen frames, and as supports
for mooring points.

(Heat-Retentive Film)
A double-layer hollow film with the center
hollowed out. Used for heat retention inagricultural hot-houses and for window
i n s u l a ti o n p u r p o s e s . C o n t r i b u t e s t ocost-saving for heating and cooling.

SIMTEX

PP fibers. They have superior resistance tochemicals, and are used in a wide rangeof fields, including carpets for exhibition
halls, as oil-absorption materials, as
material used on the interior of
automobiles, and in filters.

(Heat-dissipating Plate Material)

Spiral COMPOSE(Rechargeable Battery Material)

Polypropylene Fibers

UPISEL - H

Coating and Pultrusion

S c a ffo l d i n g m a te r i a l t h a t i s l i g h t we i g h t ,durable and has superior levels of electricalinsulation, used on railways and electric power
constr uction sites. Also used as a simple
reinforcement material for handling loads.

(Staple fibers for carpets and filters)

Roll-to-Roll Lamination

It is used as suppor t poles for barriers andelectric fences to protect crops from being eaten
by deer, wild boars and other wild animals, andpoles to support ornamental flowers and plants
as well as yams and bean crops.

Small-diameter FRP rod pipes with the surface
coated with a special resin, used for supporting
agricultural tunnel houses. Characterized by highlevels of restorability that enable it to return toits original shape when bent.

(Fiber-optic Cable Material)
The material known as “slots” onfiber-optic cable that enables the opticalfibers to be stored and protected at highdensity in spiraling grooves.

Extremely pure, spherical silica particles of equalsize. With high levels of thermal stability, it ismainly used as a filler for semiconductor-sealingmaterials and high-functioning adhesives.

(Agricultural Tunnel Support Pole)COMPOSE Tension Member

Identifying Fibers

Sol-gel Processing

Performance
Plastics
Depar tment

DANPOLECOMPOSE(Agricultural Support Pole)Fiber
Department

PP/PE conjugated fibers using our uniquedrawing process. They have inherently
h i g h l e v e l s o f s t r e n g t h , e l a s ti c ity,r e s i s t a n c e t o t h e r m a l s h r i n ka g e a n dchemicals, and they have been highly
acclaimed as a material for use inrechargeable batteries.

UC Fibers(Conjugate Fibers
for Sanitary Materials)
PP/PE Conjugated Fibers Provides various
functions, such as hydrophilicity, water
repellency (oil repellency), antimicrobial
a c ti o n , a n d fl a m e r e t a r d a n c y, i naccordance with usage. Used in paper
diapers, sanitary products and filters, etc.

Extrusion Molding
SIMTEX Mesh(Concrete Repair Material)
Mesh sheets using high-strength olefin conjugate
fi l a m e n t . U s e d o n b r i d g e s a s s h e e t s f o rstrengthening and repairing concrete structures.

TWINCONE(Four-layer Hollow Board)
Four-layer hollow boards made of PP. They
are lightweight and rigid with superior air andwater penetrability functions, and they areused in automobile interiors, as shelves, as
the core material for tatami mats, and as civilengineering and construction materials, etc.

Industrial
Materials
Department

Spinning and Drawing
DANPLATE
AIRYMO(Ultra-fine Olefin Conjugate Fibers)
Ultra-fine PP/PE conjugated fibers 0.2dtex thick(5.3μm diameter), the likes of which cannot befound anywhere else in the world. They are
perfectly suited for use in high-function masks
and high-function filters.

DANPLATE Soft

(Plastic Cardboard)(Thermoplastic Composite Molding Material)(Shock-absorbing Film)

Molding sheet using SIMTEX in its originalform, used in electrical equipment housingsand suitcases due to a level of designability
made possible by exploiting a fiber weave withsuperior shock-resistance.

A d o u b l e - l a y e r h o l l o w fi l m w i t h t h ehollowed-out layer facilitating heat-retention
and shock-resistance effects. It is used as a
packaging material for exports, as
cold-retention bags for the fisheries industry,
and for curtains on freezer trucks.

Hollow boards made of PP and extruded insingle sheets. They are light and have superior
l eve l s o f s h o c k r e s i s t a n c e a n d c h e m i c a lresistance, as well as providing power ful
resistance against water leaks, and they arewidely used in cargo containers, large
containers, and as curing materials, etc.

SIMTEX Conjugate Fibers