Corporate Information

Connecting with the World through Carbon

http://sec-carbon.com/eng

The SEC CARBON Kyoto Plant has obtained
JQA-0379 Kyoto Plant
JQA-EM0678 Kyoto Plant

ISO 9001 QMS certiﬁcation and ISO 14001
EMS certiﬁcation.
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Connecting with the World through Carbon

MESSAGE

Contribute to the World as a Top Carbon Manufacturer

Multifaceted Expanding Vision

Since the company's foundation, SEC CARBON has consistently made pursuits in the ﬁeld

Since the foundation of the company in 1934, we have been

Based on such a concept, we continue to pioneer newfascinated by carbon,

possibilities by pursuing our four business domains, SK-B

and have contributed to development of the industries in Japan,(Graphitized Cathode Block for Aluminium Smelting), Artiﬁcal

contributed to the development of the industry. Today our company is highly praised

taking full advantage of the functions of carbon.

Graphite Electrodes, Carbon & Graphite Specialities, Fine Powder

and trusted internationally as well as domestically.

Like a carbon crystal, our vision has expanded toward(High Purity Graphite Powder).

of carbon and has been committed to supplying higher quality products. We have also

multifaceted perspectives.

Although carbon is a material that has existed through the ages,
we consider that this material has unlimited potential.
SEC CARBON is committed to continue its business activities as a carbon-specialized manufacturer.

Although times are changing, our enthusiasm for carbon will
While always trying to improve quality of the products,

remain the same.

we continue to reduce the environmental load to the fullest extent.

Stay focused on SEC CARBON aiming for solid growth.

We have been supported to this day by the efforts of our predecessors,
numerous business partners and regional societies.
With humility of such history, however, we will continue our strides by devoting ourselves to thebusiness activities and connect the history to future generations as a trustworthy and constantly

Quality

evolving company. In order to fulﬁll our corporate responsibilities,
even during tumultuous times, we will continue to develop outstanding human resources andmaintain harmony with society and the environment.
From the bottom of our hearts, we sincerely appreciate your continued patronage andSK-B, Graphitized Cathode Blockfor Aluminium Smelting

Artiﬁcial
Graphite Electrodes

support for the long lasting development of our company.
The emblem is designed with the motif of ahexagon carbon crystal. The vertical axis
indicates our aim for quality improvement andalso environmental load reduction to themaximum extent. With this vertical axis in thecenter, the axes stretching toward four
directions indicate our four product groups,
which imply our determination to continue togrow with a good balance. Based on thisconcept, we strive for sound and healthy
corporate management and continue ourextensive contributions to society.

Management Principle

Our company challenges to constant changes,
searches for inﬁnite possibilities,and aspires to the top of the industry
We create products that meet consumers’ demands
We promote happiness of employees and shareholders● We contribute to the development of social welfare●●Fine Powder,High Purity Graphite Powder

Carbon & Graphite Specialties

Quality improvement andenvironmental load reduction

Products to deliver value
stretching toward four directions

Environmental Load01

SEC CARBON, LIMITEDWITH THE PRIDE OF CARBON02Quality Control / Research Development

Building Trust by Strict Control and Stable Production

Creating Future Technologies

Quality Control

Research & Development

SEC CARBON has obtained certiﬁcation of the international standard for quality management system, ISO 9001.

SEC CARBON actively promotes the establishment of an original R&D system.

In addition, never being satisﬁed with the current situation we promote QC circle activities to keep improving

We also conduct technology development in collaboration with academic institutions.

the quality of our work. Through such persistent efforts we have gained the trust of worldwide customers.

Furthermore, utilizing feedback information from such collaborations,
we develop new products and improve product quality in order to continuously enhance customer satisfaction.

ISO 9001 - A Sign ofReliable Manufacturer

QC Circle Activities toImprove Quality of Work andAdministration

Thorough Quality Control by
Strict Inspections

We promoted efforts to obtain the certiﬁcation ofSEC CARBON has continued QC circle activities

SEC CARBON carries out thorough quality control.

ISO 9000 series from the early stages and obtained(MAP activities). Supporting these activities, weAll products are checked by operators on site andISO 9001 certiﬁcation for all products

pursue human resource development andalso inspected by the most advanced testing

manufactured at the Kyoto Plant. SEC CARBON is

encourage employees to enhance their abilities anddevices. We perform inspections consisting of theknown at home and overseas as a company thatskills, as well as to achieve self-realization. The

following three stages in accordance with our own

has the system to provide products with a highcircles gather periodically to make presentations onstrict quality standards: the receiving inspection oflevel customer satisfaction.

outcomes of their activities. High-level circles may

raw materials, the in-process inspection conductedchallenge external competitions. These activities

during each production process, and thehave certainly led to the improvement of quality ofﬁnished-product inspection. Only products with

our work and administration, in addition toreliable quality are delivered to our customers

receiving prestigious awards.

after passing these strict inspections.

JQA-0379 Kyoto Plant
JQA-EM0678 Kyoto Plant

Quality management system accredited in 1994

13SEC CARBON, LIMITEDMAP Activities Competition

Test Analysis

Development

Rigorous analysis is carried out at
the elemental level using X-ray
diffraction instruments andelectronic microscopes. We always
strive to deliver the best quality
product to our customers.

We are developing new products
utilizing the apparatus that can
reproduce the environment
where our product is used, suchas evaluation system for molten
salt electrolysis.

ResearchUser Support

We have devoted ourselves todetermine mechanisms to extend
the life of our product. We take
opportunities at domestic andinternational conferences topresent our research results topromote our capability intechnology development andattain trust of the customers.

We extend ﬁnely-tuned supports
to our customers including
technical follow up, so that ourproduct can be properly used.
We always listen to customer
voices to build a long lasting
business relationship with them.

Strict three-stage inspections

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Environmental Preservation Activity

Environmental Preservation Activities as a Manufacturer’s Responsibility

Environmental Preservation Activity

Gas treatment facility

Water treatment facility

Power receiving facility

Considering preservation of the environment and safety as our responsibilities,
we conduct our business activities to harmonize with the global environment and societies.
Atmosphere, water quality and work environments are periodically measured at our plants for continuous improvement.
We strive to reduce the environmental load in all processes from product design and manufacturing, to disposal of waste.

Compliance with Strict
Regional Agreement
and ISO 14001 Certiﬁcation

Challenge to Zero Emission
for the Shift tothe Recycling-oriented Society

Evolving into the Energy-Saving
Company Promoting Various
Environmental Preservation Activities

Kyoto Plant complies with the regional

At the Kyoto Plant, we have promoted recycling ofAmid calls for energy saving, we set targets forenvironmental preservation agreement which isindustrial waste generated in the manufacturing

energy reduction and Green Purchasing.

stricter than the national regulations. We set theprocess (raw materials for cement or road bed

Additionally, every year we participate in thefollowing three pillars as our basic policies:materials), waste of packaging materials generated“Light-Down Campaign”. We promote a wide

pollution prevention, energy saving, and recycling.

in the plant (high-calorie briquette fuel) andvariety of environmental preservation activities by

SEC CARBON has obtained certiﬁcation of thegeneral waste from business activities. Now mosttaking an active part in “Kyoto Eco-Point Modelinternational standard for environmentof the wastes from our plants are recyclable. WeBusiness” of the CO2 Reduction Bank launched bymanagement system, ISO 14001. Promoting

will continue zero-emission activities to reduce theKyoto Prefecture. Furthermore, we regularlyenvironment-friendly activities in all aspects

environmental load.

and technical services, we proactively contribute toPollution Prevention

95%● Industrial Waste

Based on these three basic policies,
we fulﬁll corporate social responsibilities.

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We have reinforced thecapacity of our gas
treatment facility to reduce
emission of harmful gas.

Water treatment capacity
has been reinforced. Gas
cooling water recycling also
reduces the total amount ofwater used in the entire
plant.

Shift from Fuel Oilto Natural Gas

Electric Dust Collector

We have introduced
natural gas to fuel our newbaking furnaces andsucceeded in reducing CO2emission by 30%.

Recycling Rate

JQA-0379 Kyoto Plant
JQA-EM0678 Kyoto Plant

Water Treatment Facility

conduct cleanup activities of the neighborhood toregional and global environmental preservation.

Recycling

Gas Treatment Facility

make regional contributions.

including product development, evaluation, sales

Energy Saving

Kyoto Plant designed by the concept of energy saving and environmental preservation

The latest electric dust
collectors have been
introduced to collect ﬁnedust using static electricity.
We continue to contributeto the improvement of theregional environment.

● Waste Packaging Materials● General Waste from Business Activities

Neighborhood cleanup activities on a regular basis

WITH THE PRIDE OF CARBON

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