NIPPON STEEL Corporation : Innovating with advanced technologies
Nippon Steel provides its global customers with a wide range of high-quality stainless steel products , including plates , sheets , bars , wire rods , pipes and tubes , by leveraging its advanced technologies . The company has a longstanding tradition of research and development aimed at meeting the diverse needs of its customers and anticipating societal trends . Stainless Steel World met with three core members of the management team to find out more .
By Joanne McIntyre & Kiyo Ichikawa , Stainless Steel World
Nippon Steel , Japan ’ s largest steel manufacturer and one of the leading global steel producers operates manufacturing facilities in Japan and over 15 countries worldwide . Over the past twelve years , the company has experienced significant transformations . In 2012 , it merged with Sumitomo Metal Industries , followed by a merger with Nisshin Steel in 2020 , at which point it adopted its current name . The Nippon Steel Group focuses on four key business areas : engineering , chemicals and materials , and system solutions , with steelmaking at its core . Aspiring to be the “ World ’ s number one steel manufacturer in terms of comprehensive capabilities ,” the Group leverages state-of-the-art technology and manufacturing expertise . It contributes to societal development by delivering high-quality products and services . Nippon Steel directly oversees the Group ’ s domestic steelmaking business , which remains its primary operation . The company boasts some of the world ’ s most advanced product and solution capabilities , honed through longterm relationships and consistently meeting the stringent demands of its customers .
Adapting to change Nippon Steel ’ s operations are categorised into steel pipes , thin plates , thick plates , steel bars and wire rods , building materials , and transportation and industrial machinery . The company ’ s steel pipe division is particularly competitive on a global scale , especially within the energy sector . The company has a longstanding tradition of research and development aimed at meeting the diverse needs of its customers and anticipating societal trends . “ Recently , we have navigated various crises driven by changes in the external environment by proactively anticipating
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