| About: | Nippon Sheet Glass Company, Limited engages in the manufacture and sale of glass and glazing products in Japan, Europe, North America, and South America. The company operates through Architectural, Automotive, Technical Glass, and Other segments. It offers architectural glass products, including solar control, thermal insulation, fire protection, noise control, safety and security, self-cleaning, decoration glass, glass systems, solar energy, and special applications. The company also provides automotive products, such as automotive glazing solutions for vehicle original equipment manufacturers; aftermarket glass replacement products; and glass solutions for specialized vehicles, which include commercial, off-road vehicles, bus and coach, marine, and rail. In addition, It offers information and telecommunication devices; functional products that are lightweight, strong, flameproof, resistant to electricity, and impervious to chemicals, under the MICROGLAS brand name; and fine glass products, such as thin sheets, special glass for chemical strengthening, and anti-glare glass products. The company was formerly known as America Japan Sheet Glass Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Nippon Sheet Glass Company, Limited in 1931. The company was incorporated in 1918 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. |