The NICHICON Way

NICHICON―From the dawn of Japan’s electronics era

Established No. 1 position for audio capacitors

1978 F6B, the first pulse power supply for audio amplifiers

1978
F6B, the first pulse power supply for audio amplifiers

1979 Aluminum electrolytic capacitors for audio devices in resin/glass cases

1979
Aluminum electrolytic capacitors for audio devices in resin/glass cases

Acquired world's first UL certification

1984 Capacitors for electric apparatus (built-in safety device, plastic exterior)

1984
Capacitors for electric apparatus (built-in safety device, plastic exterior)

First company in Japan to acquire QS-9000 quality assurance certification, the standard held by the “Big Three” American automakers

First company in Japan to acquire QS-9000 quality assurance certification, the standard held by the “Big Three” American automakers

Top market share for chip-type aluminum electrolytic capacitors

Top market share for chip-type aluminum electrolytic capacitors

NICHICON’s tech forever present during the changing times!

Helping to develop and advance space-related business with long-life film capacitors (for asteroid explorers Hayabusa and Itokawa)

1984 Capacitors for electric apparatus (built-in safety device, plastic exterior)

EM series film capacitors

Positive thermistors that can withstand continuous use

Positive thermistors that can withstand continuous use

Posi-R

Also supporting 5G and 6G networks

Also supporting 5G and 6G networks

UYA series, high-temp long-life chip-type aluminum electrolytic capacitors ideal for base station applications

Continuous product development helping to reduce our impact on the environment

GeoDRY, emits no hazardous substances when disposed of

GeoDRY®, emits no hazardous substances when disposed of

Lead-free conductive polymer aluminum solid electrolytic capacitors and conductive polymer hybrid aluminum electrolytic capacitors

Lead-free conductive polymer aluminum solid electrolytic capacitors and conductive polymer hybrid aluminum electrolytic capacitors

Essential for advancements in the mobile /
mobility markets

GYF series, conductive polymer hybrid aluminum electrolytic capacitors enabling advanced functionality in electronic control units (ECUs)

GYF series, conductive polymer hybrid aluminum electrolytic capacitors enabling advanced functionality in electronic control units (ECUs)

SLB series, small Li-ion rechargeable batteries featuring rapid charge/discharge, long life, and high levels of safety

SLB series, small Li-ion rechargeable batteries featuring rapid charge / discharge, long life, and high levels of safety

Advancing Japan's science, technology and medical care with NICHICON's power supply technology

SPring-8/SACLA

GeoDRY®, emits no hazardous substances when disposed of
Lead-free conductive polymer aluminum solid electrolytic capacitors and conductive polymer hybrid aluminum electrolytic capacitors

Next generation synchrotron radiation facility

Next generation synchrotron radiation facility

Accelerator power supplies at medical facilities

Accelerator power supplies at medical facilities
1972World’s first
Completed the world’s first 1200kV high-voltage DC generator for elementary particle separation (for the High Energy Accelerator Research Organization)
1977Japan’s most powerful (at the time)
Completed a 45kV, 735kJ high-speed power supply for nuclear fusion experiments (15kJ as a single capacitor for the Nagoya University Plasma Research Institute)
1980World’s largest
Completed the world's largest 600kV, 300kW power supply for electron beam welding machines (for the Joining and Welding Research Institute Osaka University)
1980World’s largest
Completed a capacitor device for generating instantaneous ultra-high magnetic field (for The Institute for Solid State Physics, The University of Tokyo)
1986Japan’s largest
Completed the ETIGO-II, one of the largest high-intensity pulsed light ion beam generators in Japan (Kusatsu Plant)
1993World’s largest
Completed and delivered 2,500kV high-voltage DC generator (Kusatsu Plant)

New value to society with products born from the 2010 NECST Project

Contributing to carbon neutrality

V2H systems supplying electricity from an EV or PHV to a house

V2H systems supplying electricity from an EV or PHV to a house

Rapid chargers for EVs and PHVs, helping to build the infrastructure needed for electric vehicles

Rapid chargers for EVs and PHVs, helping to build the infrastructure needed for electric vehicles

Enabling local energy production and consumption

Enabling local energy production and consumption

Tribrid Energy Storage System™ linking EVs and PHVs to homes in conjunction with solar power generation

Expanding the use of renewable energy

Expanding the use of renewable energy

A household energy storage system storing electricity generated through solar power, can be used at night or during power outages

Energy storage technology bringing electricity in times of disaster (also used in disaster-stricken areas)

An external power feeder loaded to EVs, PHVs or FCVs and moved to site to supply power

An external power feeder loaded to EVs, PHVs or FCVs and moved to site to supply power

Lithium-ion energy storage system for public and industrial use, can also be used as a business continuity measure as an emergency power supply to ensure electricity in the event of a power failure

Lithium-ion energy storage system for public and industrial use, can also be used as a business continuity measure as an emergency power supply to ensure electricity in the event of a power failure

NICHICON, essential for a sustainable society

NICHICON's path forward is in line with its corporate philosophy.
We dedicate ourselves to creating valued products that will contribute to a brighter future for society.

NICHICON Statistics

  • Establishment 1950
  • Capital stock 14,2 million yen As of March 31, 2022
  • Employees (Consolidated) 5,587 As of March 31, 2022
  • Net sales 142.1million yen Fiscal year ended 2022
  • Overseas sales ratio 56.1％ Fiscal year ended 2022
  • Number of group companies 28 As of March 31, 2022
  • Business bases 43 bases in 11 countries As of March 31, 2022
  • Shareholders’ equity ratio 54.3% As of March 31, 2022
  • Yearly dividends per share 27 yen As of March 31, 2022
The NICHICON Way