UBE Corp. engages in the operation of chemical, construction materials, machinery and environmental businesses. The company is headquartered in Minato-Ku, Tokyo-To and currently employs 7,563 full-time employees. The firm operates through four business segments. The Performance Products segment manufactures and sells polyimide, separation membranes, ceramics, separators, and other products. The Resins & Performance Polymer Products segment manufactures and sells composites, nylon polymers, caprolactam, ammonium sulfate, industrial chemicals, fine chemicals, high-performance coatings, elastomers, and other products. The Machinery segment manufactures and sells die casting machines, extrusion presses, injection molding machines, industrial machinery, bridges and steel structures, and steel products. The Others segment manufactures and sells pharmaceuticals (active pharmaceutical ingredients and intermediates), supplies electric power, and buys, sells, leases, and manages real estate.
