Nichicon

Nichicon

Since Nichicon's inception in 1950, Nichicon has focused on the development, manufacture and sale of the capacitors, aluminum electrolytic capacitors and other capacitors essential to a broad range of electronics manufacturers. Today, the importance of electronics is growing not only for industry but for many electronics manufacturers as well. Demands placed on capacitor, aluminum electrolytic capacitor are becoming even more diverse.

Nichicon is dedicated to creating all the capacitors or aluminum electrolytic capacitors what you need. Nichicon will go beyond technology and quality to earn high marks from customers in every possible way. Nichicon will also be a company that is kind to people and the environment. Nichicon ask for your support and understanding as Nichicon strives to fulfill these ambitious goals. Nichicon dedicates ourselves to creating valued capacitors or other products that will contribute to a greater future for the world. Nichicon strives to attain a better global environment, to live up to Nichicon's social responsibilities and to diligently work to exceed the expectations of our customers. Nichicon aims to maximize our corporate value by the way of think and work.

To satisfy customers, Nichicon operates a global network with bases in Japan, Asia, the Americas and Europe. Combining this network with a firm commitment to putting the customer first has made Nichicon a trusted name the world over. Nichicon emphasizes beefing up and speeding up Nichicon's systems for new capacitor, aluminum electrolytic capacitor or others development as a major management task. With our own original technology, Nichicon is striving to develop products like capacitor, aluminum electrolytic capacitor that are the first of their kind in Japan and worldwide. Nichicon has set up research and development systems for each class of products, and Nichicon is devoting our energy to early implementation and production of new technologies. Nichicon produces results one after another, in fields such as development of capacitor, aluminum electrolytic capacitor and others. Nichicon is pushing past the lower limits of ESR in elaborate electrolyte formation. Nichicon is making advances in research and development with the objective of further miniaturization. Nichicon is working on development of Nichicon's own technologies for more elaborate electrolyte formation. Nichicon is advancing our research on materials to improve the performance of elements. Nichicon is conducting research on changing the electrical characteristics of thermistors through material composition, and Nichicon is making efforts to develop the yield rates of high performance elements, based on the results of this research. Nichicon plans to continue examining the forming, with the object of further improving performance. Nichicon is making progress in the production of higher capacitance types. Nichicon is involved in research to further bring out the characteristics of capacitors and aluminum electrolytic capacitors.

Nichicon is aiming for early production of the high-capacitance type. At the same time, Nichicon is also making efforts as regards application development, making efforts to expand the range of suitable applications, while ensuring a certain degree of freedom in mounting. Standing behind Nichicon's world-renowned quality are the rigorous production management systems formulated by each Nichicon production facility. This "zero defect" stance was critical to Nichicon's ability to meet global quality assurance standards.

In 1996, Nichicon announced the establishment of an environmental management system, with the goal of achieving symbiosis with nature, and has been proceeding with efforts toward environmental protection in all aspects of its business activities. At present, 16 of our domestic and overseas manufacturing facilities have obtained ISO 14001 certification for their environmental management systems. All facilities in the entire group are striving to provide products and technologies that show concern for the environment.

To use nichicon product correctly and safety, please read "application guidelines" very carefully. the products are designed and manufactured chiefly for general electronic appliances. in case that you are going to apply them for medical equipment, aircraft / space equipment, or the same kind that requires high safety, you are requested to confirm their adaptation before the use. prior to ordering a product, please obtain a copy of specification from nichicon and use the specification as a basis when designing equipment and incorporating our product. nichicon admits no liability for equipment problems due to the lack of product specifications being confirmed. also, please be sure to perform all necessary unit level evaluation testing to avoid malfunctions that could be unforeseeable during component level testing alone.

Aluminum Electrolytic Capacitors: Nichicon is striving for dielectric materials that provide still larger capacitance. With the goal of further higher dielectric constant of electrode foils, which can be called the heart of aluminum electrolytic capacitors, Nichicon is searching for electrode foil materials. Nichicon are also examining possible electrochemical treatments (etching, formation) from various angles, for the purpose of expanding surface area.

Film Capacitors: Nichicon is striving to further miniaturization, while improving stability and reliability. Nichicon is making advances in development of thinner films, through higher conductivity, with the aim of miniaturization to allow higher mounting density . Nichicon is also tackling development of miniaturized capacitors for power source and capacitors with safety mechanism for improved safety and reliability, which will meet overseas safety standards.

ISO 9000 Series Certification: Head office, domestic sales division and a total of 18 Nichicon production facilities in Japan and overseas have met ISO9000 standards for quality assurance systems.
ISO/TS 16949 Certification: ISO/TS 16949 was established by adding the requirements for European standards, VDA 6.1 (German), EAQF (French) and AVSQ (Italian), to the base of the QS-9000 parts procurement standard of the Big Three US automakers (GM, Ford and DaimlerChrysler). The purpose of the standard is for automobile manufacturers to ensure high quality and low cost by simply applying this common standard on parts procurement. Nagano Factory and five other domestic factories have acquired the certification.

Storage type solar power system converts solar energy into electricity, which it stores for later use. It employs energy storage banks with one of the largest capacities in the world today (8 MJ). These banks employ electric double layer capacitors developed by Nichicon and this system is the first of their type. The total heat exchanger reduces the volume of external air that must be introduced into the system and boosts operating efficiency by collecting waste heat produced by the air conditioning system. Ice thermal storage system makes ice at night, when electricity charger are lower, and uses the ice during the day as coolant for the air conditioning equipment. The result is increased cooling efficiency with reduced use of electricity. The use of low-power fluorescent lamps, which disperse light and are easy on the eyes, and high-efficiency lighting fixtures helps keep power consumption down. A "double-skin" structure helps to conserve energy while ensuring comfort in areas near windows. Air layers and roll-up screens effectively block heat and dampen noise. Natural ventilation windows can be opened in the spring and autumn, when the air is cool. The use of natural ventilation is another way to reduce energy consumption from air conditioning. Lighting inside the office is controlled using sensors that track ambient light levels. Power consumption is lowered by reducing artificial lighting when natural light is sufficient. The roof of the headquarters building is landscaped with turf and shrubs. This reduces the air conditioning load due to sunlight and helps relieve the urban "heat island" effect. The entrance area is in a stairwell style with an open and bright feel. It greets visitors with a pleasant and inviting atmosphere. In the gallery, artistic renderings of sea creatures, created using capacitors, are on display. Nichicon archives contain exhibits on subjects such as the history of Nichicon, Nichicon's global network, environmental preservation, and advanced technology. Nichicon products are also on display.

Nichicon History

1950 AUG. : Separated from NII WORKS CO., LTD. and established as KANSAI-NII WORKS CO., LTD. with the capital of 3,000,000 yen.
1956 JUL. : Established Kyoto Factory for production of aluminum electrolytic capacitors.
1957 APR. : Separated sales operations and established KANSAI-NII SALES CO., LTD.
1960 OCT. : Established Kameoka Factory (now called NICHICON (KAMEOKA) CORPORATION).
1961 MAR. : Started production of solid tantalum electrolytic capacitors.
APR. : Changed the corporate name to NICHICON CAPACITOR LTD.
APR. : Established Suwa Factory for production of capacitors for tele-communications equipment.
JUN. : Completed new Kusatsu Factory Buildings (now called NICHICON (KUSATSU) CORPORATION) for production of various kinds of power capacitors.
OCT. : Listed in the second division of stock exchange markets in Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto.
1962 JUN. : Established Nagano Factory for production of aluminum electrolytic capacitors.
SEP. : Listed at the second division of stock exchange markets in Nagoya.
1966 JUL. : Started production of positive thermistors, "Posi-R".
AUG. : Listed in the first division of the stock exchange markets in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya.
1967 AUG. : Started production of various kinds of hybrid ICs.
1968 OCT. : Established WAKASA ELECTRIC CORPORATION (now called NICHICON (WAKASA) CORPORATION) in Fukui Pref. for production of electric apparatus.
1969 JUL. : Established Ohno Factory (now called NICHICON (OHNO) CORPORATION) for production of miniature type aluminum electrolytic capacitors.
AUG. : Established lwate Factory (now called NICHICON (ASAHI) CORPORATION).
AUG. : Established a joint venture company called TAIWAN CAPACITOR LTD. (now called TAICON CORPORATION) in Taipei, Taiwan.
NOV. : Established Hotaka Factory in Hotaka, Nagano Pref. for production of aluminum electrode foils for aluminum electrolytic capacitors.
1970 SEP. : Established a joint venture company called NICHICON-SPRAGUE CORPORATION in Shiga Pref., Japan for production of solid tantalum electrolytic capacitors. (Current NICHICON TANTALUM CORPORATION)
SEP. : Established NICHICON (AMERICA) CORPORATION in Illinois, U.S.A. for sales of the company's products.
OCT. : Extended a building for production increase of hybrid ICs at Kameoka Factory (now called NICHICON (KAMEOKA) CORPORATION).
1972 MAY : Established NICHICON (HONG KONG) LTD. in Hong Kong for sales of the company's products.
1973 DEC. : Established a joint venture company called SAMWHA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. in Korea for production of aluminum electrolytic capacitors and plastic film capacitors.
1978 SEP. : Established NICHICON (SINGAPORE) PTE., LTD. in Singapore for production of miniature-type aluminum electrolytic capacitors.
SEP. : Started mass production of switching power supplies.
1981 FEB. : Established NICHICON (IWATE) CORPORATION for production of ultra-miniature type aluminum electrolytic capacitors.
OCT. : Issued convertible bond for 30 million Swiss-Franc.
1982 MAR. : Established Obama Factory of WAKASA ELECTRIC CORPORATION (now called NICHICON (WAKASA) CORPORATION), for expanding production of switching power supplies.
1983 OCT. : Issued convertible bond for 50 million Swiss-Franc.
1987 MAR. : Issued the 1 st domestic unsecured convertible bond (Total amount of 8 billion Japanese yen).
OCT. : Changed the corporate name to NICHICON CORPORATION.
1988 MAR. : Business collaboration with Showa Denko Company for expanding production capacity of aluminum electrode foils for aluminum electrolytic capacitors.
1989 FEB. : Issued the 2 nd domestic unsecured convertible bond (Total amount of 10 billion Japanese yen).
1990 JAN. : Established NICHICON (EUROPE) LTD. in United Kingdom for sales of the company's products.
MAR. : Established NICHICON (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD. in Malaysia for production of aluminum electrolytic capacitors.
1991 JUL. : Purchased whole stocks of NICHICON-SPRAGUE CORPORATION owned by a joint partner, SPRAGUE ELECTRIC CO., U.S.A. and changed its corporate name to NICHICON TANTALUM CORPORATION.
1999 JUL. : Established Ohmachi Factory in Ohmachi, Nagano Pref. and Tomita Factory in Ohno, Fukui Pref. for production of aluminum electrode foils for aluminum electrolytic capacitors.
DEC. : Acquired 24% capital stock of TIANJIN SAMHWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD., Tianjin, China, through NICHICON (HONG KONG) LTD.
2000 FEB.: Established NICHICON (FUKUI) CORPORATION in Ohno, Fukui Pref. for solid tantalum electrolytic capacitors.
MAR.: Established NICHICON (TAIWAN) CO., LTD. in Taiwan for sales of the company's products.
APR.: Established NICHICON (SHIGA) CORPORATION in Kusatu, Shiga Pref. for production of solid tantalum electrolytic capacitors.
2001 FEB.: Established NICHICON (THAILAND) CO., LTD. in Thailand for sales of the company's products.
JUN.: Established representative office in Shanghai, China for marketing of the company's products.
DEC.: Established NICHICON ELECTRONICS (WUXI) CO., LTD. in China for production of aluminum electrolytic capacitors and switching power supplies.
DEC. : Established NICHICON (AUSTRIA) GmbH in Austria for sales of the company's products.
2002 JUN. : Established NICHICON ELECTRONICS TRADING (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD. in Shanghai, China for sales of the company's products.
DEC.: Established representative office in Shen Zhen, China for marketing of the company's products.
DEC. : Kaminaka Factory of WAKASA ELECTRIC CORPORATION (present consolidated subsidiary NICHICON (WAKASA) CORPORATION) is closed due to corporate restructuring and its operations transferred to Obama Factory (Obama, Fukui Pref.).
2003 APR.: Split off kameoka Factory into an independent subsidiary, named NICHICON (KAMEOKA) CORPORATION.
APR.: Established representative office in Dailen, China for sales of the company's products.
APR. : Changed its subsidiary's corporate name. (ASAHI ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES CO., LTD. >>NICHICON (ASAHI) CORPORATION WAKASA ELECTRIC CORPORATION >> NICHICON (WAKASA) CORPORATION)
OCT. : Split off kusatsu Factory into an independent subsidiary, named NICHICON (KUSATSU) CORPORATION.
2004 MAR.: Acquisition of the assets relatd to chip-tantalum capacitors from Matsushita Electronic Components Co., Ltd. (new called Panasonic Electronic Devices Co., Ltd.)
OCT. : NICHICON ELECTRONICS (TIANJIN) CO., LTD. started production of solid tantalum electrolytic capacitors.
NOV. : Completed the headquarters building.
2005 APR. : Split off Ohno Factory into an independent subsidiary, named NICHICON (OHNO) CORPORATION.
APR. : NICHICON (EUROPE) LTD. was disbanded and merged with NICHICON (AUSTRIA) GmbH as its U.K.OFFICE.
2006 APR. : "2006 Minister of education, culture, sports, science and technoligy award for science and technology" received for research on induced acceleration in high-energy circular accelerators.

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