UBE is a manufacturer of chemical products and machinery. In particular, its chemical business spans from basic chemical products to advanced high-performance materials. Founded in 1897 (Meiji 30) in Ube City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, the company now delivers products and services from its factories and offices in Ube City and around the world.


UBE's products are widely utilized across a range of fields—from everyday items such as automotive parts, digital home appliances, pharmaceuticals, and household goods to social infrastructure development, including structural components and buildings.


Durability and Design Excellence Everywhere in Town


UBE offers high-performance coatings using Polycarbonate Diol (PCD) and Polyurethane Dispersion (PUD) as flagship products. These are primarily used as raw materials for synthetic leather (e.g., car seats) and environmentally friendly water-based paints. They provide value-added, eco-friendly solutions and are expected to expand into more applications globally. Key applications include paints, coatings, synthetic and artificial leather (automotive industry), adhesives, and more. PCD holds the world’s top market share as a raw material for synthetic leather.


Urethane Systems


UBE’s urethane resins are flexible, durable, and versatile materials, widely used as substitutes for rubber, plastic, and metal across many industries. They are applied in advanced sectors (e.g., semiconductor components) and industrial uses (e.g., tires, conveyor belts, rolls, paints, golf balls, sports equipment). UBE provides both product development and global supply services. Key applications include tires, rolls, conveyor belts, paints, golf balls, and more.


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