In 1953, Shin-Etsu Chemical became the first company to commercialize silicones in Japan. In the ensuing period of more than 70 years, Shin-Etsu has harnessed the fine properties of silicones to develop over 5,000 products that meet user needs in a wide range of industries, including electrical and electronics manufacturing, auto manufacturing, construction, cosmetics, healthcare and chemicals. We have manufacturing and marketing bases in 13 countries across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, giving us direct access to these various markets. As a result, we have grown to become the No.1 silicone manufacturer in Japan and one of the leading firms worldwide.

Silicones, whose main raw material is silicon, exhibit an amazing array of useful properties that can be traced to the molecular structures of the materials themselves. In addition, silicones have great latitude when it comes to product design, meaning that silicones are materials with almost unlimited potential. By promoting problem-solving using silicon chemistry (Shin-Etsu Silicones Solution-Engineering™), we will contribute to solving various issues faced by our customers and society. And we will proceed with the aim of achieving further growth together with our customers and look forward to your guidance and continued support in the future.