Nippon Graphite Fiber
Manufactures pitch-based carbon fiber (GRANOC series) with high modulus, high thermal conductivity, and low thermal expansion for advanced composite applications including additive manufacturing materials
- CEO / Founder
- Tetsuji Ochiai
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Key Investors
- Nippon Steel Chemical & Material Co., Ltd.; ENEOS Technomaterial Corporation
Technology & Products
Key Products
Pitch-based carbon fiber (GRANOC series), prepreg, fabric, chopped, and milled fiber
Technological Advantage
Proprietary pitch-based carbon fiber manufacturing process producing fibers with superior stiffness-to-weight ratio and thermal properties compared to standard PAN-based fibers; 180 tons/year production capacity
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides specialized pitch-based carbon fiber with unique properties (modulus up to 900GPa, thermal conductivity up to 1200W/mK) enabling lighter, stronger, and more thermally stable components for demanding applications
How They Differentiate
Focuses exclusively on pitch-based carbon fiber (competitors primarily produce PAN-based); offers higher modulus (up to 900GPa vs. typical 200-400GPa for PAN-based) and superior thermal conductivity for specialized applications
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace, satellite, automotive, sports equipment, industrial, and thermal management sectors requiring high-performance carbon fiber composites
Industry Verticals
Aerospace/Defense; Automotive; Industrial; Sports/Recreation; Construction; Thermal Management
Competitors
Toray Industries; Mitsubishi Chemical Group; Hexcel Corporation; Teijin Limited; SGL Carbon
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Production capacity of 180 tons per year; serves satellite, sport, industry, construction, and thermal management sectors
Major Milestones
Founded in 1995 as joint venture between Nippon Steel and Nippon Oil; ISO9001 certification in 2001; New equipment startup (180 tons/year capacity) in 2010; Headquarters relocation to Hirohata factory in 2014
Notable Customers
Satellite component manufacturers (specific names not disclosed); Aerospace companies using thermal management components