history
Company History
Company History
Our History
Since our founding in 1934, SEC CARBON has grown alongside the changing times.
At the core of our business lies an unwavering passion for manufacturing.
By always looking one step ahead, we have consistently delivered products that meet the evolving needs of society.
Today, we are taking steps to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society through our carbon products.
As we continue to explore the boundless possibilities of carbon, we remain committed to building a better future. We appreciate your continued interest and support in what lies ahead for SEC CARBON.
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Oct.
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Founded Showa Electrode Co., Ltd. with a capital of 2 million yen.
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Mar.
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Started operation of Naruo(Nishinomiya) Plant.
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Jun.
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Got all plants burned due to war.
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Feb.
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Restored the plants and started the production of Artificial Graphite Electrodes.
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Apr.
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Started the production of large-diameter electrodes of 24 inches.
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Jul.
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Registered
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Jun.
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Operations at the Nishinomiya Plant (renamed from the Naruo Plant in 1971) were discontinued.
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Aug.
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Head Office relocated to Misono-cho, Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture.
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Oct.
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Relocation from the Nishinomiya Plant to the Kyoto Plant (Fukuchiyama City, Kyoto Prefecture) was completed. Full-scale operations commenced at the new facility.
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Jun.
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Completion of large-scale electrode machining line (capable of handling up to 28 inches)
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Jul.
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Changed company name to SEC Corporation.
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Nov.
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Listed on the Second Section of the Osaka Stock Exchange.
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Dec.
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Merged with Kyowa Carbon Co., Ltd.
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Dec.
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New grinding and classification system installed; fine powder production and sales launched.
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Sep.
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Started the operation of Okayama Plant (Saidaiji).
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Mar.
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Completion of large-scale electrode machining line (capable of handling up to 30 inches)
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Jan.
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Gained ISO9002 accreditation for Kyoto Plant.
Recognized by Pechiney (now Rio Tinto), a global leader in aluminum smelting technology, our cathode blocks became a global standard.
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Sep.
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Stopped the operation of Okayama Plant (Ushimado).
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Dec.
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Gained ISO14001 accreditation for Kyoto Plant.
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Mar.
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Renewed ISO 9001 for Kyoto Plant.
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Oct.
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Changed company name to SEC CARBON, LIMITED
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Jan.
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Head office relocated to its current location in Shioe, Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture.
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Oct.
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Supplied our special carbon products for the neutrino oscillation experiment facility at J-PARC.
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Nov.
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Constructed a dedicated production facility for graphitized cathode blocks for aluminium smelting (SK-BR) at the Kyoto Plant.
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Jul.
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Listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange following the integration of the cash equity markets of the Tokyo and Osaka Stock Exchanges.
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Apr.
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Made I’MSEP CO., LTD. a subsidiary.
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Apr.
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Transitioned from the Second Section to the Standard Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange following the market reorganization.
