1944

Taking Stake in Nippon Glass Fiber Company

Manufacturing at Nippon Shosen Co., Ltd.

Established in 1937 and based in Osaka, Nippon Glass Fiber Company glass was a manufacturer of fiber wool for insulation and separator for storage battery. Seeking to diversify its operations, the Company decided to enter into the glass fiber business by taking a capital stake in Nippon Glass Fiber in 1944, eventually making it a wholly owned subsidiary in 1951.