In 1953, Shin-Etsu Chemical became the first to commercialize Silicones in Japan. In the ensuing period of more than 60 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. The Company's operations have spread beyond Japan's shores; we now have production facilities and marketing bases in countries around the globe, including the USA, South Korea, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand and in Europe (Netherlands, Germany, France, Hungary). We have organized our supply framework to enable direct access to the world's markets and enhance our responsiveness to customer needs. As a result, we have grown to become the No.1 silicone manufacturer in Japan and one of the leading firms worldwide. Since the launch of the Shin-Etsu Silicone brand more than a half-century ago, it has been Shin-Etsu Chemical's constant goal to find new ways to harness the power of Silicones to benefit businesses just like yours.