UBE Group is a Japan-based chemicals and materials group centered on UBE Corporation (formerly Ube Industries, Ltd.). The group operates across specialty chemicals, polymers, elastomers, advanced materials, and industrial machinery, serving automotive, electronics, packaging, and industrial markets.
Its portfolio includes caprolactam and nylon 6 resins and compounds, synthetic rubber and other elastomers, fine chemicals and pharmaceutical intermediates, and composite and high-performance materials. Through UBE Machinery Corporation, the group designs and supplies industrial equipment such as injection molding and die-casting machines. UBE also participates in polyolefins via joint ventures, including polyethylene and EVA production. The group has a global footprint with manufacturing and R&D in Japan and overseas, including European operations through UBE Corporation Europe S.A.U. and UBE Composites Europe S.L.U.
Also known as UBE Machinery Corporation, Ltd., UBE Machinery, Ube Industries, Ltd., UBE Industries, Ltd., UBE Elastomer Co., Ltd., UBE Elastomer, UBE Corporation Europe S.A.U., UBE Europe, UBE Corporation, and UBE Composites Europe S.L.U..
chemXplore tracks 4 projects involving UBE, of which one is active.
UBE's role on them: Owner.
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Low-carbon ammonia from India will be supplied to Japan for power, chemical and industrial use; certification enables price-gap support under the Hydrogen Society Promotion Act.
New Sakai Works facility will boost separator base‑film output ~50% with phase‑one in FY2026 and phase‑two in FY2029; complements a facility due in fall 2026 to serve automotive and ESS demand.
Accredited migration testing plus RecyClass‑certified recycling (following Paulowsky acquisition) confirm regulatory compliance and open use of mechanically recycled PE/PA in regulated packaging.
Exclusive license grants development and commercialization rights with upfront, milestone and sales payments plus royalties. Partners will combine discovery compounds and R&D to accelerate treatments.
CheomdanLab develops silicon nitride tech for recycling silicon waste, aiding sustainable supply chains. UBE supports their mass production and commercialization efforts.
Investment supports commercialization of CO₂ capture tech using Metal-Organic Frameworks, aiming to reduce industrial decarbonization costs and meet global demand for sustainable solutions.
UBE achieved its first EcoVadis Gold rating, ranking in the top 5% globally. The assessment covers Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.
The new institute will focus on developing innovative materials and technologies in life sciences, environment, energy, and electronics, while fostering next-generation talent.
