Kansai Plant (Takasago Factory)
The Kansai Plant Takasago Factory, which began operations in 1939, currently manufactures high strenth glass for chemical strengthening, maily for cover glass of electronic devices, and components for semiconductor manufaturing equipments. In addition, solar modules using its own products have been installed on the rooftops of some of the building on the site, contributing to the prevention of global warnming and the cultivation of renewable energy.
Location: Umei 5-6-1, Takasagao City, Hyogo, 676-8655, Japan
Start of operation: 1939
Representative: Hiroshi Ando
Employees: 325 (as of December 2023)
Main business activities: Production of high strength glass for chemical strengthening, and materials for semi-conductor manufacturing equipment (high-purity SiC)
Environmental Performance Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air | GHG (1,000 of tons) |
164 | 138 | 158 | 95 | 91 |
| NOx (tons) | 459 | 410 | 452 | 318 | 321 | |
| SOx (tons) | 6 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 1 | |
| Soot and dust(tons) |
1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Water | Wastewater （1,000m3） |
953 | 1,026 | 961 | 796 | 589 |
| COD (tons) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Waste | Waste finally sent to landfill(tons) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 17 |
Frequency Ratio of Accidents Requiring Leave
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.00 | 0.65 | 1.60 | 1.85 | 1.07 |
- The data cover all employees at the operating site (including business partners).