Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. provides rare metal and fine ceramic products primarily composed of tungsten based on powder metallurgical technology. Its products include tungsten wire and rod, tungsten ribbon and SC molybdenum; resistance welding electrodes, TD/TCP/Starter contacts, silicon nitride, and roll press machine that are used in automobile manufacturing; and heavy alloys. The company's products also consist of discharge tungsten wire, electric discharge machining electrodes for use in electric machines and tools; cemented carbides and ceramic materials for use in wear resistant and shock resistant tools; NT die cutters and fine ceramic cutting tools; seal rings and sleeves, and corrosion resistant sliding materials; and porous ceramics for transferring workpieces. In addition, it is also engaged in real estate leasing and management; renewable energy power generation business; and sale of electricity. Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. was founded in 1931 and is headquartered in Fukuoka, Japan.