Our materials division is involved in the supply of commodities including steel, chemicals and raw materials to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Tier 1 suppliers in the automotive sector.
Given the global spread of OEM manufacturing, there is currently a growing need for global procurement of materials. Alongside our other divisions we strive to provide a globally optimized supply chain by utilizing our extensive trading experience alongside our automotive production knowledge and material technology that we have gained over the years.
Working in partnership with manufacturers in Asia, Europe and the America’s we are able to supply products to our customers at a very competitive price and with a high service level.
We continue to evolve by making the best use of the knowledge we have accumulated in response to the ever expanding global production reach of customer’s.
Current Products:
- Steel – Cold Rolled, Hot Rolled and coated.
- Special Steel – Rod and Wire
- Leather and Fabric
- Polypropylene Resin and Engineering Plastic
- Lubricants and Fuels
Growth Strategy
Carbon Neutral-Related Businesses
In order to contribute to reducing CO2 emissions in all value chains (procurement / production / distribution / sales / after-sales / recycling), we promote proposals for low-carbon materials and electricity derived from renewable energy, and promote increases in material recycling.
Expansion of Electrification-Related Business
Based on Nissan Motor’s electrification strategy, we propose new materials and business models in the battery and motor fields.
Creating Customer Value by Further Strengthening Existing Functions and Services
We will contribute to the growth of Nissan Group companies and to our growth by further strengthening the functions of the centralized purchasing business for materials and by expanding the types of materials.
Discovering and Proposing New Next-Generation Technologies and New Materials
We propose new materials that respond to needs for CASE*, next-generation batteries and motors, and weight reductions. *CASE: Connected, Autonomous, Shared & Service, Electric
For more information visit our Global Webpage at : Material Business｜Products & Services | NISSAN TRADING CO.,LTD. (nitco.co.jp)