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Introduction of
Asahi Glass Co., Ltd. &
AGC Chemicals Europe, Ltd.
Key Facts About AGC Group
• President & Chief Executive Officer: Takuya Shimamura
• President Chemical Operations: Masao Nemoto
• Business Units: Glass, Chemicals, Electronics & Ceramics
• Net sales 2015: € 9.8 billion (1,326 billion yen)
• Companies in the AGC Group: 204 (166 outside Japan)
• Global No. 1 producer of float glass
• Global No. 1 producer of automotive glass
• Global No. 1 in fluorinated resins (Fluon® ETFE)
• Global No. 2 for TFT (thin film transistor) LCDs (liquid crystal
displays)
All information as
per AGC’s
financial year 2015
History of AGC Group
Asahi Glass Company was founded in Japan
ICI Fluoropolymers was acquired
First production of soda ash using the ammonium methods in Japan
Caustic Soda production using lime process began
Manufacture of automotive glass began
Production of fluoropolymer ETFE began
Belgian glass maker Glaverbel S.A. acquired
1917
1933
1981
1956
1992
1999
2007
Group brand unified as “AGC”
1907
1975 US glass maker AFG Industries was acquired
AGC was established in 1907 and started
its chemical operation in 1917
Business Domains of AGC Group
Automotive Glass Electronics & Ceramics Chemicals
24% 24%
SALES BY GROUP
25%
Flat Glass
27%
All information as
per AGC’s
financial year 2015
Product Range from
AGC Chemicals Europe
Fine Chemicals
Main Applications:
Pharmaceuticals
Agrochemicals
Fine Silica
Main Applications:
Chromotography
Cosmetics
AsahiGuard®
Main Applications:
Waterproof and
stain-repellent
coating of paper,
food packaging,
textiles, apparel,
automotive parts,
synthetic & natural leather
Lumiflon®
Main Applications:
UV/corrosion-resistant
coatings for bridges,
buildings, ships,
aeroplanes, windmills
Solvents
Main Applications: Precision cleaning
(metals, plastics)
Drying agent
(after cleansing with
alcohol or hydrocrabons)
De-watering
(after aqueous cleaning)
Low GWP
Refrigerant Gases
Main Applications:
Air conditioning
Refrigeration
Flemion ®
Ion Exchange
Membranes
Main Applications:
Desalination
Chemical separation
Electrodialysis
Product Range from
AGC Chemicals Europe
PTFE
Resins
Compounds
Micropowders
Dispersions
Main Applications:
Seals, Washers, Tape
Semi-finished parts
Thermoplastic Blends
Dry Lubricants
Cookware Coating
Glasscloth Fabric Coating
ETFE
Resins
Compounds
Powders
Main Applications:
Wire & Cable Insulation
Moulded parts
Packings
Corrosion-resistant Linings
Fuel hose & Coolant hose
Film
PFA
Resins
Compounds
Powders
Main Applications:
Wire & Cable Insulation
Moulded parts
Packings
Corrosion-proof Coatings
Film
AFLAS®
Main Applications:
O-Rings
Cables
Packings
Seals
Pump Covers
Fluon® ETFE FILM
Main Applications:
Architectural Film
Release Film
F-CLEAN®
Main Applications:
Greenhouse film
Polyols for
Polyurethanes
Main Applications: Heat & noise insulation
Coatings
Adhesives
Sealants
Elastomers
Mark Robles Senior Product & Marketing Manager ETFE Film AGC Chemicals Europe
ETFE Film for prestigious constructions
Examples of ETFE Film Applications
• Stadium Requirements – UV (Ultra Violet) light transparency (over life of the structure) – Transparency – Grass growth, evening illumination
• Construction Requirements – Mechanical Performance (over life of the structure) – Resistance to environmental agents – Light weight (eg. glass) – lighter support structure
• Design Requirements – Flexibility – shape effects – Thermal Insulation – Water Cube Swimming Complex
• Inflated ETFE film will reduce heating energy costs • Lighting costs reduced • No artificial lighting during the day
Technical advantages
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Exposure Period (Year)
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ETFE (60μ)
PE (150μ)
PVC (130μ)
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Height for Break (m)
ETFE 200μ
PE 150μ
PET 150μ
PC 450μ
Steel ball 1,040g
Photo
Mechanical strength -drop ball test-
How strong is ETFE Film?
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Light Transm ittance (%)
Fluon (200NJ)
Glass (5mm)
Polycarbonate(3mm)
Light transmission
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Exposure Period (Year)
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Fluon (60μ )
PE (150μ )
PVC (130μ )
Light transmission retention
Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany
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Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, New Zealand
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Fischt Stadium, Sochi, Winter Olympics 2014
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Pernambuco Arena, Recife, 2014 World Cup Brazil Stadium
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New National Stadium of Singapore
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New National Stadium of Singapore
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Tottenham Hotspur Training Ground Stadium, London, UK
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Universal Studios, Sentosa Island, Singapore
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Universal Studios, Sentosa Island, Singapore
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Khan Shatyr Center, Astana, Kazachstan
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Lyon Confluence Shopping Center, Lyon, France
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Lyon Confluence Shopping Center, Lyon, France
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The SSE Hydro Arena, Glasgow, Scotland
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The SSE Hydro, Glasgow, Scotland
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Rotterdam Floating Pavillion, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Rotterdam Floating Pavillion, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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