Key Facts and Figures 2011
We produce high-quality glass products that make an important contribution to improving living standards, to people’s safety and well-being and to the generation and conservation of energy.
| Sales & other operating revenue: |
¥577,212 m (c.€4,933 m) in FY11 |
| Paid-in capital: |
Approx. ¥116,449 million |
| Year of establishment: |
Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd. – established 1918
Pilkington – established 1826
Current NSG Group – formed 2006 |
| Number of employees: |
29,300 |
| Principle countries of operation: |
29 |
| Float plants: |
49 in 14 countries |
| Automotive plants: |
31 in 16 countries |
| Specialty Glass plants: |
12 in 5 countries |
| Building Products downstream operations: |
In Japan, Europe (11 countries), and South America |
| R&D expenditure: |
¥10,692 million (in FY11) |