Catalysts promote and facilitate useful chemical reactions, such as the combination of nitrogen and hydrogen to make ammonia.

N.E. CHEMCAT is Japan's largest producer of catalysts based on precious metals. We develop and produce catalysts used in energy, automobiles, petrochemicals, fine chemicals, medicine, pharmaceuticals and pollution control. Our catalysts are used to convert oil into colorful dyes used in clothing. Our automobile catalysts are helping to protect the environment. Our surface coating chemicals are used in electronics components that are vital to information and communications technologies. In these ways, our products are at the leading edge of technologies that are transforming society and the way we live.