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Chemical ManufacturingNetherlands1001-5000 Employees
Shin-Etsu is a chemical manufacturing company that specializes in silicones, with a global footprint. The firm began in 1953 as the first Japanese company to enter the silicones business. It offers a diversified portfolio of over 4,000 silicone-based products serving industries including electronics manufacturing, construction, automotive, cosmetics, and chemicals. Shin-Etsu operates production facilities and marketing bases around the world, including the United States, South Korea, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, and the Netherlands, enabling direct access to global markets. The company employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people and is described as the No.1 silicone manufacturer in Japan and a leading global silicone producer; reported revenue is in the range of $500 million to $1 billion.