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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PC 450μ

Steel ball 1,040g

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Mechanical strength -drop ball test-

How strong is ETFE Film?

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Light transmission

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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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