Nippon Kornmeyer Carbon Group is a global company specializing in engineered carbon and ceramic solutions. Established in 1968 through the Kornmeyer family’s long-standing involvement in carbon-based materials, Nippon Kornmeyer is jointly operated by shareholders from the German Kornmeyer Carbon-Group and Nippon Carbon Co., Ltd., a Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed company from Japan. This collaboration combines over five decades of expertise in design, simulation, manufacturing, coating, purification, and technical support for carbon- and ceramic-based materials. NKCG serves international markets across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Americas, providing essential materials for various industrial applications.
Battery Technology
Nippon Kornmeyer primarily offers batch type purification for battery anode production. Through its affiliation with Nippon Carbon Co., Ltd., the Nippon Carbon Group provides these critical components for lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles (EVs), consumer electronics, power tools, and renewable energy storage systems like those in wind turbine generators.
The materials provided by Nippon Carbon Group are designed for large capacity, high energy density, and high recyclability. They also exhibit minimal volume expansion during charge and discharge cycles, and offer outstanding power performance and stability, even in low-temperature conditions. Nippon Carbon Group technical capabilities include purification, shaping, and coating processes, ensuring that battery-grade graphite meets stringent quality and consistency standards.
Nippon Carbon Group operates across both upstream (refining raw carbon materials) and midstream (producing engineered components) segments of the supply chain, delivering tailored solutions that meet battery manufacturers’ specific requirements. While the Nippon Carbon Group focuses on material innovation and customization, it continues to address the evolving demands of battery technology, supporting advancements in electric mobility and energy storage.
Recent Projects
Nippon Kornmeyer has recently expanded its purification and coating capabilities at its Windhagen facility. These enhancements enable the company to deliver consistent, high-quality battery materials tailored to customer needs, facilitating supply stability in European and U.S. markets.
Investors
Nippon Kornmeyer operates as a joint venture between the Kornmeyer Carbon-Group in Germany and Nippon Carbon Co., Ltd. from Japan. Nippon Carbon, a company with over a century of experience, is a publicly listed entity on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and manufactures a broad range of carbon materials, including artificial graphite electrodes, high-purity graphite powders, anode materials for lithium-ion batteries, and silicon carbide fibers.
Business Details
Location: Windhagen, Germany
Website: https://www.nk-carbon.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/10015122
