The Ube Group operates in six main business segments-chemicals and plastics, specialty chemicals and products, pharmaceuticals, cement and construction materials, machinery and metal products, and energy and environment. The Group operates plants in Ube City, Chiba and Sakai, as well as in Isa, Yamaguchi and Kanda, Fukuoka. Outside of Japan, the Group has an active presence in the global market with plants in Spain and Thailand that produce caprolactam, nylon resin, and fine chemicals.