Overview

Nichia Corporation is a Japanese manufacturer of light-emitting diodes, laser diodes, phosphors, and fine chemicals, headquartered in Anan, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. Founded in 1956, the company has an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $1 to 5 billion. It is privately held and serves automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, plumbing-hardware, and industrial-equipment markets. In January 2026, the company announced a laser catheter developed with Illumi Medical for deep-tissue phototherapy.

At a glance

What Nichia Corporation makes

The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and lists LED, battery, lighting, electronics, and semiconductor products among its offerings.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include LED, Battery, Lighting, Electronics, Semiconductor, Interior (source: nichia.co.jp).

Certifications

Nichia Corporation is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• IATF 16949 — nichia.co.jp

• ISO 14001 — nichia.co.jp

• ISO 45001 — nichia.co.jp

• ISO 9001 — nichia.co.jp

Latest developments

• 2026-09-24 — Laser Projectors Equipped with Nichia Laser Diodes Installed in All Eight Screens at Cinema Sunshine Kitajima | Products | News Room | NICHIA CORPORATION (nichia.co.jp)

• 2026-02-17 — 正極活物質における技術開発が「蓄電池に係る供給確保計画」として経済産業省より認定 | プレスリリース | ニュースルーム | 日亜化学工業株式会社 (nichia.co.jp)

• 2026-01-14 — Nichia Launches Mercury-Free Project on Production Lines | Products | News Room | NICHIA CORPORATION (nichia.co.jp)

• 2026-01-07 — Nichia and Illumi Medical Develop an Ultra-Compact Laser Catheter for Deep-Tissue Phototherapy | Products | News Room | NICHIA CORPORATION (nichia.co.jp)

• 2025-10-16 — Intellectual property: Nichia and ams OSRAM sign broad patent cross-license agreement | Patents | News Room | NICHIA CORPORATION (nichia.co.jp)

• 2025-06-02 — CELLグランドオープンのお知らせ | お知らせ | ニュースルーム | 日亜化学工業株式会社 (nichia.co.jp)

Company details

Nichia's revenue and headcount figures are estimated bands rather than reported values, and the company is not publicly listed. Nichia Corporation was founded in 1956, has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, and is headquartered in Anan, Tokushima Prefecture. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 70 years in operation (founded 1956). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does Nichia Corporation make?

Nichia Corporation is a Japanese manufacturer of light-emitting diodes, laser diodes, phosphors, and fine chemicals, headquartered in Anan, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. Founded in 1956, the company has an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $1 to 5 billion. It is privately held and serves automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, plumbing-hardware, and industrial-equipment markets. In January 2026, the company announced a laser catheter developed with Illumi Medical for deep-tissue phototherapy.

Where is Nichia Corporation headquartered?

Nichia Corporation is headquartered in Anan, Tokushima Prefecture.

When was Nichia Corporation founded?

Nichia Corporation was founded in 1956.

How big is Nichia Corporation?

Nichia Corporation has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).

What certifications does Nichia Corporation hold?

Nichia Corporation lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

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