Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia
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Since 1983
Teijin Carbon manufactures carbon fiber and carbon-fiber-based materials, including Tenax carbon fiber, Tenax Next sustainable carbon fibers, prepregs, resins, and composite systems. The company is headquartered in Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, and was founded in 1983. It employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people and is a publicly listed company (ticker 3401). It serves automotive, electronics, construction, medical, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment markets, and the record reports Boeing among its customers.
Teijin Carbon at a glance
Revenue
6.8B
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1983
Headquarters
Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia
Ownership
Publicly traded (TYO: 3401)
Certifications
AS9100 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 · Nadcap
Import activity
9782
Industries
Automotive
Electronics
Construction
Medical
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
9782
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Japan · Singapore · Netherlands · South Korea
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Teijin Carbon.
What this tells a buyer
Customs data for Teijin Carbon was not found in the available record, and the most recent reported development is the temporary suspension of operations at its Greenwood, South Carolina facility, which was confirmed on 2025-12-31 by the Index Journal.
Teijin Carbon holds AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, and Nadcap certifications and produces Tenax carbon fiber, Tenax Next sustainable carbon fibers, and related semi-finished products.
Teijin Carbon is a subsidiary of the Teijin Group, has an estimated revenue band of 6.8B, and operates production facilities in Japan, Germany, and the United States.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & strong
43 years in operation (founded 1983).
Publicly listed; no distress event on record.
Holds AS9100, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001, Nadcap certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Teijin Carbon manufactures carbon fiber and carbon-fiber-based materials, including Tenax carbon fiber, Tenax Next sustainable carbon fibers, prepregs, resins, and composite systems. The company is headquartered in Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, and was founded in 1983. It employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people and is a publicly listed company (ticker 3401). It serves automotive, electronics, construction, medical, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment markets, and the record reports Boeing among its customers.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1983 |
Headquarters | Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | 6.8B |
Ownership | Publicly traded (TYO: 3401) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | AS9100 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 · Nadcap |
What Teijin Carbon makes
Teijin Carbon holds AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, and Nadcap certifications and produces Tenax carbon fiber, Tenax Next sustainable carbon fibers, and related semi-finished products.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include LED, Composite, Emissions, Electronics (source: teijincarbon.com).
Certifications
Teijin Carbon is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
AS9100 — teijincarbon.com
ISO 14001 — teijincarbon.com
ISO 45001 — teijincarbon.com
ISO 50001 — teijincarbon.com
ISO 9001 — teijincarbon.com
Nadcap — teijincarbon.com
Trade and customs footprint
Customs data for Teijin Carbon was not found in the available record, and the most recent reported development is the temporary suspension of operations at its Greenwood, South Carolina facility, which was confirmed on 2025-12-31 by the Index Journal. US customs bill-of-lading records list 9782 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Japan · Singapore · Netherlands · South Korea.
Known customers
The counterparties below come from public sources that state the relationship directly. A shared counterparty does not by itself establish a current buying relationship unless the source says so:
Boeing — reported by teijincarbon.com
Latest developments
2026-05-15 — Management Consulting, Market Research Company, Market Research Firms (lucintel.com)
2026-03-24 — Blog Detail: Teijin Carbon (teijincarbon.com)
2025-12-31 — Teijin Carbon America confirms temporary suspension & outlines timeline for Greenwood facility | News | indexjournal.com (indexjournal.com)
Facilities
Teijin Carbon is headquartered in Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia. Public sources also reference these locations:
Japan, Germany — teijincarbon.com
Mishima, Japan — teijincarbon.com
Japan — teijincarbon.com
Greenwood, South Carolina — compositesworld.com
Germany — teijincarbon.com
Company details
Teijin Carbon is a subsidiary of the Teijin Group, has an estimated revenue band of 6.8B, and operates production facilities in Japan, Germany, and the United States. Teijin Carbon was founded in 1983, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & strong": 43 years in operation (founded 1983). Publicly listed; no distress event on record. Holds AS9100, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001, Nadcap certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Teijin Carbon make?
Teijin Carbon manufactures carbon fiber and carbon-fiber-based materials, including Tenax carbon fiber, Tenax Next sustainable carbon fibers, prepregs, resins, and composite systems. The company is headquartered in Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, and was founded in 1983. It employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people and is a publicly listed company (ticker 3401). It serves automotive, electronics, construction, medical, renewable-energy, and industrial-equipment markets, and the record reports Boeing among its customers.
Where is Teijin Carbon headquartered?
Teijin Carbon is headquartered in Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia (19 Kasinostrasse, Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia, 42103).
When was Teijin Carbon founded?
Teijin Carbon was founded in 1983.
How big is Teijin Carbon?
Teijin Carbon has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the 6.8B range.
Is Teijin Carbon publicly traded?
Publicly traded (TYO: 3401). Public financial figures are drawn from its filings.
What certifications does Teijin Carbon hold?
Teijin Carbon lists AS9100 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 · Nadcap on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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AS9100 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 · Nadcap
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