Kobe Steel has ceased the chromate treatment of electrogalvanized steel sheet.

The Iron and Steel Sector produces materials that support the infrastructure of industrialized society.
We are constantly striving to develop new products that meet changing needs.
Our titanium products in particular are finding exciting new markets. We have also developed environment-friendly chromium-free steel sheet and lubricated steel sheet. Other new products are specialty steels and high tensile steel sheet, which help to reduce car weight. And we're also entering the independent power producer business.
Our global business is growing and a good example is PRO-TEC Coating Company, our U.S. joint venture with USX that produces hot dip galvanized steel sheet.