Ube Industries Building, Office skyscraper in Ube, Japan
The Ube Industries Building is an office skyscraper in Ube that serves as the headquarters for UBE Corporation. The company manufactures chemicals, plastics, pharmaceuticals, and cement products, with thousands of employees working in administrative and research divisions within the structure.
UBE Corporation was founded in 1897 when Sukesaku Watanabe established a coal mine that became the foundation of the company. The building represents the growth of this enterprise from its modest origins to a global producer of diverse materials.
The building reflects Ube's identity as an industrial city, where manufacturing facilities and art festivals like the Biennale coexist. Visitors walking through the area can see how commerce and creativity shape the local landscape.
The building stands prominently in central Ube and is easy to spot from the surrounding area. It is not typically open to visitors, but walking past the structure offers a glimpse of the city's industrial character and modern architecture.
The company maintains global leadership in polyimide film production and controls a significant market share for liquid crystal display materials. This specialized manufacturing happens behind the scenes within the research facilities housed in the building.
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