Hiroshi Shono

Nippon Steel Trading Corp. engages in the sale, import and export of steel, industrial supply & infrastructure, textiles, food products and others. It operates through the following segments: Steel, Industrial Machinery & Infrastructure, Fiber, Food Provision, and Others. The Steel segment engages in the sale of steel sheets, steel pipes & tubes, structural steel, rods & bars, stainless steel, titanium, and other steel products. The Industrial Machinery & Infrastructure segment handles industrial machinery, non-ferrous metals, cast & forged products, and railway equipment. The Fiber segment covers textile products and raw materials. The Food Provision segment includes imported meat and marine products. The Others segment comprises the real estate leasing business. It also includes the industrial complex development & sales, and power generation business. The company was founded on August 2, 1977 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

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