Nissan Chemical Corporation has announced a temporary halt in the production of nitric acid at its Toyama Factory, located at 635 Sasakura, Fuchu-machi, Toyama. This suspension was necessitated by an unexpected equipment malfunction that occurred on the evening of April 7, 2025, around 8:54 PM.

The company expresses its sincerest apologies for the inconvenience and concern this incident may have caused to its business partners and stakeholders. Ensuring the swift restoration of operations is currently the top priority, and all necessary efforts are being made to address the issue promptly and effectively.

Incident Details:

• Location: The incident took place within the nitric acid production unit of the Toyama Factory.
• Time of Occurrence: The malfunction occurred at approximately 20:54 on April 7, 2025.

Production Resumption Timeline: At this stage, Nissan Chemical anticipates that production at the affected facility will resume by the end of April 2025. However, this schedule is subject to change depending on the progress and completion of the ongoing repair work. The company is closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates if there are any significant changes to the timeline.

Business Impact: The potential impact of the production suspension on the company’s overall business performance is currently under thorough investigation. Nissan Chemical is evaluating both short-term and long-term effects and will disclose any material information in accordance with regulatory requirements and corporate transparency standards.

The company remains committed to minimizing disruption to its customers and partners during this period and is taking all necessary precautions to prevent future occurrences of similar incidents. Ensuring operational stability and maintaining product supply chains are key concerns being addressed alongside the technical repair efforts.

Further updates will be shared as more information becomes available. Nissan Chemical extends its gratitude for the understanding and continued support of its partners and stakeholders during this unexpected downtime.