Nikkato 

Nikkato Corporation manufactures and sells industrial ceramics consumables in Japan. The company operates through Ceramics Business and Engineering Business segments. The Ceramics Business segment manufactures and sells ceramic tools, fixtures, and machine parts used in the production processes of manufacturers of electronic components, foods, chemicals, paints, and other products. The Engineering Business segment purchases and sells heating and measuring control equipment. In addition, it offers wear and heat resistant, heating device, temperature sensor, functional, and special refractory ceramics, as well as porcelain and electric furnaces. The company was founded in 1913 and is headquartered in Sakai, Japan.