About Us

Shin-Etsu was founded in Tokyo, Japan in 1926.  Shin-Etsu is Japan's foremost supplier of chemical products, such as silicon products, polyvinyl-chloride resins, rare earth materials, semiconductor silicon, synthetic quartz and gadolinium gallium garnet crystals.

Shin-Etsu is the only company in the world engaged in all aspects of rare earth magnet production, from separating and refining rare earth compounds to producing rare earth magnet line with precise customer specifications.

Shin-Etsu started its US Magnet Division in Torrance, California in 1986.  In 1992 Shin-Etsu moved its magnet division to San Jose.   Shin-Etsu Magnetics  incorporated in October 1993.   We have continued to grow steadily and  now have sales offices in Eden Prairie, Minnesota and Glen Ellyn, Illinois.

Shin-Etsu Magnetics Inc, San Jose, CA (March 2002)