Nitrochemical Industry

The Nitrocellulose Group (“NCG”) based in Thailand, was formed in 2016 with the merger of Nitro Chemical Industry Limited (“NCI”) Nobel NC Company Limited (“NNC”) and Fibre Pack Company Limited (“FBP”). NCG is privately owned by the well-known Thai VS Chem company and is one of the world’s leading producers of Nitrocellulose which it offers in Dense chip, Fibrous and paste / solution form. Although NCG was formed in 2016, Nitro Chemical Industry Limited was established in 1982 as part of the promotional privilege programme granted by Thailand’s Board of Investment. Based in Samut Sakhon, 40 km southwest of Bangkok, it has an operational capacity of 10,000 tpa. Nobel NC Company Limited commenced operation in 2008 as a joint venture between NCI and Inabata Japan. Based in Chainat, 160 km north of Bangkok, it has an operational capacity of 30,000 tpa. In 2017 the Japanese partner’s shareholding was acquired by the current owners. Fibre Pack Company Limited is also based in Chainat and manufactures fibre drums for the transportation of nitrocellulose.