Nikkato Corporation manufactures and sells industrial ceramics consumables in Japan. It operates through two segments: Ceramics Business and Engineering Business. The Ceramics Business produces ceramic tools, fixtures, tubes, protection and insulating tubes, firing containers, crucibles, setters, balls, wear-resistant components, laboratory porcelains, and machine parts used in the production processes of manufacturers of electronic components, foods, pharmaceuticals, paints, and other products. The Engineering Business purchases and sells temperature measurement and control equipment and systems, heating equipment, temperature sensors, and functional and special refractory ceramics. Founded in 1913, the company is headquartered in Sakai, Japan.