Kobe Steel, Ltd. is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the steel business. The Company has seven business segments. The Iron and Steel segment is engaged in the manufacture and sale of steel bars, stainless-steel products and titanium products. The Welding segment is engaged in the provision of welding materials and welding robots. The Aluminum and Copper segment is engaged in the provision of rolled aluminum products, rolled copper and aluminum alloy products. The Equipment segment is engaged in the provision of energy, chemical and nuclear power related equipment. The Engineering segment is engaged in the provision of transportation systems, disaster prevention products, chemical and food related equipment. The Electric segment is engaged in the provision of electric power. The Construction Equipment segment is engaged in the provision of hydraulic, mini excavators and other products. The Company is also engaged in the special materials business and materials analysis business.