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This section provides an overview for copper clad laminates as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 12 copper clad laminate manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked copper clad laminate companies as of December, 2024: 1.DuPont., 2.MADPCB, 3.AGC Inc..
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A copper clad laminate, also known as CCL, is made by laminating resin-impregnated sheets onto a base material such as paper or glass, then applying pressure and heat treatment to produce a laminate with copper foil on both sides.
It is used in a wide variety of printed wiring boards and electronic circuit modules. Electronic components such as ICs and chip capacitors are placed by forming patterned circuits on the surface and inner layers and connecting multilayer wiring with vias.
Copper clad laminates are usually standardized in their final form as printed circuit boards, with the most widely known and universally used being FR-4, which is a glass epoxy substrate.
FR-4 substrates have excellent high-frequency characteristics and mechanical strength. They are used in a wide range of applications, including information equipment such as PCs, home appliances, mobile terminals, OA equipment, and industrial machinery.
FR-5 substrates with excellent heat resistance are used for in-vehicle applications that require high reliability.
Copper clad laminates (CCLs) are made by impregnating a cloth made of woven fibers called glass cloth, which has high insulation properties, with resin. Therefore, it can be said that the composition of the copper clad laminates is the most important factor in the characteristics of a printed circuit board.
There are two main types of copper clad laminates: 3-layer CCL and 2-layer CCL.
The 3-layer CCL is the most widely used today because it is inexpensive and has stable characteristics and quality. Epoxy and acrylic adhesives are used as bonding agents. The lamination method is the most common manufacturing method.
Compared to 3-layer CCL, 2-layer CCL has various manufacturing methods other than lamination, such as casting, sputtering, and plating, but the cost tends to be higher.
However, the cost tends to be higher, but the quality and characteristics are superior to the cost. It is generally purchased as a core material (base material) from chemical material manufacturers who are mainly contracted to manufacture copper clad laminates.
*Including some distributors, etc.
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DuPont de Nemours, Inc., commonly shortened to DuPont, is an American multinational chemical manufacturer headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, and established in 1802. The company offers adhesives and coatings for electronic components, commercial inkjet inks for printing solutions, surfacing materials and insulating foam sealants for building constructions, chromatography resins for protein purification, as well as lubricants and fluids for various electronic component applications. They also provide specialty enzymes and proteins for food production, thermal management materials, and microbial control products for industrial hygiene. DuPont serves various industries, including automotive, building and construction, energy, packaging and printing, as well as water management.
3M Company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota. 3M provides diversified technology services globally. 3M operates through four segments: Safety and Industrial, Transportation and Electronics, Health Care, and Consumer. The Safety and Industrial segment offerings include industrial abrasives, masking, and natural and color-coated mineral granules for shingles. The Transportation and Electronics segment offerings include ceramic solutions, light management films, and electronics assembly solutions. The Healthcare segment offerings include wound care, dentistry and orthodontia solutions, and filtration and purification systems. The Consumer segment offerings include consumer bandages, picture hanging, and stationery products.
RISHO KOGYO CO. LTD. is a Japanese manufacturer of electronic materials and cast resin products founded in 1921 and based in Kita-ku, Osaka. The company produces various electronic materials, insulating materials, and epoxy cast resin devices. Its products include epoxy tape for smart card terminals, cast resin phase advanced capacitors, and thermosetting resin laminated tubes/rods. The company primarily serves clients in the energy distribution, civil engineering, and offshore sectors. It offers additional services such as R&D, environmental management, and customer support.
Colibrys, a joint company established in 2001 and headquartered in Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland, is a manufacturer, designer, and supplier of micro-electro-mechanical system sensors and electronic machines. The company offers a wide range of products including mechanical power transmissions, power generation systems, and seismic sensors. These products are used in industries such as aerospace, defense, energy, and transportation. Their products are utilized for various applications including measuring acceleration, inclination, and seismic activity, enabling data collection for various critical applications. The company also offers services such as aerial refueling and air delivery systems.
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company Inc., established in 1918 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a chemical manufacturer that makes basic and fine chemicals and functional materials. The company has two business divisions, namely basic chemicals and functional chemicals, and its product portfolio includes electronic industry cleaning agents, MMA derivatives, hydrogen peroxide, xylene separation products, and laminated materials for printed circuit boards. In 1981, the company took the first step towards geothermal power development, and today, it is involved in geothermal power projects in five locations, including the 50,000-kilowatt Sumikawa Geothermal Power Plant, where it commenced operations in 1995.
AGC Inc., founded in Amagasaki, Japan, in 1907 is a supplier of flat, automotive, display glass, chemicals, ceramics and other high-tech materials and components. The company's product portfolio includes Architectural glasses, Automotive glasses, Architectural Materials, performance chemicals and Biopharmaceuticals. Their products are used in markets such as Automotive and Transportation, Telecommunications, Industrial Automation, Healthcare and Medical Devices and Aerospace and Defense. They also offer custom packaging, warehousing, customer service and distribution services.
MADPCB, established in 2004, and based in Shenzhen, China, is a supplier of PCB materials and services. The product portfolio includes a full range of PCB materials and services to fit all the demands of the Printed Circuit Board. The company offers extensive PCB services with technology which includes bare PCB fabrication, assembly, parts, IC programs, design services, and functional quality tests done under one roof. The company is recognized as a one-stop solution Electronic Contract Manufacturer for PCB services.
PCBCart, established in 1986 with headquarters in China and numerous facilities across China, is a manufacturer of printed circuit boards and a provider of PCB assembly services. The company's product line includes the custom PCB manufacture of rigid PCBs, flex PCBs, MCPCBs, and Rogers PCBs. PCBCart's products are used across industries for the production of consumer products, home appliances, automotive electronics, and telecommunications infrastructure. The company also offers turnkey PCB assembly services to meet custom THT, SMT, PoP, and other assembly requirements.
KGK Chemical Corporation, established on October 30, 1979, in Tokorozawa City, Saitama, is a manufacturer and supplier of adhesive tapes and plastic films. The company's product range comprises Molecule Gradient Tape, May Clean Gel, Liquid Crystal Polymer Film, Heat Storage Gel/Thermal Conductive Gel, and Mechanical Fiber Tape. These products offer features like high-strength adhesion, thermal conduction, and heat resistance. They serve diverse industries, including electronics, automotive, housing and building materials, and medical. In addition to its product offerings, the company provides services such as selling multifunctional films, producing viscous adhesive tape, and punching materials like plastic film.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | DuPont. |
28.9%
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| 2 | MADPCB |
11.5%
|
| 3 | AGC Inc. |
11.0%
|
| 4 | PCBCart |
10.1%
|
| 5 | 3M |
9.6%
|
| 6 | RISHO KOGYO CO., LTD. |
7.3%
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| 7 | MITSUBISHI GAS CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC. |
6.0%
|
| 8 | KGK Chemical Corporation |
6.0%
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| 9 | Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. |
5.5%
|
| 10 | Nippon Steel Chemical & Materials Co., Ltd. |
1.4%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the copper clad laminate page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
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*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
Japan
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8 | 66.7% |
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United States of America
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2 | 16.7% |
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China
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2 | 16.7% |
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Nippon Steel Chemical & Materials Co., Ltd.
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In 1989, we succeeded in commercializing two-layer FCCL (adhesive-free copper clad laminate) for the first time in the world. This is our main prod...
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Features ■ELC-4762 (FR-4) FR-4 standard product. Excellent reliability. ■ELC-4970 (CEM-3) Complex shapes can be designed CEM-3 standard product. G...
Nippon Steel Chemical & Materials Co., Ltd.
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In 1989, we succeeded in commercializing two-layer FCCL (adhesive-free copper clad laminate) for the first time in the world. This is our main prod...
Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.
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