UACJ Corporation has established the R&D Center (Thailand) as an R&D base for aluminum materials, which have growing markets in Asia, opening date is October 1, 2018. R&D Center (Thailand) is UACJ's third research and development base following Japan and United States as part of its globalization of research and development, and located in the vicinity of Bangkok (Thailand) offering an easy access to the UACJ's production bases and customers in the ASEAN region. The UACJ Group regards Thailand as a core production base in ASEAN, and has established UACJ (Thailand) Co.

Ltd., a core factory, which is expanding now. Establishing the R&D Center (Thailand) will enable UACJ to provide quick and accurate technological services to the customers in the ASEAN region and develop new products and technologies according to regional needs. Head of center is Yasuhiro Hosomi (UACJ Executive Officer Vice Chef Executive of Research and Development Division).