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Kimura Group expands aluminium casting capabilities with New HQ Plant in Japan
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Kimura Group, a global leader in casting innovation with nearly 100 years of foundry expertise, announced the launch of its Advanced Aluminum HQ Plant at the company's headquarters in Shizuoka, Japan. The new facility, which began operations in February 2026, expands Kimura's capabilities for producing large, thin-wall aluminium castings used in prototype development and small-lot production. Designed to meet the growing demand for increasingly complex aluminium components in the automotive i ...
Itochu and Daikin partner to recover aluminium from commercial air conditioners
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Itochu and Daikin Industries will jointly start a business to recover aluminium from used commercial air conditioners in Japan. The initiative is aimed at increasing the use of recycled materials as Japan looks to reduce its dependence on imported aluminium amid supply chain disruptions linked to conflict in the Middle East. Nearly one-third of Japan's aluminium imports currently come from the region. Under the project, Itochu Metals, a subsidiary of Itochu, will collect used Daikin commercia ...

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Canada and Japan are deepening their critical minerals alliance, seeking to reduce their dependence on Chinese supplies. At Canada's largest-ever trade mission to Tokyo and the Asia-Pacific region, companies from both countries signed commercial agreements worth over CAD 1 billion (USD 706.11 million), exploring joint initiatives to secure future supplies of key minerals. The delegation comprised around 300 participants representing about 180 companies and organisations. Collaboration in area ...
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