Expansion into non-ferrous metal fields other than copper
First written in FY2016. 2 of 5 entries say "Raised", first in FY2023. Latest entry: FY2025.
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- FY2025RaisedAnnual report
「As expressed in the meaning of the company name “ＭＥＲＦ” (MEtal Recycling for the Future), we intend to increase the handling of recycled products made from a broad range of metal resources, not only copper, and invest management resources in areas such as iron and rare metals, both in Japan and overseas. In addition, we aim to expand the value chain in the circular economy.」
The meaning of MERF after the corporate name change is stated explicitly, indicating that the business scope extends beyond iron and rare metals to include expansion of the value chain in the circular economy. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Within the group, we took measures such as increasing procurement from overseas and expanding the range of products handled to include new items such as e-scrap,」
The company is pursuing specific measures to expand the range of products handled beyond copper-related materials, including new items such as e-scrap. - FY2023RaisedAnnual report
「Specifically, in the business field known as “urban mining,” we intend to focus on recovering and recycling precious metals contained in electronic equipment such as PCs and mobile phones, while also investing management resources in areas such as iron and rare metals, both in Japan and overseas.」
The company is specifying the target areas and the scope of management resource investment beyond copper-related operations, covering precious metals from urban mining, iron and rare metals. - FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「The company is currently conducting sales activities focused on acquiring the necessary knowledge and collecting non-copper materials, and aims to expand the volume handled in non-copper fields going forward.」
The company reaffirms acquiring the necessary knowledge, strengthening relationships with specialized companies, and expanding the collection and volume handled of non-copper materials as measures to expand its business fields. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「To this end, it is necessary to develop personnel with expertise in areas other than copper and strengthen relationships with companies specializing in those areas. The company is currently conducting sales activities focused on acquiring the necessary knowledge and collecting non-copper materials, and aims to expand the volume handled in non-copper fields going forward.」
The company identifies acquiring knowledge outside the copper field, developing specialized personnel, strengthening relationships with trading partners and expanding collection as measures.