Entry into Battery-Recycling to Address Growing Battery Waste and Raw-Material Shortages
First written in FY2024. 5 of 8 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2025-H1. Latest entry: 2026-08-06.
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Achieved".
- 2026-08-06AchievedEarnings
「In particular, the lithium-ion battery recycling pilot plant began operations in April as planned, and we began initiatives to create new businesses and contribute to a sustainable society.」
The first-quarter earnings report confirmed that the battery recycling pilot plant began operations in April. - FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「The pilot plant in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, was completed, and trial operations began in April 2026. Iwaki Technology Center Demonstration pilot plant 3,107 2,311 Internal funds January 2025 April 2026」
The demonstration pilot plant for battery recycling was completed, and trial operations began in April 2026. Total planned investment is ¥3,107 million, of which ¥2,311 million has been paid. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「Construction of the lithium-ion battery recycling pilot plant is progressing as planned, as the company works to contribute to a sustainable society and establish a business foundation.」
Construction of the lithium-ion battery recycling pilot plant is progressing as planned, with total planned investment of ¥3,107 million, ¥1,064 million already paid, and completion scheduled for March 2026. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Construction of the pilot plant in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, began in January 2025. Completion is scheduled for March 2026, after which operations are expected to begin.」
Construction of the lithium-ion battery recycling pilot plant began in January 2025, with completion and start-up scheduled for March 2026. The total planned investment is ¥3,107 million, of which ¥878 million has already been paid. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「To achieve this medium-term management plan, we announced the construction of a pilot plant for lithium-ion battery recycling to strengthen new business areas. Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture Chemicals business Pilot plant for demonstration ¥3.1 billion — January 2025 March 2026」
The equipment plan for the lithium-ion battery recycling business was specified: construction of a demonstration pilot plant in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, with a total investment of ¥3.1 billion, beginning in January 2025 and scheduled for completion in March 2026. - FY2024First statedAnnual report
「In response to the emerging increase in battery waste and shortages of battery raw materials, we regard entering the recycling business as our top priority and are pursuing it vigorously in cooperation with related companies in Japan and around the world.」
Entry into battery recycling was identified as a top priority in response to growing battery waste and shortages of battery raw materials, with cooperation from companies in Japan and overseas.