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イクヨオートモーティブ and Earth Corporation Begin Joint Development Using the “MA-T System”

イクヨオートモーティブ, a subsidiary of イクヨ, and Earth Corporation have begun jointly developing technology using Earth Corporation’s MA-T System® to streamline surface treatment and painting and printing processes for polypropylene resin automotive parts.

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Announced details

MA-T System® (aqueous solution of chlorite ions generated as needed)
Applicable field (uses covered by this announcement)
Automotive parts manufacturingSurface modification of polypropylene resin partsPainting and printing processesDecoration and printing of automotive interior and exterior partsPlastic Products
Launch date5 August 2026 (joint development commenced; actual)
Relationship between the counterparty and the company
IKUYO CO.,LTD.7273
Relationship with the Company

イクヨオートモーティブ株式会社 is our subsidiary. イクヨオートモーティブ and Earth Corporation are jointly developing the technology.

CounterpartyEarth Corporation

Head office: 2-12-1 Kanda Tsukasa-machi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; representative: President and CEO Kawabata Katsuyoshi (川端克宜); business: manufacture, sale, import and export of pharmaceuticals, quasi-drugs, medical equipment, household products and other products

In this announcement the company addresses none of Contract Value / Offering price / Impact on Business Performance.

Announced details
ItemDetails
Names of Products / Services CoveredMA-T System® (aqueous solution of chlorite ions generated as needed)
CounterpartyEarth Corporation
Counterparty overviewHead office: 2-12-1 Kanda Tsukasa-machi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; representative: President and CEO Kawabata Katsuyoshi (川端克宜); business: manufacture, sale, import and export of pharmaceuticals, quasi-drugs, medical equipment, household products and other products
Relationship with the Companyイクヨオートモーティブ株式会社 is our subsidiary. イクヨオートモーティブ and Earth Corporation are jointly developing the technology.
Launch date5 August 2026 (joint development commenced; actual)
Applicable areaAutomotive parts manufacturing, Surface modification of polypropylene resin parts, Painting and printing processes, Decoration and printing of automotive interior and exterior parts, Plastic Products
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Contract ValueOffering priceContract DateAward/certification nameAwarding / certifying bodyRegistration number and expiry dateLocationLocation scaleQuantitative EffectsUsage historyImpact on Business PerformanceSource

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To address the automotive industry’s need to reduce environmental impact and improve manufacturing efficiency, and to resolve issues with polypropylene resin, to which paints and inks do not readily adhere.

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