TOKYO, July 16, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), a company engaged in the industrial precious metals business of TANAKA, today announced that "TANAKA H2 Nexus", one of Japan's largest 500 kW pure hydrogen fuel cell power generation facilities, began operation on July 8, 2026, at the TANAKA Shonan Fuel Cell Power Plant in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The facility demonstrates TANAKA's commitment to support the transition to a hydrogen society not only as a material supplier of hydrogen technologies, but also as a user of hydrogen energy. It serves as an operational platform for hydrogen utilization, enabling the company to gain practical operational expertise that will support future technology development and business initiatives. A ceremony commemorating the commencement of operations was also held on July 8, 2026.

The facility also demonstrates TANAKA's commitment not only as a material supplier of hydrogen technologies but also as a user of hydrogen energy. Through the practical operation of the fuel cell power plant, TANAKA will accumulate knowledge and operational expertise related to hydrogen utilization and apply these insights to future technology development and business expansion, while supporting the broader adoption of hydrogen energy.

Background and Purpose of the Facility Installation

Since the 1980s, TANAKA has conducted research and development in the fields of fuel cells and hydrogen-related technologies based on its precious metal processing technologies. Currently, it has a world-leading supply record for precious metal catalysts for fuel cells. The company also develops and manufactures a broad range of technologies supporting the realization of a hydrogen society, including water electrolysis catalysts, gas reforming catalysts, precious metal-plated electrodes, and hydrogen permeable membranes.

The installation of this facility is intended to further advance TANAKA's fuel cell technologies developed over decades, while leveraging the insights gained through the practical use of hydrogen energy and business growth, thereby contributing to the realization of a hydrogen society.

In recent years, the use of hydrogen energy has expanded worldwide as the global transition toward decarbonization continues to accelerate. In the manufacturing sector as well, expectations for hydrogen are growing as a means to achieve both lower CO₂ emissions and a stable energy supply.

Powered by pure hydrogen, the facility is capable of supplying approximately 34% of the electricity consumed by TANAKA's nearby Shonan Plant when operating at maximum capacity, according to TANAKA's estimates. The facility marks an important step toward TANAKA's long-term goal of reducing CO₂ emissions while ensuring a stable energy supply through the practical use of hydrogen-powered electricity generation.

About the Ceremony Marking the Start of Operations

At the ceremony marking the start of operations, TANAKA presented an overview of the facility, the background behind the project, and its hydrogen business initiatives.

Representatives from the City of Hiratsuka, the City of Kawasaki, and Kanagawa Prefecture, who supported the project, attended the ceremony and delivered congratulatory remarks.

In addition, Toshiba Corporation, which supplied the fuel cell power generation system, gave a presentation on the installed equipment, while FC-Cubic provided an overview of trends in the hydrogen industry. Representatives involved in the construction of the facility and the procurement of hydrogen also attended, highlighting the significance of the project and TANAKA's ongoing commitment to advancing the realization of a hydrogen society.

At the ribbon-cutting ceremony held at the TANAKA Shonan Fuel Cell Power Plant in Hiratsuka, Koichiro Tanaka, Group CEO, TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd., delivered the remarks expressing his appreciation, stating:

"Today, I am very pleased that one of Japan's largest 500 kW pure hydrogen fuel cell power generation facilities has begun operation here in Shonan. The commencement of operations of this facility marks a new step forward—not only in developing and providing technologies that support the hydrogen society, but also in demonstrating their value through real-world application and sharing that value with society. We will continue contributing to the realization of a sustainable society through our precious metal technologies and hydrogen energy, while continuing to take the challenge of creating a better future for the next generation."

In his presentation, Tomoyuki Tada, COO, TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd., stated:

"Until now, TANAKA has contributed to the advancement of hydrogen technologies by developing precious metal-based materials. With the commencement of operations of this facility, we are now beginning to operate as a user of hydrogen energy ourselves. This will enable us to identify operational challenges under real-world operating conditions and share our findings. Going forward, we will further strengthen collaboration with our partner companies and work with stakeholders across the hydrogen industry to address these challenges, thereby helping realize a hydrogen society."

TANAKA will continue to leverage the expertise built over decades of research and development in hydrogen-related technologies to help realize a hydrogen society while advancing decarbonization.

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About TANAKA

Since its foundation in 1885, TANAKA has built a portfolio of products to support a diversified range of business uses focused on precious metals. TANAKA is a leader in Japan regarding the volume of precious metals it handles. Over many years, TANAKA has manufactured and sold precious metal products for industry and provided precious metals in such forms as jewelry and assets. As precious metals specialists, all Group companies in Japan and worldwide collaborate on manufacturing, sales, and technology development to offer a full range of products and services. With 5,778 employees, the group’s consolidated net sales for the fiscal year ended December 2025 were 1,097,813 million yen.

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KARIYA, JAPAN, June 27, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - DENSO Corporation has formulated a new DENSO Group environmental policy, “Eco Vision 2035,” to address environmental challenges. Under this vision, as environmental issues such as climate change, water shortages and resources become increasingly severe and complex year by year, DENSO aims to thoroughly reduce the environmental impact of its own business activities. At the same time, leveraging its strengths in technology and manufacturing, DENSO seeks to provide society with “positive environmental value*1” that contributes to achieving neutrality across society.

DENSO aims to contribute to the creation of an advanced mobility society while achieving both environmental sustainability and business growth. To this end, the company will continue to promote environmental management, striving not only to reduce environmental impact across all aspects of its operations—including products and manufacturing—but also to create economic value through environmental initiatives. As a long-term guideline, DENSO formulates an “Eco Vision” every ten years. Under “Eco Vision 2025”, established in fiscal 2016, DENSO worked to halve its energy consumption and promoted initiatives such as achieving zero emissions of waste, reducing water usage, and realizing environmentally friendly production sites.*2

Building on these achievements and taking into account changes in the social and business environment, DENSO has now established “Eco Vision 2035” as a new guideline for the next decade.

Under Eco Vision 2035, DENSO will focus on three key areas:

• Climate Change (Carbon Neutral)
• Resource Circulation (Circular Economy)
• Nature Positive (Harmony with Nature)

Across these areas, DENSO will drive three transformations:

• Expanding neutrality
• Fostering positive impact
• Developing people and partnerships that create environmental value

Expanding Neutrality

In addition to advancing carbon neutrality, DENSO will newly aim to expand its efforts to achieve neutrality (zero impact) in the nature-positive domain. Specifically, DENSO will work to reduce and neutralize environmental impact throughout the supply chain and address water risks in regions facing water shortages by collaborating with local communities and stakeholders.

Fostering Positive Impact

DENSO will continue to strengthen biodiversity initiatives while contributing to reducing environmental impact across society in the fields of carbon neutrality and circular economy. Specifically, DENSO is developing CO2 capture technologies*3 to promote carbon recycling by actively capturing and reusing emitted CO2. In addition, DENSO is advancing the development of hydrogen utilization technologies*4—hydrogen being a clean energy source that does not emit CO2—to contribute to achieving carbon neutrality across society. Furthermore, in the circular economy field, DENSO is advancing the development of advanced automated precision dismantling technologies*5 and promoting the establishment of systems for resource circulation from end-of-life vehicles to new vehicles.

Developing People and Partnerships that Create Environmental Value

To advance these initiatives, a key priority is developing people and partnerships that create environmental value. As part of efforts to encourage each employee to deepen their interest and engagement in environmental issues and take action, DENSO will introduce systems that link individual goals with its materiality (priority issues), which have long included environmental aspects. Through these initiatives, the company will promote organization-wide transformation in awareness and behavior.

Key Concept 1 of Eco Vision 2035

Key Concept 2 of Eco Vision 2035

Under “Eco Vision 2035”, DENSO will accelerate the creation of environmental value and continue contributing to the realization of a sustainable society.

To find out more about DENSO ECO VISION 2035, visit
https://www.denso.com/global/en/about-us/sustainability/environment/

*1 “Environmental value” refers to the effect of reducing the impact on the global environment.
*2 The final results report for DENSO Eco Vision 2025 is scheduled to be announced in October 2026.
[Reference Information]
*3 DENSO’s initiatives for COâ‚‚ capture:
https://www.denso.com/global/en/driven-base/project/carbon_recycle/
*4 DENSO’s initiatives for hydrogen utilization:
https://www.denso.com/global/en/driven-base/features/hydrogen/
*5 Initiative for the Automated Precision Dismantling System:
https://www.denso.com/global/en/driven-base/project/circular-economy/

Zurich, June 19, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi Energy, a global leader in electrification, today announced a major expansion of its North American transformer insulation business through signing a definitive agreement to acquire Canduct Group. The investment addresses a critical bottleneck in the region's transformer supply chain by expanding the company’s North America regional insulation and components capabilities, strengthening resilience, and accelerating the delivery of essential grid infrastructure. 

Hitachi Energy’s acquisition of Canduct is expected to close at the beginning of the third calendar quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

Canduct, headquartered in Ontario, Canada, is a leading manufacturer of transformer insulation kits and components, serving original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and repair companies across the U.S. and Canada. Founded in 1982, the company has supplied high-quality transformer insulation solutions to Hitachi Energy for over two decades. By integrating Canduct’s operations and more than 300 employees, Hitachi Energy will expand its capabilities to deliver critical transformer components needed to support the unprecedented growth in electricity demand. 

“Hitachi Energy is strengthening its leadership in transformer insulation through this strategic expansion in North America,” said Bruno Melles, CEO of Business Unit Transformers, Hitachi Energy. “By acquiring Canduct Group, we are expanding regional capabilities, strengthening supply chains for insulation kits and components, and supporting the growing demand for electrification across the region.”

For over a century, Hitachi Energy has been a trusted supplier for transformer insulation and components to OEMs and distributors of power and distribution transformers worldwide. As  essential components of power infrastructure, transformers and their components, including bushings, tap-changers, insulation materials and accessories play a critical role in ensuring the safe and reliable operation of electricity networks.

About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next. With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20billion USD. https://www.hitachienergy.com
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About Hitachi, Ltd.

Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT(Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi aims to be a global leader in continuously transforming social infrastructure through digital, contributing to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates worldwide across four sectors – Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries – as well as a Strategic SIB Business Unit focused on new growth areas. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi creates value by combining data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2025 (ended March 31, 2026) totaled 10,586.7 billion yen, with 606 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 290,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at www.hitachi.com. 

TOKYO, Japan, June 17, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) will add three new high-output models — GXE4.0D, GXE6.0D and GXE9.0D — to its eGX Series and begin supplying them to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) customers this fall, starting from Japan and expanding supply in stages into other regions such as Europe and the U.S.

Building on its long history of providing power sources, including general-purpose engines, to OEMs of commercial-grade work equipment, Honda is now expanding its supply of electric power units to those OEMs.

Honda will unveil three new models for the first time globally, at the 8th International Construction & Survey Productivity Improvement EXPO (CSPI 2026), which will be held from June 17 through 20 at Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan. 

Since their introduction in 2021, eGX Series electric power unit models with a maximum output of 1.8 kW, have been adopted by work equipment manufacturers, primarily for small-sized equipment such as rammers and plate compactors. Leveraging unique advantages of electric power units, including low noise and zero exhaust emissions during use, work equipment powered by Honda eGX models is being utilized in work environments where reduced noise and exhaust emissions is required. This includes places where it is difficult to secure adequate ventilation, residential neighborhoods and nighttime construction sites. Furthermore, compared to conventional gasoline-powered engines, the eGX Series power units are easier to start and require less maintenance, such as routine servicing and replacement of consumable parts, which contributes to a reduction of the burden on operators and an improvement in work efficiency.

In the meantime, for work equipment that requires higher power output, such as excavators and high-pressure washers, gasoline and diesel engines continue to be preferred, as the output of existing electric power units is insufficient for such applications.

The three new high-output models, GXE4.0D, GXE6.0D and GXE9.0D, leverage motor components developed for Honda electric motorcycles and deliver maximum outputs of 3.7 kW, 6.0 kW, and 8.7 kW*1, respectively. These high-output models are suitable for construction and industrial equipment that require a higher power output range and will significantly expand the scope of applications for the eGX Series.

Moreover, these new eGX Series models use Honda Mobile Power Pack e: (MPP) swappable battery as their power source, enabling continuous use of the equipment by swapping a depleted battery for a pre-charged battery, which contributes to the reduction of operational downtime. Furthermore, the MPP can also be used to power Honda electric motorcycles such as BENLY e: and EM1 e: and as a standardized battery for a wide variety of electric equipment. 

Prior to today’s announcement, Honda has supplied these high-output eGX power units and MPPs to some construction equipment manufacturers in Japan as validation models. Through their use in actual work sites, Honda has ensured that these eGX models deliver performance, durability, and usability at the level required for construction equipment. Building on the experience and insights gained through these pre-launch applications, Honda will introduce these new eGX Series models as mass-production models for global markets, designed to meet a diverse range of applications and market needs.

Furthermore, by offering these new models as a system consisting of a separate motor unit, battery box, and interface unit, Honda enables work equipment manufacturers to design products with greater flexibility, thereby supporting electrification of their products.

Honda will continue to contribute to the reduction of environmental impact of the construction and industrial sectors through the expansion of its lineup of electrified power products in the market. 

*1 Maximum output of motor unit alone

Key features of high-output eGX models — GXE4.0D, GXE6.0D and GXE9.0D

Motor performance

• Adopts a motor that shares components with Honda electric motorcycles and features an optimized magnetic circuit and structural design.
• Inherits the reliability and durability proven by GX Series engines, and features a robust structure sufficient for construction equipment applications that require high vibration resistance and durability in various environments.
• Features sufficient cooling performance to support continuous operation of high-output work equipment.
• Complies with EU harmonized standards.

High compatibility with Honda GX Series engines

• In consideration of compatibility with GX Series engines, the size of the flange mounting area and shaft dimensions were made the same as those of the GX200 engine.

Adoption of Honda Mobile Power Pack e: swappable battery

• Adopts lithium-ion battery with a storage capacity of 1.3 kWh or more, which can be used as a power source for various electric mobility products and equipment applications.
• The ability to swap a depleted battery for a pre-charged battery, enables users to continue working without any charging downtime.

Convenience of electric power unit

• The eGX power units enable clean and low-noise work in places where it is difficult to secure adequate ventilation such as inside underground tunnels, and work environments where maintaining quiet is required, such as during nighttime construction work in/near residential areas.
• Starts easily with simple switch operation.
• Reduces maintenance work (No need for various maintenance, parts replacement and cleaning work required for engines.)
• Contributes to a reduction of substances with environmental impact (HC, NOx and CO2).

Key specifications

Honda participation in the International Construction& Survey Productivity Improvement EXPO (CSPI)

Driven by its desire to “help people daily lives with technology,” Honda has been offering a wide variety of power products — including generators, lawn mowers and tillers — to fulfill the needs of customers around the world. In the area of power units, while providing general-purpose engines globally, Honda is also expanding its lineup of electric products in response to increasingly stringent environmental regulations, particularly in advanced nations.

This year, Honda will exhibit for the first time at the Construction & Survey Productivity Improvement Expo (CSPI 2026), showcasing the eGX electric power unit series as well as commercial-grade electric products expected to be utilized at a wide range of worksites. The Honda booth will showcase initiatives Honda is taking to contribute to electrification in the construction and industrial sectors.

Overview of CSPI 2026 

• Organizer: International Construction & Survey Productivity Improvement EXPO Executive Committee
• Dates: June 17 – 20, 2026
• Venue: Makuhari Messe Halls 1-8, Outdoor Exhibition Hall, Outdoor Exhibition Hall ANNEX, (in Chiba, Japan)
• Official website: URL：https://cspi-expo.com/
• Honda booth location: Exhibition Hall 5, No. 15-41 

List of items to be on display at the Honda booth (plans):

• Power products (electric models)
• eGX Series (GXE2.0H, GXE4.0D, GXE6.0D, GXE9.0D）
• Honda Mobile Power Pack e:
• Honda Power Pod e:
• Honda Power Pack Exchanger e:

Power products (gasoline-powered engines)

• iGX430 Concept model
• iGX800 

Electric motorcycle model

• GYRO CANOPY e:

Products of other manufacturers equipped with eGX and Honda Mobile Power Pack e:

• Electric micro excavator: PC01E-2 (Komatsu)
• Electric hand guided roller: HV620evo (Sakai Heavy Industries, Ltd.)
• Self-propelled line marking machine: GM-601 (Gakunan Koki Co., Ltd.)
• High-pressure washer: MKW1513MF (HMPP concept) (Maruyama Mfg. Co., Inc.)
• Light tower: LB20LM-H (Light Boy Co., Ltd.)
• Light tower: LED Field Light F1 (Nissei Industries Co., Ltd.)
• Light tower: PL-241SLB (Denyo Co., Ltd.)
• Charger: Compact battery swapping unit (Gachaco Inc.) 

TOKYO, June 17, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Eisai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Haruo Naito, “Eisai”) today announced a strategic investment supported by the UK Government under the Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (LSIMF), subject to terms and conditions, at its manufacturing site in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, to establish supply chain and packaging capabilities for current and future medicines that require cold-chain management, including lecanemab.

LSIMF is a capital grants scheme designed to strengthen life sciences manufacturing capabilities in the UK and enhance supply resilience against future health emergencies. The investment aligns with the UK Government’s policy to reinforce domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing and reflects Eisai’s long-term commitment to the United Kingdom.

Haruo Naito, Chief Executive Officer at Eisai Co., Ltd., said, “This strategic investment reflects our long-term commitment to strengthening resilient supply capabilities for our innovative medicines and pipeline products, while further deepening our long-standing relationship with the United Kingdom. We greatly value the opportunity to work collaboratively with the UK Government in strengthening life sciences manufacturing and healthcare resilience for the future.”

Science Minister Lord Vallance said, “Building world-class manufacturing capabilities here in the UK will secure the supply of vital medicines, including treatments for Alzheimer's disease, that can transform lives. Eisai's government-backed investment will also support the creation of new skilled jobs in Hatfield and is another example of the benefits of international companies investing in the UK – bolstering our reputation as a life sciences hub while growing our economy.”

The overall investment will help expand Eisai’s advanced manufacturing capabilities at the site in Hatfield, broadening its role beyond traditional oral solid dose operations to support the packaging and supply of temperature-controlled medicines for injection and infusion. Additionally, Eisai will be able to transition from reliance on external contract manufacturers to an in-house packaging model, enhancing supply stability and flexibility. The investment includes facilities capable of handling temperature-controlled products, including the expansion of goods receipt and dispatch functions, construction of ambient and cold-chain warehouses, and installation of packaging buildings and packaging lines. The project is being implemented in multiple phases, with a total investment from Eisai of approximately £48 million.

Through this investment, the Hatfield site will strengthen its role as a global manufacturing hub serving multiple regions, including Europe, the Middle East and Africa. In addition, enhanced production flexibility, capability for multi-language and small-batch packaging, and advanced quality management will support Eisai’s global supply network.

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