Graphjet visited by Japanese trading company
Graphjet Technology (GTI) hosted a delegation from a major Japanese trading company to explore potential collaboration in sustainable graphite materials supply. The Japanese company, with ¥30 billion in annual revenue and a 75-year history, serves industry leaders like Toshiba and Hitachi.
The visiting delegation toured Graphjet's R&D facilities to understand the company's proprietary technology that converts palm kernel shells into high-purity synthetic graphite. This patented process significantly reduces carbon emissions compared to traditional methods, aligning with global decarbonization efforts.
Graphjet Technology (GTI) ha ospitato una delegazione di una grande società commerciale giapponese per esplorare possibili collaborazioni nella fornitura sostenibile di materiali in grafite. L'azienda giapponese, con un fatturato annuo di 30 miliardi di ¥ e una storia di 75 anni, serve leader del settore come Toshiba e Hitachi.
La delegazione in visita ha visitato i laboratori di ricerca e sviluppo di Graphjet per approfondire la tecnologia proprietaria che trasforma i gusci di nocciolo di palma in grafite sintetica ad alta purezza. Questo processo brevettato riduce significativamente le emissioni di carbonio rispetto ai metodi tradizionali, in linea con gli sforzi globali di decarbonizzazione.
Graphjet Technology (GTI) recibió a una delegación de una importante empresa comercial japonesa para explorar posibles colaboraciones en el suministro sostenible de materiales de grafito. La empresa japonesa, con ingresos anuales de 30 mil millones de ¥ y una historia de 75 años, atiende a líderes industriales como Toshiba y Hitachi.
La delegación visitante recorrió las instalaciones de I+D de Graphjet para conocer la tecnología propia que convierte las cáscaras de nuez de palma en grafito sintético de alta pureza. Este proceso patentado reduce significativamente las emisiones de carbono en comparación con los métodos tradicionales, alineándose con los esfuerzos globales de descarbonización.
Graphjet Technology (GTI)는 지속 가능한 흑연 소재 공급을 위한 잠재적 협력 가능성을 모색하기 위해 일본의 주요 무역 회사 대표단을 초청했습니다. 연 매출 300억 엔과 75년의 역사를 가진 이 일본 회사는 Toshiba와 Hitachi와 같은 산업 리더들에게 서비스를 제공합니다.
방문한 대표단은 Graphjet의 연구개발 시설을 견학하며 팜 커널 셸을 고순도 합성 흑연으로 전환하는 독자적인 기술을 이해했습니다. 이 특허받은 공정은 전통적인 방법에 비해 탄소 배출을 크게 줄여 전 세계적인 탈탄소화 노력에 부합합니다.
Graphjet Technology (GTI) a accueilli une délégation d'une grande société commerciale japonaise afin d'explorer une collaboration potentielle dans la fourniture durable de matériaux en graphite. L'entreprise japonaise, avec un chiffre d'affaires annuel de 30 milliards de ¥ et une histoire de 75 ans, sert des leaders industriels tels que Toshiba et Hitachi.
La délégation en visite a parcouru les installations de R&D de Graphjet pour comprendre la technologie propriétaire qui transforme les coques de noyaux de palme en graphite synthétique à haute pureté. Ce procédé breveté réduit considérablement les émissions de carbone par rapport aux méthodes traditionnelles, s'alignant ainsi sur les efforts mondiaux de décarbonation.
Graphjet Technology (GTI) empfing eine Delegation eines großen japanischen Handelsunternehmens, um mögliche Kooperationen bei der nachhaltigen Versorgung mit Graphitmaterialien zu erkunden. Das japanische Unternehmen, mit einem Jahresumsatz von 30 Milliarden ¥ und einer 75-jährigen Geschichte, beliefert Branchenführer wie Toshiba und Hitachi.
Die besuchende Delegation besichtigte die F&E-Einrichtungen von Graphjet, um die proprietäre Technologie kennenzulernen, die Palmkerne in hochreinen synthetischen Graphit umwandelt. Dieses patentierte Verfahren reduziert die CO2-Emissionen im Vergleich zu herkömmlichen Methoden erheblich und steht im Einklang mit den globalen Dekarbonisierungsbemühungen.
- Potential partnership with major Japanese trading company with ¥30 billion annual revenue
- Technology validation interest from established industry player serving Toshiba and Hitachi
- Eco-friendly graphite production process using renewable palm kernel shells
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Japanese trading company's visit to Graphjet signals potential supply partnership but lacks concrete deal details or timeline.
Graphjet Technology has hosted a delegation from an unnamed Japanese trading company to discuss supplying sustainable graphite materials. While this signals preliminary interest in Graphjet's proprietary technology, the press release contains no concrete agreement, partnership terms, or timeline for potential collaboration. The Japanese firm, characterized as having
New York, United States, July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Graphjet Technology (“Graphjet” or “the Company”) was honoured to welcome a delegation from a Japanese trading company with international presence for an official visit on JULY 23, 2025 to discuss on the provision of sustainable graphite materials to their customers.
This visit highlights the Japanese trading company’s strong interest in Graphjet’s proprietary technology, which utilize palm kernel shells as a renewable feedstock to produce high purity synthetic graphite. This patented process significantly reduce carbon emissions compared to traditional graphite production methods, aligning with global efforts toward decarbonization and green manufacturing.
With over 75 years of history, this renowned Japanese enterprise is one of the major integrated trading houses in Asia, actively engaged in diverse sectors including aerospace components, advanced machinery and automation systems, and chemical products, it serves industry leaders across multiple sector for customers like Toshiba and Hitachi. With annual revenue of around ¥30 billion, the firm maintains operations in North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia.
During the visit, the delegation toured Graphjet’s R&D production facilities, gaining valuable insights into the company’s manufacturing process and quality assurance system.
“This engagement marks a meaningful step forward in strengthening mutual understanding and laying the groundwork for future collaboration in the field of sustainable graphite and next generation technology.” said Chris Lai the CEO of Graphjet.
Graphjet Technology remains committed to advancing green innovation and building strong partnership with global industry leaders to drive sustainable progress in the graphite and graphene sector.
About Graphjet Technology Sdn. Bhd.
Graphjet Technology Sdn. Bhd. (Nasdaq: GTI) was founded in 2019 in Malaysia as an innovative graphene and graphite producer. Graphjet Technology has the world’s first patented technology to recycle palm kernel shells generated in the production of palm seed oil to produce single layer graphene and artificial graphite. Graphjet’s sustainable production methods utilizing palm kernel shells, a waste agricultural product that is common in Malaysia, will set a new shift in graphite and graphene supply chain of the world. For more information, please visit https://www.graphjettech.com/.
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