An article on the construction of a new Copper Nugget factory was featured in the Industrial News.

The non-ferrous metal business of TOUCHI INTERNATIONAL CORP. was featured in the industry paper "Nikkann Sangyo Shinbun (Japan Metal Bulletin)" July 4, 2019 issue. It introduces the construction of a new copper nugget factory at the company-owned factory in Kasumigaura City, Ibaraki Prefecture, and the expansion of export to China and PVC processing business.

Overview of the Featured Content

The article in Nikkann Sangyo Shinbun extensively covered our non-ferrous metal recycling initiatives. In particular, it detailed the construction plan for the new copper nugget factory at the Ibaraki factory, the $500 million investment for the coming year, and the monthly production target of 1,000 tons. It also mentioned our efforts in PVC processing for export to China, emphasizing our positioning as a comprehensive environmental recycling trading company.

Strengthening of Non-Ferrous Metal Business

Our company acquired a factory in Kasumigaura City, Ibaraki Prefecture in October 2018 and began production of copper nuggets. This feature in Industrial News indicates that our non-ferrous metal business is attracting high attention in the industry. President Ryu Kokushi stated, "It is a great honor to be featured in Industrial News. Through our non-ferrous metal recycling business, we will contribute to building a resource-recycling society."