Tanaka Kikinzoku

TANAKA Strengthens Electrical Contact Supply System in China by Making Metalor's Subsidiary in China a Wholly Owned Subsidiary to Enhance Production Capabilities

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Silver, Acquisition, Métaux Précieux SA Métalor, Head, International, Tanaka Kikinzoku, Tanaka, Metal

New company name is METALOR TANAKA Electrical Materials (Suzhou) Ltd.

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  • New company name is METALOR TANAKA Electrical Materials (Suzhou) Ltd.
    TOKYO, Feb 28, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K.
  • Metalor Suzhou is Metalor's subsidiary in China, and this acquisition of shares makes Metalor Suzhou a wholly-owned subsidiary of TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo.
  • The subsidiary has been renamed METALOR TANAKA Electrical Materials (Suzhou) Ltd., and its system of directors will be changed.
  • Therefore, TANAKA aims to continuously expand business in China by integrating TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo's production knowledge with Metalor Suzhou's resources to expand production capabilities and build a system for stable supply.

TANAKA Contributes to Ambix Life Science Fund, a U.S. Medical Device Venture Fund

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Monday, September 6, 2021
Finance, Academic journals, Financial markets, Ambix, Medtronic, Venture capital, Tanaka Kikinzoku

(Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), which is a subsidiary of TANAKA Holdings Co., Ltd. and operates the TANAKA Precious Metals manufacturing business, announced today that TANAKA made an equity contribution to Ambix Life Science Fund I, L.P., a medical device venture fund managed by Ambix Venture Management, LLC, a U.S.-based venture capital management company ("Ambix Ventures").

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  • (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), which is a subsidiary of TANAKA Holdings Co., Ltd. and operates the TANAKA Precious Metals manufacturing business, announced today that TANAKA made an equity contribution to Ambix Life Science Fund I, L.P., a medical device venture fund managed by Ambix Venture Management, LLC, a U.S.-based venture capital management company ("Ambix Ventures").
  • TANAKA provides precious metal components and materials to medical device manufacturers and participates in development projects, cooperating with and contributing to development in the healthcare field.
  • About Ambix Life Science Fund and Aaron Berez, MD
    Ambix Life Science Fund I, L.P. is a medical device venture fund managed by Ambix Venture Management, LLC, a U.S.-based venture capital management company.
  • Overview of Ambix Life Science Fund I, L.P.
    Fund name: Ambix Life Science Fund I, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership
    The fund is a relatively new fund based around a long-standing syndicate of medical device investors.

TANAKA Memorial Foundation Announces Recipients of Precious Metals Research Grants

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Precious metals, Tanaka Kikinzoku, Metal

TOKYO, Mar 31, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - The TANAKA Memorial Foundation's Representative Director, Hideya Okamoto, announced the recipients of the FY2020 Precious Metals Research Grants.

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  • TOKYO, Mar 31, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - The TANAKA Memorial Foundation's Representative Director, Hideya Okamoto, announced the recipients of the FY2020 Precious Metals Research Grants.
  • The TANAKA Memorial Foundation undertakes programs designed to foster developments in new precious metal fields while contributing to the advancement of science, technology, and socio-economics for the overall enrichment of society.
  • The recipients and an overview of the Precious Metals Research Grants are indicated below.
  • - Provision of grants for scientific and technological research related to precious metals.

TANAKA Receives 2020 Technology Award from Catalyst Manufacturers Association, Japan

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Thursday, October 29, 2020
Tanaka Kikinzoku, Catalysis, Catalyst, Economic catalyst

(Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), which operates the TANAKA Precious Metals manufacturing business, has received the 2020 Technology Award from the Catalyst Manufacturers Association, Japan, (CMAJ).

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  • (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), which operates the TANAKA Precious Metals manufacturing business, has received the 2020 Technology Award from the Catalyst Manufacturers Association, Japan, (CMAJ).
  • Hitoshi Kubo, from TANAKA, and Yasunori Iwai, from QST, received the award and gave an acceptance speech at the 2020 CMAJ award ceremony, held online on October 14.
  • The hydrophobic precious metal catalyst for which the Technology Award was received was developed through a collaboration between TANAKA and QST.
  • [2020 Technology Award from Catalyst Manufacturers Association, Japan]
    Catalyst Manufacturers Association, Japan, was founded to promote the sound development of Japan's catalyst industry, including companies manufacturing catalysts, producing catalyst-related materials, and dealing with catalyst products.

TANAKA Develops "TRuST" Precursor for CVD/ALD Processes; Using Liquid Ruthenium Precursor to Achieve World's Highest Vapor Pressures

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Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Chemistry, Chemical elements, Physical sciences, Precious metals, Ruthenium compounds, Thin film deposition, Semiconductor device fabrication, Tanaka Kikinzoku, Ruthenium, Chemical vapor deposition of ruthenium, Atomic layer deposition

(Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), which operates the TANAKA Precious Metals manufacturing business, has developed a new liquid ruthenium precursor named "TRuST" for CVD[1] and ALD[2] processes.

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  • (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), which operates the TANAKA Precious Metals manufacturing business, has developed a new liquid ruthenium precursor named "TRuST" for CVD[1] and ALD[2] processes.
  • CVD and ALD processes enable the formation of films with superior step coverage on various types of base substrate.
  • TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo has developed a range of precious metal precursors over the years, including ruthenium precursors.
  • As a result, this compound has the world's highest vapor pressure over 100 times higher than that of previous liquid ruthenium precursors.

TANAKA Wins Award in Industry of FY2019 FCDIC Honoring System

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Thursday, September 10, 2020
Precious metals, Tanaka Kikinzoku, Chiyoda, Tokyo, Industries

TOKYO, Sept 10, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - TANAKA Holdings Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Koichiro Tanaka) announced today that TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K.

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  • TOKYO, Sept 10, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - TANAKA Holdings Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Koichiro Tanaka) announced today that TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K.
  • (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), which operates the TANAKA Precious Metals manufacturing business, has won the "Award in Industry" under the FY2019 FCDIC Honoring System, which is run by the Fuel Cell Development Information Center (FCDIC).
  • The award was given in recognition of the contribution TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo brought over the years to industries in the field of fuel cell catalysts.
  • Awards ceremony - Tomoyuki Tada, Executive Officer of TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo
    A certificate of commendation was presented at the "FY2019 FCDIC Honoring System Awards Ceremony" held on September 9th at Sola City Conference Center (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo).

TANAKA Memorial Foundation to Offer Precious Metals Research Grants of up to 5 Million Yen

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Precious metals, Currency, Tanaka Kikinzoku, Metal, Japanese yen

TOKYO, Sept 1, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - The TANAKA Memorial Foundation (Representative Director: Hideya Okamoto) announced that it will take applications for research themes for FY2020 Precious Metals Research Grants between September 1 (Tue) and November 30 (Mon).

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  • TOKYO, Sept 1, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - The TANAKA Memorial Foundation (Representative Director: Hideya Okamoto) announced that it will take applications for research themes for FY2020 Precious Metals Research Grants between September 1 (Tue) and November 30 (Mon).
  • Applications will be accepted from Japanese educational institutions and public research institutes conducting research and development using precious metals.
  • In this 22nd year of the research grant, recipients will receive 5 million yen for the Platinum Award, 2 million yen for the Gold Award, 1 million yen for the Silver Award, 1 million yen for the Young Researcher Award, and 300,000 yen for the Encouragement Award.
  • Applications for the Precious Metals Research Grants are open to themes in all fields related to new technology and research and development in which precious metals can make a contribution.

TANAKA Selected in Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry's 2020 Global Niche Top Companies

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Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Precious metals, Tanaka Kikinzoku, Chiyoda, Tokyo, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Economy of Japan, Economy of Asia, Japan

TOKYO, Aug 5, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - TANAKA Holdings Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Koichiro Tanaka) announced today that TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K.

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  • TOKYO, Aug 5, 2020 - (ACN Newswire) - TANAKA Holdings Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Koichiro Tanaka) announced today that TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K.
  • (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), which operates the TANAKA Precious Metals manufacturing business, has been selected and awarded by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) as one of its "Global Niche Top Companies Selection 100" (GNT Companies Selection 100) and has just received the certification.
  • Companies selected in the GNT Companies Selection 100 are being recognized by METI for excelling in niche sectors of global markets or for being outstanding companies with businesses focused on parts or materials with increasing importance for supply chain in a changing international landscape.
  • On June 30, 2020, METI announced the selection of 113 companies for its 2020 GNT Companies Selection 100.

Genpact Appoints New Representative Director Japan to Strengthen Digital Business

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Monday, October 8, 2018
Technology, Genpact, Business, Chiyoda, Tokyo, Tanaka Kikinzoku, Digital transformation, General Electric, Economy of the United States

(Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo), the Japanese subsidiary of Genpact (NYSE: G), a global professional services firm focused on delivering digital transformation, today announced that it has appointed Junichi Tanaka as the new Representative Director Japan to strengthen Genpact's digital transformation business in the Japan market.

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  • (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo), the Japanese subsidiary of Genpact (NYSE: G), a global professional services firm focused on delivering digital transformation, today announced that it has appointed Junichi Tanaka as the new Representative Director Japan to strengthen Genpact's digital transformation business in the Japan market.
  • "We are thrilled to have Mr. Tanaka, a recognized business leader in driving digital transformation, join us as Genpact's leader for Japan.
  • Under his leadership, we will strengthen our presence in Japan to accelerate and comprehensively enable Japanese companies to achieve end-to-end business transformation."
  • By Mr. Tanaka's appointment as Genpact's leader of Japan, I expect that Genpact will further strengthen the business base in Japan and be able to create additional corporate value through digital transformation."