Categories: biomass

12 October 2023 07:00

NGK Invests 1 Billion Yen, Concludes Subscription Agreement with Biotech Company CHITOSE Group ~ Collaborate on Production Technology Development for Bioproducts Using Ceramic Technologies

NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (hereinafter “NGK”) has decided to invest 1 billion yen and conclude a subscription agreement with CHITOSE BIO EVOLUTION PTE. LTD. (Singapore; CEO: Tomohiro Fujita), the leader of the global bio-economy and the headquarters of the CHITOSE Group (hereinafter “CHITOSE”) who has been conducting the development of algae and other bio business. By using NGK’s proprietary ceramic

26 April 2023 08:00

Participation in a NEDO Green Innovation Fund Project ~ Accelerating Development of Microalgae Separation Technology Using Ceramic Membrane ~

NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (hereinafter NGK) announces that NGK has participated in the “Building of a Japanese global industry based on direct use of CO2 through photosynthesis,” one of the themes for the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) Green Innovation Fund Projects, for which Chitose Laboratory Corp. (Kawasaki City)*1 of the CHITOSE GROUP*2 selected as the planned

Surprising Ceramics.

NGK Insulators (NGK) is a leading company in the field of ceramics. Since its foundation in 1919, NGK has used its unique ceramic technology to provide numerous ground-breaking products that solve social issues. Today, NGK is active in more than 20 countries worldwide, with business foci including mobility, energy, IT and industry.

As one of the largest manufacturers of ceramic substrates for automotive catalytic converters, NGK is actively reducing the strain on our global environment. Furthermore, NGK’s products include the energy storage system “NAS” battery, in addition to the compact, thin and high-energy-density lithium-ion rechargeable “EnerCera” battery line, vital tools for sustainable energy infrastructure.

Through providing innovative, high-quality products, NGK is committed to contributing to our society. In order to create a future where people can coexist with nature, we will continue to develop and provide products that support social infrastructure while preserving the environment.