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AISIN TAKAOKA CO., LTD., the subsidiary of AISIN CORPORATION has begun a demonstration experiment using the biofuel “Bio-M-Coke^*1,” developed by AISIN TAKAOKA, on the production lines of a total of 10 partner companies^*2.

AISIN TAKAOKA has previously conducted demonstration experiments^*3 on its own production lines and has completed evaluations confirming that cokes^*4 used in the iron melting process (cupola furnace^*5) can be fully replaced with the biofuel “Bio-M-Coke.” Looking ahead, the company plans to expand external demonstrations by the fiscal year 2025, and based on the results of these external demonstrations, it aims to start sales around autumn 2025.

“Bio-M-Coke” is a biofuel produced from palm kernel shells, a byproduct of the process of refining palm oil. While it emits CO₂ during fuel combustion, the oil palm absorbs CO₂ during its growth, making it a carbon-neutral fuel. AISIN TAKAOKA is preparing for production of “Bio-M-Coke” by establishing a local subsidiary, ATP BIO INDONESIA (West Kalimantan, Indonesia), in August 2024. The company aims to contribute to reducing the overall environmental impact on society by promoting sustainable energy to address the challenges of CO₂ emissions in the casting industry.

*1: Brand name registration pending
*2: Partner companies include Toyota Industries Corporation (Kariya, Aichi), IJTT Co., Ltd. (Yokohama, Kanagawa), Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Yokohama, Kanagawa), and Kurimoto, Ltd. (Osaka, Osaka), among others, totaling 10 companies.
*3: AISIN TAKAOKA Demonstration Results
 Implementation Details: Demonstration experiment replacing cokes with “Bio-M-Coke” 100%
 Implementation Period: January 2024 - Ongoing (as of April 2025)
 Implementation Location: AISIN TAKAOKA CO., LTD.
 Demonstration Results: Conducted a demonstration experiment with 100% replacement at both the headquarters factory (FCD material) and the Kira factory (FC material), confirming stable operations without changes in equipment status, molten metal temperature, or molten metal composition.
*4: Cupola furnace: A vertical furnace used for melting cast iron for manufacturing castings
*5: Cokes: A fuel that remains after the dry distillation (carbonization) of coal, leaving only the carbon portion

＜Company Outline＞
AISIN TAKAOKA CO., LTD.
Head Office Location： 1 Tennoh, Takaokashinmachi, Toyota-City, Aichi-Pref., 473-8501, Japan
Representatives： Makoto Okuda
Business Activities： Iron casting, machining and metal-forming operations, (mainly for automotive products) also manufacture and sale of audio products
Corporate Site： https://www.at-takaoka.co.jp/english/