Toyo Seikan signs an agreement with UACJ

Toyo Seikan signs an agreement with UACJ to promote horizontal recycling of aluminum cans.

Toyo Seikan Group Holdings, and UACJ Corporation signed a business alliance agreement last February to jointly explore ways to further promote the horizontal recycling of aluminum cans.

The partnership between these two large companies became effective in order to produce and market aluminum bottles with a greater environmental impact, thanks to the use of the technologies and know-how that both companies possess. In addition, to further promote the horizontal recycling of aluminum cans “CAN to CAN”, they will explore the possibility of collaborating in activities to promote the collection and recycling of used aluminum cans throughout the value chain.

Japan is positioned as one of the most environmentally friendly countries, thanks to the fact that the amount of recycled aluminum beverage cans has reached a rate of 97%, according to the latest data recorded. It has become evident that the amount of recyclable aluminum contained in the total can, both body and lid, is below the 60% percentage.

CO2 emissions during the production of recycled aluminum ingots are approximately 3% of those of new ingots, so a higher recycling rate will drastically reduce emissions.

To have a smaller carbon footprint, companies are looking for other ways to contain their products instead of using traditional cans made of aluminum. This includes an effort to reduce carbon dioxide emissions related to the entire beverage packaging process.

The origin of this entrepreneurial company dates back to Japan. They wish to provide a service for the betterment of society with the purpose of elaborating products with raw materials that benefit economic welfare.

There are six branches in which the Group is working: flat rolled products, automotive market components, extrusion and foil. This company is a leading supplier in the metallurgical field, offering foundry and forging services, as well as precision machined components. Its products include aluminum materials for various uses.