Nichias Forms Capital and Business Alliance with Helical Fusion, Joins as Official Partner of Helical Fusion
Nichias Corporation has announced a capital and business alliance with Helical Fusion, a company aiming to commercialize fusion energy, and will participate as an official partner in Helical Fusion's 'Helix Program.' This partnership aims to create new value by leveraging Nichias's 'Cut and Hold' technology in the fusion energy sector.
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Nichias Corporation (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Katsumi Kametsu; hereinafter "Nichias") is pleased to report again on the capital and business alliance with Helical Fusion Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and CEO: Koya Taguchi; hereinafter "Helical Fusion") announced on April 28, 2026.
In addition, our representative, Kametsu, spoke at the "Helical Fusion 'Helix Program Official Partner First Phase' Announcement Press Event" held on the same day, explaining the background of this alliance and the future direction of collaboration.
Overview of the Capital and Business Alliance
Nichias announced the signing of a capital and business alliance agreement with Helical Fusion on April 28, 2026.
Helical Fusion is one of the private companies working on the commercialization of fusion energy, advancing the "Helix Program" to achieve practical power generation with a fusion energy plant using Japan's unique helical method. Nichias supports this "Helix Program" and will participate in the "Official Partner System" led by Helical Fusion.
Through this alliance, our company aims to create new value towards the commercialization of fusion energy by utilizing our "Cut and Hold"® technology.
*For details of this alliance, please refer to the press release announced on April 28, 2026.
Nichias Forms Capital and Business Alliance with Helical Fusion for the Realization of the Fusion Energy Industry ~Supports Helical Fusion's "Helix Program" and Participates as an Official Partner of the Company~
Helical Fusion-led "Helix Program" Official Partner System Launched for the Realization of the Fusion Energy Industry, Nichias, Hasetora Spinning, and Seno Kisen Decide to Participate (Helical Fusion Press Release)
Helical Fusion, Advancing Fusion Energy Commercialization, Raises Approximately 2.7 Billion Yen in Series B Round 1st Close, Advancing Construction of Final Demonstration Device "Helix HARUKA" - Total Funding Reaches 9.8 Billion Yen (Helical Fusion Press Release)
Regarding Participation in the Press Event
At the press conference for the "Helical Fusion 'Helix Program Official Partner First Phase' Announcement Press Event" held in Tokyo on April 28, 2026, Katsumi Kametsu, Representative Director and President of Nichias Corporation, spoke, explaining the background leading to this alliance, the direction of collaboration between the two companies, and the medium- to long-term business vision.
Many media representatives attended on the day, and active questions and answers were exchanged regarding the objectives of the alliance and future developments.
Katsumi Kametsu, Representative Director and President of Nichias Corporation, speaking at the press conference held in Tokyo on April 28, 2026.
Furthermore, at the "Partnering Event," an in-person event hosted by Helical Fusion to invite partners to participate in the Helix Program, Masaaki Hiratsuka, Executive Officer and Deputy General Manager of the Industrial Products Business Division of Nichias Corporation, spoke and introduced the purpose and significance of participating in Helical Fusion and the Helix Program with concrete examples through a presentation and panel session.
Masaaki Hiratsuka, Executive Officer and Deputy General Manager of the Industrial Products Business Division of Nichias Corporation, speaking at the Partnering Event held in Tokyo on April 28, 2026.
Future Outlook
Nichias will promote strengthening competitiveness and creating new businesses in fusion energy through its capital and business alliance with Helical Fusion.
We will disseminate information on future initiatives as appropriate.
About Nichias Corporation
Founded in 1896. Celebrating its 130th anniversary this year with the corporate philosophy of "Contributing to a bright future for the Earth with 'Cut and Hold'® technology." Currently, it operates five businesses: plant engineering/sales, industrial products, high-performance products, automotive parts, and building materials, continuously providing essential products and services to diverse industries such as industrial plants, semiconductors, automobiles, and construction. The "Cut and Hold"® technology is classified into six elements: "seal," "insulation," "soundproofing," "fire resistance," "corrosion resistance," and "cleanliness," contributing to safety, energy saving, and environmental load reduction. In addition to a wide range of domestic bases, it operates globally in Asia, Europe, North America, and other regions. With its strengths in technological capabilities cultivated over a long history and comprehensive engineering capabilities, it aims to realize a sustainable society.
(This release was published on our company website on May 7.)
In addition, our representative, Kametsu, spoke at the "Helical Fusion 'Helix Program Official Partner First Phase' Announcement Press Event" held on the same day, explaining the background of this alliance and the future direction of collaboration.
Overview of the Capital and Business Alliance
Nichias announced the signing of a capital and business alliance agreement with Helical Fusion on April 28, 2026.
Helical Fusion is one of the private companies working on the commercialization of fusion energy, advancing the "Helix Program" to achieve practical power generation with a fusion energy plant using Japan's unique helical method. Nichias supports this "Helix Program" and will participate in the "Official Partner System" led by Helical Fusion.
Through this alliance, our company aims to create new value towards the commercialization of fusion energy by utilizing our "Cut and Hold"® technology.
*For details of this alliance, please refer to the press release announced on April 28, 2026.
Nichias Forms Capital and Business Alliance with Helical Fusion for the Realization of the Fusion Energy Industry ~Supports Helical Fusion's "Helix Program" and Participates as an Official Partner of the Company~
Helical Fusion-led "Helix Program" Official Partner System Launched for the Realization of the Fusion Energy Industry, Nichias, Hasetora Spinning, and Seno Kisen Decide to Participate (Helical Fusion Press Release)
Helical Fusion, Advancing Fusion Energy Commercialization, Raises Approximately 2.7 Billion Yen in Series B Round 1st Close, Advancing Construction of Final Demonstration Device "Helix HARUKA" - Total Funding Reaches 9.8 Billion Yen (Helical Fusion Press Release)
Regarding Participation in the Press Event
At the press conference for the "Helical Fusion 'Helix Program Official Partner First Phase' Announcement Press Event" held in Tokyo on April 28, 2026, Katsumi Kametsu, Representative Director and President of Nichias Corporation, spoke, explaining the background leading to this alliance, the direction of collaboration between the two companies, and the medium- to long-term business vision.
Many media representatives attended on the day, and active questions and answers were exchanged regarding the objectives of the alliance and future developments.
Katsumi Kametsu, Representative Director and President of Nichias Corporation, speaking at the press conference held in Tokyo on April 28, 2026.
Furthermore, at the "Partnering Event," an in-person event hosted by Helical Fusion to invite partners to participate in the Helix Program, Masaaki Hiratsuka, Executive Officer and Deputy General Manager of the Industrial Products Business Division of Nichias Corporation, spoke and introduced the purpose and significance of participating in Helical Fusion and the Helix Program with concrete examples through a presentation and panel session.
Masaaki Hiratsuka, Executive Officer and Deputy General Manager of the Industrial Products Business Division of Nichias Corporation, speaking at the Partnering Event held in Tokyo on April 28, 2026.
Future Outlook
Nichias will promote strengthening competitiveness and creating new businesses in fusion energy through its capital and business alliance with Helical Fusion.
We will disseminate information on future initiatives as appropriate.
About Nichias Corporation
Founded in 1896. Celebrating its 130th anniversary this year with the corporate philosophy of "Contributing to a bright future for the Earth with 'Cut and Hold'® technology." Currently, it operates five businesses: plant engineering/sales, industrial products, high-performance products, automotive parts, and building materials, continuously providing essential products and services to diverse industries such as industrial plants, semiconductors, automobiles, and construction. The "Cut and Hold"® technology is classified into six elements: "seal," "insulation," "soundproofing," "fire resistance," "corrosion resistance," and "cleanliness," contributing to safety, energy saving, and environmental load reduction. In addition to a wide range of domestic bases, it operates globally in Asia, Europe, North America, and other regions. With its strengths in technological capabilities cultivated over a long history and comprehensive engineering capabilities, it aims to realize a sustainable society.
(This release was published on our company website on May 7.)