Daiichi Jitsugyo Commences Construction for Hydrogen-Fueled Aluminum Melting Demonstration Project
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- Daiichi Jitsugyo Commences Construction for Hydrogen-Fueled Aluminum Melting Demonstration Project
- Daiichi Jitsugyo Co., Ltd. has completed construction and relocation of equipment for a hydrogen-fueled aluminum melting demonstration project at DENSO HARYANA's facility in Haryana, India, contributing to carbon-neutral automotive component manufacturing.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 18, 2026
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Daiichi Jitsugyo Co., Ltd. has completed construction and relocation of equipment for a hydrogen-fueled aluminum melting demonstration project at DENSO HARYANA's facility in Haryana, India, contributing to carbon-neutral automotive component manufacturing.
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- Daiichi Jitsugyo Commences Construction for Hydrogen-Fueled Aluminum Melting Demonstration Project (June 18, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
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- June 18, 2026
Daiichi Jitsugyo Co., Ltd. has completed construction and relocation of equipment for a hydrogen-fueled aluminum melting demonstration project at DENSO HARYANA's facility in Haryana, India, contributing to carbon-neutral automotive component manufacturing.
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Daiichi Jitsugyo Co., Ltd. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yuji Funatogawa, hereinafter "the Company") announces the completion of construction work for a demonstration project utilizing hydrogen fuel for aluminum melting at DENSO HARYANA PVT. LTD. (Haryana, India; hereinafter "DENSO HARYANA").
This project was adopted under the FY2023 Supplementary Global South Future-Oriented Co-Creation Project Subsidy (Survey on Promotion of Overseas Infrastructure Expansion by Japanese Enterprises) administered by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). DENSO Corporation (Kariya, Aichi Prefecture; hereinafter "DENSO"), as the subsidized entity, is conducting technological verification for carbon-neutral aluminum melting and vacuum low-pressure die casting. The demonstration focuses on high-precision, large-scale aluminum die-cast components for power sources and motors critical to electric vehicle performance (official name: Carbon-Neutral Component Processing Demonstration Project).
Although the Company is not the recipient of the subsidy, it carried out retrofitting of DENSO’s aluminum melting and holding furnace—manufactured by Miyamoto Kogyosho Co., Ltd.—to enable hydrogen fuel compatibility, as well as the relocation of the furnace and the entire die-casting line to DENSO HARYANA under a contracting agreement with DENSO. The relocation has been completed. Additionally, the Company’s group entity, DAIICHI JITSUGYO INDIA PVT. LTD., is constructing a local hydrogen supply station and performing utility installations for the die-casting line at the site under a building and equipment contract with DENSO HARYANA.
Through this initiative, the Company aims to reduce CO₂ emissions in DENSO HARYANA’s automotive component manufacturing processes and contribute to decarbonization. As a “next-generation engineering trading company,” Daiichi Jitsugyo will continue to practice its materiality of “creating new value at manufacturing sites” and support the safe and smooth operation of equipment. Moving forward, the Company will further advance its efforts to support global carbon neutrality and build a sustainable mobility society.
Contact:
First Group, Central Drive Systems Department, Automotive Business Headquarters
Daiichi Jitsugyo Co., Ltd.
TEL: +81-52-728-5471 (Main)
This project was adopted under the FY2023 Supplementary Global South Future-Oriented Co-Creation Project Subsidy (Survey on Promotion of Overseas Infrastructure Expansion by Japanese Enterprises) administered by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). DENSO Corporation (Kariya, Aichi Prefecture; hereinafter "DENSO"), as the subsidized entity, is conducting technological verification for carbon-neutral aluminum melting and vacuum low-pressure die casting. The demonstration focuses on high-precision, large-scale aluminum die-cast components for power sources and motors critical to electric vehicle performance (official name: Carbon-Neutral Component Processing Demonstration Project).
Although the Company is not the recipient of the subsidy, it carried out retrofitting of DENSO’s aluminum melting and holding furnace—manufactured by Miyamoto Kogyosho Co., Ltd.—to enable hydrogen fuel compatibility, as well as the relocation of the furnace and the entire die-casting line to DENSO HARYANA under a contracting agreement with DENSO. The relocation has been completed. Additionally, the Company’s group entity, DAIICHI JITSUGYO INDIA PVT. LTD., is constructing a local hydrogen supply station and performing utility installations for the die-casting line at the site under a building and equipment contract with DENSO HARYANA.
Through this initiative, the Company aims to reduce CO₂ emissions in DENSO HARYANA’s automotive component manufacturing processes and contribute to decarbonization. As a “next-generation engineering trading company,” Daiichi Jitsugyo will continue to practice its materiality of “creating new value at manufacturing sites” and support the safe and smooth operation of equipment. Moving forward, the Company will further advance its efforts to support global carbon neutrality and build a sustainable mobility society.
Contact:
First Group, Central Drive Systems Department, Automotive Business Headquarters
Daiichi Jitsugyo Co., Ltd.
TEL: +81-52-728-5471 (Main)
FAQ
What is the core technology in this demonstration project?
Hydrogen combustion for aluminum melting combined with vacuum low-pressure casting to produce high-precision, carbon-neutral components.
Is Daiichi Jitsugyo developing the technology itself?
No, its role focuses on equipment retrofitting, relocation, construction, and on-site operational support.
Will this lead to mass production in the future?
Data from the demonstration will inform scalability, with full-scale deployment expected in the future.
Who is responsible for hydrogen supply?
The local hydrogen station is being built by our subsidiary, but the supply source will be contracted separately.
Can this technology be applied to other metals?
The core hydrogen combustion principle is transferable, but optimization is needed for metals beyond aluminum.