IRUNIVERSE (Provider of information on metal resources in MIRU) is pleased to announce that the 6th Circular Economy Symposium will be held on November 25, 2025, at Midland Hall in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture.
The symposium will feature speakers from leading recyclers, circular economy companies, and government organizations from Japan and abroad. This year’s program will be more comprehensive than ever—your participation is highly encouraged.
On the following day, November 26 (Wednesday), we also organize a factory tour visiting NJT Copper Tube (one of Japan’s largest copper product manufacturers), Topy Industries (electric furnace steelmaker), Sanko Metal (copper scrap yard), and Abizu (a company introducing AI sorting machines).
The tour includes lunch and offers a highly engaging lineup—please see below for details.
Registration deadline: November 19 (Wednesday) --> Reference: View the 5th Circular Economy Symposiums
Event Sponsors
We are still welcoming sponsorship partners for the symposium!
Please contact us for details.
Date & Time
November 25, 2025 (Tuesday)
13:00 – 18:30 (followed by a networking reception)
Registration opens at 12:00.
Venue
Midland Hall
Midland Square Office Tower 5F
4-7-1 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya 450-6205
TEL: 052-527-8500
Access information (Midland Hall official site)
【Capacity】
150 participants
Participation Fees (excluding tax)
MIRU Members
- Symposium only: ¥17,000
- Symposium + Networking Reception: ¥22,000
Non-members
- Symposium only: ¥25,000
- Symposium + Networking Reception: ¥30,000
*Optional Factory Tour (Nov. 26)
+¥10,000 (includes lunch, available only for symposium participants)
Master of Ceremonies
Mr. Kōmei Harada – Representative Director, Sustainability Technology Design Organization / Honorary Researcher, National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
Mr. Jun Nishida – Environmental Strategy Consultant, Office Nishida LLC
＊Speech Titles and Keynote Speakers＊
"Introduction to Danieli Recycling Machines" by Naoki Izumi, Representative Director, Danieli Japan,
"Circular Economy Initiatives for Citizens" by City of Nagoya
"Measures Against Fire Incidents Involving Lithium-Ion Batteries (LIBs) and Illegal Waste Yards" by Ryuzo Sugimoto, Waste Management Division, Environmental Regeneration and Resources Cycling Bureau, Ministry of the Environment
"Initiatives to Realize a Circular Economy Society Centered on 'Ethical Steel'" by Masaki Masuda, Executive Officer of Head of Corporate Planning, Kyoei Steel
"A Lithium-ion Battery (LIB) Detection System Equipped with the Ranptor VISION AI Engine Specialized for Waste Sorting" by Hongo Masanobu, Senior Manager, Product Development Section of RAPTOR Business Development Department, PFU Limited,
"Challenges and Proposals for the Domestic Circulation of Aluminum Scrap"(tentative) by ASAHI SEIREN
"Measures and Challenges for Promoting Green Steel" by Kei Oshita, Chief Deputy Director, Manufacturing Industries Bureau of Metals Division, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
“Exploring Material Recycling Pathways for Plastics” (tentative title) by MAEDA INDUSTRY Co., Ltd
“What Defines a True Electric Arc Furnace to Thrive in the New Era of Electric Steelmaking” by Gaku Itō, Osaka Branch Manager, Tokyo Steel Co., Ltd
"ECOYA EXPORT: Circular Resource Trade Management Platform" by Teddu Ju, Sales Manager, ECOYA EXPORT
“Aluminum Recycling Practices at Novelis” by Mr. Takao Hayashi, Novelis Japan
“Circular Economy: Creating New Cycles through M&A and Beyond” by Mr. Hayato Mori & Ms. Taeko Suehiro, PwC Advisory LLC
＊＊Panel Discussion＊＊
“What’s Next for the Steel and Scrap Industries?”
Participants:
Ministry of the Environment × Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry × Kyoei Steel × Tokyo Tekko
＊The Sponsor Talk Session＊
- Nippon Seam Co., Ltd. (plastic sorting equipment)
- "Introduction to the Austin AI Europe LIBS Sorting System" by Tanaka Scientific Instruments Co., Ltd. (agent for the Austin AI sorting machine).
The 26th Special Factory Tour in Aichi (Wed)
Limited seats available (approx. 30 people) – first come, first served!
Participants will have the rare opportunity to join a special industrial tour in Aichi Prefecture, choosing between Group A or Group B (Please mention in the registration form!).
Group A (Nagoya Departure Course)
Meeting point: 8:15 a.m. at the Silver Clock inside Nagoya Station
Departure: Bus departs at 8:30 a.m.
- 10:00 – 11:45 Visit NJT Copper Tube Co., Ltd.
→ One of Japan’s largest copper product manufacturers. - 12:30 – 13:15 Lunch break
- Around 13:30 Visit Sanko Metal Co., Ltd. (approx. 30–40 min)
→ Tour of the copper scrap yard. - 14:30 – 15:30 Visit Abidz Co., Ltd. (Showa-cho plant) (approx. 40–60 min)
→ Observe AI-based sorting systems for aluminum and copper materials. - Around 17:30 Tour concludes at Nagoya Station.
Group B (Toyohashi Departure Course)
Meeting point: 8:30 a.m. at Toyohashi Station (IRuniverse staff will be waiting)
Transfer by taxi to Topy Industries Toyohashi Plant
- 09:00 – 11:00 Visit Topy Industries, Ltd. Toyohashi Plant
→ Electric furnace steelmaker effectively utilizing various types of iron scrap. - 12:10 Board the bus at JR Gamagori Station (South Exit) and merge with Group A.
- 12:30 – 13:15 Lunch break
- Around 13:30 Visit Sanko Metal Co., Ltd. (approx. 30–40 min)
→ Tour of the copper scrap yard. - 14:30 – 15:30 Visit Abidz Co., Ltd. (Showa-cho plant) (approx. 40–60 min)
→ Observe AI-based sorting systems for aluminum and copper materials. - Around 17:30 Tour concludes at Nagoya Station.
Introduction of the Visiting Plant Companies:
- NJT Copper Tube Co., Ltd. – One of Japan’s largest manufacturers of copper and brass products.
- Topy Industries, Ltd., Toyohashi Plant – An electric arc furnace manufacturer that efficiently utilizes various types of ferrous scrap.
- ABiDZ Co., Ltd. - a comprehensive recycling company engaged in ferrous and non-ferrous metal recycling, end-of-life vehicle processing, home appliance recycling, and industrial waste management.
- Sanko Metal Co., Ltd. – A non-ferrous metal recycling service company specializing in copper, brass, and aluminum, etc.
Further details will be updated soon.
To join the factory tour, please indicate “Participation in Factory Tour” in the “Application Details” section of the registration form.
Capacity: Limited to 30 participants (first-come, first-served basis)
Registration Form
Click here to register (*Please specify which A or B group you will join for the 26th plant tour!!)
If the form does not open, please contact us at the address below.
Registration deadline: November 19 (Wednesday)
Participating Companies
(Listed in alphabetical/Japanese syllabary order; updates to follow.)
To be announced
List of Past Participating Companies (Alphabetical order)
- ARBIZ
- ADL Japan, Inc.
- Almex Inc.
- Bright Innovation Co., Ltd.
- Canon Inc.
- Chubu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry
- Daiki Aluminium Industry Co., Ltd.
- Daisei Environmental Solutions Co., Ltd.
- Deal Connect Co., Ltd.
- EYE Co., Ltd.
- Fukusei Trading Co., Ltd.
- Fuji Shoji Co., Ltd.
- HARITA Corporation
- Hirabayashi Metal Co., Ltd.
- Ibokin Co., Ltd.
- Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd.
- Kawasaki Steel Trading Co., Ltd.
- Kurita Water Industries Ltd.
- Maeda Sangyo Co., Ltd.
- Marubeni Corporation
- Matsuda Sangyo Co., Ltd.
- Mizuho Leasing Co., Ltd.
- Mitsui Sumitomo Trust Bank, Ltd.
- Nikkon Holdings Co., Ltd.
- Ohashi Shokai Co., Ltd.
- Orix Corporation
- River Corporation
- Sankyo Tateyama, Inc.
- Shinei Metals Co., Ltd.
- Sumitomo Corporation
- Takami Co., Ltd.
- Technover Corporation
- Teshi Shoten Ltd.
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Toda Metal Ltd.
- Vaining Inc.
- Vestera Co., Ltd.
- YKK Corporation
- Yoshikawa Kogyo Co., Ltd.
- Yamauchi Metal Ltd.
Contact
IRuniverse Inc.
Attn: Risa Sugihara / Nanaka Oshiro
TEL: 03-5847-6015
Email: info★iruniverse.co.jp (Please replace ★ with @)
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