In December 2025, an agreement relating to the shared gas infrastructure project was signed between Tokai COBEX Savoie, UGI’RING, the French State, the Region, the SAS (a semi-public company of the Department of Savoie), and local authorities. This agreement marks a decisive milestone for the region.

As a reminder, an initial consortium agreement was signed in December 2023 with the target  to secure the energy supply of industrial sites, strengthen their competitiveness, and prepare for the gradual integration of renewable gases (biogas, followed by hydrogen).

Vénissieux, 12^th November 2025 – We are excited to announce the commissioning of a waste heat recovery system at the Vénissieux site. This innovative project is a model of public–private cooperation in support of the energy transition, which aims to provide low-carbon heating and hot water for the equivalent of 4,000 homes.

The installation, designed and operated by Dalkia, a subsidiary of EDF, captures heat that was previously lost from the Tokai COBEX furnaces following the production process involving baking cathode blocks in temperatures reaching around 1,000°C. At the end of the process (during aeration and ventilation), the hot gases resulting from combustion were discharged through the chimneys at around 155°C, representing a significant energy loss.

Thanks to the new heat recovery installation built by Dalkia, this exhaust heat can now be recovered and directed to a high-performance heat exchanger that transfers it to water. The superheated water is then transported to the Lyon Metropolitan District Heating Network. After the heat recovery process the temperature of the gases released through the chimneys is reduced to 60°C, illustrating the system’s efficiency.

This installation transforms waste heat into a renewable and recovered energy source (EnR&R) without consuming any additional resources. The €5.4 million project is supported by ADEME (the French Agency for Ecological Transition) with €1.6 million in funding through the Fonds Chaleur (Heat Fund). Installation work took place from January to October 2025.

We are delighted to announce that Shin-san has officially joined Tokai COBEX as Co-Chief Executive Officer, effective July 2025. This marks an important leadership transition for our company as we continue to grow globally under strong, visionary guidance.

Earlier this week, we had the honour to welcome Shin-san together with Nagasaka-san, CEO of Tokai Carbon Co., Ltd., Masaki-san, (Member of the Board, Executive Officer and Chief Restructuring Officer) and Sato-san, (Executive Officer responsible for Corporate Planning Department) from Tokai Carbon Co., Ltd. at our Wiesbaden headquarters.

Their visit underscored the strategic collaboration between Tokai COBEX and its parent company, Tokai Carbon, and was a wonderful opportunity to connect with teams across departments.

Over the coming months, Shin-san will work closely alongside our current CEO, Andrzej Hotlos, ensuring a seamless handover of responsibilities. By the end of the year, Shin-san will fully assume the role of CEO of Tokai COBEX.

Tokai COBEX achieved Silver in EcoVadis Sustainability Assessment

TOKAI COBEX GMBH has earned a Silver Medal, a recognition awarded to the Top 15% of companies assessed by EcoVadis in the 12 months prior to the medal issue date. It reflects the quality of the company’s sustainability management system and demonstrates a commitment to promoting transparency throughout the value chain.

Wiesbaden, 24 April 2025 – Tokai COBEX has become aware of unauthorized claims regarding the licensing and production of NeO² and CleO² paste.

Please note that any NeO² and CleO² paste not directly purchased from Tokai COBEX is not our product and is not produced under our permission or license.

Tokai COBEX disclaims any responsibility for the risks and consequences associated with using paste procured from sources other than Tokai COBEX.

We would like to clarify that any entity promoting NeO² and CleO² paste is not a licensed partner.

We appreciate the continued support and trust of our customers. For any inquiries or further information, please contact: moc.xebociakot@sedohtac