Showa KDE to distribute CNPC powder materials in Japan

Showa KDE team members undertook a tour of CNPC Powders’ Chinese production facility prior to signing the collaboration agreement (Courtesy CNPC Powder)
Showa KDE team members undertook a tour of CNPC Powders’ Chinese production facility prior to signing the collaboration agreement (Courtesy CNPC Powder)

Showa KDE Co, Tokyo, Japan, has signed a collaboration agreement under which it will promote metal powder materials from CNPC Powder, Vancouver, Canada, in the Japanese market. This collaboration is said to mark an important milestone in CNPC Powder’s global expansion strategy.

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Through the agreement, Showa KDE will offer materials including titanium, aluminium, iron, and nickel-based alloys, as well as customised powder solutions.

In June 2025, a team of employees from Showa KDE’s Precision Metals Division visited CNPC Powder’s production headquarters in China’s Anhui province. The Showa team conducted an extensive tour of the production facilities, the Additive Manufacturing workshop, and the quality control department. They were able to see firsthand the production processes and supply capabilities of SCS-certified metal powders, such as AlSi10Mg and Ti6Al4V.

Following the visit, Showa KDE noted the strength of CNPC Powder’s in-house developed AMP (Automated Metal Production) continuous production line and low-carbon circular process, noting that these features align with the Japanese market’s demands for high-quality, environmentally friendly materials.

Showa KDE is a leading Japanese supplier of industrial materials and technology solutions, specialising in R&D and distribution of metal materials, chemicals, and advanced manufacturing technologies. Founded in January 1934, the company brings extensive experience in manufacturing and the Japanese industrial landscape. Its collaboration with CNPC Powder is expected to accelerate the latter’s expansion into the East Asian market, advancing its strategic growth objectives.

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