JFE Engineering Corporation
J&T Recycling Corporation
Kyoei J&T Recycling Corporation

The PET bottle recycling material manufacturing plant (named: West Japan PET Bottle MR Center) constructed by Kyoei J&T Recycling Corporation (President: Eiichi Furusawa, Headquarters: Tsu City, Mie Prefecture, hereinafter "Kyoei J&T Recycling") has commenced full commercial operations with the completion of its pellet production line, following the flake factory's operation start in October 2021.
The West Japan PET Bottle MR Center is the first integrated bottle-to-bottle material manufacturing plant in the Central and Western Japan regions, leveraging the PET bottle recycling operational experience of Kyoei Industry and J&T Recycling.
Beverage manufacturers and retailers are promoting various initiatives to improve PET bottle recycling rates (bottle-to-bottle). Responding to these needs, Kyoei J&T Recycling's bottle-to-bottle business significantly contributes to realizing a circular economy and reducing CO2 emissions through reduced use of natural resources. Through the full commercial operation of the West Japan PET Bottle MR Center, Kyoei J&T Recycling will contribute to realizing a sustainable society.

■Kyoei J&T Recycling Corporation Company Overview
1.    Company/Factory Name: Kyoei J&T Recycling Corporation/West Japan PET Bottle MR Center
2.    Location: 1 Kumo-de Kōkan-chō, Tsu City, Mie Prefecture (within JFE Engineering Tsu Works)
3.    Representatives: Chairman Tetsuo Tsuyuguchi, President Eiichi Furusawa
4.    Business Description: Manufacturing flakes and pellets from used PET bottles
5.    Processing Capacity: 60,000t/year
(Approximately 10 million bottles per day, processing about 10% of Japan's total shipment volume)
6.    Capital: 100 million yen
7.    Establishment Date: April 15, 2020
8.    Shareholders: J&T Recycling Corporation, Kyoei Industry Co., Ltd., Seven & i Holdings Co., Ltd.

■West Japan PET Bottle MR Center 
■Scenes from the Opening Ceremony on April 21