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Iwatani Corporation of America and Toyota Motor Collaborate to Bring Seven New Hydrogen-Refueling..

Iwatani — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 15:00:00 +0900

SANTA CLARA, California and OSAKA, Japan, Nov. 12, 2020 /Kyodo JBN/ --
Iwatani Corporation of America and Toyota Motor Collaborate
to Bring Seven New Hydrogen-Refueling Stations
to Southern California
- Expansion Supports U.S. Launch of Toyota’s Second Generation Mirai, Its Zero-Emission Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle -

Iwatani Corporation of America, a wholly owned subsidiary of Iwatani Corporation (8088: Tokyo Stock Exchange) and Toyota Motor North America (NYSE:TM) jointly announced on November 12 that Toyota will support Iwatani’s plans to significantly expand the number of open retail hydrogen-fueling stations by nearly 25 percent in Southern California, which represents an increase of 6,300 kilograms per day of hydrogen fuel-dispensing capacity. Construction of the new stations is anticipated to commence in early 2021, followed by commissioning of the first stations by midyear. All seven stations will be open to the public, providing hydrogen fuel to consumers in support of the rapidly growing demand for zero-emission fuel cell electric vehicles ( FCEVs ).

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The seven new retail stations will deploy the latest H2Station ( TM ) hydrogen fuel-dispensing technology provided by Nel Hydrogen. Each station will have two fueling positions and each will be capable of supplying up to 900 kilograms of hydrogen per day.

This expansion is Iwatani’s largest single investment to date in California and will bring the company’s total global hydrogen-refueling station network to 64.

Joseph S. Cappello, CEO of Iwatani Corporation of America, commented, “Iwatani is truly privileged to collaborate with Toyota and Nel Hydrogen, two leaders in the Hydrogen Society, to bring world-class, hydrogen-refueling technology to the California mobility market. The seven new stations in California are the latest demonstration of Iwatani’s commitment to investing in California’s light and heavy-duty hydrogen infrastructure and to create new jobs in the state.”

“Expanding the refueling station infrastructure in California is evidence of the growing demand for zero-emission vehicles, we look forward to supporting Iwatani America in this next phase,” said Doug Murtha, Toyota Motor North America’s group vice president of corporate strategy and planning. “Our second generation and all-new 2021 Toyota Mirai will be arriving at dealers later this year, so it’s the perfect time to grow the hydrogen-fueling network.”

Ulrik Torp Svendsen, Key Account Manager, Nel Hydrogen, commented, “From Nel we are very honored that Iwatani and Toyota have selected our H2Station ( TM ) hydrogen-fueling station solutions for strengthening the hydrogen infrastructure in Southern California. The stations will serve existing as well as new fuel cell electric vehicles, such as the next generation Toyota Mirai, with zero-emission fuel, at the same convenience as conventional fuels. With our Nel Inc. entity currently based in the San Francisco area, we now look forward to expanding our business in California and supporting Iwatani.”

About Iwatani Corporation’s Commitment to Hydrogen

Since 1941, Iwatani has regarded hydrogen as the ultimate clean energy source and has consistently engaged in initiatives to encourage its widespread use. Under the corporate slogan “A world where all enjoy true comfort -- this is Iwatani’s desire,” Iwatani strives to solve environmental concerns with the aim of achieving a carbon- free society through the use of hydrogen.

Iwatani is Japan’s only fully integrated supplier of hydrogen and presently supplies its base of light and heavy-duty hydrogen-refueling stations and industrial customers via five liquid and ten gaseous hydrogen production plants throughout the country. In addition, Iwatani is a steering member of the Hydrogen Council, a global initiative of leading energy, transport and industry companies, with a united vision and long-term ambitions for hydrogen to foster the energy transition. Iwatani is developing hydrogen-refueling stations with the aim of stimulating new hydrogen demand and supporting the widespread distribution of FCEVs.

Relevant initiatives are being promoted in cooperation with Japan H2 Mobility, which was jointly established by infrastructure operators, automakers, financial investors and other stakeholders as the driving force for developing hydrogen-refueling stations. Iwatani participates in initiatives involving carbon-free hydrogen, including a demonstration project for the production, transportation and storage of large quantities of liquid hydrogen in Australia, and at the Fukushima Plan for a New Energy Society -- one of the world’s largest hydrogen production projects, using renewable energy with zero CO2 emissions. In addition, Iwatani is an executive member of the California Fuel Cell Partnership and a member of the California Hydrogen Business Council and the Hydrogen Safety Council of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.

Iwatani Corporation of America has headquarter offices in Houston, Texas, and Santa Clara, California.

About Toyota Motor

Toyota Motor (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. and North America for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands. During that time, Toyota has created a tremendous value chain as our teams have contributed to world-class design, engineering, and assembly of more than 40 million cars and trucks in North America, where we have 14 manufacturing plants, 15 including our joint venture in Alabama (10 in the U.S.), and directly employ more than 47,000 people (over 36,000 in the U.S.). Our 1,800 North American dealerships (nearly 1,500 in the U.S.) sold nearly 2.8 million cars and trucks (nearly 2.4 million in the U.S.) in 2019.

About Nel Hydrogen

Nel ASA (OSE:NEL) is a global, dedicated hydrogen company, delivering optimal solutions to produce, store and distribute hydrogen from renewable energy. We serve industries, energy and gas companies with leading hydrogen technology. Since its foundation in 1927, Nel has a proud history of development and continual improvement of hydrogen plants. Our hydrogen solutions cover the entire value chain from hydrogen production technologies to manufacturing of hydrogen fueling stations, providing all fuel cell electric vehicles with the same fast fueling and long range as conventional vehicles today.

Source: Iwatani Corporation

Iwatani Corporation of America Acquires Advanced Specialty Gases

Iwatani — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 15:00:00 +0900

OSAKA, Japan, Nov. 6, 2019 /Kyodo JBN/ --
Iwatani Corporation of America Acquires Advanced Specialty Gases
- Iwatani Enters the US Specialty Gases Market -

Iwatani Corporation of America, a wholly owned subsidiary of Iwatani Corporation (8088: Tokyo Stock Exchange) announced on November 6 that it has acquired Advanced Specialty Gases, based in Reno, Nevada. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Advanced Specialty Gases is a premier provider of a broad portfolio of specialty gases and services capable of serving customers globally and is well recognized for its exceptional commitment to its clients. The acquisition marks Iwatani’s entry into the United States specialty gases market.

“Iwatani was a natural fit for our family to transition ownership to,” said David Stein, owner and president of Advanced Specialty Gases. “Iwatani will continue to invest in the business to grow, expand its product offerings and bring enhanced value propositions to customers.”

Advanced Specialty Gases serves a wide range of industries including electric utilities, semiconductor, mobility and chemicals among its largest segments. Products include specialty and rare gases as well as complex mixtures.

“Over the past 20 years, Advanced Specialty Gases has earned a solid reputation and built an exceptional business and talented team,” said Joe Cappello, CEO of Iwatani Americas. “The business is a great platform for Iwatani to extend its global capabilities to serve customers in strong and growing markets and we are very pleased that Brian Hamilton, who has been an integral part of Advanced Specialty Gases since its inception, has been named General Manager and will lead the Team forward.”

Source: Iwatani Corporation

Iwatani Corporation Announces Executive Appointments, Including Joseph S. Cappello as CEO of ...

Iwatani — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 15:00:00 +0900

SANTA CLARA, California and OSAKA, Japan, Sept. 10, 2019 /Kyodo JBN/ --
Iwatani Corporation
Iwatani Corporation Announces Executive Appointments,
Including Joseph S. Cappello as CEO of Its U.S. Subsidiary
Iwatani Corporation (Tokyo Stock Exchange code: 8088) announced that Joseph S. Cappello has been named Executive Officer of Iwatani Corporation and also appointed Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Iwatani Corporation of America (ICA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Iwatani Corporation. Mineharu Okamoto, president of Iwatani Corporation of America, will assume the additional title of Chief Operating Officer.

In this new role, Cappello will lead the expansion of ICA’s total businesses including hydrogen and industrial gases across the Americas and have the additional responsibility for mergers and acquisitions in the region.

Cappello has served as Executive Advisor to Iwatani Corporation since early 2018. Prior to this appointment, he was an executive and board member of a number of private equity-sponsored companies and had a 15-year career with Praxair, Inc. (now Linde, plc) where he held several management positions, including President, Praxair Asia.

Okamoto will continue to focus on ICA’s materials and energy product lines, as well hydrogen and industrial gases, and will drive innovation and accelerated growth of new value propositions across the mobility and IT sectors.

About Iwatani Corporation’s Commitment to Hydrogen
Since 1941, Iwatani has regarded hydrogen as the ultimate clean energy source and has consistently engaged in initiatives to encourage its widespread use. Under the corporate slogan “Creation of a more comfortable space on the Earth is what Iwatani wishes and strives for,” Iwatani strives to solve environmental concerns with the aim of achieving a carbon-free society through the use of hydrogen.

In addition, Iwatani is a Steering Member of the Hydrogen Council, a global initiative of leading energy, transport and industry companies with a united vision and long-term ambitions for hydrogen to foster the energy transition. To stimulate new hydrogen demand, Iwatani is developing hydrogen-refueling stations with the aim of the widespread distribution of fuel cell vehicles in Japan and the United States.

Relevant initiatives are being promoted in cooperation with Japan H2 Mobility, which was established jointly by infrastructure operators, automakers, financial investors and other stakeholders as the driving force for developing hydrogen-refueling stations. Iwatani also participates in initiatives involving carbon-free hydrogen, including one of the world’s largest hydrogen demonstration projects to produce and transport liquid hydrogen from Australia to Japan and large-scale hydrogen production using renewable energy at Fukushima in Japan. Iwatani is an Executive Board Member of the California Fuel Cell Partnership and Member of the California Hydrogen Business Council.

Iwatani Corporation of America has corporate offices in Houston, Texas, and Santa Clara, California.

Iwatani Corporation of America Acquires Four Hydrogen-refueling Stations in California from...

Iwatani — Mon, 13 May 2019 14:00:00 +0900

SANTA CLARA, California and OSAKA, Japan, May 13, 2019 /Kyodo JBN/ --
Iwatani Corporation
Iwatani Corporation of America Acquires Four Hydrogen-refueling Stations in California from Messer (formerly Linde, LLC)
- Acquisition Marks Iwatani’s Entry into U.S. Market -

Iwatani Corporation of America, a wholly owned subsidiary of Iwatani Corporation (8088: Tokyo Stock Exchange) announced on May 13 that it has recently acquired four hydrogen-refueling stations in California from Messer (formerly Linde, LLC). The stations are Open Retail Stations providing hydrogen fuel to consumers in support of rapidly growing demand for zero-emission fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs).

The four retail stations are capable of supplying up to 350 kg of hydrogen per day and are located in:

- West Sacramento
- Mountain View
- San Ramon
- San Juan Capistrano

The acquisition marks Iwatani’s entry into the United States hydrogen-refueling station market and expands the company’s total global hydrogen-refueling station network to 30. Iwatani is Japan’s only fully integrated supplier of hydrogen and presently supplies to its base of 26 hydrogen-refueling stations in Japan as well as industrial customers via three liquid and ten gaseous hydrogen production plants throughout the country.

Mineharu Okamoto, president of Iwatani Corporation of America, commented: “The four California stations are the first of a series of stations intended by Iwatani for deployment in the western part of the United States. Iwatani is committed to continuously improving the customers’ experience and a number of upgrades are planned for the acquired stations. Our multi-year development program is aligned with plans by automakers and the state of California to extend the hydrogen supply chain infrastructure and make fuel cell electric vehicles available to consumers in the expanding U.S. market.”
Mr. Okamoto continued, “California is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, specifically from on-road motor vehicles, and has demonstrated significant support for the creation of a hydrogen infrastructure which is what attracted Iwatani to invest in California as well as establishing its new Branch Office in Santa Clara. Several state agencies, including the California Energy Commission, Bay Area Air Quality Management District and the South Coast Area Quality Management District, have provided important and much appreciated grant funding towards the development of these stations as well as funding that in part offsets on-going maintenance expenses.”

Chris Ebeling, Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing US Bulk, Messer Americas, commented, “Messer has successfully operated these four fueling stations for several years and feels confident that the stations will be in good hands going forward with Iwatani Corporation of America. Messer will continue to support Iwatani Corporation of America in a transition period for several months and also provide liquid hydrogen supply with respect to these stations.”

Craig Scott, Director of Advanced Technologies, Toyota USA, commented, “Toyota believes that hydrogen fuel cell vehicles have the potential to be the powertrain for the next 100 years -- they offer all of the environmental benefits with none of the drawbacks of battery electric vehicles. Toyota continues to partner with industry and government to further support the growth of the hydrogen fueling infrastructure necessary to make consumer adoption a reality. Toyota and Iwatani have a long history of collaboration, and Iwatani’s commitment and entry into the U.S. market is another indicator that a hydrogen-based society is in our future.”

About Iwatani Corporation’s Commitment to Hydrogen
Since 1941, Iwatani has regarded hydrogen as the ultimate clean energy source and has consistently engaged in initiatives to encourage its widespread use. Under the corporate slogan “A world where all enjoy true comfort -- this is Iwatani’s desire,” Iwatani strives to solve environmental concerns with the aim of achieving a carbon-free society through the use of hydrogen.

In addition, Iwatani is a Steering Member of the Hydrogen Council, a global initiative of leading energy, transport and industry companies with a united vision and long-term ambitions for hydrogen to foster the energy transition. To stimulate new hydrogen demand, Iwatani is developing hydrogen-refueling stations with the aim of the widespread distribution of fuel cell electric vehicles.

Relevant initiatives are being promoted in cooperation with Japan H2 Mobility, which was established jointly by infrastructure operators, automakers, financial investors and other stakeholders as the driving force for developing hydrogen-refueling stations. Iwatani also participate in initiatives involving carbon-free hydrogen, including a demonstration project for the production, transportation and storage of large quantities of liquid hydrogen in Australia and the Fukushima Plan for a New Energy Society, one of the world’s largest hydrogen production projects, using renewable energy with zero CO2 emissions. Iwatani is an Executive Board Member of the California Fuel Cell Partnership and Member of the California Hydrogen Business Council.

Iwatani Corporation of America has corporate offices in Houston, Texas, and Santa Clara, California.

About Messer, LLC
On March 1, 2019, Messer Group and CVC Capital Partners Fund VII completed the planned acquisition of certain businesses in the Americas from Linde plc. and now operates under a new company name, Messer. Together with Messer Group, the consolidated business represents a USD3 billion global enterprise with presence in the Americas, Europe and Asia. With over 70 production facilities in five countries across North and South America, Messer today is one of the largest industrial gas companies in this region.