Akechi Ceramics Co., Ltd. agreed to acquire KC carbon ceramics business from Kogi Corporation.

KOGI CORPORATION is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the manufacture and sale of castings and rolls, machinery and environmental equipment. The Company operates through two business segments. The Casting-related segment is engaged in the manufacture and sale of steel rolling rolls, steel ingot molds, automotive mold castings, continuous casting material dense bars, and general casting products. The Environment-related segment is engaged in the manufacture and sale of environment-related devices and equipment, and the civil engineering and construction work. The Company is also engaged in the manufacture and sale of mechanical products, and the sale of solar power.