KINOTECH Corporation

KINOTECH Corporation is a Japanese cleantech company that has developed an innovative process for producing high-purity electric zinc (99.995% purity) directly from electric arc furnace (EAF) dust, a hazardous industrial byproduct generated by steel recycling. The company's proprietary zinc chloride melt-based technology recovers zinc from furnace dust in a single-step process, significantly reducing CO2 emissions compared to conventional zinc recycling methods. KINOTECH's process addresses a critical environmental problem in the steel industry by converting a regulated waste stream into a valuable raw material. The company has entered into joint R&D partnerships with steel producers, including Kyoei Steel, and is backed by the venture firm Untrod. Its primary customers are steel manufacturers and zinc producers seeking sustainable, cost-effective solutions for industrial waste management and zinc supply.