Masamichi Ipponmatsu

Renaissance Energy Research Corp. is a holding company that engages in carbon dioxide-related development. It specializes in the development of CO2 and other gas permselective films and their application processes. The firm’s focus is on the energy and hydrogen fields, which include the development of fuel cells and hydrogen production technologies through hydrocarbon steam reforming process. Its business activities also include licensing and sales of catalysts and process technologies; designing of chemical process plants; engineering; and commissioned research and consulting of related fields. The company was founded by Hiroaki Yanagida on July 6, 2004 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.

Part of Nikkiso Co., Ltd., UV Craftory Co., Ltd. develops, manufactures, and distributes UV light emitting diodes. The company is based in Nagoya, Japan. UV Craftory Co. was acquired by Nikkiso Co., Ltd. on June 18, 2012.