Leveraging Heat Transfer and Manufacturing Expertise to Explore SMR ApplicationsAs global AI computing, data centers, and energy-intensive industries continue to grow rapidly, demand for stable, efficient, and reliable power supplies continues to rise. Nuclear power and emerging energy technologies are playing a more important role in the global energy transition. Kaori Heat Treatment Co., Ltd. (TWSE: 8996) ("Kaori" or the "Company") today announced that it has partnered with Walsin Lihwa Co., Ltd., Century Energy Co., Ltd. and Tai Fung Trading Co., Ltd. to establish Walsin Century Nuclear System Co., Ltd. ("Walsin Century Nuclear System"). The partners held a signing ceremony today, officially launching their cross-industry collaboration and paving the way for future development in the nuclear energy sector. The joint venture will integrate the partners' technologies, expertise, and industry resources. Leveraging Kaori's extensive experience in heat exchangers and thermal management technologies, as well as its core capabilities in metal processing, precision manufacturing, and welding, the Company will actively explore opportunities in thermal management and modular products for Small Modular Reactor (SMR) applications.

KAORI will be exhibiting at SC26 – The International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage and Analysis, taking place November 17–19, 2026, at McCormick Place in Chicago.

AI Infrastructure Emerges as a Key Focus; Thermal Management Technology and Hydrogen Energy Initiatives Demonstrate Strong Transformation Momentum

Kaori Heat Treatment Co., Ltd. (TWSE: 8996; hereinafter referred to as"Kaori" or the"Company") has once again been named to the “2026 Top 100 Taiwan Companies Selected by Foreign Investors.” The Taiwan Corporate Governance Association held the “2026 Top 100 Taiwan Companies Selected by Foreign Investors Awards Ceremony” on September 2. Kaori stood out among numerous companies based on its strong performance across key indicators, including market performance, fundamentals, sustainable development, and changes in foreign ownership, earning a place on the list for the second consecutive year. Kaori Chairman Chih-Hsiung Wu represented the Company in receiving the award, underscoring the continued recognition of Kaori’s operating performance and transformation achievements by the capital markets.

Accelerating Low-Carbon Transformation to Build Long-Term Sustainable CompetitivenessKaori Heat Treatment Co., Ltd. (TWSE: 8996) today published its 2025 Sustainability Report, outlining the Company's progress in advancing its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy throughout 2025. As global industries accelerate the transition toward a low-carbon economy amid evolving supply chains and increasingly rigorous sustainability requirements, Kaori continues to embed sustainability into its long-term business strategy through energy transition, digital transformation and governance excellence.

KAORI at Chillventa 2026KAORI will participate in Chillventa 2026, the world's leading exhibition for refrigeration, AC, ventilation, and heat pump technology, in Nuremberg, Germany. We cordially invite you to visit our booth to discover our latest high-efficiency heat exchanger solutions.

Kaori Heat Treatment Co., Ltd. (Stock Code: 8996.TW) announced that it has completed its greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory for the fifth consecutive year in accordance with the international standard ISO 14064-1. The achievement demonstrates the Company's ongoing commitment to ESG implementation and its long-term strategy toward carbon reduction and net-zero sustainability.

KAORI Heat Treatment Co., Ltd. is honored to announce our participation in the 2026 OCP APAC Summit, held from August 11 to 12 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 2 (TaiNEX 2)!

Kaori Heat Treatment Co., Ltd. (8996.TW) ("Kaori" or the "Company") today marked a significant milestone in its growth journey with the groundbreaking of its new manufacturing facility at Qiaotou Science Park in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The ceremony, led by Chairman Chih-Hsiung Wu and the Company's management team, was attended by government officials and industry partners, underscoring Kaori's commitment to expanding its manufacturing footprint and supporting future growth opportunities. With a planned investment of up to NT$3.25 billion, the Qiaotou facility represents the largest capital investment in Kaori's history and will become the Company's flagship manufacturing hub. Upon full build-out, the site's total production capacity and footprint will surpass those of all existing facilities combined, significantly strengthening Kaori's ability to support long-term growth and capture emerging opportunities in AI infrastructure and energy-transition markets.

Kaori (Ningbo) Technology Co., Ltd., will participate in the 12th Shanghai International Data Center Industry Exhibition (IDCExpo 2026), which will be held from June 3 to 5, 2026, at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. 

In sustainable transportation systems, electric vehicles play a crucial role in reducing fuel consumption and pollutant emissions. Since 1994, Kaori brazed plate heat exchangers (BPHE), as a leading manufacturer, have been committed to developing green and energy-efficient products, providing professional energy-saving solutions to industries in more than 70 countries. Kaori’s ultra-high-pressure C Series and high heat transfer performance R Series plate heat exchangers are optimized for natural refrigerant CO₂ (R744), serving as gas coolers, condensers, evaporators, and economizers in heat pump and refrigeration systems, significantly enhancing system reliability, availability, and efficiency.

The medical industry demands high safety standards and contamination-free environments, which also require components to meet elevated specifications. Kaori Brazed Plate Heat Exchangers (BPHE) are known for their compactness, high efficiency, and reliability, making them indispensable components in medical, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical applications. Whether for ultra-low temperature refrigeration, ultra-clean air systems, or high-purity liquid cooling, BPHEs deliver efficient heat transfer performance within limited space.

In applications where space is limited but performance and purity are equally critical, Kaori brazed plate heat exchangers, with their all-stainless-steel construction and high-efficiency heat transfer capability, are an ideal solution for fuel cell vehicle cooling systems.