Dowa Holdings Co., Ltd., trading as DWMNF on the OTC Markets in the U.S., is a Japanese industrial firm specializing in the production and processing of nonferrous metals, electronic materials and environmental services. The company’s nonferrous metals division mines, smelts and refines copper, zinc, lead and precious metals, supplying raw and processed materials to industries such as automotive, telecommunications and construction. Through in-house smelting and refining facilities, Dowa also recycles metal-bearing scrap and electronic waste to recover valuable metals and reduce environmental impact.
Beyond metals, Dowa operates an electronics materials segment that manufactures high-purity copper, aluminum and specialty alloys, along with sputtering targets, plating solutions and ceramic components for semiconductors, flat-panel displays and electronic devices. This division leverages advanced materials science and precision processing to meet stringent quality requirements in increasingly miniaturized and high-performance electronics markets worldwide.
In its environmental services arm, Dowa offers industrial waste treatment, soil remediation and water treatment solutions. By combining waste incineration, chemical treatment and recycling technologies, the company assists clients in addressing regulatory compliance and sustainability targets, while recovering precious metals from industrial by-products.
Founded in the late 19th century with roots in copper mining, Dowa Holdings reorganized as a holding company in 2002 and today operates manufacturing and recycling facilities across Asia, North America and Europe. The firm is led by Representative Director and President Makio Kondo, supported by a management team with deep expertise in metallurgy, materials science and environmental engineering.
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