ELEMUS is a manufacturing company that addresses social issues and environmental problems in Japan, connecting them to economic activities as a Japan-originated global venture.
From July 1 to 7, we will exhibit at the Osaka Expo and the Osaka Healthcare Pavilion in the carbon-neutral treasure hunt "Future New Materials" corner. ELEMUS has launched a new brand "URCYL" as a molding scheme using 100% natural material raw materials. URCYL is a material made by mixing wood powder (from mushrooms) and lacquer tree sap. Lacquer has a phenolic structure, which is a type of plastic, and by bringing out its characteristic heat-curing performance, it can be compounded and thermally pressed into various shapes using international patented technology. The wood powder is mainly sourced from domestic coniferous construction offcuts and thinned wood, and we have established our own powdering technology. Regarding the binder, lacquer tree sap, ELEMUS has successfully implemented the scheme of "seed germination → cultivation → processing → molded product manufacturing." Since 2021, we have been cultivating it every year in the hilly areas of Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture. It takes about 10 to 15 years for lacquer to be harvestable, while producing plastic raw materials from petroleum takes about 60 million to 200 million years. ELEMUS aims to globally expand the system "URCYL," which extracts large amounts of sap from seeds instead of producing plastic raw materials from petroleum.
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ELEMUS LLC is a materials innovation company based in Okazaki, Aichi, Japan, dedicated to creating a safer, more sustainable future for generations to come. Guided by our mission, “For the safety, security, and comfort of generations 100 years from now,” we combine traditional craftsmanship with advanced manufacturing technologies to develop next-generation sustainable materials. Our flagship innovation, URCYL, is a 100% natural material made exclusively from natural urushi (Japanese lacquer sap) and wood powder. Free from petroleum-based resins and synthetic adhesives, URCYL delivers exceptional strength, durability, and moldability while maintaining a low environmental footprint. It has successfully passed 2,000 cycles of commercial dishwasher testing, demonstrating performance levels suitable for demanding professional applications. URCYL is being developed for a wide range of applications, including tableware, knife handles, cosmetic containers, hotel key cards, interior products, and architectural materials. The technology is protected by patents in Japan and Europe, and ELEMUS promotes its adoption through licensing and joint development partnerships tailored to customer requirements. Through participation in international exhibitions, including Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, and overseas design events, ELEMUS is introducing innovative sustainable material solutions to global markets. By transforming underutilized natural resources into high-value products, we strive to reduce environmental impact, support circular economies, and create new opportunities for sustainable manufacturing worldwide.
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