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NIPPON KINZOKU Launches New Sales Expansion of Die Wear-Resistant Stainless Steel "L-DieL Finish" as an "Eco-Product"
TOKYO, July 17, 2025--NIPPON KINZOKU CO., LTD. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) will strengthen sales of its environmentally friendly product, L-DieL (Long Die Life) finish stainless steel, which reduces die wear. L-DieL Finish modifies (softens) the passive oxide film on the surface of stainless steel, thereby reducing die wear during pressing operations and contributing to improved productivity and cost savings for our customers.
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