New JIS for air conditioner/ 3 items - copper tube manufacturers to expand adoption

Factiva: "copper. Because they can decrease use of copper, the final cost of a product can be reduced. It is KHRT, HRS35LT and MA5J that will be standardized. Currently, Kobelco & Materials Copper Tube, Ltd., the largest manufacturer of copper alloy tubes in Japan, produces them below 200 tons per month. The standardization will eliminate its exclusive production system and increase their adoption by other copper tube manufacturers. They are expected to increase volume by two times or more for future"