Tungaloy Corporation has received two awards from the Japan Cutting & Wear-Resistant Tool Association (JTA): the 2026 Environmental Special Award for ongoing improvements in CO₂ emissions intensity and waste reduction, and the 2026 Technical Achievement Award for its DeepTri-Drill indexable gun drilling system.
These honours mark four consecutive years of Technical Achievement Awards and three consecutive years of environmental recognition. Reflecting Tungaloy’s philosophy that “Sustainability is Engineered,” these achievements highlight the connection between technological innovation, productivity, resource efficiency, and environmental performance.
The 2026 Environmental Special Award recognises Tungaloy’s consistent reductions in CO₂ emissions intensity per unit of production and total waste generation over multiple years. Following Environmental Grand Prize awards in 2024 and 2025, this is the third consecutive year JTA has recognised Tungaloy’s environmental initiatives.
Learn more about Tungaloy’s sustainability initiatives: https://tungaloy.com/think-green/
The 2026 Technical Achievement Award recognises DeepTri-Drill, an indexable gun drilling system with a minimum drill diameter of Ø8 mm. Developed to overcome the challenges of small-diameter deep-hole drilling, it incorporates three proprietary technologies for stable, high-efficiency machining. Its indexable design offers an alternative to conventional brazed gun drills, improving productivity and process reliability while supporting more efficient carbide utilisation.
Learn more about DeepTri-Drill: https://tungaloy.com/product/hole-making/deeptri-drill/
The Japan Cutting & Wear-Resistant Tool Association (JTA) is a Japanese industry organisation promoting technological advancement, quality improvement, and sustainability in the cutting tool industry.
Continuous Improvements in Environmental Performance
Innovation in Deep-Hole Drilling
Tungaloy Corporation is a leading global manufacturer of cutting tools and industrial solutions, supporting a wide range of industries including automotive, aerospace, energy, and general engineering. Founded in 1934 as Japan’s pioneer in cemented carbide, Tungaloy combines advanced materials technology, innovative product development, and global engineering support to deliver high-performance machining solutions worldwide as part of the IMC Group.
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