E&D Obtains Europe’s Highest Environmental Regulation Certification ‘STAGE-V’

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunseok Yoo] E&Di, which possesses proprietary core technology for environmental improvement catalyst materials, announced on the 12th that it produces and supplies catalysts that meet the European Stage 5 exhaust gas regulation (EU STAGE-V) standards.

E&Di developed catalysts that meet the 'STAGE-V' standards and obtained certification. Starting with initial supply last year, the company is focusing on expanding supply volumes and securing customers this year.

The European Stage 5 exhaust gas regulation (EU STAGE-V) has been in effect in the European Union (EU) since 2019. It is the strictest emission regulation applied to engines of non-road vehicles such as construction machinery and agricultural machinery.

To sell engines and vehicles in Europe, compliance with the European exhaust gas regulation (EU STAGE-V) is mandatory. Compared to the previous STAGE-I/II standards applied to gasoline and gas engines, emission regulations for nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), and hydrocarbons (HC) have been strengthened, raising the certification criteria.

By successfully developing catalysts that obtained this certification, E&Di has significantly reduced exhaust emissions from construction machinery operations. The certified catalyst has been applied to export LPG forklifts. Following the initial supply, the company plans to actively enter overseas markets.

Kim Min-yong, CEO of E&Di, stated, "As exhaust emission regulations become stricter, automobile manufacturers recognize the importance of catalysts that meet environmental regulations. Through this certification, E&Di's technological capabilities have been acknowledged."

He added, "We developed the catalyst through close communication with the manufacturer, who was very satisfied with the catalyst quality. Confident in our quality, we expect sales expansion through this 'STAGE-V' certification."

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