NOVAX Partners with Future Neo to Launch Japan’s First i-Depot System

Successfully Passes Local Fire Safety Inspection and Begins Operation at Kanehide Group’s Gas Station in Okinawa

TAIWAN / OKINAWA, JAPAN — NOVAX Material & Technology Inc. continues to expand its international footprint in smart dispensing solutions. In collaboration with its Japanese partner, Future Neo, NOVAX has successfully installed Japan’s first i-Depot smart AdBlue dispensing system in Okinawa.

The system has successfully passed the required inspection by the local fire department in accordance with Japanese fire safety regulations and has officially begun operation at Kanehide SS Onaha, a gas station operated by Kanehide Group, one of Okinawa’s leading diversified business groups.

This milestone marks a significant step in NOVAX’s expansion into the Japanese market.

Japan’s First i-Depot Successfully Deployed

Japan maintains stringent regulations governing equipment, storage facilities, and fire safety at gas stations. For this project, the i-Depot system underwent comprehensive localization covering equipment planning, on-site installation, system integration, and regulatory compliance to meet local operational and safety requirements.

The successful completion of the fire safety inspection demonstrates not only the system’s readiness for the Japanese market, but also NOVAX’s ability to adapt its technology and engineering solutions to different regulatory environments and operating conditions.

Partnering with Future Neo and Kanehide Group

The first i-Depot system in Japan has been installed at Kanehide SS Onaha, operated by Kanehide Group, a prominent Okinawa-based business group with operations spanning retail, construction, energy, tourism, hospitality, and other sectors.

Through its partnership with Future Neo, NOVAX has introduced the i-Depot system into an actual commercial gas station environment, providing an important opportunity to demonstrate the system’s operational stability, ease of use, and integrated capabilities.

The installation also serves as NOVAX’s first showcase site for i-Depot in Japan, laying the foundation for further market expansion.

From Taiwan to Japan: Accelerating the International Expansion of i-Depot

Developed by NOVAX, i-Depot is an integrated smart dispensing solution designed for AdBlue®/Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF). The system integrates storage, transfer, dispensing, and system management functions and can be configured to meet the requirements of different gas stations, commercial fleets, and operating environments.

NOVAX has accumulated extensive experience in diesel emissions reduction and AdBlue solutions in Taiwan and continues to bring its equipment, technology, and operational expertise to international markets.

The successful deployment of Japan’s first i-Depot system in Okinawa represents an important transition for NOVAX—from exporting products to delivering integrated equipment, technology, and service solutions to overseas markets.

Building on this milestone, NOVAX will continue to strengthen its collaboration with Future Neo and other local partners in Japan. Using the Kanehide Group installation as a key reference site, the company plans to accelerate the deployment of i-Depot systems across Okinawa and subsequently expand into mainland Japan.

Through smarter and more efficient AdBlue supply and dispensing infrastructure, NOVAX aims to help gas stations and diesel vehicle operators improve operational efficiency while supporting emissions reduction and cleaner transportation.

By bringing its environmental technology and smart infrastructure solutions from Taiwan to the global market, NOVAX continues to advance its vision of creating cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable mobility solutions.

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Japan’s First i-Depot — From Okinawa to Japan.