Business Break -- Kobe Steel

Monolithic steel maker Kobe Steel has shown that it can be as innovative as the next company with the announcement that they have developed a type of steel sheet that significantly reduces electromagnetic wave emissions. Tin-foil hat wearers will be pleased to hear that the additives in the steel are reported to absorb up to 90% of emitted waves. This should be a lucrative niche market for Kobe as companies seek to prevent interference with sensitive electronic equipment. Sales are expected to begin this summer with a monthly sales target of 500 tonnes.

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