Management ChangeAug 10, 2026, 10:27 AM
Evolution Metals Appoints Kenji Konishi as Head of Magnet Engineering Production
AI Summary
Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp. announced the appointment of industry veteran Kenji Konishi as Head of Magnet Engineering Production. Mr. Konishi, formerly VP and CTO of JL MAG Rare Earth, brings a team of senior engineers to support the company's expansion towards 10,000 metric tons of annual rare earth magnet capacity by November 2026. This strategic hire reinforces EM&T's position as a compliant supplier for U.S. defense systems under DFARS 252.225-7052, leveraging his extensive experience in scaling high-performance magnet production.
Key Highlights
- Evolution Metals & Technologies appointed Kenji Konishi as Head of Magnet Engineering Production.
- Mr. Konishi previously served as Vice President and CTO of JL MAG Rare Earth Co., Ltd.
- He joins with a team of senior Japanese magnet-manufacturing veterans.
- The appointment supports expansion to 10,000 metric tons annual rare earth magnet capacity by November 2026.
- This accelerates EM&T's compliance with DFARS 252.225-7052 for U.S. defense systems.
- Mr. Konishi's expertise covers full magnet manufacturing, including advanced surface treatment and grain boundary diffusion.
- During his CTO tenure at JL MAG, annual revenue grew from $115 million (2015) to $318 million (2020).
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