User Evaluation Conducted at Two Supermarkets in Shinjuku Following Design Upgrade
SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WACO Corp., a specialized manufacturer of water purifiers and water treatment systems, announced the successful completion of a Proof of Concept (PoC) in Tokyo, Japan, for its redesigned smart public water refill station, ATLAS.
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