Signed a disaster support agreement with Kyotamba Town, Funai-gun, Kyoto Prefecture.

(Tokyo Head Office: Setagaya-ku, Tokyo; Osaka Head Office: Yodogawa-ku, Osaka; President: Yumi Nomura; hereafter referred to as Taiyo Kogyo), which is engaged in the manufacture of large membrane surface structures (tent structures) and civil engineering and logistics materials, concluded an agreement with the town of Kyotamba (Mayor Genichi Hatanaka) on October 25, 2012, to supply “large tents” for temporary storage of relief supplies and relief stations in the event of a major disaster. The agreement was concluded with the town of Kyotamba (Mayor Genichi Hatanaka) on October 25 to supply “large tents” that can be used for temporary storage of relief supplies and relief shelters, as well as “partitions” for use in evacuation centers. This agreement is the 62nd with a local government in Japan.

Taiyo Kogyo has experience in responding to disasters such as the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011 and the Kumamoto Earthquake in 2016. Based on the experiences and lessons learned from those activities, we have started to conclude agreements with local governments since 2017, and have built a system that enables smooth supply of supplies even in an emergency.

(Head office: Meguro-ku, Tokyo; President: Fumitaka Awano; “Actio”), which manages events and facilities. (headquartered in Meguro-ku, Tokyo; President: Fumitaka Awano; hereafter “ACTIO”), which operates events and facilities.

Name of Agreement: Agreement on the Supply of Tents and Other Materials and Equipment in the Event of a Disaster
Date of conclusion: October 25, 2023
Description: When a disaster occurs or is feared to occur in Kyotamba Town, we supply tents and other materials and equipment upon request.

I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the opportunity to conclude this agreement today. Taiyo Kogyo built its plant in the former Mizuho Town (before the merger with Tamba Town and Wachi Town) and has contributed greatly to the development of the town and employment. Disasters in Japan are becoming more serious every year, and even in the Kyotamba area, which is said to be relatively disaster-free, we cannot afford to be complacent. The safety and security of the town’s residents is fundamental to community development, and we feel it is important to be prepared on a daily basis for unpredictable natural disasters. Our town has strengthened cooperation with related organizations, various groups, and business establishments in the town, and has always been committed to disaster prevention measures. We are also very pleased to be the first town in Kyoto Prefecture to conclude an agreement with Mizuho Plant, which is located in the town. We are very reassured that through the conclusion of this agreement, we will be able to provide significant assistance in disaster countermeasures, which is a key factor in protecting the safety and security of the town’s residents.

We are very pleased to welcome this disaster agreement with Kyotamba Town. The large tents that we deploy after disasters are used not only as evacuation shelters for disaster victims, but also as storage areas for relief supplies gathered in the event of a disaster, and as reception areas and activity centers for volunteer groups. We also provide temporary facilities for events, such as temporary toilets and power generation equipment. 　Taiyo Kogyo’s Mizuho Plant is the largest of Taiyo Kogyo’s domestic and overseas plants. The Mizuho Plant manufactures large stadium-class products, and since products manufactured in Kyotanbacho are delivered to countries around the world, we consider it a very important base in our global strategy. Although the agreement is a start, and a disaster may be the beginning, Taiyo Kogyo will continue to firmly support the people of Kyotamba Town.

Taiyo Kogyo handles a wide range of flood prevention equipment and other disaster prevention equipment for emergencies, from city streets to riverside areas.

Taiyo Kogyo is a “leading company of membrane structures” that supports the safety and security of society. Under our corporate philosophy of “Unlocking the infinite possibilities of membranes to deliver an inspiring and comfortable environment to our customers. Under the corporate philosophy of “We will exploit the infinite possibilities of membranes to deliver inspiring and comfortable environments to our customers,” we have been expanding our business into various fields including construction, as symbolized by the roof of the giant dome, civil engineering, logistics, and environmental fields, taking advantage of the characteristics of lightweight and strong materials. As we celebrate our 100th anniversary, we will further collaborate with our group companies in event and facility management, as well as strengthen our overseas business and research and development.
Official website: https://www.taiyokogyo.co.jp/

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