Miyazaki Prefecture “Agreement on the Supply of Tents and Other Materials and Equipment at the Time of Disaster” concluded.

Taiyo Kogyo Corporation

(Tokyo Head Office: Setagaya-ku, Tokyo; Osaka Head Office: Yodogawa-ku, Osaka; President: Hidefumi Araki), a manufacturer of large membrane surface structures (tent structures) and various logistics materials, concluded an agreement with Miyazaki Prefecture on December 13, 2021 to supply tents and other materials and equipment in the event of a disaster. The agreement was signed on December 13, 2021.

In the event of an emergency, we will promptly supply emergency air tents, large tents, partitions for use in evacuation centers, materials for disaster response and recovery work, and other supplies upon request to support the early recovery of the affected areas. This agreement with Miyazaki Prefecture marks the 45th disaster agreement between MHI and a local government.

Name of Agreement: “Agreement on the Supply of Tents and Other Materials and Equipment in the Event of a Disaster
Date of conclusion: December 13, 2021
Partner organizations: Miyazaki Prefecture, Taiyo Kogyo
Objective: To supply our products, etc. in the event of a disaster in Miyazaki Prefecture and in the event of a request for assistance to evacuation centers, etc.
Description: Supply the following products as requested: McQuick Shelter, Quick Partition, Tent Pipe Tent, MQ Air Mat, Shower, Large Sandbags, Blue Sheets, Water Tank, Concrete Canvas, Maxwall, Delta Tube, Tacom

We have experience in responding to disasters such as the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011 and the Kumamoto Earthquake in 2016. Based on the experience and lessons learned from these activities, we began concluding agreements with local governments in 2017, and have built a system that enables smooth supply of supplies even in times of emergency. We had been aware that setting up tents in the chaos immediately after a disaster requires a variety of coordination and approval procedures, which can delay the response. We hope that the disaster agreement will solve these problems. The number of agreements concluded to date has reached 44, and the agreement with Miyazaki Prefecture is the 45th (including the 5th directly with the prefecture).

From left to right: Mc-Quick Shelter, Quick Partition, Triangular Water Canister “Delta Tube”.

Mr. Shunji Kono, Governor of Miyazaki Prefecture

The newly constructed disaster prevention office building is designed to protect the lives and property of prefectural residents, and with the signing of this agreement, we are now even more prepared to strengthen our disaster prevention efforts. We are very grateful for this agreement, which will lead to the safety and security of the citizens of the prefecture in the event of an emergency.

Hidefumi Araki, President and Representative Director, Taiyo Kogyo Corporation

The “storm door made of membrane” that we are donating today was also developed with the idea of contributing to society by creating a product that does not exist in the world. In the event of an emergency, we will not only provide the necessary materials and equipment, but also offer solutions and proposals through creative approaches. To this end, we hope to communicate with each person in charge on a regular basis, so that we can provide full support in case of emergency.

Storm door made of membrane (left: before installation, right: after installation)

From left: Miyazaki Station West Exit Station Square, JR Miyako Twin Building Station Building, Prefectural Sports Park “Kinohana Dome

Taiyo Kogyo is a “leading company of membrane structures” that aims to maximize social value. Taking advantage of the characteristics of light and strong materials, Taiyo Kogyo is expanding its products into various construction businesses symbolized by the roofs of giant domes, as well as civil engineering, logistics, and even the environmental field. In recent years, in particular, the company has been attracting public attention for its emergency response to the many disasters that have occurred in various regions, medical tents for use against the new type of corona, and protective suits for use in hospital visits.