Expansion of products that reduce environmental impact and labor requirements at construction sites

「廃棄されていた牡蠣の貝殻をボードに織り混ぜた「シェルイン オイスター」を新たに追加し、５月に発売しました。」

「During the first half, we added “Shell in Oyster” to the “Naturale” series of interior slate boards, which preserve the natural texture of cement. Launched in May, Shell in Oyster incorporates discarded oyster shells into the boards. Using oyster shells in the board design creates a new appearance not found in conventional Naturale products, while promoting the recycling of marine resources and helping reduce waste.」

「Conducting verification at actual projects in preparation for the full-scale launch of an exterior-wall solar panel installation method that improves power generation efficiency by approximately 50% compared with the existing method.」

「Under the corporate message “Creating peace of mind and security,” our group has expanded its product lineup to reduce environmental impact, improve labor efficiency at construction sites, contribute to society, and meet customer needs.」

「As part of its response to climate change, a shared global challenge, we submitted our greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and obtained SBT certification in December 2022. With this certification, we will further accelerate our decarbonization initiatives and contribute to the development of a sustainable society.」

「The Sales Division focused on expanding sales of high-value-added products, including Asloc Tile Panels, decorative panels finished with bonded ceramic tiles.」

「During the period, the Sales Division increased sales of factory-painted products and Asloc Tile Panels, which help improve design quality and shorten construction periods, as well as the Arcas curtain wall, which meets the demanding environmental conditions of super-high-rise buildings while delivering maintenance-free performance and shorter construction periods.」

「The Sales Division increased sales of factory-painted products, which provide a uniform, substantial finish without uneven coloring or gloss, offer excellent weather resistance and help shorten on-site work.」

「In October 2019, we launched a high-rise building specification for our original, industry-first labor-saving construction method, “Asloc LS Method,” which has been well received since its launch. By developing a technology for connecting high-strength HZ Clips, the LS Method can now be used for high-rise buildings 31 m or more in height, allowing broad adoption from mid- and low-rise to high-rise buildings.」

「In October this year, we launched a high-rise building specification for our original, industry-first labor-saving construction method, “Asloc LS Method,” which has been well received since its launch. By developing a technology for connecting high-strength HZ Clips, the LS Method can now be used for high-rise buildings 31 m or more in height, allowing broad adoption from mid- and low-rise to high-rise buildings. We will also launch the “Asloc Welding-Free Method” in January 2020, which improves work efficiency at construction sites and helps address the currently serious shortage of skilled workers.」

「In its sales division, the Company increased sales volumes of the labour-saving ASLOCK LS construction method and factory pre-processing, which help address labour shortages, and factory-painted products, which enhance the appearance of buildings while shortening on-site work. Total ASLOCK sales volume reached a record high.」

「In its sales division, the Company increased sales volumes of factory-painted products, which provide buildings with an attractive appearance through a uniform finish while significantly shortening on-site work, as well as the ASLOCK LS construction method and factory pre-processing, which eliminate construction delays caused by labour shortages.」

「As an accessory material exclusively for the ASLOCK Neo-900 series (900 mm effective width), the Company developed the high-strength HZ Clip (Hyper Z Clip), which contributes to labour savings at construction sites, and began selling it in November. Through its proprietary technology, the HZ Clip has an improved shape and achieves strength equivalent to the conventional W-shaped Z Clip secured with 2 bolts, using only 1 bolt.」

「In its sales division, the Company increased sales volumes of design panels, available in a wide range of designs including ribbed and embossed panels and offering enhanced visual appeal when combined with factory-painted products, as well as the ASLOCK LS construction method and factory pre-processing, which address construction delays caused by serious shortages of skilled workers.」

「In its sales division, the Company increased sales volumes of factory-painted products, which maintain high weather resistance and a uniform, attractive finish over an extended period while shortening construction time on site; the Grid Design Series, which received a Good Design Award for its sharp tile-like finish, unavailable with tiles, and its economic efficiency, construction efficiency and high safety; the ASLOCK LS construction method; and factory pre-processing, which address delays caused by shortages of skilled workers.」

「The Company added “Rib W Coat,” an industry-first factory-painted product that paints the raised ribs of design panels in different colours, to the factory-painted product line-up for its extrusion-moulded cement panel ASLOCK, and launched it in June. It also launched an industry-first built-in sound-absorption and sound-insulation panel for ASLOCK Tough, a panel designed exclusively for rooftop screening, in September.」

「The Company expanded its product range to meet customer needs by reducing environmental impact and saving labour at construction sites.」