Announced details
Formwork construction and construction-related applications
The number of pipes is halved compared with conventional methods. The company explained that the pipes are lightweight and that the method is intuitive and easy to understand.
Kajima Corporation, 岡部, 丸久 and 楠工務店 have been involved in developing the Formwork One-Tightening Method from the outset, and 株式会社加門組 has newly joined the project. The Japan Concrete Institute organized the conference and awarded the method a Technical Award.
株式会社加門組 is based in Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture. The Japan Concrete Institute was the conference organizer. Information on the other counterparties is Not disclosed.
Japan Concrete Institute Award for Fiscal 2025 (Technical Award)
Japan Concrete Institute
Nara Convention Center
In this announcement the company addresses none of Contract Value / Offering price / Impact on Business Performance.
Concrete Engineering Annual Conference 2026 (Nara) conference website (https://pub.confit.atlas.jp/ja/event/jci2026)
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Names of Products / Services Covered | Formwork One-Tightening Method, Formwork One-Tightening Method for Square Aluminum Pipes and Next Ties (Wedge Type), Square Pipe and Wedge Type |
| Counterparty | 株式会社加門組, 鹿島建設, 丸久, 楠工務店, Japan Concrete Institute |
| Counterparty overview | 株式会社加門組 is based in Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture. The Japan Concrete Institute was the conference organizer. Information on the other counterparties is Not disclosed. |
| Relationship with the Company | Kajima Corporation, 岡部, 丸久 and 楠工務店 have been involved in developing the Formwork One-Tightening Method from the outset, and 株式会社加門組 has newly joined the project. The Japan Concrete Institute organized the conference and awarded the method a Technical Award. |
| Launch date | 8–10 July 2026 (exhibition period, completed) |
| Applicable area | Formwork construction and construction-related applications |
| Award/certification name | Japan Concrete Institute Award for Fiscal 2025 (Technical Award) |
| Awarding / certifying body | Japan Concrete Institute |
| Location | Nara Convention Center |
| Quantitative Effects | The number of pipes is halved compared with conventional methods. The company explained that the pipes are lightweight and that the method is intuitive and easy to understand. |
| Source | Concrete Engineering Annual Conference 2026 (Nara) conference website (https://pub.confit.atlas.jp/ja/event/jci2026) |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.To introduce a new method compatible with the square pipes commonly used in western Japan. The company also explained that holding the conference in Nara Prefecture helped increase attendance.