Electrification of the Press-In System to Move Away from Fossil Fuels
First written in FY2021. 11 of 12 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2022-Q1. Latest entry: 2026-07-10.
2 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「Going forward, the company will rapidly identify and address issues related to mass production and promote initiatives aimed at early market launch and obtaining certification as GX construction machinery.」
The electrification initiative progressed to the stage of improving the battery-powered electric power unit for mass production, achieving an early market launch and obtaining GX construction machinery certification. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Battery-powered electric power unit” “Global expansion of zero-emission press-in construction, with no CO2 emissions, can be expected. Going forward, we will rapidly identify improvements needed for mass production and feed them back into development, with the aim of bringing the product to market as soon as possible.」
Following the validation construction using a fully electric system, development progressed to the stage of improving the battery-powered electric power unit, which requires no power cable, for mass production and bringing it to market. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「① Automation and remote operation New automated construction technology: iNAVILINK Remote operation and simulation technology: G-Lab Vision ③ Power units, auxiliary equipment and attachments Externally powered electric power unit」
Specific product and technology names, including iNAVILINK, G-Lab Vision and the externally powered electric power unit, were presented as part of the electrification and automation development program. - FY2023-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「In the New Technology Development Project for Canal Embankment Rehabilitation at a World Heritage Site, the press-in phase of validation construction by G-Kracht B.V., a joint venture funded by group company Giken Europe B.V. (headquartered in the Netherlands), was completed in March. The work received high praise from the city, the project owner, and discussions toward the next commercialization phase have begun.」
Validation construction for the Amsterdam project, including the electric press-in system, was completed, and discussions toward commercialization began following a positive evaluation by the project owner. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The electric GRB System was deployed at the site in January. Work is progressing using “space-saving construction,” avoiding the felling of roadside trees, and the method has received high praise from the client for preserving the environment and visual appearance.」
The electric GRB system was deployed for overseas validation construction, enabling space-efficient construction while preserving the environment and visual appeal. - FY2023-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Press-in construction using the electric Gyro Piler, which contributes to carbon neutrality, and the GRB System is progressing smoothly, with 271 steel pipe piles to be driven over a 208 m section by next spring.」
Carbon-neutral construction using an electric Gyropiler and GRB system actually began, with a construction plan covering 208 m and 271 piles presented. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「Press-in construction using the electric Gyro Piler, which contributes to carbon neutrality, and the GRB System is scheduled to begin in November.」
The initiative to move away from fossil fuels and reduce CO2 emissions through electrification progressed to planned validation construction using an electric Gyropiler and GRB system for the Amsterdam project. - FY2022-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「The electric GRB system newly developed for this project arrived at the site at the end of January, and preparations for the pilot construction are under way. Electric GRB system: a next-generation press-in system capable of zero CO2 emissions through full electrification」
The electric GRB system, which enables zero CO2 emissions through full electrification, arrived at the site, and preparations for the pilot construction advanced. - FY2022-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「In a new technology development project for the rehabilitation of canal embankments in Amsterdam, Netherlands, the company completed domestic validation testing of an electric GRB system in preparation for pilot construction scheduled to begin in January 2022 and completed preparations for shipment to the site. Electric GRB system: a next-generation press-in system capable of zero CO2 emissions through full electrification」
Validation testing of the electric GRB system, which enables zero CO2 emissions through full electrification, was completed, and preparations advanced for shipment ahead of the pilot construction scheduled for January 2022. - FY2021First statedAnnual report
「Automation and electrification of press-in systems Automating press-in machines and system equipment will address labor shortages and improve productivity. Electrification will also support the shift away from fossil fuels.」
The electrification of press-in machines and system equipment has newly been positioned as a sustainability initiative aimed at moving away from fossil fuels and improving productivity.