Global Expansion Through Packaging of the Implant Construction Method

「技研製：タイで「インプラント工法」継続採用　静かな施工で学習環境を損なわず、強靭な河川護岸を構築」

「In its overseas expansion, the company is working to establish its comprehensive customer support service, GTOSS, and is accelerating market expansion in collaboration with member companies. At the same time, it is developing new customers who share the value of press-in technology and creating markets through cooperation with local business partners. In Asia, against a backdrop of strong infrastructure demand in Singapore, the company sold multiple units in the second quarter to a customer acquired in the previous fiscal year who was not a GTOSS member, following sales in the first quarter. In Europe, the first project in the commercialization phase of the renovation project for the World Heritage canals in the Netherlands was completed.」

「技研ヨーロッパは、本工事向けに「サイレントパイラー™」2 台を販売しており、継続して「ジャイロパイラー™」のレンタル、鋼管杭の先端に取り付ける切削爪（リングビット）の販売、長期間の工事に伴う機械の保守メンテナンスを担います。」

「As a result, press-in technology has spread to more than 40 countries and regions worldwide and is contributing to the resolution of construction challenges in each region. The company has also introduced GTOSS, a comprehensive support service for users designed to strengthen partnerships with local companies, and is promoting total support to expand the adoption of its method together with partner companies.」

「As a result, press-in technology has spread to more than 40 countries and regions worldwide and has contributed to resolving construction challenges in each region.」

「After this phase, the company’s method is expected to be adopted as one of the standard methods for this project, which plans to renovate 200 km, and to be made generally available to specialist local contractors and others.」

「In China, the company delivered multiple Silent Pilers to Shijiazhuang Tianyuan Technology Group Co., Ltd. (hereinafter, “Tianyuan”), a major construction equipment distributor in Hebei Province with which it entered into sales agency and designated-factory agreements in 2020. In South Korea, it delivered a third Gyro Piler, a steel pipe pile rotary cutting press-in machine, to a local user.」

「In Asia, the company delivered a Gyro Piler, a steel pipe pile rotary cutting press-in machine, to a major user of its technology partner in Singapore. This was the first delivery in Southeast Asia. Going forward, the company will work with group company Giken Seisakusho Asia Pte., Ltd. (headquartered in Singapore) to develop the market for the Gyropress method. In South America, a local company that completed demonstration construction (pilot construction) under the technical guidance of the Group evaluated the superiority of press-in technology in countermeasures against tailings dam failures and decided to adopt it for continuing work.」

「At the “New Technology Development Project for the Renovation of World Heritage Canal Quay Walls” in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, the press-in work for the demonstration 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, and all work, including subsequent processes, was completed in July. The work received high praise from the project owner, the City of Amsterdam, and discussions are under way toward the next commercialization phase.」

「The press-in work for the demonstration 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 project owner, the City of Amsterdam, and discussions began on the next commercialization phase. In the commercialization phase, contracts for construction covering a total length of 3.3 km over 8 years are guaranteed.」

「As part of its overseas expansion, which targets an overseas sales ratio of 70% (50% for the fiscal year ending August 2031), demonstration construction by the joint venture G-Kracht B.V. has progressed smoothly on the “New Technology Development Project for the Renovation of World Heritage Canal Quay Walls” in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, under technical guidance from group company Giken Seisakusho Co., Ltd. In January, an electric GRB system was deployed at the site, and construction has proceeded using space-saving methods that avoid cutting down the avenue trees. The method has received high praise from the project owner as a way to preserve the environment and visual appeal.」

「As part of its overseas expansion targeting an overseas revenue ratio of 70% (50% in the fiscal year ending August 2031), the press-in phase of demonstration construction by the joint venture G-Kracht B.V. for Amsterdam’s “New Technology Development Project for the Rehabilitation of World Heritage Canals” began in November under the technical guidance of Giken Seisakusho. Press-in construction using an electric Gyropiler, which contributes to carbon neutrality, and the GRB System is progressing smoothly, with 271 steel pipe piles scheduled to be installed along a 208 m section by next spring. In Asia, the Group delivered a second Silent Piler F301-700 to a user in India acquired in the previous fiscal year and a Silent Piler SA100 to a user in Taiwan. It also received orders from users in Singapore, South Korea and Indonesia for Silent Piler F301-900 and other machines, with user demand steadily expanding as the press-in market grows.」

「As part of its overseas expansion targeting an overseas revenue ratio of 70%, the Group’s joint venture G-Kracht B.V., established in April 2021 for the “New Technology Development Project for the Rehabilitation of World Heritage Canals in Amsterdam,” entered into a demonstration construction (pilot construction) agreement with the City of Amsterdam, the project owner, in June 2022. Press-in construction using an electric Gyropiler, which contributes to carbon neutrality, and the GRB System is scheduled to begin in November.」

「For major overseas projects, the newly developed electric GRB System for the Amsterdam canal quay-wall rehabilitation project arrived at the site at the end of January, and preparations for pilot construction are under way. For disaster-prevention work at a tailings dam in Brazil, the Group advanced construction planning for protective walls and technical guidance by Japanese staff to local companies toward full-scale construction. Press-in construction is also progressing on the foundation work, including temporary cofferdam construction, secured for the Sydney Fish Market redevelopment project in Australia.」

「Overseas, the Group is focusing on proposals for construction methods that maximise the advantages of the press-in principle and observe the Five Great Principles of Construction to a high standard. The number of construction projects resulting from these activities is steadily increasing, raising awareness of the Implant Construction Method. For the Amsterdam canal quay-wall rehabilitation project, demonstration testing in Japan of the electric GRB System for pilot construction scheduled to begin in January 2022 was completed, and preparations for shipment to the site were finalised. For disaster-prevention work at a tailings dam in Brazil, Group employees conducted a site survey and began part of the construction. The Group continues work toward full-scale construction, including construction planning for protective walls and remote technical guidance for local companies. In Australia, the Group began foundation work, including temporary cofferdam construction, for the Sydney Fish Market redevelopment project.」

「For major projects, Giken Europe B.V., the overseas subsidiary, established a joint venture, G-Kracht B.V. (G-Kracht B.V.), with its local construction-company partner for the new technology development project relating to Amsterdam’s canal quay-wall rehabilitation. In preparation for pilot construction scheduled to begin in January 2022, detailed design and various monitoring plans are being developed locally, while demonstration testing of the newly developed electric GRB System is under way in Japan.」

「Overseas, the Group continues to pursue proposals for construction methods that maximise the advantages of the press-in principle and observe the Five Great Principles of Construction to a high standard, with the aim of becoming a global engineering company. Its overseas subsidiary Giken Seisakusho Asia Pte., Ltd. opened a representative office in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, where flooding occurs frequently, to raise awareness of press-in technology and strengthen proposals for flood-control measures using the Implant Construction Method. Meanwhile, the quay-wall rehabilitation project at the Port of Dakar in Senegal, secured under a Japanese ODA project, was completed in March. The project has attracted attention from ODA stakeholders as a strong example of the Implant Construction Method, a unique Japanese technology, solving construction challenges in a developing country. It has been widely featured in the media and at seminars and is expected to provide momentum for the global adoption of press-in technology.」

「Overseas, the Group strengthened its efforts to become a global engineering company by advancing proposals for construction methods that maximise the advantages of the press-in principle and observe the Five Great Principles of Construction to a high standard. For the Amsterdam canal quay-wall rehabilitation project, the Group is advancing detailed structural design and machinery development toward demonstration construction from 2022. It is also continuing to propose measures to ensure the safety of a tailings dam in Brazil, while advancing specific construction-method proposals for major projects in Australia and Thailand.」

「For overseas expansion, the Group’s basic policy is to provide total-package solutions covering design, procurement and construction, and it is shifting toward proposals tailored to each regional market. Although inquiries are increasing, the Group is selecting projects for which the advantages of the press-in principle can be maximised and the Five Great Principles of Construction can be observed to a high standard. For major projects, preparations were made for demonstration construction on the Amsterdam canal quay-wall rehabilitation project from September 2021, including quay-wall structural design, machinery development and establishment of the project structure. For the proposed solution for a tailings dam in Brazil, discussions are under way toward selection, covering structural design, construction planning and the supply of equipment and materials. The Group also sold 3 Silent Pilers to Tianyuan in Hebei, China, with which it entered into sales agency and designated factory agreements in October 2020, as it prepared to expand the press-in market.」

「J Steel Group Pty Limited, the Australian subsidiary, is shifting away from a business focused primarily on steel materials sales and has already secured a project on a turnkey basis, from design through construction.」

「In May, the Group’s Gyropress Method and GRB System received the highest rating in Amsterdam’s review of proposals for a new technology development partnership relating to the rehabilitation of canal quay walls in a World Heritage area, and the Group entered into a partnership agreement with the City of Amsterdam. The city’s canals under its jurisdiction extend for more than 600 km, of which 200 km requires urgent action. Giken Europe jointly submitted the proposal with its Dutch partner De Koning and local general contractor Van Gelder. Following technology development and pilot construction by the 3 companies, and subject to a further review, quay-wall rehabilitation work will initially be carried out for 4 years from January 2023, with an extension of up to 8 years, at a maximum rate of approximately 1 km per year and an annual budget of approximately ¥2.0 billion.」

「The press-in method was adopted for railway-related construction projects in Minneapolis, United States, and Melbourne, Australia.」

「Under an ODA project, the Group won quay-wall rehabilitation work at the Port of Dakar in Senegal using the Gyropress Method. Construction has been under way since the end of July under a schedule running through the end of June 2020, including a total construction period of 7 months. Phase 1 progressed very smoothly and was completed with positive results in early November, and Phase 2 will begin in 2020.」

「During the fiscal year, the press-in method was adopted and completed in a residential area of Manhattan, New York, providing a major catalyst for future growth. J Steel Group Pty Limited, the Group’s subsidiary, also continued proposing the press-in method, and construction projects based on packaged proposals began to be secured in Australia.」

「The Gyropress Method was selected for the quay-wall rehabilitation project at the Port of Dakar in Senegal, an ODA project for which the Group had been making proposals, and will be used for the first time on the African continent. In addition, the Zero-Clearance Method was selected for hospital construction in Cairo, Egypt, as it allows construction without affecting adjacent structures. Work is scheduled to begin in mid-August.」

「As a specific initiative to expand overseas markets, the US subsidiary Giken America Corporation opened a new base in an office building in central Manhattan, New York City, near Grand Central Terminal, and moved its head-office functions there. Engineers from its partner, Mueser Rutledge Consulting Engineers (MRCE), will work at the new base, where the companies will jointly promote awareness and adoption of the press-in method, mainly in the northeastern United States.」

「Overseas, Giken America Corporation entered into a collaboration agreement with Mueser Rutledge Consulting Engineers (MRCE) in the United States, while Giken Europe B.V. entered into a collaboration agreement with Gebr. De Koning B.V. in the Netherlands.」

「Overseas, potential demand is expected for infrastructure redevelopment and disaster recovery work in urban areas worldwide because of the superiority of the press-in method. The Group is promoting its wider adoption, including in ODA projects. These efforts are beginning to bear fruit, with demand increasing mainly in Asia, including China. In addition, J Steel Group Pty Limited (Australia) became a subsidiary in December last year, and the Group is building a structure to promote global expansion through packaging the Implant Construction Method.」

「In overseas markets, product sales were at the same level as in the same quarter of the previous year, although large-scale construction projects declined. However, the consolidation of J Steel Group Pty Limited (Australia), which became a subsidiary in December last year, resulted in an increase in total overseas revenue year on year. In December last year, the superiority of the Group’s construction method was recognised for the first time in subway restoration work following hurricane damage in Manhattan, New York City, and subway station redevelopment work, leading to its first adoption. The Group will continue promoting the wider adoption of the construction method worldwide, including in ODA projects.」

「Based on the “Medium-Term Management Plan (fiscal years ending August 2016 to August 2018),” the Group is actively pursuing ① global expansion through packaging the Implant Construction Method, ② further strengthening a corporate structure specialising in development, and ③ making Kochi the world’s centre for press-in technology, with the aim of achieving its numerical targets of revenue of ¥27.5 billion and operating profit of ¥5.8 billion. Overseas, sales of press-in machines are gradually increasing as the press-in method gains recognition.」

「In Bangladesh, the Group won bridge foundation construction work using the Implant Construction Method under an ODA project, and most of the work has been completed. Based on this track record, the Group is confident that it will win more overseas construction projects.」

「Overseas, the market is steadily expanding as the press-in method gains recognition, including the first deliveries of Silent Pilers to Cambodia and Australia. In Bangladesh, the Group won bridge foundation construction work using the Implant Construction Method, and construction is now under way. The project is expected to be a major step toward winning more overseas construction projects.」

「In overseas operations, the Group has built a track record mainly in Asia, including its first delivery of a Silent Piler to Cambodia in January this year and winning and commencing bridge foundation construction work using the Implant Construction Method in Bangladesh.」

「① Global expansion through packaging the Implant Construction Method」

「The Silent Piler, supplied at the strong request of Myanmar’s Ministry of Construction, is scheduled for use throughout Myanmar. Work sites requiring the machine are being selected, and the deployment of multiple machines is expected.」

「① Global expansion through packaging the Implant Construction Method」