Junichi Kimura (木村順一) of Ogaki City was appointed as the new chair of 全解工連 and paid a courtesy call on Governor Yoshihide Ezaki (江崎禎英) at the Gifu Prefectural Government Office. The meeting covered strengthening cooperation during disasters and promoting the development of industry rules, while the governor expressed expectations that the industry would serve as a model for development.
Junichi Kimura (木村順一), who was appointed as the new chair of the National Federation of Demolition Contractors Associations (全解工連), paid a courtesy call on Governor Yoshihide Ezaki (江崎禎英) on the 19th. Kimura of Ogaki City heads the organization, which conducts research and studies, develops technology, promotes public awareness, and provides education and training for workers involved in demolition work.
Kimura also serves as chair of the Gifu Prefecture Demolition Contractors Association. At 全解工連, he served as vice chair for 8 years before being appointed chair in June this year.
During the meeting, Kimura cited promoting the development of industry rules through engagement with the government and strengthening cooperation during disasters as priorities, and spoke of his ambitions for future initiatives.
Governor Ezaki said the demolition industry has an important role to play in new urban development and expressed his expectation that Kimura would lead the industry.