The groundbreaking ceremony was held at the new factory in Itakura, Gunma Prefecture.

Reducing environmental impact, achieving SDGs goals! Complete in-house production, domestic production, and mechanization ensure reliable quality! (For export and one-way disposable use)

【Specific Details】 - Significant reduction in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions is possible. - Costs are reasonable compared to export wooden fumigation pallets and plywood pallets. - Completely in-house production with mechanized production lines ensures reliable quality. - Prices and delivery times are less affected by international situations compared to timber (fully domestic production). - Being made of cardboard, the quality is more stable than wood. Many people are concerned about quality, but our cardboard pallets: - Are designed according to the strength requirements of the specific products (fully custom-made). - Ensure stable quality through mechanization of the manufacturing line (and pricing as well). - Have a proven track record of numerous deliveries to major companies. We hope this provides you with peace of mind. 【Disadvantages】 - Designing for your peace of mind takes time. - They are not very suitable for repeated use (primarily one-way, disposable). - They are weak against water (if they weren't, they wouldn't decompose naturally). ↓ For more detailed information, please download and view the materials below ↓ *Since this is fully custom-made, we will assess whether "cardboard conversion" is feasible. We would appreciate the opportunity to hear about your situation first.

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Capable of handling super heavy loads! All processes produced in-house! Reliable quality! Reduced environmental impact! SDGs compliant! Using reinforced cardboard "Naviace"!

【Usage Examples】 - Pumps - Engines - Transmissions - Motors - Inverters - Compressors - Machine parts - Electrical components Packaging for heavy products! 【Main Improvements】 ■ Complete cardboard conversion from other materials such as wooden box plywood cases, wooden fumigation pallets, wooden beams, cardboard, composite resin plastic pallets, and steel cases (response to wood shock and plastic reduction) ■ Improvement of environmental issues (carbon neutrality, Scope 3, decarbonization CO2 reduction, etc.) ■ Reduction of cubic meters (improvement of logistics transportation, improvement of storage efficiency, resolution of export container shortages) ■ Anyone can package and unpack (improvement of work efficiency, improvement of productivity, improvement of disposability, etc.) ■ Enhancement of corporate image (ESG investment measures, CSR measures, response to Scope 3) *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Introducing a case study on how the use of reinforced cardboard "Naviace" and reinforced cardboard pallets "Navipallet" has reduced air freight and logistics costs!

Proposal to improve wooden packaging with the special reinforced cardboard "Naviace"! Reduce air freight costs by decreasing packaging weight by 65%! Additionally: - Improved storage efficiency - No need for nails - Increased shipping quantity in sea containers - Stable supply 【What is Naviace?】 Naviace refers to a type of reinforced cardboard that is lighter and stronger than usual. Generally, logistics costs are said to be: - Packaging cost: 10% - Packing work, storage, and management costs: 30% - Transportation costs: 60% By reducing "logistics costs" and "packing work, storage, and management costs" rather than simply lowering packaging costs, users can experience many benefits. Furthermore, reducing transportation costs and labor hours contributes to CO2 reduction and improvement of labor conditions, supporting corporate sustainability and SDGs. ★★ For more detailed information, please download the materials below ★★ 【Main Improvement Contents】 ■ Complete cardboard conversion from other materials like wooden boxes ■ Environmental issue improvement (carbon neutrality, decarbonization) ■ Reduction of cubic meters (improvement in logistics transportation and storage efficiency) ■ Anyone can pack and unpack (production efficiency improvement, waste reduction) ■ Enhanced corporate image (ESG investment measures, CSR measures)

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Metal cracks are one of the concerns in equipment maintenance operations. Conventional welding methods for repairs can change the base material around the crack due to heat, leading to residual stress and deformation, which always carries the risk of "crack recurrence" and "secondary damage." Hinode Waterworks Equipment Co., Ltd.'s "Mechanical Stitching Method" is a new technique that allows for metal crack repairs without applying heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, the crack is physically removed without affecting the base material at all. Repairs can be made even in environments where open flames cannot be used. Since no heat is applied, the disassembly of equipment is minimized. For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

● The production time for cast prototypes can be shortened! Since model making is not required, the production time for prototypes, which previously took about a month, can be significantly reduced. ● Model costs can be reduced! By directly producing sand molds from 3D data, there is no need for model production costs. If changes to the model are necessary, they can be addressed by modifying the 3D data. ● Similar products with different shapes and dimensions can be prototyped simultaneously! Different products, such as similar shapes or varying dimensions, can be molded at the same time in one molding process. This allows for the verification of multiple types in a short period.

Metal cracks are one of the concerns in equipment maintenance operations. Conventional welding methods for repairs can alter the base material around the crack due to heat, leading to residual stress and deformation, which always carries the risk of "crack recurrence" and "secondary damage." Hinode Waterworks Equipment Co., Ltd.'s "Mechanical Stitching Method" is a new technique that allows for the repair of metal cracks without applying heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, the crack is physically removed without affecting the base material at all. Repairs can be made even in environments where open flames cannot be used. Since no heat is applied, the disassembly of equipment is minimized. For more details, please contact us or download the catalog.

Nitto Kōsaku Co., Ltd. (Osaka) is a comprehensive manufacturing company that supports production through "jig expertise × precision machining." [Reasons Why Jigs Are Necessary | Limitations of Manual Work and Variability in Quality] In the previous discussion, we introduced the basic definition of "jigs." This time, we will explain the background of the necessity for jigs, focusing on the "limitations of manual work," using relatable examples. ☆ When Undertaking the Job of Sharpening Pencils At our company, we explain the concept of "jigs" in an easy-to-understand manner using familiar examples during lectures and presentations. For instance, let's say we take on the job of sharpening pencils from a certain company. If this is done manually with a knife, there will be variations in the angle of sharpening, the length of the lead, and the finished shape depending on the worker. There will also be differences in the time taken to complete the work, leading to challenges in standardizing quality and improving production efficiency. To stabilize "work that is influenced by human skill," jigs are necessary. By using jigs, anyone can process the pencils at the same position and angle, enabling stable production with reduced variability in quality. Our company leverages this concept of jig creation to engage in precision machining, prototype production, and the design and manufacturing of dedicated machines. To be continued.

PiLink Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Yokohama City, CEO: Kenji Nogata) will start selling two models of its edge AI platform series "PLECO," optimized for industrial applications, on June 1, 2026: the high-performance model "PLECO E5" based on Raspberry Pi 5 (Compute Module 5) and the low-cost model "PLECO E4" based on Raspberry Pi 4 (Compute Module 4).