[Free Giveaway] Preventing Lightning Damage Part 1: Basic Knowledge and Evacuation Action Guidebook

Please use this for ensuring workplace safety and training materials.

The humid rainy season has arrived, and many people may be thinking about measures against heavy rainfall, such as linear precipitation zones. However, it is easy to get distracted by the heavy rain and not fully grasp the threat of lightning. It is said that the voltage of a lightning strike can reach 100 million volts, which is equivalent to 1 million times the power of household electricity. In Japan, it is reported that there are over 1 million lightning strikes annually, and this poses a higher risk for professions that often work outdoors, such as civil engineering and construction. As a private weather company, we believe it is important to share knowledge related to weather with everyone, even in small ways. Therefore, we have created the "Preventing Lightning Damage! (Part 1) Basic Knowledge and Evacuation Action Guidebook." We encourage you to take a look and utilize it for ensuring safety in the workplace or as training materials. *For more details, please visit our website or feel free to contact us.

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Sysmet will clearly explain the basic knowledge of Japan's oceanographic and meteorological observations and forecasts, as well as the process of how information reaches you!

At Sysmet Co., Ltd., we believe it is important to convey not only information related to our products but also knowledge about weather as a private meteorological company. Therefore, we have created a guidebook. The second edition is an introductory guide on the use of oceanographic information - from observation to forecasting and data provision. This guide explains how the weather and oceanographic information you receive is created, focusing on wave observation. Additionally, it clarifies the differences in roles between the Japan Meteorological Agency and private meteorological companies. Feel free to download it and use it for safety measures or training materials.

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To ensure safety at construction sites! Introducing materials related to linear precipitation zone information.

In recent years, natural disasters have been frequent in Japan. Every year, some region in the country is struck by a disaster, suffering significant damage. In particular, there has been a notable increase in heavy rain disasters in recent years, with rising frequencies and durations of heavy rainfall, as well as an increase in the number of landslide incidents. This document introduces key points that site managers should be aware of regarding how to confront the dangers of heavy rain at construction sites in order to mitigate damage. Please feel free to download and take a look. [Contents] ■ Introduction ■ Chapter 1: Case Studies of Damage from Localized Heavy Rain ■ Chapter 2: Not Just Linear Precipitation Zones? The Mechanism of Localized Heavy Rain Occurrence ■ Chapter 3: Five Measures to Avoid Damage from Localized Heavy Rain ■ Conclusion *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Quantifying the utilization of weather information! Let's score based on the responses and consider measures!

In this checklist, by answering all 11 questions, you can quantify your company's utilization of weather information during localized heavy rain and quickly identify issues. The diagnostic items include "understanding of weather," such as "I don't really understand what the signs of sudden heavy rain like linear precipitation zones are," and "information gathering," such as "I don't have a habit of checking weather information." We also provide detailed explanations of the issues for each item (what is not understood) and the diagnostic results, so please download it and make use of it. 【Contents】 ■ How to use ■ Diagnostic section *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Thank you very much for your continued support. We, at Marpos Co., Ltd., regret to inform you that we will be closed during the following period. Closure Period: From Saturday, April 25, 2026, to Wednesday, May 6, 2025. Inquiries received during the closure period will be answered sequentially after Thursday, May 7. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

We would like to inform you about the business hours during the GW period, as well as order, shipping, and support services. Please download the PDF to check the schedule. ■ Regarding Orders 1) Orders can be placed at any time on the 【FOSS WEBSHOP】. Stock will be prioritized. 2) Please specify your "desired delivery date" when placing an order. 3) Due to expected high order volume and shipping delays before and after the holiday, please make your requests with ample time. ■ Regarding Customer Support For any malfunctions or issues during the holiday... Customers with maintenance contracts should contact the dedicated number for after-hours support. Other customers can reach us via email. Please provide details such as "model name," "serial number," "symptoms," and "contact person's name." Our customer support will contact you in the order of receipt. E-Mail: service@foss.co.jp

The "Mechanical Stitching Method" by Nichinichisui Road Machinery Co., Ltd. is a new technique that allows for the repair of metal cracks without the application of heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, cracks are physically removed, and repairs are made without causing any thermal impact on the base material. Repairs can be carried out 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. ◎ If a detailed technical explanation is needed, please contact us.

The "Mechanical Stitch Method" by Nichinichisui Road Machinery Co., Ltd. is a new technique that allows for the repair of metal cracks without the application of heat. By using special bolts and reinforcement plates, cracks are physically removed, and repairs are made without causing any thermal impact to the base material. Repairs can be carried out 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. ◎ If a detailed technical explanation is needed, please contact us.

SPACECOOL Inc., which researches, develops, and sells the radiation cooling material "SPACECOOL" that releases heat into space to achieve zero-energy cooling, will exhibit at the "Jumbo Surprise Exhibition," a comprehensive trade fair for electrical materials and housing equipment, held at Tokyo Big Sight from April 17 (Friday) to April 18 (Saturday), 2026, and at Intex Osaka from April 24 (Friday) to April 25 (Saturday), 2026. This material is a new technology that enables zero-energy cooling by converting heat into infrared radiation and releasing it into space, without using any external power. By implementing it in outdoor air conditioning units and outdoor electrical equipment, it helps suppress internal temperature rises, contributing to stable operation of devices and reduction of air conditioning energy consumption, and is being recognized as a new carbon-neutral technology. Its energy-saving performance has been acknowledged, and this material received the 2025 Energy Conservation Award. When you visit the venue, please stop by our booth. Our booth number is 972 (common for both Tokyo and Osaka). We will continue to work towards expanding the social implementation of SPACECOOL to contribute to the stable operation of outdoor equipment and air conditioning units, as well as to reduce air conditioning energy consumption and CO2 emissions.