[Case Study] The Necessity of Foldable Flood Barriers Realized from Flooding in Factories

We have added a video of the water stop test to the product page of the "F-shield Folding Water Stop Board"! In this video, we introduce the water stop performance test of the "F-shield Folding Water Stop Board," assuming various scenarios. Please take a look. The "F-shield Folding Water Stop Board" from Furukawa Electric is a lightweight and simple alternative to sandbags for water stopping and waterproofing. It has approximately 15 times the water stop performance compared to sandbags. It can be easily assembled by placing it on the ground, opening it, and locking the fittings, making it a lightweight water stop board that can easily prevent flooding damage from typhoons, floods, and sudden heavy rain. When folded, it becomes as thin as 80mm, allowing for space-saving storage in narrow places such as shelves, entrances, garages, and warehouses. The water stop boards can be connected to each other, and the connection points allow for a maximum width adjustment of 50mm and an angle adjustment of ±5°, making it adaptable to various widths and shapes of openings. 【Features】 ■ Leakage amount: Approximately 200L/(h·m2) *This is not a guaranteed value, but our test result. ■ Lightweight at 5.8kg per board (5.3kg for end pieces) ■ Can be installed for 10m with just one person in about 10 minutes ■ Reusable and long-lasting ■ No special construction required, and easy to dispose of.

Mr. Yamamoto is responsible for the overall safety management operations of the company in the Safety and Environment Department of the Production Headquarters at Special Spring Industry Co., Ltd. "There are first-class rivers, the Inagawa and the Darokugawa, near our factory, and when typhoons or linear precipitation zones occur, there is a risk of these rivers flooding. In fact, a major typhoon passed through Hyogo Prefecture in 2018, and at that time, we were really on the brink of river flooding. Therefore, it was necessary to present a sufficient BCP (Business Continuity Plan) to our customer, the automobile manufacturer, in preparation for potential river flooding." "The foldable water stop board F-shield is lighter than sandbags, making it easy to carry and set up. Unlike sandbags, there is no need for the cumbersome task of filling or emptying water; it can be easily set up and taken down by simply locking the fittings." "We have newly established a disaster prevention warehouse right next to the factory's main gate, where we store the foldable water stop board F-shield, ensuring that we can set it up immediately in case of an emergency." "By presenting a sufficient BCP (Business Continuity Plan) to our customer, the automobile manufacturer, in preparation for river flooding, we hope to earn their trust in our company."

▼ Key Points for Flood Mitigation Measures that Companies Should Implement - Excerpt ▼ ● Due to the effects of global warming, precipitation is expected to increase by about 1.3 times, and the frequency of flooding is predicted to be about four times greater. ● In response to the rising risk of water damage, there have been numerous cases where businesses find it difficult to continue operations due to flooding, or where they are requested by partners in the supply chain to develop Business Continuity Plans (BCP). ● Traditional disaster prevention aims to ensure safety and reduce physical damage, but corporate disaster prevention must also achieve business continuity in addition to these goals. ● What are the key points for flood mitigation measures that "companies" should implement!? Details are provided in this document. We would appreciate it if you could take a moment to read it.

**Expert in Distribution Board Manufacturing: Takahashi Electric Co., Ltd.** Mr. Watanabe works in the General Affairs Department of Takahashi Electric Co., Ltd., which is responsible for the manufacturing of distribution boards that are indispensable in modern social infrastructure. **Risk of Rainwater Infiltration into the Factory! Safety Measures and Risk Management at the Sheet Metal Factory** "At the entrance of our sheet metal factory, a small hill with a forest is encroaching, and during typhoons or heavy rain, there is a risk that rainwater will flow from the forest into the factory entrance. Since there are expensive equipment such as laser processing machines inside the factory, it was necessary to implement risk management to prevent rainwater from entering the factory entrance. We considered stockpiling sandbags, but they are heavy and degrade quickly, causing the contents to spill out. Therefore, we concluded that sandbags were insufficient as a safety measure for the factory." **Preparing for Flood Damage to the Factory with the Foldable Water Stop Board F-shield** "The foldable water stop board F-shield is easy to handle because it is foldable, allowing for timely storage and movement. Additionally, its bright yellow color enhances visibility, which is also appealing. I appreciate that it is sturdier and easier to use compared to sandbags."