1. Features

Our company was originally engaged in the shipbuilding industry in the port of Kesennuma. With the local fishing industry entering the hard times we decided to launch a new business in a different field - applying technologies use in shipbuilding to architecture. We involve through planning and production to construction. We create complicated curved steel structures and design and produce complex 3-dimensional structures. Our original shipbuilding technology is divided into four categories.

1. Planning Technique
2. We design and develop optimum 3-dimensional hull-shaped forms to satisfy the
3. Curved Surface Design Technology
4. An approximate graphical method is used to make flat patterns from 3-dimensional curved surfaces of the ship's outer shell.
5. Plate Forming for Shipbuilding Advantage is taken of the contractile property of steel to convert flat steel into the required 3-dimensional curved surfaces by use of flame and water.
6. Welding Technique
7. This is all-position continuous welding conforming to a ship hull's curved surfaces.

In the architectural field, the tendency is to think planar, i.e. two-dimensionally. In contrast, shipbuilders think in three-dimensions bringing novelty and originality to the construction sector. As buildings are solid fixtures, architects normally seek expression in terms of north, south, east and west. On the other hand, the movement of ships can be expressed in 3-dimensional positional coordinates as ships on the seas are free-moving objects. Generally it is impossible for carpenters with experience of only working on the land to construct a ship. In contrast, shipbuilders can build both houses and ships. Therefore, we are able to find solutions for problems which present difficulties for traditional architects. We see things from a different perspective because our fundamental guiding principle is to develop ideas and solutions drawing on our experiences as shipbuilders. Our goal is to contribute to society and develop an environment which ensures our children can realize their dreams and hopes.

2. Management Principles

1. To produce creative and inspiring works from a fusion of the benefits of shipbuilding technology.
2. To put our heart and soul into our production in order to contribute to the prosperity of a society rich in creativity.
3. To respect individuality and by working hard consistently be a member of society empathising with other people’s dreams and hopes.

3. Business Overview

Company	Takahashi Kogyo Co., Ltd
President	Kazushi Takahashi
Location Head Office / Factory	38-4, Uchinuma, Hajikami, Kesennuma-shi, Miyagi-ken, 988-0247, Japan Tel:　81-226(27)3943　/　Fax:　81-226(27)4613
Established	10/ 06/ 1985
Capital Stock	20,000,000 Yen (approx. $200,000)
No. of Employees	10
Banking Relationship	Kesennuma Shinkin Bank、77Bank
Certification ISO9001 (JMAQA-925)	Registered Products/ Service Coverage　　 JIS　Q9001：2000/ISO9001：2000 Metallic Structure、Steel Construction、Incineration Equipment, Metal Tank Design/ Production/ Setting. Building Operations、Engineering Work Design/ Construction Practice.
Construction Licenses	Miyagi Prefecture Governor License (soil, construction, steel)　and 17 other categories.
Business Items	Design and building metal constructions created from a fusion of shipbuilding technology and traditional architecture; water gate facility fortification (aluminium alloy, stainless); ship construction; restoration of equipped ship (Steel, aluminium alloy); metal plants; can manufacturing; pipe laying work; general architecture and civil engineering work.

4. History

Jun-85	For the purpose of ship structure repair and steel building construction work, Takahashi Kogyo established with 3,000,000 Yen (approx. $30,000) capital.
Oct-89	ew Factory established in Hajikami, Kesennuma-shi.
Mar-91	With a view to moving to working on land, expansion of the plant and processing equipment.
Dec-96	Main office and factory moved to Kesennuma factory.
Jan-97	Capital increased to 10,000,000 Yen (approx. $100,000).
Jul-00	Organization changed to a Limited Company and capital increased to 15, 000,000 Yen (approx. $150,000).
Jan-01	ISO9001 certification acquired.
Oct-01	Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism certification for steel structure fabrication (M Grade).
May-07	Ginza Office established in Minato-ku, Tokyo.
Feb-8	Capital increased to 20,000,000 Yen (approx. $200,000).

5. Awards

• 2008 EOY Japan - Finalist of the North East Regional Contest. (August 2008)
• Host: North East Regional EOY Planning Committee
• Selected in top 300 Japan's Dynamic Monozukuri (Manufacturing) SME's (June 2008)
• Received Certificate of Appreciation from (METI) Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry
• Host: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
• Winner of the 2008 Jutakukenchiku Highest Award (May 2008)
• Work: 'Iron House'
• Host: Tokyo Society of Architects & Building Engineers
• Winner of the 10th 77 New Business Sponsorship (November 2007)
• Host: 77 Business Support Foundation
• 2004 Industrial Display Award (December 2004)
• Work: 'Lanvin Boutique in Ginza'
• Host: METI Commerce and Information Policy Bureau Award

6. Management Structure

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Factory Scale

Total Area	4100㎡
Layout	A three-storey factory partly constructed from steel and an office. (Total floor space:　880㎡)
Plant + Shed	larger steel construction　(450㎡)/ With a smaller steel construction　（180㎡）
Material Yard	850㎡

Engineering Managers

Building Construction Engineering Manager	Class 1 - 2 Workers/ Class 2 - 3 Workers
Construction Management Engineers	Class 2 - 3 Workers
Weld Engineering Manager (WES8103)	Class 1 - 1 Worker/ Class 2 - 5 Workers
Welding Coach (WES8107)	Class 1 - 1 Worker
Steel Fabrication Engineering Manager	Class 1 - 2 Workers/ Class 2 - 4 Workers
Steel Fabrication Inspector	3 Workers
Steel-frame Ultrasonic Wave Inspector	1 Worker
Non-destructive Inspector　(NDI-UT)	Class 1 - 2 Workers
High-strength Bolting Connection Manager	4 Workers
Head Shipbuilder	2 Workers
Design & CAD (Computer Aided Design) Drawing Technician	4 Workers

Technical Experts

Semi Automatic Welding Engineer　(JISZ3841)-(SN-2FH,SA-3FH)	9 Workers
Arc Welding Engineer (JISZ3801)-(N-2FH,A-2FH)	9 Workers
Stainless Welding Engineer　(JISZ3821)-(TN-F)	2 Workers
Aluminium Welding Engineer (NK)-(T-A2F), (NK)-(S-A2F,H)	8 Workers
Iron Engineering Technician (Steel Structure)	Class 2 - 3 Workers
Gyotestu (Plate Forming) Shipbuilder	2 Workers

Major Facilities

Overhead Travelling Crane (2.8 ton)	5	Positioner	1
Outside Travelling Crane (2.8 ton)	1	Roll-bending Machine （6mm）	1
Band Sawing Machine (700H)	1	Manual Arc Welding Machine	9
Guillotine Shearing Machine 　(13mm)	1	Gouging Machine	5
Oil Press　(250 ton)	1	Plasma Cutting Machine	2
Drill Press	6	Supersonic Flaw Detector	1
CO2 Semi Automatic Welding Machine	20	Film Thickness Gauge	2
TIG Welding Machine	2	CAD System (2D, 3D)	7sets
MIG Semi Automatic Welding Machine	4	Other Machines	1set

Other

Publication of patent applications	(2000-160817) Construction of double flooring with under floor wiring using FRP form.
Patent application	(2004-055048) A way of producing a new building material, which contains transparent parts.
Research and Development	1998 Miyagi Creating Technology Assistant Industry ) Simple approach thick small diameter pipe semi automatic welding machine.