Social contribution activities

In Japan, a country prone to earthquakes, typhoons, and other disasters, the conclusion of disaster support agreements by local governments is an essential response measure. We have disaster agreements with local governments so that we can provide immediate assistance with our disaster prevention products and technologies based on membrane technology in the event of a large-scale disaster. In addition to "large tents" that can be used for temporary storage and first aid stations, we will also supply civil engineering materials and disaster relief supplies to support early recovery and maintenance of living and sanitary conditions in the affected areas.
At present, we have 62 agreements with various municipalities throughout Japan.
* As of March 2024

In Japan, where disasters occur frequently, how quickly damage can be contained and people's safety secured in the event of a disaster is critical. With the aim of improving local disaster preparedness, we participate in disaster drills and disaster prevention exhibitions in cooperation with local governments, and work to realize a society in which people can live with peace of mind.

The company has been conducting relief activities for the affected areas overseas. In the aftermath of the February 2023 earthquake in southeastern Turkey and northwestern Syria, we provided air tents (MaK Quick Shelters) through World Vision Japan, a non-profit organization. It was used as a base for health and medical activities and as a protection center. We will make every effort to provide disaster relief not only domestically but also globally.

Three Taiyo Group companies (Taiyo Kogyo Corporation, TSP Taiyo, and ACTIO) regularly hold the “ONE TAIYO Clean Walk” to contribute to the local community and promote interaction among group employees.
Participants wear matching “ONE TAIYO work gloves” and start walking in the morning to collect trash around the office. This initiative, which began in Japan in October 2022, has seen the increasing number of participating offices and employees each time it has been held, and is now being held at overseas Group companies across borders.
During the cleanup activities, local residents asked the name of the company and expressed their appreciation, and the event has been a great success in building a sense of camaraderie as well as a connection with the local community.

We contribute to the development of the next generation management. We invite incoming presidents and other senior executives to our Hirakata Factory (Osaka Prefecture) and Mizuho Factory (Kyoto Prefecture) to have an inspection tour of our systematic production system as a leading company dealing with membrane structural buildings and to talk with production personnel.

We offer “visiting lectures” as a social contribution to the field of education. In 2023, we participated in a career development project at Hirakata City Daiichi Junior High School, a vocational lecture at Takatsuki City Daikyu Junior High School, and a lifestyle class at Kigawaminami Elementary School to contribute to STEAM education, as well as to expand corporate recognition and the appeal of membranes through the use of membrane-themed teaching materials for integrated learning.

Our company is involved in the construction of a work by students of Tokai University School of Architecture and Urban Planning, "School of Architecture and Urban Planning Pavilion Project". The program is part of the "Introductory Seminar," a mandatory course for first-year students in the Departments of Architecture and Civil Engineering, with approximately 350 students participating. Students work in groups to formulate a design proposal based on the theme of "Surrounding XX," and then proceed in groups from model making to presentation and implementation design to give shape to their ideas.
The grand prize-winning work was unveiled at the Kengaku Festival at the small plaza in front of the Matsumae Memorial Hall on the university's Shonan Campus.