Skyscrapers soaring skyward and highways connecting all parts of the country have the ability to lift one's spirits when viewed as great technological achievements combining wisdom and power. This feeling may possibly stem from a firsthand knowledge about contemporary society or from an overwhelming sense of stepping forward into a bright future. It involves the creation of functional urban spaces, best typified by skyscrapers, as well as roadways, railways, airports, seaports, and other arteries of society. The cement industry has played an important role at sites reverberating with the sounds of building the society envisioned by humankind. This mission remains unchanged in the 21st century.
Oita Plant (Oita Prefecture)
Tokyo Service Station
Ready-mixed Concrete Plant
Sakata Mirai Bridge using Ductal(R) (Yamagata Prefecture)
Taiheiyo Cement is steadily moving forward in developing new technologies to contribute to building the world of tomorrow while keeping a fine balance between environmental preservation, particularly global warming prevention and waste recycling, and infrastructure development to provide a safe and comfortable living environment.
We supply a vast number of construction sites with a variety of products and technologies, including ordinary Portland cement, specialty cement, soil stabilizers, and ready-mixed concrete, used in a wide range of applications. We deliver services specifically tailored to the needs of our customers throughout Japan using our nationwide network of cement distribution facilities, such as Tokyo Service Station.
The Taiheiyo Cement Group has 11 cement plants in Japan. We have achieved world-class energy efficiency and productivity using integrated computer control systems, NSP kilns, and private power generation facilities. We have created an organization capable of providing a smooth supply of high-quality cement. All of our plants in Japan have acquired ISO 9000 and ISO 14001 certification, and we are making every effort to control quality and preserve the environment.
Some 70% of the cement supplied by Taiheiyo Cement in Japan is used in ready-mixed concrete. The Cement Business Company, which forms the core of our cement business, is leveraging the Taiheiyo Cement Group's ready-mixed concrete companies to pursue a ready-mixed concrete business that works in cooperation with our customers nationwide.
Ductal(R) is a next-generation inorganic composite material technology that offers a revolutionary solution in a wide range of fields, notably civil engineering and construction. This new material does not require the rebar used with conventional concrete and it has superior self-compacting properties to eliminate the need for compacting. This high-performance product features a compression strength of 200 N/mm² and a bending strength of 45 N/mm². It also has a compact structure from minute particles that makes it extremely durable. Ductal(R) opens up new design possibilities due to its high strength, light weight, and durability. The product is seeing use in steel applications and new products are appearing in a variety of areas. Ductal(R) is transforming the landscape of Japan, and we are shifting our focus from the present day to the future.
