FUSO TECHNOCENTER
New center looking towards the next generation where technology and personnel are gathered
In 2016, the year of our 70th anniversary, we established the FUSO Technocenter in Goto-cho, Takamatsu-shi, Kagawa. As well as using this center as the base for developing the next generation technology, human resource development and training, it is also open to the public to promote communication with the community, and is used as an evacuation site at the time of disasters.
Concept
Move Forward with water
While performing research and development which will further improve our specialized technology, such as design, construction and manufacturing of water supply / wastewater treatment facilities and steel piping for the next generation, we will also promote technology development suitable for the market needs.Developing Personnel
We will promote improvement in communication and operating efficiency by concentrating the businesses of each division, and provide training to all group employees, in order to develop human resources that will support the "FUSO brand."Growing with the Community
We open the cafeteria to the public to promote communication with the community. As a disaster prevention base, we also contribute to the community by opening the gymnasium at the time of disasters to be used as a temporary shelter and tsunami evacuation building.
Community Contributions
Micro hydropower generation using a waterfall on glass
Taking the Global Environment into Consideration
Our building has realized an eco-friendly and comfortable office environment utilizing green energy to the utmost. For example, this is demonstrated by the installation of a micro hydropower generation system which utilizes a waterfall located at the entrance, and a refrigerant agitator which reduces the air conditioning load. Also, the work space is installed with equipment in consideration of the global environment, which performs simulations of the natural ventilation, natural lighting, and stratified air-conditioning.
Wind power generation system "Dynamill" which generates power with low noise and light winds
Increases air-conditioning efficiency by a refrigerant agitator
Photovoltaic panels are also installed
Adopted sunlight blocking louvers and LowE double-pane glass
Gymnasium which can be used as an evacuation space for local residents
Creating a structure which can contribute to the community during a disaster
FUSO established a structure that can be used as a disaster prevention base for the community, by securing an infrastructure that can be used at the time of large-scale disasters, such as a Nankai Trough earthquake. The gymnasium equipped with emergency goods storage on the 1st floor is open as a temporary evacuation site, and the 2nd floor is for accepting local residents during emergencies as a tsunami evacuation building. The building is also equipped with equipment, such as backup power and earthquake-resistant water tanks, etc. in consideration of BCP measures.
Emergency generator capable of 24 hour backup
Emergency goods storage for both the company and community
Earthquake resistant water tank which assures 20t of drinking water
Bench which can be utilized as a cooking top during a disaster
Adopted Aji Stone and Nachiguro Stone produced in Shikoku for finishing of the water basin in the courtyard
Measures for Regional Vitalization
Adopted Aji Stone and Nachiguro Stone produced in Shikoku for finishing of the water basin in the courtyard
As a company that has been established and expanded in Shikoku, we wanted to contribute to the further expansion and revitalization of the local companies when we built the FUSO Technocenter. For this reason, we created an office which conveys the value of the materials and industries that have been successively inherited in the community to the employees and visitors, such as the adoption of stone produced in Shikoku for the paving material of the courtyard, and cedar wood from Shikoku for the large ceilings and walls of the offices.
Adopted cedar wood produced in Shikoku for the large ceilings and walls of the offices
Cafeteria open to the public is also used as a relaxation space for local residents
Used cedar planks produced in Shikoku for the benches at the entrance
Security
Security level in the building is set to 3 levels
- Level 1
Visitor zone - Reception area for visitors
[1st floor entrance, common area] - Level 2
Employee zone - Entry restricted by IC card
[1st floor gymnasium, 2nd & 3rd floor offices] - Level 3
Research zone - Entry restricted by specified IC card
[Laboratory area]
Research & Development
Development of products which create better water environments
The R&D laboratory is divided into five areas.
■ Water supply technology development laboratory
This laboratory is for examining the effectiveness of new water treatment methods through thorough basic research by desk testing. The outcome of the research is connected to the development of new products with added value.
■ Sewage technology development laboratory
This laboratory is for closely linking the basic research and analysis results, as well as closely connecting the various concepts of new sewage-treatment technology which leads to field testing.
The various concepts of new sewage technology which leads to field testing are discovered.
■ Microbiological analysis laboratory
This laboratory is for developing high value added biological treatment systems through the isolation and cultivation of microorganisms useful for environmental cleanup, among the various types of microorganisms.
■ Quantitative analysis laboratory
This laboratory is for promptly and accurately detecting substances which cause poor water quality, by skilled engineers operating high performance analyzers which can measure small amounts of substances.
■ Demonstration test area
The various types of knowledge acquired through the basic research is concentrated in this area, where this knowledge is applied to the products that respond to the market needs, and contributes to the creation of a better water environment society.
Training
We will develop human resources that support the "FUSO brand" by providing training to all group employees, including the FUSO Technology Conference, new employee training on sites and in the laboratories.
FUSO Technology Conference
New employee training
Building Overview
Office space viewed from FUSO Hill
Building which produces various communication
Centered on the courtyard with a water basin, traffic flow which goes around the office space, stairwell, gymnasium, cafeteria, and covered passage was assumed. A communication space with a library, mini-kitchen, and a white board is arranged in the middle to make a space which will create opportunities for the employees to have conversations. Digital signage is installed in the entrance hall to display information for customers.
Conference room facing the courtyard and stairwell
Communication space which produces conversation
Large-sized digital signage in the entrance hall displays information for customers
Covered passage for traffic flow between the buildings
Genuine tea room used as OMOTENASHI for customers
- Total lot area:
- 13,406.41 sq m
- Building area:
- 3,002.48 sq m
- Total floor area:
- 5,277.01 sq m
- Purpose of building:
- Offices, gymnasium, restaurant (Cafeteria)
- Structure:
- RC structure
- Roof:
- Steel frame structure
- No. of floors:
- 3 stories above ground
