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令和８年熊本地震への義援金について

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令和８年熊本地震により、お亡くなりになられた方々に謹んでお悔やみを申し上げますとともに、被災された皆様に心よりお見舞い申し上げます。

株式会社相浦機械は、被災された方々への支援と被災地の復興にお役立てていただくため、８月２８日（金）に義援金２００万円を日本赤十字社長崎県支部を通して寄付させていただきました。

被災地の一日も早い復旧・復興を心よりお祈り申し上げます。

Sea Japan Exhibition 2026

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We joined at Sea Japan 2026, held at Tokyo Big Sight from April 22 to 24, 2026.
Despite the unfavorable weather, many visitors stopped by our booth.
This exhibition was the largest in its history, featuring 658 exhibitors and attracting a total of 34,268 visitors over the three-day event.

入出門ＩＣカード（勤務システム）導入

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社内への入出門管理をするため、協力会社含む全社員へＩＣカードを配布し、出勤・退勤の時間管理を行うようにしました。同時に、お弁当の喫食管理をするようになりました。

外部からの工場入場者についても、同様に守衛口で入退をＩＣカードで管理しますのでご協力願います。

The seminar for Wood Chip Handling products 

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The second seminar focused on products for wood chip carriers was held in Imabari City on July 30, 2025.
– Press Release Summary –
As the fleet of wood chip carriers—used to transport papermaking raw materials—ages,
extending vessel service life and training management personnel have become critical challenges.
IKNOW MACHINERY, a supplier of cargo handling equipment for these vessels, conducts seminars to provide technical information to
ship management companies and charterers. The aim is to support their efforts to extend vessel lifespans by sharing real-world examples of
malfunctions and corresponding countermeasures. Cargo handling systems on chip carriers consist of cranes and conveyor systems that transport cargo to the shore; however, the conveyor systems feature complex structures that impose a heavy maintenance burden.
Furthermore, as the replacement of aging wood chip carriers with new vessels is proceeding more slowly than anticipated,
maintaining the condition of existing ships and training personnel to manage them have become urgent issues.
IKNOW MACHINERY (including its predecessor, Tsuji Heavy Industries) holds a 100% market share for cargo handling equipment
such as cranes and conveyors on wood chip carriers.
In response to the slow pace of fleet renewal and requests from management companies, the company decided to host this seminar.
The objectives were to share case studies to prevent malfunctions, provide the latest information on crane automation technology currently
under development to reduce operational workloads, and gather customer feedback regarding future cargo handling equipment.
The seminar took place on July 30 at the Minato Koryu Center in Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture, Japan, drawing approximately 30 participants
from 14 companies, including ship management firms and charterers from the Setouchi area.
To assist in extending the service life of existing vessels, the company’s after-sales service department shared details on actual issues they had
handled, such as corrosion and holes in jib structures, as well as broken or detached parts, along with preventive measures.
They also introduced data logging system capabilities as an initiative paving the way for remote maintenance.
Additionally, the company presented the development status of automated crane systems designed to reduce the workload of cargo handling
operators. After presenting the results of actual cargo-handling tests and feedback from operators, the company stated its intention to
coordinate with relevant parties and conduct trials with the aim of adopting the technology for next-generation wood chip carriers around 2028.
The previous seminar, held in November 2023, targeted wood chip carrier management companies in Shikoku.
At that time, fleet replacement was anticipated around 2027, so the focus was on providing technical improvements for potential newbuilds;
however, more than a year has since passed, and with the momentum for fleet replacement having waned—shifting the focus instead to
extending the service life of existing vessels, the company decided to hold a seminar centered primarily on maintenance.
As the sole provider of cargo handling equipment for wood chip carriers, the company asserts that it bears the responsibility to further evolve
this technology. It plans to continue providing technical information and pursuing development aimed at reducing the burden on vessel
managers, in line with customer needs.
– End – 

Bari Ship Exhibition 2025

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We joined at the Bariship 2025 exhibition, held in Imabari City from May 22 to 24, 2025.
Despite the hot weather, many visitors stopped by our booth, giving us the opportunity to greet them.
According to official figures, the event was a resounding success, featuring 384 exhibitors and attracting 18,785 visitors
over the three-day period.

Sea Japan Exhibition 2024

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We joined at Sea Japan 2024 exhibition, held at Tokyo Big Sight from April 9 to 12, 2024, and welcomed many visitors to our booth.
At the venue, we offered activities such as VR factory tours.
The event featured approximately 600 exhibitors and attracted 29,983 visitors.

The year end and new year holidays

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Dear Sirs/Madams,
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your kind patronage throughout the year of 2024.
We look forward our prosperous cooperation in the coming new year as well.
Our office shall be closed for New Years Holiday from 29th December 2023 to 4th January 2024.

We will be back on 5th January 2024.

*EMERGENCY CONTACT :

Mr.Masahiro Saitou  Mobile: +81(0)80-6408-9142  Email: m-saitou@iknow-m.co.jp
Mr.Koujiro Nakamura   Mobile: +81(0)80-6408-9513  Email: kou-nakamura@iknow-m.co.jp

May you and your family enjoy the very happy holiday season.