2026/04/14
Domestic manufacturing reduces "procurement risk" - Made in Japan Raised Access Floor
Raised Access Floor
In recent years, the business environment surrounding the construction industry has been fraught with unprecedented uncertainty, including political instability due to conflicts and the materialization of risks in the Strait of Hormuz.
Furthermore, a combination of factors threatens the stable execution of construction projects, including soaring prices and shortages of various resources and materials, delays in the delivery of various products, and chronic labor shortages.
In this situation, although it does not address the disruption of the supply of materials necessary for manufacturing, "domestic manufacturing" can be said to have the effect of reducing logistical risks.
This time, we'd like to introduce our Made in Japan Raised Access Floor.
Domestic manufacturing ensures a stable supply.
In this era of uncertainty, as mentioned earlier, construction materials that are produced domestically and have a complete supply chain are once again attracting attention.
Building materials that are transported overseas are affected by many external factors, such as bad weather, port congestion, and changes in the international situation, but these risks are generally mitigated if they are manufactured domestically.
Furthermore, the advantages of domestic manufacturing extend beyond simply "faster delivery."
This also leads to "invisible strengths" that underpin on-site operations, such as flexibility in handling specification changes and additions, thorough quality control, and swift response to problems.
Towards architectural planning that enhances resilience
In construction projects, cost and performance are, of course, important factors.
However, since the project will take years, we cannot ignore aspects such as "supply stability" and "resilience to disasters and international risks."
Minimizing procurement risks ultimately leads to adherence to project deadlines, reduced workload on construction sites, and greater peace of mind for both clients and contractors.
Network floor made in Japan
KYODO KY-TEC's network floor is based on manufacturing within Japan, and almost all aspects, from raw material procurement to manufacturing and shipping, are managed through the domestic supply chain.
This makes us less susceptible to the risks of maritime transport and the impact of international affairs, allowing us to meet delivery deadlines with relative stability.
We have two main factories, sales offices scattered across six cities nationwide, and material warehouses in various locations.
This allows us to flexibly handle projects nationwide, from Hokkaido in the north to Okinawa in the south.
And stable supply to overseas markets
Did you know that network flooring is also used overseas?
Exports have been ongoing since 1990, and in recent years, network floors have been adopted in Asian countries, the United States, and other regions.
Unlike domestic supply, the situation varies depending on the geographical location of the export destination, but based on our many years of experience and track record, we are able to ensure a stable supply even for overseas projects. (Image is an example.)
Product quality and installation speed are also excellent.
This column focused on the theme of stable supply, but Network Floor is a Raised Access Floor that can contribute to projects not only with its product performance and cost-effectiveness, but also with its rapid installation speed.
Raised access flooring is an inconspicuous building material that is hidden by finishing materials, but its usage is particularly significant in office buildings.
Since the height of the raised access floor affects the building structure, we recommend that you consider what type of raised access floor is suitable for your project from an early stage of planning.
