<aside> 💡 Yamasa Mokuzai Co., Ltd., founded in 1948 and headquartered in Kagoshima Prefecture, is defined as a comprehensive timber solution provider. The company manages an integrated process from lumber, glulam, and CLT (Cross-Laminated Timber) manufacturing and processing to the design and construction of large-scale wooden buildings, ensuring the supply of high-quality products.

At the core of the company lies its innovative technology. In 1991, the company pioneered the use of domestic Sugi (Japanese cedar) for large-section structural glulam by acquiring Japan's first JAS certification. The company also adopted CLT technology early, obtaining the second JAS certification in Japan in 2014. Its 2-hour fire resistance certification for CLT floors and seismic damping wall systems are crucial solutions for promoting the woodification of mid-to-high-rise buildings.

Notably, "SAMURAI Laminated Timber," co-developed with Kagoshima University, is a groundbreaking material that dramatically enhances the bending stiffness and strength of domestic sugi timber through steel reinforcement, enabling long-span architectural designs. Furthermore, "Nen-en wood SAMURAI" (fire-resistant wood-based material of SAMURAI), a 2-hour fire-resistant glulam jointly developed with Takenaka Corporation, is expected to significantly expand the possibilities for high-rise timber construction.

The company's business vision seems to lie in "expanding the applications of domestic timber." In response to shrinking residential demand, it prioritizes the use of wood in mid-to-large scale and non-residential buildings. Through the establishment of Yamasa Forestry, the company has built an integrated system from raw material production to construction, contributing to a sustainable supply chain and addressing the issue of neglected forests.

Extensive project achievements, including "Park Wood Takamori" and "Proud Kanda Surugadai," in collaboration with major corporations, indicate that the company's technology and solutions are highly valued in the market. Yamasa Mokuzai is poised to contribute to the future of architecture and the realization of a prosperous society through continuous technological innovation and environmental stewardship. We wish for the company's further success.

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