Kokugawa Electric Co., Ltd. will launch the industry's first adjustable spacer, which allows for three different settings of separation distance, developed for the "SFVP" power cable protection tube suitable for underground transmission of renewable energy, starting from May 30, 2025. This adjustable spacer can set the separation distance from 250mm to 350mm in three stages, allowing for adjustments to avoid unexpected obstacles during construction. Additionally, by ensuring an appropriate separation distance between the protection tubes, it can prevent issues such as cable outages and reduced transmission efficiency due to cable overheating.

Kokugaw Electric Industry Co., Ltd. has released a power cable protection tube 'SFVP' designed for special high-voltage cables. It excels in wire-pulling performance and ease of installation, achieving high strength through its PVC material and structure. Additionally, it is lightweight, easy to handle, and facilitates efficient installation work. With an increased inner diameter (nominal diameter +10mm), it contributes to size reduction and cost reduction during tube selection, as well as shortening construction periods and reducing construction costs. This product has been meticulously developed by cable manufacturers. We hope it will be useful in promoting the adoption of renewable energy.

"Shield Ace" is a backing foam material for metal roofs that has heat and sound suppression effects. The radiation effect of aluminum foil is expected to reduce temperatures in the summer. Additionally, the mass effect of the aluminum foil and the constraints from covering the surface are also expected to reduce noise, such as rain sounds. It can be laminated and molded in the same way as general backing insulation materials.

We have added a strength evaluation video to the introduction page of "Fcell"! Please take a look. "Fcell" is a lightweight foam PP material that possesses rigidity, durability, and cushioning properties, used in packaging materials, cushioning materials, protective materials, signage, stationery, and more. It is lightweight yet rigid, with excellent heat resistance, water resistance, and chemical resistance. Additionally, it has excellent processability, allowing for punching, heat sealing, and adhesive processing. It features a soft and warm texture, and is suitable for screen, gravure, and offset printing. 【Features】 ■ Lightweight and strong ■ Beautiful appearance, excellent printability ■ Outstanding processability ■ High-performance eco-friendly, hygienic, and non-toxic ■ Anti-static treatment makes it resistant to dust and dirt

We have added a video of the water stop test to the product page of the "F-shield Folding Water Stop Board"! In this video, we introduce the water stop performance tests of the "F-shield Folding Water Stop Board," assuming various scenarios. Please take a look. The "F-shield Folding Water Stop Board" from Furukawa Electric is a lightweight and simple water stop board and waterproof board that serves as an alternative to sandbags. It has approximately 15 times the water stop performance compared to sandbags. It can be easily assembled by placing it on the ground, opening it, and locking the fittings, making it a lightweight water stop board that can easily prevent flooding damage from typhoons, floods, and sudden heavy rains. When folded, it becomes as thin as 80mm, allowing for space-saving storage in narrow places such as shelves, entrances, garages, and warehouses. The water stop boards can be connected to each other, and the connection points allow for a maximum width adjustment of 50mm and an angle adjustment of ±5°, making it adaptable to various widths and shapes of openings. 【Features】 ■ Leakage amount: Approximately 200L/(h·m2) *This is not a guaranteed value but our test result ■ Lightweight at 5.8kg per piece (5.3kg for end pieces) ■ Can be installed for 10m with just one person in about 10 minutes ■ Reusable and long-lasting ■ No special construction required, and disposal is easy

Mr. Yamamoto is responsible for the overall safety management operations of the company in the Safety and Environment Department of the Production Headquarters at Tokushu Hatsujo Kogyo Co., Ltd. "There are first-class rivers, the Inagawa and the Darokugawa, near our factory, and when typhoons or linear precipitation bands occur, there is a risk of these rivers flooding. In fact, a major typhoon passed through Hyogo Prefecture in 2018, and at that time, we were really on the brink of river flooding. Therefore, it was necessary to present a sufficient BCP (Business Continuity Plan) to our customer, the automobile manufacturer, in preparation for potential river flooding." "The foldable water stop board F-shield is lighter than sandbags, making it easy to transport and set up. Unlike sandbags, there is no need for the cumbersome task of filling or emptying water; it can be easily set up and taken down simply by locking the fittings." "We have newly established a disaster prevention warehouse right next to the factory's main gate, where we store the foldable water stop board F-shield, ensuring that we can set it up immediately in case of an emergency." "By presenting a sufficient BCP (Business Continuity Plan) to our customer, the automobile manufacturer, in preparation for river flooding, we want to earn their trust in our company."

**Features of F-Cell** 1. As it is a non-crosslinked product, it can be recycled. Collected molded products can be re-extruded and molded again. 2. By foaming, the material density decreases, resulting in lightweight materials. 3. Foaming reduces the amount of plastic used. (Compared to solid products, 2x foamed products reduce by 50%, 3x foamed products reduce by about 67%, and 4x products reduce by 75%.) 4. The entire lineup is environmentally friendly, using recycled materials. (RC grade contains over 50% recycled material, while other grades contain over 20% recycled material.) 5. Green power is used during manufacturing. Combined with the use of recycled materials, CO2 emissions are reduced by 58% compared to our conventional products. (*Calculated using our own method) **Applications** ■ Packaging Returnable boxes, dividers, cushioning materials, folding containers, etc. ■ Stationery Files, file boxes, drawing files, albums, POP displays, etc. ■ Others Core materials, spacers, enclosures ■ Static electricity prevention and conductive grades Returnable boxes and dividers in dust-sensitive environments, packaging materials for electronic components, dividers, IC trays, conductive flooring, etc.

**Expert in Power Distribution Board Manufacturing: Takahashi Electric Co., Ltd.** Mr. Watanabe works in the General Affairs Department of Takahashi Electric Co., Ltd., which is responsible for the manufacturing of power distribution boards that are indispensable in modern social infrastructure. **Risk of Rainwater Intrusion into the Factory! Safety Measures and Risk Management at the Sheet Metal Factory** "At the entrance of our sheet metal factory, a small forest is encroaching, and during typhoons or heavy rain, there is a risk that rainwater will flow from the forest into the factory entrance. Since there are expensive equipment such as laser processing machines inside the factory, it was necessary to implement risk management to prevent rainwater from entering the factory entrance. We considered stockpiling sandbags, but they are heavy and deteriorate quickly, causing the contents to spill out. Therefore, we concluded that sandbags were insufficient as a safety measure for the factory." **Preparing for Flood Damage to the Factory with the Folding Water Stop Board F-shield** "The folding water stop board F-shield is easy to handle because it is foldable, allowing for timely storage and movement. Additionally, its bright yellow color enhances visibility, which is also appealing. I appreciate its durability compared to sandbags, making it more user-friendly."

- In the era of high-speed communication and IoT, a large number of antenna devices and sensors are introduced, which can impair the urban landscape. - By utilizing ultra-fine foamed resin (MCP) with excellent radio wave permeability, light reflectivity, and light diffusion as a reflective plate for lighting, and placing a wireless substrate behind it, we can develop lighting that integrates antennas and sensors, thereby improving the urban landscape. 【Features of Ultra-Fine Foamed Resin Material (MCP)】 1. By foaming low dielectric resin materials, the material's relative permittivity (Dk) and dielectric loss tangent (Df) decrease, leading to further improvement in radio wave permeability. In particular, our proprietary ultra-fine foamed resin (MCP) can form bubbles in the micron size range, achieving good radio wave permeability even for high-frequency waves. 2. Foaming reduces the material density, resulting in lightweight materials. 3. In foamed resin materials, light is reflected at the interface between the resin and the bubbles. Especially with our proprietary ultra-fine foamed resin (MCP), by making the bubble diameter fine, light reflection is repeated near the material surface, suppressing light transmission into the material and demonstrating excellent light reflectivity. It shows high reflectivity not only in the visible light range but also in the infrared range. 4. Ultra-fine foamed resin (MCP) has excellent processability, allowing for molding and cutting from sheet shapes.

In 5G/6G, the introduction of a large number of communication devices that handle high-frequency radio waves will lead to issues such as securing installation locations for communication devices, increased power consumption, and increased heat generation from antenna substrates. By utilizing our unique ultra-fine foamed resin material (MCP), we can expect an extension of the installation intervals for communication devices, improved flexibility in installation locations due to weight reduction, reduced power consumption, and enhanced freedom in thermal design of the equipment. 【Features of Ultra-Fine Foamed Resin (MCP)】 1. By foaming a low-dielectric resin material, the material's relative permittivity Dk and dielectric loss tangent Df decrease, leading to further improvement in radio wave transmission. In particular, our unique ultra-fine foamed resin (MCP) can form bubbles in the micrometer size range, providing good radio wave transmission even for high-frequency radio waves. 2. Foaming reduces the material density, resulting in a lightweight material. 3. In foamed resin materials, light is reflected at the interface between the resin and the bubbles. Particularly with our unique ultra-fine foamed resin (MCP), by making the bubble diameter fine, light reflection is repeated near the material surface, suppressing light transmission into the material and demonstrating excellent light reflectivity. It shows high reflectivity not only in the visible light range but also in the infrared range, making it less susceptible to the effects of radiative heat, and thus it is expected to have an effect as a heat-insulating panel.

We have started publishing information about the support structure for green troughs used in sloped areas, called the "Slope-Compatible Trough Bridge," on IPROS. The Slope-Compatible Trough Bridge is a trough bridge that supports green troughs. With the Slope-Compatible Trough Bridge, it is possible to install green troughs on slopes with a maximum incline angle of 45°. 【Features】 - No excavation required due to driven installation - Angle adjustment possible up to 45° - Reduces water blockage