Improving the efficiency of fruit and vegetable packaging work has been featured as a case study on the website of Watari Co., Ltd.!

Improving the efficiency of the bagging process for fruits and vegetables and reducing the burden on operators! We are currently providing examples and proposal materials for a system that combines a bag opening machine and a closure binding machine.

By utilizing our "Model 865 Automatic Bundling System," it is possible to significantly reduce the packaging process for fresh produce. This document presents a proposal for a fresh produce packaging line using the familiar "Bag Closure" commonly used for bread fasteners and an automatic bundling machine. The document introduces the packaging line from bagging to boxing. It enables work efficiency, reduces operator burden, and standardizes operations. 【Content of the Document (Partial)】*Detailed explanations are provided with diagrams in the document. ＜Packaging Processing Capacity＞ Up to 50 bags/min ＜Proposed Line Configuration＞ ■ Quick Lock Model 865 Automatic Bundling System ・ Model 1082 Bag Tensioner ・ Bundling Conveyor 300W×2,000L ・ Infeed Conveyor 300W×300L *Options Bag Top Trimmer System / Cold Printer ■ Automatic Packaging Machine (Horizontal Pillow Packaging Machine) ■ Counting and Sorting Conveyor *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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Introducing ways to utilize the "Label Closer," which takes advantage of its characteristics that are always visible upon opening! The possibilities for use are endless depending on your ideas.

The "Label Closure," which not only secures the bag but also serves as an advertisement, stands out remarkably in the sales area and allows for differentiation from competitor products. (Please refer to the section "Related Links" below for the article titled “Introduction to the Integrated Advertising and Fastener: 'Label Closure'”) Since the label (advertising part) is completely custom-made, there are various ways to use it depending on your ideas. ■ For branding your product! ■ For promoting your company to customers! ■ For providing producer information or recipe suggestions! ■ For announcing campaigns! ■ For conducting surveys with QR codes! ■ For attracting repeat customers with coupons! Because it is a fastener that is seen every time the bag is opened and closed, it enables the delivery of "information you want to convey to consumers" effectively. Please find your unique way to utilize it.

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Is the eco-friendliness of packaging materials progressing? Leave bag binding to "Eco Lock."

"Eco-Lock" is an environmentally friendly fastener that incorporates plant-derived biomass resin, reducing plastic usage by over 10%. It not only streamlines and automates packaging lines but also contributes to our customers' SDGs initiatives. 【Benefits of Implementation】 - It can be quickly attached to a dedicated bundling machine for efficient bag bundling, leading to improved work efficiency and reduced operator burden. - It allows customers to display a biomass mark on their products, showcasing their commitment to environmental awareness. We offer fasteners, including "Eco-Lock," and dedicated bundling machines tailored to our customers' concerns and needs. Please feel free to contact us for more information. ★Latest Information★ In addition to Eco-Lock, four new environmentally friendly closure materials have been added to our lineup. For more details, please inquire.

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Hotron Inc. has launched its new product, the "Vehicle Count Sensor CCS3"! This product is a ceiling-mounted sensor that combines infrared and radar technology. It reliably detects vehicles in both directions with a single unit, accommodating traffic during congestion and vehicle passing, thus achieving efficient occupancy management in large parking lots. Additionally, it can be utilized for exit warning purposes in addition to vehicle counting, contributing to the safe and smooth operation of parking facilities. 'Features' - Improved detection performance against changes in road surface during rainy weather by using both infrared and radar. - Equipped with IP67 waterproof and dustproof performance, making it effective even in salt damage areas. - Various settings can be configured from a dedicated app (for Android devices), with current settings easily visible at a glance. - The base dimensions are the same as the previous model "CCS2," allowing for smooth replacement of existing equipment. *For more details, please refer to the product information, catalog download, or contact us.*

GRIFFY Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director Takuya Irizawa, hereinafter referred to as "GRIFFY") and Ecomott Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Sapporo City, Hokkaido, Representative Director Takuya Irizawa, hereinafter referred to as "Ecomott") are pleased to announce that the iPad Pro application of their jointly developed rebar inspection AR system "BAIAS" has won the "2026 Good Design Award" organized by the Japan Design Promotion Association. This award recognizes the comprehensive redesign of the user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) conducted in July 2025. It was acknowledged that the system was redesigned to provide an experience that allows users, even those who have never encountered AR (augmented reality) technology, to proceed without confusion in the highly specialized task of rebar inspection at construction sites. ● Information on the Award Exhibition The award-winning entry will be exhibited at the "GOOD DESIGN EXHIBITION 2026," which showcases all award-winning designs of the 2026 Good Design Award. Exhibition Period: October 31, 2026 (Saturday) to November 4, 2026 (Wednesday) Venue: Various locations in Tokyo Midtown (9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo) Content: Exhibition of all award-winning designs of the 2026 Good Design Award.

B Search Co., Ltd. has released the official music video (MV) for our original song "Find B - Brass Celebration -" which embodies our corporate philosophy and our passionate commitment to recruitment support on YouTube. Under the message, "Job advertisements are not just information. They are a door that can change someone's tomorrow," we express our stance of working together as a team to create encounters between companies facing recruitment activities and job seekers taking new steps, aiming for recruitment success. Through this completed original song, we deliver the vibrant company culture of B Search and our passionate dedication to recruitment. Please check out this captivating original song on the official B Search channel! ■ Here is the official music video (MV) for B Search's original song! Full MV: https://youtu.be/S2AyIe9t0_8 Short version: https://youtube.com/shorts/ZfSpGR0q1UM

As part of the promotion of GX (Green Transformation), the "GX-ETS (Emission Trading System)" is gaining attention. We provide an overview of GX-ETS, the background of its introduction, an explanation of its impact on companies upon full operation, and key points that companies will need to address in the future in our column on our website. If you are considering how to understand and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and respond to decarbonization management, please take a look at the related links.

Held for two days at Intex Osaka. The "Construction Technology Exhibition 2026 Kinki" was held at Intex Osaka from October 28 (Wednesday) to 29 (Thursday), where our company also set up a corner at the Wakayama Prefecture booth featuring local products. We would appreciate it if you could check the details on our blog. (Link below)