[Column] The New Smoking Problem Created by COVID-19

Quickly captures smoke with a large front intake! We propose suitable plans tailored to our customers' needs.

"SMOKE CLEAR" is a high-performance smoking booth (smoking box) that supports "clear separation of smoking," providing a comfortable environment for both smokers and non-smokers, all while featuring a compact design that can be installed in small spaces. "Clear separation of smoking" is a new standard in smoking styles that allows everyone, whether they smoke or not, to spend time in a safe, secure, and comfortable manner. It contributes to solving various challenges in restaurants, offices, and other commercial facilities. Despite its compact size and high-performance booth (smoking box), it is offered at a low price and features an easy installation style that does not require ductwork, boasting top-class standards in the industry. The air purification unit employs a multi-layer filter structure, including a high-performance HEPA filter, achieving high performance that meets the technical standards set by law. With over 4,000 units installed, customer satisfaction regarding performance is 90%, and satisfaction regarding cost-effectiveness is 80%. The fact that many major restaurant chains and publicly traded companies are repeat customers is a testament to our reliability. *For more details, please download the PDF or contact us.

• Ventilation and smoke exhaust equipment

A design that blends into any environment! Prevents tobacco odors from leaking, keeps hair and clothing odor-free, and maintains a comfortable air environment.

"Smoke Clear" is a high-performance smoking booth (smoking box) that supports "clear separation of smoking," providing a comfortable environment for both smokers and non-smokers, all while featuring a compact design that can be installed in small spaces. "Clear separation of smoking" is a new standard in smoking styles that allows everyone, whether they smoke or not, to spend time in a safe, secure, and comfortable manner. Despite its compact size and high-performance booth, it is offered at a low price and features an easy installation style that does not require ductwork, boasting top-class standards in the industry. The air purification unit employs a multi-layer filter structure, including a high-performance HEPA filter, achieving high performance that meets the technical standards set by law. [Features] - Achieves a smoking separation measure that is friendly to businesses, providing high effectiveness with minimal burden. - Pursues high air purification performance along with comfortable and secure usability. With over 4,000 units installed, satisfaction regarding performance is at 90%, and satisfaction regarding cost-effectiveness is at 80%. The fact that many major restaurant chains and publicly listed companies are repeat users is a testament to our reliability. *For more details, please download the PDF or contact us.

• Ventilation and smoke exhaust equipment

Space-saving arrangement is possible! A high-performance smoking booth that enables a clear separation of smoke and creates a personal space!

The smoking booth "Smoke Clear" is a high-performance smoking booth (smoking box) that supports "clear separation" to create a comfortable smoking environment for both smokers and non-smokers, all while being compactly designed for installation in small spaces. Despite its compact size and high performance, it is offered at a low price, and its easy installation style requires no ductwork, making it one of the top-class options in the industry. This series has numerous achievements in various settings, including restaurants, offices, and commercial facilities. 【Features】 - Infection control measures achieved through a spacious and personal environment that does not feel cramped - Front air intake that prevents tobacco odor from clinging to smokers, along with a high-performance filter that meets 100% of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's technical standards - Design that blends seamlessly into any location - 0.5 tatami mat size that can be installed in various locations - Easy installation without ductwork, suitable for all places from tenant spaces to basements *For more details, please download the PDF or contact us.

• Ventilation and smoke exhaust equipment

A smoking booth that can be installed in a space of 2.2m high and 0.5 tatami mats! With no initial costs, it achieves an industry-leading low price starting at 43,780 yen including tax!

The "Smart Mini" is a compact smoking booth that can be installed in any location. It is recommended for customers who have concerns such as "I want to install a new smoking booth but don't want to change the layout" or "I want to utilize dead space." Although it is smaller in size, it achieves high performance that meets the standards of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. It can be easily installed in all locations from tenant spaces to basements without the need for ductwork, and you can choose between vertical and horizontal types according to the installation space. Additionally, the rental plan with no initial burden starts at 43,780 yen (including tax), making it the most affordable option among high-performance smoking booths. 【Features】 ■ Space-saving: Can be installed in a space of 2.2m ceiling height and 0.5 tatami mats ■ Low price: Achieves low cost with a simple style ■ Easy installation: Can be easily installed in all locations from tenant spaces to basements without the need for ductwork Latest information - Post-installation survey results: - Satisfaction with preventing tobacco smell from leaking outside and not transferring odors to clothes or hair: 88.5% - Satisfaction with cost-effectiveness of installation: 77.1% *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Safety and consumables

Space-saving, low-cost, high-performance smoking booth!

"SMOKE CLEAR" is a high-performance smoking booth (smoking box) that supports "Clear Smoking Separation," providing a comfortable smoking environment for both smokers and non-smokers, all while featuring a compact design that can be installed in small spaces. "Clear Smoking Separation" is a new standard of smoking separation that allows everyone, whether they smoke or not, to spend time in a safe, secure, and comfortable manner. It contributes to solving various challenges in restaurants, offices, and other commercial facilities. Despite its compact size and high-performance booth (smoking box), it is offered at a low price and features an easy installation style that does not require ductwork, boasting top-class standards in the industry. The air purification unit employs a multi-layer filter structure, including a high-performance HEPA filter, achieving high performance that meets the technical standards set by law. [Features] ■ Achieves smoking separation measures that are friendly to businesses, providing high effectiveness with minimal burden. ■ Pursues high air purification performance along with comfortable and reliable usability. *For more details, please download the PDF or contact us.

• Other commercial buildings and service facilities

We have introduced Majesta Fragrance to a nightclub in Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, creating a fragrant atmosphere throughout the floor. The model we have introduced is the "MF-02S," which costs 8,800 yen per month (tax included). The scent you have chosen this time is "Sabon," a high-quality soap fragrance reminiscent of luxury hotel amenities. Its clean and transparent refreshing scent spreads throughout the entire floor, warmly welcoming customers who visit. By introducing scent design to the nightclub, we can enhance the extraordinary experience and create a memorable space that lingers not only visually but also through "scent." Majesta Fragrance offers a rental service for commercial aroma diffusers, and we also provide a free trial installation. If you are interested in scent design, please feel free to contact us.

In the July 8, 2026 issue of Air Conditioning Times, we featured "Flex Chamber" and "SS Premier" in a duct special.

SS Premier has won an award at the 24th Environmental and Equipment Design Awards. This award is organized by the General Incorporated Association of Architectural Equipment Comprehensive Association and recognizes outstanding efforts in environmental and equipment design. We will continue to strive for further improvements in quality and technology.

An interview article with Yoshinori Takada, President and CEO of bSearch Co., Ltd., has been published in the media "Vision Encyclopedia," which conveys the thoughts and backgrounds of business leaders. The article delves deeply into the background of transitioning from an ordinary student life to founding a company, as well as his unique winning pattern of "not pretending to be capable." It is filled with hints for achieving results in job hunting and work, so be sure to check it out! Vision Encyclopedia / bSearch Representative Interview - The Reason Why "Not Pretending to Be Capable" Leads to Trust This representative interview introduces a career story that will be useful for a wide range of people, from job seekers who want to know the tips for achieving results at work and those who truly want to meet companies that suit them, to companies and HR personnel looking to hire talented individuals and build strong organizations. You can find detailed insights on the perspective towards work in the interview article on "Vision Encyclopedia." ✨ ■ Check out the bSearch representative interview on "Vision Encyclopedia" here: https://vision-zukan.com/posts/bsearch/

On July 1, 2026 (Wednesday), talent Risa Yoshiki has been appointed as the official ambassador of b-search Co., Ltd. We are pleased to announce the appointment of Risa Yoshiki, who is active in various fields such as television and magazines, as our official ambassador (effective July 1, 2026). With this ambassador appointment, we at b-search Co., Ltd. aim to deliver the best recruitment solutions to many companies struggling with hiring activities, while also strongly promoting the joy of taking on challenges in work and the appeal of new ways of working to job seekers considering career changes or employment. ■ Background of the official ambassador appointment In today's world, where the declining labor force due to low birth rates and an aging population is advancing, "acquiring and retaining talent" has become an extremely important management issue that affects corporate growth. What is required in future recruitment activities is not the traditional method of "simply posting job advertisements and waiting for applications." What is urgently needed now is "proactive recruitment," which involves partnering with companies as their "best No. 2" to consistently promote everything from the planning of recruitment strategies to the establishment of systems that yield results.