[Case Study] The Necessity of Foldable Flood Barriers Realized Through Flooding in Factories

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."

▼ Key Points for Flood Mitigation Measures that Companies Should Implement - Excerpt ▼ ● Due to the effects of global warming, precipitation is expected to increase by about 1.3 times, and the frequency of flooding is predicted to be about four times higher. ● In response to the increasing risk of water damage, there have been numerous cases where business continuity has become difficult due to flooding, as well as cases where companies are requested by their partners to develop business continuity plans (BCP) as part of the supply chain. ● Traditional disaster prevention aims to ensure safety of life and reduce material damage, but corporate disaster prevention must also achieve business continuity in addition to these goals. ● What are the key points for flood mitigation measures that "companies" should implement!? Details are provided in this document. We would appreciate your reading it.

**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."