Meiken Kogyo's 'Sugi CLT' Gains Global Attention: CLT Born in Europe, Refined in Japan, Debuts at North American Exhibitions
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Meiken Kogyo's Sugi CLT was adopted for Gate Inc.'s 'CLT CELL UNIT' and received high acclaim at North American exhibitions. Its advantages, including short construction time and ease of assembly, are attracting attention as a new architectural option.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What product has Meiken Kogyo's sugi CLT been adopted for?
- A: It has been adopted for the unit construction product 'CLT CELL UNIT' developed by Gate Corporation.
- Q: How long did it take to assemble during the North American demonstration test?
- A: With the cooperation of Mitsui Home America, it was assembled by two American craftsmen in approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes.
- Q: Why is CLT receiving global attention?
- A: Due to its high strength and dimensional stability, as well as the precision and constructability provided by factory processing, it is expected to be a new structural material that can replace concrete and steel.
- Q: What is Gate Corporation's jointing technology 'Chouari'?
- A: It is a traditional Japanese wooden construction technique that securely joins wood without using metal nails or bolts.
- Q: What kind of business does Meiken Kogyo conduct?
- A: Meiken Kogyo manufactures structural wood materials (laminated timber, CLT), designs and constructs wooden structures, and operates biomass businesses (power generation, wood pellets).