Parking convenience and safety issues are steadily rising in Asia as emerging economies charge to business and infrastructure development. Providing valuable space and efficiency with its automated parking systems and prefabricated houses, Nissei Build Kogyo is creating next-generation space management solutions that add value to residential, commercial and production sites. Nissei has been developing structure systems with proprietary technology since its establishment in 1961. It is the only prefabricated house manufacturer in Japan that produces its own building materials, including roof panels and lightweight steel frames. It is also the only company in the country that produces turntables featuring forward loading and unloading capabilities for car parks, and its facilities can service electric cars. Its vehicle lift technology is now regarded as a standard in tower-type parking structures. Compared to traditional parking garages, automated car park systems can be more cost-effective, as they require less building volume and less ground area than conventional facilities. From a three-car parking lot, Nissei is able to transform the area into a 36-car parking space and efficiently manage costs and maintenance requirements. Its standardised construction method ensures a quick turnaround, as Nissei assembles high-quality, company-manufactured materials on site. This method reduces workload and improves work safety. "We always aim to provide comprehensive support - from development, manufacturing and construction to after-sales services," says Atsuhiro Morioka, president. "Nissei Build Kogyo will dedicate every effort to developing our company to meet today's demands for a socially valuable enterprise." Vehicle demand in China is forecast to grow 8 to 10 per cent this year, largely driven by steady personal income growth combined with falling vehicle prices. As the number of cars increases, Nissei is enhancing its core competencies and strengthening its footprint on the mainland and in other similar markets, particularly in Thailand and Malaysia. It has entered into a joint venture with a local Chinese company and operates a two-storey parking system for the Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center. It continues to showcase its various tower parking systems in Bangkok, Singapore, Taiwan and South Korea. "Our joint venture experience in Shanghai allowed us to focus more on operating parking spaces, aside from selling the systems," Morioka says. "We also reach out to government people and architects, offering our know-how in solving parking problems. With the high cost of land, our towers and parking solutions can save a lot of floor space and improve the safety of parking lots." Nissei Build Kogyo www.nisseibuild.co.jp/en
