Contributing to Addressing Climate Change through Products and Services｜Sustainability

Policy
Sales Progress of Products Contributing to Addressing Climate Change (consolidated)
Climate Change Mitigation Product Group
Climate Change Adaptation Product Group

Policy

The Sanwa Group contributes to the realization of an enriched, sustainable society by promoting mitigation and adaptation that reduces or prevents the effects of climate change through business activities.

Sales Progress of Products Contributing to Addressing Climate Change (consolidated)

Worldwide, the Sanwa Group supplies a wide array of products that address climate change using two separate approaches: mitigation by reducing emissions of CO₂ and other greenhouse gases; and adaption by responding to the various phenomena brought about by climate change.
In our Long-Term Vision and Mid-Term Management Plan announced in May 2022, we set a new target for the net sales of products contributing to mitigation/adaptation to climate change for FY 2024. With this goal in mind, we will accelerate product development and sales growth in response to social issues and needs, aiming for sustainable growth by helping to resolve climate change issues and improving our profitability.

FY 2024 Targets (Consolidated)

Sales of products contributing
to mitigation
of climate change

¥96 billion

Sales of products contributing
to adaptation
of climate change

¥18 billion

FY 2018~2022 Sales Progress
(consolidated)

Climate Change Mitigation Product Group

High-speed sheet shutters that contribute to energy efficiency by improving airtightness and HVAC efficiency at plants and warehouses; shutters and doors with high insulation ratings; products made using renewable energy; and products with built-in “green” systems that absorb CO₂

High-speed Sheet Shutter, Airtight Shutter, Thermal Insulating Sectional Door, Dock Leveler, Window Shutter (certain types), Greening Products

Energy-Saving
Help to maintain stable temperature inside buildings with fast opening and closing speed and high airtightness, even when opened and closed frequently.
Heat Insulation
Improve heat insulation performance utilizing heat insulating fillings and thermal edging for surface materials, and by controlling air exchange.
Renewable Energy Utilization
Operate using renewable energy sources, such as solar energy
Greening
Rooftop and wall greening products that mitigate heat island effect and absorb CO₂

Energy-Saving

“Quick Saver”
high-speed sheet-type shutter
(Sanwa Shutter Corporation)

Improving the efficiency of air-conditioning and reducing the amount of electricity used by air conditioners. Providing products globally: in Japan, the US, Europe, and China.
Energy-SavingHeat Insulation

“Overhead doors with high heat insulation”
from Re-carbo Series
(Sanwa Shutter Corporation)

These are industry-beating 80mm thick insulation panels. Combined with the optional heated insulating panel they can be installed in place of heat-resistant doors used for cold storage warehouses and other interiors where temperatures are as low as -5℃.
Energy-SavingHeat Insulation

“High-speed sheet-type shutter with heat insulation” from Re-carbo Series
(Sanwa Shutter Corporation)

These high-speed sheet-style shutters, with both strong heat insulation and quick opening/closing, cut power consumption and CO₂ emissions by roughly 30% when compared with conventional products (Quick Saver GR-S).
Energy-SavingHeat Insulation

"ISO 70"
sectional garage door
(NF Group)

With a thickness of heat insulation panels of 70 mm, this helps stabilize the internal temperature, making it unaffected by the temperature difference with external air.
Energy-SavingHeat Insulation

"L730i"
dock leveler
(NF Group)

A dock leveler is a device that adjusts to the height of truck beds at the receiving docks of distribution warehouses and controls air exchange.
Energy-Saving

"Madomore Screen S Built-In Mesh Screen Type"
(Sanwa Shutter Corporation)

The entire surface of the sash is covered with a built-in mesh screen to improve cooling in the summer. Demonstrated as a solar-shielding screen door (a technology that lessens the penetration of solar heat by covering the entire window with a screen door) in the 2009 Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) Program by the Ministry of the Environment.
Renewable Energy Utilization

"SUNGATE Solar"
solar power system
(Sanwa Shutter Corporation)

A residential use shutter gate operating using solar energy.
With an battery on board, the product can be used as an emergency power source for other electrical products in the event of a disaster.
Renewable Energy Utilization

"Madomore Screen S Solar Type"
(Sanwa Shutter Corporation)

A window shutter that operates using solar energy. Power is supplied by solar panels and batteries and no electrical connections are needed.
Greening

"Coffret Garden"
rooftop greening system
(Sanwa Shutter Corporation)

Rooftop greening reduces internal temperature rise of the garage in the summer as well as the strong sunlight reflection onto the main building.
Greening

"Aquavert"
wall greening system
(Showa Front Co., Ltd.)

Wall greening system developed jointly with Sakata Seed Corporation that adds plants to the building's facade.

Climate Change Adaptation Product Group

Waterproof products, such as waterproof shutters, doors, and panels, protect infrastructures of communities and people from torrential rains. High-strength wind resistance shutters and window shutters protecting against increasingly strong typhoons

Water Guard Series (Waterproof Shutter, Single/Double-tight Door, Waterproof Panel, Waterproof sheet)
Apia Guard Series (Waterproof Panel)
Wind-resistant Guard Series (High-strength Shutter, Wind-resistant Window Shutter/Light Shutter, reinforcing member for existing shutters)

Waterproof Products

In recent years, natural disasters due to climate change and abnormal weather have been increasing, and catastrophic floods caused by large typhoons and sudden, record-setting downpours have been more frequent. As an adaptation strategy to such changes and a measure to prevent urban flood damage, our waterproofing products contribute to the safety of cities by protecting entrances to buildings and underground shopping malls from flooding.
Demand for this product range is expected to see significant growth in the coming years due to the ability to save lives and property from floods in a world in where global warming is intensifying.

Development History of "Water Guard" Waterproof Shutter

Sanwa Shutter Corporation's Water Guard Waterproof Shutter, launched throughout Japan in October 2014, is an electric panel shutter that resists flooding up to 2.5 meters in height. It can also serve as a shutter for security purposes for daily use. When the threat of flooding is detected, the shutter is made watertight by sealing the shutter closed and pressing the compression button to put the compression structure into operation.

The impetus for development was the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. The city of Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture incurred extensive damage from the tsunami, but the wastewater treatment plant building at Sendai Shiogama Port remained unscathed because steel doors had been installed in the engine room. After receiving this information, Sanwa Shutter Corporation puts its efforts into developing waterproofing products, and went to work on development of waterproof doors and waterproof shutters. In the development stage, the development of rubber that could withstand the water pressure and suppress leakage took time, but Sanwa Shutter Corporation was able to develop the industry's first waterproof shutter in less than a year.

"Water Guard"
waterproof shutter
(Sanwa Shutter Corporation)

The industry’s first waterproof electric panel shutter. A fireproof and smokeproof type was added in June 2021, again being industry-first.

Japan Industrial Standards (JIS) A 4716 "Equipment fitting type flood prevention component" applicable product
"Water Guard"
double-tight door
(Sanwa Shutter Corporation)

Waterproof doors that meet the flooding height required for waterproof fittings defined by the Japan Sewage Works Agency. High-strength structure that can withstand the impact of a tsunami.

Japan Industrial Standards (JIS) A 4716 "Equipment fitting type flood prevention component" applicable product
"Apia Guard Okudake"
rail-less model
(Suzuki Shutter)

Waterproof panels without the need for rails specially for front entrance sashes by adding lightweight aluminum sub-panels.
"Apia Guard"
waterproof sheet Ⅲ
(Suzuki Shutter)

Spare parts stored at the bottom and side rails enable a quick and easy, on the spot installation.

High Wind Resistance Products

Disaster risks, such as wind damage, are predicted to go up as climate change increases, and in recent years massive typhoons have occurred almost every year.
Due to increased awareness of the importance of disaster prevention/mitigation and national disaster resilience, advanced wind-resistance that factors in unprecedented large-scale disasters are more frequently being required for openings at commercial buildings, factories, distribution centers, and homes.

Wind-Resistant Guards Series (Sanwa Shutter Corporation)

High-strength shutter with wind-resistant guards

A high-strength shutter optimally suited for large openings in commercial buildings, factories, airports, etc., where even more advanced wind pressure-resistance is required, or for openings in coastal areas, truck berths for large logistics warehouses, and upper floors. High-strength wind-resistant hooks and integral steel wind-resistant guiderails are standard.

Beginning with guide rails that were previously welded and assembled, we have developed an integral-shaped steel guide rail. Assembly without welding has improved productivity in plants and ensured more consistent quality.
Also, by reducing the weight of guide rails by approximately 30% to 50%, we have lowered the environmental burden.

"Mado More" wind-resistant guards

A high wind pressure-resistant window shutter that protects window glass from flying objects caused by strong winds such as typhoons.
By ensuring maximum wind pressure resistance (negative pressure) of 2,400 Pa —three times more than conventional products— "Mado More" guards can be used not only in detached houses but also in mid-rise apartments of about 45 m/s (equivalent to 14 or 15 floors). In addition, fireproofing means it can be used for openings that require fireproof equipment to be installed due to the risk of a fire spreading. It also works as an effective way to prevent condensation on aluminum sashes.

No window glass damage visible after the flying object collision test
No window glass breakage even after being hit by a 2kg piece of wood at 44 km/h.

High-strength over-slider with wind-resistant guards
(Sanwa Shutter Corporation)

High-strength sectional doors with wind pressure resistance of up to 4,500 Pa.
Reinforcing members for heavy shutters wind-resistant guards plus
(Sanwa Shutter Corporation)

Reinforcing members that can be retrofitted to existing heavy shutters. Secures wind pressure resistance of 1,200 Pa.
Wind-resistant light shutter wind-resistant guards LS
(Sanwa Shutter Corporation)

Lightweight shutters with high wind pressure resistance. For store entrances and residential garages.
Reinforcing members for light shutters wind-resistant guards L-plus
(Sanwa Shutter Corporation)

Reinforcing members that can be retrofitted to existing lightweight shutters. Secures wind pressure resistance of 800 Pa.

ODC products with high wind resistance

In the US, where typhoons (hurricanes) are as common as in Japan, windows in buildings are protected with security film and wind-resistant garage doors are installed to prepare for the threat of roofs and houses collapsing due to strong winds entering through the openings. ODC is reducing the risk of disaster at openings with garage doors and wind-resistant window products that have obtained building standard certification in Florida, a hurricane-prone area.

Wind-resistant residential garage doors
(ODC)

Wind-resistant residential garage doors constructed using polyurethane insulation and two layers of steel.

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Wind-resistant commercial sectional doors
(ODC)

Commercial sectional doors with 24-gauge steel and 4-inch reinforcing for increased resistance to strong winds.

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Wind-resistant residential garage doors
(Wayne Dalton)

In addition to wind resistance, also provides shock resistance from flying objects.

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Wind-resistant window products
(Wayne Dalton)

Lightweight PVC woven panels can be customized to fit any window size.

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Madomore Wind-Resistant Guard Screen Fireproofing GII Type (for earth floors and balcony enclosures) received an incentive award of 2022 “CHO” MONODZUKURI Innovative Parts and Components Awards

Sanwa Shutter Corporation’s Madomore Wind-Resistant Guard Screen Fireproofing GII Type (for earth floor and balcony enclosures) received an incentive award of 2022 “CHO” MONODZUKURI Innovative Parts and Components Awards hosted by the MONODZUKURI Nippon Conference and Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun, Ltd.