'Water-resistant Motor Integrated Pump' Protecting Cities, People, and Assets Wins Grand Prize at the 12th 'Japan Resilience Award 2026'
Torishima Pump Mfg. Co., Ltd. won the Grand Prize in the Enterprise/Industry category at the Japan Resilience Award 2026 for its 'Water-resistant motor integrated pump' that operates even under floods.
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Torishima Pump Mfg. Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Takatsuki City, Osaka; hereafter 'Torishima') has been awarded the highest 'Grand Prize' in the Enterprise/Industry category at the 12th 'Japan Resilience Award 2026', hosted by the Association for Resilience Japan on April 21, 2026.
■ About the Japan Resilience Award 2026
Based on the Cabinet Office's 'Fundamental Plan for National Resilience,' this award system recognizes companies and organizations conducting advanced activities aiming to build a resilient society for the next generation.
This time, Torishima's 'water-resistant motor integrated pump' was highly evaluated as a groundbreaking technology protecting social infrastructure from increasingly severe flood disasters, and was selected for the Grand Prize in the 'Enterprise/Industry category' among four categories.
■ Development Background and Torishima's Vision: The Importance of 'Disaster Prevention and Mitigation' Technology (Proactive Disaster Prevention)
Due to global warming, the threat of flood disasters is rapidly increasing. According to Japan Meteorological Agency data, the frequency of short-term intense rainfall exceeding 50mm per hour has increased by approximately 1.5 times (an annual average of 330 times) over the recent 10 years (2014-2023) compared to the average of the 1970s-80s*.
A major issue with conventional pump facilities was that once submerged, restoring them required significant cost and months of time, during which the loss of drainage capabilities caused severe secondary damage to local communities.
Born from the technology cultivated over more than 100 years since our founding as pump professionals and the pride of 'protecting the city from floods,' the 'water-resistant motor integrated pump' can continue operating even while submerged.
*Source: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism website (Flood Report 2023)
■ Four Innovative Features of the 'Water-resistant Motor Integrated Pump'
By integrating the drainage pump and the drive motor into a single structure, this product possesses the following strengths not found in conventional equipment:
1. Completely Waterproof Structure
The water-resistant motor and pump are integrated into a watertight structure that prevents external water from entering. Even if the entire pumping station is submerged, it continues drainage operations to protect the city.
2. No External Cooling Required
Because it utilizes a cooling function via an air-cooling fan, it does not require external cooling water.
3. Pumphouse-less (Outdoor Installation) Possible
It can be installed directly outdoors, exposed to the rain. Since it can operate even if submerged, there is no need to construct a building, significantly reducing construction costs.
4. Excellent Earthquake Resistance
Because of the integrated motor and pump structure, it demonstrates high resistance to earthquake tremors.
*Comparison of vertical mixed-flow pumping stations (In the case of a two-floor type)
■ Track Record of 70 Units Installed: Contributing to Global Resilience Improvement
Since the first delivery in 2009, we boast a track record of 70 units installed, contributing multifaceted benefits to society.
- Guardian of Domestic Infrastructure
Adopted in drainage pump stations nationwide. It has continued to operate during actual flood damage, contributing to early recovery and reduced repair costs.
- Global Expansion
Selected for the overseas demonstration project (WOW TO JAPAN project) by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. It has garnered global attention by demonstrating stable operation even in harsh environments exceeding 50°C in Pakistan.
- Ripple Effect on Society
Through design projects via industry-academia-government collaboration with local governments and universities, it also contributes to communicating the importance of infrastructure and raising disaster awareness.
■ Future Outlook
Since its founding in 1919, Torishima has worked to solve social issues through pump technology. Currently, we operate under the purpose: 'Connecting lives, livelihoods, and the future through the power of pumps, realizing a sustainable society.' Taking this award as an opportunity, we will further popularize this technology to infrastructure facilities domestically and internationally, contributing to the creation of a 'resilient society' that does not yield to abnormal weather.
■ Related Information
- List of Award Winners for the Japan Resilience Award 2026
- Water-resistant Motor Integrated Pump Introduction Page (Torishima Pump Mfg. Co., Ltd. Website)
■ About the Japan Resilience Award 2026
Based on the Cabinet Office's 'Fundamental Plan for National Resilience,' this award system recognizes companies and organizations conducting advanced activities aiming to build a resilient society for the next generation.
This time, Torishima's 'water-resistant motor integrated pump' was highly evaluated as a groundbreaking technology protecting social infrastructure from increasingly severe flood disasters, and was selected for the Grand Prize in the 'Enterprise/Industry category' among four categories.
■ Development Background and Torishima's Vision: The Importance of 'Disaster Prevention and Mitigation' Technology (Proactive Disaster Prevention)
Due to global warming, the threat of flood disasters is rapidly increasing. According to Japan Meteorological Agency data, the frequency of short-term intense rainfall exceeding 50mm per hour has increased by approximately 1.5 times (an annual average of 330 times) over the recent 10 years (2014-2023) compared to the average of the 1970s-80s*.
A major issue with conventional pump facilities was that once submerged, restoring them required significant cost and months of time, during which the loss of drainage capabilities caused severe secondary damage to local communities.
Born from the technology cultivated over more than 100 years since our founding as pump professionals and the pride of 'protecting the city from floods,' the 'water-resistant motor integrated pump' can continue operating even while submerged.
*Source: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism website (Flood Report 2023)
■ Four Innovative Features of the 'Water-resistant Motor Integrated Pump'
By integrating the drainage pump and the drive motor into a single structure, this product possesses the following strengths not found in conventional equipment:
1. Completely Waterproof Structure
The water-resistant motor and pump are integrated into a watertight structure that prevents external water from entering. Even if the entire pumping station is submerged, it continues drainage operations to protect the city.
2. No External Cooling Required
Because it utilizes a cooling function via an air-cooling fan, it does not require external cooling water.
3. Pumphouse-less (Outdoor Installation) Possible
It can be installed directly outdoors, exposed to the rain. Since it can operate even if submerged, there is no need to construct a building, significantly reducing construction costs.
4. Excellent Earthquake Resistance
Because of the integrated motor and pump structure, it demonstrates high resistance to earthquake tremors.
*Comparison of vertical mixed-flow pumping stations (In the case of a two-floor type)
■ Track Record of 70 Units Installed: Contributing to Global Resilience Improvement
Since the first delivery in 2009, we boast a track record of 70 units installed, contributing multifaceted benefits to society.
- Guardian of Domestic Infrastructure
Adopted in drainage pump stations nationwide. It has continued to operate during actual flood damage, contributing to early recovery and reduced repair costs.
- Global Expansion
Selected for the overseas demonstration project (WOW TO JAPAN project) by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. It has garnered global attention by demonstrating stable operation even in harsh environments exceeding 50°C in Pakistan.
- Ripple Effect on Society
Through design projects via industry-academia-government collaboration with local governments and universities, it also contributes to communicating the importance of infrastructure and raising disaster awareness.
■ Future Outlook
Since its founding in 1919, Torishima has worked to solve social issues through pump technology. Currently, we operate under the purpose: 'Connecting lives, livelihoods, and the future through the power of pumps, realizing a sustainable society.' Taking this award as an opportunity, we will further popularize this technology to infrastructure facilities domestically and internationally, contributing to the creation of a 'resilient society' that does not yield to abnormal weather.
■ Related Information
- List of Award Winners for the Japan Resilience Award 2026
- Water-resistant Motor Integrated Pump Introduction Page (Torishima Pump Mfg. Co., Ltd. Website)