[150th Anniversary] Renewing Our Commitment to Connecting the Value of Homes to the Future, Founded on the Knowledge Cultivated as a Timber Merchant
ACLIVE Inc., celebrating its 150th anniversary, has rebranded and announced a renewed commitment to connecting the value of homes to the future by leveraging its comprehensive strengths across timber, seismic technology, and architecture.
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150 Years of History, and Towards the Next Future
Our journey began in 1876 as a timber merchant. At that time, the timber industry was not merely about buying and selling materials; it was a comprehensive industry where mountains, rivers, craftsmen, and timber merchants worked as one to cut down trees in the mountains, transport them by river to towns, and deliver them to carpenters. As a timber merchant, we played a role in this, discerning materials and supplying them appropriately for their intended use.
Which wood should be used for which purpose? How can its value be maximized? Such judgments required a deep understanding of architecture itself, not just distribution.
▲ACLIVE Inc. during what appears to be the pre-war to wartime period
▲Group photo at the Seibu Lumber Association around the pre-war to wartime period
150 years later, even as times have changed and distribution and construction mechanisms have greatly evolved, our origins remain unchanged. The essential role of understanding materials and delivering them in the optimal form for housing continues to be passed down.
And now, that role is evolving further. By expanding beyond the timber business into architectural design and seismic technology, we have transformed into a presence that consistently handles not only 'creation' but also 'protection.'
We, who once connected wood from the mountains to homes, now connect the very value of homes to the future. Just as we did 150 years ago, while discerning the roles demanded by the times, the new ACLIVE Inc. will connect the safety and value of living to the next generation as an entity that transcends materials, technology, and architecture.
ACLIVE Inc.'s Comprehensive Strength: Connecting Timber, Seismic Technology, and Architecture
The ability to discern the characteristics of a single tree, where and how it should be used, is our company's origin, cultivated over many years.
However, in today's era, the value demanded of homes cannot be fulfilled solely by 'creation.' In Japan, an earthquake-prone country, homes must not only be 'strong' but also consider how to mitigate 'shaking.' Therefore, in addition to our knowledge of materials, we have ventured into the new business domain of seismic control. As part of this initiative, with the concept of protecting the entire home, we have begun developing and selling 'Whole-House Seismic Shelter,' which provides seismic dampers and analysis software capable of simulating earthquake shaking. This embodies the idea of mitigating shaking throughout the entire home, not just a part of the building.
Furthermore, beyond product provision, we are also dedicated to educational activities for builders nationwide, raising awareness about fundamental seismic performance concepts that respond to modern earthquake risks. We convey the importance of home building that assumes repeatedly occurring major earthquakes and strive to elevate the industry as a whole.
▲Seismic damper 'Dynamic Fastener®,' a hybrid structure of metal and high-damping rubber
▲Distributing Dynamic Fastener® among braces protects the house from shaking from all angles
Additionally, through our custom-built home brand 'THE HAUS,' we operate a housing construction business that incorporates such performance along with design and lifestyle proposals. By achieving highly flexible designs at a fixed price, we strive to create homes that meet diversified values.
Starting from understanding materials, supporting with technology, and giving shape through architecture.
By creating a single flow without compartmentalizing each, we maximize the value of homes. This is the comprehensive strength of ACLIVE Inc., built over 150 years.
▲Exterior of THE HAUS single-story model house (Location: Izumi Chuo, Yukuhashi City, Fukuoka Prefecture)
▲Interior of THE HAUS single-story model house (Location: Izumi Chuo, Yukuhashi City, Fukuoka Prefecture)
The philosophy for creating the next 150 years is the 'Happiness in Living Concept.'
On July 1, 2024, our company changed its name from 'Nakayashiki Inc.' to 'ACLIVE Inc.' As we take a new step towards building a new corporate image and further business growth, our 150th anniversary is not merely a milestone but a starting line for the next era.
The 'Happiness in Living Concept,' which we uphold as our corporate philosophy, is an approach that understands what customers 'want' and what they wish to cherish, and responds with advanced products and proposals. In an era where individual sensibilities are valued, we aim to support each person's comfortable living through homes.
The businesses and technologies of timber, seismic control, and architecture are merely means to realize this philosophy. Our goal is the 'happiness in living' itself.
Even as times change and the company name changes, this philosophy will remain unwavering as we forge ahead towards the next 150 years.
[Company Overview]
Company Name: ACLIVE Inc.
Head Office: 121- Oinumaru, Yoshitomi-machi, Chikujo-gun, Fukuoka Prefecture
Keywords:
Our journey began in 1876 as a timber merchant. At that time, the timber industry was not merely about buying and selling materials; it was a comprehensive industry where mountains, rivers, craftsmen, and timber merchants worked as one to cut down trees in the mountains, transport them by river to towns, and deliver them to carpenters. As a timber merchant, we played a role in this, discerning materials and supplying them appropriately for their intended use.
Which wood should be used for which purpose? How can its value be maximized? Such judgments required a deep understanding of architecture itself, not just distribution.
▲ACLIVE Inc. during what appears to be the pre-war to wartime period
▲Group photo at the Seibu Lumber Association around the pre-war to wartime period
150 years later, even as times have changed and distribution and construction mechanisms have greatly evolved, our origins remain unchanged. The essential role of understanding materials and delivering them in the optimal form for housing continues to be passed down.
And now, that role is evolving further. By expanding beyond the timber business into architectural design and seismic technology, we have transformed into a presence that consistently handles not only 'creation' but also 'protection.'
We, who once connected wood from the mountains to homes, now connect the very value of homes to the future. Just as we did 150 years ago, while discerning the roles demanded by the times, the new ACLIVE Inc. will connect the safety and value of living to the next generation as an entity that transcends materials, technology, and architecture.
ACLIVE Inc.'s Comprehensive Strength: Connecting Timber, Seismic Technology, and Architecture
The ability to discern the characteristics of a single tree, where and how it should be used, is our company's origin, cultivated over many years.
However, in today's era, the value demanded of homes cannot be fulfilled solely by 'creation.' In Japan, an earthquake-prone country, homes must not only be 'strong' but also consider how to mitigate 'shaking.' Therefore, in addition to our knowledge of materials, we have ventured into the new business domain of seismic control. As part of this initiative, with the concept of protecting the entire home, we have begun developing and selling 'Whole-House Seismic Shelter,' which provides seismic dampers and analysis software capable of simulating earthquake shaking. This embodies the idea of mitigating shaking throughout the entire home, not just a part of the building.
Furthermore, beyond product provision, we are also dedicated to educational activities for builders nationwide, raising awareness about fundamental seismic performance concepts that respond to modern earthquake risks. We convey the importance of home building that assumes repeatedly occurring major earthquakes and strive to elevate the industry as a whole.
▲Seismic damper 'Dynamic Fastener®,' a hybrid structure of metal and high-damping rubber
▲Distributing Dynamic Fastener® among braces protects the house from shaking from all angles
Additionally, through our custom-built home brand 'THE HAUS,' we operate a housing construction business that incorporates such performance along with design and lifestyle proposals. By achieving highly flexible designs at a fixed price, we strive to create homes that meet diversified values.
Starting from understanding materials, supporting with technology, and giving shape through architecture.
By creating a single flow without compartmentalizing each, we maximize the value of homes. This is the comprehensive strength of ACLIVE Inc., built over 150 years.
▲Exterior of THE HAUS single-story model house (Location: Izumi Chuo, Yukuhashi City, Fukuoka Prefecture)
▲Interior of THE HAUS single-story model house (Location: Izumi Chuo, Yukuhashi City, Fukuoka Prefecture)
The philosophy for creating the next 150 years is the 'Happiness in Living Concept.'
On July 1, 2024, our company changed its name from 'Nakayashiki Inc.' to 'ACLIVE Inc.' As we take a new step towards building a new corporate image and further business growth, our 150th anniversary is not merely a milestone but a starting line for the next era.
The 'Happiness in Living Concept,' which we uphold as our corporate philosophy, is an approach that understands what customers 'want' and what they wish to cherish, and responds with advanced products and proposals. In an era where individual sensibilities are valued, we aim to support each person's comfortable living through homes.
The businesses and technologies of timber, seismic control, and architecture are merely means to realize this philosophy. Our goal is the 'happiness in living' itself.
Even as times change and the company name changes, this philosophy will remain unwavering as we forge ahead towards the next 150 years.
[Company Overview]
Company Name: ACLIVE Inc.
Head Office: 121- Oinumaru, Yoshitomi-machi, Chikujo-gun, Fukuoka Prefecture
Keywords: