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Contec Corporation Relocates and Expands Headquarters, Signs Location Agreement with Kagoshima City!

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Published Mar 31, 2026 3:04 AM ・ Updated Jun 16, 2026 7:11 PM ・ 4 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Contec Corporation signed a location agreement with Kagoshima City on March 24, 2026, for its headquarters relocation and expansion.
The company, established in 1999, specializes in container sales, rental, and repair, with facilities nationwide.
The expansion is driven by an increasing fleet of over 6,000 rental containers and a need to strengthen headquarters functions.

Contec Corporation signed a location agreement with Kagoshima City on March 24, 2026, for its headquarters relocation and expansion. The company, established in 1999, specializes in container sales, rental, and repair, with facilities nationwide. The expansion is driven by an increasing fleet of over 6,000 rental containers and a need to strengthen headquarters functions. The new headquarters will be in Higashikai-cho, Kagoshima City, with operations commencing in April 2026.

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A location agreement ceremony was held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, from 4:30 PM to 4:50 PM in the reception room of Kagoshima City Hall. Attendees included Chihiro Dozono, Representative Director of Contec Corporation, and Takaoh Shimo-tsuru, Mayor of Kagoshima City. Contec Corporation, established in November 1999, provides sales, rental, and repair services for various containers, primarily focusing on marine and JR railway containers. A key feature is their nationwide network of container yards across 7 prefectures, with maintenance personnel stationed at each office, enabling immediate emergency response for containers requiring regular inspection and maintenance, such as reefer containers. This headquarters relocation and expansion is due to the increasing importance of managing over 6,000 rental containers and strengthening headquarters functions in line with business expansion. By continuing to have its headquarters in Kagoshima City, its founding location, the company is expected to significantly contribute to Kagoshima's industrial promotion and job creation long-term. A container yard is a place for storing and repairing containers. The 'Contec Corporation Headquarters' to be relocated and expanded will be located at 8-1 Higashikai-cho, Kagoshima City. The facility area will be 662.37 square meters (200.26 tsubo), with operations scheduled to begin in April 2026. The planned employee count for headquarters functions is 20 people (including 5 new hires) within 5 years. The business content will be internal management operations. Related URL: https://www.1185.co.jp/ Kagoshima City fully supports companies advancing in headquarters functions, business processing centers, call centers, manufacturing, information and communication industries, and design/content creation industries!! Contact: Kagoshima City Industrial Creation Division, Company Location Section, 11-1 Yamashita-cho, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture 892-8677, TEL: 099-216-1314, FAX: 099-216-1303, E-mail: yuuchi@city.kagoshima.lg.jp Homepage: https://www.city.kagoshima.lg.jp/rich/index.html

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FAQ

When and where was the location agreement ceremony for Contec Corporation held in 2026?

The location agreement ceremony was held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, from 4:30 PM to 4:50 PM in the reception room of Kagoshima City Hall.

Who were the key attendees at the Contec Corporation location agreement signing event?

The key attendees were Chihiro Dozono, Representative Director of Contec Corporation, and Takaoh Shimo-tsuru, Mayor of Kagoshima City.

What is the new address and facility size of the relocated Contec Corporation Headquarters?

The new headquarters will be located at 8-1 Higashikai-cho, Kagoshima City, with a facility area of 662.37 square meters (200.26 tsubo).

When is the relocation and expansion of Contec Corporation's headquarters scheduled to begin operations?

Operations at the relocated and expanded Contec Corporation Headquarters are scheduled to begin in April 2026.

How many employees are planned for the headquarters functions within five years after relocation?

The planned employee count for headquarters functions is 20 people, including 5 new hires, within 5 years of relocation.

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