When you want it, where you want it. New release of 'telala', a portable air-conditioned heatstroke prevention booth
Hamanetsu Co., Ltd. has launched 'telala' on April 13, 2026, a portable air-conditioned booth designed for heatstroke prevention. This product addresses the mandatory heatstroke countermeasures in large facilities, pinpoint cooling specific areas to enhance on-site comfort and safety.
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Hamanetsu Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Representative Director and President: Kazuhiro Kawafuji, hereinafter referred to as "the Company"), which manufactures and sells outdoor units and disaster prevention products, has launched "telala," an air-conditioned heatstroke prevention booth that combines the openness of a terrace with the comfort of a lounge and can be freely moved with casters, as part of its comfortable environment business, on Monday, April 13, 2026.
*Patent and trademark registration pending
[Web Page] https://products.hamanetsu.co.jp/telala_lp1
Solving the on-site resignation of "too vast to cool"
In 2025, the number of emergency transports due to heatstroke nationwide exceeded 100,000, and record-breaking heat has become the norm. For companies with vast premises such as sports facilities, construction sites, factories, and warehouses, investing in air conditioning for the entire facility was a challenge that was almost "impossible" due to both cost and structural aspects.
Furthermore, with the revised Industrial Safety and Health Regulations enforced in June 2025, it became practically mandatory to "provide a rest area equipped with air conditioning" for work in hot environments. In response to this social demand, Hamanetsu developed "telala," which maximizes mobility and comfort, based on the revolutionary idea of "cooling only the necessary areas, not the entire facility."
Mandatory heatstroke countermeasures
In recent years, as record-breaking heat continues, the government has formulated the "Heatstroke Countermeasures Implementation Plan" and is working on various measures with the goal of halving the number of heatstroke deaths by 2030.
1. Obligation for companies to take heatstroke countermeasures
With the revised Industrial Safety and Health Regulations enforced in June 2025, businesses operating in hot environments (WBGT value of 28°C or higher, or temperature of 31°C or higher, etc.) are obligated to provide rest areas equipped with air conditioning and establish a reporting system for abnormal situations.
2. Establishment of cooling shelters
Based on the Climate Change Adaptation Act, a system for local governments to designate and open "designated hot weather evacuation facilities (cooling shelters)" has started, and securing cool spaces where anyone can evacuate has become an urgent task.
⇓ For information on the government's heatstroke countermeasures, please refer to the following:
・Cabinet Decision on the Heatstroke Countermeasures Implementation Plan and Climate Change Adaptation Plan (Partial Revision) | Press Release | Ministry of the Environment
・Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications | Press Release | Emergency Transport Status due to Heatstroke in Reiwa 7 (May-September)
・Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare "Strengthening Heatstroke Countermeasures in the Workplace" Leaflet [PDF format: 1,448KB]
In response to these initiatives, the Company will contribute to solving the increasingly urgent heatstroke problem and realizing a comfortable environment by deploying "telala," which can be easily installed precisely where needed, nationwide.
Three innovative values of "telala" chosen by the field
1. No construction or assembly required - to "where you want it, now" with casters
Compact design of approximately 2 tatami mats (1,700mm x 2,424mm). As it is a complete product with casters, no major foundation work, construction, or assembly is required. It can be pushed and moved by hand, allowing for flexible repositioning according to daily site progress or event layout.
2. Safety and security born from "seeing outside"
The large window placed at the front allows for a clear view of the surroundings while inside the booth.
・Sports facilities: Cool down while watching the game or keeping an eye on children
・Construction/factories: Monitor site operation in a safe and comfortable environment
Being a "lounge integrated with the site" rather than an "isolated room" lowers the psychological barrier for users and promotes effective heatstroke prevention.
3. High-performance air conditioning that improves WBGT values on the day of introduction
The facility only needs to prepare a 100V outlet. The air conditioner can lower the indoor temperature to a comfortable level, allowing for slow rehydration indoors.
*Patent and trademark registration pending
[Web Page] https://products.hamanetsu.co.jp/telala_lp1
Solving the on-site resignation of "too vast to cool"
In 2025, the number of emergency transports due to heatstroke nationwide exceeded 100,000, and record-breaking heat has become the norm. For companies with vast premises such as sports facilities, construction sites, factories, and warehouses, investing in air conditioning for the entire facility was a challenge that was almost "impossible" due to both cost and structural aspects.
Furthermore, with the revised Industrial Safety and Health Regulations enforced in June 2025, it became practically mandatory to "provide a rest area equipped with air conditioning" for work in hot environments. In response to this social demand, Hamanetsu developed "telala," which maximizes mobility and comfort, based on the revolutionary idea of "cooling only the necessary areas, not the entire facility."
Mandatory heatstroke countermeasures
In recent years, as record-breaking heat continues, the government has formulated the "Heatstroke Countermeasures Implementation Plan" and is working on various measures with the goal of halving the number of heatstroke deaths by 2030.
1. Obligation for companies to take heatstroke countermeasures
With the revised Industrial Safety and Health Regulations enforced in June 2025, businesses operating in hot environments (WBGT value of 28°C or higher, or temperature of 31°C or higher, etc.) are obligated to provide rest areas equipped with air conditioning and establish a reporting system for abnormal situations.
2. Establishment of cooling shelters
Based on the Climate Change Adaptation Act, a system for local governments to designate and open "designated hot weather evacuation facilities (cooling shelters)" has started, and securing cool spaces where anyone can evacuate has become an urgent task.
⇓ For information on the government's heatstroke countermeasures, please refer to the following:
・Cabinet Decision on the Heatstroke Countermeasures Implementation Plan and Climate Change Adaptation Plan (Partial Revision) | Press Release | Ministry of the Environment
・Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications | Press Release | Emergency Transport Status due to Heatstroke in Reiwa 7 (May-September)
・Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare "Strengthening Heatstroke Countermeasures in the Workplace" Leaflet [PDF format: 1,448KB]
In response to these initiatives, the Company will contribute to solving the increasingly urgent heatstroke problem and realizing a comfortable environment by deploying "telala," which can be easily installed precisely where needed, nationwide.
Three innovative values of "telala" chosen by the field
1. No construction or assembly required - to "where you want it, now" with casters
Compact design of approximately 2 tatami mats (1,700mm x 2,424mm). As it is a complete product with casters, no major foundation work, construction, or assembly is required. It can be pushed and moved by hand, allowing for flexible repositioning according to daily site progress or event layout.
2. Safety and security born from "seeing outside"
The large window placed at the front allows for a clear view of the surroundings while inside the booth.
・Sports facilities: Cool down while watching the game or keeping an eye on children
・Construction/factories: Monitor site operation in a safe and comfortable environment
Being a "lounge integrated with the site" rather than an "isolated room" lowers the psychological barrier for users and promotes effective heatstroke prevention.
3. High-performance air conditioning that improves WBGT values on the day of introduction
The facility only needs to prepare a 100V outlet. The air conditioner can lower the indoor temperature to a comfortable level, allowing for slow rehydration indoors.