Okabe Co., Ltd. Adopts AI-OCR Service "DX OCR"

Hammock Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Daisuke Wakayama; Securities Code: 173A; hereinafter "Hammock") announces that Okabe Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture; Representative Director and President: Ryuichi Okabe; hereinafter "Okabe") has adopted the AI-OCR service "DX OCR".

**■ Background of Adoption and Expected Effects** Okabe is a leading general construction company based in Toyama Prefecture, boasting one of the highest order achievements in civil engineering, building construction, and playground equipment construction within the prefecture. With strong technical capabilities, the company has built trust over many years as a pillar supporting the safety and comfortable living environment of the local community, engaging in the creation of foundations for life and society. Under its corporate philosophy, "Creating a bright future and realizing a happy society," Okabe actively promotes the introduction of digital technologies and business improvements, constantly pursuing on-site improvements and quality enhancement. These efforts were recognized, leading to the acquisition of "DX Certification" designated by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry on May 1, 2025.

To cope with the increasing number of construction orders year by year, Okabe has steadily increased its workforce. Aiming to be a company where newly welcomed employees can work long-term with peace of mind, the company is enhancing welfare benefits and improving the internal environment. Furthermore, it is working to reduce the burden of work and create an environment where employees can dedicate time to tasks that require their primary focus and higher-value work. DX is being promoted as part of these efforts. DX initiatives not only lead to operational efficiency but also transform the image of the civil engineering industry, which is often perceived as analog, creating an environment where young people can work easily and thrive.

As part of these DX promotion efforts, Okabe has established a system for managing information such as procurement volume and procurement dates for construction materials like concrete as data. Additionally, for trucks transporting materials, information such as the loading capacity and vehicle number listed on vehicle inspection certificates is digitized and cross-referenced with material delivery volumes to prevent overloading. However, many delivery slips and vehicle-related documents are still managed on paper, making data conversion and management time-consuming. To solve these challenges, Okabe decided to adopt the AI-OCR service "DX OCR."

DX OCR automatically performs file sorting, OCR processing, and saving to specified folders or cloud storage all at once, simply by uploading document images. Furthermore, it features a rename function that automatically assigns OCR-extracted items to file names as desired, making document management easier and reducing the man-hours for document sorting and file organization. Moreover, even without a FAX machine or scanner, paper documents can be instantly OCR-processed by simply taking a photo with a smartphone. This allows for flexible data conversion without being tied to a scanner's location, whether at a construction site, on the go, or working from home. Additionally, data read by OCR can be output in CSV format, supporting the selection and reordering of output items to match subsequent systems. This facilitates integration with existing business and management systems, expanding the scope of data utilization.

Okabe is advancing multiple DX measures, including the adoption of DX OCR, utilization of ICT tools, and review of business processes. Through these initiatives, work time has been reduced across all operations, including document processing, leading to an overall operational efficiency improvement of approximately 30%. DX OCR plays a role in supporting the digitalization of paper documents and the efficiency of management operations as part of these efforts. Moving forward, leveraging the knowledge gained from these initiatives, Okabe plans to launch a DX support business around spring 2026. The company aims to contribute to the DX promotion of regional companies, including those in the construction industry, and to the development of local communities through operational efficiency and productivity improvement.

**■ About Okabe Co., Ltd.** https://www.okabe-net.co.jp/

**■ About DX OCR** DX OCR is an AI-OCR service that allows smooth digitization of all image characters, including handwritten ones, without the need for form design or settings. As part of DX promotion, it extracts large volumes of information embedded in forms and images all at once, achieving operational efficiency and automation. It is compatible with multi-function devices and scanners from all manufacturers, making it usable by a wide range of customers.

**About Hammock Co., Ltd.** Hammock is a software manufacturer for corporations. Our purpose is "To provide new experiences that create the future through the power of technology, and to create a society where everyone shines." We aim to solve customer challenges, needs, and problems with IT by realizing functions that have never existed before, and by providing necessary functions with high quality, speed, and appropriate prices. Company Name: Hammock Co., Ltd. Location: Lucid Square Shinjuku East 3F, 1-3-21 Okubo, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Representative: Daisuke Wakayama, Representative Director and President Established: April 1, 1994 Capital: 83.86 million yen URL: https://www.hammock.jp/

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