Challenging the Dual Risks of Fire Work and Extreme Heat in Shipyards - Imabari Shipbuilding, Kurabo, Liberta, Hydesign Form Joint Development Agreement to Improve Safety and Security in Shipyard Working Environments
Four companies (Imabari Shipbuilding, Kurabo, Liberta, and Hydesign) have signed a joint development agreement for new workwear to counter fire and extreme heat risks in shipyards, aiming to enhance safety and reduce physical burden on workers. A press briefing is scheduled for June 2026.
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Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture; Representative Director and President: Yukito Higaki), Kurashiki Boseki Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Osaka; Representative Director and President: Shinji Nishigaki), Liberta Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Toru Sato), and Hydesign Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President & Chief Designer: Hideo Yoshii) have signed a joint development agreement. This agreement combines the expertise and technology of these four companies to address challenges in shipyard working environments, focusing on improving the safety and security of wearers.
This joint development project, initiated by Imabari Shipbuilding's strong desire to "protect workers in shipyards from fire and extreme heat risks and reduce their physical burden" through a new work uniform renovation project, will combine the knowledge and technology of the four companies to tackle social issues in the shipbuilding industry.
Furthermore, a press briefing for media representatives regarding this matter is scheduled to be held in June 2026. Details will be announced to media representatives as soon as they are decided.
For inquiries from media representatives regarding this matter:
Liberta Co., Ltd. Official Website
https://liberta-j.co.jp/
Liberta Co., Ltd. Functional Apparel Product Strategy Department, PR Contact
Nana Otsu Mail: nana-o@liberta.net
This joint development project, initiated by Imabari Shipbuilding's strong desire to "protect workers in shipyards from fire and extreme heat risks and reduce their physical burden" through a new work uniform renovation project, will combine the knowledge and technology of the four companies to tackle social issues in the shipbuilding industry.
Furthermore, a press briefing for media representatives regarding this matter is scheduled to be held in June 2026. Details will be announced to media representatives as soon as they are decided.
For inquiries from media representatives regarding this matter:
Liberta Co., Ltd. Official Website
https://liberta-j.co.jp/
Liberta Co., Ltd. Functional Apparel Product Strategy Department, PR Contact
Nana Otsu Mail: nana-o@liberta.net