Koseisha and Linough Launch 'Smart Package Drop' Pilot for Laundry Services in Sapporo

Koseisha Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Sapporo, Hokkaido; President: Tomowari Takae) and Linough Inc. (Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; President: Kiyoshi Takizawa) announced the launch of a three-month pilot program for 'Smart Package Drop' in Sapporo, Hokkaido, starting June 1, 2026, for Koseisha's laundry service 'Mottette.' This pilot enables the pickup and delivery of laundry items in apartment buildings with auto-locks, even when residents are not home. The program covers 232 properties across four sales offices in Sapporo, with plans to expand citywide from September 2026.

■ Pilot Overview
When a 'Mottette' user requests the service, a Koseisha delivery person uses Linough's 'Smart Package Drop' to temporarily unlock the common entrance. This allows for pickup and delivery at the doorstep or a designated area even when the user is away.
- Period: June 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026
- Target Area/Properties: 232 auto-locked apartment buildings equipped with 'Smart Package Drop' within the delivery areas of Koseisha's four Sapporo offices.

■ Background and Objectives
1. Providing 'No-Home-Required' Convenience during Seasonal Changes
In Sapporo, demand for cleaning bedding and outerwear peaks between spring and early summer, with June usage significantly higher than the national average. Previously, residents in auto-locked buildings had to be home to unlock the entrance for pickups and deliveries. This initiative aims to improve customer satisfaction by allowing users to request laundry services without worrying about their schedule.
2. Contributing to Sustainable Logistics through Efficiency
By ensuring successful pickups and deliveries in a single visit, the companies aim to improve delivery efficiency. Amidst labor shortages and rising CO2 emissions from redeliveries, this initiative seeks to build a sustainable delivery model.

■ Comments
[Tomowari Takae, President of Koseisha]
'By launching this pilot, we are realizing non-face-to-face, non-home service provision that overcomes the barrier of auto-locked entrances. We believe this seamless delivery infrastructure provides high value to the local community.'
[Kiyoshi Takizawa, President of Linough]
'Linough pursues creating new value in real estate through IoT. Applying our 'Smart Package Drop' to laundry pickup expands the service's potential. We aim to build a sustainable model that balances delivery efficiency with convenience.'