The Yuki Factory of our group company, Vertex Co., Ltd., held a factory tour for elementary school students on Friday, September 30, 2025.

The tour was aimed at students from Yuki City Yuki Nishi Elementary School, who often see the Yuki Factory on their way to school, and aimed to teach them about the products manufactured at the factory and the social significance of our business. A total of 104 students from three fifth-grade classes at Yuki City Yuki Nishi Elementary School enthusiastically participated on the day.

 

During the tour, the children were given an explanation about Vertex Co., Ltd. 's main products, the "stormwater regulation pond" and "fire water tank," using videos and hands-on demonstrations. Afterwards, to deepen their understanding of secondary concrete products, they were given a tour of the various facilities in the manufacturing process, as well as actual products such as the earthquake-resistant BOX CULVERT" SJ-BOX," the electric cable joint trench "C・C・BOX 〈for underground cable〉," the prefabricated manhole for high heads "SPIRAL MANHOLE," and the "L-shaped retaining wall." At the end of the tour, the children asked lively questions about the manufacturing methods and uses of the products, and it was very impressive to see them learning so earnestly.

 

These products are usually buried underground and people rarely have a chance to see them directly, but this factory tour was a valuable opportunity to convey our group's mission of protecting the local community from natural disasters to the children who will lead the next generation. Our group will continue to value interactions with the local community and contribute to creating a safe and secure society.