Strengthening the global supply chain for standard pumps Knockdown center begins operation in Vietnam

Ebara Corporation (hereinafter referred to as "Ebara") is working to strengthen its global production system and supply chain in order to increase the competitiveness of its standard pump business in overseas markets. We have recently started operating a knockdown center in Vietnam that assembles standard pumps.

In order to achieve the goal set out in its long-term vision, E-Vision 2030, of "delivering water to 600 million people (approximately 7% of the world's population) around the world," EBARA is strengthening the expansion of its standard pump business into overseas markets. As one of the measures, we are building a production and supply chain system to realize the supply of products that meet customer needs in the global market in terms of price, delivery time, and quality.

The knockdown center in Vietnam (address undisclosed) started operations in December. The knockdown center is a facility that stocks a certain amount of parts for standard pump products manufactured at Ebara Group factories in Italy, assembles them into products, and ships them out. Previously, products were stocked in each country and sales company in Southeast Asia, but now parts can be stocked in one place and assembled and shipped according to demand, which promotes the maintenance of appropriate inventory and efficient product supply, shortening delivery times and reducing inventory.

We will continue to work to strengthen our standard pump business across the EBARA Group by strengthening our production and manufacturing technology capabilities globally, including in Japan. At the same time, we will focus on expanding sales in overseas markets by strengthening our global production system and supply chain, including in Japan.

By addressing key ESG issues based on our long-term vision and medium-term management plan, the EBARA Group aims to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and further improve our corporate value.