Shibahara Kogyo launches new welding-consolidation plant in Iwata, Shizuoka
Machinery & roboticsShizuoka
Shibahara Kogyo will begin full operations in August 2026 at a new factory in Iwata, Shizuoka that consolidates welding processes previously split across multiple sites into a single location, aiming to improve efficiency and share technical skills among staff.
Company
Shibahara Kogyo Co., Ltd.
Location
Shizuoka, Iwata
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Consolidates welding processes previously split across multiple factories into one new plant
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