Source disclosure: January 07, 2026
KANTO DENKA KOGYO CO.,LTD. [4047.T]
TOKYO, Jan 07 (Pulse News Wire) – Kanto Denka Kogyo CO.,LTD. (4047.T) reported a fire accident at its Shibukawa factory in Gunma Prefecture that occurred on August 07, 2025 at 4:31 am.
One employee was killed and another injured in the incident. The company resumed operations of one undamaged series of trichloronitromethane manufacturing equipment on September 17, 2025, while the damaged series began operating again on January 06, 2026 after repairs and safety measures were implemented.
In a statement, President Junichi Hasegawa extended condolences to the family of the deceased employee and apologized to shareholders, customers, and local residents for the inconvenience caused. The company emphasized its commitment to preventing such accidents in the future and ensuring enhanced workplace safety.
Kanto Denka stated that the affected production line is expected to resume shipments shortly following regulatory approval.
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