Nippon Chuzo Reports Warehouse Fire Incident

TOKYO, Jul 24 (Pulse News Wire) – NIPPON CHUZO K.K. (5609.T) reported a fire incident at its warehouse located within the Kawasaki factory premises on July 22, 2026 around 7 a.m.

The fire was extinguished by self-extinguishing efforts and public firefighting services by 12:05 p.m. the same day. The company deeply apologized to local residents, trading partners, and related parties for any inconvenience and concern caused. According to the latest available information, there were no injuries during the time of the incident, and no adjacent facilities were affected by the spread of flames.

The stored steel parts in the warehouse suffered minor damage but did not impact production operations. However, power supply systems connected to the warehouse had to be isolated to ensure ongoing operations. Regarding the cause of the fire, investigations are currently underway, prioritizing safety measures within the building. The potential impact on the company’s performance remains under investigation.

Once the extent of the impact is determined, NIPPON CHUZO will promptly inform stakeholders.