TOKYO, Mar 27 (Pulse News Wire) – SMC Corporation (6273.T) reported a fire incident at its Tianjin plant on March 23, 2026, at 15:40 local time. Seven employees who initially fought the fire sustained minor injuries and received medical treatment.
The fire damaged one building out of eight operational buildings used for surface treatment processes, rendering it unusable for an extended period. Operations at the entire plant were halted temporarily due to firefighting activities and inspections by the fire department but resumed on March 25. Investigation into the cause of the fire continues, but preliminary findings suggest that overheated hangers used in the anodizing process ignited surrounding combustibles.
Despite the damage, production and shipment operations remain unaffected thanks to alternative measures outlined in the Business Continuity Plan (BCP). Beijing factory facilities will extend their operating hours to handle domestic product anodizing and painting processes, while other products will be managed through production adjustments and equipment operation extensions at unspecified locations. Regarding the impact on performance, the company stated that the effects would be minimal.
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