TOKYO, Mar 19 (Pulse News Wire) – Startline CO.,LTD. (477A.T) announced plans to open a new facility called “Diverse Village MAEBASHI” aimed at supporting disabled employment.
The decision was made during a board meeting held. The new facility will offer various satellite services and create approximately 140 new jobs for individuals with disabilities and their managers. Currently, Startline supports more than 2,400 disabled workers across over 350 companies. With this expansion, the company aims to further promote inclusive employment opportunities. The facility will provide a range of work environments, from coffee roasting and vegetable production to office tasks, tailored to individual growth and skill levels. The company will acquire fixed assets valued at ¥305 million and lease additional property from Yamada Holdings Co., Ltd. The lease agreement includes a building covering 935 tsubo (approximately 3,100 square meters).
Lease details remain undisclosed due to confidentiality agreements but exceed 30% of the company's net assets from the previous fiscal year. Yamada Holdings, established in September 1983, operates in home appliances and electronics sales. It has a capital of ¥711.1 billion and total assets of ¥1.42 trillion. The largest shareholder is Nippon Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation (Trust Account) with a holding ratio of 10.63%. Construction is scheduled to begin in June 2026, with completion expected by August 2026. The facility is set to open in October 2026. The company expects minimal impact on its performance for the fiscal year ending March 2026.
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