Imabari Shipbuilding, the largest shipbuilding company in Japan, and JMU, second place, agreed to strengthen relations March 27 21:04
Japan's largest shipbuilding company, Imabari Shipbuilding, has finally agreed to strengthen its ties, including taking over a 30% stake in Japan Marine United, which is the second largest in Japan, and taking a stake. As global competition intensifies, I would like to cooperate in the design of ships and try to survive.
This was announced by the top of both companies holding a press conference in Tokyo.
According to the agreement, Imabari Shipbuilding will take over the newly issued shares of Japan Marine United, hold a 30% stake, and have finally agreed to take a stake.
After that, the two companies will establish a jointly invested new company to design and operate tankers and container ships, and to work on improving production efficiency.
The shipbuilding industry occupies most of the world's share in China, South Korea and Japan, and the reorganization of major companies in Korea and China is increasing competitiveness one after another.
"In the face of intense competition with the world, the desire to leave the shipbuilding industry in Japan has led to this partnership. The time required for design has been shortened, and the speed of the latest technology ships has been increased with the feeling of intense competition with the world. I want to provide it. "
Kotaro Chiba, President of Japan Marine United, stated, "We want to build a strong company by leveraging the scale and sales capabilities of Imabari Shipbuilding, as well as our technology and human resources."