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At the PanaHome Corporation's Head Office Plant in Shiga Prefecture, energy conservation efforts are being made, centering on three objectives: (1) pursuit of efficient manufacturing; (2) effective and efficient use of energy; and (3) periodic checks and maintenance. With the aim of pursuing efficient manufacturing, we consolidated the four facilities that were dispersed throughout the premises into three facilities. Moreover, we previously produced roof and floor panels in batches by lot for each specification. The finished panels have conventionally been moved to a product delivery center, stored, and put into a package for each house, and then delivered to the construction site. We created a new system whereby these panels are produced per house from the very start so as to minimize energy loss by eliminating unnecessary movement and shipment. As a result, the factory reduced annual energy consumption by 327 kl (crude oil equivalent). As for periodic checks and maintenance, we conduct energy conservation diagnoses and air leak reduction activities on a regular basis. This has enabled us to maximize and maintain energy efficiency. The Fiscal 2007 Energy Management Best Practice Factory Award was presented to the factory by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, in recognition of these energy reduction initiatives.

Diagram on reorganization of production facilities at
PanaHome Head Office Plant

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