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Seibii Receives the Special Jury Award

On April 20, 2026, Seibii Inc., headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, was honored with the Special Jury Award at the fifth Maintenance Business Award 2026 ceremony, which was organized by the Nikkan Jidosha Shinbun. The event included remarks from Yoshi Tada, the head of the Automotive Maintenance Division of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, who expressed the importance of addressing ongoing challenges such as advanced technology adaptation and workforce sustainability in the automotive industry.

The Maintenance Business Award highlights exemplary automotive maintenance businesses that incorporate forward-thinking management methods and ensure continuous support for their local communities. During this year's ceremony, there were 55 entries across three categories: Innovation, Management Improvement, and Social Contribution. After careful evaluation by seven external judges, ten businesses were recognized, including eight category prize winners and two special awardees.

Overview of the Maintenance Business Award

Established by Nikkan Jidosha Shinbun, the Maintenance Business Award is a system that acknowledges automotive service companies that commit to social contribution through innovative management practices tailored to market shifts. The award aims to provide models for the future of automotive maintenance.

Seibii's recognition this year was largely attributed to its efforts to create a flexible working environment for auto mechanics through the implementation of mobile maintenance services. They have engaged with industry organizations and governmental bodies to advocate for the institutionalization of