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Professor Koda Yasuhiro's New Role in PUMP MAN Co., Ltd.

PUMP MAN Co., Ltd., based in Akiruno City, Tokyo, has made headlines with the recent appointment of Professor Koda Yasuhiro from Nihon University as its Technical Advisor. The company is renowned for its innovative permeable concrete series, known as Dotcon. This strategic move aims to leverage Professor Koda's extensive expertise in reinforced concrete structures, construction, and durability to advance the technical verification of Dotcon+.

Professor Koda's diverse background in research, education, and practical experience makes him an ideal fit for this role. His involvement is expected to enhance the core technology underlying the Dotcon+ product, particularly in areas of structural characteristics, deterioration behaviors, and long-term durability performance. This is especially crucial as the industry seeks to improve the reliability of products that play a significant role in addressing social challenges, such as urban flooding and water management.

In a statement about his new role, Professor Koda expressed, “Dotcon+ integrates functionalities such as permeability, retention, and infiltration, making it a promising technology for various social issues. I aim to carefully advance necessary technical examinations to validate both structural reliability and performance.” His insights will be invaluable as PUMP MAN aims to solidify the technological framework that supports their innovative concrete solutions.

Strengthening Verification Processes

On July 1, Eiichi Matsushima, who previously held a senior executive position at PwC and is currently an executive officer in listed companies, was appointed as a director of PUMP MAN. This appointment further solidifies the company's management structure, promoting robust support for business advancements.

With the new leadership in place, collaborative research initiatives will commence at Nihon University’s Koriyama campus to address several technical areas that need improvement. These include:

• - Testing structural characteristics
• - Examining deterioration and durability
• - Long-term monitoring of permeability performance
• - Compiling critical technical data to enhance the company’s technological foundation for potential international expansion

This renewed focus on rigorous technical verification is essential to enhance the