Industrial Tour
CIRP LCE 2026 Industrial Tour
An industrial tour is planned on March 10 (Tuesday), for which three courses [A]–[C] have been prepared as listed below. Please be advised to carefully read the following instructions before applying to the industrial tour. If you wish to attend, please choose your choice on Online Application.
IMPORTANT: Instructions for Industrial Tour
The conference organizers take no responsibility for any accidents, except ones by gross negligence. You are kindly asked to take all possible means to prevent any accident. Also, please conform to the followings:
- Please avoid wearing shoes with slippery surfaces, such as high heels and sandals. Also, please refrain from having on clothes exposing your skin, such as short sleeves and half pants.
- Please follow the instructions of staff throughout the tour.
- In the tour, please do not touch any equipment, machinery and products including exhibits.
- Do not drink alcohol before the tour, nor eat and smoke at the tour site.
- Please note that this tour is not covered by any insurance. Participants are welcome to join at their own responsibility and discretion.
- Participants are requested to gather at Kamakura Prince Hotel and will also be dismissed at the same location. Participants are requested to arrive on time for registration and departure.
- Please note that the schedule and times are subject to change.
Note that the tour participation requires an additional surcharge (JPY 8,000/person), which is not included in the registration fee. The tour registration is on a first-come first-serve basis due to the limited seat availability. Applicants belonging to the same industry might get their participation withheld. In case of cancellation, the cancellation policy described in the Registration page will be applied to the industrial tour fee.
[A] RICOH Eco Business Development Center
(Located in Gotemba City, Shizuoka Prefecture)
Course [A] will be held on Tuesday, March 10, from 11:15am to 6:00pm.
As a global leader in technology, Ricoh Group is deeply committed to sustainability, striving to address critical societal challenges through its business endeavors. Its overarching vision is centered on realizing a decarbonized society and a circular economy. At the forefront of these ambitious efforts stands the Ricoh Eco Business Development Center.
The “Ricoh Eco Business Development Center” was founded as a project to commemorate the company's 80th anniversary. This center has three major functions: the “Reuse & Recycling Center,” which started operation in 2016; “a center for verification of eco-business technologies,” which is already in operation; and a “source to distribute information regarding eco-business activities.” It aims at creating and expanding eco-business towards achieving “eco-management that evolves with customers.”
At the foothill of scenic Mt. Fuji, surrounded by rich natural beauty, visitors can tour Ricoh Eco Business Development Center, Gotemba, which consists of a remanufacturing plant of photocopiers, explanations of R&D in promising eco-technologies, and a neat exhibition area.
[B] YAMADA East Japan Reuse Center
(Located in Fujioka City, Gunma Prefecture)
Course [B] will be held on Tuesday, March 10, from 10:15am to 7:00pm.
Yamada Holdings is a leading company in the consumer electronics retail industry. Guided by its management philosophy of “Creation and Challenge” and “Appreciation and Trust,” the company continually strives to enhance its corporate value under the fundamental principle of “Customer (Market) First.”
The company places strong emphasis on cost efficiency and sound cash-flow management, aiming to become a “Strong Company” that contributes to society through sustainable growth. Yamada Holdings actively promotes ESG-oriented management (Environment, Society, and Governance), as a pioneer in the industry.
As part of its environmental initiatives, Yamada Holdings launched a buyback service in 2001 for customers replacing large home appliances such as televisions, refrigerators, washing machines, and air conditioners.
The collected appliances are transported to the company’s specialized reuse factories, where they undergo inspection, cleaning, and repair before being resold. With the expansion of this service, Yamada Holdings has also enlarged its facilities, leading to a significant increase in the number of large home appliances being reused.
The factory you will visit serves as the core facility of Yamada Holdings’ reuse business, offering a valuable opportunity to observe firsthand how the company integrates sustainability into its operations. We warmly invite you to join the visit and experience for yourself the innovative strategies behind Yamada Holdings’ success.
[C] Rever Corporation Kawajima Plant
(Located in Hiki-gun, Saitama Prefecture)
Course [C] will be held on Tuesday, March 10, from 10:45am to 6:30pm.
Established over a century ago in 1904 (Meiji 37), REVER CORPORATION has evolved into a pivotal partner dedicated to creating resources from waste. With its headquarters in Tokyo, the company operates with a strong business foundation primarily centered in the Kanto region, while also leveraging a nationwide network to serve its diverse clientele.
REVER's extensive business activities are at the forefront of the circular economy. The company offers a wide array of specialized services that showcase its role as a comprehensive recycling partner. These include the purchase, processing, and sale of metal scrap, as well as comprehensive services for industrial waste disposal, collection, and transport, including special industrial waste.
Rever Group is a leading recycler handling approximately 200,000 end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) annually, holding one of the top market shares in Japan. The Kawashima facility is one of the few sites in Japan that combines ELV dismantling with a shredding operation. Advanced technologies for ELV dismantling, including the removal of plastics, are actively developed and implemented at this site. Additionally, a state-of-the-art large-scale shredder is scheduled to begin operation in February 2026.
Beyond direct recycling services, REVER plays a pivotal role as a consulting partner in both general and industrial waste management. The company supports businesses in developing comprehensive compliance frameworks that align with environmental regulations while simultaneously optimizing waste treatment and disposal costs. Leveraging its expertise, REVER delivers customized solutions to address complex and large-scale challenges. These include integrated waste management for building demolitions, efficient processing of wide-area and high-volume waste streams, and specialized handling of waste generated from office and retail closures. Through these services, REVER helps clients navigate logistical, regulatory, and environmental complexities with efficiency and precision.
