Sugai Laundry Co., Ltd. and Asahikawa Gas Co., Ltd. have signed an agreement to provide laundry services for recovery workers during large-scale disasters. This partnership aims to ensure the hygiene and health of response teams by establishing a rapid system for collecting, washing, and delivering work clothes in Asahikawa and Ebetsu.
Sugai Laundry Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Asahikawa City; CEO: Kenkyu Sugai) and Asahikawa Gas Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Asahikawa City; President: Katsuhiro Takanuma) signed the "Agreement on Cooperation for Cleaning in Times of Disaster" on March 30, 2026. The objective of this agreement is to support recovery activities in the event of a large-scale disaster in the Asahikawa and Ebetsu areas.
This agreement aims to quickly establish a system for collecting, washing, and delivering work uniforms and daily clothing to ensure the hygiene of Asahikawa Gas's recovery workers and support teams from across Japan. During large-scale disasters, hundreds to over 1,000 support personnel gather from around the country to work day and night on infrastructure recovery. In such environments, while organizing living conditions for workers is crucial, maintaining the hygiene of work uniforms has also been a pressing issue for work efficiency and health management.
This partnership addresses these challenges from the perspective of "laundry and sanitation" as essential living infrastructure, strengthening the support system for recovery activities.
Key contents of the agreement:
When cleaning services for work uniforms are needed during a disaster, both companies will promptly coordinate to provide the following sanitation support:
- Collection of work uniforms and clothing from support teams
- Washing, drying, and bagging
- Delivery to lodging facilities, etc.
- Efficient management using specialized laundry bags
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- Source: PR TIMES
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FAQ
When was the Agreement on Cooperation for Cleaning in Times of Disaster signed, and which companies were parties to it?
The agreement was signed on March 30, 2026, by Sugai Laundry Co., Ltd., headquartered in Asahikawa City and led by CEO Kenkyu Sugai, and Asahikawa Gas Co., Ltd., also based in Asahikawa City and presided over by Katsuhiro Takanuma.
What is the primary objective of the disaster‑cleaning agreement between Sugai Laundry and Asahikawa Gas?
The main objective is to quickly establish a system that collects, washes, and delivers work uniforms and daily clothing to keep Asahikawa Gas’s recovery workers and nationwide support teams hygienic during large‑scale disasters in the Asahikawa and Ebetsu regions.
How many support personnel are expected to gather during large‑scale disasters according to the article, and what role does the laundry partnership play for them?
The article states that hundreds to over 1,000 support personnel gather, and the laundry partnership ensures their work uniforms are collected, cleaned, and delivered promptly to maintain health and efficiency.
What specific sanitation services are outlined in the agreement for work uniforms during a disaster?
The agreement specifies collection of uniforms and clothing, washing, drying, bagging, and delivery to lodging facilities using specialized laundry bags.
Which geographic areas are targeted by the cooperation agreement for infrastructure recovery and sanitation support?
The agreement focuses on supporting recovery activities in the Asahikawa and Ebetsu areas of Hokkaido, Japan.