RISU Co., Ltd. will release the 'Trunk Cargo Easy Grip Type' on April 1, 2026. Through transport tests supervised by Nagoya City University, the improved grip reduces physical burden.
Product Overview
Plastic daily necessities manufacturer RISU Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture; Representative Director: Eita Omatsu) will launch the 'Trunk Cargo Easy Grip Type,' featuring an improved grip, from the popular camping storage series 'Trunk Cargo,' starting Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
The 'Trunk Cargo' series is a popular outdoor storage solution praised for its usability and simple, rugged design. The newly introduced Easy Grip Type has succeeded in reducing the burden on hands and body when gripped. It features a design that is expected to be useful in various places and scenes more than ever before.
Background of Development
Maximizing the added value of an 'easy-to-carry storage box' while maintaining usability.
As user feedback, we received opinions from those using the Trunk Cargo that 'hands hurt when lifting the container filled with heavy loads.' Since Trunk Cargo is widely used to store and carry tools in various situations, primarily outdoors, we considered 'improving ease of carrying' to be an urgent issue.
Conducted transport tests under the supervision of Nagoya City University Graduate School of Data Science
In commercializing the 'Trunk Cargo Easy Grip Type,' we created a grip shape that reduces the burden on hands and arms. Under the supervision of the Nagoya City University Graduate School of Data Science, we conducted objective evaluations by measuring the muscle activity required during transport, as well as subjective surveys based on the 'degree' felt by test subjects.
Evaluation Test Results for Old and New Grips
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FAQ
When is the Trunk Cargo Easy Grip Type scheduled to launch and which company is responsible for its release?
The Trunk Cargo Easy Grip Type is scheduled to launch on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, and it is being released by RISU Co., Ltd., a plastic daily‑necessities manufacturer based in Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture.
What specific ergonomic benefits does the new Easy Grip Type provide compared to the original Trunk Cargo grip?
The Easy Grip Type reduces muscle activity by approximately 10 percent, lessens hand and arm strain, and makes it easier to carry heavy loads, offering a noticeably lighter burden during transport versus the older grip design.
Which academic institution supervised the transport tests for the Easy Grip Type, and what evaluation methods were employed?
Nagoya City University Graduate School of Data Science supervised the transport tests, conducting objective muscle‑activity measurements and subjective surveys to assess the grip’s performance and perceived effort among test participants.
What user feedback prompted RISU Co., Ltd. to develop the Easy Grip Type for its Trunk Cargo series?
RISU Co., Ltd. received feedback that users’ hands hurt when lifting Trunk Cargo containers filled with heavy loads, highlighting a need for improved ease of carrying that drove the development of the Easy Grip Type.
Where is the headquarters of the manufacturer of the Trunk Cargo Easy Grip Type located, and who serves as its representative director?
The manufacturer, RISU Co., Ltd., is headquartered in Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture, and its representative director is Eita Omatsu.