Yamato Denki to Exhibit at AXIA EXPO 2026, Showcasing Fire Protection and Smart Agriculture Solutions

Yamato Denki Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President: Toshihiko Saito) announced its participation in the 'AXIA EXPO 2026,' to be held at Aichi Sky Expo (Aichi International Exhibition Center) from Wednesday, June 3, to Friday, June 5, 2026.

Over its 80-year history as a wiring device manufacturer, the company has addressed electrical and tracking fires by developing fire prevention and disaster mitigation technologies. In recent years, there is an increasing need to address new social challenges, including safety measures for infrastructure and preventing lithium-ion battery fires.

At this exhibition, Yamato Denki will present next-generation fire protection solutions utilizing fire extinguishing microcapsule technology from South Korea's GFI. Additionally, the company will showcase smart agriculture solutions from its investee, farmo. Together, these technologies aim to support a 'safe' and 'sustainable society.'

Furthermore, a special seminar will be hosted during the exhibition.

[Exhibition Highlights]

GFI Next-Generation Fire Protection Solutions The company will exhibit solutions aimed at reducing fire risks in storage batteries, distribution boards, and electrical equipment by leveraging GFI's fire extinguishing microcapsule technology. As a countermeasure for lithium-ion battery fires and a novel approach to electrical fires, applied proposals such as fire extinguishing sheets and films will be introduced.

- Fire Extinguishing Microcapsules - Fire Extinguishing Microcapsule Sheets

farmo Smart Agriculture Solutions Products from farmo, a company providing agricultural support services using IoT technology, will be on display. The exhibition will introduce solutions aimed at realizing next-generation agriculture through efficient farmland management, labor-saving, and data utilization, proposing initiatives for sustainable community and society building.

- House farmo

[Exhibition Overview] Exhibition Name: AXIA EXPO 2026 Dates: June 3 (Wed) – June 5 (Fri), 2026 Venue: Aichi Sky Expo (Aichi International Exhibition Center) Organizer: AXIA EXPO Executive Committee

On the day of the event, technical representatives will provide product explanations and application proposals. We sincerely look forward to your visit.

[Special Seminar Overview] Title: 'Are Your Fire Countermeasures Sufficient? Proposing New Fire Extinguishing Performance' Date & Time: Friday, June 5, 2026, 12:30 – 13:10 Venue: Seminar Room 1 Content: Addressing recent fire risks, including those from lithium-ion batteries, this seminar will explain the concepts behind new fire extinguishing technologies and prevention measures. Alongside an introduction to GFI's technology, Yamato Denki will propose future fire protection and disaster mitigation solutions, incorporating its long-cultivated expertise in fire prevention.

[Company Profile] Company Name: Yamato Denki Co., Ltd. Location: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo Business Description: Manufacturing and sales of wiring devices and disaster prevention-related products, among others.