JFE Engineering, a global infrastructure constructor, is shifting its focus from construction to maintenance and rebuilding of ageing infrastructure worldwide. The company has a highly evaluated track record of construction achievements in Japan, Asia, Africa, and Central America. With a rich experience in Japan, JFE Engineering is confident that its skills for maintenance and rebuilding have been cultivated over its long history. This strategic shift aims to contribute to extending the lifetime of infrastructure in emerging countries.
According to Masao Utsumi, a steering person at JFE Engineering, the company's Asian factory, launched in 2013, has been supplying steel parts for various projects globally. For instance, in Ghana and Ivory Coast, every steel part was carried from the Asian factory. Similarly, in Nicaragua, Central America, the overbridge project also sourced steel parts from the Asian factory. JFE Engineering has also educated local staff, some of whom still work under the company.
JFE Engineering has a notable presence in India, where it has piled up achievements. The company completed the railway bridge in Ahmedabad in 2022 after eight years of construction. This bridge improved railway transportation and marked the first successful case in India. Additionally, JFE Engineering designed and supplied parts for the Mumbai trans harbor link project and was entrusted with management and maintenance after its completion.
To realize effective maintenance and management, JFE Engineering emphasizes the importance of a huge database. The quantity of running cars defines the damage of roads and bridges, indicating the maintenance term. The company's experience in Japan, where there are old bridges and infrastructures over 100 years old, has enabled it to cultivate skills for maintenance and rebuilding.
JFE Engineering's strategic shift to maintenance and rebuilding of ageing infrastructure is expected to contribute to extending the lifetime of infrastructure in emerging countries. The company's experience and skills, gained over its long history, will be utilized to advance infrastructure development globally. This move also aligns with the 75th anniversary year of diplomatic relations between India and Japan in 2027.
JFE Engineering's focus on database management is integral to its maintenance and management business. The company has rich experience in Japan, where it has managed and maintained old bridges and infrastructures. This expertise will be applied to emerging countries to support their infrastructure development.
As JFE Engineering continues to expand its focus on maintenance and rebuilding, it is poised to play a significant role in extending the lifetime of ageing global infrastructure. With its rich experience, skills, and strategic approach, the company is well-positioned to contribute to infrastructure development in emerging countries.
Key points
- JFE Engineering shifts focus to maintenance and rebuilding of ageing global infrastructure
- Company's experience and skills to contribute to extending lifetime of infrastructure in emerging countries
- Database management integral to maintenance and management business
