Established in 1911, Sanoyas is one of the oldest shipbuilders in Japan. From the beginning, it has concentrated on newbuilding and repair of various vessel types, while diversifying its business in such fields as tanks, parking systems, construction apparatus and amusement equipment. The ship division remains its principal line of business. Mizushima Shipyard has vast experience in building various vessel types and has always met with customer satisfaction. As well as ships, the company manufactures large-scale iron and steel structures, such as LPG tanks. Efficiency and economy are maximized at its 291k sq mfactory; new 800-tonne cranes were installed in 2008 to help streamline the shipyard's production systems.more

Since its establishment in 1917, Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding (MES) has provided trusted products and plants for the society. MES has 3 main business segment, which are Ship & Ocean, Machinery & Systems, and Engineering. Machinery & Systems segment mainly provides marine diesel engines and cranes. Engineering segment provides EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) service to construct petrochemical and environmental plant. MES has put efforts on the mid-term business plan 2011 starting from FY2011 to FY2013. Although FY2013 has not yet ended, MES set up a new mid-term business plan (new plan) starting from FY2014 to FY2016 to respond to the substantial change in the business environment and started the new plan from the FY2013. In the new plan, MES is aiming to accomplish a balanced business portfolio that combines continuous growth with stable earnings. MES will work to innovate the business areas in order to establish a foundation for continuous growth, and to innovate the business models for stable earnings. In this way, MES will make efforts to reform the business structure. Regarding business area innovation, MES is aiming for globalization and to expand the business in the growing markets of marine development and environmental energy, as well as qualitative shifts in the existing core businesses. Regarding business structure innovation, MES will not only sell the product, but also expand after service and related service business and also take part in other business to create new business model.more