Tokyo, July 12, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - The Home Sanitation Division of Sanix Incorporated (TSE: 4651) is pleased to bring to market a new earthquake-proofing retrofit system called 'Earthquake-Resistant Power Plus'. This system greatly enhances the earthquake resistance of detached wooden houses.
1. Trade Name of the Retrofit System: 'Earthquake-Resistant Power Plus'
2. Outline of Earthquake-proof Retrofitting
1) What is earthquake-proof retrofitting?
'Earthquake-proof retrofitting' enhances the earthquake resistance of wooden houses to Grade 1 or higher as stipulated in the Building Standards Law of Japan. To retrofit a house, an anti-seismic test should be performed in advance. A home anti-seismic test includes measuring the ground and foundation strength; determining the number of walls and their arrangement; measuring the roof weight; checking termite depredation, deterioration and degradation of the house; clarifying structural defects of the house; and other items. Based on the anti-seismic test results, an earthquake-proofing retrofit plan is formulated and the house is reinforced according to the plan.
2) Sanix's original earthquake-proofing retrofit system
Sanix has developed a unique earthquake-proofing retrofit system, 'Earthquake-Resistant Power Plus' that enhances the earthquake resistance of detached wooden houses by reinforcing their walls. The 'Earthquake-Resistant Power Plus' is installed inside the wall to be reinforced. The scope of our earthquake-proof retrofitting work covers a home ant-seismic test, drawing up a retrofit plan, and installing the necessary sets of 'Earthquake-Resistant Power Plus.'
3) Earthquake-proofing retrofit procedures
i.) On-site investigation
Investigation of the house according to 'ordinary anti-seismic test method'* (by a Sanix qualified specialist)
* Note: 'The ordinary anti-seismic test method' is described in a book (in Japanese) titled 'Anti-Seismic Test and Retrofit of Wooden Houses - Detailed Anti-Seismic Test and Retrofit of Wooden Houses (revised edition)', published by the Japan Building Disaster Prevention Association under supervision of the Housing Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MLIT), the Government of Japan.
ii.) Anti-seismic evaluation
Evaluating the earthquake resistance of the house based on the anti-seismic test results and under a first-class architect's supervision
iii.) Home anti-seismic test report
Reporting the home anti-seismic test results to the potential customer using the test report
iv.) Proposal of retrofit method
Proposing an earthquake resistance enhancement method based on the anti-seismic test results
3. Features of the 'Earthquake-Resistant Power Plus'
1) Performance
i.) Has strength approx. 1.4 times that of structural plywood (according to test results of the Japan Testing Center for Construction Materials)
ii.) Maintains sufficient adhesion performance even after the pillars lean
2) Warranty
The 'Home Anti-Seismic Power Plus' is warranted for 5 years after installation. This provision of a warranty clause is a first for the industry.
i.) Amount equivalent to installation cost*1 (with 1 million yen as upper limit) will be reimbursed for complete loss*2 of house due to earthquake.
*1: Amount equivalent to installation cost: 'Home Anti-Seismic Power Plus' installation cost only (interior reforming cost is not included.)
*2: Complete loss of building: Certification of complete loss by the local government is required.
ii.) 10 million yen will be warranted for death of the contractor due to collapse of his/her building attributable to earthquake or other natural disaster.
4. Selling Prices
1) Home anti-seismic test
40,000 yen for new customers; 20,000 yen for established customers (free of charge for customers who enter into earthquake-proofing retrofit contract with Sanix)
2) Earthquake-proof retrofitting
i.) Preparatory work cost: 80,000 yen
ii.) 'Earthquake-Resistant Power Plus' installation cost: 180,000 yen (per one set)
iii.) Interior reforming cost will be additionally charged.
Note: The above costs are subject to change depending on home anti-seismic test results and preservation state of the house. Approximately 1.2 million yen is the estimated total retrofitting cost for an ordinary wooden house (1st floor area: 66 m2; Grade: 0.8 (according to the Building Standards Law); number of walls to be reinforced: 5).
5. Effect of New Product Sales on Sanix's Business Performance
The estimated sales amount of the earthquake proof retrofitting system, 'Earthquake-Resistant Power Plus,' has been included in projected earnings for the fiscal year ending in March 2007, which were announced on May 17, 2006.
About Sanix Incorporated
Sanix (TSE: 4651) is Japan's leading provider of sanitation and environmental services. The company's business is divided into three areas; Home Sanitation, and Establishment Sanitation, which provides pest control and sanitation maintenance and protection services for offices and public facilities. The Environmental Resources Development Division provides industrial waste management solutions and recycling services. This division positions Sanix as a leading provider of environmental services to society, which is becoming increasingly concerned about the health of the environment. Sanix's long experience in industrial waste management means the company is poised to take the lead in this new field.
Contact:
Kozo Inoue, Managing Director
SANIX INCORPORATED
URL: http://www.sanix.co.jp/index_e.htm
July 12, 2006
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