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The customer mass-produces the copper tubing used in the heat exchangers of air conditioning equipment. The first step of that process is to cut copper ingots of roughly 300 to 400 mm in diameter at high speed.
The cutting machine they had been using had aged, and its reliability had become a major issue for round-the-clock production. To keep supplying in volume without stopping production, they needed equipment that offered not only high cutting speed but also the stability to withstand long periods of continuous running.
We proposed cutting equipment from LINSINGER, which also has a track record in cutting copper.
We set out the cutting sizes, output, cutting intervals and continuous-running conditions the customer required, and selected a specification able to cut copper ingots of roughly 300 to 400 mm diameter at high speed and with stability.
Rather than a straight replacement, we worked through the specification with the manufacturer so that the configuration would meet the capacity and reliability required for 24-hour production.
We began by taking a detailed account of the problems the customer had with their existing equipment and of their production requirements. We then set out the concrete production conditions — what copper material, at what size, in what quantity and at what intervals they wanted to cut — and shared these with LINSINGER.
After technical coordination with the manufacturer we settled on an equipment specification suited to the application. Once delivered, we continued to follow up until the machine was installed and running reliably.
This is a case where we stood between an overseas manufacturer and a domestic user and supported the whole path from setting out the requirements through specification and installation to start-up.
The new cutting equipment has made fast, stable volume production possible and has greatly improved production efficiency.
Moving to reliable equipment that can run 24-hour production has also made it possible to build a stable supply setup. With an arrangement in place that produces a steady volume on a continuous basis, supply capacity has increased, which in turn strengthens the production base that supports business and revenue growth.
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UTATA PROGRESS Co., Ltd. (hereinafter “we”, “us”, or “our”) sets out below its policy on the handling of personal information on the website it operates (hereinafter “this site”).
We collect, by lawful and fair means, the name, company or organisation name, department or title, email address, telephone number, enquiry details, and other information provided by the individual, to the extent necessary to respond to enquiries and conduct our business.
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes.
Any change to these purposes will be made only within a scope reasonably related to the original purpose, and the revised purposes will be published on this site or by other means.
We do not provide personal data to third parties without the individual’s consent, except in the following cases.
Where technical consultation or the evaluation of equipment requires sharing information with Aichi Sangyo Co., Ltd., the manufacturers we represent, or other related parties, we will identify the information to be shared, the recipient, and the purpose, and obtain consent or take other steps as required by law.
Information submitted through the enquiry form is received and stored principally on mail servers located in Japan. Japan has been recognised by the European Commission as providing an adequate level of protection for personal data. However, where Google Analytics, Cloudflare Turnstile, or other external services are used, IP addresses, cookies and other online identifiers, and device or browser information may be processed outside Japan.
Where we provide information to related parties outside Japan to the extent necessary for our business, we will inform the individual of the data protection regime in the recipient’s country and other information required by law, obtain prior consent where applicable, and handle the data in accordance with the governing law.
We may entrust the handling of personal information to external service providers to the extent necessary to achieve the stated purposes. In such cases we select the provider appropriately, conclude the necessary agreements, and exercise appropriate supervision over their handling of personal information.
We implement organisational, personnel, physical, and technical security measures to prevent the leakage, loss, or damage of personal data, and manage personal data appropriately. Details of these measures will be provided on request, in accordance with the law.
Entries submitted through the enquiry form are not stored on this site’s server; they are sent by email to the responsible member of our staff. We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to achieve the stated purposes and, except where retention is required by law, delete or dispose of it appropriately once retention is no longer necessary.
Where a matter concludes with the enquiry alone, we retain the personal information for approximately two years from the date the matter was closed, after which it is deleted or disposed of appropriately. Information relating to business discussions, contracts, transactions, or statutory retention obligations is kept for the period required for contract performance, dispute resolution, tax and accounting, or other legal requirements.
Individuals may request notification of the purpose of use, disclosure, correction, addition or deletion, suspension of use or erasure, cessation of provision to third parties, or disclosure of records of provision to third parties, in respect of their personal data held by us.
To make a request, please contact us using the details at the end of this policy. We will verify that you are the individual concerned or an authorised representative and respond in accordance with the law. Where the law prevents us from granting a request, we will explain this and the reasons. For requests under the GDPR from individuals located in the EU or EEA, we will respond without undue delay and in principle within one month of receipt. Where necessary because of the complexity or number of requests, we may extend that period in accordance with the law, having notified you of the reasons.
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The event data retention period in Google Analytics is set to 14 months. Individual event data older than this period is deleted in accordance with Google’s specifications.
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We may revise this policy in response to changes in law, changes to our services, or as otherwise necessary. Where a material change is made, we will give clear notice on this site. The revised policy takes effect when it is published on this site.
This policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan. Any dispute arising in relation to this policy or the handling of personal information shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Osaka District Court as the court of first instance. This provision does not limit any right or remedy available to the individual under the GDPR or other applicable law.
Where the GDPR (EU General Data Protection Regulation) applies in connection with the provision of services to individuals located in the EU or EEA, we handle personal data as set out below.
UTATA PROGRESS Co., Ltd. (UTATAプログレス株式会社) is the controller of personal data. We can be contacted via the enquiry form on this site.
Entries submitted through the enquiry form are not stored on this site’s server; they are sent by email to the responsible member of our staff. Email is received and stored on servers located in Japan. Where a matter concludes with the enquiry alone, the data is retained for approximately two years from the date the matter was closed and then deleted. Where the matter proceeds to business discussions or a contract, it is retained for the period necessary for contract performance and statutory retention obligations.
Information collected through the enquiry form is stored and processed principally in Japan. Japan is a country recognised by the European Commission as providing an adequate level of protection for personal data (European Commission decision of 23 January 2019). However, the use of Google Analytics, Cloudflare Turnstile, and other external services may involve the processing of IP addresses, cookies and other online identifiers, and device or browser information outside Japan. Should it become necessary to provide data to related parties outside Japan, we will inform the individual in advance and put appropriate safeguards in place.
Individuals have the following rights in respect of their personal data processed by us.
To exercise these rights, please submit a request through the enquiry form on this site. We will respond without undue delay and in principle within one month of receipt. Where necessary because of the complexity or number of requests, we may extend that period in accordance with the GDPR, having notified you of the reasons. Consent relating to cookies may be withdrawn or changed at any time via “Cookie Settings” in the footer of this site.
Individuals have the right to lodge a complaint about our handling of personal data with the data protection supervisory authority in their country of residence or place of work (Article 77). A complaint may also be made to the Personal Information Protection Commission of Japan.
Completing the enquiry form is voluntary. However, if the required fields are not completed, we will be unable to respond to your enquiry. We do not carry out automated decision-making or profiling based solely on personal data.
For enquiries about this policy or the handling of personal information, please contact us through the enquiry form on this site.
