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 It can accommodate 13,000 pallets!
Socket Boy sneaks into 
the new No.1 warehouse!
It automatically applies the bands!
The camera detects plastic bands 
and applies them automatically
Camera
“I hope that today marks the 
beginning of further growth 
and prosperity for Sunco 
Industries and contributes to the 
advancement of Higashiosaka 
City’s manufacturing industry.”
About the completion ceremony
A traditional Shinto ritual is held in Japan 
to celebrate the completion of buildings 
such as warehouses, factories, offices or 
shops. It expresses gratitude to the gods 
for the safe completion of construction 
and offers prayers for future prosperity 
and safety.
Reduce carrier waiting times and 
eliminate overflow
The most significant feature of the new 
warehouse, which can accommodate 
approximately 13,000 pallets, is 
substantial improvement in collection 
efficiency for transport companies thanks 
to the introduction of the Rotary Rack. 
These racks feature an image recognition 
system that enables fully automated 
banding, using cameras to detect whether 
cardboard cases lack plastic bands and 
applying them as needed.
Previously, goods awaiting collection 
would remain on the warehouse floor, 
reducing operational efficiency. With the 
Rotary Rack, items are temporary stored 
and automatically retrieved according to 
each couriers scheduled collection times, 
streamlining the handover process. 
This not only prevents overflows within 
the warehouse but also reduce waiting 
times for delivery companies. Initially, 
four delivery companies will be used, 
with plans to expand coverage following 
further testing. Full-scale operations are 
expected to further boost the efficiency of 
both collection and transportation.
Contribution to streamlining the 	
	
receiving process
The new warehouse has introduced 
a new outbound system that allows 
all incoming goods to be temporarily              
stored in the automated warehouse 
upon arrival, with only the ordered items 
retrieved later for dispatch. This system 
not only streamlines the receiving 
process but also contributes to reducing 
floor stock levels.
The new warehouse commenced 
receiving goods from 14th October 2025. 
This advancement eliminates the need for 
temporary storage and reduces waiting 
time for carriers, resulting in greater 
efficiency across 	
both inbound and 
outbound logistics.
Sunco Industries 
publishes “Socket Boy,” a free 
magazine that delivers information  
on the Japanese 
fastener industry to 
a global audience.
The magazine also 
highlights the rich 
history and culture 
of Higashiosaka, a 
city renowned for its 
manufacturing heritage.
Contact here:	
                                    
+81 6 6539 3560                                                           
export@sunco.co.jp                                                          
www.jisscrew.com
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