GIKEN LTD. announced that Group company Giken Seisakusho Asia Pte., Ltd. celebrated its 30th anniversary this year. The company has, oover many years, built a track record of taking on challenges and generating innovation, bringing new possibilities for urban development in Asian countries and serving as a powerful driving force for continuing into the next era.
The company was established in 1996 as a base for developing the Southeast Asian market. At the time, there was a construction boom in Singapore, which was in the midst of economic development. Coupled with the emergence of vibrant developing countries such as Thailand and Vietnam, this was expected to be an opportunity to convey the superiority of the press-in technology and serve as leverage for expanding sales channels. After more than a quarter of a century, the pile press-in and extraction machine SILENT PILER™ has been deployed in 16 countries and regions in Asia. Along with increased recognition, the press-in technology has accumulated trust and achievements, establishing a solid position as a safe and reliable method in Singapore that is even recognised by its government.
In 2021, GTOSS™ ASIA, a service that gives comprehensive support to users of press-in machines, was made available for the first time outside Japan. By addressing and solving issues occasionally seen at construction sites, such as insufficient operator proficiency and inadequate machine maintenance, this service helped to improve confidence in the press-in method and enhanced the business profits of press-in machine users. Giken Seisakusho Asia Pte., Ltd. oversees more than 100 companies that are users of press-in machines and also actively develops new markets such as India. As a result, it is expected to achieve record-high sales for a second consecutive fiscal year*.
Infrastructure development, urban redevelopment, and environmentally friendly construction are three main themes in the Asian market. Giken Seisakusho Asia Pte., Ltd. and the GIKEN Group will continue to provide innovative solutions that respond to social needs and contribute to sustainable regional development.
* For Giken Seisakusho Asia Pte., Ltd., fiscal years ended June 2025 and June 2026
Expressway construction project in Singapore (2010)
■ Role in Asia and Contributions to the GIKEN Group
When Giken Seisakusho Asia Pte., Ltd. was established, Singapore was rapidly enhancing its urban functions, with numerous public construction projects—such as subway development—underway. There was prominent construction pollution such as noise and vibration, similar to that experienced during Japan’s period of rapid growth. Advocated as an environmentally friendly piling method, press-in technologies gradually gained attention from government officials and began to be steadily adopted. This led to successful bids for large-scale projects such as the construction of an expressway at Marina Wharf. Subsequently, this technology started spreading to neighbouring countries. Besides being adopted in 2004 for a water intake facility project in Sri Lanka under Japan’s official development assistance (ODA) program, the press-in method was also used in other projects, such as the project for the construction of Hong Kong’s Stonecutters Bridge, one of the world’s longest spanning cable-stayed bridges. In March 2021, a representative office opened in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, further accelerating the spread of the press-in method, which continues to be adopted in projects, such as a long-term river bank protection project along the Pasak River.
Water intake facility project in Sri Lanka (2004)
River bank protection project in Thailand (2022)
In recent years, Giken Seisakusho Asia Pte., Ltd. has also been focusing on spreading the adoption of the Gyropress Method™—a method for rotary cutting press-in of tubular piles—in Singapore, working together with Guan Chuan Engineering Construction Pte Ltd to build a track record. Guan Chuan is a strong local partner and member of GTOSS™ ASIA. Besides construction projects in urban areas, the company is enhancing its technical proposal activities for storm surge and flood control as well as projects for strengthening levees and revetments at airports and coastal areas.
Guan Chun using the Gyropress Method™
Asian countries where SILENT PILER™ has been deployed (in green)
■ Holding of Ceremony Commemorating 30th Anniversary of Establishment
On July 3, a ceremony and a reception were held in Singapore to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of Giken Seisakusho Asia Pte., Ltd.. This event was attended by a total of 40 people from the company and affiliates. Following the managing director’s address and congratulatory speeches by guests, a toast was proposed and commemorative gifts were presented to 15 companies in appreciation of their efforts toward spreading and advancing the press-in method in the Asian region. There was also a screening of a commemorative video looking back at the history of the company and a group photo session. The event provided an opportunity to deepen relationships toward even greater success in the future.
■ Message from Managing Director of Giken Seisakusho Asia Pte., Ltd.
Today, we are commemorating the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the company. I wish to express our sincere gratitude to all of our customers and affiliates who have supported our business thus far.
In Asia, due to rapid urbanisation and progress in infrastructure development, there is greater requirement than before for safety, productivity, and environmental impact reduction during construction. Besides spreading the adoption of press-in technologies, we will further enhance our support in the aspects of machinery, construction, and human resources through GTOSS™ ASIA and become an even more trusted partner for our local customers.
With our 30th anniversary as a new starting point, we will further contribute to the sustainable development of the Asian region as a base that leads the overseas business of the GIKEN Group.
Hidenori Murashima, Managing Director,
Giken Seisakusho Asia Pte., Ltd.
■Profile of GIKEN Group
GIKEN developed the SILENT PILER™, the world’s first reaction-based, non-vibratory hydraulic pile driving machine that operates with minimal noise impacts. The GIKEN Group now actively promotes its press-in technology worldwide and contributes to the construction industry by proposing and implementing innovative solutions. The innovative press-in technology provides a unique solution and the adoption of this technology has spread to over 40 nations and regions.
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