Rengo Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Kita-ku, Osaka; President & CEO: Kiyoshi Otsubo) announces that operations at its Shin-Sendai Plant (Taiwa-cho, Kurokawa-gun, Miyagi Prefecture) will officially commence on April 1. Rengo built the Shin-Sendai Plant as a reconstruction and revitalization of the Sendai Plant (Sendai-shi, Miyagi Prefecture) that suffered extensive damage in the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami of March 11, 2011.

This new plant was constructed through Rengo’s desire to serve as a leader in reconstruction in the Tohoku region, beginning with Miyagi Prefecture. The prompt restoration of this plant means corrugated packaging that has close ties with the regional economy as an essential item for transporting objects, can be produced and it will ensure employment.

As an appropriate facility for manufacturing fully recyclable and environmentally friendly corrugated packaging, the new plant gives ample consideration to environmental impact, seen in its installation of photovoltaic power generating systems, storage batteries, and other equipment. It also incorporates the lessons that were learned during the Great East Japan Earthquake.

Furthermore, this plant will contribute to the future development of the local economy while serving as a central base for the Rengo Group in the Tohoku region, as well as a symbol of reconstruction and revitalization after the disaster.