Lifestyle Division News & Topics
Sale of Carbon-Offset Uniforms and Polo Shirts Made Entirely of Recycled Materials
Carbon-offset uniform and Polo-shirts made entirely of recycle materials
In the drive to realize a low-carbon society, the department also works on various related activities. For example, Marubeni joined forces with uniform apparel company Sun-S Co., Ltd. to launch the sale of uniforms with carbon-offset rights, and the sale of ZERO CONCEPT+ polo shirts that use recycled polyester from a chemical recycling system developed by Teijin Fibers Ltd. In addition, the uniform rental division, Marubeni Mates, recycles polyester from used uniforms into a reducing agent for iron ore (chemical recycling), to be used as a new material.
Original children's shoes "IFME" achieve cumulative sales of 10 million pairs.
IFME children's shoes
The children's shoes brand, IFME, which Marubeni Footwear Inc. conducts the planning and sales of, has achieved cumulative sales of 10 million pairs in the 10 years since its appearance on the market. Furthermore, the division has gained the cooperation of sports therapists in order to scientifically study the processes of development and growth of children’s feet and to develop IFME shoes, in effort to support the growth and health of all children. The division will continue to work toward developing products incorporating better functions and more sophisticated designs, with the aim of bringing the IFME brand to more and more children.
Sale of Off-the-Road Tires for Construction and Mining Machinery
Off-the-road tires for construction and mining machinery
Marubeni exports the world’s largest class tires for construction and mining machinery to major users in CIS countries, Central and South America and Asia, based on medium- to long-term agreements. Despite a temporary downturn due to the global economic recession, demand for replacement tires is expected to rebound and grow in step with global economic recovery and development. As such, Marubeni will take action to expand exports going forward.
