The Tokyo Metropolitan Government, through its Small and Medium Enterprise Support Center, will dispatch five Tokyo-based infrastructure and cleantech companies to POWERGEN 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. This initiative, rooted in the established regional economic cooperation framework between Tokyo and Texas, aims to strengthen business collaboration and foster technology exchange in critical sectors like power, water, and disaster resilience.
The selected companies offer practical solutions for urgent challenges faced by U.S. utilities and engineering, procurement, and construction contractors. Nichibou Co., Ltd. specializes in fire protection systems and disaster prevention equipment, with a 24/7 maintenance framework for critical infrastructure and international recognition for its UL-certified erase-tube fire suppression device. Noatech Co., Ltd. provides advanced water treatment technologies using its proprietary inorganic powder coagulant, Super Namit, supporting PFAS-compliant treatment for cooling towers, industrial wastewater, and environmental remediation without hazardous substances.
Sketch Co., Ltd. develops nano-coating technologies that enhance energy efficiency and extend building lifespan, including heat-shielding window coatings and durable aliphatic polyurea coatings, with implementations in over 1,000 Japanese facilities and distributor networks in more than 40 countries. System Brain Corporation offers nano-cleaning and surface protection systems for solar panels and public infrastructure, reducing maintenance costs with installations at sites like Japan's Imperial Palace. Yamaguchi Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., through its U.S. subsidiary American Katerra, LLC headquartered in San Antonio, delivers sustainable infrastructure solutions using proprietary Green Carbon Steel™ and Blue Carbon Steel™.
This delegation's technologies directly address core U.S. utility needs, including power resilience, fire safety, water treatment compliance, energy efficiency, and infrastructure modernization supporting distributed energy resource expansion. The participation at https://www.powergen.com represents a strategic step in deepening Tokyo-Texas collaboration, which has been built through business exchange, governmental cooperation, and technology partnerships. By showcasing deployable solutions at one of the world's largest power generation exhibitions, this initiative supports global innovation in energy and infrastructure while providing U.S. industry stakeholders with access to tested technologies from a metropolis renowned for its advanced infrastructure management.
