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PACIFIC CONSULTANTS CO., LTD. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President Executive Officer: Osamu OMOTO, hereinafter "PACIFIC CONSULTANTS") and Murashima Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa; Representative Director: Akino MURASHIMA, hereinafter "MURASHIMA OFFICE") have signed a basic agreement for business partnership (MOU: Memorandum of Understanding) in order to expand business in the defense sector.

■ Background of the business partnership
In recent years, the environment surrounding facilities related to the Ministry of Defense and the Self-Defense Forces has faced unprecedented and complex challenges, including not only aging infrastructure but also changes in the security environment, the increasing severity and frequency of large-scale disasters, and the need to address environmental issues. As a result, there is a greater demand than ever for facility designs that balance resilience to maintain functionality even during emergencies and disasters with long-term maintenance and environmental considerations.

PACIFIC CONSULTANTS has leveraged its comprehensive management capabilities, handling everything from planning and design to PM/CM for defense facilities, to support facility optimization projects nationwide. Meanwhile, MURASHIMA OFFICE possesses high levels of expertise in building equipment fields such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and telecommunications, as well as practical skills encompassing design, construction supervision, and maintenance. This partnership aims to expand business in the defense sector by leveraging the technological capabilities and market bases of both companies and strengthening their organizational structure.

The main details of the partnership are as follows:

• Comprehensive optimization design for self-defense forces facilities, PM/CM services for the Ministry of Defense, and joint implementation of civil engineering and facility engineering services for headquarters of the Ministry of Defense.
• Promoting joint technology proposals to expand the market in the defense sector.

■ PACIFIC CONSULTANTS CO., LTD.
Since its founding in 1951, for over 70 years, we have been a leading construction consulting company, deeply involved in the planning, design, and operation of social infrastructure development such as cities, buildings, railways, roads, airports, ports and harbors, rivers, and water and sewage systems, both domestically and internationally. With the vision of "Producing the Future," we are providing new value to society in order to realize a sustainable society where everyone can live with peace of mind.

【Company Profile】
Company name: PACIFIC CONSULTANTS CO., LTD.
Location: 3-22 Kanda Nishiki-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-8462, Japan
Representative: Osamu OMOTO, Representative Director, President Executive Officer
Official website: https://en.pacific.co.jp/

■ MURASHIMA OFFICE CO., LTD.
Founded in 1972, our company boasts a history spanning over half a century. While our main focus is on equipment design, we also handle architectural design and electrical, HVAC, and sanitation maintenance. By integrating our capabilities in these three fields, we demonstrate a unique strength unmatched by other companies. We have extensive experience in constructing diverse public facilities for the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, and other government agencies and local municipalities. Furthermore, we are a group of professionals who leverage our long-cultivated equipment design technology to optimize building infrastructure and contribute to solving global environmental issues such as energy conservation and CO₂ reduction.

【Company Profile】
Company name: MURASHIMA OFFICE CO., LTD.
Location: 2-7-13 Izumino-demachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture
Representative: Akino MURASHIMA, Representative Director
Official website: https://www.murashima.co.jp/