Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Tashkent region has proposed establishing a joint venture with Japanese company Noritsuisu Co., Ltd. to assemble chairs and manufacture steel structures at the Angren Free Economic Zone, the regional administration's press service said.
A regional delegation led by Governor Zoyir Mirzaev visited the Japanese company and examined its production processes, technologies, and product design and manufacturing stages.
During a meeting with company President Shogo Aoki, the two sides discussed opportunities to establish production facilities in Tashkent region and implement joint projects.
Noritsuisu has operated in Japan since 1947 and specialises in manufacturing steel-frame chairs and office furniture.
The company produces furniture, seating and partitions for offices, conference halls, educational institutions and medical facilities. Its products are marketed under the Noritsu Chairs brand.
The company's headquarters are located in Yatomi, Aichi Prefecture.
In addition to proposing a joint venture, the Uzbek side suggested arranging practical training placements lasting between two and four weeks for Uzbek technologists and engineers at the company's factory in Yatomi.
According to the regional administration, implementing the initiative could help develop local industrial production and expand the domestic market's range of modern furniture products.
