The Sumitomo group of companies of Japan embarked on an expansion of their production facilities in the Philippines in 1999. By late 2000, the new plant intended for manufacturing of forklift chassis and equipment steel frames was opened in Dasmarinas, Cavite. Locally, the company representing Sumito Yale is know as Suminac Philippines, Inc.
RNFA undertook the Architectural and Engineering design work in collaboration with Japanese architect, K. Nezu.
PROJECT FACTS
Project Name SUMINAC PHILIPPINES FACTORY
Location FCIE, Brgy. Langkaan, Dasmariñas, Cavite
Owner/Client Suminac Philippines, Inc.
Type of Facility Manufacturing Plant
Floor Area (m2) 7,000
Project Value US $ 1.100 M
RNFA Scope of Work Architectural/Engineering Design Services
Date Completed December 2000