Ekiden – a race which originated in Japan and invites teams of runners competing in a relay over long distances – has long been on the minds of Chris Carter and Ian Howden, both working at SEKISUI Diagnostics in Kent. When they found out that there is an Ekiden race organised in the UK, they knew what to do: Taking part, wearing a SEKISUI running shirt. The two running obsessed colleagues shared their story with us.
“I have always been interested in protecting and helping the environment where I can,” states Clare Chaffey, Senior QA (Quality Assurance) Documentation Supervisor at SEKISUI Diagnostics in Kent. While she had wanted to install solar panels for years, she could only install them when moving from a flat to a house in 2015. For the latest improvements of her solar panels system she was now awarded the SEKISUI Greenest Person Fresh Idea Award.
In the beginning of 2019, SEKISUI in Europe celebrated the ground-breaking ceremony for the new plant of SEKISUI POLYMATECH EUROPE B.V.. As the plant operations are planned to start at the beginning of 2020, we would like to take a closer look at SEKISUI POLYMATECH EUROPE B.V. as a new member of SEKISUI in Europe, and one of its products: CGW® 2-humoral silicone heat radiation grease.
The SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group constantly aims to improve personnel development and therefore an adequate module of the SAP system “SuccessFactors” will be launched shortly. With this system, it will be possible to conduct online training courses and exchange information internally within the training groups, if desired.
“Continuous improvement is essential for modern businesses to thrive rather than just survive.” This is what Darren Ladd states on the importance of KAIZEN. SEKISUI Europe talked to the member of the KAIZEN committee and gained insights into his daily work and private life.
SEKISUI employees from all offices have the possibility to participate in this year’s European Football Tournament by betting on one team for a charitable purpose (for free). The prize money will go to a local non-profit organization of the winner’s choice.
SEKISUI Eslon delivers customized gutter systems to professional installers, DIY stores and private consumers all across Europe. In order to make the high range of products available any time, the company started an online shop in 2011. This platform has recently been relaunched – introducing new features and benefits.
At the beginning of September, the SEKISUI European Football Tournament 2019 will take place for the fourth time! Again, many different countries from Europe are represented, with new and familiar faces. It’ s about time to introduce the nine participating teams.
