Press release

  • LIMEX

Started sales of "LIMEX fans" using "LIMEX Pellet" and "LIMEX Sheet", which are mainly made of limestone.

~Environmentally friendly fans suitable for outdoor use with excellent water resistance and durability~

TBM Co., Ltd., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Nobuyoshi Yamasaki, hereinafter referred to as TBM) is a "LIMEX fan" using "LIMEX Pellet" and "LIMEX Sheet". ” has been launched. It can be used as a novelty for the upcoming season or as a cheering goods for watching sports.

In the past, there were products that used LIMEX Pellet (injection molding grade) for the ribs and handles, and paper for the base paper (jigami). , LIMEX Sheet (80 μm), which has excellent water resistance and durability, is used for the base paper, so it is suitable for outdoor events where there are concerns about changing weather.

Since LIMEX can be recycled with existing recycling facilities just like products designed with a single material, we have already implemented a recycling system with multiple local governments and businesses. In the future, we plan to recycle used LIMEX products at one of the largest mechanical recycling plants in Japan operated by TBM (scheduled for completion in the fall of 2022).


Gifu Prefectural Gifu Commercial High School adopts fans made by LIMEX

Fans made by LIMEX have been adopted as support goods for club activities at Gifu Prefectural Gifu Commercial High School. Since LIMEX can be mechanical recycling after use, we plan to collect and recycle it after use and produce commemorative gifts for students when they graduate.