Regarding the start of trial introduction of automatic transport service "Eve Auto" - Automatic transport within the grounds of Prime Polymer Anesaki Factory -

eve autonomy is promoting the automation of indoor and outdoor transportation processes using cutting-edge self-driving technology, with the keyword "automation starting today." "eve auto" is a newly developed small EV capable of self-driving that is designed to meet the needs for automated transportation in closed spaces, including indoor and outdoor environments, and an automated vehicle that combines operational support and vehicle maintenance into one package. This is a transportation service. To date, we have been conducting trial operations at multiple factories of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. eve autonomy plans to officially start providing eve auto services around fall of this year.

Prime Polymer was established in 2005 with investments from Mitsui Chemicals Inc. and Idemitsu Kosan. The company manufactures and sells polypropylene and polyethylene, with production bases in Chiba, Osaka, and Yamaguchi, and its products are used for a wide range of applications, including automotive materials, packaging materials, and industrial materials. The company's Anesaki Plant is located within Idemitsu Chiba Complex, and this initiative has made it possible to automate the polypropylene resin sample transport process that previously took place on the site 30 to 40 times a day, day and night.

Idemitsu Kosan has set Vision for 2030 "Your Reliable Partner for a Brighter Future" in Medium-term Management Plan covering fiscal years 2020 to 2022, and under this vision, as a measure for the basic policy of "evolving the business platform," the company is promoting "accelerating digital transformation" centered on the Digital & DTK Promotion Department. In this initiative, cutting-edge autonomous driving technology will be introduced into the production process of group company Prime Polymer, strengthening the competitiveness of manufacturing bases through operational efficiency through digital transformation and creating new ways of working for employees. Idemitsu Kosan will continue to promote business process transformation using digital technology through co-creation with various startups.

eve autonomy company profile
Representative: Masanori Yonemitsu, Representative Director and CEO
Head office location: 3001-10 Kuno, Fukuroi City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Capital: 200 million yen (including capital reserve)
Business content: Development, sales, leasing, and rental of self-driving vehicles
Providing automatic transportation solutions, various support, maintenance services, etc.

Inquiries regarding this service/installation
eve autonomy Co., Ltd. Business Development Department
https://eveautonomy.com/