The Tokyo Metropolitan Government, through the Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Support Center, will dispatch five Tokyo-based companies to POWERGEN 2026, a major power generation and energy infrastructure exhibition scheduled in San Antonio, Texas. This initiative, announced on January 14, 2026, aims to strengthen business collaboration and foster technology exchange in critical infrastructure sectors such as power, water, and disaster resilience, building on the long-standing economic cooperation framework between Tokyo and the State of Texas.
The selected companies offer practical solutions for pressing U.S. utility issues. Nichibou Co., Ltd. specializes in fire protection and disaster prevention systems, including a UL-certified erase-tube fire suppression device. Noatech Co., Ltd. provides advanced water treatment with its proprietary Super Namit coagulant, supporting PFAS-compliant treatment for cooling towers and industrial wastewater. Sketch Co., Ltd. offers nano-coating technologies for energy efficiency and building longevity, with products deployed in over 1,000 Japanese facilities and distributor networks in over 40 countries.
System Brain Corporation provides nano-cleaning and surface protection systems for solar panels and infrastructure, reducing maintenance costs. Yamaguchi Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., with its U.S. subsidiary American Katerra, LLC based in San Antonio, delivers sustainable infrastructure using proprietary Green Carbon Steel™ and Blue Carbon Steel™. These technologies address core needs such as power resilience, fire safety, water treatment compliance, energy efficiency, and infrastructure modernization for distributed energy resources (DER) expansion.
The Tokyo Metropolitan SME Support Booth at POWERGEN 2026 will highlight these innovations, aligning with challenges faced by U.S. utilities and EPC contractors. Tokyo and Texas have built a robust relationship through business exchange and technology partnerships, and participation in the event represents a strategic step to deepen collaboration. For more information, contact the Tokyo Metropolitan Government – POWERGEN 2026 U.S. Desk at CSS Holdings Group.
