# Nishihatsu breaks ground on new emergency generator plant in Karatsu

Nishihatsu, a subsidiary of Denyo, held a groundbreaking ceremony on February 20, 2023 for a new factory in Karatsu, Saga, Japan. The plant will consolidate 10 buildings into one, increasing production capacity by 1.3 times, with completion expected in September 2024 and operation in December 2024.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2023-02-20
- Where: Karatsu, Saga, Japan
- Starts operating: Dec 2024
- Status: under construction
- Capacity: 1.3 times current production
- Products: emergency generators, engine generators, welding machines
- Sectors: [Power Generation Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/power-generation-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Nishihatsu](https://endata.com/companies/68662.md)
- [Denyo](https://endata.com/companies/4783.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [saga-s.co.jp](https://www.saga-s.co.jp/articles/-/993549), 2023-02-21: "生産効率も上がり、川上から川下までどんな流れにするのかなど若い社員の意見や要望を取り入れた"

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