Before MAX started to sell the world's first battery operated rebar tying tool in 1993, tying of concrete reinforcing bars had been done manually by using pliers. Aer several model changes, we developed the TWINTIER mechanism in 2017 which ties concrete reinforcing bars with two wires. Because we succeeded in improving its binding force and shortening its tying time to 0.7 seconds, our TWINTIER has established an overwhelming leading position in the market. Furthermore, in 2020, we started to sell the "Stand Up TWINTIER," which allows its user to conduct tying while standing and walking. Since concrete reinforcing bar tying is often conducted under the scorching sun, in this current environment where aging and the reduction of reinforcement workers are ongoing, we believe that "TWINTIERs" are an innovative product that can reduce the physical burden and working time of workers at the same time.
NETIS (New Technology Information System) is a database operated by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism for the purpose of sharing and providing information related to new technology. The TWINTIER series was highly evaluated in NETIS as a technology expected to produce stable results. The series was registered as "VE Evaluation" in December 2020 (NETIS Registration Number: KT-180090-VE). Furthermore, the TWINTIER series has been recognized as an outstanding technology and selected for the Utilization Promotion Technology (New Technology Utilization Evaluation Conference (Chubu Regional Development Bureau)).

We have developed “Biomass Plastic Staple” and “Biomass CONI-CLIP” containing biomass materials as dedicated consumables for our “AIR PACKNER” and “CONI-CLIPPER” bag closing tools. Previously, we used petroleum-derived plastics, but we are now working to reduce our environmental impact by incorporating a mix of plant-derived biomass material. Biomass plastic containing biomass material has been drawing attention for its ability to curb emissions of greenhouse gases compared with petroleum-derived plastics.

We have developed paper tape that decomposes in soil in about three months as a dedicated consumable for our “TAPENER” mechanical tape binding tool. In the past, used tape has been incinerated together with discarded branches and stems, but an increasing number of regions have placed restrictions on incineration. In these cases, the tape is either buried or collected, but there has been an increasing resistance to burying among producers, while collection is problematic because of the required effort. Tape made from paper material will decompose in soil in about three months, reducing environmental impact and resolving these issues.

We launched a sustainable stationery series called “Re:max.” With this series, we will contribute to the environment by developing stationery that moves away from plastic items and packaging and uses environmentally friendly materials. Our first initiative is the renewal of the “HD-10TL” stapler, changing from plastic packaging to cardboard.

Every year, in Japan, MAX holds a "contest for safety signs and safety awareness training", in which participants use our sign & label printing machine "Bepop" to reduce labor accidents. During the contest, participants work together to check dangerous places and create signs to warn about such places. We believe that by having participants do so, they can learn how to solve dangers and issues in their workplace together. The fundamental reason for holding this contest is to encourage people to conduct "voluntary" improvement activities, and we believe this reason shares some similarities with our fundamental management policy, which is "to become a group in which everyone can grow together by creating a lively and fun atmosphere." MAX will continue contributing to reducing labor accidents by "creating a workplace with a positive and lively atomosphere."