Shimadzu Crushed Stone
Supporting infrastructure with quality materials
Crushed stone is a vital component of road and railroad building and forms the base on which infrastructure lies. Our first crushed stone plant at Ryugamizu was opened in 1954, and provided the foundation for many public works projects. Presently the plant is located at Hiramatsu, and produces high quality stone which is used as a cushioning layer under roads.
Rebuilding
Kagoshima’s Infrastructure
Kagoshima was heavily bombed by the American armed forces towards the end of the World War II, resulting in the destruction of much of the city. During the post-war rebuilding efforts, crushed stone was needed as a cushion to be used in the construction of roads and railways. Stone taken from the mountains owned by the Shimadzu family and used as ballast was the start of the Crushed Stone Division.
Superior Stone Quality
Most of the crushed stone produced in Kagoshima City is made from igneous rock, and is too soft to be used as ballast for road construction. High quality stone for use in road building is only available in a few locations in Kagoshima. At the Hiramatsu plant, the crushed stone is made from the highest quality andesite rock, which is highly resistant to water.
Crushed Stone Division Sales Department Hiramatsu Plant
Hiramatsu 10694Yoshino-cho
Kagoshima City
892-0871
TEL.099-247-1161
FAX.099-248-1049