Obayashi Corporation

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Obayashi Corporation is a major Japanese general contractor headquartered in Minato, Tokyo. Founded in 1892, it provides building construction, civil engineering, architectural design, and related services. The company is publicly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and ranks among Japan's five leading construction firms, with operations extending to North America, Asia, and other regions.

Recent activities include acquisitions such as a toll road concession operator in Indonesia in 2026 and U.S. construction firms focused on water infrastructure and general contracting.

Also known as 大林組 and Obayashi-gumi.

Projects Obayashi is involved in

chemXplore tracks 1 project involving Obayashi, of which one is active.

Obayashi's role on them: Developer and Offtaker.

1 Announced / Concept

1 revamp / retrofit.

What moved recently
  • 19 August 2026 AGC Kashima closed-loop window glass recycling · Announced / Concept · Japan

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Latest news on Obayashi

19 August 2026
AGC, Obayashi and MUFG recycle demolition window glass into float-glass feedstock

Japan's first closed-loop scheme turns demolition window glass into cullet for clear float glass; 81 t used in flat glass, 149 t collected, estimated CO₂ cut 49 t.

3 June 2026
UBE MAXELL expands Li-ion separator capacity at Sakai Works

New Sakai Works facility will boost separator base‑film output ~50% with phase‑one in FY2026 and phase‑two in FY2029; complements a facility due in fall 2026 to serve automotive and ESS demand.

Where its projects are

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  • Japan 1 active project, 1 in all