The company’s Bio-Frontier advanced biofilter media enhances water quality and supports sustainability, promoting economic growth in emerging markets.
G-Place, a prominent Japanese company known for its diverse business portfolio, is making significant strides overseas with its innovative environmental solutions. Led by Director Teruo Furukawa, G-Place is addressing social and environmental issues not just in Japan but also in emerging markets, focusing on sustainable growth and environmental preservation.
One of the company’s notable overseas projects is in Vietnam, where it has established a subsidiary, Vietnam Green Packs Co., Ltd. (VGP). Since its inception in 2015, VGP has been pivotal in promoting recycled plastic products and, more recently, in introducing advanced wastewater treatment technologies. The highlight of this expansion is the sales and implementation of Bio-Frontier, a biofilter media developed using Japanese wastewater treatment technology.
"Bio-Frontier is recognized for its high performance in nitrification, denitrification, phosphorus removal, and biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) removal, making it highly effective for purifying circulating water in Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS)," explains Mr. Furukawa. This technology is already widely used in Japan for aquaculture, including whiteleg shrimp and salmon farming.
Biofilter media “Bio-Frontier”
The advantages of RAS are manifold. Unlike conventional pond aquaculture, RAS uses circulated water, minimizing water consumption and supporting sustainability. It also enhances production efficiency by maintaining water quality, mitigating health problems among farmed animals and reducing the need for antibiotics. This system allows for more efficient land and water resource use, and has great potential in Southeast Asia, where the aquaculture industry has started to focus on efficient farming without the use of antibiotics.
In June 2024, G-Place and VGP initiated a joint research project with Can Tho University in Vietnam. This project aims to experiment with Bio-Frontier in RAS pilot plants, focusing on shrimp farming. "Our goal is to leverage the research results to implement sustainable RAS business models and introduce this system to more countries in need," Mr. Furukawa states.
G-Place's commitment to environmental sustainability and social contributions positions them as a pioneer in applying advanced technologies to emerging markets.
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