Air Water conducts a wide range of businesses and possesses diverse technological resources. To consolidate these resources and manage them in an integrated, cross-functional manner, the Company has established the “Technology Functions” as the core organization, creating a system that provides integrated, end-to-end support for activities ranging from mid- to long-term foundational research to commercialization, as well as quality and safety management.
In addition, the Development Centers have been established within the Industrial Business Unit and the Medical Business Unit, where they are responsible for developing technologies closer to commercialization under agile development frameworks tailored to the characteristics of each business.
The “Technology & Intellectual Property Department,” which is responsible for strategic oversight functions, was formed through the integration of the former “Technology Strategy Promotion Department” and “Intellectual Property Strategy Department.” As a technology platform for the entire Group, it formulates and implements integrated technology and intellectual property strategies to establish a competitive advantage.
The “Fundamental Technology Research Institute” integrates the research functions of the “Seawater Technology Research Institute,” “Gas Technology Research Institute,” and “Regenerative Medicine Research Institute,” and works to deepen proprietary technologies and strengthen the capability to create new businesses across various fields, including industrial gases.
The “Incubation Department” is responsible for assessing the business potential of technologies prior to commercialization, and for promoting initiatives toward commercialization in an agile manner.
The “Quality Assurance Department” and the “Health, Safety & Environment Promotion Department” are responsible for control and supervisory functions, serving as the second line. The Quality Assurance Department is responsible for developing and operating a Group-wide quality management system, while the Health, Safety & Environment Promotion Department is responsible for establishing and monitoring safety and health standards covering products, processes, and working environments, thereby supporting the advancement and governance of the Group’s overall quality and safety foundation.
By organically linking these functions, the Air Water Group has established an integrated system covering everything from technology strategy planning to foundational research, development and commercialization, as well as quality and safety management. Through this system, the Air Water Group strengthens its competitiveness in the technology domain while enhancing internal controls and governance, thereby functioning as a core organization that contributes to strengthening its management foundation.
