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Japan Today
3 days ago
- Business
- Japan Today
Subcontractors protest unpaid work on 8 overseas Osaka expo pavilions
Subcontractors involved in the construction of eight overseas pavilions at the World Exposition in Osaka are claiming they have not been paid for their work, with organizers and the prefectural government offering little help in what they have deemed is a private matter. Some subcontractors are preparing to sue GL Events Japan, the prime contractor for four of the overseas pavilions involved in nonpayment disputes. Around 20 subcontractors gathered in protest in front of the French company's Japan branch in Osaka city on July 10, demanding to be paid. Takayoshi Tsujimoto, the 54-year-old president of Osaka-based construction company Rego said he was initially surprised that a small company like his was approached to work on overseas pavilions. But a desire to see the expo succeed, and trust in GL Events given its track record in international events, prompted him to take on jobs for the Serbian and German pavilions. Problems, however, began to mount as soon as work began last fall. Steel frames that arrived from overseas differed from the blueprints, while workers were instructed almost daily to perform tasks not in the original contract, causing labor costs and heavy machinery rental fees to balloon. After more than two months of fruitless negotiations, Tsujimoto plans to file a lawsuit seeking approximately 340 million yen in unpaid construction fees from GL Events. Another company in western Japan that worked on the Malta pavilion filed a suit in June seeking more than 110 million yen. GL Events said that it complies with "contractual obligations with each company and Japanese laws." Meanwhile, Jun Takashina, a deputy secretary general of the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition, has said that "it is a matter between the parties involved." Several subcontractors formed a victims' group at the end of May, requesting reimbursement from the prefectural government, but were told that taxpayer money cannot be used to resolve private disputes. "We worked in harsh conditions at the strong urging of the expo organizers and the prefectural government. It's infuriating that they dismiss it as a private matter despite it being a national project," the group's representative said. The expo is being held between April 13 and Oct 13. © KYODO
The Mainichi
3 days ago
- Business
- The Mainichi
Subcontractors protest unpaid work on 8 overseas Osaka expo pavilions
OSAKA (Kyodo) -- Subcontractors involved in the construction of eight overseas pavilions at the World Exposition in Osaka are claiming they have not been paid for their work, with organizers and the prefectural government offering little help in what they have deemed is a private matter. Some subcontractors are preparing to sue GL Events Japan, the prime contractor for four of the overseas pavilions involved in nonpayment disputes. Around 20 subcontractors gathered in protest in front of the French company's Japan branch in Osaka city on July 10, demanding to be paid. Takayoshi Tsujimoto, the 54-year-old president of Osaka-based construction company Rego said he was initially surprised that a small company like his was approached to work on overseas pavilions. But a desire to see the expo succeed, and trust in GL Events given its track record in international events, prompted him to take on jobs for the Serbian and German pavilions. Problems, however, began to mount as soon as work began last fall. Steel frames that arrived from overseas differed from the blueprints, while workers were instructed almost daily to perform tasks not in the original contract, causing labor costs and heavy machinery rental fees to balloon. After more than two months of fruitless negotiations, Tsujimoto plans to file a lawsuit seeking approximately 340 million yen ($2.3 million) in unpaid construction fees from GL Events. Another company in western Japan that worked on the Malta pavilion filed a suit in June seeking more than 110 million yen. GL Events said that it complies with "contractual obligations with each company and Japanese laws." Meanwhile, Jun Takashina, a deputy secretary general of the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition, has said that "it is a matter between the parties involved." Several subcontractors formed a victims' group at the end of May, requesting reimbursement from the prefectural government, but were told that taxpayer money cannot be used to resolve private disputes. "We worked in harsh conditions at the strong urging of the expo organizers and the prefectural government. It's infuriating that they dismiss it as a private matter despite it being a national project," the group's representative said. The expo is being held between April 13 and Oct. 13.
Kyodo News
3 days ago
- Business
- Kyodo News
Subcontractors protest unpaid work on 8 overseas Osaka expo pavilions
OSAKA - Subcontractors involved in the construction of eight overseas pavilions at the World Exposition in Osaka are claiming they have not been paid for their work, with organizers and the prefectural government offering little help in what they have deemed is a private matter. Some subcontractors are preparing to sue GL Events Japan, the prime contractor for four of the overseas pavilions involved in nonpayment disputes. Around 20 subcontractors gathered in protest in front of the French company's Japan branch in Osaka city on July 10, demanding to be paid. Takayoshi Tsujimoto, the 54-year-old president of Osaka-based construction company Rego said he was initially surprised that a small company like his was approached to work on overseas pavilions. But a desire to see the expo succeed, and trust in GL Events given its track record in international events, prompted him to take on jobs for the Serbian and German pavilions. Problems, however, began to mount as soon as work began last fall. Steel frames that arrived from overseas differed from the blueprints, while workers were instructed almost daily to perform tasks not in the original contract, causing labor costs and heavy machinery rental fees to balloon. After more than two months of fruitless negotiations, Tsujimoto plans to file a lawsuit seeking approximately 340 million yen ($2.3 million) in unpaid construction fees from GL Events. Another company in western Japan that worked on the Malta pavilion filed a suit in June seeking more than 110 million yen. GL Events said that it complies with "contractual obligations with each company and Japanese laws." Meanwhile, Jun Takashina, a deputy secretary general of the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition, has said that "it is a matter between the parties involved." Several subcontractors formed a victims' group at the end of May, requesting reimbursement from the prefectural government, but were told that taxpayer money cannot be used to resolve private disputes. "We worked in harsh conditions at the strong urging of the expo organizers and the prefectural government. It's infuriating that they dismiss it as a private matter despite it being a national project," the group's representative said. The expo is being held between April 13 and Oct. 13.
Fashion Network
29-07-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Beauty joins innovation at Première Vision Paris in September
Première Vision Paris returns from September 16 to 18 with 1,000 exhibitors, including 12% first-time participants. This edition will broaden its professional offering as GL Events introduces a dedicated beauty segment, making its debut at the show. Originally announced in February by FashionNetwork, the new beauty segment taps into the growing synergy between fashion and beauty across brands. It will take shape in a dedicated "prospective space" within the fashion trend zones, organized around six key themes: Decoration; Smart, Yarns & Eco-Innovation; Citywear & Casualwear; Manufacturing, Sport & Lingerie; Bags, Shoes & Leatherwear; and Accessories Index. Beauty will also take the stage in the lineup of fashion-focused conferences throughout the event. The agenda features six themed visitor trails and business meetings connecting manufacturers with buyers. Around 150 top-tier buyers will receive exclusive invitations for personalized tours of the show. The Smart Creation area, dedicated to innovative technologies and materials, will gather approximately fifty companies. This edition will feature a 250-square-meter immersive installation offered by 3D design specialist CLO. Innovation will be given even greater prominence, with an additional conference stage and two pitch stages allowing companies to present their work. Andam (Association nationale pour le développement des arts de la mode) will participate in the Innovation & Technology zone. The organization will present the ten start-up finalists for the Andam 2025 prize: ER Ocean Recherche, Bioastra, Supercab, Smobya, Rodinia Generation, Petshka, Weffan, and Alphalyr. Also featured will be Losanje, winner of the 2025 Innovation Award. The previous edition of Première Vision Paris, held from February 11 to 13, welcomed 30,000 professionals representing 13,000 companies and brought together around 1,100 exhibitors.
Fashion Network
29-07-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Beauty joins innovation at Première Vision Paris in September
Première Vision Paris returns from September 16 to 18 with 1,000 exhibitors, including 12% first-time participants. This edition will broaden its professional offering as GL Events introduces a dedicated beauty segment, making its debut at the show. Originally announced in February by FashionNetwork, the new beauty segment taps into the growing synergy between fashion and beauty across brands. It will take shape in a dedicated "prospective space" within the fashion trend zones, organized around six key themes: Decoration; Smart, Yarns & Eco-Innovation; Citywear & Casualwear; Manufacturing, Sport & Lingerie; Bags, Shoes & Leatherwear; and Accessories Index. Beauty will also take the stage in the lineup of fashion-focused conferences throughout the event. The agenda features six themed visitor trails and business meetings connecting manufacturers with buyers. Around 150 top-tier buyers will receive exclusive invitations for personalized tours of the show. The Smart Creation area, dedicated to innovative technologies and materials, will gather approximately fifty companies. This edition will feature a 250-square-meter immersive installation offered by 3D design specialist CLO. Innovation will be given even greater prominence, with an additional conference stage and two pitch stages allowing companies to present their work. Andam (Association nationale pour le développement des arts de la mode) will participate in the Innovation & Technology zone. The organization will present the ten start-up finalists for the Andam 2025 prize: ER Ocean Recherche, Bioastra, Supercab, Smobya, Rodinia Generation, Petshka, Weffan, and Alphalyr. Also featured will be Losanje, winner of the 2025 Innovation Award. The previous edition of Première Vision Paris, held from February 11 to 13, welcomed 30,000 professionals representing 13,000 companies and brought together around 1,100 exhibitors.
