Sasebo-based theme park Huis Ten Bosch (HTB) plans to expand into new territory by selling energy-saving equipment in Southeast Asia. The company determined that demand for power-saving eco products will increase in the region given its insufficient energy supply stemming from continuing economic growth. It will begin its new venture in cooperation with local partner companies this fall. HTB aims to leverage its brand power to expand its environmentally-conscious business and will team up with other Kyushu-based environmental venture companies to sell energy-saving equipment and technologies both at home and abroad. The new business will be operated by a subsidiary called HTB Technology Center. The subsidiary plans to negotiate deals with local SMEs referred by the Kyushu Recycle and Environmental Industry Plaza (K-RIP) who possess promising energy-saving technologies but poor marketing. Source: Nishinippon Shimbun 1/1
