Vietnam Steel Structure and Lifting Equipment Joint Stock Company—VINALIFT deeply mourns the passing of Mr. Tsuneyuki Shimbara, Chairman of Buyoh Company, who passed away on February 13, 2025, at the age of 80. His departure is a great loss to his family and friends and to VINALIFT—a dear friend and esteemed partner who have accompanied us throughout the years.
Since the early 2010s, Mr. Tsuneyuki Shimbara has been closely associated with VINALIFT, serving as a trusted companion in our journey of growth. He was not only a business partner but also a dedicated mentor, laying the foundation for VINALIFT to establish and refine our factory and corporate management systems. He dispatched numerous top experts in various fields, including Mr. Matsuo Kazuyuki, Mr. Osamu Tanaka, and Mr. Seizo Onishi, who provided invaluable support, helping us enhance our capabilities, optimize operations, and achieve sustainable development.
Furthermore, with his broad vision and profound understanding of the market, Mr. Tsuneyuki Shimbara guided and advised VINALIFT in gradually expanding into the international arena, particularly the Japanese market. He played a pivotal role in introducing and connecting us with key partners such as MITSUI E&S, IHI, DAIDO, Nippon Denka Kogyosho, Kongjin Technos, and many other renowned enterprises.
Beyond that, he was instrumental in the establishment of VINADENKA JV – a joint venture between Nippon Denka Kogyosho and VINALIFT, symbolizing the strong bond between Japanese and Vietnamese enterprises. To this day, these partnerships continue to thrive, serving as an invaluable legacy he has left behind.
What he imparted to us extends beyond professional contributions; they are lessons of dedication, sincerity, and unwavering responsibility. Mr. Shimbara has become an inseparable part of VINALIFT’s journey, and we will continue to uphold and advance the values he cherished, ensuring that his aspirations live on.
Mr. Shimbara’s wake will be held at 6:00 PM on February 21, and his funeral service will take place from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM on February 22, Japan time. The ceremony will be held at Azamino Sakura Kaikan, Yokohama, Japan. Although geographical distance prevents us from attending in person, from Vietnam, we extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues. May he rest in peace, and may his legacy be eternally remembered in the hearts of VINALIFT’s employees.
Farewell, our great friend of VINALIFT.
