Our thoughts are with the people of Japan

The team at Bowron wish to send our condolences to the families who have lost loved ones in the recent tsunami and earthquake in Japan. Our owners Maruhachi have franchises throughout Japan and some sales franchises in the affected region. At this time, they cannot make contact with some of the franchise teams. We can confirm that the teams in Tokyo and Head office are all ok and safe.

Photos of liquefaction, mountains of it!

Some photos of the progress made at Bowron Head Office in Christchurch, New Zealand

Clearing out liquefaction......

Robot camera used to inspect blocked drains

Bowron survives the earthquake...............

10th March 2011, Christchurch Bowron Head Office Processing of our skins has commenced. We are pleased to report electricity was restored last week and the contractors on site are making excellent progress with building repairs. The blocked drains are being cleared and evaluated. Initial observation shows some damage but not as bad as we had expected.

The New Zealand government has confirmed financial support for our staff during this time of repair and construction. "The support from the New Zealand government has been outstanding, despite our ownership being an off shore entity, thank you Mr. Key" says Marketing Manager, Kerry Greene.

Our suppliers have secured and preserved our quota of skins over the last few weeks and we are now moving these salted stocks to our factory. Receipt of green skins at the factory has recommenced and these stocks are being made safe and ready for further processing. "I would like to thank the team for coming together to make this happen so quickly" says Akira Saito, Managing Director of Bowron Sheepskins.