Myanmar has been enjoying dramatic economic development since its democratization in 2011; therefore the construction of roads and railways, as well as logistics and infrastructures, is urgently required.
In December 2013, a new flyover bridge was constructed at Shwegondaing Junction.
This flyover was designed for the purpose of facilitating heavy traffic congestion in central Yangon.
Japan's leading steel engineering company, JFE Engineering, participated with technical proposals for the bridge structure and construction method to Capital Development Ltd., the prime contractor in Myanmar.
JFE Engineering also produced the renovation of the ferry pier on the Yangon River in Dala district, which was Japan's first ODA port development project completed in November 2014.
JFE Engineering established Yangon office in 1995.
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Since then, the company has provided bridge construction technology and assistance for operation with Myanmar Economic Corporation, supplied equipment and materials with technical support for the production of nine large-scale bridges during 14 years.
"We conduct two human resource developments, one is the training exchange programs of welders by taking part of the initiatives of the skills training systems for foreigners, and the internship program with Yangon Technological University," said Takeshi Eba, Manager, Yangon Branch, JFE Engineering Corporation.
A joint venture company for the infrastructure construction between JFE Engineering and Myanmar's Ministry of Construction, J and M Steel Solutions, was established in Yangon Thaketa Township in 2014.
It is in charge of design and manufacturing the steel parts for the projects.
Myanmar aims to increase the ratio of domestic fabrication of steel structures.
Following the Myay Ni Gone flyover construction in Yangon City, JFE Engineering is moving for a proposal of the new flyover construction in northern part of Mandalay City, jointly with Capital Development.
"More demand for infrastructure related deal is expected in the future, We are planning to enlarge our factory to increase our productivity to be doubled up to 20,000 tons. We are scheduled to start the construction soon. We will continue to contribute to improvement of Myanmar's infrastructures," Yasuo Shoji, Managing Director, J and M Steel Solutions Co. Ltd.
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