The 10,000-square-foot Tokyo R&D Center employs 30 engineers and sports science experts, focusing on innovations for sports popular in Asia such as badminton, table tennis, and traditional martial arts. Current projects include developing flooring with enhanced grip for badminton’s quick lateral movements and shock-absorbing surfaces for karate and judo training.
The center features a full-scale testing arena where athletes can trial new flooring prototypes, providing real-world feedback to the研发 team. It also collaborates with local universities, including the University of Tokyo, on studies about flooring’s impact on athlete performance and injury prevention. The first product from the center, the AsiaFit Badminton Flooring, is set to launch in Q1 2027.
“Asia is a key market for Limei, and the Tokyo R&D Center allows us to create solutions that truly understand local sports needs,” said Mr. Takeshi Yamamoto, Limei’s Asian Regional Director. “We’re committed to supporting Asian athletes and sports organizations with innovations that elevate their performance.”
The center is part of Limei’s $50 million global R&D investment plan, which includes facilities in the U.S., Germany, and China.