Iwatani Coporation of America, an affiliate of Iwatani in the US moved its office to Houston on March 17. It has already started operation.

In Houston, Helium team of Praxair, a major business partner for Iwatani, is locating. In addition, there is a port for export of LPG sourced from shale gas. The export is planned to begin this year. Iwatani decided to move Houston questing for efficiency of business.