At the bagel specialty store "MARUICHI BAGEL," located in Shimbashi, Tokyo, we have adopted the non-fluorinated oil-resistant paper "O-hajiki" for sandwich wrapping. "O-hajiki" achieves oil resistance using only paper materials and does not use PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), which raise concerns about environmental and health impacts. In this adoption, we received recognition for the peace of mind provided by not using PFAS, our commitment to environmental considerations, and the natural texture of the paper material, which harmonizes with MARUICHI BAGEL's brand concept. Moving forward, our company will continue to develop environmentally friendly paper materials and new materials derived from wood, contributing to a sustainable society. MARUICHI BAGEL is a bakery that offers authentic New York-style bagels made from carefully selected ingredients and unique methods, gaining support from many bagel fans. MARUICHI BAGEL Official HP: https://www.maruichibagel.com/home

This exhibition is the first agricultural and livestock exhibition in the Tokai region. With four themes: "Rice Fields and Field Crops," "Livestock and Dairy Farming," "Horticulture," and "Smart Agriculture," it is a major event where the latest products and services addressing agricultural and livestock challenges come together. Oji Ftex will showcase the paper mulching sheet "OJI Sustainable Mulch" and the OPP film for vegetable packaging "Calfresh" at the Oji Container booth. We look forward to your visit! Press Release: https://ojif-tex.co.jp/images/HD%E3%81%8A%E3%81%97%E3%82%89%E3%81%9B_AGTS.pdf Official Exhibition Website: https://agts-expo.jp/

Hattori Co., Ltd. declares its motto as "Creating products that are kind to people and the Earth" and aims to contribute to initiatives that enhance the attractiveness of local living through the achievement of the SDGs and pass it on to the next generation. One of the environmentally friendly products they handle is our Calfresh, which has been adopted for use as an antibacterial sheet for bento boxes. It has been recognized for utilizing scallop shells that would otherwise be treated as waste, suppressing bacterial growth, and contributing to the reduction of food loss, aligning with their SDGs initiatives. It is also used by bento chain stores and is available for sale online. Calfresh is an OPP film blended with fine powder from scallop shells. The film surface becomes alkaline due to moisture from food, which suppresses bacterial growth. This is the first time this product has been adopted for use as an antibacterial sheet.

Oji Futech Co., Ltd. will be exhibiting at "FOOMA JAPAN 2025," which will be held for four days starting June 10 (Wednesday) at Tokyo Big Sight. This exhibition is one of the largest comprehensive food manufacturing exhibitions in the world, bringing together all solutions related to food production. It attracts attention every year as a venue for information exchange and the creation of new business opportunities through the display of the latest technologies and products in the food industry. At Oji Futech's booth, we will introduce products that contribute to solving issues such as environmental considerations surrounding food packaging and food waste reduction, including our non-fluorinated oil-resistant paper "O-hajiki."

We are pleased to announce that "O-hajiki," a non-fluorinated oil-resistant paper developed by Oji F-Tex Co., Ltd. (President: Hirokazu Yasui, Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo), a group company of Oji Holdings Corporation (President: Hiroyuki Isono, Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo), has been adopted for the packaging of "Imagawa-yaki that can be eaten frozen," which will be sold at the restaurant "Terrace Nichirei" by Nichirei Foods, Inc. (President: Masahiko Takenaga, Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo) during the 2025 World Expo in Osaka and Kansai. Nichirei Foods aims to communicate the universal values of frozen foods, such as "delicious and convenient," along with new attractions and possibilities for the future through the Osaka-Kansai Expo. The environmentally and health-conscious "O-hajiki" aligns with this philosophy as a sustainable packaging material with future-oriented appeal, leading to its adoption.

Eftax Co., Ltd. has launched a new product, "O-hajiki(W)FDA CoC," a non-fluorinated oil-resistant paper that considers the environment and health, compliant with FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) standards. The new product "O-hajiki(W)FDA CoC" not only does not use fluorinated oil repellents but also meets the chemical composition and product safety standards set by the FDA, making it suitable for overseas expansion. This product also supports the issuance of documentation confirming compliance with FDA standards. *1 Conventional fluorinated oil repellents have used PFAS (a type of organic fluorine compound) for oil resistance and water repellency. Concerns about the impact of PFAS on human health have been reported in recent years, leading to movements to restrict its use in Europe and the United States. *2 The product complies with the usage conditions and food classifications outlined in U.S. FDA 21 C.F.R. §176.170 and §176.180, meeting all food classifications under usage conditions E (room temperature filling and storage) and H (frozen or refrigerated for reheating purposes).

Kinoshita Kinokuro Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce that Takeo Co., Ltd. will begin selling sheets of "Kinari to LEAF." Our "Kinari to LEAF" is a non-woven fabric made primarily from wood-derived pulp, characterized by its natural texture and warm feel. It allows for new expressions when combined with foil stamping, printing, and sewing. Additionally, Takeo will offer three thicknesses of sheets in the shiroku-hansai size, starting sales on April 7, 2025. It will be available for purchase in small quantities, making it suitable for small-lot packaging and tags. We hope you enjoy the new design expressions made possible with Kinari to LEAF.

Oji Holdings Corporation will exhibit at "FOODEX JAPAN 2025," held at Tokyo Big Sight for four days starting March 11 (Tuesday). This exhibition marks the 50th anniversary of one of Asia's largest food and beverage trade shows. At our exhibition booth, we will showcase a range of sustainable products using forest resources under the theme "Packaging that connects to food safety, born from the forest." From Oji Fitec Co., Ltd., our functional materials company, we will display non-fluorinated oil-resistant paper "O-hajiki" and paper-based barrier materials from the "SILBIO series." *Press Release https://www.ojiholdings.co.jp/news/information.html?itemid=2125&dispmid=1361&TabModule958=2 *Official Exhibition Website https://www.jma.or.jp/foodex/

Prince Eftax Co., Ltd. has successfully developed the world's first paper, "Low Carbon Paper," using CO2-recycled artificial limestone in collaboration with Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co., Ltd. and Fukoku Paper Co., Ltd.

Oji Kinokuro will be exhibiting at the "New Functional Materials Exhibition 2025," which will be held for three days from January 29 to 31, 2025, at Tokyo Big Sight. * Exhibition Booth: East Hall 6, Material Zone, Booth Number: 6P-09 * News Release: https://www.kinocloth.co.jp/news/q19k9wybwhql/ * Official Page of "New Functional Materials Exhibition 2025": https://www.mfg.cj-exhibition.com/lp/NEO/

From January 15 (Wednesday) for three days, Oji Holdings Corporation will exhibit at the "8th Lifestyle Week [Spring]" held at Tokyo Big Sight. This exhibition is a business negotiation event for miscellaneous goods, fashion, beauty, interior, tableware, and food gifts, showcasing products with excellent design, functionality, and stories. Oji Holdings will display a range of sustainable products made from forest resource-derived materials at the "Sustainable Goods EXPO." Various products from Oji Ftex will be exhibited within the Oji booth. * Oji Group News Release https://www.ojiholdings.co.jp/news/?itemid=2096&dispmid=1199&TabModule958=0

Prince Kinokuros will exhibit at "POWTEX 2024 (25th International Powder Technology Exhibition Tokyo)" held at Tokyo Big Sight from November 27 to 29. At this exhibition, we will mainly showcase sheets blended with functional powders and their applications. Additionally, we will conduct a demonstration of powder sheet formation using a demo machine that will be unveiled for the first time at the exhibition venue. 【Event Overview】 　　Dates: November 27 (Wednesday) to November 29 (Friday), 2024 　　Hours: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM 　　Location: Tokyo Big Sight, Halls East 1, 2, and 3 　　　　　　　(Our booth location: 3A-45) 　　Online Exhibition: November 11 (Monday) 9:30 AM to December 26 (Thursday) 5:00 PM 　*Press Release 　　　https://www.kinocloth.co.jp/news/917nhu6pqyl/ 　*POWTEX 2024 Official Site 　　　https://www.powtex.com/tokyo/

From December 4 (Wednesday) for three days, Oji Futech Co., Ltd. and Oji Tack Co., Ltd. will exhibit at "EcoPro 2024" held at Tokyo Big Sight. This exhibition is the core environmental comprehensive exhibition of "SDGs Week EXPO," which aims to build a sustainable and resilient society. This year, under the theme of "Promoting SX (Sustainability Transformation)," it will serve as a starting point for solving various social issues towards a sustainable society and will promote diverse initiatives for interaction and dialogue with various stakeholders. * Oji Group News Release https://www.ojiholdings.co.jp/news/?itemid=2083&dispmid=1199&TabModule958=0 * "EcoPro 2024" Official Website https://messe.nikkei.co.jp/eco-pro/

Oji Imaging Media Co., Ltd. has developed a non-slip paper called "Zureen," which features our unique anti-slip coating applied to paper. By simply placing it under your cargo, it can prevent slipping and keep the cargo stable against shaking and tilting, thus contributing to the reduction of stretch film in logistics packaging (reducing plastic and eliminating plastic). *Press Release https://www.ojiimagingmedia.co.jp/news/news20241022.html

Oji Holdings and its group companies will exhibit at the "2024 Tokyo International Packaging Exhibition (Tokyo Pack)" held at Tokyo Big Sight from October 23 (Wednesday) to 25 (Friday). Tokyo Pack is the largest international comprehensive packaging exhibition in Japan, focusing on packaging materials, containers, and packaging machinery. The Functional Materials Company will also showcase a variety of environmentally friendly products, so we invite you to visit and stop by the Oji Group booth to see, touch, and hear about our offerings. * Tokyo Pack exhibition news release: https://www.ojiholdings.co.jp/news/?itemid=2053&dispmid=1199&TabModule958=0 At the same Tokyo Big Sight and on the same dates, the "LABEL FORUM JAPAN 2024" will also feature Oji Tack Co., Ltd. and Shintack Kasei Co., Ltd. from the Functional Materials Company, so we kindly ask you to visit both events. * Label Forum exhibition news release: https://www.ojitac.co.jp/information/pdf/240930.pdf

From October 23 (Wednesday) for three days, Oji Tack Co., Ltd. and Shintack Kasei Co., Ltd. will jointly exhibit at "Label Forum Japan 2024" held at Tokyo Big Sight. This exhibition, organized by the Label Newspaper Company, is a trade show focused on label-related products, themed "Opening the Future of Sustainable Labels." It aims to comprehensively develop the label market by showcasing the latest label-related materials and cutting-edge label products, addressing challenges in label converting, and responding to the increasing demand for essential labels in daily life. 　　* Oji Tack News Release 　　　　　https://www.ojitac.co.jp/information/pdf/240930.pdf 　　* Shintack Kasei News Release 　　　　　http://www.tack.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/LFJ2024annai.pdf

We are pleased to announce that Asahi Yoko Co., Ltd. has started selling paper cutlery made from the press-forming paper "Fine Press W (White)" developed by Prince Eutex Co., Ltd. Fine Press W is a press-forming paper developed as an alternative to plastic. It has excellent moldability and is suitable for forming processes such as deep drawing and punching. *News Release September 25, 2024 http://ojif-tex.co.jp/images/240925_news_cutlery.pdf

We are pleased to announce that the semi-transparent thermal paper "Semi-Through," developed by Oji Imaging Media Co., Ltd., will be featured in an information magazine. Featured magazine: Monthly magazine "Packaging Technology," September 2024 issue "Semi-Through" - Development of Semi-Transparent Thermal Paper * News Release: September 2, 2024 https://www.ojiimagingmedia.co.jp/news/news20240902.html

We will be exhibiting Oji's cellulose nanofiber at the "2024 NAGOYA Exhibition on Automotive Technology" held at Aichi Sky Expo from July 17 to 19. Cellulose nanofiber is a sustainable material that excels in strength and flexibility, and it is beginning to be utilized in product development across various industries. The Oji Group is developing a range of products related to cellulose nanofiber, which is expected to play an important role in enhancing the value of automobiles, including carbon neutrality in the automotive industry, weight reduction of vehicle bodies, and improved durability. ■ Exhibition Overview Exhibition: 2024 NAGOYA Exhibition on Automotive Technology Date: July 17 (Wednesday) - 19 (Friday), 2024 Location: Aichi Sky Expo (Aichi International Exhibition Center) *Booth No. 14 Organizer: Japan Society of Automotive Engineers (JSAE) Official Website: https://aee.expo-info.jsae.or.jp/ja/nagoya/

Oji Holdings Corporation has newly developed cellulose resin composite pellets for injection molding, using wood-derived cellulose as a reinforcing fiber and featuring low VOC emissions. By carefully selecting the wood pulp used as raw material, this product can reduce the acetaldehyde generated during injection molding by up to 40%. We will showcase this developed product at our booth during the "2024 NAGOYA Automotive Technology Exhibition" held at Aichi Sky Expo from July 17 to 19. *News Release https://www.ojiholdings.co.jp/Portals/0/resources/content/files/news/2024/JP06ct11.pdf?TabModule958=0

From May 22 (Wednesday) for three days, Oji Fitec Co., Ltd. and Oji Kinocross Co., Ltd. will exhibit at the "2nd J AGRI KYUSHU (formerly Kyushu Agricultural WEEK)" held at Gran Messe Kumamoto. This exhibition aims to contribute to the sustainable development of the agricultural market in Japan and Asia, with the vision of providing benefits to everyone involved in agriculture. It is one of the largest comprehensive exhibitions for agriculture and livestock in Japan. *Press Release https://www.ojiholdings.co.jp/news/?itemid=1979&dispmid=1199&TabModule958=0 *Official Exhibition Website https://www.jagri-global.jp/hub/ja-jp.html

Oji Kinocloth Co., Ltd. will exhibit at "ANEX2024 Taipei," co-hosted by the Asian Nonwoven Fabrics Association (ANFA) and the Taiwan Nonwoven Fabrics Industry Association (TNFIA), from May 22 to May 24. This exhibition is considered one of the world's three major nonwoven fabric exhibitions and is the largest comprehensive exhibition for the nonwoven fabric industry in Asia, held every three years. It is expected to attract over 400 exhibitors related to manufacturing, materials, machinery, and more, as well as 20,000 visitors. Oji Kinocloth Co., Ltd. will showcase the following products developed to contribute to reducing food waste and petroleum-derived plastics. *Press Release https://www.ojiholdings.co.jp/news/?itemid=1987&dispmid=1199&TabModule958=0 *Official Website URL for 'ANEX2024 Taipei' https://www.anex2024.com/

Oji Futech Co., Ltd. will exhibit at the "Kansai Sustainable Materials Expo 2024," which will be held for three days from May 8 (Wednesday) at Intex Osaka. 【Dates】May 8 (Wednesday) to May 10 (Friday), 2024, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM 【Location】Intex Osaka, Hall 5 【Booth Number】10-14 ※ News Release URL https://www.ojiholdings.co.jp/news/?itemid=1978&dispmid=1199&TabModule958=0

The packaging material for replacement wiper rubber for automobiles from Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has adopted paper products from Oji F-Tex.

Oji Holdings has issued a news release regarding "Responses to a Society Free of Plastic." The Oji Functional Materials Company is also promoting initiatives by offering environmentally friendly products that contribute to plastic reduction.

Oji Futech Co., Ltd. and Oji Kinokross Co., Ltd. will jointly participate in the "Agricultural Equipment and Services Online Exhibition" hosted by the Japan Agricultural Newspaper, which will be held online for one month from February 27, 2024 (Tuesday) to March 26. *News Release https://www.ojiholdings.co.jp/news/?itemid=1954&dispmid=1199&TabModule958=0

The Oji Functional Materials Company website has been newly renewed. Published on February 1, 2024 (Thursday) *URL: https://www.oji-fmc.com/ The site has been transformed to convey product information centered around environmentally friendly high-performance products from the six companies belonging to the Oji Functional Materials Company. Please take a look. *Oji Functional Materials Company Group Companies - Oji F-Tex Co., Ltd. Producing sheets from paper, film, and various dissimilar materials. - Oji Imaging Media Co., Ltd. Manufacturing and selling thermal paper, thermal film, and inkjet paper. - Oji Tack Co., Ltd. A comprehensive processing manufacturer handling all types of adhesive products. - Shintack Kasei Co., Ltd. Comprehensive processing of adhesive products + functional films and medical products. - Oji Kinocross Co., Ltd. Manufacturing and selling dry pulp non-woven fabric. - Chueitsu Co., Ltd. General printing (including web production), manufacturing of flexible packaging materials, and lamination processing.

The Kinari-to series from Prince Kinokuro Co., Ltd. has received a special award at "Good Design Shizuoka." "Good Design Shizuoka" is a project in Shizuoka Prefecture that collaborates with designers to honor "things" and "activities" that utilize design. The Kinari-to series is a non-woven fabric made primarily from wood-derived pulp, combined with plant-based cellulose and resin, featuring various processing capabilities such as thermoforming, sewing, printing, and foil stamping. *News Release https://www.ojiholdings.co.jp/Portals/0/resources/content/images/news/2023/JP12ki25.pdf?TabModule958=0

Oji Imaging Media Co., Ltd. has developed an "alcohol-resistant thermal paper" that excels in drug resistance. Compared to conventional thermal paper, it significantly improves durability against discoloration of the white areas of the thermal paper and fading of the printed areas caused by contact with alcohol. It demonstrates high effectiveness not only in the medical industry but also against the hand disinfection with alcohol that has become commonplace in daily life. *News Release* https://www.ojiimagingmedia.co.jp/news/news20231208.html

Oji Eftex Co., Ltd. has developed the "OJI Sustainamult," an agricultural paper mulch sheet that is designed to reduce work burden and is environmentally friendly, primarily made from cellulose. There is a growing concern that agricultural film mulches can break down into microplastics over time and flow from rivers into the ocean, leading to a demand for paper mulches that decompose in the soil. Currently, many farmers use polyethylene mulch sheets, but they face the heavy labor of removing the mulch after harvest, drying it, and disposing of it as industrial waste. Additionally, the rising costs of industrial waste disposal have increased the burden on farmers. The "OJI Sustainamult" can be tilled into the soil after harvest, where it decomposes, eliminating the need for removal and disposal costs. Furthermore, while crops are growing, it can suppress soil temperature increases compared to polyethylene mulch sheets, reducing the risk of root rot due to heat, making it particularly suitable for crops grown in the summer. *News Release http://www.ojif-tex.co.jp/images/231204news_oji-sustaina-mulch.pdf