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We received certification from the Japan Anniversary Association and established April 16 as "Utility Knife Day." A utility knife is a type of knife that creates a new cutting edge by snapping off the blade when the sharpness diminishes, and it has been loved by people around the world since its invention in 1956. This year marks the 70th anniversary of that invention, and we commemorated this day because the patent was obtained on April 16, 1963.

We would like to inform you of our winter holiday schedule. If you have an urgent matter, we sincerely apologize, but we will contact you after the following week. Thank you for your understanding in advance. ■ Winter holiday period: December 27, 2025 (Saturday) to January 4, 2026 (Sunday) * We will respond after January 5, 2026 (Monday).

At the "Japan Naming Awards 2025" hosted by the Japan Naming Association, we received the "Special Jury Award" for the name "Olfa." "Olfa" is the company name and brand of Olfa Corporation, founded by Yoshio Okada, the inventor of the folding blade cutter. The folding blade cutter is a cutting tool characterized by the ability to renew the blade tip by breaking off the dull part of the blade. Next year, in 2026, we will celebrate the 70th anniversary of its invention, and in 2027, Olfa Corporation will celebrate its 60th anniversary.

On Thursday, August 28, 2025, "Packel S" will be featured on "Here's the Scoop" of "Mezamashi TV.

We will be exhibiting at the Green Cross Exhibition 2025. This year, it will be held at Intex Osaka. You can actually try out various cutters, including safety cutters. If you have any concerns, such as wanting to prevent cutting accidents, our cutter experts will provide suggestions. We look forward to your visit.