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.

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.

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).

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.

We will participate in the JAPAN DIY HOMECENTER SHOW 2025 again this year. We will showcase our entire product lineup, including new products released this year. This is a rare opportunity to touch and experience the actual products. Please refer to the attached PDF for details. We look forward to seeing you all there.

We would like to inform you of our summer vacation days. If you have an urgent matter, we apologize for the inconvenience, but we will contact you after the following week. Thank you for your understanding in advance. ■ Summer vacation period: August 9, 2025 (Saturday) to August 17, 2025 (Sunday) * We will respond after August 18 (Monday).

The "NXL-500" and "EXL-500" have been renewed, evolving to be easier to grip and more user-friendly. They will be released on July 4, 2025 (Friday). This product pursues simplicity. There are two types: screw lock and auto lock. It is sure to become a staple in work tools.