We are pleased to announce that Sakai River Industrial Co., Ltd.'s "Rapid Filling Hydrogen Storage Alloy Tank" has been selected for the "Kansai Manufacturing Selection 2025" by the Kinki Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry, in support of achieving a carbon-neutral society (GX). **Note: "Kansai Manufacturing Selection"** This initiative aims to promote the creation of new industries and markets for small and medium-sized manufacturing companies in Kansai, supporting the dissemination of information and market development for newly developed products and technologies. All employees will take this selection as motivation to continue daily development and improvement, aiming for high efficiency and resource reduction, and to provide heat exchangers that satisfy and earn the trust of our customers.

Our company has been selected for the "300 Flourishing Small and Medium Enterprises and Small Businesses 2021" by the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency (a bureau of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry). ~ What the "300 Flourishing Small and Medium Enterprises and Small Businesses" is ~ This selection by the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency recognizes small and medium enterprises and small businesses that are active in various fields, such as improving productivity through the introduction of IT services and effective utilization of management resources, actively expanding overseas and capturing inbound demand, promoting work style reforms, and fostering human resources through smooth business succession. We are deeply grateful for the recognition of our past efforts and will continue to strive even harder in our business endeavors. This award is made possible by your support, and all of our employees sincerely thank you.

We are holding a panel exhibition introducing certified companies of the Sakai brand "Sakai Gishu," which possesses high-level technology, as follows. If you are nearby, please feel free to stop by. Date: February 1 (Monday) to February 26 (Friday), 2021 Location: Sakai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 1st Floor Lobby Sakai City Industrial Promotion Center, 1st Floor IPC Gallery ~What is Sakai Gishu?~ Sakai Gishu is a Sakai brand certified by the Sakai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, representing companies in Sakai City with excellent technology. It started in 2006 and currently has 92 certified companies. The aim is to be widely recognized worldwide, enhance the overall image of the Sakai region, promote economic development, and foster a sense of community pride among Sakai citizens.

Sakigawa Industrial Co., Ltd. was certified as a "Health Management Excellent Corporation 2020 (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Division)" by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry on March 2, 2020. The Health Management Excellent Corporation Certification System is a program that honors corporations, including large companies and small and medium-sized enterprises, that practice particularly excellent health management based on initiatives that address local health issues and the health promotion efforts promoted by the Japan Health Conference. Main initiatives related to health management at Sakigawa Industrial Co., Ltd. include: - Implementation of work-life balance through reduction of overtime work and promotion of paid leave acquisition - Hosting social gatherings and events aimed at promoting employee communication - Achieving a 100% health check-up participation rate and encouraging check-ups - Creating a workplace where each employee can continue to work vibrantly - Improving dietary habits - Increasing opportunities for exercise - Preventing infectious diseases among employees - Implementing measures against passive smoking Moving forward, we will continue to promote "Health Management" to enhance the mental and physical health of each employee.

On November 18, 2019 (Monday), we received the Special Award at the "1st Year of Reiwa 5th Shimano Monozukuri Award"! The "Shimano Monozukuri Award" is presented by the Shimano Foundation, which honors small and medium-sized enterprises engaged in manufacturing that have their headquarters or main business locations in Sakai City and have achieved outstanding results in manufacturing technology. This award was received for the development of a high-efficiency new type of fin, utilizing the Sakai City Monozukuri Challenge Subsidy and with the cooperation of industry-academia-government collaboration (Sakai City Chamber of Commerce, Sakai City Industrial Promotion Center, Osaka Prefecture University, Osaka Institute of Technology, and Sakai City companies). Sakaigawa Industrial Co., Ltd. will continue to develop and improve daily, aiming for high efficiency and resource reduction, and will provide "heat exchangers that work hard in unseen places" that our customers will appreciate.

On March 14, 2019 (Thursday), the certification ceremony for the Sakai brand "Sakai Gishu" was held, and Sakai River Industrial Co., Ltd. was certified as one of a total of 94 companies, including 8 new certified companies and 86 renewing certified companies. "Sakai Gishu" refers to a system aimed at enhancing the recognition, credibility, and competitiveness of excellent companies born from the traditions and history of Sakai City, with the goal of revitalizing the entire Sakai region. Companies within Sakai City that possess "tradition," "skill," and "advanced cutting-edge technology" are evaluated based on criteria such as competitiveness, management, market development, and consideration/contribution to society, the environment, and the community, and are certified through a review committee of experts. Sakai River Industrial Co., Ltd. will continue to strive for better "monozukuri" (manufacturing) that brings joy to our customers as a Sakai company.

We would like to express our heartfelt sympathy to all those affected by the recent earthquake and typhoon. We sincerely pray that there will be no further expansion of the damage. Due to the impact of Typhoon No. 21, our phone and fax services have been out of order since September 4, 2018. We would like to inform you that services will be restored and will be back to normal starting October 1 (Monday). We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the prolonged communication disruption. We sincerely pray for the safety of those in the disaster-stricken areas and for a swift recovery.

In October 2017, Sakai River Industrial Co., Ltd. was featured as "Sakai's Amazing Talent" in "Sakai IPC PRESS VLO.45" published by the Sakai City Industrial Promotion Center.

On February 7, 2017 (Tuesday), the award ceremony for the "Osaka Excellent Manufacturing Company Award 2016" was held, and our company received the Excellent Company Award. Encouraged by this award, we are committed to providing heat exchangers that live up to the name of "Osaka Excellent Manufacturing Companies," ensuring customer satisfaction and trust, and striving to revitalize manufacturing in Osaka.

Kikukawa Industrial Co., Ltd. received the "Osaka Manufacturing Excellence Award 2016" on September 30, 2016 (Friday). All employees will take this award as motivation to continue working as a representative company of Osaka manufacturing, focusing on further research and development of heat exchangers, and striving to provide products that satisfy and earn the trust of our customers.