The safety awareness VR of Shintec Hozumi Co., Ltd. was published on October 3, 2023, in the Metaverse Research Institute. The safety awareness VR allows users to easily experience disasters in factories and construction sites without using physical equipment that was previously necessary for safety education. In the "Metaverse Research Institute," which is one of the largest corporate-oriented metaverse media in Japan, the article introduces the benefits of utilizing VR, services from various companies, and examples of VR utilization efforts by industry. ◆ About the publication Publication: Metaverse Research Institute Publication date: October 3, 2023 Title: Summary of Recommended VR Services and Development Companies | Case Studies Also Introduced URL: https://metaversesouken.com/vr/service-company/

Shintec Hozumi Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Miyoshi City, Aichi Prefecture) has been registered as a "Miyoshi City SDGs Promotion Partner" as of June 1, 2023. Our company is engaged in activities aimed at achieving the SDGs, including organizing blood donation drives within the company, holding robot classes for children, conducting workplace experiences and company tours, reducing food waste in the employee cafeteria, and promoting a circular economy in production. We will continue to collaborate with the local community and strive to realize sustainable urban development.

The initiatives of Shintec Hozumi Co., Ltd. regarding carbon neutrality have been featured on the website of Chubu Telecommunications Co., Ltd. in the "Case Studies" section. ◆Content The CTC data center, which operates on 100% renewable energy, contributes to CO2 reduction across the entire supply chain of its customers. ◆Chubu Telecommunications Co., Ltd.: Case Studies https://www.ctc.jp/event_and_case/case/20230426.html Please take a look.

We have published a news release titled "New Year's Greetings" on our official website. Please take a look at it through the related link. We look forward to your continued support this year as well.

Shintec Hozumi Co., Ltd. will provide support for replacement parts and repairs for the old SILPS series for 10 years after the product has been discontinued. Support requests can be made through our online store or the contact information below. <Inquiries regarding this matter> Department: After-Sales Service Division E-Mail: service-now@shcl.co.jp Toll-Free Call: 0120-499-208

Shintec Hozumi Co., Ltd. (Location: Miyoshi City, Aichi Prefecture, President: Toshihiko Kudo) celebrated its 30th anniversary this year with a commemorative ceremony held at its headquarters. We, Shintec Hozumi Co., Ltd., reached our 30th anniversary in September 2022. This achievement is entirely thanks to the support of our customers, suppliers, related companies, as well as our employees and their families, and we would like to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude. Until now, our company has swiftly captured the needs of the times, transformed our business, and worked on solving social issues. Moving forward, we will accurately grasp the changes in society and the times, continue to challenge and transform without being bound by past common sense and values, and strive to fulfill our social responsibilities as a solution company. We will continue to work hard with a renewed spirit so that we can be a company loved by everyone and needed by society for many years to come. We kindly ask for your continued support and patronage.

Shintec Hozumi Co., Ltd. has renewed its certification for the "Environmental Management System (ISO 14001:2015)" at its headquarters (Miyoshi City, Aichi Prefecture). We view the renewal of the ISO 14001 certification not as a goal, but as a starting point to advance our environmentally conscious initiatives. We will continue to make ongoing improvements and strive to contribute to environmental conservation activities in society.

Shintec Hozumi Co., Ltd. will end the sales of TANGO2020 (SS series) by October 2022 due to various circumstances such as difficulties in procuring parts and securing quantities. Additionally, depending on the procurement of parts and inventory status, there is a possibility that sales may end before October 2022 once the production capacity reaches its limit. We sincerely thank you for your continued support. As a successor model, we are preparing NEXT (NNS series). For details, please contact our sales representative. ◆ Discontinued product: TANGO2020 (SS series) ◆ Regarding supply and repair support We will continue to support the SS series you are using. The end of support will be announced separately. <Contact for inquiries regarding this matter> TEL: 0561-35-5765 E-mail: sh-solution@shcl.co.jp *Please refer to the attached document for more details.

We have decided to revise the prices of our transport robots, accessories, and consumables starting from the production in August 2022. Due to the recent surge in raw material prices, increased transportation costs, longer lead times for parts, and difficulties in obtaining semiconductors, costs have risen significantly across the board. While we have been striving to reduce costs through productivity improvements and rationalization, it has become difficult to maintain stable supply at the current prices. Therefore, it is with great reluctance that we have decided to review the prices of products related to transport robots. We sincerely apologize for this and would like to assure you that we will continue to promote cost reductions through the construction of control systems and the efficiency of installation work. We will continue to strive to deliver higher value-added products to serve our customers better, and we kindly ask for your understanding in this matter. ◆ Price Revision Range   Approximately 3% to 10% increase ◆ Price Revision Date   From the production in August 2022 <For inquiries regarding this matter>  TEL: 0561-35-5765  E-mail: sh-solution@shcl.co.jp

Shintec Hozumi Co., Ltd. has started operating its official Instagram account "Shintec Hozumi [Official]" from Tuesday, July 19, 2022. On this account, Shintec Hozumi, which has the vision of "moving the future with robotics," will share information about the future and solutions it envisions, as well as various initiatives. It is an account that allows you to feel closer to robots in everyday life. We sincerely look forward to your visit and follow.

From June 20 (Monday) to June 24 (Friday), we held a private exhibition at our headquarters in Miyoshi City, Aichi Prefecture. We showcased specific ways to utilize our robots in various settings such as factories, logistics warehouses, hotels, and maintenance. We hope that all attendees enjoyed the experience of feeling that they could start using robots from today. We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who visited and to all the stakeholders who supported the event. ▼YouTube: Digest Movie https://youtu.be/vLuhM-NGbXY You can view the day's events in this video and on our various social media platforms. ◆ Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrYf9b5DMkJcpsz1sG3W42w ◆ Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shintechozumi/ ◆ Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/shcl_official We look forward to your continued support of Shintec Hozumi.

Shintec Hozumi Co., Ltd. has published its "Sustainability Report" for the fiscal year 2021 on its website, aiming to achieve SDGs and Carbon Neutrality through its business while balancing "contribution to local communities" and "solving global issues" with corporate growth. You can view Shintec Hozumi's sustainability-based initiatives and business activities. We will continue to strive to be a company trusted by all stakeholders, actively engaging in our business and contributing to the realization of a sustainable society. You can view it through the related links below. Please take a look.

In June 2022, Shintec Hozumi will implement the following initiatives for Environmental Month: 1. Enhancing and sharing environmental awareness through e-learning 2. Conducting a message board activity 3. Displaying environmental posters within the company Moving forward, all of us at Shintec Hozumi will sincerely work towards achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2050 and the SDGs.

Shintec Hozumi Co., Ltd. attended the 6360th National QC Circle Conference (Small Group Improvement Activities) held in Sapporo on May 12 (Thursday) and May 13 (Friday). We are grateful to have received such a prestigious award. We will continue to strive for excellence as Shintec Hozumi. ■ Theme: Fighting Against COVID-19! – Reduce Routine Work Hours by Half ■ Circle Name: Mamenoki Circle ■ Content: Internal delivery operations using our service robot AISLE Tower type and business improvements within the company utilizing RPA. ▼ About the QC Circle Ishikawa Award https://www.juse.or.jp/qc_circle/case/#anc02

Shintec Hozumi Co., Ltd. conducted a demonstration experiment of the "AISLE Tower Type UV Irradiation Package" in collaboration with the Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel (Nakamura Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture) for 16 days from July 21, 2021, to August 5, 2021. The table setting in the restaurant and café after closing was carried out in collaboration between humans and robots. The AISLE Tower Type performed disinfection using UV irradiation, verifying the operation of the robot and creating an environment that enhances the safety and security of customers using the restaurant and café. AISLE Tower Type: In addition to its main function of transporting items, it is a multi-use robot that achieves disinfection through UV irradiation and remote operation, all in one unit.

Shintec Hozumi Co., Ltd. will hold a private exhibition for three days from June 23, 2021, at our showroom and online. In this exhibition, we will introduce a glimpse into the near future we aim for, featuring demonstrations of transport robots and service bots, as well as examples of DX promotion. We look forward to your visit during this opportunity. 【Examples of Content】 ■ SH Smart Factory 2021 with new products and concept models of transport robots ■ Use cases of Smart mobile robots collaborating with humans ■ Examples of DX promotion, etc. 【How to Make a Reservation】 ■ Please fill out the attached application form and send it to the following: ・Email: event2021@shcl.cp.jp ・Fax number: 0561-35-5678 【Regarding Applications】 ■ Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we will implement a fully reservation-based system in addition to regular infection control measures. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause during your visit and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

In pursuit of carbon neutrality by 2050, we are implementing solar power generation systems and purchasing free electricity. We will continue to work towards reducing CO2 emissions by 50% and achieving 100% renewable energy, delivering a high-efficiency and lean business that takes the global environment into consideration.

Shintec Hozumi Co., Ltd. has changed the name of its subsidiary in China as of March. ■ New Company Name Shenji Intelligent Robot (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. ▢ Old Company Name Tianjin Shenji Jig Equipment Co., Ltd. ◆ Reason for Change To strengthen our commitment to solutions that integrate conveying robots and equipment technology. ◆ Change Date March 2022 * There are no changes to the location, phone number, etc. We appreciate your continued support for Shintec Hozumi and Shenji Intelligent Robot (Tianjin) Co., Ltd.

Shintec Hozumi Co., Ltd. has installed the "UV Irradiation Package Next-Generation Concept Model" as a participating product in the "Yamanashi Prefecture Green Zone International Evaluation Standard Development Demonstration Project," which will be held at Tokiwa Hotel (Address: 2-5-21 Yumura, Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture; Representative Director: Kenji Sasamoto) starting September 17, 2021. This demonstration project, organized by Yamanashi Prefecture (Governor: Kotaro Nagasaki), aims to create a business environment that is resilient to infectious diseases under the theme of "Providing Safety and Trust Across Yamanashi." It seeks to institutionalize the "Yamanashi Green Zone Certification," a certification system designed to enhance user confidence and trust, and to further advance the development of international evaluation standards. This initiative is a significant effort to transition from traditional infection prevention measures to "internationally applicable infection prevention measures." The demonstration project is supervised and operated by the Japan Accommodation Related Association (JARC), which has been commissioned by Yamanashi Prefecture. ◆ Introduction of Our Product The "UV Irradiation Package Next-Generation Concept Model" supports the creation of safe and secure spaces. By conducting irradiation while in motion, it efficiently disinfects. It uses ultraviolet light (UV-C waves) that does not affect the human body, which has a low biological permeability.