Shima Trading Co., Ltd. will hold the "Scientific Seminar 2025" at the Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Station. We will introduce the development of functional lipid-based formulations for poorly soluble and poorly absorbable active pharmaceutical ingredients. Sessions will include "Gattefosse excipients for oral formulations" and "The usefulness of novel semi-porous Janus microparticles and functional lipid additives in the oral formulation of mid-sized pharmaceuticals." A Q&A session will also be provided. We sincerely look forward to your participation.

Shima Trading Co., Ltd. will hold the "Scientific Seminar 2025" at the Senri Life Science Center. We will introduce the development of functional lipid-based formulations for poorly soluble and poorly absorbable active pharmaceutical ingredients. Sessions will include topics such as "Additives for Gattefosse Oral Formulations" and "Rheology of Self-Emulsifying Formulations." There will also be time for questions and answers. We sincerely look forward to your participation.

Shima Trading Co., Ltd. will be exhibiting at "CITE JAPAN 2025" held at Pacifico Yokohama. This exhibition provides a meaningful platform for information exchange through displays and technical presentations related to useful and advanced materials, technologies, and services in the cosmetics industry, contributing to the development of the cosmetics industry. At our booth, we plan to hold mini-seminars on ingredients such as "Ellamera (oil-soluble thickener)" and "NATURSOLTM (multi-functional thickener)." We look forward to your visit.

On February 21, 2025 (Friday), at the RIKEN Suzuaki Umetaro Memorial Hall, I received the "Iwaki Award for Business" from the Tribology Technology Research Association. This award recognizes individuals, corporations, and organizations that have made significant achievements in the field of tribo-coating, and it was established in 2008. I received the business award for the achievement titled "Support for Tribo-coating Research through the Promotion of Tribology Testing Machines Useful for DLC Films and Others."

Shima Trading Co., Ltd. will be exhibiting at the "SURTECH2025 Surface Technology Elements Exhibition" held at Tokyo Big Sight. We plan to showcase the actual PCS Instruments MTM-EC traction testing machine, PCS Instruments MPR-GI posters, and various testing machine videos. We sincerely look forward to your visit.

Shima Trading Co., Ltd. will be exhibiting at the 14th Agricultural WEEK (commonly known as J-AGRI TOKYO) held at Makuhari Messe. This exhibition will feature agricultural materials, smart agriculture products, livestock materials, and products related to the sixth industrialization, attracting agricultural professionals from Japan and Asia. It is an exhibition where active business negotiations take place between exhibiting companies and visitors. We plan to showcase our initiatives in "agriculture" and "livestock" materials, including high-concentration mycorrhizal fungi products "Rootella" and "Fibregum Feed." We sincerely look forward to your visit to our booth.

We will be exhibiting at J-AGRI KYUSHU (formerly: Kyushu Agricultural WEEK). It is one of the largest agricultural and livestock exhibitions in western Japan, so please feel free to visit us. ■Location: Gran Messe Kumamoto ■Date: 2024/5/22 to 5/24 ■Opening Hours: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ■Booth Number: 3-66 ■Exhibited Products: 1. Agricultural Materials: High Concentration Mycorrhizal Fungi Material "Rootella" https://www.ipros.jp/product/detail/2000513951 2. Livestock Materials: A Feed "Fibregum feed" https://www.shima-tra.co.jp/products/detail/334 3. Livestock Materials: Beer Yeast Derivative "Leiber" We look forward to seeing you at our booth!

We will be exhibiting at "BATTERY JAPAN [Spring] - 16th International Secondary Battery Expo" to be held from February 28 (Thursday) to March 1 (Friday), 2024. Everyone is welcome to attend (free of charge), so we look forward to seeing you there. 【Exhibited Products】 Copper foil, aluminum foil, carbon-coated foil, lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode materials, carbon nanotubes (CNT), combustion suppression spacers, powder friction testing equipment, powder strength testing equipment, filters, film heaters, soft hands.

We will be exhibiting at the online forum "Agricultural Technology Innovation and Collaboration Forum 2024," which will be held from February 1 (Thursday) to March 22 (Friday), 2024. This forum is organized by the Japan Agricultural Corporations Association, the Japan Business Federation, and others, and will feature online presentations, breakout sessions, and technology exhibitions focusing on advanced technologies and services in agriculture. The technology exhibition will primarily introduce topics such as smart agriculture, production and basic technologies, materials and equipment, and management. Our company will showcase agricultural materials and livestock materials. Participation is open to everyone (free of charge), so we look forward to your visit. 【Exhibition Content】 ■ High-concentration mycorrhizal fungi (agricultural materials): Efficiently supplies nutrients and water, such as phosphorus, to crop roots. ■ Fibregum Feed (livestock materials) ・A feed that provides water-soluble dietary fiber (prebiotics) to regulate intestinal bacteria. ■ Beer yeast extract (livestock materials) ・Extracted from beer yeast produced in Germany. ・A lineup of various formulations including high β-glucan and mannan oligosaccharides.

Agriculture WEEK - AGRI WEEK TOKYO - | Japan's largest comprehensive exhibition for agriculture and livestock  Date: October 11 (Wednesday) to 13 (Friday) 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM  Venue: Makuhari Messe  Booth Number: 12-43  Exhibited Products: 1. High-concentration mycorrhizal fungi (agricultural materials): Efficiently supplies nutrients and water, such as phosphorus, to crop roots. https://www.ipros.jp/product/detail/2000513951?hub=150+437913 2. Fibregum feed (livestock materials): Water-soluble dietary fiber (prebiotics) that regulates intestinal bacteria. https://www.shima-tra.co.jp/products/detail/334 Please be sure to stop by our booth.

We will be exhibiting at Kyushu Agricultural WEEK.  Date: May 24 (Wednesday) to May 26 (Friday) 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM  Venue: Gran Messe Kumamoto  Booth Number: 1-70  Exhibited Products: 1. High-concentration mycorrhizal fungi (agricultural materials): Efficiently supplies nutrients and water, such as phosphorus, to crop roots. 2. Fibregum feed (livestock materials): Water-soluble dietary fiber (prebiotics) that regulates intestinal bacteria. 3. American black soldier fly larvae powder (livestock materials): As an alternative protein source. Please be sure to stop by our booth. https://www.agriexpo-week.jp/kyushu/ja-jp/search/2023/directory/directory-details.org-0df9dd5f-dc0d-4652-848b-02c4becca3ed.html#/

Since October 7, 2022, our agricultural microbial product, the high-concentration mycorrhizal fungus "Rootella," has been featured on the agricultural and gardening specialized web media "AGRI PICK." It is introduced in two articles: "What are mycorrhizal fungi? The role of mycorrhizal fungi and their effects on crops" "Introduction of mycorrhizal material 'Rootella,' usage methods, and case studies." Please take a look. If you would like to know more about our products, please feel free to visit the product page or contact us. We appreciate your continued support of our products.

We will be showcasing the agricultural microbial preparation, mycorrhizal fungus "Rootella," aimed at safe and sustainable cultivation such as organic farming and environmentally friendly agriculture. Mycorrhizal fungi help absorb phosphorus and moisture in the soil and support their supply to crops. Period: October 12 (Wednesday) to 14 (Friday), 2022 Venue: Makuhari Messe Link: https://www.agriexpo-week.jp/tokyo/ja-jp.html We sincerely look forward to your visit.

〓 Announcement of Newspaper Publication 〓 An article from our Cosmetics Sales Department was featured in the July 28, 2022 issue of the Nikkei Industrial Newspaper's "Special Feature on Cosmetic and Hair Care Ingredients Expanding Markets with Technological Strength." Please take a look.

The Japan Soil Association conducts various activities aimed at enhancing land productivity, promoting soil health, and advancing environmentally friendly agriculture. This issue features "mycorrhizal fungi" as a focus on the utilization of soil microorganisms in crop production. The roles of mycorrhizal fungi and agricultural examples are introduced through collaboration between industry, academia, and government. Our company presents the characteristics of the mycorrhizal fungi product "Rootella," including its high concentration and use in organic farming, along with domestic and international examples. For those who wish to learn more about the relevant products, please feel free to visit the product page or contact us. For detailed information about the publication, please check the table of contents on the website of the Japan Soil Association, a public interest incorporated foundation. We appreciate your continued support of our products.

■Island Trade Lab researchers are dedicated to developing specialized formulations! We offer high-quality formulations created by specialists in skincare, haircare, and cleansing. "I want a 100% plant-based formulation!" "I want to focus more on the texture!" "I absolutely want this ingredient included!" We develop formulations tailored to our customers' requests.

Under the newly established management policy slogan 【Find x Design→Create】, we aim to transform from a traditional trading company business to a business focused on solving social issues. If you are facing challenges related to manufacturing sites, user environments, or the impact on the environment after use, why not consider working with us to find solutions? With our curious sales team and the organizational strength built over 115 years of history, we provide services aimed at solving challenges. **Please feel free to contact us!** **TEL: 03-3542-3123** https://www.shima-tra.co.jp/ https://premium.ipros.jp/shima/

With excellent skin affinity and quick spreading characteristics, it is ideal for skincare and sun care applications. We introduce an emollient ester with a texture similar to silicone, particularly low-viscosity dimethicone! 　　＊＊Please feel free to contact us!＊＊ 　　＊＊TEL: 03-3546-3115 / 06-6208-0212＊＊ https://premium.ipros.jp/shima/product/detail/2000527354/

【Application for Organic JAS Material Certification in Progress】 Effective for crops such as strawberries and tomatoes! 10 to 100 times more concentrated and powerful than competing products, promising high cost-effectiveness. - Proven Track Record Sold in the United States, Europe, Brazil, and India. Examples of successful crops: corn, soybeans, tomatoes, strawberries, etc. ＊＊Please feel free to contact us!＊＊ ＊＊TEL: 03-3546-3137＊＊ https://premium.ipros.jp/shima/product/detail/2000513951/

Next-generation DHA oil derived from microalgae, manufactured by France Polaris, with low odor and high safety. Suitable for children and pregnant women as a supplement, health food, or general food! Expected benefits include brain function support, improved blood flow, visceral fat care, and eye care. *We provide proposals for dressing and capsule concepts, as well as a final product case collection.* **Feel free to contact us!** **TEL: 03-3546-3163** https://premium.ipros.jp/shima/product/detail/2000465991/

■□■ Feed (A Feed) "Fiber Gum Feed" ■□■ 〇 Product Features - Natural water-soluble dietary fiber obtained from acacia sap - Stomach-friendly "sustainable prebiotic" function Its sustained superiority in the intestines has been confirmed compared to other prebiotic materials. - Material listed on the GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) list established by the U.S. FDA 〇 Expected Functions - Increased palatability - Prevention of intestinal troubles! - Increase in beneficial bacteria! - Maintenance of villi! (Nutrient absorption)

■□■ Natural Polysaccharide Moisturizing Ingredient 'PoLevanS' ■□■ 30% Levans content induces collagen regeneration [From Israel!] Sugarcane-derived enzymatic levans *Evaluation data confirming the effects on skin resident bacteria and the promotion of skin proliferation speed can be provided based on human skin. *Free samples can be checked from [Related Products].

We have many customers using our testing equipment in specialized fields. We have set up a showroom where customers can conduct demonstration visits and sample tests, and we are building a comprehensive aftercare system, including the provision of equipment and the training of service personnel.

Please see from the "Related Information."

This is pure sericin extracted using a highly safe extraction method that does not compromise biochemical properties, made only from ion water created from natural water without using any pharmaceuticals. ◎ It takes a lot of time and is inefficient, but with safety first and natural quality as our motto, we provide reliable products through honest manufacturing methods. *Please check the related products for free samples.

From October 9 to 11, 2019, we exhibited at the first International Livestock Materials EXPO held at Makuhari Messe. We sincerely thank everyone who visited our booth! We showcased fiber gum feed, alpha mite, garlic powder, and calf care powder as feed ingredients for livestock, as well as potassium magnesium sulfate as fertilizer. Fiber gum feed is a "100% natural water-soluble plant fiber" derived from the sap of Acacia trees and is GMO-free. In addition to its expected effects on improving diarrhea in livestock, its potential for improving leaky gut has also been confirmed. We displayed the test results this time, which garnered great interest from agricultural companies and those collaborating with universities. The other three products were exhibited for the first time, making it a great opportunity to introduce them to all attendees. If you would like to know more about our products and ingredients, please feel free to visit our product page or contact us. We look forward to your continued support of our products.

Please check the related information.

Shima Trading Co., Ltd. will jointly exhibit with UK-based PCS Instruments at the International Tribology Conference Sendai 2019 (ITC Sendai 2019) held at the Sendai International Center. We will showcase the MTM traction testing machine from PCS Instruments. http://www2.convention.co.jp/itc2019/ We sincerely look forward to your visit.