Takaya Corporation's flying probe tester has received the "Technology Award" from the Japan Institute of Electronics Packaging (hereinafter referred to as "JIEP"). This award is one of the honors given by JIEP to recognize achievements and contributions related to the development and education of packaging technology, primarily awarded for technologies that have made significant contributions to the advancement of electronics packaging technology. Awardees: Kouki Yanagida, Masahiro Yamamoto Awarded Technology: Development of a high-speed flying probe inspection machine for printed circuit board assembly We are deeply honored that our flying probe tester has received the prestigious "Technology Award." We sincerely appreciate the efforts and passion of all those involved in the development of this technology, as well as the ongoing support from our customers and partners. Takaya Corporation will continue to pursue "technologies that bring innovation to the manufacturing field" and contribute to the further development of the electronics packaging sector.

We exhibited at the "1st Kansai Nepcon Japan" held recently. Thank you very much for the many visitors who came. We were interviewed by "Circuit Board Window" about the event, so please check out the YouTube video from the link below.

Takaya Corporation has been highly recognized for its technical uniqueness and future potential in the development of a flying-type in-circuit tester equipped with new technology, receiving the Encouragement Award at the 21st JPCA Award organized by the Japan Electronics Circuit Industry Association. The JPCA Award is a system that honors outstanding products and technologies that contribute to the development of electronic circuit technology and related industries, and it is conducted for exhibitors at the exhibition "JPCA Show 2025 (Total Solutions for Electronic Devices Exhibition 2025)" organized by the association. In this award, a rigorous evaluation is conducted by a selection committee composed of experts from academia, the electronic circuit industry, and specialized magazine editors, based on criteria such as 'originality (uniqueness and originality)', 'potential for development and future prospects in the industry', 'reliability', and 'relevance to current trends'. Since its establishment in 2005, the JPCA Award has been continuously held with the aim of promoting technological innovation and industrial advancement in the field of electronic circuits, and in 2025, five outstanding technologies and products were selected for the 21st JPCA Award. Our company has received this award for the second consecutive year, following last year.

We are pleased to announce that Takaya Corporation will be exhibiting a research display booth at the "OPU Forum 2025" organized by Okayama Prefectural University. This forum is an all-university event held with the aim of deepening collaboration with the local community and businesses, based on the fundamental principle of Okayama Prefectural University, which emphasizes "creating practical knowledge that values the relationships between humans, society, and nature, and contributing to the region." On the day of the event, we will introduce our initiatives related to research and technology. For more details, please visit the official OPU Forum 2025 website: https://www.oka-pu.ac.jp/research/page-996/page-71607/. We sincerely look forward to your visit.

Thank you very much for your continued support of Takaya products. We will be upgrading the firmware version of our UHF band RFID reader/writer "UTR-SHR201." For more details, please refer to the PDF document below (related materials).

Thank you very much for your continued support. We would like to inform you that our company is scheduled to conduct a mid-year inventory. Therefore, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, but we will be suspending product shipping operations during the following period. We appreciate your understanding in advance. ■ Shipping Suspension Period From Wednesday, May 28, 2025, to Sunday, June 1, 2025 ◆ Contact for this release Takaya Corporation, Business Development Division, RF Business Department, First Sales Department TEL: 03-5449-7045 E-Mail: rfid@takaya.co.jp

We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your continued support. Takaya Corporation will be exhibiting at the 1st [Kansai] Nepcon Japan - Electronics Development and Implementation Exhibition - to be held from May 14 (Wednesday) to 16 (Friday), 2025, at Intex Osaka. On that day, we will showcase the new model of our flying probe tester, the APT-2600FD-A. The APT-2600FD-A is a groundbreaking inspection device boasting industry-leading probing accuracy, designed for inspecting high-density mounted circuit boards. To enhance inspection efficiency, we have newly equipped it with an automatic probe cleaner. Additionally, our group company, Estakaya Electronics Industry Co., Ltd., will present the camera module imaging tester DX3241. Based on years of experience in the development and manufacturing of equipment for camera modules, we have created an optimal structure for imaging tests in clean rooms. This semi-automatic type is specialized for development and small-scale production, with all inspection and judgment processes automated, requiring only manual setting and removal of products into the socket. Various settings can be customized by the customer. We sincerely hope you will visit our booth.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your continued support. Takaya Corporation will be exhibiting at the 1st Kansai Nepcon Japan - Electronics Development and Implementation Exhibition - to be held from May 14 (Wednesday) to 16 (Friday), 2025, at Intex Osaka. On that day, we will showcase the new model of our flying probe tester, the APT-2600FD-A. The APT-2600FD-A is a groundbreaking inspection device that boasts industry-leading probing accuracy, suitable for inspecting high-density mounted circuit boards. To enhance inspection efficiency, we have newly equipped it with an automatic probe cleaner. Additionally, our group company, Estakaya Electronics Industry Co., Ltd., will display the camera module imaging tester DX3241. Based on years of experience in the development and manufacturing of equipment for camera modules, we have created an optimal structure for imaging tests in clean rooms. This semi-automatic type, specialized for development and small-scale production, performs all inspections and judgments automatically, with only the setting and removal of products into the socket done manually. Various settings can be customized by the customer. We sincerely hope you will visit our booth. Thank you very much.

Takaya Corporation will begin offering "RFID encoding software" compatible with HF band (13.56MHz) RFID free of charge. In recent years, RFID technology has rapidly spread across various fields, including logistics management and inventory management. Many companies are considering transitioning to RFID in response to the demand for efficiency and accuracy improvements that traditional barcode systems cannot meet. However, the introduction of RFID requires specialized label printers and software, making initial costs and operational complexity barriers to adoption. To address these challenges and promote the adoption of RFID among more companies, Takaya will start offering "RFID encoding software" for free. This software allows for easy import of barcode data and CSV files, enabling intuitive operations for writing data (encoding) to RF tags. As a result, it significantly lowers the barriers to RFID adoption for companies looking to try RFID for the first time or those wanting to quickly advance their Proof of Concept (PoC). The encoding software can be downloaded from the link below. Please also refer to the separate press release.

Visavi Co., Ltd., based in Okayama City and engaged in advertising and publishing, conducted a survey targeting graduate students, university students, junior college students, and vocational school students expected to graduate in spring 2026, regarding companies in Okayama Prefecture that they would like to work for, and has announced the results. We are very pleased that Takaya Co., Ltd. has been selected as an impressive 25th place in this ranking. We are grateful that the charm and efforts of Takaya Co., Ltd. have been recognized in this ranking chosen by 310 new graduates. Moving forward, Takaya Co., Ltd. will continue to contribute to the local community and aim to be a company loved by everyone. We appreciate your continued support.

We have been featured on the job support website "Start! Web," which introduces attractive local companies active in Okayama for high school students. Please take a look.

The factory tour was a very stimulating experience, filled with continuous surprises from the machines they saw for the first time.

Today, Takaya Corporation conducted a group blood donation. We hope that our efforts will help even a little those in need of blood. As a step to save lives, we will continue to actively engage in social contribution activities. We sincerely appreciate everyone's cooperation.

Thanks to your support, the Takaya Group has reached its 130th anniversary. We are deeply grateful for your continued support and kindness over the years. We look forward to your continued patronage. As part of our anniversary celebration, we have produced a commemorative magazine and a history video, so please take a look if you would like.

We have published an interview article as a "success story of graduates." Thank you. Currently, 12 graduates from the China Polytechnic College are active at Takaya.

I was able to interact with fresh job-hunting students, and it really energized me as well. If you don't mind, please do come to the selection process.

For more details, please see the recruitment page at the link below. We look forward to your applications.

We are pleased to announce our participation in an overseas exhibition. Itochu Corporation and Shanghai Eternal Machinery will exhibit the Takaya Corporation's flying probe testers at productronica China 2025, which will be held in Shanghai, China. Event Overview Date: March 26 (Wednesday) to March 28 (Friday), 2025 Hours: - March 26-27: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM - March 28: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Exhibited Models: APT-2600FD-A (Dual Vertical Probe / Double-Sided Tester) APT-1600FD-SL-A (Dual Vertical Probe / Double-Sided Tester) We sincerely look forward to your visit. We are excited to meet you at the exhibition.

We are pleased to announce our participation in an overseas exhibition. Itochu Corporation and TEXMAC will be exhibiting at the IPC APEX EXPO 2025 held in Anaheim, USA, showcasing the Flying Probe Tester manufactured by Takaya Corporation. Event Overview Date: March 18 (Tuesday) to March 20 (Thursday), 2025 Time: - March 18: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM - March 19: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM - March 20: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Exhibited Models: APT-2600FD-A (Dual Vertical Probe / Double-Sided Tester) APT-1400F-SL (Dual Vertical Probe / Single-Sided Tester) We sincerely look forward to your visit. We are excited to meet you at the exhibition.

Someone who values teamwork Someone who enjoys taking on new challenges Please come to Takaya's company information session! Reservations can be made through the 【MyNavi 2026】 page.

We will give original goods as a gift to those who visit our booth. We look forward to your attendance.

The 41st Retail Tech Japan 2025, a comprehensive exhibition of distribution information systems, showcases the latest "Distribution DX" technologies that address challenges faced by the retail industry—such as labor shortages, changes in consumer behavior, and responses to logistics law revisions. At Takaya's booth, we will display a cutting-edge anti-shoplifting solution utilizing self-sounding tags. You can experience firsthand how it contributes to labor reduction in stores through enhanced security and boosts sales. 【Introduction of Exhibits (Partial)】 Latest anti-shoplifting system "Wi-dimo" Automatically alerts when a tag exits the security area and stops immediately when it returns. It can be easily implemented in stores that cannot install security gates, achieving effective security measures. Security can be maintained without hindering the experience of the exhibited products. There are cases where sales have increased by 40% in stores that have implemented it. World's first! Self-sounding tag with looseness detection function "HAWK-GRIP FIVE" and "HAWK-GRIP FIVE COM" Detects unauthorized tag removal with unique patented technology not found in other companies. It has been highly evaluated for its strong security effectiveness, with 360,000 units introduced over three years. We will also showcase many other products. Please visit the Takaya booth and experience the next generation of security.

Takaya Corporation will exhibit a corporate booth at the 39th Electronics Packaging Society Spring Conference, which will be held from March 11 (Tuesday) to March 13 (Thursday), 2025, at the Bunkyo Campus of Takushoku University. This conference is held annually under the management of the Japan Electronics Packaging Society, providing a platform for the presentation and exchange of the latest research and development results related to electronics packaging technology. Starting in 2023, a hybrid format combining in-person participation and online attendance has been implemented, attracting around 700 participants, primarily from academia and industry related to electronics packaging technology. When you visit, please be sure to stop by Takaya's booth. (Registration and payment of participation fees are required for attendance.)

We look forward to your participation. We would like to inform you about the events scheduled for March aimed at graduates of the class of 2026. We will discuss not only the job descriptions but also work-life balance! ■ Fukuyama City University In-Person Joint Company Information Session Date: March 1, 2025 (Saturday) 09:30 - 12:30 Location: Fukuyama City University, 1st Floor Cafeteria ■ Mynavi Job Hunting EXPO Date: March 1, 2025 (Saturday) 11:00 - 17:00 Location: Convex Okayama ■ Okayama Prefecture Joint Company Information Session (In-Person) Date: March 3, 2025 (Monday) 13:00 - 17:00 Location: Zip Arena Okayama ■ Okayama Prefecture Joint Company Information Session (WEB) Date: March 4, 2025 (Tuesday) 13:45 - 15:20 Please be sure to visit Takaya's booth. We are looking forward to seeing you.

Please take a look at the link below. Here is an overview. --- Takaya Corporation, founded in 1894 and located in Okayama Prefecture, is a long-established company that develops various electronics businesses both domestically and internationally. In recent years, they have faced the challenge of reducing the time required for model switching and material searching due to the manufacturing of small quantities of diverse products. Since 2021, they have implemented the "FUJI Smart Factory/FSF," which integrates systems and automation technology. As a result, the production variety switching and component supply on the circuit board assembly line have been automated, achieving significant labor savings. Additionally, it has become possible to entrust the line to new operators in a short period, greatly reducing the time needed for knowledge transfer.

Thank you for participating despite it being spring break!

To better convey the appeal of our company to high school students, we have renewed our recruitment video aimed at them! We are delivering interviews with senior employees and a more realistic look at the actual workplace. It has received positive feedback, with many saying, "It's easy to imagine what working here would be like!" Questions like "What kind of work will I be doing?" and "What is the workplace atmosphere like?" are answered in the video! Please check out the new recruitment video from the link below.

Participants were able to directly experience the daily operations and atmosphere of the workplace through factory tours, and during the discussion with employees, they heard specific stories about job satisfaction and career paths. Feedback from participants included comments such as, "I was able to see the actual work, which made my image of working here more concrete," and "After hearing from the employees, I felt that the company atmosphere is very good." Thank you very much to everyone who participated! We will continue to strive to provide meaningful experiences for all of you.

Thank you very much for your continued support of Takaya products. We will be upgrading the firmware version of our UHF band RFID reader/writer "UTR-SHR201." For more details, please refer to the PDF document below.

Thank you very much for your continued support of Takaya products. We will be upgrading the firmware version of the interface board "TR3-IF-UN01" built into our HF/UHF band RFID reader/writer. For more details, please refer to the attached PDF file.