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Group History
39 Group Companies
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ReferenceGroup history
Effective utilization of resources and environmental protection — these are the themes that we have been
consistently and invariably addressing since our foundation.

Stage 1
We commercialized the recycling of silver from photographic development processes at a time when publicconcern was not as focused on recycling and environmental issues as it is today. Additionally, we also newly
entered the environmental protection business.

1974
Fukuoka Office opened, thereafter followed by offices and plants
throughout the country.

1975
PLATA, small electrolytic silver recovery equipment, entered production.

1952
Asahi Chemical Laboratory founded.
Started recovery of silver from photographic fixing solutions.
The photography industry expanded significantly along with therapid economic growth, and the demand for silver expanded inindustries related to silver for photo-sensitive materials.

1964

1978
Head Office building completed in Higashi-Nada-Ku, Kobe.
Registration of environmental measurement certification office

1981
Started objective management and internal proposal system.
Announced practical realization of the digital camera.

Incorporated as a limited company.

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1968
Kobe Plant constructed in Higashi-Nada-Ku, Kobe.
Started supply of silver to then Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.

1969
We took the lead to introduce the industry’s first electrolytic
silver recycling device which we developed, making it possible
to recycle silver efficiently and with high purity.

1971
Enactment of the Waste Management and Public Cleansing Law.
Became mandatory to control the amount of waste discharged
and treat it properly.
Contracted to join then Fuji Photo Film’s photo treatment and environmental protection program.

Stage 2We responded to changes in the market through technical innovations while promoting the diversification of
our precious metal recycling business.

1982
Entered the precious metal recycling business from the dentalrelated business.
Determined the diversification of precious metal recycling business
foreseeing the reduction of the photo effluent treatment market.

1986
Started recycling precious metals from electronic components
and the jewelry industry.

1988
Started manufacturing and sales of chemicals for plating.

1973
Industrial waste disposal license obtained from Kobe City authorities.
First in Japan to receive a license to treat toxic effluent related
to photography. The number of employees was only around 20people.

1992
Obtained specially controlled industrial waste disposal license.

1993
Establishment of the Basic Environmental Law which forms thebackbone of Japan’s environmental policy.

Stage 3
Opened overseas bases for the first time in order tomeet the needs for precious metal scrap collection
which arose in local regions in the wake of the overseas business expansion of our clients in Japan, andbecame listed on the stock market.

2004
Acquired Nihon Chemitech Co., Ltd.

2005
Acquired Shioiri Kenzai Co., Ltd.
Daimon Co., Ltd. merged to Nihon Chemitech Co., Ltd.

1994

2006

Asahi G&S Sdn. Bhd. established in Malaysia.

Acquired Iyotec Co., Ltd.

1997
Five subsidiaries and affiliates merged and changed their nameto become Asahi Pretec Corporation.

1998
Headquarters moved to Sannomiya, Kobe.
Techno-Center opened.

Acquired Nishiki Kosan Co., Ltd.
Eco-Material Co., Ltd. merged to Nihon Chemitech Co., Ltd.
Established Asahi Pretec Korea Co., Ltd. in Korea.

2007
Established the Tokyo Headquarters in Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku,Tokyo.
Merged with Nishiki Kosan Co., Ltd.

1999

Acquired Taiyo Chemical Co., Ltd.

Stock made available to public on over-the-counter market.

Acquired part of the environmental business from Sanix Incorporated, established Kitakyushu Office.

Acquisition of ISO9001 certification with Techno Center

2000
Acquisition of ISO14001 certification with Techno Center
Listed on the 2nd Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Stage 4
Promoted an expansion of the items dealt with andenlarged our service provision area through M&A inorder to meet the increasingly diverse needs of ourcustomers concerning waste treatment.

2008
Established Japan Waste Corporation.
Acquired Fuji Rozai Co., Ltd.

Stage 5Carrying on with challenges in aspiring to be a leading company in the eco-business that contributes tosociety through its businesses.

2009
Asahi Holdings, Inc. newly listed.

2001

Conversion to a holding company.

Acquired Sansho Co., Ltd., Daimon Co., Ltd., and Eco-Material Co.,Ltd.

Business commencement of JW Glass Recycling

2002
Promoted to the 1st Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

2003
Shanghai Asahi Pretec Co., Ltd., established in China.

2010
Conclusion of a joint-venture contract with a local influential
enterprise in China.

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Referenceasahi holdinGs Group CoMpanies
Asahi Pretec Corporation●●Shanghai Asahi Pretec Co., Ltd.

(Head Offices: Kobe city, Hyogo prefecture / Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo)

Precious Metals Recycling

Precious Metals Recycling
Collecting, refining and recycling precious and rare metals used in a variety of areas such as electronics, flat panel displays, catalysts, dentistry, jewelry, information
device, photography and so forth.

●●Asahi Kanfort (Jiangmen) Environmental

Management Co., Ltd.

Environmental Protection

Precious Metals Recycling

Waste treatment and other environmental protection efforts.

Collection of precious metals from areas such as catalysts and recycling at thelocal plant scheduled upon joint venture with Kanfort Industrial (Jiangmen) Precious Metals Co., Ltd.

<Overseas Bases>●●Asahi G&S Sdn. Bhd. (Malaysia)●●Asahi Pretec Korea Co., Ltd.

Precious Metals Recycling

Precious Metals Recycling

Collection of precious metals from electronic parts and local jewelry manufacturers and recycling them at the local plant.

Collection and recycling of precious metals from a wide range of areas including
the electronics industry and dentistry, etc.

Japan Waste Corporation●●Sansyo Co., Ltd.

(Head Offices: Kobe city, Hyogo prefecture / Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo)
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Collection of precious metals from mainly Japanese IT manufacturers establishedin China and recycling them at the local plant.

Joining subsidiary companies under Japan Waste to broadly conduct extensive
waste treatment and other environmental protection business.

<Subsidiaries>(Head Office : Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture)

Environmental Protection
1. Efficient sorting and crushing of industrial wastes such as waste plastic produced by industries.
2. Cleansing of hazardous wastes attached to semi-conductor manufacturing devices and all kinds of research laboratory equipment.

●●Nihon Chemitec Co., Ltd.

(Head Office : Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture)

Environmental Protection
1. Neutralization and biotreatment of industrial wastes discharged frommanufacturers of semi-conductors, electronic components, etc. to make such
wastes harmless.
2. Biotreatment, dewatering and volume reduction of organic waste liquids andsludge from foods discharged from various food manufacturers and restaurants.
In addition, producing compost from organic waste.

●●Shioiri Kenzai Co., Ltd.

(Head Office : Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture)

Constructions
Engineering work on rivers, roads, bridges and tunnels; contracting of water andsewage works and building dismantling.

Environmental Protection
Recycling of specific construction waste materials like concrete blocks, metalscraps, construction waste wood, waste soil from digging, etc.

●●JW Glass Recycling Co., Ltd.

(Head Office : Koto Ward, Tokyo)

Environmental Protection
Recycling of sheet glass and glass bottles.

●●Iyotec Co., Ltd.

(Head Office : Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture)

Temp Service
Dispatching of human resources to mainly chemical and machinery plants.

●●Fuji Rozai Co., Ltd. (Head Office : Ota Ward, Tokyo)

Furnace Repair
Demolishing and periodic repairing of glass manufacturing furnaces, waste
incinerators, etc.

Environmental Protection
Collection, transportation, intermediate treatment and recycling of fire-proof
bricks, etc.

●●Taiyo Chemical Co., Ltd.

(Head Office : Kagoshima city, Kagoshima prefecture)

Environmental Protection
1. Incineration and neutralization of waste oil and liquids discharged from electronics components and photography industries.
2. Incineration of infectious medical wastes from hospitals.