September 5, 2024
NOK Corporation

NOK Corporation (Headquarters: Shibadaimon, Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director,Group Chief Executive Officer: Masao Tsuru; hereinafter referred to as "NOK") will continue to serveas an S-Class sponsor for the Formula SAE Japan 2024 – Monozukuri Design Competition, held fromMonday, September 9 to Saturday, September 14 at Aichi Sky Expo (Aichi International Exhibition
Center, Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture). This year marks the 17th time NOK has supported theparticipating teams, with sponsorship beginning in 2008. Additionally, during the dynamic events(vehicle runs) held from Thursday, September 12 to Saturday, September 14, NOK will have acorporate PR booth showcasing the company's next-generation automotive technologies.

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The 2024 competition will be held in Aichi Prefecture for the first time, with 78 teams participatingfrom both Japan and abroad. The NOK Group is providing around 270 products, including oil seals
and O-rings, to support ten university Formula teams participating in the event.
At the company’s PR booth, in addition to showcasing existing products such as oil seals, NOK
will also display new technologies featured at the Automotive Engineering Exposition held this past
May. These include a self-lubricating rubber, jointly developed with ENEOS for the first time , andproducts/technologies related to thermal management for electric vehicles. Booth visitors will beable to interact with engineers and NOK employees, including those with experience in the Formula
SAE Japan competition, who will explain the latest automotive technologies to students and otherattendees.
The NOK Group, with its focus on product development grounded in foundational research andstable production of high-quality products, upholds the principle of “Essential Core Manufacturing— the manufacture of pivotal products that shape society.” Moving forward, we remain committed
to supporting young engineers passionate about the automotive industry and manufacturing.

Inquiries related to this press release
Corporate Communications, Corporate Affairs Group, CEO Office, NOK Corporation
TEL: +81 3-5405-6372

Email: mb_nok_corporate_affairs@jp.nogrp.com■ About Formula SAE Japan 2024
Formula SAE Japan was established in 2003 to offer students hands-on opportunities inmanufacturing, inspired by the Formula SAE competition that originated in the U.S. in 1981. Teamsof students from universities, technical colleges, and automotive schools collaborate over thecourse of a year to design and build Formula-style racing machines. These teams compete acrossmultiple categories, including machine performance, planning, and technical expertise. Throughthis experience, students not only deepen their understanding of engineering but also refine theirpractical skills, gaining insights into the core principles and processes of manufacturing.
Furthermore, by engaging in team activities and encountering the challenges and thrills ofmanufacturing, the competition fosters the development of creative, skilled engineers.
Traditionally held at venues such as Fuji Speedway in Shizuoka Prefecture and Ogasayama Sports
Park (Ecopa), this year's competition will take place in Aichi Prefecture for the first time.

■ Overview of Formula SAE Japan 2024
・ Event Name: Student Formula Japan 2024 – Monozukuri Design Competition
・ Organizer: Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan, Inc.
・ Dates:
Online event (Static Inspection): Tuesday, September 3 – Friday, September 6, 2024
On-site event (Vehicle Inspection/Dynamic Events): Monday, September 9 – Saturday,September 14, 2024
Corporate PR Booth: Thursday, September 12 – Saturday, September 14, 2024
・ Venue: Aichi Sky Expo (Aichi International Convention & Exhibition Center Co., Ltd.
5-10-1, Centrair, Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture)
・ Official Website: https://www.jsae.or.jp/formula2/en/■ About NOK GroupThe NOK Group is dedicated to "Essential Core Manufacturing - The manufacture of pivotal productsthat shape society." Through this approach the Group demonstrates its commitment to providing
greater safety and comfort, the cornerstones of a prosperous soci ety. The NOK Group consists of93 companies located in 15 countries and regions with approximately 38,000 employees. Productdevelopment is built upon a robust base of foundational research, resulting in large -scale, stable
and high-quality production. Moving forward, the Group will continue to provide technologies andproducts for all industrial areas including automobiles and other mobility sectors, electronic
products - centered on PCs and smartphones - office automation equipment, medical andhealthcare devices, industrial robots, and satellites.