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In producing and publishing this Future
Co-Creation Report, we have taken another look at
the origins of the NKC Group’s business activities.
In addition, we have focused particularly on how
we deal with society, which we have continued tovalue since our founding in 1924. Society isconstantly moving, and global-scale issues arepiling up. Against this backdrop, as a responsible
member of society and a corporate group whose
employees can be proud to work with the NKCGroup, we will continue contributing to creating asustainable society with the NKC Group’s
stakeholders.
─ Future Co-Creation Department,
Sustainability Strategy Division

Fun to Share
Kurumin Mark (one star)

We support the activities promoted by the Ministry of

Obtained in April 2016.

the Environment to combat climate change.

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Masanori Maeda

Mayor of Kita Ward, Osaka City

Tatsuo Nakanishi

President Nakanishi Metal Works Co., Ltd.

Shape of the Future
07 Corporate Policy
08 Promotion Plan and Structure
09 Promotion Activities

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A Company Established to Pioneer
the Future
11 Resolving Social Issues through Public Administrative

We believe that the future pursued by the NKC Group must be exciting and thrilling.

Collaboration and Projects

At the same time, the NKC Group must act with an awareness of its role as a corporate citizen and build
a prosperous, safe, and reliable society.

• Osaka Prefecture Comprehensive Partnership Agreement 1 ... 11• Osaka Prefecture Comprehensive Partnership Agreement 2 ... 12

As a concrete guideline to realize these goals, we have set sustainable development goals (SDGs) targets
for each of our divisions, and we will continue working toward realizing these targets.

• Osaka City Kita Ward Partnership Agreement ........................ 13
14 Social Contribution Activities• NKC Nakaniwa ...................................................................... 14

We aim for the sustainable development of the entire group.

• Nakanishi Scholarship Foundation ........................................ 15

That is the ideal future of the NKC Group.

16 Work-style Reform

We present the Future Co-Creation Report with the hope that we can work together to create it.

17 Environmental Initiatives

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Division TOP Talks about the Future
19 SDGs Declaration of the NKC Group
20 Bearing Retainer Division
24 Conveyor Division
28 Sash Hardware Division
32 Temma Sheet Metal Division

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WAKU2 DOKI2 Dialogue

Public Administration × Company × Society,
Shape of the Future
Masanori Maeda

Mayor of Kita Ward, Osaka City
(hereinafter referred to as Mayor )Public Administration × Company ×

PastPresident: NKC will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2024. Looking back, we havealways been mindful of contributing to the local community since our founding. The
Nakanishi Scholarship Foundation, established by our second president, hasprovided approximately 1.2 billion yen to more than 5,000 students over the past 50
years. With the partnership agreements signed last year with Osaka Prefecture andOsaka City’s Kita Ward, we expect that public administrations and businesses will
collaborate to contribute further to society.
Mayor: I remember that the first step was the Osaka City Kita Ward Disaster Prevention
Partnership Agreement which we registered in 2014. Since then, we have received
numerous donations of supplies and crime prevention goods in the disasterprevention and crime prevention areas.
President: Yes, we did. We want to continue this agreement to improve the disaster
preparedness of the community as well as to protect our future children from crime.
We feel that we can carry out activities truly needed by society, which is only possible
through the cooperation of the public administration that understands the issues
facing the local community and has strong aspirations for the local community.
Mayor: Mayor: I don’t believe that companies’ thoughts can be understood from within
the public administrative office or that the public administration’s thoughts can beproperly conveyed to the companies. I think it is necessary to meet and make realcontacts this way, and this is how your company’s and the public administration’s
thoughts are connected to the local community.

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Mayor: In October 2022, you opened NKC Nakaniwa, a facility combining a welfare cafe
and a children’s cafeteria in Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Arcade (in Osaka’s Kita Ward),
the longest shopping arcade in Japan. I believe that it is the role of public
administration to connect the points you have invested in society to even larger
points and lines in the form of shopping arcades.
President: Thank you very much for not only participating in the opening event as thecenterpiece of our cooperation agreement with Osaka’s Kita Ward but also for yourcooperation in disseminating information to the community.
Mayor: I had lunch yesterday at Nakaniwa Welfare Cafe of NKC Nakaniwa. I found thatthe greengrocer across the street donated vegetables at that time. It seems that you
have already created a connection with the community in that way.
President: Being able to experience the local people’s warmth and directly see ourcustomers’ happy faces is a valuable opportunity for the NKC Group, mainly engaged
in the B to B.
I expect that the various stimulations our employees receive through NKC Nakaniwa
will positively impact their daily work and the company’s business.
Mayor: Recently, child poverty and eating alone have become social issues. I lookforward to seeing the NKC Nakaniwa Children’s Cafeteria approach these social
issues in a way that teachers cannot.

NKC Group, which will mark the 100th anniversary of its founding in 2024, has set the goal of developing a company
culture that creates a positive impact on society in 2024 and over the next 100 years. To achieve sustainable
development for society, we concluded a comprehensive partnership agreement with Osaka Prefecture in March2022 and a cooperation agreement with Osaka’ s Kita Ward in September of the same year.
Now we have asked Mr. Maeda, the Mayor of Kita Ward, and President Nakanishi of Nakanishi Metal Works Co., Ltd.
(also known as “NKC” ) to talk about the shape of the future they envision from the respective perspectives of public
administration and the company.

Tatsuo Nakanishi
President Nakanishi Metal Works Co., Ltd.
(hereinafter referred to as President )Public Administration × Company ×

FuturePresident: I joined the steering committee of the Common Ground Living Lab, acollaborative effort by several companies to prepare for the Osaka-Kansai Expo in
2025, offering one part of the NKC Group headquarters for the development andtesting of augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) services, mobility, and soforth, utilizing a digital twin.
Mayor: The Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry was looking for a place toconduct experiments, and you gladly accepted the offer. Participating companies canalso use the cafeteria at our headquarters, which I think is an ideal environment.
President: As a long-established manufacturer, I would like to support advanced
technology because it will benefit many people. On the other hand, people havebegun to lament the declining population of developed countries, including Japan.
Because of this situation, I would like to see public administrations and businesses
cooperate and focus on educating children, who will be responsible for the future,and the development of the local community.
Mayor: Mayor: With the decline of the population, human resources from overseas,
including those from Asian countries in a period of rapid economic growth, are
beginning to flow into Japan. Our efforts also focus on preparing Japanese children
to play an active role in society.
President: As I always tell NKC employees, to broaden their perspective on such global
affairs and social issues, they need to look outside their jobs, departments, and thecompany. It is essential to connect with the local community through volunteer
activities; these connections will color their long life with a life expectancy of 100
years. Just think of having nothing to do when you are 60 or 70 years old (laughs).
Mayor: I am horrified (laughs). If that is the case, I would like to break down morebarriers between public administrations and businesses to connect with
communities.
President: You are right. Creating a sustainable society through cooperation between
public administrations and companies and giving back to local communities is whatpublic administrations and companies of the future should do. We aim to be acompany that the public administration and the local community will consider: “First,
let’s ask NKC!”
Mayor: Let’s continue holding many exciting projects for the community. I think we cansay that our efforts were a success if, at a future coming-of-age ceremony, someone
says, “I remember participating in a so-and-so project when I was a child!”

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Company Policy for Promoting Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Activities

We have always developed together with society.
We believe that the shape of the future will emerge from the clarification of the thoughts and feelings we cherish.

CSR Management Map【 For the next 100 years 】

Developing a company culture that creates a positive impact on society
Supporting the UN Global Compact

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NKC Group Vision, NKC Group Code of Conduct, and NKC Standards

Reinforce business foundation

What is the future vision of the NKC Group thatCSR 3Step Project

you want to leave to the next generation?
The NKC Group will mark the 100th anniversary of
its founding in 2024.

Customers

What goal should the group set to build
a company culture that addresses social issues
in 2024 and over the next 100 years?

Employees

Our Contribution
to Society〈Retain〉

Local
community

Safe and Reliable
Society
Suppliers

Nonprofit
organizations

Nakanishi Scholarship Foundation
NKC Nakaniwa(Welfare Cafe and Children’s Cafeteria)
Kita Ward Disaster Prevention Partners
Volunteer activities

Our Business

NKC manufactures and sells the following products:

Bearing Retainers,

NKC Group CSR Mission
We build a relationship of trust with our stakeholders
by resolving social issues through our technology.
We contribute to the realization of a sustainable
society by working together.

Conveyor Systems and AutomaticControlling Equipment, Sash Rollers,
Residential Housing Related Products,
Rubber Seals, Precision Tooling,
Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGV),
Various Metal Press Products,
Various Plastic Injection-molded Articles,
Cold-rolled Products

Contribute to achieving the SDGs by 2030

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Establishment of a Promotion System, Internal Awareness-raising, and Awareness-building

We are making steady progress toward the future we should aim for.

■ Planning of CSR 3-Step Project■ SDGs Campaign (November)Management-level Training
Launch of Future Co-Creation
Seminar 2022

Project

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Policy Review Committee
Launch of Sustainability Committee

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Administrative Cooperation
Conclusion of Osaka Prefecture
Comprehensive Partnership Agreement
In
Japan

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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Creation of CSR Management Map
Promotion Plan
Planning of CSR 3-Step Project

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Steering Committee
Appointment of Future Co-Creation
Leaders

Administrative Cooperation
Conclusion of Osaka City Kita
Ward Partnership Agreement

In
Japan

Public Awareness Campaign
SDGs Campaign (November)Social Contribution Facilities
Opening of NKC Nakaniwa

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Creation of SDGs Declaration

Issuance of
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Promotion of Social Contribution
Activities
Launch of the Social Contribution
Activity Reward System

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Overseas

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Steering Committee
Appointment of Future Co-Creation
Leaders

Overseas

Public Awareness Campaign
SDGs Campaign (November)

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Second half of FY2020

FY2021

FY2022

FY2023[Preliminary Preparation][Domestic Expansion][Domestic Expansion and Overseas Development][Dissemination Activities]

Preparation of policies
and plans

Establishment of theDomestic Promotion System

Establishment of the Company-wide
Promotion System

From the Management to
All Employees

Developing a company culture that creates a positive impact on society

CSR
3Step

Training for All Employees
Future Co-Creation Lesson

To promote the SDGs, which are being addressed globally, we havedesignated November of every year as SDGs Campaign since FY2021 toenable the company and employees to work side by side to promote SDG
activities.
In FY2021, the commemorative first year of the program, thecontent to promote the understanding of the basic meaning of the SDGs
and the company’s direction was sent out to the domestic bases. In
addition, SDG slogan contest was held. In FY2022, the program was
expanded to overseas bases.
In addition to sending out SDG declarations by divisions, originalactivities were developed at each of our bases.

Initiatives at Domestic Bases

Initiatives at Overseas Base (China)

Initiatives at Overseas Site (Philippines)■ Launch of Future Co-Creation Seminar 2022
Awareness raising of social issues among Future Co-Creation Leaders (management level)■ Appointment of Future Co-Creation Leaders and Development ofInternal Promotion Organization
President

Representative
Executive Office
Japan

China

Future Co-Creation Leaders
Bearing
Retainer
Division

Sash
Conveyor
HardwareDivision
Division

Temma
Sheet
Metal
DivisionManagement
anddirectcontrol

Philippines

Chief Executive
Officer(NWC)

Chief Executive
Officer(NDC)

President(NPC)

General Manager(NCP)

Future Co-Creation
Promotion
Executive Officer

Future Co-Creation
Promotion
Executive Officer

Future Co-Creation
Promotion
Executive Officer

Future Co-Creation
Promotion
Executive Officer

Future Co-Creation
Leaders

Future Co-Creation
Leaders

Future Co-Creation
Leaders

Future Co-Creation
Leaders*

In the global community, the SDGs were adopted by the United
Nations in 2015. For the NKC Group, it became imperative to organizesocial issues from a managerial perspective and establish a system thatcan change the company culture through prompt decision-making andimplementation. That is why we established the Future Co-Creation
Department at the Sustainability Strategy Division.
At the same time, we appointed Future Co-Creation Leaders at the
management level. We began to study and work with the divisions onsocial issues and organizational structures that we should address to bea sustainable company continuously beyond our100th anniversary in 2024.
As the first step of this initiative, we conducted
an awareness survey on Future Co-Creation Leaders.
The survey included questions on solving social
issues through business, supply chain management,
and others. We compiled the management’s
thoughts on various social and management issues.
As a result, many participants voiced the needfor change for the NKC Group to achievesustainable management in the future byaddressing these issues. In light of this,we held the Future Co-Creation Seminar to help the NKC Group transform
itself for the future.
The ultimate goal of the Future Co-Creation Seminar is to incorporate social issues into business strategies. The plan is to steadily increaseawareness of social issues among Future Co-Creation Leaders over three
years.

* Scheduled to expand to Sweden and the United States from FY2023 onward.
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Resolving Social Issues through Public Administrative Collaboration and Projects

We value our connections with the local public administration
and always keep an eye on social issues.

■ Osaka Prefecture Comprehensive Partnership Agreement

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Developing a company culture that creates a positive impact on society, we will actively engage in new social contribution activities
in cooperation and collaboration with Osaka Prefecture, based on the activities we have been engaged in over the years.

Since its establishment,
the NKC Group has been involved in activities
contributing to the local community.
The scope of our activities is wide-ranging,
and we have many records of support for children,
who are the future leaders of our society.
In addition, our activities in cooperation with
the Osaka prefectural, municipal,
and ward offices are the cornerstone of our efforts

Employment andIndustry Promotion

to provide more comprehensive andeffective support and to createa prosperous future for the local community.

Children and Education• Operation of the Children’s Cafeteria at NKC Nakaniwa• Holding artwork judging sessions at schools for the disabled• Career education support at technical high schools• Supporting career education at engineering high schools• Traveling to elementary and junior high schools to provide
SDGs education

Environmen• Plastic waste reduction activities• Introduction of eco-cars and practice of eco-driving• Community beautification activities

NKC and
Osaka Prefectural
Government to Workon Social Issues

Health• Cooperation in the sales of products from welfare facilities for
persons with disabilities• Employment promotion for people with disabilities• Supporting the growth of entrepreneurs (business plancontests)• Registration as a business with
the Declaration of Lively andVigorous Men and Women• Operation of welfare cafe at NKC
Nakaniwa• Holding a welfare bazaar• Introduction of a healthy vegetable, oil, andsalt-conscious menu (VOS menu) in the company
cafeteria• Infection prevention measures and awareness• Promotion of health management initiatives

Safety and Security• Providing temporary accommodation space
for tourists in times of disaster (Sakura
Garden Hotel)• Disaster prevention activities (Osaka 8.8
Million People Drill)

Community Revitalization• Raising awareness of animal welfare through theanimacolle brand• Donation of Catroad+ products to animal welfare centers• Participation and cooperation in events sponsored by
Osaka Prefecture

Publicity for
the Prefectural Government• LED signage on the roof of our head office• In-house advertising space at JR Temma Station

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Resolving Social Issues through Public Administrative Collaboration and Projects■ Conclusion of Osaka City Kita Ward Partnership Agreement
Contributing to local communities is a prerequisite for any company oriented toward sustainable development.

■ Osaka Prefecture Comprehensive Partnership Agreement

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The NKC Group is working to solve social issues through its business and corporate facilities,

When tackling social issues, organic collaboration with public administration is the best way to maximize
the effectiveness of such efforts. The NKC Group forms like-minded partnerships with local government leaders of Osaka Prefecture,
Osaka City, and Osaka City’s wards. By doing so, the NKC Group aims to revitalize the local community and become a true corporate citizen.

utilizing the know-how and expertiseit has accumulated over the years as a manufacturer. By doing so,
the NKC Group will contribute to Osaka Prefecture’s development and NKC’s SDGs achievement.
Here are five activities we will focus on in the future.

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Prefectural Technical High School × NKC

Career education support
As a corporate manufacturing group, we will cooperate insupporting students’ career education and increasing theirmotivation to work. Special classes and factory tours can be offered
to students at prefectural engineering high schools. We also
support students who will lead the next generation to become
interested in the SDGs and learn about the efforts of companies toachieve the SDGs.

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Prefectural special needs school × NKC

Artwork judging contest
Monozukuri Manufacturing
Challenge Cup
We will utilize our know-how and expertise as a manufacturer
and hold judging sessions for works conceived and created by
students of prefectural special needs school. Through these
activities, we will increase the motivation and interest of thestudents of the prefectural special needs school in manufacturing. We also support the development of their ability to think,express, and take on challenges.

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Disaster Prevention × NKC

Conclusion of an agreement with
the Sakura Garden Hotel regarding theacceptance of travelers in times of disaster• Operation of welfare cafes and Children’s Cafeteria at NKC Nakaniwa• Purchasing products made at facilities that support the employment of people withdisabilities and providing a place to sell them
• Conducting food drive activities within the company and in cooperation with localorganizations

Children and Education• Acceptance of junior high school students for work experience study• Visiting lectures for junior high school students• Hands-on workshops (cooking, crafts, etc.) at NKC Nakaniwa.

In the event of a natural disaster, such as a major earthquake, the Sakura Garden Hotel will beoffered as temporary accommodation space for travelers (including foreigners) who havedifficulty getting around. By doing so, we will cooperate in creating an environment wheretravelers can enjoy travel and sightseeing in Osaka safely and securely.

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Animal Protection × NKC

Animal welfare awarenessand donation activities
through animacolle brandWe are engaged in animal welfare awareness activities through theanimacolle brand of the Sash Hardware Division. In addition, we
donate Catroad+ products to the Animal Protection and Management Center (Animal Harmony Osaka)
and cooperate with events hosted by
the center. We cooperate with animal
protection efforts promoted by theprefectural government.

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Prefectural Government × NKC

PR for prefectural government using
LED signage at our head office
We utilize LED signage on the roof of our head office and theadvertising space in the JR Temma Station, owned by the NKCGroup. Through these media, we cooperate with prefectural PR
activities, such as measures against the COVID-19 pandemic andthe Osaka 8.8 Million People Drill. By doing so, we will cooperatein activities to disseminate information to prefectural residents.

Safety and Security• Donation of goods to be distributed for disaster prevention stockpiles and community
evacuation drills• Donation of goods to be distributed for children’s crime prevention awarenessCommunity Revitalization• Sponsorship of local events (e.g., Tenma Music Festival)• Providing the NKC Nakaniwa facility as a venue for welfare activities organized by the
Kita Ward Office or other administrative agencies• Holding events at NKC Nakaniwa

PR for Ward Administration• LED signage on the roof of our head office• In-house advertising space at JR Temma Station

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We want to provide support for children’s future.
We are committed to doing what we can do as a corporate group.

■ Opening of NKC Nakaniwa
Since its establishment in 1924, the NKC Group has been involved in various social contribution activities,
including environmental initiatives, crime prevention, and disaster prevention activities.
Among these, we have focused on welfare for children and people with disabilities.

Nakaniwa Children’s Cafeteria andNakaniwa Welfare Cafe’s logo and illustration are completed!

Welfare Cafe × Children’s Cafeteria
In 2018, Nakaniwa Children’s Cafeteria started
its activities in Miyakojima Ward, Osaka City, for thesake of children with a great future. In addition toproviding free meals to children, we have developed
workshops to expose them to various cultures andprograms for parents and children to participate in.
In 2022, to further deepen ties with the local
community and further revitalize its activities, weplanned to relocate Nakaniwa Children’s Cafeteria to
the Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Arcade, the longest inJapan, in Osaka’s Kita Ward, where our head office islocated. Since the cafeteria was based on a store built
in the Showa period, it was a fundamental and majorrenovation project. However, a bright and sophisticated space was born by utilizing internal and external
networks and incorporating a variety of advice.
The interior was designed with children’s healthand safety as the top priority, using natural wood as
an allergy countermeasure.
An event to mark the completion of the facility
was held in October. Invited to the event were officialsof the Osaka Prefectural Government’s Private-Public
Strategic Collaboration Desk, the ward mayor anddeputy ward mayor from Osaka’s Kita Ward Office,stakeholders of the Kita Ward Council of Social
Welfare, representatives of local elementary schools,
and other related parties. The event was a great start
to a new chapter in Osaka City’s history. Many people
congratulated us on the new facility. They voiced,“We want to work together to make the community
livelier,” and “We are glad to have such a wonderfulplace to eat and drink while the restaurants that used
to run the children’s cafeteria in the area are being
closed down in the COVID-19 pandemic.”
NKC Nakaniwa is based on partnerships withlocal NPOs and conducts activities tailored to local
issues and needs based on the two main activities ofNakaniwa Children’s Cafeteria and Nakaniwa Welfare
Cafe.
In addition to providing free meals to children,
NKC Nakaniwa practices workshops to expose themto various cultures and fun programs for parents andchildren to participate in. Furthermore, in cooperation
with welfare service offices for people with disabilities, NKC Nakaniwa is planning and operating a place
for job training for people with disabilities. This way,
we explore ways to create a complex welfare
business.

Nakaniwa Welfare Cafe

A single dandelion is a group of small flowers with stamens andpistils, each of which looks like a petal.
Nakaniwa Welfare Cafe is a place for diverse people to gather
and co-create the future together, from children to adults. Each small

People are waiting for children. Children will want to comeagain.

flower eventually makes a fluffy white ball of seeds, sending out
seeds and inheriting life. In the same way, we aim to create a place

Nakaniwa Children’s Cafeteria was established to create aplace with such warmth.

where the community can watch over children and be close to their
upbringing so that they will become bearers of the next generation.

We are waiting for local children with delicious food andlots of smiles so they can go to school with peace of mind.

We have created this logo that expresses these thoughts.

This illustration conveys our feelings.

■ Nakanishi Scholarship Foundation
The Nakanishi Scholarship Foundation was established in 1971 by
Yoshio Nakanishi, the second president of Nakanishi Metal Works. Since then,the foundation has been providing scholarships to students with outstanding
academic achievements who cannot attend school due to financial difficulties.
Also, the foundation has been providing grants to research institutes engaged
in surveys and studies related to industrial science and technology.
The number of recipients has reached approximately 5,000, and the total
amount of scholarships has reachedapproximately 1.2 billion yen. Throughthese scholarship programs, we will
improve Japan’s industrial science andtechnology standards by nurturing usefulhuman resources who can contribute tosociety in the future.

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Work-style Reform

Environmental Initiatives
認定証（大規模法人部門）

We aim to create an environment where all employees can continue working with

法人名中西金属工業株式会社

貴法人は、従業員の健康管理を経営的な視点で考え、戦略的に実践する「健康経営」の取組が優良であると認められました
よって、ここに「健康経営優良法人 2022
（大規模法人部門）」として認定しますvitality and enthusiasm.

経済産業省及び厚生労働省と共に、今後一層取組を推進されることを期待いたしますWe will do what we can to leave a better global environment forour children.

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日本健康会議■ Health Management■ Efforts to Reduce Emissions

We are fast approaching an age in which people living to 100 or more will be the norm; being able to live a full, healthy life will become

To prevent global warming, the NKC Group promotes 3R (reduce, reuse, and recycle)

our highest priority.

activities to mitigate emissions at each

The NKC Group declares its intention to work proactively to create an environment where all employees want to work―a comfortableof its business and production sites.

environment where employees can work in safety and with peace of mind and can display their individuality and abilities.

In FY2022, we achieved zero
emissions for 16 consecutive years,

Sixteen consecutive years
Zero emissions achieved

Our Basic Approach

Employee awareness and actions• Providing employees with a comfortable,
appealing work environment• Health is the basis for a fulfilling life

landfills.

We will strive to provide employees with a safe, secure environment where they would
wish to work, and to cultivate a company culture that allows employees to smoothly
communicate with one another. We will also promote a full range of flexible working
styles that meet the needs of employees.

We must all acknowledge that health is both an individual
thing to be treasured and is connected to improving
productivity in society. Therefore, we should all endeavor
to take planned rest periods, improve our diets, and takepart in company-organized events.

■ Promoting the introduction of eco-cars• Supporting employees to improve their health themselves• Health for lifeof eco-cars as an activity that can be undertaken in our daily businessWe will promote a good life-work balance for employees so that they can keep a healthybalance of the three factors vital to health: rest, nutrition, and exercise.

So that people can remain healthy for life, we need to raise everyone's awarenessof mental and physical health and work to promote health.

activities to reduce environmental impact.

to work in their way and thrive.

A cross-departmental diversity project launched!
The program was launched at the head office in April 2022 to recognize, accept, andmake the most of employees’ diversity in terms of gender, age, disabilities, and other factors.
The members participating in the program crossed departmental boundaries, and in thefirst half of the year, the program was led mainly by female members. However, from theviewpoint of diversity, male members also joined in the year’s second half.

As with the reduction of emissions, we are promoting the introduction

At our headquarters, 100% of company vehicles are eco-cars with lessintroducing electric vehicles and hydrogen vehicles. Except for freight

D&I Labenvironment where everyone, regardless of gender, age, or position, can continue(FY2022)

impact on the natural environment, and we are also actively■ Diversity in the work of a long-established manufacturing company
The NKC Group values the individuality of each employee and strives to create anwith no emissions going directly to

5W1H

PDCA

For whom, when,
and what?

How should it becontinued while
improving anddeveloping?

We keep what, why, when, where, who, and how (5W1H) andthe plan-do-check-act (PDCA) cycle. Then we aim to create aproject like a research institute where we investigate, plan,and experiment with all kinds of initiatives.

【Themes and results of initiatives in the first half of 2022】

vehicles for business use, our production sites have a unified policy of
introducing eco-cars as a basic rule for passenger cars. These efforts
have been highly evaluated and introduced as a case study in an
educational booklet published by the Osaka Prefectural Government.

■ Woody biomass power generation business
The NKC Group is engaged in wood biomass and photovoltaic power
generation projects to realize a resource-recycling society.
In the woody biomass power generation business, we use 100%
domestically produced thinned wood from Yamagata Prefecture (aprefecture with abundant natural resources) and neighboring

Comfortable workplace from a diversity and inclusion (D&I) perspective

prefectures, making it possible to generate power while reducing CO2• Sanitary boxes installed in men’s restrooms (head office)• Sanitary napkins for emergency use installed in women’s restrooms (head office)emissions.

Formation of an internal consultation community• Planning and holding roundtable discussions (online lunch exchange meetings) that transcend departmental boundaries

Promotion of male childcare leave

Using domestically produced thinned wood contributes to Japan’ senvironment, forest maintenance, and disaster mitigation.

• We conducted a questionnaire on barriers to promoting the use of the system (based on the survey results, the company
decided on a policy for male employees to take at least one month of childcare leave).

CO2 reduction (annual) : 7,610.39 tons (2019 results)

Harassment questionnaire

Amount of electricity generated : Approx. 13 million kWh• We conducted a questionnaire survey on the actual situation of harassment (469 out of 682 people responded).

(equivalent to approximately the consumption of 3,400 average households*)* Calculated on the assumption that each household consumes approximately 3,800 kWh per year.

Each factory promotes unique initiatives!
As a long-established manufacturing company, the NKC Groupaims to promote diversity in its manufacturing sites. Each factory has
set up a unique work group following the head office.
In addition to monthly review meetings attended by each factory
manager, a project consisting of employees appointed within each

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factory is underway simultaneously.
To create a workplace where all kinds of people can work comfortably, we are working to create a better environment by examining points
for improvement in factory facilities and equipment.

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Division Top Talks about the Future

WAKU DOKI
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For many years, the NKC Group has been creating
and supplying products demanded thatsociety needs by utilizing its unique technologies.
By doing so, we have contributed to retaining
the safe and reliable society.
While continuing our history, we will further deepen
our ties with society in the future.

SDGs Declaration of the NKC GroupThe NKC Group will contribute to the achievement of the sustainable development goals

In doing so, we will more actively promote(SDGs) by developing a company culture that creates a positive impact on society, helps to

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities

maintain the safety and security of society through both our businessled by the company and Creating Shared Value (CSV)

operations along with our social contributions.

activities led by our divisions.
We contribute to the realization of a sustainable
society by working together.

Relevant SDGsof the NKC GroupINDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Through our technological capabilities and product development expertise,
NKC is contributing to the maintenance and further development of the industrial
base while remaining largely invisible to the end user.

AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY
Products incorporating NKC technologies contribute toimproving energy efficiency around the world.

We support the Sustainable Development Goals

Relevant SDGs

of Each NKC Group Division
Bearing Retainer Division
Manufacture of metal and plastic retainers, rubber products,
and automobile parts

Conveyor Division
Conveyor systems, logistics and material-handling equipment,
and service robots

DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
We are proud of our rewarding work of developing and manufacturing products andsupplying them worldwide; moreover, through our technological innovations,
we are contributing to ongoing productivity improvements.

RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION

Sash Hardware Division
Residential housing components, renovations,and lifestyle design

Through our technological innovations, we are contributing to proper managementof product lifecycles while minimizing negative impacts on the environment.

SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIESTemma Sheet Metal Division

The many different mobility solutions incorporating NKC components havecontributed to the emergence of safe and readily accessible transport systems.
In addition, they contribute to greater comfort through windows incorporating
sliding door mechanisms.

Cold-rolled steel products

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SDGs

Keeping everything moving with dependable technologies
and a confident approach
The Bearing Retainer Division has been the company’s backbone
since its foundation and now has a unique strength as a market leader.
Our production technology, cultivated through tireless research and history,
has enabled us to improve the efficiency of all the “rotations” in society andreduce environmental impact and burdens.

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AND INFRASTRUCTURERESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION
AND PRODUCTION

We support the development of all industries in
two ways: through our research anddevelopment of environment-friendly
components, and through the pursuit ofinitiatives targeting basic technologies thatserve as the foundation of society. This also
encompasses production technologies aimed atachieving outstanding production efficiency.

With the goal of using resources
efficiently and minimizing the impact on
the environment throughout the entire
product life cycle, we will continue tosupply society with safe and securecomponents renowned for having the best
quality on the market.

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CLIMATE ACTION
By acquiring comprehensive technologicalcapabilities and an effective development
system, we will increase the efficiency of“the rotation that drive society” while
helping to reduce the burden on the global
environment.

DECENT WORKAND ECONOMIC GROWTH
Every one of our employees is committed
to absorbing new knowledge,
systematically and continuously
implementing an effective training
system, operating the business withpride, and remaining a company
committed to growth while contributing tosociety.

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Bearing Retainer Division’s Initiatives

Bearing Retainer Division

Supporting the NKC Group andevery “rotation” of society

SDGs

Kawatake,
Manager, Bearing Retainer Division

Kawakami,
Deputy Division Manager,
Bearing Retainer Division

What is the Bearing Retainer Division?

How is the atmosphere in the division?

sustainable education system. When you hear the word

Kawatake: New things can only be created in an environment“manufacturing,” you may be under the impression that you

where people can express their opinions without hesitation. And

Kawakami: The Bearing Retainer Division develops, manufac-

Kawakami: In a word, we are “agricultural people.”should watch and learn from skilled workers. Through thiswhen I receive a suggestion, “I would like to try something like

project, we have documented our know-how, and then we arethis,” and I say, “Well, go ahead and try it,” the responsibility

between the inner and outer rings of bearings) and other parts

Kawatake: Kawatake: As a manufacturer of retainers that quietly

implementing a system allowing anyone in any department tofalls on me. So, I want everyone to make suggestions without

used in a wide range of fields, including automobiles, precision

support the function of bearings, which are said to be the “staple

see these documents. I always tell everyone that the company

hesitation. However, when I say, “Try it,” I want them to work onequipment, and aircraft. Bearing retainers, in particular, arefood of industry,” our division has many serious people, just likewill not grow unless we surpass the technologies of ourit until they finish it. The coexistence of freedom and strictness

widely supported as environmentally friendly parts with the top

Japanese farmers who grow rice day and night. The collective

predecessors. Without technological improvement throughhas supported the backbone of the NKC Group for 100 years.

share in the industry.

efforts of our employees’ steady accumulation of hard work

generational change, it is merely the metabolism of human

support today’s NKC Group.

resources. I expect our young employees to innovate bytures, and sells bearing retainers (parts that hold rolling elements

Kawatake: Bearings are said to be the “staple food of industry,”

combining the new knowledge of the younger generation withand bearings of all sizes are used in all kinds of equipment. Our

the skills handed down from generation to generation.

Kawatake: First of all, in terms oftechnology, the NKC Group has

division makes me feel that I am contributing to society every
time I see equipment moving in society.

Bearing Retainer Division and SDGs

Interesting and rewarding only in the Bearing
Retainer Division

overwhelming production

Kawakami: We manage our work thoroughly to gain the trust of

been in existence for 100 years.

engineering capabilities, asevidenced by the fact that it has

our customers. On the other hand, we have an open atmosphere

These capabilities result from ourto reaffirm our societal contribution. Since we live in an era in

Kawakami: If you look at the sales volume alone, it is large, butwhere everyone can say what they want to say. The NKC Group

predecessors’ repeated attempts without fear of failure. Our

which society demands SDGs from companies, the Bearing

each component is inexpensive. Nevertheless, they are some-is a large corporate group, but the way we work is not much likemission is to continue to create new products that are

Retainer Division is also researching to contribute to society bytimes used as automobile parts, so our mistakes could lead to aa large corporation and is based on each person in charge. I

indispensable to the world while maintaining our production

improving the performance of a bearing retainer component,

horrific accident. We use tens of thousands of model numbers

believe that our employees will find it interesting and rewarding

technology capabilities.

thereby increasing the efficiency of rotation in the world.

and carefully accumulate many results in this department, which

to either focus on the work in front of them or take ownership ofis why we attract serious and honest employees.

it.

Kawakami: Thinking again about the SDGs is a good opportunity

Kawakami: As is widely lamented, the working population willcontinue declining rapidly, and production costs will rise as

Position within NKC
Human resource development initiatives

prices soar. We must not be complacent about the joy of 100

the NKC Group as the backbone of the group, which will

Kawatake: Currently, we are placing particular emphasis on

how we can compete for the next 100 years. However, the NKC

celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2024. Many of our customers

technical succession.

Group has faced and overcome many difficulties over the past

have entrusted us with their manufacturing since our founding. A

After all, we are engaged in manufacturing, so it is necessary to

100 years. The NKC Group has the industry’s top product market

period of 100 years we have walked with our customers has

pass on the techniques of skilled workers to their successors. To

share and a strong sense of unity. We will continue to win in theserved as a foundation for us to expand our business into otherthis end, we have newly formulated a human resource

years to come, and we are confident that we can grow beyond

areas.

development and technology transfer project and established a

expectations.

Kawakami: We know that the Bearing Retainer Division supports

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SDGs

Contributing to society by providing customers with security, comfort,

The Conveyor Division employs a diverse range of humanresources to improve the efficiency and productivity of transportation in the world.
We are building an environment where all employees can exercise their initiative andtake on challenges, including implementing a Teal organization and formulating a credo.

and high productivity through technology for conveying goods

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NDUSTRY, INNOVATION
AND INFRASTRUCTURERESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION
AND PRODUCTION

We are supporting industrial development with
our technical capabilities related to theconveyance of products indispensable toindustrial processes. Moreover, we offer
innovative products and services that provide
automation and reduce labor through novel
technologies both in Japan and around theworld.

While providing products and services
that convey goods safely and securely, we
aim to do more and better with less by
consuming resources at a reduced rate in
our production processes.

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CLIMATE ACTION
We will work to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions by making conveyance more
efficient and productive around the world,
reducing environmental impacts, andincorporating environment-friendly
technologies and production methods.

DECENT WORK AND
ECONOMIC GROWTH
By building a culture and creating anenvironment in which employees candemonstrate their individual abilities andwork with pride, we are improving theirtechnical capabilities and motivation.
Through this effort, we will contribute toeconomic growth and the emergence ofsociety committed to sustainability.

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Conveyor Division’s Initiatives

Conveyor Division

If people change,organizations andsociety will change.

SDGs

Sato,
Division Manager,
Conveyor Division

What is the Conveyor Division?

sensitively to these ever-changing needs, we have gained the
support of many customers to this day.

Sato: The Conveyor Division began producing conveyors in
1952. We have expanded our business from conveyors to

New challenges in the logistics businessconveyor systems to total factory automation. One factor that

Teal organization and credo development

misunderstand this point, and we avoid such misunderstand-

Sato: The Conveyor Division is characterized by the fact that it ischallenge is building a system tailored to people.

an organization that requires particularly strict safety measures,

When our Teal organization takes root, everyone in each division

as it has both field sites and factories. Our customers’ orshould be able to act spontaneously with the interests of theings. Changing a conventional organization is difficult, and ourhas made this growth possible is the diversity of our workers.

Sato: We have recently begun to enter the logistics business in

employees’ safety cannot be protected without a strong

department and the company in mind. And when everyone canSome are craftworker-like and love to work quietly, while others

earnest. The word “logistics” may conjure up images of trucking,commitment from the management in this area. However, if oursay, “This is what we want to be,” I believe we will see newcome up with many new ideas. We have teams mainly composed

but sorting and loading goods onto trucks is also logistics. The

employees only do what their supervisors tell them, they will notpossibilities for the Conveyor Division.

of female employees and those mainly composed of young

NKC Group is working to contribute to the logistics business

be able to respond quickly to any irregularities that may occur.

employees. Some people are physical workers in the field.

from areas in which it excels, such as forklifts, and make it

Therefore, the Conveyor Division has formulated a credo

The technology and pride we have cultivated over the years andanother pillar of its operations alongside the conveyor business.

(philosophy) so that all employees can aim high with a renewed

the synergy of our diverse employees have brought a lot of profit

The manufacturing industry is often associated with afocus on the same direction. We also introduced a Teal

Sato: I think the NKC Group is an attractive company eager toand added value to industries worldwide from the Conveyor

male-dominated workforce. Still, NKC Group is taking initiatives

organization* as a structural reform.

provide a comfortable work environ-

Division.

from various perspectives, including sales strategies from theperspective of females, and seeking new approaches to logistics

To make our products last as long as possible

by communicating through social networking services.

Sato: Sato: The NKC Group has many divisions that manufacture

The importance of basics the COVID-19
pandemic taught usparts. However, our division is unique in that we deliver* Teal organization: An organization in which all members are proactively engaged in
the business in a flat environment where all members have responsibility andauthority.

Realizing the future we envision

ment. It has many initiatives that
employees can boast about to theirfriends. I want to make NKC a company
that fosters employee motivation andsatisfaction by using these initiatives asa gateway.
As the Conveyor Division, we need to

products, and the products we make are related to factoryequipment. So, our products have been used for more than 40

Sato: Due to the public’s reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic,

contribute strongly to society throughyears at the most. To ensure that our products can be used for as

many companies suspended new factory expansions. The

carbon neutrality and other initiatives tolong as possible, we communicate closely with the customer

pandemic affected us as well. However, last year we recovered tomeet our customers’ expectations

staff in charge in anticipation of a decades-long relationship.

pre-COVID-19 levels in Japan. This was because even in difficult

regarding sustainable development. Our

What is required is ever-changing with the times. By respondingtimes, we did not forget the basics, gathered maintenance,

conveyors are needed around the world.

modification, and other work orders, responded to themFeeling growing pains every day

The logistics business is also a growing market. So, we would

experiences gave us a good opportunity to solidify our ground

Sato: The Teal organization is currently in its second year, andGroup. Furthermore, with the know-how gained from growing

once again.

we are working hard to promote it. There is no right answer tothis business, we will make it to the next 10 to 20 years to growthis organization, and we are moving forward while searching forthe next business. I am excited and looking forward to thethe best way to enable each employee to make decisions based

Conveyor Division’s future growth and our employees’ growth.

in-house, and worked steadily to build our business. These

like to double or triple its scale and make it a pillar of the NKC

on their own will and ideas. However, a Teal organization does
not mean that “each employee must take responsibility.” Do not

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Sash Hardware Division
The Sash Hardware Division evolved from the production of door rollers by applying
the rotation technology of bearing retainers and entered the renovation business and then the pet business.

SDGs

Taking pride in creating value that is unique in the world
while growing as a business division admired by all

Our emphasis on where relevant activities happen, relevant things,
actual conditions, know-how, and rules, and our free and vigorous organizational
culture contribute to the “rotation” of the life cycle of the local community.

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INDUSTRY, INNOVATION,
AND INFRASTRUCTURERESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION
AND PRODUCTIONDECENT WORK AND
ECONOMIC GROWTHSUSTAINABLE CITIESAND COMMUNITIESIn addition to streamlining the manufacturing
process by introducing automated equipment,
we will strive to improve our productivity bytraining and allocating personnel capable ofdemonstrating their unique abilities.

By strengthening our quality assurance
system from the customer’s perspective,
we will fulfill our responsibilities as amanufacturer and provide safe and secure
products and services.

We aim to create a sense of unity byassigning diverse personnel andencouraging the participation of all
employees. In this way, we will create astrong yet flexible business division in anunrestricted and vigorous organizational
culture.

We are contributing to the emergence ofneighborhoods with heart by nurturing ourcommunities and by strengthening thedesign and functionality of our products
and constructing residential properties
that can be enjoyed in comfort over many
years.

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Sash Hardware Division

Contribution to the “rotation”
of life cycles

Nishigaki,

Murano,Division Manager,
Sash Hardware Division

Manager,
Sash Hardware Division

Tsuji,

Hiura,

Manager,
Sash Hardware Division

Manager,
Sash Hardware Division

What is the Sash Hardware Division?

the next 20 years.

Nishigaki: The Sash Hardware Division was originally derived

Murano: Sash rollers are available at do-it-yourself stores. They

involved in activities such as donating cat steps, cat hammocks,

from the Bearing Retainer Division. We started manufacturing

can be replaced individually. However, if a stainless steel sash

and pet supplements to the Animal Protection and Management

door rollers as an application of our rotation technology. Today,roller is attached to an aluminum sash, the sash roller will be too

Center (Animal Harmony

we have expanded the scope of our business to housing-related

hard and damage the sash. This is not well known to the public.

Osaka). It is very encouraging

Murano: We all felt this keenly after the recent COVID-19

parts for windows, including door rollers. We are also expanding

Therefore, we are appealing to the management associations offor us to see the recipients’

pandemic. However, the world is “rotating” at a dizzying pace. As

our renovation business and pet business.

condominiums so that they can be aware of this at thedelight in our activities.

the external environment changes, we must become a division

Hiura: In conjunction with the conclusion of a comprehensive

root in the company. Mr. Nishigaki is truly the sun of the Sash

partnership agreement with Osaka Prefecture, we are also

Hardware Division (smiles).

appropriate time.

that can provide new value in response to these changes.
Hiura: To this end, human resource development must be

Animacolle, a new businessNishigaki: One of the characteristics of the Sash Hardware

planned from a long-term perspective. I want to pass on theHiura: The mission of the Sash Hardware Division is to take

Division within the NKC Group is that it is a collection of different

skills and energy of veterans to the younger generation toaction in the housing environment. However, considering ourbusiness forms: Manufacturing, service, and electronic

nurture newcomers with endurance, not just rapid innovation.

if you think about it in terms of lifecycle, it
is “rotation” in the broadest sense.

next business, we turned our attention to the pet business,

commerce (EC). I advocated for each business to create synergy

Nishigaki: Nishigaki: Thank you for explaining it so well andstarting with the sash roller business and renovation business.

without being disjointed. This is the “5G methodology”*, which

Nishigaki: To reach out to the younger generation, we support

simply (smiles). Unlike other divisions, the Sash Hardware

Among them, we focused on the fact that in recent years theis indispensable for a manufacturing company. We aimed tocareer education at prefectural technical high schools through a

Division does not have the names of the products and services it

number of cats kept in households has exceeded the number ofcreate an environment in which it is natural for everyone to becomprehensive partnership agreement with Osaka Prefecture. If

handles in the name of the division. The Sash Hardware Divisiondogs, so we decided to develop a businessknowledgeable about the work site and products. The first sign

we can let students interested in manufacturing and the SDGs

is unique in that it takes “rotation” action in the broadest sense

targeting households with cats.

that the “5G methodology” had taken root was when we won athrough special classes and factory tours, we may be able to say

competition and received an order for what we called athat it is a new value we offer to society.

of the word.

Expansion from sash roller to renovation businessTsuji: With the technology for metal“next-generation operator” product. The atmosphere within thefittings to support rotation that the NKC

division changed, and excitement transcended the division.

Group has cultivated over the years, we

Tsuji: The charm of the Sash Hardware Division is that we are
not overly bound by restrictions and can take on various

Nishigaki: Until decades ago, when a window sash wascan contribute to pet safety. When wedamaged, the only way to repair it was to remove the entire

commercialized a cat step five years ago,

window frame from the wall. Then, the cover-up method was

we proved its safety by conducting a

Tsuji: I remember those days well. The competition-winning

introduced. By covering the old sash with a new one, it isdurability test more than 10,000 times,

order started a cycle that was better than ever. Communication

Nishigaki: There are many social problems in

relatively easy to renew the sash. However, the cover construc-assuming a weight of 15 kg. Similar

with the production site became closer. But it wasn’t just that; it

the world. However, there are also a wide variety

tion method produces a large amount of waste material, which

products have emerged. However, ourwas also how Mr. Nishigaki approached every aspect of our dailyof actions we can take. All of us in the division

goes against the recent SDG trend. Therefore, we recommend

quality, backed by our technology, is gaining support, and we arelife, such as making sure that the annual activity policy was

will work together to take action so that we canreplacing the door rollers before the sashes are damaged. If theyseeing an increasing number of repeat customers.

firmly rooted throughout the entire division and promoting a

be a division that the public can rely on for aculture of greetings. It is now so commonplace that it has taken

long time.

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Enforcement of “5G methodology”

Murano: People might say that the petbusiness is no longer rotation-related. But

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* The 5-gen principle is a concept used by manufacturers in Japan that stresses theimportance of the place where relevant activities happen (genba), relevant things(genbutsu), actual conditions (genjitsu), know-how (genri), and rules (gensoku).

challenges. I can’t wait to see the young, mature
employees’ actions.

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SDGs

Continuing to address the challenges of materials and our society

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AND INFRASTRUCTURERESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION
AND PRODUCTION

By providing durable materials that benefit fromour rolling and annealing processes, we arecontributing to the development of industry withthe goal of developing adaptable, persistent,
and flexible technological innovations.

We will provide products that utilize
resources efficiently through rolling
processes requiring no polishing and byimplementing waste reduction efforts in
our production processes, thus employing
resources in the most effective manner.

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The Temma Sheet Metal Division supports society’s safety byprocessing steel materials used for automobiles and housing with its unique rolling technology.
Japan’s Shinkansen bullet trains would not be able to run without them.
Behind this success lies the development of human resources who can think and act independently.

CLIMATE ACTION
In addition to operating our facilities in
the most efficient manner, we will reduce
our global environmental impact bymaking environment-friendly capital
investments.

DECENT WORK AND
ECONOMIC GROWTH
We intend to improve our operational
efficiency by training personnel who canthink and act independently while
improving our employees’ work-lifebalance. We will thus maintain a highgrowth rate while adding even greater
value.

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SDGs

Improving individual strengths to becomea team that can be proud to bea part of the world
Hagino,Division Manager,
Temma Sheet Metal Division

What is the Temma Sheet Metal Division?

Relocation that was not straightforward

because they want to. To this end, I place importance on

up to the trust and expectations for our existing products. Of

individuality. When I speak to them, I try to give them direction,

course, we will go beyond that. We are always thinking about

Hagino: Hagino: The Temma Sheet Metal Division is engaged in

Hagino: In 2021, the entire division relocated to the current Kobe

but when they take action, I praise them and acknowledge them,

how to add new value to our products. One of our technologies

the cold rolling process of steel materials for metal productsPlant. It was a major relocation that involved moving the entire

even if it is a small action.

was recently selected for A-STEP (Adaptable and Seamlessused in automobiles and housing. Our unique rolling technology

division, so I think it was a pretty big event in terms of theenables us to process plates to the thickness requested by our

history of the NKC Group. We brought the equipment used at thecustomers. As we will introduce later, our work is indispensable

old plant directly to the Kobe Plant and were very surprised. The

for the safe operation of the Shinkansen bullet trains. We also

old equipment had become accustomed to the historical soil of

Hagino: Before I became a division manager, I worked as a sales

Austria. We believe that if we can use this as an opportunity tohave a new plant now under construction, and I can say that

Temma, and when we tried to operate it at the new, clean Kobe

representative for the Temma Sheet Metal Division. One of theattract attention from around the world, the added value of ourevery one of our employees is proud of working in this division.

Plant, it did not work properly. We made adjustments in a panic,

Technology transfer Program through target-driven R&D). We

Expectations for division members

are scheduled to make a presentation at an international
conference to be held at the Vienna University of Technology indivision will increase.

and now it is working properly, but at the time, we were really in

Position within NKC

a hurry, worried that the bullet train service would stop.

To fight through the new era

Commitment to human resource development

Hagino: President Nakanishi always keeps his perspective highwithin the headquarters in Temma, Osaka, and was positioned as

Hagino: The Temma Sheet Metal Division has about 50

and is moving forward with overwhelming speed toward thea subcontractor of the Bearing Retainer Division. Today, while

members, including our group company NKC NASSH. These 50

coming new era. We cannot simply try to keep up with his speed.

maintaining close ties with the Bearing Retainer Division, it has

people manufacture materials for bearing retainers used in

What can we do to surpass President Nakanishi? Is there

become a long-established division with a venture spirit. As aalmost all Shinkansen bullet trains. In other words, without us,

anything we can do to surprise him? Only by constantly looking

small division, we cannot grow if we only protect it, and I believe

the Shinkansen bullet train service would not run. I want

it is important to be aggressive to make our presence felt withineveryone in the division to recognize again that we are doing

episodes I remember from that time was when I kept visiting a

the same sense of speed. We will start by improving the factory

the NKC Group and society at large.

something great. Once they gain confidence, the division will

major automobile company for two months. At first, it wasn’t

environment and fostering human resources to solidify thegrow into a proactive organization where people can express

easy to get a job offer. However, thanks to my persistent efforts, I

groundwork. Shortly, we will lead innovations that will surprise

their opinions about anything.

became a candidate for a supplier of fuel cell automobile parts.

society. We will be a

On the other hand, I also believe that we must make our own

What I want to say is not that you should go for it. I want to say

one-of-a-kind team.

choices in life. Ideally, I would like them to work with thethat everyone has a chance, so don’t be afraid to take onawareness that they do not do things because I tell them to but

challenges. If everyone in the division takes pride and confidence

Hagino: Originally, as the name implies, this division was locatedWhat are the selling points of Temma Sheet Metal
Division’s products? What are the selling points ofyour products?
Hagino: We are particular about materials and use our uniquefor opportunities will we be able to build up the NKC Group withmethods for rolling, heat treatment, and cutting. We are proudin their work, I believe that this division will continue to makethat many of our customers support us and say, “I prefer Temma

great strides.

Sheet Metal Division’s products” because of our elaborate
process.
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companies and come back to us. We feel that we have earned

Hagino: Our products have been used since the 0 Series

their trust and appreciation.

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