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NATSUME SEISAKUSHO Co., Ltd.
Company Profile2024/01

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Small steps
for a big future

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Fine tools from JapanOUR HISTORY:• Founded more than 75 years ago
since 1946. We have been
established in Hongo area where
many universities line the streets.
And have continued to makeequipment related to animal
experiments.

OUR BELIEFE(OUR EMPLOYEES):• We believe that the growth of
everyone in the company
is the growth of the company,
and we aim to create anenvironment where employees
can work with a sense offulfillment and pride.

• We have been supported bypeople, while the environment
surrounding us has changedsignificantly. We always values
connections with people
and society.

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OUR MISSION:• Life sciences have developed
through the efforts of people
involved in research, but wemust remember there areanimals support them.
• To be close to researchers andexpress gratitude to animals, wewill contribute to animal welfare
and the improvement of theaccuracy of experiments.

3OUR HISTORY
1950

1961

First in Japan
Automatic belt-type
breeding machine
Developed with National
Institute of HealthFirst in Japan
Vitamin B1 Quantifier led tothe discovery of Allithiamine
Developed with Kyoto Univ.

1946
Establishedas sole proprietorship

2011

1951

1952

Company namechanged

Trademarkregistered

1962

2018

Patented
One-handed breast pump: Milk collectionof mice and rats can be performed
without laparotomy of the lactatedoffspring

1992

1996

Became Joint
Osaka R&D
Stock company Lab

1961

1970

First in Japan
Polycarbonate Mice Cage:
dramatically improved bymaterial change from theconventional wooden box. A
long-selling classic product.

First in Japan
Rat tail artery pressure
measuring device: A noninvasive device that canmeasure arterial pressure
with a tail cuff.

Porcine Mini-Porcine Laryngoscope
I-Blade: Inspired by the opinions ofProfessor Otake of Keio University, wehave improved the conventional product.
It is easier to see, easier to hold, andgives shape to the researcher's thoughts.

2009

2019

2021

50th

Osaka
Chikako Natsume 75th
Anniversary Branch Office CEOAnniversary

1993

First in Japan
Small Animal Ventilator: can beused for small animals such as
mice and rats with low
respiratory volume. A successor
with higher performance iscurrently on sale2013

Simple inhalation
anesthesia device for small
animal: Since 2006, three
improvements to improve
its versatility and evolve
into an easy-to-use
anesthesia machine.

2019

First in Japan
Endotracheal spray: possible
to spray viruses andchemical solutions into thetrachea so as not to burden
animals such as mice andrats as much as possible.

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OUR MISSION

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Natsume Seisakusho aims to realize a society inwhich all living creatures can coexist in abundanceLife Sciences Research Areas We Support

For the evolution of medical andpharmaceutical fields,
equipment, and procedure
support system.
••

Drug development,Equipment development, etc.

For safe and high-precisionresearch and experiments••Ecology and other academic
research
Basic experiments, etc.

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For people's safe and healthy
lives•

Safety and toxicity tests, etc.
(Food additives, detergents,insecticides, pesticides, etc.)

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Continue to be a coordinator who is familiar with theindustry and technology to help researchers solve
problems in the best possible way.
There are two main purposes for animal experiments.
1. to maintain people's health through the prevention andtreatment of diseases.
2. to clarify the fundamental question of who humans are.
•In any case, many things can only be understood through experiments using
animals. Under such circumstances, we believe that the accuracy of experiments
will be improved by preventing animals from feeling unnecessary stress, and webelieve that what we should do is to practice animal welfare.

•Properly understanding the contents of experiments, animal species, related laws
and guidelines, and providing appropriate equipment and services is the form ofanimal welfare that we, as equipment manufacturers, can do.

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Working in Society
In order to promote the development of a world-classexperimental environment and support the ideal evolution of life sciences,
we actively support the activities of industry associations.
•Animal experiments are supported not only by researchers, butalso by various stakeholders such as communities that encourage
information sharing, animal breeders and companies that provide
food, equipment and prepare the environment.

•The organizations and study groups in various industries support
this.

•Although Natsume Seisakusho is an equipment manufacturer, weactively help various industry groups and study groups by holding
practical training sessions, wet hand instructors, explaining how tohandle equipment, and helping with its operation. We believethat what we can do is not only to provide equipment, but also tohelp revitalize the industry itself.

•All in order to create an environment where appropriate animal
testing can be conducted.

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Our Business

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Please tell us not "what you want" but "what you want to do.
We will propose products that not only solve your problems with products, but also fulfill
the things you want to do.
In addition to the development of 700 original products, we have expanded
our business into a wide range of overseas brands and OEM products.

• We respond to your requests from "Do you
have something like this?" to "Make something
like this!“

Surgical/autopsy
instruments

Simulator of animal
experimental technique

Natsume Rat

Marmoaset cage

• Together, we plan, design, develop togive shape to idea with a wide range ofcoordination capabilities.

IVC

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Rotary Cage
Washer

Negative Pressure
Breeding Rack8Our Business

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In order to conduct safer and higher-quality experiments and research,
we respond to a variety of requests such as improving procedures and compliancewith laws and regulations, as well as budgets.
• From the design, implementation, andequipment selection of research facilities toproposals for operation methods, we will help
you manage the facility and succeed inexperiments and research.

Stability• In order to enable experiments andresearch that are friendly to both humans
and animals, we not only provide facilities
and equipment, but also support theresolution of various requests and issues
with comprehensive solutions andservices.

Simplicity

Reliability

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Customer
Satisfaction

Action Guidelines• Customer satisfaction: Always think about
what is really needed

Achieving
highquality

Social
Welfare &Compliance• Achieving High Quality: Spare no effort inquality control and product improvement• Social Welfare and Compliance withLaws and Regulations: Comply with social
rules, respect customs and cultures,and contribute to local communities.
• Animal Welfare: Approaching social
movements with compassion for animals

AnimalWelfare

EmployeeWellbeing• Employee Wellbeing: Supporting thepride and motivation of everyone,
including those involved.
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Philosophy: Work together for the future of life scienceto create “Human-animal-friendly manufacturing”

Vision: Pleasure to hear customers say, "Let's ask
Natsume Seisakusho first."
Employees who work with pride and brilliance
contribute to societyChikako NatsumePresident
Natsume Seisakusho Co., Ltd.
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