C O R P O R AT E P R O F I L E

Head Office 762 Mesaki-cho, Fuchu-shi, Hiroshima-ken 726-8628, JapanTEL 81-847-41-1111
Tokyo Branch 5-2-8 Toshima, Kita-ku, Tokyo 114-8518, JapanTEL 81-3-3927-5541
https://www.ryobi-group.co.jp/
Ryobi Limited. All Rights Reserved.

March 2024
©RYOBI LIMITED 2024 Printed in JapanRyobi is all around you,making an enjoyable,
comfortable daily lifestyle possible.
Since its establishment as a die casting manufacturer in December 1943,
Ryobi Limited has accumulated innovative technologies by making
primarily a wide range of components for the automobile industry.
Ryobi has leveraged these technologies and drawn on its experience todiversify into the manufacture of builders’ hardware and printing equipment.

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TECHNOLOGY
provides the inventive
impetus behind all Ryobi
products and services

TRUST

forms the foundation of
Ryobi’s management

CONTENTS
A Message from the Management ................................... 4
Technology ......................................................................... 6
Trust .................................................................................... 8
Challenge ............................................................................ 10
Business Overview ............................................................ 12
Die Castings .................................................................. 14
Builders’ Hardware ....................................................... 18

CHALLENGE

unites Ryobi employees
in their mission

Printing Equipment ...................................................... 20
In Harmony with Society ................................................... 22
Global Network .................................................................. 24
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A MESSAGE FROM THE MANAGEMENT<Corporate Philosophy>

Create a Sound and Dynamic
Corporation through Technology,
Trust and Challenge

Amid rapid change in the corporate business environment, forecasting the future has become
increasingly difficult. Reflecting shifting social and economic circumstances, values, and rules,
companies are being called on to institute reforms aimed at achieving sustainable growth.
Guided by its corporate philosophy, “Create a sound and dynamic corporation through technology,

business partners, and employees find their association with Ryobi rewarding.
We intend to continue to create and distribute products and services that contribute to a higher
standard of living and a better quality of life, thereby deepening society's trust in Ryobi. In addition,reflecting the Ryobi Group's ongoing commitment to being a “sound and dynamic corporation,” we willtrust and challenge,” the Ryobi Group seeks to establish itself as an indispensable corporate

continue to pursue the development of innovative technologies, products, and services, and pave thecitizen by responding to the needs of customers and society in general with innovative top-quality

way to a better tomorrow. We humbly request your continued understanding and support.

products and services. Along with developing its die casting business in tandem with its finishedproducts, Ryobi will continue to make every effort to ensure that its customers, shareholders,

Akira Urakami
President and CEO
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TECHNOLOGYTECHNOLOGY

provides the inventive impetus
behind all Ryobi products andservices

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RELIABLE TECHNOLOGYRYOBI’S ROOTS ARE IN DIE CASTINGS

Ryobi’s efforts to contribute to a higher standard of living and a better quality of life arebased on technology. Since its foundation, Ryobi has steadily accumulated technologies inmaterials development as well as advanced casting and machining. These havecontributed to our collective strength and corporate agility, and as Ryobi’s invaluable
resources, bear fruit in both die cast and other finished products.

Ryobi die castings are backed by our original, vertically integrated system from die design
and fabrication through casting, machining and final assembly. Ryobi’s capabilities cover
the global needs of our customers and make us a world-leading die casting manufacturer.
At the forefront of the changing demands of the times, Ryobi is developing proprietary
technologies to make die cast products lighter and of higher-quality.

CONTINUOUSLY IDENTIFYING NEEDS ANDCARVING OUT PATHS TO INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIESWEALTH OF TECHNOLOGY FOSTERS DIVERSIFICATION
INTO VARIOUS FINISHED PRODUCTS

Ryobi places the highest priority on technology in the creation of its products andservices,maintains a market focus, and pays continuous attention to satisfying the needsof its customers. Firm and tenacious in its approach, Ryobi takes action having given fullconsideration to the scientific viewpoint. Persistently seeking innovation in its corporate
activities, from R&D, production, sales to management, Ryobi enhances advanced
technologies with a clear vision of the future.

Built upon a base of technology and experience accumulated in die castings,
Ryobi’s technologies in builders’ hardware and printing equipment are solid.
Original, proprietary mechanisms achieve high performance and superior
durability in door closers and other builders’ hardware. We also supply
high-precision, multi-functional printing systems that combine Internet ofThings (IoT), automation and labor-saving technologies. In each field,
our dependable technologies are built in.

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TRUST

TRUST

forms the foundation of
Ryobi’s management

ATTACHING THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE TO TRUST IS TYPICALLY RYOBI

PROACTIVELY WIDENING THE CIRCLE OF TRUST

Trust forms the foundation of Ryobi’s management. We believe in the importance of maintaining a high level of trust with society. In all of our corporate activities, we strive toensure that our customers, shareholders, business partners and all stakeholders find theirexperience in dealing with Ryobi a rewarding one.

In its die casting business, Ryobi has dispatched engineers to some customer locations toprovide a variety of technical proposals from the product development stage. This close
cooperation helps us strengthen bonds with our valued customers. In its finishedproducts, Ryobi is taking proactive measures to widen this circle of trust through anenhanced service network, product training workshops and exhibitions.

A DYNAMIC ORGANIZATION THAT REFLECTS THE ORIGINALITY AND
CREATIVITY OF ITS EMPLOYEESRyobi is endeavoring to further strengthen its relationship of trust with society by managing its business with soundness and integrity, as well as by establishing an energetic
organization that values individuality. By deepening their communication with customers
and society, each and every one of Ryobi’s employees is helping to disseminate widelyand accurately the Company’s philosophy and initiatives.

8“RYOBI,” A TRUSTWORTHY BRAND
Ryobi's mission is to create a higher standard of living and a better
quality of life. Aiming to win the support of a broad range ofcustomers for the RYOBI brand and to be worthy of their trust, we
aspire to deliver products and services that go beyond customer
expectations and help ensure an affluent society. Our corporate
message "Beyond Ideals and Dreams" is intended to convey thisaspiration and our business approach to achieving this end.

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CHALLENGE

CHALLENGE

unites Ryobi employees
in their mission

MEETING THE CHALLENGES OF THE FUTURE
WITH ENHANCED INTELLECT AND SPIRIT
Ryobi employees are expanding and deepening their knowledge, maintaining a global view
and proactively and valiantly accepting challenges outside their respective areas of expertise and entering unknown areas as they pave the way to the future. By enhancing theirintellects and training their minds, they are at the same time enhancing their spirit and ability to take action toward new goals. Ryobi employees are united in their mission: toconfront the incessant global challenges of the future head on.

FACING UP TO THE CHALLENGE: CREATING A RANGE OF PRODUCTS
WITH AN EYE TOWARD A BETTER TOMORROW
Ryobi’s extensive product range has a presence in many fields related to everyday living.
These products are the crystallization of advanced technology and visions of the future.
New technology always brings new opportunities, and we vigorously engage in the
research and development of technologies that will pave the way to a better tomorrow.

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CREATING HIGHER QUALITY
Ryobi was quick to introduce 3-D simulation, analysis technologies and CAD/CAM
systems that permit the speedy and timely design and development of high-quality products. We are working to optimize the efficiency of our entire production system by
optimizing our production and procurement systems from a global perspective.

MAKING COMFORT IN ABUNDANCE A REALITYAs they contribute to energy and resource savings and safeguard the environment, thescope of applications for die cast products will expand. Ryobi’s finished product businesses have created proprietary technologies in builders’ hardware and printing equipment. In
each of these areas, we continue to conduct R&D into new technologies and materials.
We want our technology to play a role in everyday life, and to expand trust in our products
in many aspects of ordinary living. We are working to create a higher standard of living anda better quality of life.

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BUSINESS OVERVIEW

BUILDERS’ HARDWARE
Ryobi supplies builders’ hardware to make homes and offices safe and comfortable, including
door closers and sliding door closers that shut doors quietly and securely every time, as well as
automatic door controllers and air-conditioning controllers.

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DIE CASTINGSPRINTING EQUIPMENT

Ryobi leads the world in die casting manufacturing and supplies a wide range of products,
including cylinder blocks, transmission cases, and chassis for the automobile industry.

Ryobi offers multi-functional offset printing presses that produce catalogs, posters,
magazines, packaging and other high-quality graphic printed material speedily and tohigh precision levels. We provide proprietary high-quality printing presses and services tocustomers around the world.

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Battery case

Motor case coverIn-vehicle battery charger case

DIE CASTINGS

Subframe

Cylinder blockTransmission case

Suspension member

Differential retainer

Aluminum die castings are light, durable and offer superior recyclability.
These products help to make automobiles lighter and have contributed
to a circular economy as an effective technology for the protection of theenvironment, including the conservation of energy and resources.
Based on its technological expertise and experience accumulated overmany years, Ryobi uses its collective strength and corporate agility tosupply high-quality die castings, mainly to the automobile industry.
In responding to diversifying needs, we continue to explore new die
casting frontiers.

WORLD-LEADING DIE CASTINGMANUFACTURER
Ryobi die castings have been instrumental in making automobiles lighter. Thanks to the provision of an extensive
range of die-cast auto parts, such as cylinder blocks, transmission cases, subframes and other chassis parts, andelectric car parts, Ryobi is highly acclaimed for its technological strength and quality by automobile manufacturers
around the world. As one of the world’s top-class die
casting manufacturers, Ryobi is meeting global needs forlighter automobiles.

VERTICAL INTEGRATION AND QUICK RESPONSE:QUALITY ASSURANCE IN CONFORMITY WITH
INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS (ISO)Ryobi is able to accurately respond to customer demands
in a prompt and speedy manner as a result of its verticallyintegrated system, long-established technological expertise, collective strength and corporate agility. Quality
management and quality assurance systems, which havebeen certified as conforming to both ISO 9001 international standards and automotive industry-specific IATF 16949
standards, serve to strengthen and enrich quality control
aspects.

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TOWARD LIGHTER, HIGHER QUALITY DIE CASTPRODUCTS AND ADAPTION TO THE WIDESPREADUSE OF ELECTRIC VEHICLESThe superior properties of aluminum and magnesium
alloys are fueling growth in die casting applications. We
are undertaking the development of innovative technologies and new manufacturing methods from every
conceivable angle in response to demand for further
weight reduction, higher quality and improved compatibility with electric vehicles.

CONSTRUCTIVE TECHNICAL PROPOSALS FROM
CLOSER COOPERATION WITH CUSTOMERSAs one aspect of “concurrent engineering,” we have dispatched engineers to some customer locations to provide
technological proposals from the development stage,
which supports our customers‘ product development. In
addition, our analysis technologies, including CAE-based
structural analysis as well as metal flow and solidification
analyses, help to optimize product geometries. In CAD/
CAM systems, we are actively promoting 3-D systems,
and are working to reduce die development and fabrication
times.

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PROPRIETARY VERTICALLY INTEGRATED SYSTEMGLOBAL OPERATIONS

Die casting means technologies and products instantly created when molten metal such as aluminum alloy is poured
into a precision die at high speed and under high pressure. Ryobi is a world leader in this field, based on a proprietaryvertically integrated system from die design and fabrication through casting, machining and final assembly.

United Kingdom

Manufacture of die cast products
begins with the design of the die.
Die designers, die engineers and

DIE
DESIGN

HOEI INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.
RYOBI (SHANGHAI) SALES, LTD.

casting engineers collaborate todecide on best procedures, thedesign being completed quickly andaccurately by computer.

Based on the design blueprint, state-

DIE
FABRICATION

of-the-art machine tools andproprietary technologies are used tocreate the highly precise die.

The die is placed in the die castingmachine, and molten alloy fed in at

CASTINGhigh speed and under high pressure,instantaneously creating the die cast-

Ryobi meets the demand for die cast products from
customers around the world. In 1985, Ryobi became thefirst Japanese die casting manufacturer to establish U.S.
production facilities. Equipped with more than 30 largesized die casting machines with pressure ratings of
between 2,500 tons and 3,500 tons, this state-of-the-art
factory, which primarily serves the automobile industry,is currently experiencing favorable growth. Having further expanded production capacity by establishingproduction bases in the United Kingdom, China, Mexico,and Thailand, Ryobi now supplies top-quality die castproducts to automobile manufacturers worldwide. At
our production bases in Japan, we aim to further
improve productivity in part by promoting automation
and utilizing the Internet of Things (IoT). Ryobi continues
to deepen and broaden relationships with the world's
automobile manufacturers and its other customers.

ing.

ALU MI N U M DI E CASTI N G TO LI G HTEN AU TO MO BI LE WEI G HTThis is then machined, surface treat-

MACHINING AND
FINAL ASSEMBLY

ed and assembled according tocustomer requirements.

Precision testing is conducted ateach processing stage, including the

QUALITY
INSPECTION

3-D measurement of the product’s

As electric vehicles gain traction amid a global trend
toward decarbonization, automotive parts need to
become even lighter. Ryobi is developing new technologies and manufacturing methods for aluminum die
casting to meet these needs for lighter electric vehicles. Electric vehicles are heavier than conventional
vehicles mainly because of their batteries and electronic components, necessitating improved fuel andpower efficiency to increase their driving distances.
Ryobi mainly supplies housing parts, such as battery
and motor cases, as well as body and chassis parts,
such as subframes and shock towers. Going forward,
we will continue to meet needs for lighter electricvehicles by switching to aluminum materials andexpanding the use of aluminum parts, thereby contributing to the realization of a sustainable society.

Rear subframe

Front subframe

Battery case

Shock tower

Roof post

Roof post

dimensions, allied with X-ray andSide member

strength testing.

Tunnel top
Torque box

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Rear-end post

Hinge pillar

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Sliding door closer
Door closer

GEOPRO concealed door closer

Pivot hinge

BUILDERS’ HARDWARE
Ryobi leads the market for door closers, utilizing sophisticated casting andmachining technologies honed from its die casting expertise, and is creating
new frontiers in beauty and functionality. From the home to the office, weare offering door closers and other architectural hardware that support a
comfortable lifestyle and emphasize safety.

“Doorman” door closer

OPENING A NEW HISTORY IN DOOR CLOSERS
Our door closers offer exceptional durability and attractive
appearance. In 1963, Ryobi commercialized the first die
cast door closer, to widespread acclaim. Numerous hit
products have followed, featuring original mechanisms
with superior functionality and new aluminum alloys thatenhance durability. Among these, “Doorman” has revitalized the image of door closers with its ease of installationand interior-oriented, attractive design.

RYOBI BUILDERS’ HARDWARE FINDSWIDESPREAD FACILITY APPLICATION
Ryobi’s “ENESAVER” air-conditioning controller ensures
comfortable temperatures in offices, hospitals andhotels, and provides comfortable living spaces as well.
Sliding door closers designed from the barrier-free pointof view are necessary for hospital patients and the elderly, and help to enhance safety. In addition, our builders’hardware includes door guards, hinges and other architectural hardware.

Various architectural hardware

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PURSUIT OF COMFORTABLE RESIDENCES
AND OFFICES
Ryobi aspires to play an essential role in everyday life
based on a lifestyle-oriented mind-set and reliable technology. We aim to provide the ultimate in comfort forresidences, offices and other spaces, and are developing
products that are not only functional and safe, but which
also adhere to barrier-free and other design principles tocontribute to the realization of an inclusive society.
Among these products, the automatic door controller,
RUCAD, is drawing growing attention as it enables easy
door opening and closing for wheelchair users as well as
people whose hands are occupied, such as when carrying baggage.
With regard to quality, Ryobi acquired certification
under ISO 9001, an international standard for quality
management systems, creating more progress toward
establishing a structure for delivering products capable of
ensuring customer satisfaction.
“RUCAD” automaticdoor controller“ENESAVER” air-conditioning
controller

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A1-plus-size offset printing press

PRINTING EQUIPMENT
In the field of sheet-fed offset printing presses, RYOBI MHI Graphic
Technology Ltd. strives to achieve high-precision multi-color and offer otheradvanced printing technologies. RYOBI MHI Graphic Technology has a
product lineup with a wide variety of printing presses ranging from smallto large-format and develops and manufactures products to meet growing
demands related to digitization and the environment. The Company
markets RMGT brand products in Japan as well as over 170 other countries
worldwide, helping create a prosperous and colorful society.

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT FOCUSES ON SPEED
OF OPERATION, AUTOMATION, LABOR SAVINGS,QUALITY AND EASE OF OPERATION
Printing presses consist of thousands ofprecision parts; they
are essentially aggregations of mechanisms.
By combining longaccumulated die casting
precision processing
and production technologies and fusing
them with electronic and digital technologies, we havecreated high-speed, automated and labor-saving printingpresses. We are developing products supported byuncompromising quality control to produce high-quality
yet easy-to-use products.

EARNING SOCIETY’S TRUST THROUGH
RELIABLE TECHNOLOGY
Product quality is not the only benchmark for our
printing equipment; we are also developing productsthat take environmental impact fully into consideration.
During the printing process, our products requireless ink, organic solvent and paper for print tests, inaddition to offering automation and labor-saving featuresthat contribute to reducing energy and resource
consumption.

AUTOMATED PRINTING OPERATIONS VIASMART ASSIST PRINTING
Our "Smart Assist Printing" functions support automatedprinting operations to help resolve issues confronting
the printing industry, such as those associated with thesuccession of operator techniques and worker shortages. Today, the burden placed on operators has becomeheavier than ever before, with the trend toward multiple
job orders with small lots. Our diverse functions mitigate
this burden, with a single tap on the screen automatically initiating various processes ranging from preparation,
test printing, color management and other quality management to final run. Thus, Smart Assist Printing not only
enhances productivity but also helps printing frontlines
lessen their dependence on particular human skills.

SUPPORTING CUSTOMERS' SWITCH TO SMART
FACTORIES
We have built an operation work flow that connects various machines and processes needed for product printed
documents through a network, for everything from preprocesses to printing and post processes. The Company
also visualizes production and realizes optimization. We
support printing companies’ switch to smart factories.
The Company is working to reduce the manpower needed for transporting paper by utilizing automatic guided
vehicles (AGVs).

PROMOTING A SUSTAINABLE PRINTING
INDUSTRY
In 2022, we established the RMGT Consortium, which
promotes partnerships transcending corporate boundaries to provide the printing industry with new value andempower printing companies to realize the United
Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Printing presses being manufactured20

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IN HARMONY WITH SOCIETY

Real Affluence to be Sharedwith People and Society

RYOBI GROUP CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) MANAGEMENTPROMOTING FURTHER SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION ACTIVITIESGuided by its corporate philosophy, "Create a sound and dynamic corporation through technology, trust and challenge,"
Ryobi Group has as the basis of its management the fulfillment of its corporate social responsibility. To this end, Ryobi
Group aims for the creation of sustainable corporate value and the realization of a better society. We are endeavoring toremain a company that not only pursues profit through fair competition, but also one that is well-liked, trusted andperceived to be useful by society at large.

Ryobi energetically encourages its employees' social contributions, which involve
participation in aluminum can salvage campaigns, cleaning activities around ourplants and offices, as well as blood drives. Furthermore, the Ryobi Social Contribution Foundation, a nonprofit organization (NPO), donates goods, provides funding anddispatches volunteers to social welfare and NPOs as well as volunteer and othergroups.

CONCERN FOR THE GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT
Environmental protection efforts

COEXISTENCE WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIESSocial contribution activities

COMPLIANCE WITH STATUTORY REGULATIONS, ETHICS, ETC.

CORPORATEPHILOSOPHY

Corporate
Soci a l
Responsi b i l i ty

Promoting compliance

IMPROVING CUSTOMER SATISFACTION LEVELSSupplying customer-centered products and services

ENSURING MUTUAL PROSPERITY WITH SUPPLIERS
Promoting fair transactions

IMPROVING EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION LEVELS, PROMOTINGSAFETY AND HEALTH
Creating harmonious, supportive workplaces

COMMUNICATION WITH STAKEHOLDERS
Active disclosure of corporate information

STRIVING FOR THE REALIZATION OF A SUSTAINABLE SOCIETY
The Ryobi Group has set environmental targets in line with its Environmental Policy.
With the Environmental Preservation Committee playing a central role, we implement energy and resource conservation measures while working to reduce waste
and CO2 emissions. Moreover, we promote multilateral initiatives including the introduction of facilities with superior environmental performance and the utilization ofrenewable energy. With an eye to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, we will thus
contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.
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VALUE THE TRUST AND GOODWILL OF SOCIETY
To be widely trusted by society, we must maintain a corporate structure in which
corporate activities are conducted equitably, ethically, and in compliance with statutory regulations. Placing importance on compliance we therefore established theRyobi Compliance Committee to promote and ensure compliance. Ryobi is working
to ensure that its corporate activities meet the highest ethical principles, as outlinedin the Ryobi Charter of Corporate Behavior.

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GLOBAL NETWORKGroup Companies in Japan① RYOBI MIRASAKA CO.
		❶ RYOBI DIE CASTING (USA), INC.

Die casting manufacturing

		② RYOBI MITSUGI CO.
		

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❶ Head Office		❸ Toranomon OfficeAluminum forged product manufacturing and sales⑥ RYOBI MHI GRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY LTD.

❹ Osaka Branch		Printing equipment and related product manufacturing and sales

Domestic Sales Offices : 7⑥

SapporoSendai		

Die casting manufacturing❸ RYOBI ALUMINIUM CASTING (UK), LIMITED		

Die casting manufacturing and sales❹ RYOBI DIE CASTING DALIAN CO., LTD.

Secondary aluminum alloy bullion manufacturing and sales⑤ HOEI INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.

❷ Tokyo Branch❷Cast aluminum and die casting manufacturing and sales④ IKUNO CO.

RYOBI LIMITEDDie casting manufacturing and sales❷ RDCM, S. DE R.L. DE C.V.

Plastic molding and die casting manufacturing③ TOKYO LIGHT ALLOY CO., LTD.
		Group Companies Overseas		

Die casting and die manufacturing and sales❺ RYOBI DIE CASTING CHANGZHOU CO., LTD.
		Die casting manufacturing and sales❻ RYOBI DIE CASTING (THAILAND) CO., LTD.
		Die casting manufacturing and sales❼ RYOBI (SHANGHAI) SALES, LTD.

⑦ ASAHI SANGYO CO.

				Insurance agency

Die casting and die sales⑧ RYOBI LAND DEVELOPMENT LTD.

Hamamatsu

		NagoyaGolf course management⑨ RYOBI LIFE SERVICES LTD.

Toyama		

Nursery school management

Hiroshima
Fukuoka❺ Hiroshima Plant❻ Hiroshima East Plant❼ Shizuoka Plant❽ Kikugawa Plant

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