In addition to ensuring a stable supply of reliable high-quality products, we will strive to contribute to the creation of a sustainable society and to further enhance our corporate value.
Our company has its roots in the production of Tosa Washi paper, a traditional industry of Kochi Prefecture. We have grown as one of the global leaders in our niche, with our separator for aluminum electrolytic capacitors and other products receiving positive reviews from customers all around the world. We were able to achieve that by focusing on a client-oriented approach and staying faithful to our unique and unrivaled manufacturing methods.
The environment surrounding the electronics industry is changing rapidly. We will continue to respond flexibly to the current trends and changes in society by relying on our technological development capabilities to meet our customers' needs and on our production capabilities to ensure a stable supply of reliable high-quality products. We will also continue to work on optimizing our supply chain by sharing the idea of a "Just in Case" approach with all our employees in order to fulfill our duty to ensure a stable supply for the peace of mind of our customers.
In August 2021, we celebrated the 80th anniversary of our founding. We want to continue our work as a company that constantly exceeds all expectations both in terms of customer satisfaction and reliability by staying true to the spirit of ambition, which forms part of our corporate culture. At the same time, we will always remain humble, reminding ourselves that we are still only at the foot of a mountain as we look to the future. In recent years, stakeholders' expectations for corporate CSR and ESG initiatives have been increasing. We are going to improve our corporate governance, contribute to the achievement of the SDGs, and create a safe and secure work environment for our employees with the aim of becoming a company that is loved by its community.
The automotive, ICT, and environment-related fields are expected to achieve rapid growth in the future. These are markets in which we can leverage our strengths, and we are confident that global demand for our products will continue to grow. As a development-oriented company, we will properly respond to the diversifying needs of our customers and also work on the development of functional materials with the goal of creating new value. By actively promoting CSR management, our company will stay in close touch with society as one of its essential organizations.
President
SHUNJI CHIKAMORI