Environmental Conservation at Locations in Japan

1 Kanazawacho, Kakogawa, Hyogo 675-0137, Japan
Tel +81-79-436-1111 Fax +81-79-436-1400

Main products
Steel plate, hot-rolled steel sheet, cold-rolled steel sheet, surface-treated steel sheet, wire rod

Koichiro Shibata
General Manager
Kakogawa Works

All employees work in tandem to reinforce the foundations of production: safety, environmental friendliness and disaster prevention. Adapting to changes in the social and business environments, we're making efforts to save energy and reduce waste. We will contribute to society by providing distinctive, high-quality products and promote harmony with community residents by reducing our environmental impact and communicating with the public in various ways.

2 Nadahama Higashicho, Nada-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 657-0863, Japan
Tel +81-78-882-8030 Fax +81-78-882-8290

Main products
Steel wire rod and bar

Koji Fujii
General Manager
Kobe Works

As an urban steelworks in Kobe, we are always mindful of our relationship with the local community and make every effort to preserve the environment. We will continue to develop our human resources so that we can build an environmentally strong, disaster-capable organizational structure, striving to be a safe, reliable steelworks.

3-1 Araicho Shinhama 2-chome, Takasago, Hyogo 676-8670, Japan
Tel +81-79-445-7111 Fax +81-79-445-7231

Main products
Steel castings and forgings, titanium products, steel powder, industrial machinery, compressors, equipment for the energy and nuclear fields

Masamichi Takeuchi
General Manager
Takasago Works

We contribute to society by supplying distinctive "Only One" products worldwide. We remain mindful of issues of safety, the environment, disaster prevention and compliance, while continuing to implement activities to reduce environmental impact in our pursuit of environmentally conscious manufacturing.

46 Marushimacho, Amagasaki, Hyogo 660-0086, Japan
Tel +81-6-6418-2621 Fax +81-6-6418-6701

Main products
Guardrails, bridge railing, grating, anti-slip steel sheet, aluminum road material

Masanori Kajiwara
Deputy General Manager
Manufacturing Division

We obtained Eco-Action 21 EMS (Environmental Management System) certification in 2008 and in 2012 expanded activities to all of our branches and sales offices. We will continue to make steady improvements through EMS activities to reduce environmental impact and preserve the local environment.

10-1 Nakahamacho, Amagasaki, Hyogo 660-0091, Japan
Tel +81-6-6411-1071 Fax +81-6-6411-9644

Main products
Steel and processed steel products for prestressed concrete (PC), galvanized steel wire, steel wire for springs

Rikio Hashimoto
Managing Director

Worry is still great this summer over the possibility of power supply shortages due to damage caused by the 2011 earthquake and nuclear disaster. In the previous fiscal year, we contracted with an energy service company to implement a number of equipment upgrades to increase efficiency and reduce power consumption. We have already benefitted from significant energy savings and will continue to implement new plans for further, sound results.

128 Onoecho Imafuku, Kakogawa, Hyogo 675-0027, Japan
Tel +81-79-424-2681 Fax +81-79-424-2686

Main products
General-purpose wire rope, special wire rope, processed rope products, other secondary wire rod products

Shinichi Maeda
Managing Director

The Onoe Works carries out activities based on an environmental policy of saving energy and resources. In fiscal 2013 we were able to lower the energy consumption rate. We will continue to strive to implement activities in line with Eco Action 21 and further reduce environmental impact.

13-1 Chofu Minatomachi, Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi 752-0953, Japan
Tel +81-83-246-3781 Fax +81-83-245-1092

Main products
Seamless stainless steel tube, precision tube, specialty tube, titanium tube

Yoshinori Ojima
Director & General Manager
Shimonoseki Works

We are working on reducing our environmental impact, with a view toward sustainable development. In fiscal 2013 we achieved results through hard initiatives such as saving energy, as well as soft initiatives such as the strengthening of environmental management at subcontracting companies. We will strive in the future to make regular improvements.

17 Futamata Shinmachi, Ichikawa, Chiba 272-0002, Japan
Tel +81-47-328-6551 Fax +81-47-328-6558

Main products
High strength bolts (torque converters, high tensile strength bolts)

Yoshihiro Mitani
General Manager
Production Department

Since acquiring Eco Action 21 certification in 2007 we have continuously rolled out activities for both plant and sales offices. The in-house surface treatment of wire rod that began in 2012 is proceeding smoothly and greatly reduces the energy we previously used for transportation to and from a subcontractor located about 150 km away.

11-70 Kisaki 5-chome, Akashi, Hyogo 673-0037, Japan
Tel +81-78-923-8678 Fax +81-78-923-8397

Main products
Refractory bricks, various unshaped refractories

Hidenori Tada
General Manager
Akashi Plant

We are actively implementing activities in line with Eco-Action 21 focused on saving energy and reducing industrial waste. Through activities to reduce peak power consumption and promote recycling, we strive for continual improvements to reduce our environmental impact and preserve the local environment.

2835-7 Honami, Bizen, Okayama 705-0033, Japan
Tel +81-869-67-0011 Fax +81-869-67-1346

Main products
Refractory bricks, various unshaped refractories

Yutaka Nakano
General Manager
Bizen Plant

Through activities in line with Eco-Action 21 activities we actively strive to save energy, conserve water, and reduce and recycle industrial waste. Our employees are committed to working together on making continual improvements to reduce environmental impact and create a factory that prospers in unison with the local community.

11-1 Nishiki Nakamachi, Kaizuka, Osaka 597-8501, Japan
Tel +81-72-432-9251 Fax +81-72-432-2339

Main products
Wire rope, steel wire

Shinichi Maeda
Managing Director & General Manager
Nishikihama Works

As our plant is located next to the sea, we take the utmost care to control the quality of our wastewater. In fiscal 2013, we strove to reuse waste hydrochloric acid. We also reduced energy consumption by switching to low-energy LED lighting in the plant. In this fiscal year we will continue to focus on recycling and energy-saving measures.

10-15 Hachimanmachi 3-chome, Imizu, Toyama 934-8502, Japan
Tel +81-766-84-3181 Fax +81-766-84-3468

Main products
Special steel forgings (die steel, plastic mold steel, other precision forged steels), special rolled steel

Yasuaki Kurushima
Managing Director & General Manager,
Toyama Works

Because our works faces the sea, we consider controlling risks related to wastewater to be an extremely important aspect of reducing our environmental impact. We are also striving to improve environmental communications and increase understanding in the community about the Works, for instance by publishing environmental reports, holding facility tours for local government bodies, and participating in beautification campaigns.

7 Kanazawacho, Kakogawa, Hyogo 675-0137, Japan
Tel +81-79-436-1500 Fax +81-79-435-1626

Main products
Coke, coke oven gas, chemical products

Kunio Ishikawa
General Manager
Kakogawa Factory

Dedicated to building a safe and reliable factory, the Kakogawa Factory makes every effort to reduce its environmental impact, working to save energy and recycle waste as well as to prevent air and water pollution. The Kakogawa Factory aims to be a company that is trusted by the local community.

2 Nadahama Higashicho, Nada-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 657-0863, Japan
Tel +81-78-882-8036 Fax +81-78-882-8037

Main products
Wholesale power supply

Takashi Miki
Director

Our goal is to earn public trust in our power station through the stable supply of elecricity. At our urban power station, surrounded by a beautiful mountain range and harbor in the city of Kobe, all employees are dedicated to activities that preserve the environment. We aim for stable operations through thorough equipment maintenance.

8264-7 Shinminato, Tamashima Otoshima, Kurashiki, Okayama 713-8013, Japan
Tel +81-86-523-0135 Fax +81-86-523-0137

Main products
Large titanium alloy and nickel alloy forgings for aerospace and power generation use

Masayuki Okano
President & Representative Director

Our plant entered operation in April 2013, and mass production of airframe parts is scheduled to begin in fiscal 2014. Utilizing innovative technologies and one of the world's largest hydraulic forging presses, we aim to contribute to lighter forged parts and the reduced use of rare metals. We will also continue to pursue measures to increase trust from the community, abiding by environmental partnership agreements with Kurashiki City and incorporating community cleanup activities into our yearly schedule.

100-1 Miyamae, Fujisawa, Kanagawa 251-8551, Japan
Tel +81-466-20-3111 Fax +81-466-20-3115

Main products
Flux-cored wire, welding robot systems

Akira Hasegawa
General Manager
Fujisawa Plant

Our environmentally friendly activities focus on priority areas such as thorough environmental inspection of facilities, energy-saving measures, waste reduction, and appropriate management of chemical substances. We also aim to increase awareness of our environmental management system (EMS) through activities to coexist and work in harmony with the local community, such as all-employee participation in community cleanups around the plant.

2-19 Higashi-Unobecho, Ibaraki, Osaka 567-0879, Japan
Tel +81-72-621-2111 Fax +81-72-621-2015

Main products
Covered welding electrodes, flux-cored wire, mixed flux

Yukio Hida
General Manager
Ibaraki Plant

We are continuing to work on environmental measures to minimize and recycle waste as well as reduce levels of dust. In fiscal 2014, we will pursue systematic maintenance for aging equipment, reduce unnecessary waste, and carry out activities to reduce environmental risks.

6400-1 Saijocho Misonou, Higashi-Hiroshima, Hiroshima 739-0024, Japan
Tel +81-82-423-3311 Fax +81-82-420-0038

Main products
Covered welding electrodes

Hiroshi Ikegami
General Manager
Saijo Plant

We practice environmental management in line with Eco-Action 21 in an effort to reduce the environmental impact of our business activities. In fiscal 2013, we made excellent headway in reducing the energy consumption rate. In fiscal 2014, we will strive to further reduce energy consumption, waste, wastewater and chemical substances.

3-36 Osadanocho, Fukuchiyama, Kyoto 620-0853, Japan
Tel +81-773-27-2131 Fax +81-773-27-6358

Main products
Solid welding wire

Katsuyuki Sako
General Manager
Fukuchiyama Plant

In fiscal 2013, we made efforts to reduce our environmental impact, including raising recycling rates and implementing stronger measures to prevent the leakage of chemical substances offsite. We are committed to reducing our environmental impact further through a wide range of future measures to reduce waste, recycle resources, and increase the environmental awareness of employees through repeated training.

682 Hidakacho Iwanaka, Toyooka, Hyogo 669-5302, Japan
Tel +81-796-42-1212 Fax +81-796-42-1218

Main products
Backing material for welding, high functional odor removal filters

Tadahiro Murata
General Manager
Hidaka Plant

Aiming to create an upward spiral of increasingly environmentally friendly manufacturing and sales, the Hidaka Plant, including the head office and sales department, joined in carrying out Eco-Action 21-based activities from the second half of fiscal 2012. With the drastic rise of energy costs, saving energy, in particular, is of critical importance.

1028-12 Mitsuita, Kita-ku, Okayama, Okayama 709-2105, Japan
Tel +81-867-24-4181 Fax +81-867-24-4340

Main products
Submerged arc welding flux

Hideki Yamamoto
President

We are working in-house to reduce waste from raw materials at its source and increase recycling. At the same time, we are pursuing discussions with the city over relaxing targets set under pollution control agreements. We believe that more environmentally friendly production leads to greater profitability.

No. 2 Kogyo Danchi, 15 Kinugaoka, Moka, Tochigi 321-4367, Japan
Tel +81-285-82-4111 Fax +81-285-84-0231

Main products
Aluminum sheet and strip

Takumi Fujii
General Manager
Moka Plant

We strive to contribute to society by supplying environmentally friendly products and to reduce energy consumption and waste during manufacturing. In fiscal 2014 we will work to reduce CO₂ emissions by switching to alternative energy sources, further improve our recycling rate, and otherwise commit to reducing our environmental burden. We will also continue efforts to coexist and work in harmony with the community.

14-1 Chofu Minatomachi, Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi 752-0953, Japan
Tel +81-83-246-1211 Fax +81-83-246-1271

Main products
Aluminum extrusions, aluminum fabricated products, copper sheet and strip

Nobuaki Isono
General Manager
Chofu Works

Having obtained certification under the Yamaguchi Prefectural Government's Eco-Factory scheme, we are making efforts to reduce waste and environmental impact as well as coexist and work in harmony with the local community. In fiscal 2014, all employees will work together to pursue activities that further reduce energy consumption.

1100 Daiancho Umedo, Inabe, Mie 511-0284, Japan
Tel +81-594-77-0330 Fax +81-594-77-2249

Main products
Aluminum and magnesium castings, aluminum and magnesium forgings

Toshihiro Katsura
General Manager
Daian Plant

In fiscal 2013 we implemented steady energy saving measures such as the installation of high-efficiency boilers, switching to LED lighting and construction of green curtains. Through our products, one example being aluminum suspension parts that reduce the weight of automobiles, we are helping to reduce CO₂ emissions. In the future, we will continue to contribute through environmentally friendly manufacturing and products.

2-1 Komorie 2-chome, Moji-ku, Kita-Kyushu, Fukuoka 800-0007, Japan
Tel +81-93-381-1331 Fax +81-93-381-3833

Main products
Copper alloy tube, molds, composite products, heat exchangers

Hiroyuki Gyoju
Director & General Manager

In fiscal 2013, we focused on energy consumption, implementing adjusted operations to reduce peak consumption during the summer and winter months, and reducing steam leakage. In fiscal 2014, we will focus on saving energy by eliminating air leakages and on reducing plating waste solution.

2153-1 Hishiki 2-chome, Nishi-ku, Sakai, Osaka 593-8315, Japan
Tel +81-72-271-1481 Fax +81-72-271-1486

Main products
Aluminum alloy wire and bar, aluminum alloy processed wire and bar products

Katsuhiko
Kawano President & Director

In fiscal 2013, as in the year before, we continued to implement energy saving activities. We also joined efforts to reduce peak energy demand by changing days off during the summer months. In fiscal 2014, we will continue to actively work at reducing our environmental impact in order to win the approval of customers and the local community.

1758-1 Kami-Inayoshi, Kasumigaura, Ibaraki 315-8523, Japan
Tel +81-299-59-4111 Fax +81-299-59-4597

Main products
Aluminum processed products such as scaffolding and automotive parts

Shigeyuki
Toyama President

We have been carrying out the following environment-related activities continuously since fiscal 2011: (1) saving energy, (2) conserving resources, (3) harnessing human resources, (4) increasing quality and yield, and (5) reducing inventory. In fiscal 2014, we will step up these activities, valuing communication with the local community and striving to coexist with society.

2-1 Komorie 2-chome, Moji-ku, Kita-Kyushu, Fukuoka 800-0007, Japan
Tel +81-93-381-1337 Fax +81-93-381-3352

Main products
Electronic parts, semiconductor and integrated circuit parts

Fumiyuki Kaiga
President

We aim to be "a company that is gentle to the Earth," and engage in 4R activities to preserve the environment, conserve resources and prevent environmental impact. In fiscal 2014, we will focus on environmental management measures such as the reuse and recycling of detergent oil and reducing specially-controlled industrial waste.

65 Hirasawa, Hadano, Kanagawa 257-0015, Japan
Tel +81-463-82-3111 Fax +81-463-83-1920

Main products
Copper tube for air conditioners, copper tube for water and hot water supply, copper alloy tube

Masatoshi Taguchi
General Manager
Hatano Plant

As a top manufacturer of copper tube in Hadano City, a location known for its beautiful waters and greeneries, we will continue efforts this fiscal year to improve yield and reduce the energy consumption rate. We will also strive to further reduce environmental impact through the development of products such as small-diameter heat transfer tube suitable for new refrigerants.

41 Harimacho Niijima, Kako-gun, Hyogo 675-0155, Japan
Tel +81-79-436-2101 Fax +81-79-436-2199

Main products
Air compressors, refrigeration compressors, steam-related products

Masayoshi Matsumura
General Manager
Harima Plant

Understanding the importance of environmental issues such as global-warming countermeasures and the creation of a recycling-oriented society, we will enhance our corporate value and contribute to society through the following policies: (1) environmentally friendly manufacturing, (2) contributing to society through our products, technologies and services, and (3) coexisting and cooperating with society.

1682-2 Motoimacho, Ogaki, Gifu 503-8505, Japan
Tel +81-584-89-3121 Fax +81-584-87-0020

Main products
Testing machines, power transmission devices, power generators

Taketo Komeya
President & Representative Director

As a comprehensive machinery manufacturer, we pursue environmentally friendly manufacturing, products and services, aiming to operate a plant with world-class quality, cost and delivery (QCD). We will also work to further raise our level of environmental management through appropriate application and improvements, and to contribute to society as a company in harmony with the local community.

5-5 Takatsukadai 1-chome, Nishi-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 651-2271, Japan
Tel +81-78-992-5600 Fax +81-78-992-5532

Main products –

Kozo Saeki
General Manager
General Administration Department

Kobe Corporate Research Laboratories will continue to contribute to society through the research and development of new environmentally friendly products and technologies that help save energy and resources. With the purchase of environmentally friendly products becoming more widespread, we are making an all-hands effort to reduce CO₂, water usage, and waste emissions through the application of Eco-Action 21.

3-1 Araicho Shinhama 2-chome, Takasago, Hyogo 676-8670, Japan
Tel +81-79-445-9020 Fax +81-79-445-9025

Main products
Sputtering target material

Yukihisa Komiya
General Manager
Sputtering Target Division

The Sputtering Target Division provides original products in fields such as energy-saving display materials and thin-film secondary battery materials. Not only are we committed to environmentally friendly manufacturing during the production of our own products, we are also committed to contributing to society and improving the environment by saving energy and shortening manufacturing processes for outside products that incorporate our materials.

2-1 Itsukaichiko 2-chome, Saeki-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima 731-5161, Japan
Tel +81-82-943-5321 Fax +81-82-943-5322

Main products
Construction machinery

Masashi Hirayama
General Manager
Production Divison

After moving to our new factory, we were able to halve our usage of organic solvents. In fiscal 2013, we continued working to reduce solvent usage, achieving an approximately 20% improvement over the previous year. In terms of products, we released a series of excavators on the market that comply with new standards for exhaust gas. In the future, we will work to further reduce energy and organic solvent usage and continue to develop environmentally friendly products.

1682-7 Motoimacho, Ogaki, Gifu 503-0932, Japan
Tel +81-584-89-3104 Fax +81-584-87-0014

Main products
Construction machinery

Takeshi Akiyama
General Manager
Ogaki Factory

We aim to be the world's foremost manufacturer of mini excavators and are making efforts to increase our competitiveness. In addition to reducing power consumption through improved production efficiency and reducing waste paint through improved coating efficiency, we also make every effort to preserve the environment and exist in harmony with the local community.

740 Okubocho Yagi, Akashi, Hyogo 674-0063, Japan
Tel +81-78-936-1331 Fax +81-78-936-1390

Main products
Cranes and other equipment for civil engineering and construction, other construction machinery

Yoshikuni Niwatani
General Manager
Human Resources & General Affairs Department

At the Okubo Plant, we pursue fuel-efficient, low-noise and lightweight product development, following a manufacturing philosophy dedicated to increasing productivity so as to use power, fuel and other resources more efficiently. We strive to reduce our environmental impact, including reducing total waste.

2-1 Komorie 2-chome, Moji-ku, Kita-Kyushu, Fukuoka 800-0007, Japan
Tel +81-93-391-2835 Fax +81-93-391-2847

Main products
Superconducting wire rod

Dai Ikegaya
General Manager
Wire Rod Plant

At the wire rod plant in Kita-Kyushu City, our entire staff is committed to Eco Action 21-based activities in six areas: CO₂ emissions, water usage, waste, reducing chemical substance usage, green procurement and environmentally friendly products.

19 Niijima, Harimacho, Kako-gun, Hyogo 675-0155, Japan
Tel +81-79-436-2500 Fax +81-79-436-2506

Main products
Process equipment

Teruo Imanaka
General Manager
Harima Plant

The Harima Plant was established nearly 40 years ago, and maintaining and upgrading equipment has become an increasingly relevant issue for the facility. This fiscal year, we are determined to continue ensuring thorough compliance and to work with the entire staff to create a safe, pleasant working environment. We will also promote power, fuel, and other energy savings through steady efforts.

1-4 Murotani 1-chome, Nishi-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 651-2241, Japan
Tel +81-78-992-6500 Fax +81-78-997-0550

Main products –

Masamitsu Takahashi
General Manager
Technical Research Center

At the Technical Research Center, we are committed to reducing the generation of waste and increasing the volume of materials recycled. We also organized initiatives such as walk-around checks to ensure that wastewater is appropriately managed and drills to ensure that all employees comply with wastewater standards in the event of an emergency. As an environment-related company, we take preserving the local environment into consideration in all of our operations.

Shinko Industrial Co., Ltd. (Head Office)