Special Feature Daido Metal Group’s products that 1 contribute to society Plain bearings manufactured by Daido Metal Group contribute in a multitude of ways

Civil engineering and construction equipment

Daido Metal bearings are used in both the engines and the cylinder Environment and joints of excavator and energy-related products other types of construction equipment.

Products that enhance the living environment Infrastructure and industrial equipment Daido Metal’s special The Group manufactures resin-coated bearings help to a variety of products that increase the reliability of improve the safety and hydroelectric power plants. convenience of home appliances and interior furnishings, to enhance the living environment of your home. Oilless bearings are used in canal locks, water wheels, and other infrastructure-related industrial equipment.

Automobiles and trucks

In addition to the engine bearings of automobiles, the company makes bearing components used in turbochargers, steering Environment and energy-related products columns, shock absorbers, Shipping transmissions, and a Daido Metal’s turbo multitude of other The bearings used in machinery bearings automotive parts. the diesel engines of are used in a thermal large ships can be power plant. enormous, often having a inner diameter of more than one meter. The marks indicate applications for Daido Metal Group products.

6 DAIDO METAL C SR Report 2016 DAIDO METAL C SR Report 2016 7 Special Feature Daido Metal commences operations 2 Daido Metal Group bolsters production operations in accordance with the goals of its Midterm Business Plan

On 10 April 2015, Daido Metal Saga was established in Takeo City, Saga Prefecture. This manufacturing subsidiary produces bearing materials to meet both domestic and overseas demand. The company commenced operations during FY2016.

Working with the local community to foster growth as a well-respected corporation. Welcoming ceremony for new employees Daido Metal Saga became the newest member of the Daido (1 April 2016) Metal Group. A welcoming ceremony for new employees of In the past most of the Group’s domestic production Daido Metal Saga was held at the Inuyama activities were handled by plants on the main island of Site Office. , but the establishment of a subsidiary in Saga Prefecture on Kyushu island (Daido Metal Saga) expands our production scope while also dispersing production activities as a hedge against the impact of natural disasters. The facility is located close to Imari Port and a major interchange on the expressway. Saga Prefecture is well known for its diligent and hard-working citizens. Following the decision to open a new subsidiary in Saga, the Group began preparing to commence operations, and held New plant opening ceremony a completion ceremony on 24 March 2016. On 1 April a (1 June 2016) ceremony was held at the Inuyama Site Office of the parent A ceremony was held in Saga to celebrate the company to welcome the new employees of Daido Metal opening of the new plant and the start of Saga into the company. On 1 June the new facility in Takeo operations at Daido Metal Saga. City held its opening ceremony. Attending the ceremony were Saga Prefecture At present, the plant is manufacturing bimetal materials to be Yoshinori Yamaguchi, Takeo City used in bearings, and it has 50 employees including local Mayor Tadashi Komatsu. workers. In the future we hope to work closely with the employees of Daido Metal Saga as well as the local citizens of Saga, as we strive to become a valued corporate member of the local community.

(From left :) Mayor Tadashi Komatsu, Daido Metal Saga Co., Ltd. Daido Metal Established : 10 April 2015 Commenced operations : June 2016 Chairman & CEO Seigo Hanji, Governor Yoshinori Yamaguchi Location : Takeo Kitagata Inter Industrial Park, Takeo City, Saga Prefecture Business activities : Production of bearings materials, etc.

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