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Company Prole global.kawasaki.com Cat.No.1A0296 Sep. '20 M Powering Table of Contents 3 Message from the President your 5 History 7 Kawasaki Hydrogen Road potential 9 Ship & Offshore Structure Company The Kawasaki Group creates new value by channeling its 11 Rolling Stock Company engineering prowess into various elds, including aerospace 13 Aerospace Systems Company systems, energy systems and plant engineering, precision 15 Energy System & Plant Engineering Company machinery and robots, and transportation, and also by pursuing 17 Motorcycle & Engine Company synergy that goes beyond the boundaries of these respective 19 Precision Machinery & Robot Company elds. Kawasaki strives to maintain harmony with the global 19 Precision Machinery Business Division environment as it works toward its vision of a better future. 21 Robot Business Division 23 Research & Development 25 Domestic Production and Sales Bases 27 Overseas Production Bases 29 Social Contribution 30 Information, Corporate Data Message from the President Kawasaki: A Corporate Group that Aptly Evaluates Social Needs and Swiftly Accommodates Changes The world is currently undergoing a major paradigm shift Since its incorporation in 1896, for more than 120 value for our customers. We therefore set “Trustworthy driven by an array of factors. These include an increased years, the Kawasaki Group has been developing Solutions for the Future” as our vision to be achieved by risk of environmental deterioration due to rapid industrial sophisticated technologies and generating knowledge 2030. This vision expresses our commitment to “making development and population expansion in emerging used for manufacturing products that encompass the land, available in a timely manner innovative solutions which economies, shrinking workforces as a result of “graying” sea, and air sectors. Accommodating to the changing accommodate an ever-changing society in order to create a times, and with an unswerving determination to provide hopeful future” and “acting without organizational and societies in developed nations, progressing globalization products and services that best serve the diverse needs of divisional boundaries and taking up challenges to expand propelled by growing air travel and logistics networks, and people around the world, we create value for our the horizons of our potential for further growth.” even more widespread use of the Internet. In addition, we customers through our cutting-edge technologies. This Our approach of always collaborating with our customers are severely affected by the novel coronavirus pandemic. commitment serves our mission to broaden the potential to devise solutions and implementing them speedily serves Such significant changes have compelled us to reassess our of our customers and society and ultimately to fulfill our our corporate motto: “Changing Forward.” Moreover, by lifestyles, the way we do business, and the values with Group mission: “Kawasaki, working as one for the good of expanding our global business and continuing to grow, which we have been living. the planet.” while ensuring compliance with the law and implementing In order to keep abreast of social needs and resolve Group-wide social responsibility activities, Kawasaki challenges in response to the expectations and confidence aspires to be a company that is even more trusted by that our customers have placed in us, we consider it people around the world. imperative to rapidly accommodate changes in the times For these endeavors, I would like to sincerely request and to develop more products and services with added your continued support. Group Mission Kawasaki, working as one for the good of the planet We are the Kawasaki Group, a global technology leader with diverse integrated strengths. We create new value for a better environment and a brighter future for generations to come. Kawasaki Value • We respond to our customers’ requirements Mission Statement • We constantly achieve new heights in technology • We pursue originality and innovation Yasuhiko Hashimoto The Kawasaki Group Management Principles Representative Director 1. Trust President and Chief Executive Officer As an integrated technology leader, the Kawasaki Group is committed to providing high-performance products and services of superior safety and quality. By doing so, we will win Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. the trust of our customers and the community. 2. Harmonious coexistence The importance of corporate social responsibility (CSR) permeates all aspects of our business. This stance reflects the Kawasaki Group's corporate ideal of harmonious coexistence with the environment, society as a whole, local communities and individuals. 3. People The Kawasaki Group's corporate culture is built on integrity, vitality, organizational strength and mutual respect for people through all levels of the Group. We nurture a global team for a global era. 4. Strategy Enhance corporate value based on the guiding principles of “selective focusing of resources,” “emphasis on quality over quantity,” and “risk management.” The Kawasaki Group Action Guidelines 1. Always look at the bigger picture. Think and act from a long-term, global perspective. 2. Meet difficult challenges head-on. Aim high and never be afraid to try something new. 3. Be driven by your aspirations and goals. Work toward success by always dedicating yourself to your tasks. 4. Earn the trust of the community through high ethical standards and the example you set for others. 5. Keep striving for self-improvement. Act on your own initiative as a confident professional. 6. Be a part of Team Kawasaki. Share your pride and sense of fulfilment in a job well done. 03 04 History Applying the technological capabilities built up over our long history for the future 1878 Shozo Kawasaki opens Kawasaki Tsukiji Shipyard to build 1972 Merges with Kisha Seizo Co., Ltd., becoming Japan’s leader in Western-type oceangoing steel ships in Tokyo. In 1886, the the rolling stock industry. Operations also expand into the scale of the enterprise expands with the founding of the field of municipal refuse incineration. Kawasaki Dockyard in Kobe. 1975 Starts production of motorcycles in the U.S. ahead of all 1896 Kawasaki Dockyard Co., Ltd. is incorporated. Kojiro other Japanese motor vehicle producers. The Company Matsukata is appointed as the first president of the new expands U.S. production to rolling stock in 1986. company. 1969 Develops Kawasaki-Unimate 1972 Unveils Z1 motorcycle 2000, the first Japan-made 1989 Receives orders for construction work on the Akashi Kaikyo industrial robot 1906 The new Hyogo Works begins fabrication of locomotives, Bridge, then the longest suspension bridge in the world, freight and passenger cars, and bridge girders. This is also which opens in 1988; Kawasaki’s work includes construction the year that Kawasaki begins production of marine steam of one of the bridge’s two main towers. Founder, Shozo Kawasaki First President, Kojiro Matsukata turbines at its dockyard. 1991 Two Kawasaki tunnel boring machines succeed, eight months 1918 The Aircraft Department is established at Hyogo Works. The ahead of schedule, in finishing excavation work on the Company begins manufacturing aircraft and establishes a Eurotunnel connecting the U.K. and France. new aircraft plant. Kawasaki goes on to build Japan’s first 1996 100th anniversary. metal aircraft, which lays the groundwork for the 1977 Delivers first PU200 1978 Completes a cement plant technological innovations of today. gas turbine generator (Algeria) 2001 Introduces an internal company system and an executive officer system. 1906 Builds the first submarine 1911 Completes the first steam 1919 The Marine Freight Department is spun off and incorporated in Japan locomotive made by a private as Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd. company in Japan 2002 Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corporation and Kawasaki Precision 1928 The Hyogo Works is spun off and incorporated as Kawasaki Machinery Ltd. are established as wholly-owned subsidiaries. Rolling Stock Manufacturing Co., Ltd. 2003 Kawasaki’s crusher business is spun off as EARTHTECHNICA 1937 The Aircraft division is spun off and incorporated as Co., Ltd., a joint venture with Kobe Steel, Ltd. Kawasaki Aircraft Co., Ltd. 2005 Kawasaki Plant Systems, Ltd. is established as a wholly- 1979 The BK117 helicopter’s owned subsidiary. 1939 The new Japanese Company name, Kawasaki Jukogyo first flight 1922 Completes its first airplane 1926 Constructs Eitaibashi Bridge, Kabusikigaisya (i.e., Kawasaki Heavy Industries), is adopted 2006 Kawasaki Environmental Engineering, Ltd. is established as a Tokyo (The English company name, Kawasaki Dockyard, was wholly-owned subsidiary. changed to Kawasaki Heavy Industries in 1969, when three companies were merged.) 2007 Kawasaki Plant Systems, Ltd. and Kawasaki Environmental Engineering, Ltd. are merged. 1950 The Steelmaking division is spun off and Kawasaki Steel Corporation is incorporated. As the Company expands, its 2010 Kawasaki Shipbuilding Corporation, Kawasaki Precision rolling stock, aircraft, and steelmaking divisions are divested Machinery Ltd., and Kawasaki Plant Systems, Ltd. are remerged into Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. to pave the way for steady growth in each of these fields. 1981 Delivers the first LNG carrier built in Japan 1933 Begins manufacture and 1934 Delivers Pashina Locomotive sale of Rokkogo automobiles for Ajiago Super Express, China 1966 Merges with Yokohama Kogyo Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of 2020 Introduces a division system. boilers,