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2004FY * Below companies have expanded their business with GNI support. 1. Darim Ltd. () Nagoya City, Develops, installs, and operates virtual studio systems and streaming-technology-based security systems. Undertakes marketing, production, and sales in Japan. Also seeks OEM supply deals and other business tie-ups. Established a Japanese corporation in March 2005. 2. Montaplast of Japan Ltd. (Germany) Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture Imports and sells automobile parts; produces parts for ships and automobiles; undertakes technical tie-ups and training related to production of automobile parts. Established a Japanese corporation in March 2005.

2005FY 3. Megainfo Tech Co., Ltd. () Ogaki City, Prefecture Supports offshore development; develops and retails its own security and ERP products (production and personnel management systems, etc.). Established a branch in Softopia Japan Dream Core International Incubation Center in Ogaki City in August 2005. 4. Shanghai Staff Co., Ltd. (China) Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture Contracting development work from Japanese companies, offshore development, dispatching of Chinese IT experts to Japan, localization of Japanese IT products, and sales of products in the Chinese market. Established a Japanese corporation in February 2006. 5. SBD Japan Inc. (United Kingdom) Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture Supports and consults in the design; development of functional components; systems for automobiles, and networking applications. Established a Japanese corporation in March 2006. Enterprises Expanding into Greater Nagoya (2)

6. Nippon Panel Co., Ltd. (Thailand) Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture Designs, produces, installs sandwich panels and peripherals for refrigerators or freezers for industrial applications, and clean rooms. Established a branch in March 2006. 7. Anca Pty. Ltd. () City, Aichi Prefecture Produces and sells tooling grinders. Established a branch in March 2006. 2006FY 8. Toyotsu Jushi Co. Ltd. (China) City, Aichi Prefecture Pelletizes and sells industrial waste materials. Established in June 2006 as a 50:50 joint venture with total capital of 40 million yen by Seiwa Environment Co, Ltd. of Toyohashi City and Universal Machinery Co., Ltd. of Nantong City, China. 9. Prologis (United States) Tokai, , , and Northern Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture A leading provider of distribution facilities and services, with more than 2,400 facilities owned, managed and under development in 81 markets throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Established Prologis Tokai Park in July, 2004. Planning to finish Prologis Park Centrair (at Nagoya International Airport) by May, 2007 (Site area of about 25,000㎡and total floor space of 83,000 ㎡. Future plans to expand into Komaki and Northern Nagoya City.

10. PRASUNA FASHION (Nepal) Toyokawa City, Aichi Prefecture Operates as a sales center in Japan for Nepal’s leading company, SAAKHA Group. Imports apparels, home decorations etc. manufactured in Nepal and sells them in Toyokawa city. Established a branch in July, 2006. Enterprises Expanding into Greater Nagoya (3)

11. Dräxlmaier Automotive Japan Co. Ltd. (Germay) City, Aichi Prefecture Manufactures and sells interior automotive trims such as door trims and center consoles using the finest wood and leather for top-of-the-line luxury cars . Established a Japanese corporation in September 2006. 12. AMB Property Japan Inc. (United States) Kasugai City, Aichi Prefecture A leading global developer and owner of industrial real estate, focused on major hub and gateway distribution markets throughout North America, Europe and Asia. In September, 2006, AMB acquired 66,000㎡ of land in the city, and planning to expand its land investment to 120,000㎡ in total by 2007 which will be the biggest hub and gateway distribution market in Greater Nagoya. 13. MC Decaux () Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture A joint venture between JCDecaux (a french based multinational marketing company specialized in outdoor advertising) and Mitsubishi corporation. Installs indoor advertising in shopping malls, and outdoor in bus shelters. Established Nagoya sales branch in October, 2006.

14. Cadence Innovation LLC Japan (United States) Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture Designs and manufactures a wide variety of molded plastic components for the global . Interior products include soft trim, door trim, sidewall trim, door panels, instrument panels, airbag covers, and consoles. 17 facilities in the United Sates, Cezch Republic, and France. Established a Japanese sales site in October, 2006.

15. IKEA Japan Inc. (Sweden) City, Aichi Prefecture The world’s largest home furnishing retailing company, IKEA Group, agreed land transfer contract in November. Size of the land is 27ha. Expected to start its operation in June, 2008. Enterprises Expanding into Greater Nagoya (4)

16. Thyssenkrupp Automotive Japan Co., Ltd (Germany) Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture One of the world’s leading automotive suppliers, with around 130 production sites in 17 countries. Specialist in body parts, crankshafts, assembled camshafts, steering columns, and steering systems. Established a branch in Greater Nagoya in November, 2006

17. Cooper Standard Automotive, Inc (United States) Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture Manufactures and sells automotive products such as pipe fitting for fuel systems, fluid products for oil tubes, and sealing products for windows and doors. Established a branch in Greater Nagoya for sales and marketing center for Japan in November 2006. 18. Inside Japan Tours Ltd. (United Kingdom) Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture An independent tour operator who specializes in Japan. Main customers are from the United Kingdom and the U.S.A. Their concept is to experience ‘real’ Japan using public transportations and staying in Japanese local/traditional inns. They receive over 1,000 customers annually. Established a branch in Greater Nagoya in November, 2006. 19. Döerken Japan K.K. (Germany) Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture Manufactures coating, coating materials, and seats for automotives. Manufactures environment- conscious products and has their strengths in chrome (VI)-free rust protection and anticorrosion coatings. Established a Japanese corporation in January 2007.

20. MPC JAPAN (United States) Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture Manufactures and sells plastic molding products. Has experiences in doing business with United States’ big three automotive manufactures as well as Japanese automotive manufacturers in United States. Established a Japanese corporation in January 2007 for sales and marketing center to expand business with Japanese automotive manufacturers. Enterprises Expanding into Greater Nagoya (5)

21. SHANGHAI FOREIGN SERVICE CO.,LTD (China) Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture Acts as a human resource agency and provides (specialists with advanced knowledge and trainees) from China to Japan and it is the largest organization in China for human resource managing agent. Established a branch in January 2007.

22. KATO INVESTMENT LIMITED (Uganda) Nisshin City, Aichi Prefecture Opened a cafe called “ZICOFE” serving a pure and organic coffee grown in Uganda. ZICOFE was opened after its experience in opening a shop at 2005 World Expo held in Greater Nagoya. Established a Japanese corporation in February 2007. 23. Eurotron (Italy) Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture Manufactures, sells, and provide after sales services for electric measuring instruments. Infrared thermometer, combustion gas analyzer, and instrumentation signal correction are the company’s major products. Established a Japanese corporation in March 2007.

24. BEST Australia Pty. Ltd (Australia) Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture Provides services on overseas study program, home stay, working holiday, retirement visa, overseas wedding plans, and cultural tours in Brisbane and Southeast Queensland area. Established a branch in March 2007. 25. Metris (United Kingdom) Nagoya / Aichi Metris designs, develops and markets a unique range of 3D hardware and software inspection systems servicing design and manufacturing industries. The company’s metrology solutions cover the full range of measurement volumes required by automotive and aerospace customers, in both fixed and portable configurations and with optical and touch sensors. Established a Corporation in February 2007 Enterprises Launched into Greater Nagoya (2007) 1/4

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26. CHICAGO POWDERED METAL PRODUCTS CO (United States) Nagoya / Aichi An independent powdered metal auto parts manufacturer in the United States. Manufactures and sells transmission parts, gears, rods and other powdered and sintered metal parts for automotives. CPM Japan Branch provides technical support to Japanese automotive manufacturers as well as auto parts manufacturers in Japan for the purpose of promoting CPM USA's sales to such Japanese manufacturers' plants in the United States. Established a branch office in Nagoya City in July, 2007.

27. Japan Goretex Inc (United States) Tsu / Mie Develops and manufactures application products of fluorine polymer and liquid crystal polymer (LCP) film. In June, 2007, the company decided to construct a new plant in Chusei Hokubu Science City, H-1 section (44,565.94㎡)of Tsu City, . Expect to start its operation in August, 2011. 28. Wall Street Associates K.K. (United Kingdom) Nagoya / Aichi Specializes in providing executive introductions and HR consulting services in the areas of Accounting, Technology, Finance and HR. Established Nagoya office in April, 2007

29. A2ZTranslate Japan (New Zealand) Nagoya / Aichi Provide services of multilingual translation, web marketing, linguistic consultant, and localization as well as Search Engine Optimization and PPT process. Established a corporation in December, 2007 30.Bausch Articulating Papers Japan K. K. (Germany) Nabari / Mie One of the world’s leading company in the manufacture of special articulating – occlusion test materials designed to represent occlusal proportions on the masticatory surfaces. The pressure-sensitive articulating papers are developed in order to present all the different masticatory forces in various colors. Established a corporation in July, 2007 Enterprises Launched into Greater Nagoya (2007) 2/4

31. Ikea Distribution Service Co., Ltd. (Sweden) Yatomi / Aichi Implements a centralized management of the inventories (furnitures) to an increase of distribution according to the store expansion of Ikea Japan Ltd.. Established in February 2008.

32. Cogiscan Inc (Canada) Okazaki / Aichi Designs and deploys material traceable control systems used RFID for electronic manufacturing markets. The company aims to improve material management of global standard in electronic manufacturing industry. Established a Japan branch office in April 2007

33. Hindastan Motors Ltd (India) Nagoya / Aichi Is an automobile manufacturing company, and dispatches engineers and provides CAD/CAM services to automotive makers in Japan. Established a Japanese branch in February 2008.

34. Businessman’s Association of Samarkando (Uzbekistan) Nagoya / Aichi Established by semi-governmental for trading promotion in Central Asia. Advanced in the Greater Nagoya to export construction machines bought from a local company in the area. Considers exporting Japan’s farm products to Uzbekistan in the future. Establish Japan Branch in January 2008.

35. Japan Trading Link Nepal Co., Ltd (Nepal) Toyokawa / Aichi

Restaurant and import businesses (Restaurant management and ingredient and spice imports), and personnel-services. Established a corporation in January 2008. Enterprises Launched into Greater Nagoya (2007) 3/4

36. Bodycote Japan K.K. (United Kingdom) Nagoya / Aichi Provides thermal processing services. Heat treatments & Metal jointing in the field of Automotive, Aerospace, contraction, electric generation and devices, and consumer produces and engendering. Established a corporation in March 2008

37. Beida Jade Bird System (Japan) Co.,Ltd. (China) Nagoya / Aichi Dispatches human resources and engineers to provide technical supports in the field of automotive and IT industries through the university network of Beijin University. Established Chubu Branch after launching a Japanese company in Kawasaki-city in February 2007.

38. Dalian Hengxin Precision Mould Manufacture Ltd (China) Nagoya / Aichi Designs and processes plastics, presses, die-casting dies, and jigs for automotive parts or metal cutting machine tools. Plans manufacturing, sales, imports and exports. Established a Japan Branch in January 2008 39. St. James Software. Pty Ltd. (South Africa) Nagoya / Aichi Software Development. Established a corporation in July 2007

40. TTTech Automotive Japan (Australia) Nagoya / Aichi Develops, Manufactures and sells the next generational automotive network system. Established a corporation in November 2008 Enterprises Launched into Greater Nagoya (2007) 4/4

44. Consultant Solutions, Inc. (United States) Nagoya / Aichi Provides professional interpreter and translation services for technical and non-technical documents, and Training services of English language in business level. Establish a Japan Branch January 2008.

42. Pricol Limited (India) Nagoya / Aichi Manufactures and sells complete range of automotive and motor vehicle components. Establish a Japan Branch in February 2008.

43. Boellhoff K.K. (Germany) Nagoya / Aichi Manufactures and sells automotive fasteners, aluminum bolts and nuts. Established a corporation in February 2008. Enterprises Launched into Greater Nagoya (2008) 1/3

2008FY * Total 16 overseas companies have launched or expanded their business in 2008 by GNI support, including Japanese branches as well as a Japanese company setup by foreign resident in Japan. 44. Shanghai Meisei Software (China) Kariya / Aichi Software development company especially in FA and IT fields. Established a branch in April, 2008.

45. Cymer Japan, Inc. (United States) / Mie

Imports & provides technical service of laser transmitter for semiconductor manufacturing machine. Established the second branch office in April, 2008.

46. DARF JAPAN () Nagoya / Aichi Designs & constructs offices, houses, facilities, etc. Establish a corporation in June, 2008.

47. Walter Tooling Japan, Co., Ltd. (Germany) Nagoya / Aichi Manufactures carbide tools for precision cutting. Already expands their business by an exclusive agency so far and established a corporation by taking customer service into account in June, 2008.

48. DURA (United States) Nagoya / Aichi Manufactures automotive parts. Already established a representative office in 2005, which has incorporated in August, 2008.

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49. NIHON RITATSU Co., Ltd. (China) Nagoya / Aichi System design & software development for securities, finance, medical care, distribution, welfare facilities, manufacturing and production control. Established a corporation in August, 2008. 50. Jouryuu Jitsugyou Japan Co., Ltd. (China) Nagoya / Aichi Manufactures & sells semiconductor products and molding machines as well as metal processing work. Established a corporation in August, 2008. 51. HSBC Japan (England) Nagoya / Aichi Provides financial service sharing international network. Launched into Greater Nagoya for further connection to local companies. Established the Nagoya office in August, 2008.

52. Sibelco (Singapore) Nagoya / Aichi Manufactures silica material for flat glass panel. Established a corporation in October, 2008.

53. VANTEL (Taiwan) Nagoya / Aichi Designs & develops semiconductors such as flash memory device. Established a branch of Japan corporation in October, 2008.

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54.TUVit Japan (Germany) Matsuzaka / Mie Provides total services for information security. Established a corporation in October, 2008. 55.POSCO-JNPC (South Korea) Yokkaichi / Mie Provides technical support and service for import, sales and process of steel products. Second factory installation has started in November 2008 in Yokkaichi-city. Operation will start in June, 2009.

56. Dun & Bradstreet TSR (United States) Nagoya / Aichi Provides computer-aided name identification service by company credit research, company database and company codes. Established a branch of Japan corporation in December, 2008. 57.Magnate Technology Co., Ltd. (Taiwan) Nagoya / Aichi Manufactures aircraft parts. Established a branch in December, 2008.

58. MACLURE MOTORS (England) Tokoname / Aichi Exports automotives. Established a corporation in January, 2009.

59. Kasuga Kikai Japan (Taiwan) Kawagoe / Mie Manufactures and sells nuts, bolts and headed tools. Established a corporation in February, 2009.

12 Enterprises Launched into Greater Nagoya (2009) 1/2 2009FY

60. Evonik Monosilane Japan Co., Ltd. (Germany) Yokkaichi/Mie Manufacturing of industrial gas. Started a plant installation in May 2009 to start operation in 2011. 61. Ooe Seikou Co., Ltd. (China) Toyota/Aichi Manufacturing, sales of turning machines and processing of canning and casting components. Established a corporation in June, 2009. 62. Samtech Japan () Nagoya/Aichi Development and sales of software used in aircraft, automobile and energy industries, such as software for science technology calculation and analysis. Established a corporation in October, 2009. 63. Firstmarket Japan Branch (Korea) Nagoya/Aichi Import & Export and sales of household goods, health/beauty goods and daily miscellaneous goods. Product planning and publicity agency. Established a branch in October, 2009. 64. BANK OF CHINA Nagoya Branch (China) Nagoya/Aichi International settlement financial institution mainly targeted to Chinese people and companies located in Greater Nagoya region to support international economy exchange between China and Japan. Established a branch in October, 2009. 65. Hitatsu (China) Gifu/Gifu Contracted manufacturing and sales of apparel products. Established a corporation in November, 2009.

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66. 大連経済技術開発区星海模具有限公司 (China) Kasugai/Aichi Design & manufacturing of mold for plastic products. Established a branch in January, 2010.

67. LEONI Wire & Cable Solutions Japan K.K. (Germany) /Aichi Development, manufacturing and sales of cables for wide range of industries such as automobile, aircraft, communication device, medical device and home appliances. Established a corporation in January, 2010.

68.CHIN-POON INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD. (Taiwan) Nagoya/Aichi Manufacturing and sales of printed-wiring assembly. Established a corporation in January, 2010.

69.NBK Zimmer (Germany) Seki/Gifu A joint company contracted between Nabeya Bi-tech Kaisha, a metal machine parts manufacturer and Zimmer GmbH, a machine parts manufacturer in Germany. Established in January 2010 for development, manufacturing and sales of new products. 70.Sodiff Advanced Materials Co., Ltd. (Korea) Yokkaichi/Mie

Warehouse management company. Established a corporation in March, 2010. (TBD)

14 Enterprises Launched into Greater Nagoya (2010) 1/2 2010FY 71. 『LEM Japan K.K. 』 (Switzerland) Nagoya/Aichi

Manufacturing and sales of electric parts, industrial sensor for currency/voltage, etc. Established a branch in April, 2010. 72. 『Metalsa Japan K.K.』 (Mexico) Nagoya/Aichi Manufacturing frames of automobiles (pickup truck, autotruck, etc.) and suspension parts, providing technical support for parts order in overseas. Established a corporation in June, 2010.

73. 『Nihon Saitsu Consulting Co., Ltd.』 (China) Nagoya/Aichi

Consulting service for Japanese companies starting business in China and for Chinese companies starting business in Japan. Established a corporation in September, 2010. 74. 『MiddGlove Co., Ltd.』 (Italy) Nagoya/Aichi Import and sales of apparel products from Italy, especially focusing on clothes and goods. Established a corporation in September, 2010.

75. 『Siltron Incorporated』 (Korea) Nagoya/Aichi Solar cell substrate for semiconductor manufacturer. Established a corporation in October, 2010.

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76. 『Ki-joo Industrial Co., Ltd.』 (Korea) Nagoya/Aichi Electronic circuit board manufacture. Established a branch in November, 2010.

77. 『ASEIGHT Co., Ltd.』 (Hong Kong/China) Nagoya/Aichi

Export and import of wiring harnesses and electronic components. Established a branch in February, 2011. 78. 『Shanghai Fengyu Trading Co., Ltd』 (China) Nagoya/Aichi

Metalworking, plastic molds, die-casting, consulting service, daily wholesale and retail sales. Established a branch in March, 2011.

79. 『TUV SUD Ohtama, Ltd. Tokai EMC Center』 (Germany) Kariya/Aichi EMC testing, EMI suppression support, wireless telecom testing, measurement of shield characteristics, electrical product safety testing, liaision services for multinational approvals, and other related services. Established a Laboratory in January, 2011. 80. 『JAPAN KOH YOUNG CO., LTD.』 (Korea) Nagoya/Aichi

3D measurement and inspection. Established a branch in March, 2011.

16 Enterprises Launched into Greater Nagoya (2011) 1/2 2011FY 81. 『SUCUDERI GROUP』 (United States) Nagoya/Aichi Developing engine technologies and licensing its technology to qualified engine manufacturers. Established a representative office in February 2011. 82. 『LORD Asia Pacific Technology Center』 (United States) Nagoya/Aichi Technical Service, Laboratory, R&D, Product Development and Technology Center of adhesives and coatings, vibration and motion control, and magnetically responsive technologies. Established a branch (Laboratory) in June, 2011. 83. 『National ENG JAPAN Co., Ltd.』 (Korea) Nagoya/Aichi Production and distribution of oil presser. Established a company in April, 2011. 84. 『SANDER ELECTRONIC CO., LTD.』 (Taiwan) Nagoya/Aichi Manufacturing and sales of LED, display, digital signage and lighting. Established a company in June, 2011. 85. 『TRAVELNOTE INC.』 (Korea) Nagoya/Aichi Development and sales of travel reservation system and software. Established a company in August, 2011. 86. 『MAG-ISOVER K.K. Tsu Plant』 (France) Tsu / Mie Manufacture residential glass fiber products. Signed the location agreement with Tsu-city, Mie pref. in September, 2011. Start operating a plant at the end of 2013. 17 Enterprises Launched into Greater Nagoya (2011) 2/2

87. 『DTR JAPAN Co., Ltd.』 (Korea) Nagoya/Aichi Manufacturing and sales of metal cutting tool (Hob, cutter). Development and sales of maintenance machine. Established a company in February, 2012. 88. 『Streamline Japan Co., Ltd.』 (United States) Nagoya/Aichi

Consulting service for international trading between Japan and the United States, logistics and marketing of import/export products. Established a company in February 2012. 89. 『DMX Consultants Co., Ltd.』 (Thailand) Nagoya/Aichi Market investigation and enterprise investigation, consulting service for Japanese companies starting business in Thailand. Established a company in March 2012.

18 Enterprises Launched into Greater Nagoya (2012 ) 2012FY 90. 『Infosys limited』 (India) Nagoya/Aichi Consulting service for IT, development and Introduction of IT system and software. Established a representative office in June 2012.

91. 『Shinhan Bank Japan』 (Korea) Nagoya/Aichi Commercial bank. Established a branch in September, 2012.

92. 『AMAZON JAPAN LOGISTICS K.K.』 (United States) /Gifu

Distribution service for AMAZON in Japan. Started operating a distribution center in October, 2012.

93. 『SANXIN METAL JAPAN CO.,LTD.』 (China) Nagoya/Aichi Manufacturing and sales of metal processing parts (engine component, shaft, precision component etc.) Established a company in October, 2012.

94. 『World joy Co., Ltd.』 (Korea) /Aichi Travel agency, planning and operating a travel website, advertising. Established a branch in October, 2012 19 Enterprises Launched into Greater Nagoya (2012)

95. 『Genesis Systems Group Japan, KK』 (United States) Nagoya/Aichi Designing, building and implement robotic arc welding systems, assembly automation systems and robotic tooling, material handling solutions, non-destructive inspection cells and robotic waterjet cutting systems. Established a company in January, 2013.

96. 『KURATA PEPPERCo., Ltd.』 (Cambodia) Iwakura/Aichi Production and sales of pepper. Established a company in January, 2013.

97. 『Phavis Japan』 (Korea) Ichinomiya/Aichi Sales of health supplement. Established a company in January 2013.

98. 『Krannich Solar Japan 』 (Gremany) Nagoya/Aichi Consultation and sales of solar energy generation systems. Established a company in January, 2013.

99. 『AUTO TECH JAPAN』 (China) Nagoya/Aichi Designing for automotive automatic welding line. Established a company in May, 2013.

20 Enterprises Launched into Greater Nagoya (2012)

100. 『Gooch & Housego Japan KK』 (United Kingdom) Nagoya/Aichi Manufacturing of optical products for industrial, medical, aerospace, defense and scientific industries. Establish a company in March, 2013.

101. 『Costco Wholesale Japan, Ltd』 (United States) Tokoname/Aichi A membership warehouse club of wholesale for small and medium enterprises and retailing for general consumers. Signed the location agreement with Aichi Public Enterprise Bureau in July 2012. Start operating a store in August, 2013. 102. 『Umicore Shokubai』 (Belgium) Tokoname /Aichi

Manufacturing and research development of catalysis for an automobile exhaust system. Signed the location agreement with Aichi Public Enterprise Bureau, in June 2012. Start operating a R&D center in October,2013.

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