Enterprises Expanding into Greater Nagoya (1) ２００４ＦＹ * Below companies have expanded their business with GNI support. 1. Darim Japan Ltd. (United States) Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture 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. Shanghai Megainfo Tech Co., Ltd. (China) Ogaki City, Gifu 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 Thailand 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. (Australia) Owariasahi City, Aichi Prefecture Produces and sells tooling grinders. Established a branch in March 2006. ２００６ＦＹ 8. Toyotsu Jushi Co. Ltd. (China) Toyohashi 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 Nantong Universal Machinery Co., Ltd. of Nantong City, China. 9. Prologis (United States) Tokai, Tokoname, Komaki, 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) Toyota 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 (France) 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 automotive industry. 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) Yatomi 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 ２００７ＦＹ 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, Mie Prefecture. 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