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Corporate Data

Company Name	KURIYAMA HOLDINGS CORPORATION
Establishment	<Establishment> April 5th, 1939　<Incorporation> December 21st, 1940
Location	Matsushita IMP Building, 25th floor, 3-7 Shiromi 1-Chome, Chuo-Ku, Osaka 540-6325 Japan TEL: 06-6910-7013 (main)　FAX: 06-6910-7031 (main)
Representative CEO	Hironobu Nose, President and Chief Executive Officer
Paid-in Capital	JP¥783,716,600
Main Business Description	Manufacturing, sales and the application of industrial, construction and sports facility product made primarily of rubber and plastics
Consolidated Sales	JP¥49.95 billion (for fiscal year 2020)
Number of Employees	Consolidated: 1,141 (as of December 31st, 2020) *excludes part-time employees
Fiscal Year	Every December 31st

List of Directors

President and Chief Executive Officer	Hironobu Nose
Director (Managing Executive Officer)	Shigehiko Konuki
Director	Nobuhiko Omura
Director (Audit Committee Member)	Hisato Miyachi
Director (Audit Committee Member)	Tetsuya Izumoto
Director (Audit Committee Member)	Seigaku Nanayama
Executive Officer	Yuzo Motoki
Executive Officer	Brian Dutton

Management Philosophies

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A company that unceasingly develops based on customer's trust
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A company that builds a prosperous lifestyle for employees and is loved by them and their families
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A company that always seeks innovation of products and technologies

Corporate Mottos

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Trust that has been constructed by tradition is the foundation of the company.
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The essence of the company is sustained by employees' growth and development.
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The company benefits from the collective pursuit of achievements.
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Mutual trust is the very essence of corporate management.

Corporate Vision VISION

Strive to be a corporate group that grasps the needs of its customers
and contributes to building a sustainable society
☆Towards a prosperous future where everyone can shine and grow together☆

Kuriyama Group Basic Policy

1.Capitalize on the value of employee diversity to facilitate community-based global business
2.Draw upon "Kuriyama Value" to achieve industry-defining innovation
3.Ensure that corporate behavior takes into consideration environmental concerns and the needs of all stakeholders

Guiding Principles PRINCIPLES

1.Don't rule out possibilities you haven't tried. Achieve your goals through improvement, ingenuity and cooperation.
2.Boldly seek out challenges rather than shrink from responsibility.
3.Prioritize interpersonal connections, and be open to learning from others.
4.Pursue 6S (5S + Smile).
5.Act on behalf of our communities, shareholders, customers, employees and families.

Message from the CEO

Greeting message from President and Chief Executive Officer, Hironobu Nose

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About Kuriyama Group

Kuriyama Group pursues diversified business worldwide through a global network comprised of four core operating companies in Japan and overseas, as well as numerous subsidiaries and affiliated companies under each.

Global Network

The growth and development of Kuriyama Group business worldwide is facilitated by an interconnected network of manufacturing, sales and distribution facilities that work together throughout Japan and overseas.

A Timeless International Leader

Discover the history of Kuriyama from its establishment in 1939 up to the present day.

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History

Domestic
Overseas

1939: Kuriyama is established under the trade name "Kuriyama Rubber Company."
1940: Kuriyama Rubber Co., Ltd. is incorporated.
1952: Paid-in capital is increased to JP¥10 million.
1957: Ohji Rubber & Chemicals Co., Ltd. is incorporated and begins manufacturing industrial-use rubber products.
1964: Paid-in capital increased to JP¥50 million.
A research and development department is established to develop new products.
1969: Company name is changed to Kuriyama Rubber Co., Ltd.
Paid-in capital increased to JP¥100 million.
1972: Kuriyama Consort Co., Ltd. is incorporated and begins hotel business.
1979: Kuriyama Kousan Corporation (now Kuriyama Pulizia Corporation) is incorporated and launches real estate and building management business.
1980: Paid-in capital increased to JP¥300 million.
1981: Paid-in capital increased to JP¥400 million.
1982: Paid-in capital increased to JP¥460 million.
1983: Company name is changed to Kuriyama Corporation.
199: New management structure begins under Chairman Kuriyama and President Yoneuchi.
199: Outdoor sports supplier Scarpa Giappone Corporation (now Airmonte Corporation) is incorporated and begins selling mountain climbing and outdoor sports supplies.
199: Kuriyama Research & Development Inc. is incorporated.
2003: ISO9001:2000 certification is acquired.
2004: The company is listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Paid-in capital increased to JP¥780 million.
2005: New management structure begins under Chairman Yoneuchi and President Hattori.
2007: New management structure begins under President Hattori.
2008: NORMA Japan, Inc. is incorporated.
ISO9001 certification is updated for version 2008.
2012: Transition to a holding company structure is accompanied by a change in trade name to Kuriyama Holdings Corporation.
Following a corporate spin-off, all business (excluding Group company business management functions) is inherited by Kuriyama Corporation.
2015: New management structure begins under CEO Ashida.
2015: Kuriyama Corporation undertakes development, manufacturing, and sales of urea quality sensors and fuel quality sensors.
Following acquisition of its corporate shares, SUN-A Corporation becomes a Kuriyama subsidiary.
2017: All shares of Kuriyama Consort Co., Ltd. are ceded.
2018: New management structure begins under CEO Nose.
2018: The Head Office is relocated to Shiromi in the Chuo Ward in Osaka City.

1948: Rubber and plastic products export starts with newly established overseas department.
1957: Sales and application contract concludes with "Dunlop Semtex" of the United Kingdom.
1968: Establishment of Kuriyama of America, Inc., local subsidiary at Chicago in the United States.
1973: Preferred trading company in China designated.
Sales contract concludes for hose bands with "ABA Bolagen" (Present:NORMA GROUP) of Sweden.
1978: Establishment of joint venture, "Tigerflex Corporation" in the State of Illinois in the U.S.A. and manufacture of plastic hoses begins.
1981: Sales contract concludes for Taraflex with "BAT" (Present:Gerflor) of France.
1982: Sales contract concludes with "Mondo" of Italy.
1984: Establishment of Kuriyama Canada, Inc., local subsidiary at Brantford in Canada and manufacture of plastic hoses begins.
1989: Acquisition of Accuflex Industrial Hose, Ltd., in Canada.
1990: Establishment of sales company, Kuri Tec Corporation in Canada.
1992: Establishment of joint venture company, Jingjiang Ohji Rubber Co., Ltd., in China and manufacture of rubber lining, etc., begins.
1996: Establishment of Kuriyama (Shanghai) Corporation.
1997: Acquisition of Hose Technology, Inc., in the U.S.A.
1998: Establishment of Kuri Tec Manufacturing, Inc., in the U.S.A.
2002: Began sales on Mondoturf, artificial turf made by "Mondo" of Italy.
Sales contract concludes for Resin Floor with "API" of Italy.
2003: Establishment of joint venture company in the State of Iowa in the U.S.A. with Italian company, "ALFAGOMMA AMERICA , INC."
2005: Acquisition of Piranha Hose Products, Inc., in the U.S.A.
Establishment of Kuriyama de Mexico, S.de.R.L.de.C.V.
2007: Establishment of joint venture company IR (Foshan) Building Materials Trading Co., LTD. in China.
2008: Kuri Tec Manufacturing , Inc. consolidated Hose Technology, Inc.
2012: Establishment of Kuriyama (Thailand）Co., Ltd.
2015: Establishment of "Kuriyama Europe Cooperatief U.A."in the Netherlands
Acquisition of "Lyme Gro", the parent company of TIPSA Grpupe　which has manufacturing and sales bases of rubber hoses in Spain, the USA and Argentina.

Compliance

The foundation of corporate social responsibility.

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Investor Relations

We pursue stable revenues and vigorous growth through the development of diversified, global business flexibly adapted to a changing business environment.

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Sustainability [SDGs and ESG Initiatives]

Kuriyama Group strives to be a corporate group that grasps the needs of its customers and contributes to building a sustainable society. It is with this in mind that we are developing business which incorporates 15 of the 17 SDGs. We also value the job satisfaction of our employees and seek to ensure it by prioritizing reform of work practices.

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