It has been confirmed through PCR testing that three employees working at our Kameyama Plant (location: Kameyama City, Mie) have tested positive for COVID-19 as of September 22.

Given these test results, in cooperation with the health center with jurisdiction, we have implemented the following responses to place the utmost priority on preventing infection inside and outside the company as well as ensuring the safety of employees.

-Investigating the activity history of those infected, and conducting surveys and PCR tests on close contacts of those infected
(They were not engaged in operations that involve direct contact with customers or suppliers)
- For those employees who are close contacts as well as those who are suspected to be so, they have been requested to stay at home and their health conditions are being monitored
- For target buildings that are within the Kameyama Plant, production lines have been suspended and target areas disinfected

We regret the concern this may cause to our customers, suppliers, those living in the area, and any other parties involved. We will work in cooperation with the related departments to prevent new cases of infection and further spread of the virus, placing the utmost priority on the health and safety of all employees and parties involved.

We kindly ask for the understanding of all parties involved.