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[Company strength]
(1) We have established methods and die specifications for press working technology for CFRP and flame-resistant magnesium and successfully developed prototypes with support from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. We possess large 3D measuring instruments and ultrasonic flaw detectors to verify and evaluate products.
(2) We jointly developed a radiation medical diagnosis system with Gunma University Medical School, and then successfully productized it. Its main features are a special CFRP bed with optimal radiography, and an original control unit. Two patent applications are pending for this product. 
(3) We have succeeded in using servo press machines to produce high-precision press dies (cold forging) from super-high-tension material over 1.2 GPa in the field of pressed auto parts. 



[Business description]
We provide sheet metal working for automobiles, including pressing, welding, and assembly of metal press parts and die design, development, and manufacturing (including large-scale machining) for advanced metal press working. Our automobile supplies business involves aftermarket part development, design, manufacturing, and sales under our SYMS brand (such as aerodynamics and exhaust system parts). We are engaged in R&D including experiments and research on aerodynamic characteristics with a wind tunnel test system and on engine power performance, and test vehicle and WRC car manufacturing. We develop CFRP and lightweight flame-resistant magnesium pressed parts (including experiments and test systems for medical-engineering collaboration).



[Industry]
Metal press part and carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) part manufacturing

[Representative's message]
The market for parts made from CFRP and flame-resistant magnesium is quite harsh. I believe it is important to develop products for today’s automobile, medical, and nursing industries where the characteristics of these materials are appreciated. We want to apply our technological advantages to offer distinctive products to the market, but it is also important to construct a production system to pursue high efficiency and productivity. We will consider our options, including the effective use of overseas sites. We plan to actively make use of J-GoodTech to cultivate sales channels, and propose promising products. 

[Company structure for market development/overseas expansion]
We plan to acquire new customers in the automobile, aerospace, and medical fields with lightweight parts made from CFRP and flame-resistant magnesium. This will be done by attending various exhibitions, promoting our SYMS brand on our website, and registering with J-GoodTech. We will also publicize our research findings at public events and academic meetings such as the Japan Society for Technology of Plasticity and Japan Radiological Society. We will establish a reputation for our advanced press working technology and productivity regarding lightweight materials to further cultivate sales channels. We have an across-the-board project team on sales expansion that involves our president and management planning office.
 


[Awards and media coverage]
[Awards]
Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers, Encouragement Award (March 2009); Gunma Prefecture Technology Award, presented by the Governor of Gunma Prefecture (February 2011); Gunma Prefecture One Company, One Technology certification (March 2011); Gunma Prefecture Excellent Manufacturer Award (March 2011). 

[Media]
Jomo Shimbun, “Gunma Prefecture Strategy Meeting on Next-Generation Industry Development,” “1st Industrial Collaboration: Downstream-Upstream Matching Projects” (October 2014). 


[Authorization/Certification]
ISO 9001; ISO 14000; TS 9000; Strategic Core Technology Advancement Program approval; bidding qualification for public tenders.
 


[Intellectual property]
We have one registered patent (for a CFRP press working method), and two pending published patent applications (on a medical diagnosis system that makes use of CFRP and radiation).