The 2025 World Expo in Japan (EXPO 2025 Osaka Kansai) will feature the Osaka Healthcare Pavilion "REBORN with Bioplastics"!

Both the raw resin and the foaming agent are entirely non-petroleum based! They do not generate excess CO2 during the manufacturing and disposal processes.

【Plant-based, biodegradable plastic foam bead material that is gentle on people and the Earth】 "Plant-based biodegradable foam beads" are 100% biodegradable products made using an environmentally friendly method that does not involve chemical foaming agents. Thanks to our unique "supercritical inert gas foaming molding technology," we have successfully molded foam beads from biodegradable resin PLA (polylactic acid), which was previously challenging. This high expansion foaming also allows for a reduction in raw materials. As global concern over plastic waste issues grows, this new environmentally friendly product can be applied in various fields such as fishing and agricultural tools, packaging materials, medical products, and decorative/display items. 【Features】 ■ 100% plant-based ■ 100% biodegradable ■ Carbon neutral ■ Low environmental impact foaming agents used *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

• Composite Materials

This is a block board made of biodegradable foam beads that are non-petroleum-based, carbon-neutral, and have low environmental impact. Ideal for packaging materials, cushioning, and various three-dimensional shapes!

Beads made from plant-derived, biodegradable resin PLA (polylactic acid) are foamed using a unique extrusion foaming technology developed by Plasteco, which utilizes low environmental impact inert gases (CO2, N2) and are then steam-formed into block and board shapes. They can be processed into your desired shape through cutting and other methods! They can be used as an alternative to traditional expanded polystyrene for packaging materials and cushioning, as well as for three-dimensional objects and display items. High expansion foaming with a safe and inexpensive foaming agent (inert gas) also allows for a reduction in raw materials! PLA resin, which has a high raw material cost, can be foamed and molded at a low cost.

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Foamed sheets made from biodegradable resin PLA (polylactic acid) that are produced using environmentally friendly methods. They can be used for food trays, agricultural products, medical supplies, packaging, and cushioning materials.

Plasteco Co., Ltd. has consistently focused on "plastic production that considers people and the Earth" since its establishment. Through our unique technology that uses a safe inert gas with a low global warming potential to foam resins, we conduct research on plastic products and manufacturing methods that address environmental and resource issues, as well as the development and manufacturing of related equipment. With this technology, we have successfully achieved high-density foaming of plant-based biodegradable resins like PLA (polylactic acid), which were previously difficult to foam. Our foamed plastics are carbon neutral, derived from non-petroleum sources, and do not generate excess CO₂ during manufacturing and disposal processes, making them advanced materials that can be safely used in the future. Our foamed sheets are 100% biodegradable and do not use chemical foaming agents. Amid growing global concern over plastic waste, they can be applied in various fields as new environmentally friendly products, including food trays, packaging materials, and medical products. We have vacuum forming equipment and molds for testing, allowing for prototyping from sheets to formed products.

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Please consult with us. We overturn the conventional wisdom of plastic! Environmentally friendly, high value-added foaming technology.

The "Supercritical Inert Gas Foaming Technology" is a high-value-added micro-foaming technology that considers both people and the environment. It does not have the explosiveness or flammability of hydrocarbon-based physical foaming agents, so there is no need to make the equipment explosion-proof. It is also free from the toxicity of chemical foaming agents and has no residual effects, making it excellent for recycling. Our company provides comprehensive support from raw materials to the entire molding equipment and the development of the molding process. Additionally, our foaming molding machines come standard with extrusion molding and RIM molding. If you are considering foaming molding, please feel free to contact us. 【Features】 ■ The foaming agent is non-explosive and non-flammable, eliminating the need for explosion-proof equipment. ■ It has a low global warming potential, taking the global environment into consideration. ■ It is non-toxic and has no residual effects, making it excellent for recycling. ■ It is capable of forming fine bubbles of several micrometers. ■ It can also be applied to foaming of crystalline resins, which were difficult to foam at high ratios with conventional methods. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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Products for three-dimensional modeling, decoration, and displays made using plant-based, biodegradable foam PLA beads shaped by our unique technology that considers both people and the Earth.

【PLA (Polylactic Acid) Microcellular Foam Products Considerate of People and the Earth】 Our unique "Inert Gas Foaming Technology" has successfully enabled the microcellular foaming of biodegradable resin PLA (Polylactic Acid) using environmentally friendly foaming agents such as carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrogen (N2) at high ratios, which was previously difficult. By not using chemical foaming agents, our products are 100% biodegradable and carbon neutral. As a material that addresses global environmental issues, it can be freely shaped into food trays, packaging materials, fishing and agricultural supplies, medical products, as well as store displays, exhibition booths, stage decorations, and display items.

• Other polymer materials

[Environmental Consideration] Core material for tatami made from plant-based, earth-friendly, foam PLA material with excellent insulation, antibacterial, and moisture-proof properties [Carbon Neutral]

Foamed PLA (polylactic acid) is a material with lower environmental impact than conventional materials such as foamed polystyrene and other foamed plastics, as it is plant-based and biodegradable. Additionally, thanks to Plasteco's unique supercritical inert gas foaming technology, there are no residues like those from chemical foaming agents, and it is foamed and molded using methods that have a low global warming potential, making it an environmentally friendly product from raw materials to molding processes. The fine bubbles of PLA (bubble diameter 10-30μm) and the independent bubbles provide excellent thermal insulation, moisture resistance, and antibacterial properties, while also preventing the occurrence of dust mites and other pests from the tatami base. It also has soundproofing properties, creating a comfortable living environment.

• Other polymer materials

Renewed with a new model! This is a gas supply device capable of precisely and stably supplying inert gases necessary for foam molding, such as carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrogen (N2).

【Renewal & New Model Launch!】 - Smaller and lighter than the previous model - Equipped with a 12-inch large screen touch panel - Precise control of gas supply volume is possible through data linkage with various molding machines Foaming with CO₂ or N₂ experiences significant changes in bubble diameter and foaming conditions due to minor fluctuations in supply volume. Additionally, traditional pump methods using pressure control have seen supply volume fluctuate due to pressure changes at the gas injection point of the molding machine. Plasteco's supercritical inert gas quantitative supply device maintains a constant supply mass and automatically adjusts the supply pressure to follow the pressure at the supply point, enabling precise control of the supply volume at all times and achieving uniform and fine foaming. Furthermore, by precisely controlling the gas addition amount through data linkage (optional) with extrusion and injection molding machines, stabilization of foaming ratios and reduction in the weight of molded products become possible. It can accommodate a wide range of applications, from small flow rates for small molding machines to large flow rates for large molding machines, as well as RIM molding and other uses. It also supports flow control, high-pressure compatibility, and other options, making it suitable for various applications.

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We will be exhibiting at the "23rd Japan Yarn Fair" held at the Ichii Shinkin Arena on February 19 (Thursday) and 20 (Friday), 2026. We will showcase a variety of knitted samples, including pullovers and one-pieces made with our computer-controlled flat knitting machines, apparel knit products for sports and outdoor activities, knitted accessories and goods such as socks, gloves, hats, scarves, leggings, and bags, as well as knitted interior products like chairs, cushions, and rugs. Additionally, we will present industrial knitted materials for wearable mobility. We will also introduce our design software, APEXFiz Design, and our web service platform, SHIMA SEIKI Online Services. Booth No.: Sen-1 Exhibition Contents: Knitted Samples APEXFiz Design (Design Software) SDS KnitPaint-Online (Knitting Software) yarnbank (Comprehensive Web Service for Yarn Information) SHIMA Datamall (Digital Content Web Service) <Contact Information> Nishi-Nihon Branch, Kodama, TEL: 0725-31-0511

[Lecturer] Koichi Iwama, Professor, Faculty of Economics and Management, Wako University / Chairman, Resource Economics Committee, Petroleum Technology Association [Key Lecture Content] The latest trends surrounding hydrogen and ammonia, including household fuel cells, fuel cell vehicles, fuel cell trucks, fuel cell buses, hydrogen stations, hydrogen power generation, hydrogen engines, hydrogen-reduced steelmaking, and ammonia ships. The lecture will clearly explain the optimal business strategies for Japanese companies towards a hydrogen and ammonia society by 2030, in the context of the headwinds from the Trump administration and the fierce competition from Western countries and China.

Our company will participate in the "2026 Yamagata Prefecture Business Negotiation Conference" held in Yamagata Prefecture. We will promote IIDA's processing technology to companies that we do not usually have the opportunity to meet. ◆ Ordering companies: 105 ◆ Receiving companies: 315 (manufacturing industries inside and outside Yamagata Prefecture) This business negotiation conference will be based on a pre-matching format according to the needs of both parties, and it is expected to provide a fruitful venue for negotiations. For companies that, unfortunately, cannot participate this time, we will offer individual negotiations (WEB or face-to-face) and factory tours, so if you are interested, please contact our sales promotion department. 【Iida Manufacturing Co., Ltd.】 〒969-1204 21-2 Mizukami, Nukazawa, Motomiya City, Fukushima Prefecture TEL: 0243-64-2320 FAX: 0243-64-2571

[Speaker] Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Innovation and Environment Bureau Deputy Director, GX Investment Promotion Division, Yuki Kamitani [Key Lecture Content] In the rapidly changing international situation surrounding decarbonization, I will introduce the overall policy of Japan's GX (Green Transformation) policy. One of the pillars of the GX policy is the GX Strategy Regional System, which was established in August of last year. This system aims to create new GX-type industrial clusters centered around industrial resources such as complexes and decarbonized power sources by integrating support through GX financial resources with regulatory and institutional reforms. I will provide an overview of this system. [Lecture Topics] 1. International situation surrounding GX 2. Overall picture of Japan's GX policy 3. About the GX Strategy Regional System 4. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Speaker] Masayuki Fukuoka, Partner Attorney at Nishimura & Asahi Law Office, Foreign Law Joint Enterprise, New York State Attorney Member of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's AI Business Guidelines Study Group [Key Lecture Content] In the current era where generative AI can intricately mimic an individual's likeness and voice, protecting these elements for the mimicked individuals is an urgent issue. On the other hand, when companies utilize generative AI for image and voice applications, there is a concern about infringing on others' rights related to likeness and voice. This lecture will organize the legal issues surrounding the unauthorized use of likeness and voice. In addition to explaining copyright law, rights of publicity, and the Unfair Competition Prevention Act, it will also present guidelines for the protection of likeness and voice, including ethical perspectives and risk management that companies should adopt. [Lecture Items] 1. Introduction: Current Status and Legal Issues of Likeness and Voice Use by Generative AI 2. Limitations and Possibilities of Protection under Copyright Law and Trademark Law 3. Protection under Tort Law: In-depth Exploration of Rights of Likeness and Publicity 4. Unfair Competition Prevention Act 5. Compliance and Ethical Judgment in Practice 6. Q&A / Business Card Exchange