Notice of Participation in "Chemical Material Japan 2026"

West Virginia, which has many world-class chemical manufacturers and numerous advantages for Japanese companies, such as business costs and quality of life.

The North American market continues to see business growth for chemical manufacturers. Production is being established closer to North American customers from regions such as Asia and Europe, aiming to mitigate export risks and reduce manufacturing and delivery times, leading to ongoing investments in North America. Our state, home to world-class chemical manufacturers, is also recognized by the American Chemical Society as the birthplace of the petrochemical industry. We are attracting investments from chemical manufacturers in Japan, Europe, and various countries. **Advantages of Expanding to West Virginia** - **Highly Competitive Business Costs**: Business costs, including taxes, salaries, and utilities, are lower than the national average. - **Market Location**: Over 50% of U.S. manufacturing bases are located within an 800 km radius centered around our state. - **Labor Force Support**: Financial support for recruitment and employee training, as well as human resources assistance. - **Investment Incentives**: Tax credits for manufacturing, assistance in finding factory sites and properties, financial support, and other resources. - **One-on-One Support**: Individual project support from staff based in Japan and headquarters personnel. *We offer a chemical industry map and materials introducing the benefits of expanding to our state! Please view them from the [PDF download].* *Chemical Materials 2022 Online Exhibition from October 17 to 28.*

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West Virginia, USA, equipped with the labor force, raw materials, and logistics network necessary for the overseas expansion of the automotive industry.

Automobile parts manufacturers around the world have discovered that the path to success leads to West Virginia. Companies that supply and support the automotive industry will find a prepared workforce equipped with the skills needed in today’s market. Furthermore, in West Virginia, there is easy access to suppliers of raw materials necessary for the automotive industry, such as steel, aluminum, and chemicals/polymers. Automakers in the state can leverage research and technology resources such as nonprofit centers for alternative fuels, the National Alternative Fuel Training Consortium, and the Robert C. Byrd Advanced Flexible Manufacturing Institute (RCBI). For more details, please download the catalog from the link below.

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West Virginia, with its low worker turnover rate and abundant natural resources, is ideal for manufacturing plant locations! We are currently offering explanatory materials that summarize customer feedback!

This document summarizes the locational advantages and basic information about the manufacturing industry in West Virginia. It includes a wealth of information such as access to natural resources, low turnover rates in manufacturing, the highest homeownership rate in the nation, high business survival rates, low disaster risk, strategic locations close to major markets, and robust support for the manufacturing sector. We also feature testimonials from customers who have chosen West Virginia, so please use this information when considering expansion into the manufacturing industry in the United States. [Contents] ■ Basic information about West Virginia ■ State government service support before expansion ■ State government service support after expansion ■ Locational advantages ■ Japanese companies *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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[Case Studies for 2023-2024 Available] There are reasons for the success of overseas investment expansion. Gain initial insights into successful expansion from case studies of companies that have ventured abroad.

As companies globalize, many are considering local production in North America as one of the options they must explore in the near future. However, even when it comes to the United States, some companies may be struggling to determine the criteria for choosing a location, which can hinder their overseas expansion. To provide insights into solving such challenges, we have compiled easy-to-understand examples of companies that have announced their entry or expansion within the last year and a half. We will introduce why West Virginia was chosen as a manufacturing base, not only from Japan but also from Europe, Asia, and within the United States, including reasons for expansion or growth, investment scale, and number of employees. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

• Other services

An essential component in a thriving manufacturing industry for a long time.

From the steel Bessemer converters of the 1880s to today's 3D printers, metals have long been an essential component of West Virginia's thriving manufacturing industry. West Virginia has built strong connections between abundant raw materials, a skilled metalworking workforce, and a supportive business environment. The state offers a supply of primary and processed metals, machinery, and other components necessary for metalworking and machinery manufacturing. It is home to over 4,000 regional suppliers of the required materials and thousands of skilled production and craft workers, particularly metalworking machine operators, metal manufacturers, and machinery assemblers. For more details, please download the catalog from the link below.

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Attracting multinational corporations for a better future. West Virginia is one of the top natural gas producing states in the nation.

West Virginia maintains many advantages that have attracted multinational corporations regarding infrastructure and supplies, while structural changes are further enhancing its competitiveness as a center for chemicals and polymers in the world. Chemical industrial parks across the state provide access to various shared services and co-location within the parks, along with excellent infrastructure and existing permits. West Virginia is located about two hours inland from Washington, D.C., and produces the raw materials necessary for the chemical and polymer industries. Together with the concentration of existing chemical plants, it offers companies reliable access to supplies from various sources. [About the Japan Representative Office of the West Virginia State Government] Our Japan office provides support services after entering the market, including market research, local property introductions, introductions to necessary professionals, and information on incentives, tax deductions, workforce training, and recruitment. We provide the latest local information, so please feel free to consult with us. *We are currently publishing an "Industry Trends: Chemical and Polymer Industry Map"! Please check it out via PDF download.

• Other polymer materials

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[Speaker] Tatsu Nagai, Representative Employee of Go2Marketing (Co.) / Host of VSI AV Portal [Lecture Topics] 1. Understanding Robo-Taxis (1) Technology of Robo-Taxis (2) Safety of Robo-Taxis (3) Regulations for Robo-Taxis 2. Trends among Robo-Taxi Operators (1) Progress of Robo-Taxi Companies in the U.S.: Waymo, Zoox (2) Top 3 Robo-Taxi Companies in China (3) Other Robo-Taxi Companies 3. Challenges in Implementing Robo-Taxis (1) Implementation Process and Operational Rules (2) Necessity of ADS Data Regulations in Preparation for Accidents 4. Global Market for Robo-Taxis (1) Growth Forecast for the Robo-Taxi Market (2) Regional Growth Forecasts 5. Entry into the Japanese Robo-Taxi Market (1) Differences between the U.S. and Japan Ride-Hailing Markets (2) Scenarios for Entering the Japanese Robo-Taxi Market 6. Summary 7. Q&A

We are pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at SEMICON Japan 2026 for the first time. Dates: December 9-11 Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, East Hall 7 Booth Location: E7971 Our force sensors, which utilize the piezoelectric effect of quartz, offer extremely high inherent frequency for fast response and high resolution to detect minute changes in force. This characteristic is well-suited for solving challenges in semiconductor manufacturing processes that require precise control. At our booth, we will conduct a demonstration of load measurement and showcase the benefits of introducing piezoelectric sensors. We invite you to visit us and feel free to stop by.

We will be exhibiting at IPF Japan 2026. Dates: December 1-5 Venue: Makuhari Messe, Exhibition Hall 3, Booth No. 31817 In recent years, higher quality assurance and traceability have been demanded in automotive parts, medical components, and electronic parts. At our booth, we will introduce sensing systems, including the visualization of injection molding quality and technologies for press-fitting and measurement, with a focus on real-time monitoring of the manufacturing process. As a highlight, we plan to showcase a demonstration linking ComoNeo with molding machines. Please experience quality management utilizing cavity pressure data at our booth.

Gunkyō Manufacturing Co., Ltd. will be exhibiting at "POWTEX 2026 International Powder Technology Exhibition" to be held at Tokyo Big Sight East Halls 1, 2, and 3 from November 25 to 27, 2026. At our booth, we will provide information about our cleaning and recycling services for dust collection filters, which are essential in the powder industry. Please check out our new option of "cleaning and reuse" that contributes to cost reduction while also supporting the SDGs.