The corporate philosophy of the Nichiyu Group is focused on contributing to the emergence of a vibrant society through our logistics technology and implementing a management policy that addresses the health of the local community and the global environment. In short, we seek to further improve our product performance while reducing the environmental impact of our flagship product, the electric forklift. 
 
Toshihiko Uratsuji President
 
We are now entering the second phase of our EMS (environmental management system) initiative, which entails a shift toward reducing our CO2 emissions and recycling our industrial waste. As a member of the community, we will endeavor to communicate effectively with local residents and with government entities.

The 2009 Nichiyu Environmental Report, which encompasses the operations of the Kyoto Plant and Shiga Plant of Nippon Yusoki Co., Ltd., summarizes our environmental initiatives for fiscal 2008. This report also seeks to keep our customers and neighboring residents fully informed by providing ample details of these initiatives.

In closing, I would like to express my gratitude to all who have contributed to our growth through their ongoing support and cooperation.