Takashi Hatchoji

Proterial Ltd. engages in the manufacture and sale of products for automobile, electronics, and infrastructure industry sectors. It operates through the following divisions: Specialty Steel, Magnetic Materials, Functional Components, and Cable Materials. The Specialty Steel division includes high-grade special steel, rolls, steel and ceramic structural parts, injection molding machine parts, and soft magnetic materials. The Magnetic Materials division comprises of magnets and ceramic products. The Functional Components division consists of high-grade casting components for automobiles, piping and infrastructure components, and construction components. The Cable Materials division offers electric wires and functional items such as industrial wire, equipment wire, industrial rubber, cable processed products, automotive electrical components, and brake hose. The company was founded on April 10, 1956 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Hitachi Transport System, Ltd. engages in the provision of transportation and distribution services. It operates through the following segments: Domestic Logistics Business, Global Logistics Business, and Others. The Domestic Logistics Business segment deals with domestic third-party logistics (3PL) business. It also handles the transportation, delivery, and installation work for general cargo, heavy goods, and artwork. The Global Logistics Business segment covers international 3PL business, overseas local logistics operations, and air transport business. The Others segment includes logistics consulting services, information system development, computer sales, and real estate rental businesses. The company was founded in February 1950 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Koki Holdings Co. Ltd. engages in the manufacture and sale of power tools, outdoor power equipment, and life-science instruments. It operates through the following segments: Power Tools and Centrifuges & Processing Equipment. The Power Tools segment provides metalworking, woodworking, cordless and construction power tools; pneumatic tools, woodworking machines, outdoor power equipment, gardening tools, household power tools, dust collectors, measure laser tools and accessories. The Centrifuges & Processing Equipment segment provides ultracentrifuges, high-speed refrigerated centrifuge, micro centrifuge, and large-scale continuous flow ultracentrifuge equipment. The company was founded in 1918 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Business for Social Responsibility, Inc. provides consulting services. The company offers CSR strategy & integration, environment, supply chain, and community engagement & development services. It has operations in Asia, Europe, and North America. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.