JAN. 06, 2025

business

2025 New Year Address by the President

This morning, at our headquarters (Kakegawa, Shizuoka), President Masashi Ishida delivered the "2025 New Year Address," and we would like to report as follows.

The theme of this year's president's address was "Commitment and Challenge," which included New Year's greetings and discussions about future plans.

While this year has started peacefully, the environment could change dramatically, and President Ishida emphasized the need for everyone to be prepared to face challenges. He stated that this year would be crucial for executing the GLOBAL VISION 2035 and the medium- to long-term management plan.

▼GLOBAL VISION 2035

https://cataler.com/company/philosophy/#GV2035

Reflecting on last year, the importance of safety first was reaffirmed, and daily safety improvements were urged. Many awards were received for quality control, and it was emphasized that these achievements were due to the cooperation of the entire team, including partners. The importance of staying close to customers and working at the forefront was stressed.

▼Quality Guidelines

https://cataler.com/sustainability/quality/

Additionally, President Ishida mentioned that the advent of the Trump administration in the U.S. and changes in the European economy could significantly impact Cataler's business environment. Amid these changes, it is important to steadily advance the medium- to long-term management plan, build a strong management foundation with the keywords "Commitment, Innovation, and Challenge," and the theme of this year's company policy is based on this plan. Strong leadership is expected from the executive officers in charge of promotion. Moreover, the promotion of human capital management, ensuring psychological safety, and creating a comfortable workplace environment were highlighted as important.

■ Regarding Personnel System Revisions and Revenue Reforms

This year, we aim to introduce a new personnel system to maximize employees' abilities. Additionally, revenue reform will be undertaken to strengthen earning capabilities. Organizational changes will also be made to enhance collaboration, with the goal of achieving our targets as a united company.

(Personnel System Revisions)

Purpose: To maximize the abilities of each employee and enable them to perform as a team.

Policy: Focus on demonstrating individual abilities and team strength.

Expectation: Create a workplace where employees are motivated and eager to come to work.

(Revenue Reforms)

Current Situation: Earning capabilities have been declining year by year.

Issues: Inflation and investment in new businesses require reforms beyond the conventional approach.

Measures: Reforms involving some pain are necessary, and all employees are expected to proactively lead revenue reforms.

Goal: Everyone should be prepared to challenge themselves to increase operating profits in our core business.

(Organizational Changes)

Changes: No major changes, but adjustments closer to the field were made.

Expectation: Executive officers should strengthen collaboration and demonstrate the strength of the company as a whole, not just in silos.

▼Organization

https://www.cataler.com/company/structure/

■ Requests Regarding Safety Measures

Daily efforts are important for safety measures. Special attention is needed to prevent traffic accidents and fires, and it is important to prevent the fading of past accident memories. By utilizing the Koudoukan, all employees should learn and practice fire and explosion prevention, ensuring a safe workplace environment.

Goal: Always aim for a safer tomorrow than today.

Examples: Strive to prevent traffic accidents. Many of the traffic accidents that increased at the end of the year could have been prevented with a little caution, so maintaining safety awareness is crucial.

(Fire Prevention)

Measures: It is important to learn about fire and explosion prevention every year and to prevent past accidents from fading away. By working to prevent fading, similar accidents can be avoided.

(Utilization of Koudoukan)

Purpose: To thoroughly learn and practice fire and explosion prevention.

Call to Action: Visit the Koudoukan to learn specific measures.

Finally, there was an explanation about the newly formulated "Cataler Way."

The "Cataler Way" is a compilation of Cataler's strengths, important philosophies, desired mindsets, and behavioral patterns as common values to address the rapidly changing market environment and intensifying competition. It was explained that the "Cataler Way" is an important tool for all employees worldwide to share, move forward as one, and grow together as a global family to achieve success.

(Cataler Way)

Brand Concept: Solving global environmental issues through business and building a sustainable future.

Five Important Values: Sincerity, Teamwork, Purpose Orientation, Continuous Improvement, and Creation of New Paths.

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