NOK is Japans first oil seal manufacturer. Our functional parts such as oil seals and O-rings created from advanced technology in processed synthetic rubbers are used not only in the automotive industry but also i......NOK is Japans first oil seal manufacturer. Our functional parts such as oil seals and O-rings created from advanced technology in processed synthetic rubbers are used not only in the automotive industry but also in a wide variety of other industries. We have developed into the number-one company in terms of reliability in this field while leveraging the technology and know-how acquired since the start of operations. Nippon Mektron, Ltd., one of our Group companies, has been developing, commercializing and improving flexible printed circuits (FPC) in terms of performance and quality, far ahead of the times, adding a valuable contribution to the reduction in size and weight of electronics products like personal computers, cellular phones, etc., thus enhancing the performance of such products. We will strengthen core activities mainly in our automotive and information-technology business, while further improving sealing technology and FPC technology. By devoting our company resources to the areas where we have dominated as the number-one parts maker, we are poised to grow ever stronger as a totally independent parts supplier. Whats more, NOK, from the front line of sales to throughout the shop floor, is carrying out austere cost-cutting measures, while creating an ever stronger balance sheet. In line with this, as we focus on improving quality, we are committed to making unique and useful products backed by technology in a competitive manner and supplying them throughout the globe in a reasonable way. That is how we will become an excellent company to the extent that our stakeholders - customers, shareholders, employees and suppliers - can be proud. That is our dream. At the same time, to protect the natural environment for the next generation, we are committed to upholding our environmental responsibilities and being community minded. "A small town factory" was created in Kobe, Japan, in 1939. That factory has since divided into branches and grown to become a totally independent company. And the 21st century has just started. We continue to pursue our dream within our corporate climate with a reputation as a "small factory in town born to be a great parts-supplier." In this century, with that reputation, we are chasing our dream.