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November 7, 2008

The 3rd Chinese Joint Venture Partners Conference (held in Hangzhou, China)

One of the biggest annual events of Tokyo Boeki Steel & Materials Ltd. was the 3rd Chinese Joint Venture Partners Conference held in Hangzhou, China on 7th November 2008.

This conference was first held in Shanghai, China in November 2006, the year when Tokyo Boeki Steel & Materials Ltd. was founded. Last year the 2nd conference was held in Beijing, China.
The significance of holding this conference is to broadly reinforce the relationships not only with the joint venture partners but also with other Chinese and Japanese business counterparts as well as the Chinese governmental executives. And therefore this conference becomes a very important event for Tokyo Boeki Steel & Materials Ltd. to show strong leadership and take the initiative among the participants to the conference.

In the 2nd session of the conference, the representative of Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ(China),Ltd delivered a wonderful speech on the subject of "The International Economy around China after The Beijing Olympics"

In the 3rd session of the conference, each chairman of the Chinese joint venture partners presented their business principles on "How to survive in the confusion of global recession after the Beijing Olympics". Each chairman representing senior management of their company presented the business environment and future plan with great enthusiasm.

The conference ended successfully on a grand scale and in a terrific manner thanks to all sixty participants and delegates from the executives of the government of China, members of China-Japan Economics Association, representatives of Chinese and Japanese companies and the joint venture partners.

October 15,2008

CELEBRATION FOR THE ACHIEVEMENT OF 1 MILLION TONNE AUTOMOTIVE STEEL SUPPLY TO FORD OF AUSTRALIA

On 15th of October, 2008, there was an event in Melbourne, Australia to celebrate the achievement of 1 million tonne automotive steel supply from Nippon Steel to Ford of Australia followed by a banquet.

The event took place successfully at Ford of Australia Head office attended by about 50people including distinguished guests such as His Excellency Mr Murray McLean OAM,Ambassador to Japan, Mr Hasegawa, Consul-General of Japan, as well as the most senior level of each organization such as Mr Mimura,Chairman, Nippon Steel, Mr John Parker,Executive Vice President, FAPA & Mazda,Mr Marin Burela, President, Ford of Australia,Mr Phil Spender, Executive Vice President,Mazda Motor Corporation, Mr Machida,Chairman, Tokyo Boeki Ltd., and Mr Tanaka,President & CEO of TBSM.

After speeches from the distinguished guests and the most senior representative of each organization, the 3 companies exchanged the Object d'art made of steel which represented the strong relationship among them.

The banquet which was held at a city hotel was celebrated in an elegant atmosphere.
In his brief speech for a toast at the banquet, Mr Tanaka thanked the great efforts made by the senior personnel of the 3 organizations in the past years and encouraged all to work harder to make the relationship even stronger towards the next 1 million tonne.

History：In 1963, Yawata Steel (current Nippon Steel) started exporting automotive steel to Ford of Australia, which was the very 1st Japanese automotive steel exported in the history of the Japanese steel industry. Since then, the supply has been continuous for 45 years without disruption.

August, 2008

Grand opening of the Matsudo City Display Home made of Boral Bricks

We celebrated the Grand Opening this beautiful Display Home in Matsudo City, Chiba. It is made of Boral Bricks imported from Australia, which Tokyo Boeki Steel & Materials has the exclusive distribution rights in the Japanese market.

We have every faith that this case is the just the start of bigger better things to come. Tokyo Boeki's Building Materials team has aggressively promoted the sales by introducing visitors from Boral Bricks Australia to customers.

BORAL Ltd., founded in 1946 is a leading Building Materials company in Australia and we have been dealing with its export Brick division for the past 19 years. We plan to further promote this beautiful product in the domestic housing market emphasizing the outstanding quality and pure cost effectiveness of Boral bricks.

Brick homes have many positive benefits: Energy savings through Thermal efficiency, improved sound insulation, Earthquake resistance (under correct construction methods), Durability, and above all Beauty!

Steel rods are used for re-enforcement to improve Earthquake resistance

Bricklayers lay approx. 10,000 bricks per home

June 20, 2008

Tokyo Boeki Steel & Materials Ltd. participates in "Team Minus 6%".

Regarding the environmental concerns worldwide, each country is making concrete efforts to reduce their CO2 emissions to protect the earth's future.
Tokyo Boeki Steel & Materials Ltd. also considers it necessary to fulfill our social responsibilities as a corporation, and has joined "Team minus 6%" that is sponsored by the Ministry of the Environment, and has begun the process of becoming a more ecology orientated company.

Stop Global Warming!

Team Minus 6%　 https://www.team-6.jp/english/index.html

April, 2008

With the aim to build the Corporate Brand　－New Systems of Human Resource Development & Building the Strategy－

Tokyo Boeki Steel & Materials Ltd is promoting the business to build the corporate brand and lay the foundations for the next 100 years. As part of this promotion, we are aiming to strengthen the structure of the company with the introduction of new systems and setting up a new organizational structure in April this year.

　system 　organization
　○　Overseas Trainee Program 　○　Vietnam Business Promotion Team
　○　Chief Staff Assignment 　○　Market Strategy Staff

Overseas Trainee Program

The Overseas Trainee Program sets a basic policy to "Promote the internationalization for the long term" and aims to develop human resources who can promote the business development in the global market. As a concrete move, we set up "Overseas Trainee Program" for the junior staff. It is expected that the overseas business experience in youth will broaden our international perspective and lead to development of true global human resources. The first trainee was resided in Hanoi in May.

Market Strategy Staff
It is necessary to identify the market strategy in advance by five to ten years due to the rapidly changing global economy and increasing uncertainty associated with business these days.
Therefore, we set up "Market Strategy Staff" to collect and analyze market information, as a strategy to advance and respond accurately and identify changing market trends from day to day.
Under the direct control of President & CEO, Mr. Tanaka, we assigned two staff members who are representative of Steel related and Resource and Raw Materials related markets to work on these strategies.

April 1, 2008

Tokyo Boeki Steel & Materials Ltd.(=TBSM) Fresh Start to the New Fiscal Year (The Third Fiscal Year )

With the cherry blossoms in full bloom on April 1st, a morning assembly was held to celebrate the commencement of the new fiscal year, the third fiscal year of TBSM. This was also held in conjunction with an initiation ceremony for new employees in the meeting room on the 4th floor of Tokyo head office.

In the presence of employees from head office, a letter of appointment was handed to new employees, Mr. Nakamura and Mr. Yoshinaga, by Mr. Tanaka, President & CEO of Tokyo Boeki Steel & Materials Ltd.

Mr. Tanaka advised them, "You will not only have to face the company and society, but also most of all, yourself as a professional - more than ever before. You will encounter mountains to climb and many other difficulties in the future, but I trust you can overcome such difficulties by taking a proactive stance. This will assist in providing you with provisions to overcoming your own difficulties" Mr. Tanaka encouraged them to contribute to the maximum of their ability to further the development of TBSM.

Following the initiation ceremony, a morning assembly was held to celebrate the commencement of the third fiscal year of TBSM, where Mr. Tanaka summarized the issues from the second fiscal year and emphasized the plan and measures applicable to the third fiscal year.
He spoke about the mission the business is creating for TBSM in the future and how the company is looking to evolve into a company in business for 100 years, asking employees to confirm and act in the spirit of the founding fathers by adopting a "Mindset of management among all employees, Mindset of a pioneer, Mindset to overcome all obstacle" by all members of TBSM.
Within the third fiscal year, we, all members of TBSM then vow that we should steel ourselves and work towards the plan of achievement. pagetop

March 25, 2008

Appointment of the Board of Directors

We, Tokyo Boeki Steel & Materials Ltd., would like to announce that today, the Board Members of Tokyo Boeki Steel & Materials Ltd. held a board meeting and appointed informally the candidates of the Board Members to be formally discussed and approved in the 2nd Annual General Shareholders Meeting of Tokyo Boeki Steel & Materials Ltd. held in June 2008. The details are as follows:－

1. Official Announcement after the 2nd Annual General Shareholders Meeting(to be held in June 2008)
New Board Directors
Mr. Takuji Hiramatsu
(Current Role: Deputy COO for Business Development , GM Steel Div & GM Building Materials Div.)
Mr. Hiroshi Shigezumi
(Current Role: GM Raw Materials Div.)

2. Remarks:
The Board Members' Name, Role and Responsibility after the 2nd Annual General Shareholders Meeting. 〔　〕means responsible role and area.
President and CEO Mr. Masayoshi Tanaka
Managing Director Mr. Tadahito Katafuchi
〔Chief Financial& Administrating Officer〕
Director Mr. Takuji Hiramatsu
〔President & COO, Tokyo Boeki (Australia) Pty. Ltd.〕
Director Mr. Hiroshi Shigezumi
〔General Manager, Raw Materials Division〕
Auditor Mr. Hisashi Urushizaki

February 21, 2008

Meeting with Senior Executives of both China Shougang International Trade & Engineering Corporation and Jigang Group Co., Ltd.

On February 21, 2008, Mr. Tanaka, President of Tokyo Boeki Steel & Materials Ltd.(=TBSM) and Mr. Hiratsuka(Leader Raw Materials No1. Team) visited and had meetings with China Shougang International Trade & Engineering Corporation in Beijing and Jigang Group Co., Ltd in Jinan City.

○ Meeting in Beijing at China Shougang International Trade & Engineering Corporation Head Office with Mr. Tan Yixin, Assistant President & Mr. Wang Xinsheng, Vice General Manager

Mr. Tanaka introduced the activities of TBSM's global business development and TBSM's joint venture operations/new development in China including Shanxi Jincheng Coal Complex Project.
Mr. Tan Yixin in return updated TBSM Mission the present position and the future business expansion plan for China Shougang Group. Both parties had a very constructive discussion for building future business collaboration.
Mr. Zeng Jianping, President of TOMAS (Tianjin) International Trade Co., Ltd. accompanied TBSM Mission.

China Shougang International Trade & Engineering Corporation：
https://www.zs.com.cn/

○ Meeting in Jinan City, Shandong Province at Jigang Group Co., Ltd with it's Senior Executives

TBSM Mission visited Jigang Group Co., Ltd. accompanied by Mr. Gao Jiancheng, President of Tokyo Boeki (Beijing) Ltd. and Mr. Zeng Jianping, President of TOMAS (Tianjin) International Trade Co., Ltd.
TBSM Mission's visit coincided with the restructure of senior executives at Jigang Group Co., Ltd., namely Mr. Wang Jun-Former Vice President succeeded Mr. Li Changshun as the newly appointed President.

Mr. Tanaka has been acquainted with Mr. Li Changshun since 2003 and TBSM Mission and the executives from Jigang Group Co., Ltd. such as Mr. Li Changshun, Mr. Wang Jun who was Mr Li's successor, Zhang Jiaxin Vice General Manager had a comprehensive business development discussion at the meeting where the experts from the company's Technical Centre and the colleagues of the company's International Trade Division also joined in.
This discussion brought both companies to deepen the mutual understanding for both companies' present business activities and the future business expansion plan.
The meeting had long discussions in the fields of Steel, Refractory, and Raw Materials for steel making but, the attendants confirmed the outcome of the discussion was very fruitful and worthwhile.
Following the meeting, TBSM Mission was invited a lunch by Mr. Wang Jun. The lunch ended very harmoniously and this symbolized the fact that both companies have kept a good business relationship, that will continue into the future.

Jigang Group Co., Ltd：https://www.jigang.com.cn/invinfo/

Jan. 2008

2008 New Year Speech of Mr. Tanaka, President of TBSM

Ladies and Gentlemen, all the colleague at TBSM,
All of you have now started a refreshing new year with the renewed spirit. I would like to say that Tokyo Boeki Ltd. 60th anniversary celebrations last October went well. At the same time Tokyo Boeki Steel & Materials Ltd. passed their 1st anniversary.
This was done thanks to all your great support and those outcomes extended to the company and I, therefore, express my heartfelt appreciation to all of you.

Viewing the new year 2008, I now foresee that the global economy is starting to turn around after the prosperous times of the last couple of years.
In Japan at the beginning of the year, it started in very tough business circumstances by the influence of the sub-prime loan issues in the USA, the global issue of the price hike of raw materials for steel making, the slowdown in housing/ building industries in Japan due to the change of the basic building construction laws.
Under these circumstances, on the first trading day of the year 2008, the NIKKEI average share price fell to the level of \15,000. In the meantime, looking the bilateral relationship between Japan and China, the year 2008 will pass 30th anniversary since signing Japan and China Peaceful and Friendly Corporation Agreement.
At the end of last year, the Prime Minister of Japan, Mr. Fukuda visited China and now it has been planned that Mr. Hu Jintao, the President of China will visit Japan this April, which I think will strengthen the relationship and partnership of the two countries.

Today, I wish to confirm that I lead Tokyo Boeki Steel & Materials Ltd. to act more speedy and more aggressively than last year with the business development focusing on China and other South East Asian countries.
I also confirm that I lead Tokyo Boeki Steel & Materials Ltd. to continuously make the best efforts for making great progress in the Shanxi Jincheng Coal Complex Project and Vietnamese Manganese & Ferro Alloy Development Project in CaoBang Province, Vietnam etc.

I would once again like to ask all of you, your continuous support and cooperation for the remainder of 2008.
I wish all of you and your families a healthy and happy year to come.

Thank you for your attention.