My name is Naoto Ikeda, and I have been appointed as General Manager of the Sales Department in the Plastic Machinery Division effective April 1st, 2025. I joined the Plastic Machinery Division in 1994, and since then, I have interacted with customers and partners from various domestic and international industries. In recent years, I have been stationed in Germany and the United States, where I have been involved in product planning, sales promotion, and the management of local subsidiaries. With this appointment, I am committed to the spirit of "learning from the past to innovate for the future," and I aim to build a sales and service system that will further satisfy our customers and contribute to society.
Currently, the increasing diversity of demands on production equipment and the fragmentation of the market require us to be more responsive than ever before. While pursuing the functionality and quality of our products, we strive to respond promptly to various demands. We aim to co-create value with our customers by harnessing the full potential of our 46 worldwide sales offices. In doing so, we are confident that we can enhance our competitiveness in the global market and consistently meet our customers' expectations.
This year, we celebrate the 60th anniversary of our Plastic Machinery Division. It also marks the 16th year of our partnership with Demag, a company with a rich history in Germany. Building on our history and achievements, we will continue to strive for sustainable coexistence and mutual prosperity with everyone in the plastic manufacturing industry. We will keep working hard every day to meet your expectations and truly appreciate your ongoing guidance and support.