Report on Display at 2024 Shanghai International Industrial Automation
and Industrial Robot Exhibition
The transformation of “Made in China 2025” from “Manufacturing” to “Intelligent manufacturing” has become a major direction for China’s industrial transformation and upgrade, where, automation, as the cornerstone of intelligent transformation, is undoubtedly of paramount importance SIA Shanghai International Industrial Automation and Robotics Exhibition integrates years of industry resources and gathers development advantages. This year’s exhibition was held at the National Convention and Exhibition Center from July 24 to 26, 2024, and we participated in this exhibition too.
SIA China Smart Factory Exhibition is a professional exhibition for smart factories in China, featuring products relating to industrial automation, industrial robots, Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, factory logistics, and intelligent transmission, among other things.
We upgraded the display style at this exhibition, making careful preparation from lighting posters to display of physical products. This exhibition witnessed a large foot traffic, with more than 30 manufacturers exchanged with us, including 12 customers that need to be focused on as key ones for development in the future. As the post-expo follow-up visit plays a vital role, we strive to have cooperation with them earliest.
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2024 Small Group Improvement Event Release
On Monday, May 27, 2024, the 2024 First Half Release Meeting of Small Group Improvement Event was held. There were total 16 groups participated in this period’s Small Group Improvement Event at the beginning of this year. After efforts made by various groups and release and selection of candidates at the business department level, a total of seven groups was recommended to attend this company-level release meeting.
Before the official release, Nakai, deputy general manager made an opening speech, explaining that Starlite Kunshan’s small group promotion was synchronizing with the head office in Japan, and the event holding was changed to twice a year (one each in the first half and second half), congratulating the seven groups participating in this release to achieve good results. Through the intensive and wonderful release of various groups and the final assessment by the judge panel, it was determined that: the first prize went to the Section 1 of Fine Chemical Production, the second prize to General Affair Section and the third prize to Logistics Section of Fine Chemical. Finally, Deputy General Manager of Marketing made his detailed comments on each group: and explained that the topic selection of each group was relatively good this time, and the overall level of small group improvement event had improved compared with previous ones, and he looked forward to the next half small group improvement event in which better results could be achieved.
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11th Blood Donation Event
The Company organized employees who met the physical conditions for blood donation to actively participate in blood donation activities, in a move to advocate social contribution and social responsibility.
On the morning of May 31, 2024, for successfully carrying out this significant activity that benefits people, oneself, and society, the Company posted a notice of various tips relating to blood donation on the bulletin board and introduced such knowledge at meetings, letting employees to have a full understanding of blood donation activities, eliminating their worries, and then they actively responded to participating in the blood donation activities. Through the above promotion, employees gained a comprehensive understanding of the significance of this blood donation event and showed great enthusiasm.
Throughout the entire event, the staff of the Kunshan Red Cross Love Blood Donation Center were always on site to answer questions and solve difficulties for employees, enthusiastically providing service to each of donors, ensuring the smooth completion of this donation work. The entire event was filled with warmth and genuine emotions, showcasing the spirit of “Humanity, Fraternity, and Dedication”.
The successful donation of 8,600 milliliters of blood by the Company fully demonstrates the strong sense of social responsibility and selfless dedication of our employees. Through this event, we believe it will greatly motivate all the employees of the Company, further make continuous contributions to society, and do their due humble strength.
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Starlite’s s 24th Event at Welfare Agency
Starlite’s senior officers, trade union members, and members of the volunteer team paid a visit to Kunshan Welfare Agency on the morning of May 26, 2024.
At this 24th welfare agency activity of “Respect the Nature, Love People, Philanthropic Starlite” held, toys, daily necessities, snacks, and other items were presented to children in Kunshan Welfare Agency to celebrate the upcoming June First Children’s Day.
The entourage of our senior officers and trade union members had a cordial conversation with staff there about the infrastructure construction and management of the welfare agency, and learned about the health, life and learning of the children in the agency, and at the same time expressed respect and gratitude to them.
During the event, surrounded by smiling naive faces full of innocence, the Company's leaders and trade union members distributed milk, bread, and other items to the children, and wished every child a happy Children's Day of June First! And encouraged children to face life with optimism and sunshine. The members of the volunteer team carefully prepared a dance to send blessings to the children, which won bursts of applause from them, letting them feel the love from society.
Finally, gifts were issued and people gathered joyfully, spending a happy festival! We wish they can live happily under the care of love.
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Starlite 21st Donation Event -
“Respect the Nature, Love People, Philanthropic Starlite”
For twenty-one years of ups and downs, our love has never interrupted. Starlite Kunshan ushered its 30th anniversary in 2024, receiving a lot of care from the regional society over the past 30 years. As a link of feedback to society, it is also for promotion of good exchanges and cooperation with local governments and embodiment of social responsibilities, and making due contributions to the promotion of regional culture, on the occasion of our 30th anniversary celebration ceremony held on May 18, we conducted the 21st donation event dubbed “Respect the Nature, Love People, Philanthropic Starlite” to Kunshan Contemporary Kunqu Opera Theater in a move to contribute to the development of Kunqu.
Kunqu originated in Kunshan and is one of the oldest existing opera styles in China. It is known as the “ancestor of operas”. It has a profound influence on Chinese opera art. And in 2001, Kunqu was declared a “masterpiece of human history and Intangible Heritage” by UNESCO director general Koichiro Matsuura at its headquarters in Paris. Kunshan Contemporary Kunqu Opera Theater has specially set Kunqu Cultural Center, allowing visitors to look back on the 600-year history of Kunqu and share the event of the revitalization of Kunqu in the new era.
We are deeply honored to be able to contribute to the development of Kunqu. In the future, Starlite Kunshan will continue to share the development results, further strengthen its connection with the regional society, and make due contributions to the development of Kunshan.
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Starlite 30th Anniversary Ceremony Grandly Held
On May 17, 2024, Secretary of the Kunshan Municipal Committee of the CPC met with President Takashi Saigo and his entourage who were attending the 30th anniversary of the Company.
The secretary gave a high evaluation of Starlite Industries’ contribution to the development of Kunshan and expressed his sincere gratitude.
President Saigo, who was setting foot on this hot land again after a lapse of five years, once again felt its vigorous development vitality, and was deeply touched. The meeting was also widely reported by such news outlets as Kunshan Release, Zhoushi Release, and Kunshi News, among others, which caused a great response and further increased Starlite's popularity.
On May 18th, from 9:30 to 15:00 in the morning, the Starlite 30TH anniversary celebration ceremony was held at the Golden Eagle Chaumei Kunshan. Leaders of Kunshan City and Zhoushi Town Government, Itochu (China) Group Co., Ltd. East Asia General Representative, the entourage of President, GEO, Executive director, etc. of Starlite Industries, Inc., as well as all employees of Starlite Kunshan came to participate in the celebration ceremony.
At the ceremony, the government leaders highly praised Starlite Kunshan's contribution to the Kunshan region’s economy and society over the past 30 years.
As the first Japanese company to settled down in Zhoushi, Kunshan, Starlite Kunshan has experienced 30 years of ups and downs and growth together with Kunshan. The 30th anniversary celebration held this time is not only a review of history and a vision for the future, but also conveys confidence in and expectation to the development of both Zhoushi and Kunshan.
The president is the founder of Starlite Kunshan and is full of feelings for it. More than 30 years ago, he resolutely opted to invest in Kunshan in the face of general opposition - this requires great courage. The employees of Starlite Kunshan rewarded this courage with significant growth and full motivation. The cerebration activities further strengthened the centripetal force and cohesion of employees. It is firmly believed that we can welcome the next 30th anniversary with a better position.
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Report of Exhibition of AMR Tianjin Frankfurt
The Auto Maintenance and Repair Expo (AMR) returned to and held in Tianjin from March 20 to 23, 2024. This show features of large scale, with the whole display area of approximately 100,000 square meters. Numerous exhibitors participated in the exhibition, showcasing the latest products, technologies, and services in automotive parts and after markets to the visitors.
Specially for the show and in line with its future business development direction, the Company displayed results of its new materials and their excellent performance. In addition to showing ordinary auto parts, we also specially exhibited components relating to the new energy automobile industry, such as TIP SEA, SIDE SEAL and other related components for new energy compressors, high-end parts such as temperature control valves, actuators, etc. for new energy vehicles, expecting to attract more customers in these fields.
A total of more than 1061 auto parts manufacturers from all over the country participated in the exhibition, with nearly 10,000 visitors attended. We received a total of 26 companies, of which six need us to follow up to focus on for development, in a bid to be able cooperate with them as soon as possible. Subsequently, we will continue to participate in various exhibitions, in a bid to promote our products, technical innovation capabilities and the corporate culture of “Respect the Nature and Love People”, striving to contribute to the sustainable development of the enterprise.
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Manufacturing Expo
From March 27 to 30, 2024, Starlite attended the 24th China (Hefei) International Equipment Manufacturing Expo. At the show, the Company exhibited products made of the S-bear material independently developed by it and other innovative products such as TIP SEAL, precision gears, and precision members, among others, attracting much attention from customers. With their features of high precision, high temperature resistance, self-lubricating and high strength, these products have shown great potential in markets of industrial equipment and automobiles, among other things.
During the exhibition, through active exchanges and displays, the Company’s booth received a total of 21 customers, of which five customers showed a strong intention to cooperate. These customers mainly expressed their needs for such products as automobile generator parts, TIP SEAL, high-precision gears, etc.
In order to further explore cooperation opportunities, Starlite has agreed to further communication with these customers showing intention and plans to conduct product feasibility assessments. The Company’s appearance at this exhibition demonstrated its strong R&D capabilities and product advantages. Through active interaction with a number of potential customers, the Company laid a foundation of getting PO placement for its future new projects.
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Titles of “Science and Technology Innovation Award” and “Star of Collaboration” Granted
On March 23, 2024, the 15th Cherry Blossom (Sakura) Season Investment Promotion Event in Zhoushi Town was held as scheduled in Zhoushi Cherry Blossom Garden. During the event, Starlite Plastic Products (Kunshan) Co., Ltd. was awarded plates of commendation. The Company won the honorary titles of the industrial renewal Japanese-funded enterprises “Science and Technology Innovation Award” and “Wonderful Star of Collaboration Because of Sakura/ You”.
While implementing production safety and green manufacturing, the Company is committed to working hard and moving forward bravely in the development of both new materials and products. It has achieved some results and has been well received and praised by government agencies.
In the future, the Company will further implement technical innovation, transformation and upgrading to promote its sustainable and stable development. Therefore, it could make greater contributions to the region.
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Exhibition Report on 2024 Guangzhou International
Auto Air-Conditioning and Transport Refrigeration Exhibition
With the fast takeoff of China's new energy vehicle industry, the mobile refrigeration industry has shown a quick development trend, and all aspects from production, sales to after-sales are becoming more and more matured. As a world-renowned mobile refrigeration professional one, this exhibition does not only display traditional automotive air-conditioning products, but also adds the areas of bus air-conditioning system and accessories, of refrigerated cold chain logistics equipment, and of vehicle thermal management system and accessories, attracting many professionals in the field of new energy vehicles.
This was Starlite's first show attendance in 2024. We were also excited and well prepared to exhibit our products in the show. In just three days, we mainly showed related products in the compressor field that reflect the theme of the exhibition, especially air-conditioning sealing ring products made of the S-Bear material. In addition, also promoted were high-end parts such as temperature control valves and actuators for new energy vehicles, and friction materials produced with the S-Bear high-performance material were also widely favored by customers.
We exchanged a total of 32 customers at this show, of which six were focused and targeted as the key ones (mainly new energy compressor manufacturers) for further development. In the future, we would strive to establish cooperative relations as soon as possible by seizing the opportunity to meet them at this exhibition.
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The Zhoushi Town Meeting on Promoting New Industrialization and High-quality Development was convened on February 26, 2024. At the meeting, Starlite was granted with an award, winding the honorable title of “Green Safety Demonstration Enterprises”.
With the operation philosophy of “safety first“, the Company achieved the goal of “zero” accidents in the workplace throughout the year in 2023; it protected and improved the environment with the clean production method of striving to save energy and reduce emissions, and promoted the steady development of greening and safety of the enterprise. Meanwhile, the Company adhered to carrying out various social activities, which was well awarded and praised by government departments.
In the future, Starlite will further strengthen production safety, implement safety specialization, digitization, and total participation of all the employees, and comprehensively improve the level of intrinsic safety. Besides, the Company will vigorously carry out energy-saving, EP and green energy activities, promote high-quality development, and continuously enhance competitiveness, influence and sustainable development capabilities. Therefore, it could make greater contributions to regional society.
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With the new year’s coming, everything is being renewed. When the rainwater descends on the land, all things are growing. The 2024 new year ceremony was held at the Company on February 19. The recitation of “Starlite Heart” kicked off the New Year Celebration ceremony, full of sense of ritual.
The chairman far away in Japan expressed his Chinese New Year greetings to all of the employees via video. Although the new coronavirus pandemic subsided in 2023, domestic consumer demand was unexpectedly in stagnation. Under such severe circumstances, the company still maintained a good profit margin despite sales and profits not reaching what planned. In addition, workplace safety accidents in 2023 were zero for the first time. These were the results of everyone's hard work. The chairman was deeply moved by the efforts of all the employees and was also very proud of that. The chairman also looked forward to 2024, which is the year of Jiachen in Chinese lunar calendar system, meaning that in this year, continuous growth momentum would appear and the previous efforts are to have fruitful results. The chairman also expected each of us challenging ourselves in various fields, and the Starlite group would achieve a tremendous leap in 2024.
Then the general manager delivered a New Year's speech. He described in details Starlite’s growth in recent years. After the hard work of these years, the Company’s market competitiveness and labor productivity have been greatly improved. We should be confident in this point. However, the development of the times is changing with each passing day, and business operation likes walking on thin ice. He advocated that all employees should constantly try to challenge themselves, using IT, DX and other tools to acquire knowledge and skills, and realizing the sustainable development of the enterprise.
The executive director who came by a long way from Japan also delivered a passionate speech. He fully affirmed Starlite’s achievements over the past year, and also advocated that in the cycle of economic downturns, the Group’s various business entities should strengthen cooperation in all fields.
Then the ceremony entered the awarding agenda, awarding to those who made great contributions and rendered excellent services in 2023, expecting them to achieve much better results in 2024.
Finally, the Deputy General Manager launched the closing ritual, leading all the presented to shout: “Starlite, Cheers!” – this marked the end of the congratulatory ceremony this year.
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