2018

(Posted Dec. 2018)

Activities to Ensure That the Group is Welcomed by Local Communities

The MinebeaMitsumi Group undertakes activities that are requested by members of local communities. In FY2017, plants undertook some 80 projects addressing a wide range of topics including themes set by the individual plants as well as infrastructure development and educational support. These efforts lead to the development of good relationships with stakeholders.

Construction of a Buddhist hall began in 2016 at a temple in Lopburi Province. Employees were called on to contribute during the two-year construction period. Employees cooperated with the production of Buddhist images and tree planting around the shrine. The shrine is scheduled to open in 2018 as a site of emotional tranquility for local residents. Rojana Plant Manager Wira reflected on the employee activities: "I feel that employee teamwork has improved as a result of this project. Our relationship with the local neighborhood has also been enhanced. This has been a positive undertaking for all stakeholders."

The plant cooperated with sluice gate repairs, irrigation facility maintenance, release of juvenile fish, and tree planting at the nearby Huay Yang Nueng Reservoir. The sluice gates had not been maintained for about 20 years, and there was a shortage of water in the area. Village Headman, Ruob of the neighboring village said, "Thanks to the repairs performed by MinebeaMitsumi, we can manage the water and effectively use it for agriculture and dairy farming." He added, "Previously, I knew the company only as a place where a number of village residents worked, but as a result of these activities, MinebeaMitsumi is better understood in the region."

Plants also provide various support linked to the development of local children. For example, school uniforms, seats, and cushion covers have been donated and computer education support provided to childcare facilities in Pra-Inta Racha Municipality in Ayutthaya Province since 2016. Mayor Suchote has expectations, stating, "It is important for children to have contact with computer-related knowledge, as it opens up possibilities for the future. I would like to MinebeaMitsumi to continue cooperating with local development in the future." Every year, each plant selects educational facilities for support and undertakes programs tailored to the requests of the schools.

Local residents at the Buddhist hall under construction

Tree planting

Donation of seats and cushion covers to an childcare facility

CASE1 Local Traffic Development

One plant renovated traffic facilities in its vicinities. Roofs and benches were installed at bus stops so that local residents and employees can use them in comfort. In 2018, donations were made for the installation of a crossing bridge as a route to a shopping center where vehicular traffic was heavy, making crossing dangerous.

CASE2 Support for Hydroponic Cultivation Education

Equipment for hydroponic cultivation of vegetables was provided in 2017 to the Thamlaythai Prodsad Elementary School, and hydroponic cultivation training began. As a result of this training, three types of vegetables are being cultivated hydroponically, and the vegetables are cooked to increase their added value for sale.