Relationships with Local Communities and Global Society  Back Number (2019)

Mitsumi Automotive de Mexico collaborates with a nearby vocational school to raise the technical skill levels of students.

The vocational school and plant cooperate to provide a dual program that enables students to study at both the school and the plant. The plant is the only Japanese-affiliated firm in the state of San Luis Potosi and hired approximately 50 students as employees, garnering high praise from both school personnel and the students' parents. In addition to studying at the school, the students can gain practical experience, contributing to the solid grounding of their learning including personal growth and enhancement of technical skills as they become adult members of society.

MinebeaMitsumi Group plants in China undertake various measures to support the development of local communities.

Plants contribute and donate supplies to the elderly in welfare facilities and children in impoverished households, and employees make efforts to deepen relationships with local residents. In addition, in areas that have been affected by natural disasters such as typhoons, flooding, and earthquakes, employees collect donations to support rapid recovery and participate in cleanup programs in the affected regions. Various programs are conducted to support community development such as holding blood drives.

Minebea (Cambodia) became an official partner of the Cambodia national soccer team and entered into a sponsorship agreement with the Football Federation of Cambodia in June 2019. Soccer is one of the most popular sports in Cambodia, and by supporting competition and other activities by the national team on the international stage, the company is contributing to the further growth of the younger generations who support the Cambodian economy.

NMB-Minebea Thai Ltd. constructed a new pedestrian bridge in front of its Lopburi Plant in collaboration with a nearby shopping center in October 2018.

The pedestrian bridge crosses a major, six-lane road with heavy traffic in an area where it can be dangerous to cross. This project was conducted in cooperation with local residents as a memorial to King Bhumibol, who passed away in 2016. The bridge contributes to the safety not only of employees, but also local community members.

The Mitsumi Electric Tama Business Division conducted cleanup activities in nearby areas on May 30, 2018, which was zero waste day.

This campaign is conducted every year in cooperation with other local businesses that are in agreement with the intent of the program, and in FY2018, one additional company joined in, bringing the total to six. On the day of the event, 15 employees split into four teams to collect empty cans, plastic bottles, cigarette butts, and other domestic waste. In FY 2018, the company was commended by the city of Tama pursuant to the Tama City Environmental Beautification Ordinance.

As part of its amateur sports promotion, the Karuizawa Plant supports curling through donations to the Asama Highland Sports Club, a certified incorporated nonprofit organization. The monetary donations are used to assist the club in holding curling competitions and support junior and wheelchair teams.

Every year, the Yonago Plant supports the Yonago Citizens' Memorial Regatta with the aim of contributing to local development. At the 50th Commemorative Regatta, held in FY2018, a special competitive race among the five prefectures of the Chugoku region, was held for the MinebeaMitsumi Cup.

A total of 88 teams entered the general participation race, and many people enjoyed the regatta. The Yonago Plant entered five teams in the regatta and achieved good results, placing in the top three in each category.

The Karuizawa and Yonago plants hold regular discussions with members of their local communities to facilitate continual dialogue.

The Karuizawa Plant holds semiannual discussions with local community members. At the eleventh and twelfth regular meetings held in May and November 2018, plant employees and community members exchanged ideas on a broad range of topics including disaster preparedness planning, accident response drills, community development, and road maintenance.

The Yonago Plant held its fourth meeting in October 2018. At the meeting, Yonago City Mayor Takashi Igi and three other city officials participated, and ideas were exchanged on various themes such as reinvigorating the city, encouraging new residents to relocate to the city, employment, and other topics.