Awards

Tokyo Financial Awards 2023

Winner in the ESG Investment category

We received the Tokyo Financial Award 2023 in the ESG Investment category, sponsored by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. We were recognized for our internationally conscious ESG initiatives, including the development of the environmentally friendly material LIMEX, contributions to global environmental issues such as resource depletion, climate change, and marine plastic pollution through our material circulation business, voluntary responses to the climate change questionnaire of the international environmental information disclosure platform CDP, and promotion of diversity and inclusion, as an outstanding company in promoting ESG investment and practicing the SDGs.
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New Manufacturing/New Service Exhibition SDGs Award

Received the Excellence Award

"LIMEX in-mold label x LIMEX bottle" using the new material LIMEX received the Excellence Award at the "New Manufacturing and New Service Exhibition SDGs Award" sponsored by the National Federation of Small and Medium Enterprise Associations. This product was developed in collaboration with TBM, Fukushima Printing Industry, a package printing company, and Daiichi Kako Co., Ltd., a comprehensive manufacturer of plastic containers.
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Good Design Award 2023

Won the Good Design Award

A cleansing bottle using LIMEX from the selectable beauty brand "MERAY" developed by Beauty Architect Co., Ltd. won the 2023 Good Design Award. By using LIMEX (LIMEX Pellet) in containers, compared to containers made of polypropylene or polyethylene, it is possible to reduce the amount of petroleum-based plastic used and greenhouse gas emissions including CO 2.
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15th “Miyagi Excellent MONO”

Selected as a certified product

"LIMEX Sheet 80μm" was selected as the 15th "Miyagi Excellent MONO" certified product. "Miyagi Superior MONO" is a certification system established by Miyagi Prefecture to promote the prefecture's excellent industrial products both inside and outside the prefecture. LIMEX Sheet has been certified as an excellent product that meets 10 criteria including quality, technology, safety and security, and the environment.
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SIGNAL AWARD 2022

won the grand prize

We received the Grand Prix at the "SIGNAL AWARD 2022", which is sponsored by Diamond SIGNAL and recognizes startups and challengers working on business transformation. In addition to our innovation in developing new materials, we were recognized for our growth potential and sustainability in contributing to the realization of a decarbonized society and circular economy.
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Technology company growth rate ranking “Technology Fast 50 2022 Japan”

Awarded 3rd place

We were awarded 3rd place in the "Technology Fast 50 2022 Japan", a ranking of growth rates based on revenue (sales) in the Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) industry, announced by Deloitte Tohmatsu Group. "Technology Fast 50 2022 Japan" is the Japanese version of a country-based ranking program held by the Deloitte Tohmatsu Group on a global scale to recognize growing companies in the TMT industry. The top 50 companies in the TMT industry, regardless of whether they are listed or unlisted, are ranked based on their revenue (sales) growth rate over the past three fiscal years.
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2022 Logistics Award

Special award received

Our collaboration with Hacobell Co., Ltd. to "realize a real-time visualization system for indirect CO 2 emissions (Scope 3)" won the "2022 Logistics Awards Special Award" sponsored by the Japan Logistics Systems Association. With the introduction of "Hacobell Connect", CO2 emissions can be grasped in real time, and by utilizing data generated from collaboration with transportation companies, visualization is progressing without additional work, and by visualization, CO2 emissions can be ascertained. Two points were evaluated: the possibility of promoting volume reduction.
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Intellectual Property Achievement Award

Awarded by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry

TBM received the "Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award" as an intellectual property utilization venture in the 2022 "Intellectual Property Achievement Award" awarded by the Patent Office of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. In the development of environmentally friendly materials and products, such as the new material LIMEX, which uses limestone as the main raw material, we have built a system that is linked to intellectual property. In addition, we have acquired patents in more than 40 countries around the world, and we have started fabless overseas production using existing facilities in order to expand our business globally through technology exports. We received this award in recognition of our efforts to utilize such intellectual property.
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CSA Award ~Companies Creating Next-Generation Human Resources Recommended for People in Their 20s~

TBM received the "CSA Award - A company that creates next-generation human resources recommended for people in their 20s" sponsored by the en Human Resources Education Foundation. The CSA Award was established in 2020 as an award that shines a light on companies that have the ability to develop business people who will be needed in society in the future, backed by social contributions and high profits in their core business. This time, the second time, three companies, Marui Group Co., Ltd., and Unicharm Co., Ltd., were commended in addition to TBM.
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PRIDE index

Earn Gold Certification

TBM received a silver certification in the PRIDE Index, an evaluation index for initiatives related to LGBT+ and other sexual minorities in the workplace. The PRIDE index was established in June 2016 by the voluntary organization "work with Pride" with the aim of creating a workplace in Japan that is easy for LGBTQ people to work beyond the framework of companies and organizations. It is an evaluation index of efforts for sexual minorities such as.

D&I Award

Earn Best Workplace Certification

TBM received the highest rating, Best Workplace Certification, from Japan's first award system, the D&I Award, which certifies and rewards companies that engage in D&I. Various initiatives in the cycle of “knowing,” “sympathizing,” “practicing,” and “expanding” D&I that have been developed so far were highly evaluated.

Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Startup Support Program
"J-Startup"

Selected as a “J-Startup” company

TBM was selected as a J-Startup company, a startup support program promoted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. "J-Startup" is a program that aims to create "startup companies that can compete and win in the world" and provide new value to the world with innovative technologies and business models, and supports the global expansion of selected companies. and to create unicorn companies.
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Design Intelligence Award 2021

Selected for TOP 100

Bio LIMEX Bag was selected as TOP100 at "Design Intelligence Award 2021", one of the international design awards representing China. In addition, among the approximately 8,000 submissions from around the world, we received a special award in the "Cultural Innovation Category."
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Disaster prevention and quarantine product award 2021

Received the Encouragement Award in the "Disaster Prevention Product Category"

In the "Disaster Prevention Product Category" of the "Disaster Prevention and Epidemic Prevention Product Award 2021", the LIMEX disaster prevention product "e-WASH" series developed by Tomei Industry Co., Ltd. won the Encouragement Award. The "e-WASH" series is designed to take advantage of the strength of the material, making it possible to reduce the amount of material used, and by successfully reducing the packaging size, space-saving storage is possible. have become. In addition, since it is resistant to water and humidity, it can be stored without packing (no outer box).
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100 Best Industrial Innovations for
International Technology Transfer

Selected for TOP20

LIMEX was selected as one of the top 20 in China's "100 Best Industrial Innovations for International Technology Transfer" award, which evaluates the world's innovative technologies. Among the approximately 3,000 applications from 36 countries and regions, it received the top evaluation in the new material category and was introduced at the 2021 Zhongguancun (ZGC) Forum co-sponsored by the Chinese government and the China Science and Technology Association, which promotes technological innovation. rice field.
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Good Design Award 2020

Awarded "Good Design Best 100"

At the "Good Design Award 2020" sponsored by the Japan Institute of Design Promotion, the "Bio LIMEX Bag" made from limestone and plant-derived resin, which is the main raw material, was particularly high among the award-winning items by the judging committee. Received the "Good Design Best 100" award, which selects 100 items that have been evaluated.
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"The 6th Intellectual Property Utilization Awards" sponsored by the Japan Patent Attorneys Association

Received Intellectual Property Utilization Encouragement Award

At the 6th Intellectual Property Utilization Awards hosted by the Japan Patent Attorneys Association, we won the Intellectual Property Utilization Encouragement Award in the brand category.

EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2019 Japan

Exceptional Growth category, "Grand Prize"

We participated in the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2019 Japan (EOY 2019 Japan), an entrepreneur award system sponsored by EY Japan, and won the Grand Prize in the Exceptional Growth category. In addition, we received the "Global Experience Monaco Award" from the Monaco Government Tourism and Convention Authority, which is given to entrepreneurs who are expected to be more active on the global stage in the future.
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2019 Nippon New Business Creation Awards Global Category

Received the highest award (Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award)

Hosted by the Japan New Business Association Federation, the "Japan New Business Creation Grand Prize Global Category" is awarded to companies that are developing innovative overseas businesses and entrepreneurs who have launched overseas businesses with a strong spirit of challenge. received the highest award (Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award).

18th Green Sustainable Chemistry Awards

Received the Venture Company Award

Received the Venture Company Award at the 18th Green Sustainable Chemistry Award (GSC Award) hosted by the Association for the Advancement of New Chemical Technologies Green Sustainable Chemistry Network Conference (JACI GSCN Conference). .

ICI INNOVATION AWARDS

Best award

Received the highest award in the "ICI INNOVATION AWARDS" sponsored by Maeda Construction Co., Ltd., which invites unique technologies, utilization ideas, creative business plans, etc. that solve social issues and lead to the creation of a prosperous society. I received the award.
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1st Japan Open Innovation Award

Received the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award

In order for the Cabinet Office to further promote open innovation, the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry is awarded at the "Japan Open Innovation Award", which is awarded in each field for model, social impact, and sustainability. I won an award.
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Global transmission competition

Received the Excellence Award in the Product/Technology (Venture Technology) category.

Received the Excellence Award in the Product/Technology (Venture Technology) category at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's Global Outreach Competition, which recognizes innovative and promising new products, technologies, and services. Through various measures such as the public interest incorporated foundation of the Tokyo Small and Medium Enterprise Support Center, which is received by this award, we will receive management and technical advice and marketing support, and spread LIMEX products in Japan and overseas. For details, please see the press release below.
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Mizuho Innovation Award

Mizuho Bank, Ltd. received the Mizuho Innovation Award, which recognizes promising innovative companies. Utilizing the support received from this award, we will expand the introduction of LIMEX products while seeking business collaboration with large companies.
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ILS TOP100 STARTUPS

It was held from October 22nd to 24th, 2018, and was launched under the auspices of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry with the aim of matching the assets of major companies with the ideas and technologies of venture companies to create global innovation. At ILS2018 (INNOVATION LEADERS SUMMIT), an open innovation conference, TBM was selected as one of the "ILS TOP 100 STARTUPS", which is given to the top 100 most popular companies among 500 venture companies participating in power matching. .
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Red Dot Design Award Product Design 2018

LIMEX has received one of the world's three major design awards, "Red Dot Award: Product Design 2018" (sponsored by Design Center Nordrhein-Westphalia, Germany). . For details, please see the press release below.
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COOL JAPAN AWARD 2017

On Saturday, November 25th, LIMEX won the COOL JAPAN AWARD 2017 at the "COOL JAPAN AWARD 2017 Award Ceremony" (sponsored by the Cool Japan Council). In the "COOL JAPAN AWARD", 100 foreigners from all over the world are judged to discover and certify "Cool Japan" that resonates with the world. In the second "COOL JAPAN AWARD 2017", a total of 26 items out of 104 were certified as "Cool Japan". For details, please see the press release below.
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Good Design Award 2017

Received "Good Design Best 100, Special Award [Manufacturing]"

The LIMEX business card was selected as one of the 100 outstanding works among the winning works of the 2017 Good Design Award (4,495 designs submitted), and was selected as a Good Design Best 100 for small and medium-sized enterprises in 2017. Received the Good Design Special Award [Manufacturing] (sponsored by the Japan Institute of Design Promotion), which was recognized as particularly excellent as a design for the manufacturing industry or the information and service industry among the design award winners. For details, please see the press release below.
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The 7th US-Japan Innovation Awards

Awarded "Innovation Showcase"

The 7th Japan-US Innovation Awards Symposium was held at Stanford University in California on Friday, July 28th. We have been selected as an Innovation Showcase winner. The Japan-U.S. Innovation Award aims to revitalize the innovation activities of venture companies in both countries by selecting and commending excellent venture companies in Japan and the United States that are engaged in pioneering innovation. Tesla Motors Inc., Mercari, LINE, etc. For details, please see the press release below.
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Stevie Asia Pacific Awards

Gold Award (Gold Award) in both categories of "New Product & Product Management" and "Company/Organization"

April 20th (Thursday) In the business award program "2017 (4th) Stevie Asia Pacific Awards" that evaluates innovation in the business world across the Asia Pacific region, "New Products & Product Management Category" and " We are pleased to announce that we have won two Gold Awards in the Corporate/Organization Category. All officers and employees will continue to push forward. For details, please see the press release below.
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Plug and Play 2016

Received the "Company with the most social impact in the world - Social Impact Award"

On October 28th (Friday), Plug and Play, one of the three major accelerators that nurture venture companies in Silicon Valley in the United States, will receive the “Companies with the Most Social Impact in the World – Social Impact Award” (Plug and play awards Limex the first annual social impact award). All officers and employees will continue to push forward. For details, please see the press release below.
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Japan Venture Awards 2016

Received the Great East Japan Earthquake Reconstruction Award

February 10 (Wednesday) at Toranomon Hills Farm, sponsored by the Organization for Small and Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, Japan. The award ceremony for the Japan Venture Awards 2016 was held to honor the management. We won the Japan Venture Awards 2016 "Great East Japan Earthquake Reconstruction Award". All officers and employees will continue to push forward. For details, please see the press release below.
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Job creation 2015

"Special Award"

On Friday, November 6th, an award ceremony for Job Creation 2015 was held, sponsored by Ernst & Young ShinNihon LLC. Our company won the Job Creation 2015 "Special Award". All officers and employees will continue to push forward.
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9th (2014) Nippon New Business Creation Award

Received the "Reconstruction Award"

November 20th (Thursday) in Shizuoka at the 10th New Business Creation National Forum in Shizuoka hosted by the Kanto Headquarters of the Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation The business creation award ceremony was held. Our company received the "Recovery Award" from the chairman of the Japan New Business Association Federation. As a company that received the "Reconstruction Award", all of our executives and employees will continue to work hard to make the factory in Shiroishi City, Miyagi Prefecture a success.

As of August 2022

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