TBMrecognized as a "Sustainability Partner" of "SMART MANUFACTURING SUMMIT BY GLOBAL INDUSTRIE," the Japanese version of "Global Industry," one of Europe's largest industrial exhibitions.

TBM Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Atsuyoshi Nobuyoshi; hereinafter referred to as TBM) is pleased to announce that it has been certified as a "Sustainability Partner" of the "SMART MANUFACTURING SUMMIT BY GLOBAL INDUSTRIE" (hereinafter referred to as the "Summit"), the Japanese version of Europe's largest industrial exhibition "Global Industry", which will be held in Aichi Prefecture from March 13th to March 15th. TBM will work with GL events Venues (Headquarters: Lyon, France; Representative: Christophe Cizeron; hereinafter referred to as GL events), a world-class comprehensive event management company that hosts the summit, and co-sponsor Shinto Tsushin Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo and Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture; hereinafter referred to as Shinto Tsushin), to promote efforts to realize a sustainable society at the summit through the distribution of event goods made from the environmentally friendly material "LIMEX" and startup talk sessions on the theme of global expansion.

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​About the "SMART MANUFACTURING SUMMIT BY GLOBAL INDUSTRIE"

This is the Japanese version of Global Industry, one of Europe's largest general industrial exhibitions, and is the first manufacturing event to be held in Japan, connecting Japan and Europe. The event will be held at the Aichi International Exhibition Center under the theme of "Moving Towards the Future! - The Future of Mobility", with 250 domestic and international companies exhibiting cutting-edge technologies and products, and is expected to attract approximately 15,000 visitors, including those from overseas.

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・Dates: Wednesday, March 13th to Friday, March 15th, 2024

・Venue: Aichi Sky Expo (Aichi International Exhibition Center)

・Scale (estimated): 250 exhibitors, 15,000 visitors

・Inquiries regarding the event:

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Landmarks Co., Ltd. 43 Ocean Building 2F, 3-4-13 Nishiki, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture

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General customers｜https://sms-gi.com/register/

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1. Providing event goods made from the environmentally friendly material "LIMEX"

During the summit, visitor passes and event maps made from the environmentally friendly material "LIMEX" will be distributed at the venue. This will provide an opportunity for visitors to feel the importance of environmental conservation while contributing to the conservation of resources such as oil, water, and forests.

2. Participate in a startup talk session on global expansion

During the summit, TBM's Manager in charge of overseas expansion at the LIMEX Business Headquarters, Ito, will be speaking at a talk session on the theme of "Global expansion of startup companies."

Date and time: Friday, March 15, 2024, 11:50-12:35

Location: Innovation Showcase Stage

Speakers: Tomohiro Ishikawa (CEO, Spiral Inc.) / Toshihiko Ito (Manager, LIMEX Business Division TBM Co., Ltd.)