THE SUMITOMO SPIRIT

［Article 1.］
Sumitomo shall achieve prosperity based on solid foundation by placing prime importance on integrity and sound management in the conduct of its business.
［Article 2.］
Sumitomo's business interests must always be in harmony with the public interest. Sumitomo shall adapt to good times and bad times but will not pursue immoral business.

TRANSLATION INTO MODERN LANGUAGE

［Article 1.］
The basis of Sumitomo's business shall be to place trust and reliability above all else.
［Article 2.］
We should pursue profits by responding rapidly and appropriately to the changes in society, not rest on our laurels, but maintain a positive spirit of progress that sees the prevailing conditions of the business world. On top of this, we will not pursue temporary easy gains or profit from unprincipled business.
Taken from the company policies of a Sumitomo company (established in 1928)

SUMITOMO RIKO GROUP
MANAGEMENT PHILOSOPHY

In light of the Sumitomo Spirit, all of us at the Sumitomo Riko Group will:

  • 1.We will provide superior products and services to meet customer needs based on technological innovation.
  • 2.We will place top priority on safety and work to ensure the safety of people and society.
  • 3.We will strive to protect the global environment and to contribute to creating better communities.
  • 4.We will maintain a high standard of corporate ethics and observe all laws and regulations to earn public trust and confidence worldwide.
  • 5.We will foster an invigorating corporate culture that respects our employees' diversity, personal qualities, and individuality.

CORE COMPETENCIES OF THE
SUMITOMO RIKO GROUP

Sumitomo Riko Group has built up core competencies, with Polymer Materials Technology as the nucleus, backed up by its Comprehensive Evaluation Technology and Processing Technology.
While utilizing these core competencies as the axis, the research results have delivered cutting edge technology, further bringing development of new products and enhancing the existing products.
SumiRiko Hosetex develops its business based on these factors.

CORE COMPETENCIES OF THE
SUMITOMO RIKO Hosetex