Hanwa has constantly pursued growth in its value as a company. Since our inception in 1947, Hanwa has conducted aggressive business operations based on the "management that takes the offensive" with the goal of further increasing our value as a company. The Hanwa Group has achieved steady growth in our core steel business as well as metals and alloys, non-ferrous metals, food products, petroleum and chemicals, lumber, machinery and other businesses. Even in an operating environment that is changing at a remarkable pace, the Hanwa Group remains dedicated to sustained growth as an organization that can accurately meet the needs of customers.