Recognizing Cor porate Social Responsibility Established in 1940, ATAGO has continuously made strides in the research and development of a wide variety of optoelectronic products, specifically focusing on refractometers. ATAGO directly controls the entire production process - designing, developing, assembling, and shipping. Our products are used in a variety of industries; from food and beverage processing, to petrochemicals and metalworking. ATAGO has an established reputation as a trusted brand and enjoys the fullest confidence of end-users, not only in Japan but also in 154 countries worldwide. Our continuing global expansion includes the establishment of ATAGO U.S.A in August 2001 to oversee the operations in North and Latin America. ATAGO INDIA Instruments Pvt. Ltd. in Mumbai, India was established as a sales office in February 2005, followed by ATAGO (THAILAND) Co., LTD in December 2009. ATAGO BRASIL Ltda. made a start in February 2010 to better serve the growing sugar industry in Brazil. ATAGO ITALIA s.r.l. opened in October of 2010, followed by ATAGO CHINA Guangzhou Co., Ltd. in March of 2011. The two most recent developments are the openings of ATAGO RUSSIA Ltd. in January of 2014 and ATAGO NIGERIA Scientific Co., Ltd. in May of 2015. While we have long enjoyed market presence domestically in Japan, our service to the global market is becoming increasingly important. ATAGO has attained 80% of the market share in Japan, as well as 30% of the global market share. As a result, ATAGO is fully aware of our corporate responsibility as a member of the global community, and we seek to make a positive impact both locally and internationally. Below is the history of ATAGO's charitable assistance to those who have been victims of natural disasters. Digital Refractometers Presence of Those Who Have Reached the Summit November 2004 Earthquake in Chuetsu, Niigata August 2010 Flood in Pakistan February Earthquake in Chile September 2005 Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans March 2011 Earthquake in New Zealand August 2010 Flood in Pakistan October 2005 Earthquake in Pakistan March 2011 Earthquake offNewPacific Coast of in the Zealand June 2006 Earthquake in Central Java Tohoku Region theJapan Coast of March 2011 Earthquake off in Pacific April 2007 Earthquake in Noto Peninsula November 2012 Hurricane Sandy in Eastern United States Tohoku Region in Japan July 2007 Earthquake in the coast of Chuetsu, Niigata November 2013 Typhoon in the Philippines United States 2012 Hurricane Sandy in Eastern December 2007 Earthquake in Peru March November 2014 Syrian RefugeePhilippines 2013 Typhoon in the Crisis May 2008 Earthquake in Sichuan August 2014 Ebola Outbreak Crisis March Syrian Refugee May 2008 Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar April 2015 Earthquake in Nepal August 2014 Ebola Outbreak June 2008 Earthquake in Iwate/Miyagi Inland September 2015 Typhoon 18 in Nepal Japan April Earthquake (Etau) in April 2009 Earthquake in Abruzzo February 2016 Earthquake in TaiwanJapan September 2015 Typhoon 18 (Etau) in January 2010 Earthquake in Haiti April 2016 Earthquake in Taiwan Kumamoto February February 2010 Earthquake in Chile April 2016 Earthquake in South America Ecuador As new regulations and requirements are imposed in the marketplace, the competition is expected to become As new regulations and requirements are imposed in the marketplace, the competition is expected to become fiercer. Being true to our mission statement: "Let’s synergize. Let’s advance. Let’s create." ATAGO is devoted fiercer. Being true to our mission statement: "Let’s synergize. Let’s advance. Let’s create." ATAGO is devoted to making strides in the research and development of scientific instruments to meet the ever-changing to making strides in the research and development of scientific instruments to meet the ever-changing demands of our clientele. demands of our clientele. Standard & Poor's Rating ATAGO has received Standard & Poor's the top grade "aaa" from Japan SME (Small & Medium Sized Enterprise) 2014 Rating 6 consecutive times; in 2007, 2008, 0000102-1412 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and in 2018. This grade is presented by Standard & Poor's, a well-known provider of independent credit ratings. In November 2007, ATAGO received recognition of excellence from the Itabasi revenue office for the tax honesty, stable profitability, and transparent business model in 2002 and 2007. Global Niche Top Companies Selection 100 Global Niche Top Companies Selection 100 In recognition of outstanding achievements in of In recognition global expansion andachievementsa outstanding development, prominent presence in and in global expansion the digital refractometer industry, development, a prominent and for innovation and presence in the digital originality, ATAGO was refractometer industry, selected for the "Global Niche and for innovation and Top Companies Selection 100" originality, ATAGO of award by The Ministry was selected for the "Global Niche Top Companies Economy, Trade and Industry Selection 100" (METI) in Japan. award by The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) in Japan. All ATAGO refractometers are designed and manufactured in Japan. All ATAGO products Headquarters: The Front Tower Shiba Koen, 23rd Floor 2-6-3 Shiba-koen, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0011, Japan http://www.atago.net/ [email protected] ATAGO products comply with HACCP,GMP, and GLP system standards. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] * Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice. * Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice. Copyright © 2019 ATAGO CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The World's Highest Standard of Technology Stemming from Over Half a Century of