First, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to you for the support you have continued to provide to our operations and business.
For three quarters of a century since its founding in 1951 as a trading company specializing in synthetic resin raw materials, Pla Matels Corporation has been delivering products and services where and when they are needed, as a group of experts in the field of synthetic resins.
As a "strategic partner in the plastics field" for our customers, our function and corporate philosophy is to anticipate market changes, accurately identify customer needs, and consistently provide the best value and service. We will continue to fulfill our function without losing the trust that our clients have placed in us.
In recent years, geopolitical risks have emerged, political and economic uncertainties have increased, and the external environment has been changing drastically in areas close to us. Phenomena such as accelerated digitalization and labor shortages are making the issues and needs of our clients increasingly complex and sophisticated. As a member of the Sojitz Group, we will make maximum use of the Group's knowledge and networks and collaborate with them. By doing so, we will provide higher value-added and more complex services than ever before as a strategic partner.
We also recognize that climate change and environmental issues require that we take an entirely new direction, and we will continue to practice one of our corporate philosophies: "We will contribute to society by generating appropriate profits while giving consideration to the global environment and local communities." We will contribute to the realization of a resource-recycling society in the field of plastics by actively promoting recycling and reuse with the goal of effectively utilizing limited resources and reducing the burden on ecosystems.
As a member of the Sojitz Group, we aim to create new value and a prosperous future, and we are committed to connecting the next generation to a future that is better than the present.
I appreciate your continued support and patronage.