BUNRI Inc.

We held an employee general meeting.

As updated on our website, the Bunri Group held an employee general meeting on June 28, 2024.Since last year, the Bunri Group has been hosting this meeting in a hybrid format, live streaming from the "Wellness Exchange Plaza Musica Hall" to each office.This time, we would like to share the atmosphere of the meeting and convey what the Bunri Group is working on.Theme Announcement: "Foundation Strength"Our representative, Mr. Tashiro, announced this year's theme: building a foundation to realize management based on principles, "Foundation Strength." The goal is to continue challenging new endeavors, carrying the trust and achievements built over 64 years. We will continue to challenge ourselves fearlessly in the 65th year.Presentation of 8 ProjectsSince last year, the Bunri Group has launched eight projects under the group's vision. In this meeting, each project leader presented the policies and future directions with great enthusiasm, and we shared our commitment to working on these projects with all employees.BUNRI AWARDWe held the BUNRI AWARD ceremony, recognizing outstanding employees and long-serving members who excelled in various departments over the past year. Most of the awards were for achievements in improving production efficiency at manufacturing sites. We believe that a well-organized workplace and increased production efficiency ultimately lead to customer satisfaction. Additionally, many long-serving employees were honored again this year in Bunri, known for its high retention rate.Performance by BUNRI GROUP Taiko Team "Rinbu"The BUNRI GROUP Taiko team "Rinbu," which was formed during last year's meeting, practiced hard to perform a new piece for this day. The performance by the nine-member team was powerful and impressive. We plan to showcase it to the local community in the future.Interactive Event: "BUNRI Quiz"We included the "BUNRI Quiz," a highly popular event from last year's meeting, again this year. Employees enjoyed a team competition using video and photos to create quizzes devised by the general meeting project members from each site. The winning team will receive a special prize later.Professional Taiko, Biwa, and Shakuhachi PerformanceThe meeting concluded with a performance of Taiko, Biwa, and Shakuhachi by professional musicians. The performance, delivered by professionals who are also advisors to the BUNRI GROUP Taiko team "Rinbu," was nothing short of breathtaking.Employee FeedbackAfter the meeting, we gathered some feedback from employees, and we would like to share a few comments with you. Many of the comments were related to this year's theme, "Foundation Strength."・ One of the key elements mentioned for continuous evolution beyond generations was "Foundation Strength." Building a solid foundation (unwavering core) is essential for both the company and individuals.・ "Foundation Strength" is the root of various aspects, such as people, the company, and connections. This meeting provided a great opportunity to rethink what we can do to strive for inclusive management.・ Next year marks the 65th anniversary. I believe that daily accumulation is important, and I want to solidify the foundation even further.In ConclusionAlthough the meeting was lengthy, divided into morning and afternoon sessions, it was a valuable time for communication across departments and offices. Going forward, the Bunri Group will unite as one, upholding this year's theme, "Foundation Strength," and will continue to strive to solve customer challenges.

We conducted training for young employees.

In December 2023, we conducted training for young employees, and here is a report on how it went.Main Theme of the TrainingCurrently, Bunri has launched the "Management Reform Project," marking the beginning of the second founding phase for our group and shaping the future, following the employee general meeting held on June 30 last year.This training was aimed at young leaders and potential leader candidates, to enhance their understanding of the project, foster a sense of responsibility as members who will be involved in and drive future changes, and cultivate the mindset of a leader. The theme was to grow them into individuals who will lead the next generation.Training Participants Gathered from Across the Nation!Young employees from all over the country, from various districts and departments, gathered in Tokyo to participate in the training. Various missions were conducted during the training, and since they were all of the same generation, there were heated discussions and lively interactions, making the training highly meaningful.Through the TrainingBelow are some of the comments from the participants, please take a look.・ I strongly felt that I was involved in a critical period of change for the company.・ What I felt during the training was the company's sincere enthusiasm for change. It is not just about the growth of the company but also about the growth of individuals, and that growth is fundamentally connected to each person's happiness. It also allowed me to reassess my perspective on my work.Reflecting on the participants' work content and attitude during the training, I feel that it was a highly meaningful experience. We hope that the participants will share their insights with other employees and continue to move forward without forgetting what they learned during the training!

Exhibited at METALEX 2023 in Thailand!

In 2023, Bunri participated in the METALEX exhibition held in the Kingdom of Thailand. Here's a report on how it went!What is METALEX?METALEX is an annual exhibition of metalworking machinery and equipment held in Thailand. It is the largest exhibition in ASEAN, attracting companies and visitors from around the world. The event took place in November 2023 at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC), and this was Bunri's first time participating. Over 700 companies from 15 countries exhibited, and the event saw approximately 98,000 visitors over four days, creating a vibrant atmosphere.METALEX Exclusive Design!For this event, a new exhibition team was formed through internal recruitment. The entire booth design and the flyers distributed on the day were all designed in English, and the machines on display featured a METALEX-exclusive design (color).On the day of the event, our team actively approached visitors passing by the booth to introduce the company and promote our products. The Japanese members and Thai office staff worked together to communicate in both Thai and English.As this was our first overseas exhibition, we were initially unfamiliar with the environment, but when we tried speaking Thai, such as “Hello, this is a filtration system,” it naturally brought smiles and often made people stop by. This allowed us to effectively promote our products to a wide range of customers, from those familiar with our products to those who were not.As a result of our efforts over the four days, we received requests for visits and specific consultations.Appealing to Customers Worldwide, Whether in Japan or Overseas!The four-day METALEX event was filled with energy, both in our booth and throughout the venue. Although there are many online tools available today to connect with overseas, opportunities to promote our products in person, like this, are invaluable.In the future, we expect more opportunities to participate in large-scale exhibitions overseas. We will continue to work as a team to deliver Bunri products to customers around the world, whether in Japan or abroad!