Gunma Seiko exhibited at the “Industrial Exchange Exhibition 2025,” held from Wednesday, November 26 to Friday, November 28, 2025, at the West Exhibition Hall of Tokyo Big Sight in Tokyo.
This large-scale exhibition brings together outstanding technologies and products from small and medium-sized enterprises in the Tokyo metropolitan area, with the aim of promoting business matching and creating new business opportunities.
At our booth, we primarily showcased our cold forging technology, and we were pleased to welcome many visitors throughout the event. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who stopped by our booth during the exhibition.

Gunma Seiko exhibited at “VACUUM 2025,” held from Wednesday, December 3 to Friday, December 5, 2025, at the South Exhibition Hall of Tokyo Big Sight in Tokyo.
This exhibition is one of Japan’s largest specialized trade shows dedicated to vacuum technology and equipment. At our booth, we introduced high-pressure components manufactured using cold forging technology. Cold forging enables high strength and component integration and is considered to have significant potential for high-pressure applications.
We would like to sincerely thank everyone who visited our booth.

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On October 17, 2025, a lecture was held as an event of the Gunma Seiko G1 Association (Kyoryokukai / Partner Association).
We welcomed Dr. Yasuhiro Yanagida, Director of the Gunma Prefectural Cancer Center, as our guest speaker. He delivered a lecture titled “Let’s Understand Cancer Correctly.” As Dr. Yanagida specializes in breast surgery, the seminar was held at the cafeteria of Gunma Seiko’s Kamikawa Plant and was attended mainly by female employees of Gunma Seiko and its partner companies.
Although this may be somewhat lengthy, we would like to share excerpts from his presentation materials below:

1. Around 1954, cancer surpassed tuberculosis as the leading cause of death in Japan. Currently, one in two men and one in three women in Japan are diagnosed with cancer. However, up to their 50s, more women than men develop cancer due to cervical and breast cancers.
2. Cancer is a disease that occurs when genetic mutations arise in one’s own cells.
3. Risk factors for cancer include smoking, obesity, infections, and genetic predisposition, but the greatest risk factor is aging.
4. Cancer prevention measures include quitting smoking, moderate alcohol consumption, regular exercise, infection screening, maintaining an appropriate body weight, and a balanced diet.
5. Cancer cells can spread throughout the body via the bloodstream, grow in other organs, and damage them.
6. Cancer stages are classified from Stage 0 to Stage 4.
   ・At Stage 0, local treatment (surgery or radiation) is usually sufficient.
   ・At Stages 1–3, there may be microscopic metastases beyond the primary tumor. Local treatment combined with systemic therapy (such as chemotherapy or hormone therapy) to prevent recurrence is recommended.
   ・At Stage 4, systemic drug therapy is the main treatment, with radiation therapy and other treatments provided according to symptoms.
7. For Stages 0–3, the goal is cure. Apart from certain special cancers, Stage 4 is generally not curable, and treatment focuses on prolonging life and relieving symptoms.
8. When diagnosed with cancer, it is important to consider how the disease will affect your life.
9. It is important not to be swayed by claims of “special,” “immune-based,” or “side-effect-free” treatments, but instead to choose reliable treatments covered by appropriate medical insurance.
10. The purpose of cancer screening is to reduce cancer-related deaths through early detection and treatment.
11. It is important to live a lifestyle that reduces the risk of cancer. Undergoing effective cancer screening is essential, and if cancer is detected, it is important to remain calm, understand the stage and characteristics of the cancer, assess your current situation, and develop an appropriate treatment strategy.

Dr. Yanagida, thank you very much for your valuable lecture. We learned that what we can do is practice appropriate cancer prevention and undergo regular, effective screenings. And in the unlikely event of a diagnosis, it is important to stay calm and carefully consider the best course of action.

Yoichi Marumo

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On Tuesday, October 8, a Performance Evaluator Training session was held in the cafeteria of the Fujioka Nishi Plant under the guidance of Mr. Murai from Murai Management & Labor Support. Six newly appointed evaluators from five departments participated in the training.

The objective of the program was to enhance the evaluation skills (basic knowledge and competencies) required for evaluators and to ensure a thorough understanding of the company’s personnel system, including its structure and rules.

Through lectures, mock exercises, and interview practice sessions, participants were able to learn the knowledge and mindset necessary for evaluators. The training also provided a valuable opportunity to strengthen communication and build relationships across departments.

We hope that the participants will apply what they have learned in this training to their future roles and strive to become trusted supervisors.

Comment: Fujita, General Affairs Section

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Evacuation and fire-extinguisher drills were conducted on October 7 at the Kamikawa Plant, on October 14 at the Kamikawa East Plant and the Die Technology Center, and on October 16 at the Fujioka West Plant.
Assuming a magnitude 5 earthquake, the drill followed the sequence of: emergency broadcast, evacuation to designated assembly areas, and confirmation of employees’ safety.
We also received instruction from Kanto conservation and disaster prevention Co., Ltd. on the proper use of fire extinguishers, followed by hands-on fire-extinguishing practice using traffic cones as simulated flames.
Although this is an annual exercise, disasters can strike at any time without warning. We will continue to conduct regular drills to ensure that every employee can evacuate calmly and swiftly in the event of an emergency.

Kamikawa Factory

Kamikawa East Plant

Fujioka West Plant

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On Thursday, December 25, we held a pre-employment networking event for students who are scheduled to join the company in April.

Although they appeared slightly nervous at first, the atmosphere gradually became more relaxed, conversations became lively, and the time passed very quickly.

It was a very meaningful opportunity to deepen our connection with the students who will be joining us in April. We also feel that, by speaking directly with senior employees, the students were able to further build up their expectations and enthusiasm about starting their careers with us.

Comment: Fujita, General Affairs Section

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On December 12, 2025, the company held its year-end party at Yamato-ya in Fujioka, with a total of 77 employees in attendance.

Although the time was limited, the venue was filled with a warm and friendly atmosphere throughout the evening. Employees who do not often have the chance to talk with one another were seen naturally engaging in conversation. While enjoying a delicious meal together, we reflected on the past year and shared our appreciation for each other’s hard work, making it a truly meaningful occasion.

The raffle drawing was especially exciting. The joy of the winners and the applause from those around them spread throughout the venue, and the smiles on each participant’s face were truly memorable.

As a way to conclude a busy year, the event provided a refreshing and uplifting experience, offering a wonderful opportunity to renew our spirits for the year ahead.

Hoshino　Chairperson, Social Committee

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On December 27, the golf competition held at Obata-go in Kanra Town, Gunma Prefecture, marked a memorable day befitting the Golf Club’s final activity of the year. A total of 12 members participated. Despite the busy year-end season, such a strong turnout once again demonstrated the unity and camaraderie of the club.

As expected, the weather was bitterly cold, and the early morning course truly felt like midwinter. In particular, the greens were frozen, causing balls to roll far beyond expectations and creating extremely challenging conditions. Precisely because it was not easy, the joy of hitting a great shot was even greater. Being able to encourage one another and play together highlighted the unique appeal of a club competition.

More important than the results, however, was that everyone completed the round safely and concluded the year’s final activity with smiles. It was a fitting way to close the season.

Looking ahead to next year, when we return to the course in warmer weather, each member carries with them lessons from this experience and a renewed determination to show improvement.

Hoshino Golf Club Captain

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