Since its founding in 1955, HOWA has pursued its mission of "creating comfortable in-car spaces" in the automotive interior and exterior and NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) fields. From material research to manufacturing technology and quality control, we have always valued connecting everything to enhancing customer value and providing a pleasant travel experience. By earnestly working on aspects such as quietness and weight reduction, we have earned a high level of trust from our customers. As the automotive industry is currently undergoing an unprecedented period of transformation, the role that HOWA must play is becoming increasingly important.

At the heart of our manufacturing is the philosophy of "environmental conservation," which we have inherited since our founding. Our commitment to thoroughly reducing environmental impact from material development to manufacturing processes is the very identity of HOWA products and the origin that supports our technology and stance. Through the utilization of recycled and bio-derived materials, design based on resource recycling, and efforts to improve energy efficiency, we will continue to relentlessly pursue the comfort of next-generation automotive interiors that are appropriate for the era of global environmental protection. As the role of in-vehicle space expands with the spread of SDV (Software-Defined Vehicles), we will deliver products that balance environmental value and comfort, along with reliable quality, to the world.

Supported by the strong trust of our customers, our business has steadily grown to one of the strongest levels since our founding in recent years. Domestically, strengthening our production system has been successful, raising the foundation of our business and resulting in consistently high performance. Overseas, improvements are progressing in key regions, enabling us to sustainably achieve high-level business operations. In terms of profitability, company-wide improvement activities are bearing fruit, giving us a firm sense of confidence in our competitiveness for the future. This positive trend is a great asset to our company, supported by the tireless efforts of each and every employee.

The global situation is becoming increasingly uncertain, and the business environment is changing daily due to factors such as the supply and demand of energy and materials, and the policies and market trends in each region. Even amidst these changes, we believe that maintaining stable operations of our domestic and international production systems and steadily meeting customer expectations is a major corporate responsibility. In key regions, primarily Japan, North America, Europe, and ASEAN, we are continuously working to improve quality, cost, and supply capacity while deepening our value propositions based on market characteristics.

To achieve further growth, HOWA will not only enhance its existing areas but also actively challenge itself to develop products that create new value. In addition to innovating material technologies and manufacturing methods based on global trends such as carbon neutrality and the circular economy, we will further develop technologies such as sound insulation, sound absorption, and thermal control to propose new levels of comfort required in next-generation vehicle interiors. We value co-creation with our customers and partners, sharing challenges and values from the planning stage to jointly explore new possibilities in mobility.

Based on the philosophy that "a company is its people," HOWA is fostering a corporate culture where diverse talents can thrive and challenges are welcomed. Furthermore, safety and health are the foundation of everything and should be given the highest priority. We believe that protecting and nurturing an environment in which each employee can work in good physical and mental health will lead to the sustainable growth of the company. We will continue to thoroughly create a safe and secure workplace and, on top of that, create an environment in which we can take on new challenges.

In order to remain a company that our customers continue to choose and to continue to deliver new value to global mobility, HOWA will continue to move forward with a spirit of challenge that is not afraid of change. Through interior and exterior and NVH solutions that balance comfort and environmental value, we will lead the future of mobility to a richer future.