Message from the President

On the Publication of the 2008 Nichiyu Environmental Report

Demand for electric forklifts in the domestic market has been growing rapidly in recent years, particularly in light of the increasing public awareness of environmental issues. As a pioneer in the development of electric forklifts, Nichiyu remains committed to developing a broad array of innovative products offering a combination of high performance, energy efficiency, and low environmental impact.

Toshihiko Uratsuji President

Building on our dedication to a healthy environment, we have taken additional steps to reduce our environmental impact by acquiring certification of registration with ISO 14001, the international standard for environmental management systems. As part of this effort, we have formulated and implemented an environmental improvement plan whose progress we continue to monitor.

The 2008 Nichiyu Environmental Report summarizes our environmental initiatives for fiscal 2007 with an emphasis on the details of these initiatives. The report also highlights our success in implementing the three-year plan we initiated in fiscal 2005 and the environmental mitigation measures we adopted for the new plant facility we have constructed on the site of our existing Shiga Plant. I trust this publication will provide the reader with a deeper understanding of this aspect of Nichiyu’s operations.

In closing, I would like to express my gratitude to all who have contributed to our growth through their ongoing support and cooperation.

Nichiyu Enviromental Report

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Nichiyu Products are also essential in the recyclable waste stream.

The recyclable waste stream, in which waste materials are recovered and treated, is an indispensable aspect of society's efforts to recycle resources. At Nichiyu, we continue to develop and deliver products required for the recyclable waste stream.

Sewage Sludge Treatment Center

Motor Vehicle Recycling Center

Operating 24 hours a day, this unmanned vehicle automatically transports treated sewage sludge (slag) inside the Maishima Sludge Center in Osaka City.

This sweeper prevents the spread of dust by sweeping the yard.

Green Products

Environmentally Friendly Electric Forklift

Order Pickers (RB-70/RBC-70)

Rack Forklift Trucks Junior Type (RFTL-75)

Nichiyu's forklifts are powered by electricity. Compared to forklifts powered by fuels such as diesel oil, gasoline, and LPG, they produce significantly fewer carbon dioxide emissions.

The improved AC motor (alternating current), together with the regenerative lift lowering system that recaptures to the battery the potential energy that is conventionally discarded as heat, extends the number of operating cycles by about 20% (compared with Nichiyu's conventional picker).
In addition, hazardous substances such as lead, cadmium, and hexavalent chromium are gradually being substituted with safer substances, beginning with the electromagnetic brakes.

This innovative forklift replaces conventional hydraulics with electrically powered mechanisms for the fork shift (right-left slide) and rotational drive systems. Compared with Nichiyu's conventional forklift, this unit features an AC motor and provides a roughly 50% improvement in the number of operating cycles.