We are pleased to announce that, in response to the increasing number of multi-story apartment buildings, we will be adding a new "Danjuuro II 3-Story Specification" to our lineup, which is compatible with three-story structures, starting from July 11. This specification is designed to accommodate the growing demand for multi-story residential and mixed-use buildings in urban areas, and it is available for wooden structures only. With this addition, we can better meet the diverse needs of our customers who manage apartment complexes and other multi-family housing. We will continue to actively promote the outdoor steel staircase corridor unit "Danjuuro II." 【Features】 - Robust and aesthetically pleasing outdoor steel staircase corridor - Compatible with multi-story apartment buildings - Strength and quasi-fire-resistant performance required for three-story structures

Cultural Shutter Co., Ltd. has launched the "Plug-in Power Unit," a shutter power supply system that allows for the opening and closing of electric garage shutters even during power outages caused by disasters such as earthquakes and typhoons, by connecting to a vehicle outlet or portable power source, starting from July 4th. Our company will actively propose this as a disaster response measure for customers who have electric garage installations and for corporations managing commercial facilities. 【Product Features】 ■ Open and close the shutter by connecting to a vehicle outlet, etc. ■ Simple operation by just plugging and unplugging ■ Installation of a light window that allows work even in darkness due to power outages ■ High-design waterproof box

We will start selling our "external blinds" for residential use, the electric blind shutter 'Mado Master Solar', which allows for ventilation and air circulation while balancing daylight and shading, as an eco-friendly product contributing to the realization of a decarbonized society from April 11. Common external blinds installed on the outside of residential windows can improve cooling efficiency in summer by blocking sunlight with their heat insulation effect, and in winter, they can enhance heating efficiency by allowing in heat from sunlight, thus contributing to energy savings. Our product, being an "external blind," is an eco-friendly product that contributes to the realization of a decarbonized society by enabling efficient indoor temperature regulation throughout the year with its "ventilation and daylighting" function. 【Features】 ■ Control the amount of wind and light with three basic modes ■ Easily open the blinds with an emergency release lever even during a power outage ■ High safety achieved with standard obstacle detection device ■ Compatible with renovations and retrofitting installations

Our company has launched the residential garage product "Flamvesta," featuring fire-resistant specifications, which has been available in the metropolitan area since August last year. This product accommodates a maximum opening of 6 meters for two cars and will be available nationwide starting March 10. It includes fire protection features that can be installed even in fire-prone areas. The design incorporates high aesthetic flat panels, available in four colors: two types of decorative steel plates and two types of wood grain steel plates. With its unique panel structure, it achieves wind pressure resistance of 800Pa for both positive and negative pressure. 【Features】 - Fire protection specifications that can be installed even in fire-prone areas - Garage product accommodating a maximum opening of 6m for two cars - High aesthetic flat design panels - Unique panel structure achieving wind pressure resistance of 800Pa for both positive and negative pressure - Standard equipment includes a highly safe non-contact multi-axis sensor.

Cultural Shutter Co., Ltd. will exhibit five types of flood prevention products, the "Water Stop Master Series," at the disaster prevention event "Disaster Prevention Industry Exhibition 2021," which will be held at Tokyo Big Sight, West Hall 2, from December 1 (Wednesday) to December 3 (Friday). At our exhibition booth, visitors can confirm the water stop performance through demonstrations using a water tank and experience the installation of actual products. Our group, which develops manufacturing and business with the keywords "eco" and "disaster prevention," will propose flood prevention solutions that support our customers' peace of mind and safety through the Water Stop Master Series we are showcasing. We sincerely look forward to your visit. 【Exhibited Products】 ■ BX Water Stop Board "Raku Set SD Type" ■ BX Water Stop Board "Raku Set" ■ Simple Type Water Stop Sheet "Tome Pita - Shutter Type" ■ Buoyant Water Stop Board "Aqua Float" ■ Water Stop Door "Aqua Door"

At Cultural Shutter Co., Ltd., we offer a lineup of high-wind-pressure-resistant opening products under the "Wind Block Series," designed to ensure high wind pressure strength as a countermeasure against large typhoons. We are pleased to announce that our product from this series, the "Wind Block Heavy Shutter," aimed at large openings such as logistics warehouses, has received the "Encouragement Award" at the "2021 'Super' Manufacturing Parts Awards" organized by the Monozukuri Japan Conference and Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun. The product that received the "Encouragement Award" is a heavy shutter with high wind pressure resistance specifications, designed to withstand the increasingly frequent large typhoons and the accompanying tornadoes and gusts. The wind pressure performance at a width of 9.5 meters is 4000 Pa (positive pressure), equivalent to a wind speed of 81 m/s, making it suitable for large openings in logistics warehouses and factories.

We have launched the aluminum flood barrier "Rakusset SD Type," which can be easily and quickly installed by anyone, as a flood prevention measure for steel doors installed at entrances of factories, warehouses, office buildings, and commercial facilities, starting from August 25. This product is designed to be installed directly onto the door frame of the opening, eliminating the need for hardware such as rails or construction, and it maintains the everyday usability of the opening, making it suitable for flood prevention measures for "outward-opening" doors. Moving forward, we will continue to enhance and expand our lineup of flood prevention products, the "Flood Master Series," under the development concept of "easy & quick installation," contributing to SDG 13 "Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts." *For more details, please refer to the related materials and links.

Cultural Shutter Co., Ltd. will begin a pre-sale of its IoT-enabled residential overhead sliding door "Flamvesta," which features fire protection specifications suitable for residential garages with a maximum opening of 6 meters for two cars and can be operated via smartphone from both indoors and outdoors, starting August 4 in the metropolitan area. After that, we will expand the target area nationwide. 【Features】 ■ Fire protection specifications suitable for a maximum opening of 6 meters for two cars ■ High-design flat panel using two colors of "wood grain steel plate" ■ Wind pressure resistance performance achieved at 800Pa ■ Improved comfort with high-speed opening and closing ■ Standard equipment includes a highly safe "non-contact multi-axis sensor" ■ Realizing a smart life as an IoT-enabled garage product

Cultural Shutter Co., Ltd. has started selling the 'High Soundproof Steel Door' equipped with the high sound insulation grade "T-4 grade" as specified by JIS, for conference rooms in satellite offices for telework and doors installed at entrances and exits of theaters, starting from July 19. For the frame installation, we have set up the "Four-Sided AT Frame" suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, and the "Three-Sided AT Frame (Barrier-Free Type)" suitable for indoor installation only. Regarding the Three-Sided AT Frame, depending on the sound insulation grade (T-4 grade and T-3 grade), it features a door bottom that seals the gap between the door and the floor when closed, combined with a dedicated airtight material.

Cultural Shutter Co., Ltd. will start selling "fire protection equipment with heat-resistant reinforced glass and composite stainless steel automatic doors" equipped with "smoke control performance" for entrances of condominiums and office buildings, as well as for elevator halls, starting June 28. As a composite fire protection equipment with "smoke control performance," it has received certification from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and can be installed in areas such as elevator halls and passenger lobbies that require smoke control performance. It can achieve an entrance with high design quality, featuring the luxurious feel of stainless steel and visibility through transparency.

Cultural Shutter Co., Ltd. has recently had its efforts in water stop business, which protects customers' lives from flooding damage caused by guerrilla rainstorms and concentrated heavy rains, introduced as a case of adaptation business on the climate change adaptation information platform "A-PLAT," managed and operated by the National Institute for Environmental Studies, a national research and development agency. To minimize flooding damage to buildings caused by urban water disasters, we propose our water stop products, the "Water Stop Master Series," as flood prevention equipment that can be "easily and quickly installed in a short time" for various applications.

In response to the amendment of the Food Sanitation Act, which mandates the introduction of hygiene management methods in line with the global standard "HACCP," we have added the 'Omajin HACCP Package,' which enhances pest and dust prevention as well as hygiene measures, to our lineup of high-speed sheet shutters "Omajin," primarily installed in factories and warehouses. Sales will begin on June 9. This product is equipped with a "non-contact sensor," which is built into the standard "control panel unit," making it suitable for infection control. We will actively propose this product to customers in food-related factories, as well as chemical and precision machinery factories that require strict hygiene management. Additionally, we will continue to focus on developing non-contact type products that align with new lifestyles aimed at preventing viral infections.

We are pleased to announce the launch of our flat design garage shutter "Portier," which accommodates two cars with a wide opening and features IoT-enabled electric operation that can be controlled via smartphone, allowing for a comfortable "smart life." The new product, "Portier Smart Type," will be available starting March 1. Additionally, we will introduce the electric silent aluminum shutter "Gozen-sama Smart Type" to our lineup. With the IoT integration of this garage shutter, we are enhancing comfort with new features, offering an improved "smart life" experience. 【New Features】 - Open and close the shutter using a smartphone from indoors or outdoors - Check the status of the shutter while away from home - Open and close the shutter using voice recognition

At Cultural Shutter Co., Ltd., we have newly launched the "Wind Block Series" of opening products with a high wind pressure resistance specification, ensuring strong resistance to wind, starting from September 11. These products are suitable for typhoon countermeasures in large logistics warehouses and factories, including the "Heavy Shutter" and "Over Sliding Door," which secure a wind pressure resistance strength of 4000Pa equivalent to a wind speed of 81m/s. For residential use, we offer the "Window Shutter Mad Master Series," which secures a wind pressure resistance strength of 1400Pa equivalent to a wind speed of 68m/s. In the future, our company will continue to provide solutions themed around disaster prevention and mitigation, ensuring that customers can use our products safely and securely as countermeasures against wind disasters, including strong typhoons, tornadoes, and gusts, contributing to the realization of a disaster-resistant society. 【Product Lineup】 ■ Wind Block Series - Heavy Shutter - Over Sliding Door - Mad Master Tap 2 Standard Model Electric Type *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

We have newly launched the "Smoke-Barrier Fire Protection Type," which has received certification from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism as a composite fire protection device with "smoke barrier performance," added to our "Calm Slider" series of steel lightweight sliding doors that are widely adopted in medical facilities, to accommodate a wide range of building applications. This new product will be available starting November 13. Designed with a barrier-free concept, the sliding doors can be opened with minimal effort, making them easy to operate for everyone from children to the elderly. We offer two types of storage options: the "Wall Storage Type," which considers design aesthetics, and the "Three-Sided Frame Door Pocket-less Type," which can also accommodate RC walls. 【Features】 ■ Steel lightweight sliding doors certified by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism with "smoke barrier performance" ■ Composite fire protection device suitable for a wide range of building applications ■ Barrier-free design that can be opened with minimal effort ■ Two types of storage options and a rich variety of color variations

Cultural Shutter Co., Ltd. has released a "school partition" that incorporates "earthquake motion countermeasures" to prevent the components that make up the partition from falling or detaching even during large-scale earthquakes, starting from July 1. By developing a unique structure that allows for safe evacuation outdoors, this product has improved specifications compared to conventional school partitions. 【Features】 ■ Our unique "detachment prevention structure" suppresses the upward movement of sliding doors and shoji panels that make up the partition. ■ Verification of "earthquake motion countermeasures" conducted at our own testing and verification facility. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

Our company will launch the "Walk-Through Type PCR Testing Booth," which allows for PCR testing for COVID-19 using the "walk-through" method manufactured by iPick Co., Ltd., a company specializing in partitions, starting from May 7, initially limited to the metropolitan area (Tokyo, Saitama, Kanagawa, Chiba, Ibaraki). We have signed a sales contract with the manufacturer and will contribute to our social mission by promoting the proposal of testing booths through close collaboration between both companies. 【Features】 ■ Testing can be conducted without direct contact with the test subject ■ The testing booth has space for one person ■ The interior is designed with minimal protrusions, making disinfection easy ■ It is possible to install a device that can switch between negative and positive pressure as needed *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

Cultural Shutter Co., Ltd. will exhibit four types of water-stopping products, the "Water Stop Master Series," at the disaster prevention event "2019 Disaster Prevention Industry Exhibition in Tokyo," held at Tokyo Big Sight, Aomi Exhibition Hall, from June 5 (Wednesday) to June 7 (Friday). The products being exhibited include the water-stopping door "Aquard," which achieves lightweight operability and can withstand water pressure loads of up to 3 meters; the power-free "Buoyant Rising Water Stop Board," which automatically stands up due to the buoyancy of water; the aluminum water stop board "Rakusette," which allows entry and exit from the opening after installation; and the lightweight, quick-installation simple water stop sheet "Tomepita." Additionally, on June 7 (Friday) at 1:20 PM, our development staff, who are members of the Japan Disaster Prevention Industry Conference, will give a lecture on the theme "Countermeasures for Flood Damage Due to Sudden Heavy Rain (tentative title)" at a workshop hosted by the Japan Disaster Prevention Industry Conference, so please join us for that as well.

Cultural Shutter Co., Ltd. will begin linked operations that allow the opening and closing of our electric window shutter "Mado Master Smart Type" through voice dialogue with the newly released mobile robot "RoBoHoN lite HEMS" (hereinafter referred to as RoBoHoN) as the "third phase" of collaboration with Sharp's "Cloud-Linked Energy Controller (hereinafter referred to as Sharp HEMS)" starting from February 27. ■ Open and close the electric window shutter "Mado Master Smart Type" with "RoBoHoN" ■ Smartphone operation from outside and automatic control linked to weather alerts *For more details, please refer to the materials.

Cultural Shutter (President: Toshihiko Shiozaki) has expanded the scope of its certification for the comprehensive testing and research facility "Life in Environmental Disaster Prevention Research Institute" to include new testing items. In addition to the previously certified "fire resistance and fireproof testing" and "air tightness and water tightness testing," the newly added "sound insulation testing" and "thermal insulation testing" have been certified as of November 14. The two newly acquired testing items have been certified by the Japan Accreditation Board (JAB), the certifying body. *ISO/IEC 17025 An international standard that specifies the requirements for the technical competence of testing and calibration laboratories. Our certification number: RTL02910 ◎ For more details, please refer to the related materials or press release below.

Cultural Shutter Co., Ltd. will renew the "BX Building Exhibition Space" on the first floor of its headquarters in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, and open it as a showroom that enhances the lineup of residential garage products starting October 23. Our company has established showrooms in five locations nationwide, allowing end users and clients in the construction industry to see, operate, and experience our products firsthand, thereby understanding their comfort, reliability, and safety. We will also actively promote the use of this space as a communication hub in the future. ■ Overview of the "BX Building Exhibition Space" Business Hours: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays) Location: 1-17-3 Nishikata, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo Inquiries: Please contact our customer consultation room with your preferred date and time 0570-666-670 (Navi Dial) 03-5844-7111 (IP phone / International calls) Transportation: A 3-minute walk from Kasuga Station (A5/A6 exit) on the Toei Mita Line *Please feel free to visit us with a reservation. *You can check the exhibited products from the related materials or information below.

Cultural Shutter Co., Ltd. (President: Toshihiko Shiozaki) will launch the steel FIX window "Elifight Plus," which uses heat-resistant laminated glass that is less likely to shatter and scatter even if broken due to earthquakes, as a certified specific fire protection equipment by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, starting January 11, 2018. "Elifight Plus" is a specific fire protection equipment that incorporates heat-resistant laminated glass made by bonding two pieces of heat-resistant glass with a special resin film into a steel FIX window. This structure not only demonstrates high fire resistance but also features high impact safety, making it less likely for the glass to shatter and scatter when subjected to earthquakes or strong impacts. By adding "Elifight Plus," which exhibits high safety even during disasters, to the lineup of specific fire protection equipment "Elifight Series" with heat-resistant glass, we will continue to respond to various customer needs to support the creation of bright and open spaces.

BX Kaneshin Co., Ltd., a group company of Bunka Shutter Co., Ltd., has developed the "Danjuro Design Support System," which provides comprehensive support from structural calculations to construction for outdoor steel stair corridors. This system is suitable for multi-purpose wooden buildings, including residential complexes, stores, and welfare facilities. Additionally, the system offers integrated support for both structural calculations and construction of outdoor steel stair corridors. If you request the design of both the main building and the outdoor steel stair corridor together, we will responsibly handle the integration work between the main building and the outdoor steel stair corridor. 【Features】 ■ Solving many challenges that designers face through collaboration among three companies in the BX Group ■ Safe and secure design backed by two evaluations ■ Quick turnaround with speedy service ■ Smooth building confirmation application process ■ Clear structural calculations that comply with the obligation to preserve documentation *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

The electric window shutter "MadoMaster Smart Type," which can be operated via smartphone while away from home in conjunction with Panasonic's "Smart HEMS (R)," will start supporting automatic closing linked to weather alerts due to the upgrade of the core device AiSEG2 (R) of Smart HEMS (R), enhancing safety, security, and operability as a high-function product starting March 21. ■ Automatic closing of electric window shutters linked to weather alerts ■ Opening and simultaneous closing operations from outside ■ Proposing a healthy and eco-friendly lifestyle that brings natural wind and sunlight indoors *For more details, please contact us.

Bunka Shutter Co., Ltd. (President: Toshihiko Shiozaki) will exhibit three types of water-stopping products at the disaster prevention event "2018 Disaster Prevention Industry Exhibition in Tokyo," which will be held at Tokyo Big Sight from May 30 (Wednesday) to June 1 (Friday). The products being exhibited include the aluminum water-stopping board "Rakusetto," which prevents flooding in buildings caused by large typhoons and sudden heavy rain; the water-stopping door "Aquard," which can withstand water pressure loads of up to 3 meters; and the "Buoyancy-Responsive Water-Stopping Board," which rises due to buoyancy when water levels suddenly increase during heavy rain. Additionally, we will conduct water-stopping experiments using a water tank at our exhibition booth, allowing visitors to verify the performance of these products. Furthermore, those who visit the Bunka Shutter booth after printing the PDF of the "Disaster Prevention Industry Exhibition in Tokyo Announcement Flyer" from the "Related Materials" section below will receive a small gift. [Exhibited Products] ■ BX Water-Stopping Board "Rakusetto" ■ Water-Stopping Door "Aquard" ■ Buoyancy-Responsive Water-Stopping Board *The demonstration times for the water-stopping experiments are scheduled for 10:30, 11:30, 13:00, 14:00, and 15:00.

Cultural Shutter Co., Ltd. will launch a new product, the "Aqua Door," which is a waterproof door designed for flood prevention at entrances of office buildings and commercial facilities. This new model, the "Double Opening Stainless Steel Type," not only ensures a wide opening but also exhibits high design quality and resistance to rust. It will be available from May 10. Until now, the "Aqua Door" was only available in a steel type with a "double opening (parent-child opening) specification." With the addition of this specification for the stainless steel type, we have achieved the following two features: [Features] ■ Suitable for openings that require a wide entrance during the movement of equipment in machine rooms and server rooms. ■ Exhibits the characteristics of stainless steel, being resistant to rust and showcasing high design quality. This product is primarily suitable for flood prevention equipment in port facilities and office buildings. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

Cultural Shutter Co., Ltd. has added a new "Steel Type with Small Window" to its water-stopping door "Aquaed," which is sold as a flood prevention measure for entrances of office buildings and commercial facilities. This new product features a small window that allows users to check the flooding conditions of buildings and roads from indoors during internal flooding caused by sudden heavy rain, and it will be newly released on July 2. Previously, the "Aquaed Steel Type" did not allow users to check the outdoor flooding conditions from indoors when sudden heavy rain occurred. The newly released "Steel Type with Small Window" has been designed with a small window in the door, enabling real-time confirmation of outdoor flooding conditions without the need to open or close the door. 【Features】 ■ A safe design that allows confirmation of outdoor flooding conditions through the "small window" ■ High water-stopping performance due to its unique structure ■ The "water-stopping gremlin" effectively functions as a flood prevention measure for low water levels ■ A "lightweight and easy-to-operate" water-stopping door *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

Cultural Shutter Co., Ltd. will start offering a new feature for the "Mado Master Smart Type," which allows users to open and close electric window shutters in their homes using a smartphone (hereinafter referred to as "smartphone"). This feature enables operation from outside the home and includes a voice-controlled remote operation feature linked to smart speakers, thereby realizing a safe, secure, and comfortable smart life through IoT technology, starting September 6. The "Mado Master Smart Type" can be operated via a smartphone with our dedicated application installed, allowing for operation not only within the home but also from outside, thanks to the introduction of a newly developed "dedicated cloud server" and a wireless centralized control system called "Seleconnect 2." This enables users to open and close the "Mado Master Smart Type" and check its status from outside the home. 【Features】 ■ Open and close electric window shutters and check their status via smartphone from outside the home ■ Operate electric window shutters by speaking to a smart speaker ■ Achieve a smart life by converting manual window shutters to electric with the "Auto Man Mini 2" ■ Equipped with a multifunction timer *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

Bunka Shutter Co., Ltd. (President: Toshihiko Shiozaki) will hold the 4th BX Marche "Tohoku Delicious Food Fair" on October 12 this year at our BX Hall, as part of our support for the recovery of the areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake, in collaboration with the BX Marche Executive Committee, Toyo University Volunteer Support Office, and the Yamadori Association, a social welfare corporation. Since the occurrence of the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011, our company has maintained a relationship with Watari Town in Miyagi Prefecture, organizing events such as the "Watari Children's Festival" and "Flying Disc Classes," as well as sponsoring the "Happy Disc Project," which focuses on alleviating children's lack of exercise and fostering interaction through dodgebee. We have also been conducting soccer classes led by former players of Urawa Reds, continuously working to encourage and bring smiles back to the children affected by the disaster. 【Overview of the 4th BX Marche Tohoku Delicious Food Fair】 Date: October 12, 2018 (Friday) 11:30 AM - 7:00 PM Location: 2nd Floor BX Hall and Foyer, Bunka Shutter Co., Ltd. Headquarters Organizer: BX Marche Executive Committee

At Cultural Shutter Co., Ltd., we have fully renewed two electric garage shutter products specifically designed for single-family homes: the steel "Esprit," which can also serve as a fire protection device, and the aluminum "Komachi," which focuses on quiet operation. These new products, which enhance comfort, safety, and design, will be released in advance in the Tokyo metropolitan area starting February 15, with plans to expand availability nationwide in April. ■ The speed of the shutter's ascent has been increased to about twice as fast, enhancing "comfort." ■ Equipped with double safety devices, ensuring "safety." ■ The "wood grain" color variations harmonize with the exterior of homes, improving "design." ~ Featuring wood grain steel plates that comply with fire protection standards. ~ ■ A "manual switch lever" allows for easy shutter operation even during a "power outage." ■ The garage shutter can "automatically open and close" while you remain inside the vehicle. *For more details, please refer to the materials.