The "JAS Structural Material Utilization Expansion Project," which is a subsidized project by the Forestry Agency, provides grants to construction companies that procure JAS structural materials for buildings utilizing these materials. Starting this fiscal year, the scope of building uses and grant amounts has been significantly expanded, increasing the opportunities for eligibility. According to technical standards, all buildings except for single-family homes of three stories or fewer using the two-by-four construction method, which requires the use of JAS materials, are eligible for subsidies. We strongly recommend considering this opportunity at this time. 【Schedule (First Recruitment)】 Project Application: March 31, 2020 – June 30, 2020 Grant Application: March 31, 2020 – August 31, 2020 Our company, Mitsui Home Component, will provide total support from structural design to construction for wooden structures as a wood structure fabricator. We encourage you to consider moving forward with wooden construction during this opportunity. *Definition of JAS Structural Materials 1. Structural lumber classified by mechanical grade 2. Structural lumber and edge-laminated materials for frame wall construction (2x4 lumber) 3. Cross-laminated timber (CLT) 4. Structural laminated timber (above medium cross-section) new 5. Structural LVL new

We are pleased to announce that Mitsui Home Component's wooden single-story warehouse, "Smart Warehouse (trademark application pending)," has been awarded the Good Design Award for the fiscal year 2018. Moving forward, we will continue our efforts to expand the use of wood with consideration for the global environment, as well as strive to enhance Japan's industry and cultural life, which the Good Design Award aims to promote. 【Evaluation Points】 The Smart Warehouse is a wooden structure that does not require the removal of tent fabric or the typical replacement work needed every ten years, which is necessary for conventional steel frame tent warehouses in response to severe weather such as heavy snow and typhoons. It has been highly praised for its strength and maintenance characteristics that are not found in traditional warehouses. The construction period and cost are comparable to those of steel frame tent warehouses, and its exterior design, which is entirely devoid of decorative elements, is also highly regarded for its simple and dignified appearance.