At the 37th Invention Award co-hosted by the Japan Invention Promotion Association and the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun, Shunichi Yanagawa from Showden received the Invention Achievement Award for the "Deterioration and Operation Display Device for Protective Elements in Abnormal Conditions." - Overview A technology that displays the deterioration of protective elements such as varistors and arresters. It detects heat generated by the protective element using heat-shrinkable resin, allowing the deterioration state of the protective element housed within a case to be checked through a viewing window. The structure is simple with no electrical or mechanical mechanisms, and it has fewer parts and work points compared to conventional fuse or solder types, which is an advantage. A versatile polyolefin is used for the heat-shrinkable material, making it practical. It has a sales record with JR and private railway companies. In the fiscal year 2010 (September period), over 10,000 units were sold, confirming its practicality.

Showa Electric exhibited at the "3rd Solar Power Generation System Installation Exhibition" held at Tokyo Big Sight from February 29 (Wednesday) to March 2 (Friday), 2012. Thank you very much for visiting our booth during the event. Thanks to your support, the exhibition concluded successfully. This time, we introduced various SPDs and PV equipment housing systems (shelters) that protect power conditioners and temperature and solar radiation meters from lightning, under the theme of "Total Lightning Damage Prevention Solutions for Solar Power Generation Systems." We also conducted presentations within the booth on "Lightning Damage Prevention for Solar Power Generation Systems" and "Temperature Management of Shelters through Thermal Fluid Analysis." In addition to the products you saw this time, we also handle earthquake prevention products and fiber optic network-related products, so we kindly ask for your inquiries. - Exhibition Dates: February 29 (Wednesday) to March 2 (Friday), 2012 - Location: Tokyo Big Sight, East Hall 3, Booth No. E17-3 - Exhibited Products: SPD for power supply, SPD for communication, Thunder Blocker, Shelter for PCS

Showa Electric exhibited at the "Railway Technology Exhibition 2011," held at Makuhari Messe from November 9 (Wednesday) to November 11 (Friday), 2011. Thank you very much for visiting our booth during the event. Thanks to your support, it concluded successfully. This time, we focused on introducing "earthquake countermeasures" and "lightning protection measures." For earthquake countermeasures, we showcased the rack-type seismic isolation device "SD-5 type 2," which demonstrated significant effectiveness during the recent earthquake disaster, along with various seismic goods centered around cast tops. Additionally, we introduced these products through videos that confirmed their protective effects. For lightning protection measures, we conducted an impulse test to confirm the protective effects of our safety devices alongside product displays. - Date: November 9 (Wednesday) to November 11 (Friday), 2011, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Location: Makuhari Messe, Booth No. E-09 - Exhibition Overview: Rack-type seismic isolation device SD-5 type 2 (sample), various seismic goods, various railway safety devices, power supply SPD, communication SPD, thunder blockers.

Showa Electric exhibited at the "Highway Tech Fair 2011" held at Tokyo Big Sight from October 27 (Thursday) to 28 (Friday), 2011. We sincerely thank you for visiting our booth during the event and for attending the exhibitor presentation seminar on the 28th (Friday). Thanks to your support, the event concluded successfully. This time, our main theme was "Lightning Damage Mitigation Solutions for Highways," focusing on countermeasures for lightning damage in areas with many incidents, such as "ETC equipment," "emergency equipment in tunnels," and "road display boards." During the exhibitor presentation seminar, we conducted a 15-minute seminar on the theme of "Equipment Protection Against Lightning Damage." - Date: October 27 (Thursday) to 28 (Friday), 2011, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Location: Tokyo Big Sight, West Hall 4, Booth No. A-17 - Exhibition Overview: SPD for power supply, SPD for communication, thunder blockers, seismic isolation and resistance products for OA equipment, shelter (catalog display) - Exhibitor Presentation: October 28 (Friday), 4:00 PM to 4:15 PM, Theme: "Equipment Protection Against Lightning Damage"

Showa Electric exhibited at the "Crisis Management Industry Exhibition 2011" held at Tokyo Big Sight from October 19 (Wednesday) to 21 (Friday), 2011. Thank you very much for visiting our booth during the event. Thanks to your support, it concluded successfully with positive feedback. This time, we focused on the theme "Earthquake Countermeasures Points Learned from the Great East Japan Earthquake," introducing earthquake-resistant and safe data centers and office environments, as well as seismic isolation and resistance measures. We also presented comprehensive lightning damage countermeasures and solutions for financial institutions and data centers. In addition to the products you saw this time, we also handle security, network, and facility-related products, so we kindly ask for your inquiries. Event Period: October 19 (Wednesday) to 21 (Friday), 2011 Location: Tokyo Big Sight, West Hall 1, Booth No. 1C42 Exhibited Products: SPD for power supply, SPD for communication, Thunder Blocker, SD-5 type 2 seismic isolation device for racks, seismic products for OA equipment Exhibitor Presentation Seminar: Theme: "The Necessity of Earthquake Countermeasures in Offices and the Effectiveness of Seismic Isolation Devices for Servers"

Showden will exhibit at the "2011 Electrical Installation Industry Exhibition" held at Tokyo Big Sight from May 25 (Wednesday) to May 27 (Friday). Showden will showcase solutions focused on "earthquake countermeasures," which have gained significant attention since the recent earthquake, and "lightning damage countermeasures" in preparation for the lightning season. Additionally, we will hold an exhibitor presentation seminar on May 26 (Thursday) at 2:00 PM, with the theme "Introduction to Next-Generation SPDs and Latest Trends in Lightning Damage Countermeasures." We invite you to participate. ● Date: May 25 (Wednesday) to May 27 (Friday) ● Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (First day 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Last day 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM) ● Location: Tokyo Big Sight, West Hall 1 & 2 ● Showden Booth: West Hall 1, Booth No. 1-019 ● Exhibits: Power supply SPDs, communication SPDs, thunder blockers, seismic isolation devices for racks (SD-5 type II), earthquake-resistant products for OA equipment ● Exhibitor Presentation Seminar: May 26 (Thursday) 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM Theme: "Introduction to Next-Generation SPDs and Trends in Lightning Damage Countermeasures" Speaker: Junichi Suzuki, Deputy Manager, Technical Development Department

Showden will exhibit at the "2nd Solar Power Generation System Construction Exhibition" held at Tokyo Big Sight from March 2 (Wednesday) to March 4 (Friday), 2011. At this exhibition, Showden will introduce various surge protective devices (SPDs) and PV equipment housing systems (shelters) that protect power conditioners and temperature and solar radiation meters from lightning, under the theme of "Total Lightning Damage Prevention Solutions for Solar Power Generation Systems."

Our website has now launched an English version. You can also access the English version's homepage by clicking on the "English" menu located at the top of the Japanese version's homepage.

We would like to announce that our Chairman of the Board, Sho Ota, has been awarded the "Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays" in the spring of Heisei 22. The summary of contributions related to this award is as follows: - Contributed to the stable supply of electricity in our country through the industrialization of lightning protection products and earthquake countermeasure products, as well as the development of construction methods for these products. Sho Ota established Showden Co., Ltd. on October 15, 1965, and assumed the position of President and Representative Director. In November 2005, he became the Chairman of the Board and has held that position to the present day. He also serves as the President of the Japan Lightning Protection System Industry Association, Executive Director of the Japan Invention Promotion Association, and a councilor of the Electric Science and Technology Promotion Foundation. In April 1988, he received the Minister of Science and Technology Award for earthquake countermeasures for information equipment, and in January 1998, he was awarded the Excellent Manager Award (sponsored by Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun).

Showden will release the cost-effective lightning protection product, power supply SPD 'PN Series', by the end of June 2010. In recent years, there have been many instances of extremely intense thunderstorms referred to as "guerrilla downpours." According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the number of thunderstorm observation days in central Tokyo reached the highest level in the past 50 years in 2008, which had a particularly high incidence of lightning strikes. The number of lightning damage incidents has also been on the rise, and accordingly, Showden's sales of lightning protection products are also showing an increasing trend. The newly developed 'PN Series' is an SPD that protects power equipment and communication devices from lightning surges entering through power lines by being installed on power panels and distribution boards. It has a current withstand capacity (Class?U 8/20) of 10kA and 20kA, and meets the standard specifications for public construction projects. Additionally, it is a RoHS-compliant product.

Showa Electric will release the high-end power supply SPD 'ASLETE APN Series' by the end of June 2010. In recent years, there has been an increase in extremely intense thunderstorms known as "guerrilla rainstorms." According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, 2008, which saw particularly high instances of lightning strikes, recorded the highest number of thunder observation days in central Tokyo in the past 50 years. The number of lightning damage incidents has also shown a sharp upward trend, and accordingly, the sales of Showa Electric's lightning protection products are also on the rise. The newly developed 'ASLETE APN Series' is an SPD that protects power equipment and communication devices from lightning surges entering through power lines by being installed in power distribution boards and panel boards. By incorporating a separator with a cutoff capacity of 10kA into the SPD, the need for a separately installed separator is eliminated, allowing for space-saving solutions. Additionally, by electronic circuiting the alarm signal contacts for SPD failures, the malfunctions and unnecessary operations seen in traditional mechanical systems have been eliminated, improving reliability, safety, and maintainability.

Showden exhibited at the "2010 Electrical Equipment Industry Exhibition" held at Intex Osaka from May 26 (Wednesday) to 28 (Friday), 2010. We sincerely thank you for visiting our booth during the event and for attending the exhibitor presentation seminar on the 28th (Friday). Thanks to your support, the event concluded successfully with positive feedback. This time, we proposed a total lightning damage countermeasure solution, including a lineup of lightning protection products featuring new power supply SPDs and site-specific solutions. During the exhibitor presentation seminar, we conducted a seminar for about 30 minutes on the theme "Latest Trends in Lightning Damage Countermeasures." In addition to the products you saw this time, we also handle earthquake countermeasure products and fiber optic network-related products, so we kindly ask for your inquiries.

The seismic isolation device SD-5 type 2 for racks from Showden was featured on the 24-hour news channel NTV NEWS24. This was introduced during the Smart Grid Exhibition 2010 (Tokyo Big Sight, June 16-18) broadcasted by NTV NEWS24's "Day Plus MONO Business Division," where the structure and features of the rack seismic isolation device were presented.

Showden exhibited at the "Smart Grid Exhibition 2010" held at Tokyo Big Sight from June 16 (Wednesday) to June 18 (Friday). Thank you very much for visiting our booth during the event. Thanks to your support, it concluded successfully. This time, Showden introduced safety measures and solutions to protect smart grid infrastructure from disasters such as lightning and earthquakes, as well as from crime. In addition to the products you saw, we handle a variety of other products, so we kindly ask for your inquiries.

Keinosuke Arai, the director of the SD Disaster Prevention Research Institute, has been awarded the 3rd Hoshino Award by the Institute of Electrical Equipment. The summary of this award is as follows: He has served as the chair of the subcommittee of the domestic committee of IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) TC (Lightning Protection), which is overseen by the Institute of Electrical Equipment, and has been actively involved in translating documents and pointing out issues related to their application in Japan. Additionally, he has carried out many tasks within the drafting committee related to the establishment and revision of TC81-related JIS (Japanese Industrial Standards) (JIS A 4201, JIS C 0367-1, JIS Z 9290-4), playing a crucial role in the IEC TC 81 domestic committee.

The lightning damage prevention products from Showden were featured on TV Asahi's "News Station." This broadcast was in response to the damage occurring in various regions due to the recent increase in sudden heavy rain, and it introduced Showden's lightning damage prevention products, the power supply SPD and Thunder Blocker.

Showa Denko will exhibit at "PV EXPO 2010 Solar Power Generation System Construction Exhibition" held at Tokyo Big Sight from March 3 (Wednesday) to March 5 (Friday), 2010. This exhibition will showcase a total lightning damage prevention solution related to solar power generation systems, displaying a simulated model from PV SPD to grounding systems. ● Date: March 3 (Wednesday) to March 5 (Friday), 2010 ● Time: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (until 5:00 PM on the last day) ● Location: International Exhibition Center (Tokyo Big Sight) Halls 2-6 (the solar power generation system construction exhibition will be in part of Hall 4) ● Booth No. 21-22 ● Exhibits: System display of PV SPD, power supply SPD, communication SPD, and grounding systems in a simulated model (For detailed product information, click here → http://www.sdn.co.jp/products/lightn/check/index.htmll)

Showden exhibited at "Messe Nagoya 2009," held from November 11 (Wednesday) to 14 (Saturday), 2009, at Port Messe Nagoya, Nagoya City International Exhibition Hall. Thank you very much for visiting our booth during the event. Thanks to your support, it concluded successfully with great acclaim. This time, we focused on the theme of BCP (Business Continuity Planning) and introduced in detail our lightning damage countermeasures, earthquake measures, and monitoring products (rear projectors with projector content: system monitoring products, image analysis products) through actual devices and explanatory panels. Event Period: November 11 (Wednesday) to 14 (Saturday), 2009 Location: Port Messe Nagoya Exhibited Products and Content: "Thunder Blocker," "SD-5 (Seismic Isolation Device)," "Rear Projector," "Image Analysis Products," and others In addition to the products you saw this time, we also handle various disaster prevention products and communication network products, so we kindly ask for your inquiries.

Showden exhibited at the "Call Center/CRM Demo & Conference 2009 (10th Edition)" held at Ikebukuro Sunshine City Convention Center from November 12 (Thursday) to November 13 (Friday), 2009. Thank you very much for visiting our booth during the event. Thanks to your support, it concluded successfully with positive feedback. [Exhibition Announcement] Showden will exhibit at the "Call Center/CRM Demo & Conference 2009 (10th Edition)" held at Ikebukuro Sunshine City Convention Center from November 12 (Thursday) to November 13 (Friday), 2009. In addition to showcasing Showden's call center-related facility products in the 2nd-floor call center facility zone, we will also jointly exhibit with CosmoCom to introduce pandemic response solutions as part of call center BCP measures.

Showden will exhibit at "Messe Nagoya 2009," which will be held from November 11 (Wednesday) to November 14 (Saturday) at Port Messe Nagoya, Nagoya International Exhibition Center. The theme will be BCP (Business Continuity Planning), and we will provide detailed introductions to lightning damage countermeasures, earthquake countermeasures, and monitoring products (rear projectors (projector content: system monitoring products, image analysis products)) through actual machines and explanatory panels. Exhibition Dates: November 11 (Wednesday) to November 14 (Saturday) from 10:00 to 17:00 Location: Port Messe Nagoya Exhibition Items and Content: "Thunder Blocker," "SD-5 (Seismic Isolation Device)," "Rear Projector," "Image Analysis Products," and others Official Exhibition Website: http://www.messenagoya.jp/index.html *Please bring an invitation ticket for entry. *For inquiries about the exhibition content or if you would like an invitation ticket, please contact us via email or at 03-5819-8373.

Showa Denko exhibited at the "Crisis Management Industry Exhibition 2009," held at Tokyo Big Sight from October 21 (Wednesday) to 23 (Friday). We sincerely thank you for visiting our booth during the event and for attending the room presentation and special conference on the 22nd (Thursday). Thanks to your support, the event concluded successfully. In the lightning damage prevention corner, we provided detailed introductions to various SPD methods for "solar power generation systems," "security systems," and "network systems." In the earthquake prevention corner, we focused on introducing the SD-5 type II seismic isolation device, which is optimal for server room earthquake measures. During the room presentation seminar, we held a seminar for about one hour on the theme of "Site-Specific Lightning Damage Prevention Points," and in the special conference, we conducted a seminar for about one hour and thirty minutes on the theme of "Lightning Damage Prevention for Security Systems." In addition to the products you saw this time, we also handle various disaster prevention products and communication network products, so we kindly ask for your inquiries.

Showden exhibited at "FIT2009," held at the Tokyo International Forum from October 15 (Thursday) to 16 (Friday), 2009. Thank you very much for visiting our booth during the event. Thanks to your support, it concluded successfully with positive feedback. This time, we introduced in detail our lightning protection and earthquake measures that support the business continuity of financial institutions, which are Showden's strengths, using actual devices and explanatory panels. For lightning protection, we presented the Thunder Blocker "SPR-TB-CAT5e," which corresponds to the new high-speed network lines (CAT5e, 1000Base-T), detailing methods to counteract the increasing damage to network systems in recent years. For earthquake measures, we showcased the SD-5typeII, an optimal seismic isolation device for server rooms, allowing attendees to see its seismic isolation effects. Additionally, we introduced an integrated monitoring system for financial stores, data centers, and ATM corners through explanatory panels. In addition to the products you saw this time, we also handle various disaster prevention products and communication network products, so we kindly ask for your inquiries.

The October 5 issue of Nikkei Business features an interview article with Sho Den President Mitsuaki Ota in the "Nippon Power" section. It provides a detailed introduction to the company's efforts as a comprehensive disaster prevention manufacturer supporting corporate BCP (Business Continuity Planning) and crisis management.

Showa Electric will exhibit at the "Crisis Management Industry Exhibition 2009" held at Tokyo Big Sight from October 21 (Wednesday) to 23 (Friday). This exhibition will showcase disaster prevention products focused on lightning damage countermeasures and earthquake measures. We will also conduct a presentation on lightning damage countermeasures at our booth, so please come visit us. Additionally, on October 22 (Thursday), we will hold a room presentation starting at 11:00 AM and participate in a special conference starting at 1:00 PM. Date: October 21 (Wednesday) to 23 (Friday) Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Location: International Exhibition Hall (Tokyo Big Sight) West Hall 1 & 2, Booth No. 1B-66 Exhibits: We plan to display "SPD for Power Supply," "SPD for Communication," "Thunder Blocker," and "Seismic Isolation Device for Racks." We will also introduce solutions for finance and data centers (panel display). *Please bring an invitation ticket for entry. *For inquiries or questions about the exhibition content or to request an invitation ticket, please contact us via email or at 03-5819-8373. Official website (Crisis Management Industry Exhibition 2009) http://www.kikikanri.biz/

An interview with Mitsuaki Ota, the president of Showden, who is celebrating the 45th anniversary in October, has been published in the "Nikkankogyo Shimbun," "Fuji Sankei Business i," and "Denki Shimbun." *The issue published is the October 1 edition of "Fuji Sankei Business i."*

Showden will exhibit at 'FIT2009' held at the Tokyo International Forum from October 15 (Thursday) to 16 (Friday), 2009. This time, we will provide detailed introductions of our strengths in supporting business continuity for financial institutions, including lightning protection and earthquake measures, through actual equipment and explanatory panels. For lightning protection, we will introduce in detail the countermeasures for network systems that have frequently suffered damage in recent years, using our new product, the Thunder Blocker "SPR-TB-CAT5e," which is compatible with high-speed network lines (CAT5e, 1000Base-T). For earthquake measures, we will showcase the SD-5 type II seismic isolation device, which is optimal for server room earthquake protection, allowing visitors to see its seismic isolation effects. Additionally, we will introduce video surveillance systems as monitoring systems for financial stores, data centers, and disaster prevention centers.

The Showden website was renewed on October 1, 2009.

The Thunder Blocker from Showden was introduced on "Einstein's Eye," which airs every Sunday on NHK BShi. ■ Broadcast Date and Time: July 26, 2009 (Sunday) from 18:45 to 19:30 ■ Broadcasting Station: NHK BShi ■ Program Name: Einstein's Eye http://www.nhk.or.jp/einstein/ ■ Content: Introduction of our lightning damage prevention product, Thunder Blocker.

The thunder damage prevention product Thunder Blocker from Showden was introduced on the lifestyle information variety program "Hiruobi," which airs every Monday to Friday on the TBS series. Broadcast date and time: July 24, 2009 (Friday) from 12:30 to 13:00.

Showa Electric exhibited at the "2009 Electrical Installation Industry Exhibition" held at Tokyo Big Sight from May 27 (Wednesday) to 29 (Friday), 2009. We sincerely thank you for visiting our booth during the event and for attending the exhibitor presentation on the 28th. Thanks to your support, the event concluded successfully. This time, we showcased lightning protection measures for the "solar power generation system," which is gaining attention as a new energy source, including "SPD for power supply" and "SPD for communication." We also displayed thunder blockers such as "SPR-TB-CAT5e," which is compatible with high-speed network lines (CAT5e, 1000Base-T), and conducted a presentation on lightning protection measures at our booth. Additionally, we exhibited seismic isolation devices for racks, SD-5tye II, and optical wiring management systems as earthquake countermeasures. During the exhibitor presentation seminar, we held a 30-minute seminar on the theme of "Lightning Surge in Electrical Systems within Buildings." In addition to the products you saw this time, we handle various disaster prevention products and communication network products, so we look forward to your inquiries.