Developing Local Communities through Social Contribution Activities

Cooperation with International Red Cross blood donation activities

All of the Shindengen Group companies cooperate actively with the blood donation activities of the International Red Cross. Shindengen Electric Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Akita Shindengen, Shindengen Philippines, Shindengen Vietnam, and other domestic and overseas companies are working to promote blood donations to support those in need of transfusions.

  • Lumphun Shindengen

Community cleaning and tree planting activities

Higashine Shindengen and Shindengen Three E conduct regular cleanup activities in the belief that contributing to local beautification as a member of the community strengthens our ties with residents. Shindengen Three E has registered in the Saitama Prefecture Casual Local Cleanup Program. The company is cooperating with efforts to reduce rubbish and promote recycling.

  • Cleanup activity
    (Shindengen Three E)

Lumphun Shindengen assisted in the removal of an invasive plant species (water hyacinth) from the river.
Water hyacinth is an aquatic plant that can be problematic due to its rapid growth which can block the sluice gates of rivers and canals, causing rivers to overflow and flood. Shindengen Thailand also planted banana plants to feed elephants in a national park for greening and biodiversity conservation, and created an artificial salt field to provide minerals for elephants.

  • Removal of water hyacinth from a river
    (Lumphun Shindengen)

Activities rooted in local communities

The Shindengen Group is working on activities to contribute to local communities led by employees with the aim of becoming more closely engrained in each community.
There are many Buddhist temples in Thailand, and the Thai people have a strong sense of belonging to these temples. Based in Thailand, Lumphun Shindengen donated fire extinguishers to a local temple as part of its contribution to the community, provided instructions on their use, and conducted a fire drill to advise on initial response in case of fire.
Shindengen Indonesia provides cows to neighborhood mosques and Islamic schools for Eid al-Adha (also known as the Festival of Sacrifice) which is an important religious event for Muslims. The company also works closely with the community by distributing gifts to employees and nearby police and military personnel to celebrate the end of the month of Ramadan (the month of fasting).
Shindengen Thailand provided food and drinks to villagers and participants when they participated in activities at a nearby temple. Through these and other initiatives, we aim to be a company valued by many people through our close involvement with residents as a member of the local community.

  • Donation of fire extinguishers
    (Lumphun Shindengen)
  • Donating cows for Eid al-Adha
    (Shindengen Indonesia)

Participation in Asaka City Industrial Fair and Public Relations

Shindengen Electric Manufacturing Co., Ltd.’s Asaka Office exhibited a booth at the Asaka Industrial Fair 2024 held at the Asaka City Industrial Culture Center on February 4, 2024. In addition to exhibiting a panel display introducing the company, we hosted a time trial game for event attendees using our semiconductor products, and organized other activities to promote the public’s familiarity with Shindengen.

  • Asaka City Industrial Fair (Asaka City, Saitama Prefecture)
    (Shindengen Electric Manufacturing Co., Ltd.)

Activity Supporting Local Children: Athletics Lesson

As an activity to support local children, Shindengen Electric Manufacturing Co., Ltd.'s Athletics Club held an athletics lesson for preschool children at Nakacho Doronko Nursery School in Asaka City. During the lesson, athletes who are active in the company works team taught the children how to run fast such as by lifting their feet while running and how to run relays. The children enjoyed physical exercise while playing tag and other games.

  • Athletics lesson by the company athletics club
    (Shindengen Electric Manufacturing Co., Ltd.)

Coexistence and Shared Prosperity with Local Communities

Shindengen Electric Manufacturing Co., Ltd. sponsors the Sai-ka-Sai Asaka City Festival held every August in an effort to coexist and prosper with the local community. The Saika Festival is a popular annual event attended by around 600,000 people. The festival was held over three days, with an energetic “Yosakoi Naruko Dance” performed in the early afternoon.

  • Banner advertising the Sai-ka-Sai Asaka City Festival
    (Shindengen Electric Manufacturing Co., Ltd.)

Supporting Areas Affected by Natural Disasters

The Shindengen Group provides various types of aid with the hope of assisting the recovery of areas affected by natural disasters. Shindengen Electric Manufacturing Co., Ltd. and Higashine Shindengen donated 5.2 million yen on behalf of the Shindengen Group to the victims of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake that caused extensive damage mainly in the Noto Peninsula of Ishikawa Prefecture in January 2024.

Grow-Local Eat-Local Initiative (industry-academia-government event with Kumagaya Agricultural High School and Shindengen Electric Mfg’s Asaka Office)

In December 2023, Shindengen Electric Manufacturing Co., Ltd.’s Asaka Office collaborated with Kumagaya Agriculture High School and Saitama Prefecture to host a “Grow-Local Eat-Local” event at its canteen as an industry-academic-government initiative. During the event, the company provided a menu featuring fresh vegetables harvested by the local Kumagaya Agricultural High School. In addition to supporting the learning of local high school students, this initiative has also led to activities to reduce environmental impact by using locally produced ingredients to reduce transportation energy consumption.

Shindengen Vietnam Awarded on 50th Anniversary of Japan-Vietnam Diplomatic Relations

At a ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Vietnam, Shindengen Vietnam was awarded by Hung Yen Province as an outstanding company that has contributed to the local economy.
In Hung Yen Province where Shindengen Vietnam is located, a commemorative event was held with the participation of guests from the Communist Party of Vietnam, the Japanese Embassy, and other organizations. Shindengen Vietnam was selected from among the 166 Japanese companies in the province to be awarded as one of the 20 outstanding companies that have made a special contribution to the local economy.

  • President Kobayashi (center) receiving the award
    (Shindengen Vietnam)

Contribution to Education

In order to support the next generation, the Shindengen Group is making various social contributions to education.

Shindengen Vietnam not only provides equipment and scholarships to local elementary and junior high schools, but also conducts factory tours to introduce students to manufacturing and the latest technologies.
Lumphun Shindengen donated sports equipment such as soccer goals and balls to local schools to promote children's healthy development and participation in sporting activities. Shindengen Thailand donated educational funds to a local school during a festival at a nearby temple. Moreover, Shindengen Philippines donated research equipment to the Technological University of the Philippines to support their education and research.
Providing educational funding and learning equipment are important activities that support children's futures. The Shindengen Group will continue efforts to improve learning environments in cooperation with local communities.

  • Donation of equipment & scholarships to local elementary and middle schools
    (Shindengen Vietnam)
  • Children at factory tour
    (Shindengen Vietnam)
  • Donation of soccer goals & balls
    (Lumphun Shindengen)

Student Internships and Factory Tours

Shindengen Group companies accept internship students from universities and vocational schools each year to provide practical experience and support the future career development of students.

As a partner company of the technical vocational school Dualtech Training Center, Shindengen Philippines accepts interns each year. Under this program, students spend up to 18 months working in a real business environment to acquire specialized knowledge and skills. Lumphun Shindengen accepted 12 interns from universities and technical junior colleges, and Shindengen Thailand accepted 9 interns. Shindengen Kumamoto Technoresearch accepts company tours and internships from Kindai University and Kindai University Junior College, and also cooperates in the on-site education of students by giving company presentations as part of classes at the National Institute of Technology (KOSEN), Kumamoto College. Furthermore, Akita Shindengen visits nearby universities to provide lectures on power semiconductors (one of our key products) in an effort to provide students with the knowledge that will help them choose a career path.

  • Training of the electric engineer
       (Lumphun Shindengen)
  • Practical training in safety & electrical engineering
    (Lumphun Shindengen)

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