ProjectEYE What we observed, analyzed, and accomplished : A new project from Sumitomo Corporation Group. We believe that the core and driving energy behind a project are the dreams of members involved in the project. How did they conceive the project? What was their main focus? What specific actions did they take? [ Project EYE ] will be your look behind the scenes of different Sumitomo Corporation Group projects, providing insight into the people behind the success.

Series Issue 5 : Russia Timber Project

Index

1."No barriers between partners" 2.Sudden change in the wake of the Soviet collapse/ First step as partners Column:What is OAO Terneyles? 3.Innovative business approach ahead of its time/ Warm support by local staff 4.Enhanced partnership with 45% share/ When crisis strikes/ One-third of the usual preparation time/ Column:Sustainable forestry management Constructing the largest timber processing complex in Russia/ A 100-year project? Column:Consideration for biodiversity
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Series Issue 4 : San Cristobal Mine Project in Bolivia

The magnificent Andes stretch across the altiplano of Bolivia.
Japanese staff are battling challenges in a distant country in South America, at the San Cristobal mine, a world-class mineral deposit 4,000m above sea level.

Index

1."Mining Mineral Resources at 4,000m" 2.Investing in Mines in addition to Importing Raw Materials/ The Hard Road to Full-scale Operation/ Good Relations Are Key to Success Column:Bolivia Overview 3. Unexpected Turning Point/ Tackling the Unknown: 100% Equity Participation/ Next Phase of Cost Reductions 4.Building Trust with Local Staff/ The Challenge in a Distant Country Continues Column:Sumitomo Corporation’s Social Contribution Activities
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Series Issue 3 : People mover at Miami International Airport

Florida’s Miami International Airport is attracting increasing attention as a hub linking the United States with the Caribbean and South America.
On the roof of the airport’s North Terminal Building rapid-paced construction is under way and the cutting-edge people mover transit system is scheduled for completion in July 2010.

Index

1."1.12-km Achieved by Integrated Corporate Strength" 2.Sumitomo won its first people mover order in November 1999./ Sumitomo took on the challenge of entering the United States, the home of people mover systems, armed with comprehensive strengths accumulated over many years. Column:What is an automated people mover? 3.A First order receipt overpowered by negative campaign/ Desperate determination to win the contract/ Building “Harmonious Relationships” 4.Tapping into new business fields one after another/ Moving into the future with an eye on operating a railway company and launching comprehensive real estate development business Column:Sumitomo has now become the world's number two people mover supplier
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Series Issue 2 : Large-Scale Solar Power Generation Project in Spain "The Sixteen-Month Endeavor for an Output of 12.6 Megawatts" Building an Unrivaled Solar Power Plant in Spain

Tenerife Island in the Spanish Canary Islands, a popular winter resort destination for Europeans -- on this island with abundant sunshine, one of the world's largest solar (photovoltaic) power plants, with a rated output of 12.6 megawatts, has reached completion.

Index

1."The Sixteen-Month Endeavor for an Output of 12.6 Megawatts" 2.Power Generation Emerges as a New Area in Solar Power Generation Business/ A Message from Spain: "Let's work on it together!" Column:A View at Tenerife Island 3.A Sudden Deadline Announcement: "Within Sixteen Months"/ Performing Individual Roles Brought the Goal Closer Column:Feed-In Tariff Program 4.The Key to Success: Sharing One Wish and the Strength of the Group Network/ As the Forerunner and Leader of Solar Power Generation Column:Hola Amigo (Hello, friend)!!
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Series Issue 1 Elevator-Linked Robot Building Cleaning System 11:00 P.M.: Time to Go to Work : Our first gift to the 21st Century: A Robot Cleaning Crew

The Harumi Triton Square, located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo.
Since opening in April 2001, a world-leading system has been quietly working away in the complex.
11:00 p.m. The system switches on, and seven cleaning robots
move from their resting positions for a night of activity.

Index

1.11:00 P.M.: Time to Go to Work 2.What should be accomplished with the first Big Project of the 21st century? Column:What is The Harumi Triton Square? 3.Ideas Edge Closer to Reality; A Chance Meeting with Professor Robot Column:Hello, I'm ROBOHITER! 4.Overcoming the Carpet, as a first challenge/ Necessary to Take the Elevator Column:Turn on the Switch, and Leave the Rest to Them! 5.Allowing 20cm Leeway of a Wall Leads to Commercial Viability/ The Last Hurdle for Implementation: Carpet Tracks Column: The Integrated Strength of the Sumitomo Corporation Group resulted in making the most of the monozukuri technologies of Fuji Heavy Industries. 6.Winning the First Robot of the Year Grand Prize/ Work is Magic, not a Miracle Column:Leading to an Entire Family of Products!

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