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 8 : Shonan Tsujido Project

November 2011

Index

1."Indomitable Spirit completed 170,000m2 Flagship development" 2.Accomplishment of our flagship development/ The 30th year of chasing a dream Column:An immortal project concept book 3.Surge of the construction material/equipment prices hit the project/Contacted more than 2,000 companies for the tenant leasing Column:Features of Terrace Mall Shonan 4.Assigned to hold a big event in second year with Sumitomo Corporation/Saved from a second crisis by integrated corporate strengths/Project’s real pleasure lies in creating a comfortable environment Expanding the Terrace Mall brand in Japan and overseas/Trusting relationship built on mutual respect fostered through understanding each way of thinking
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Series Issue 7 : Mongolia Mobile Phone Project

February 2011

Index

1."Helping 2.76 Million People Communicate" 2.Proposal for a Mobile Phone Service/ Mobile Phones in Mongolia? Column:>Mongolia in the Spotlight 3.Capital Investment Not Keeping Up with Increase in Subscribers!/ MobiCom’s Growth Inspires Entrepreneurship/ Seeking the Best Way for both Mongolia and MobiCom 4.World-Class Customer Service based on the Japanese Method/ Steady Pursuit of Future Strategies through Business Diversification/ Obligation to Pioneer Advanced Services Getting Back on Track after a Year of Negative Growth/ Bigger Roles Expected in Mongolia Column:MobiCom, Synonym for Mobile Phone
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Series Issue 6 : Industrial Park Project in Vietnam

July 2010

Index

1."Our relationship with our clients begins when contracts are concluded." 2.Encountering Vietnam, a whole new world/ Aiming for the best for the villagers Column:What is an industrial park? 3.Considering the local community during construction/ Sales launched, but frustrations follow/ Undergoing hardship again with TLIP II 4.Going all the way to do whatever we can Column:Sports event fever Developing and selling land is not the end of the story/ Focusing on the frontline/ Work has just begun
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Series Issue 5 : Russia Timber Project

December 2009

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.

November 2009

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.

April 2009

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.

December 2008

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.

April 2008

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 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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