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This year, 2007, marks the 90th anniversary of Nikon’s founding. It being a commemorative year, we have set forth a new vision — Meeting needs. Exceeding expectations. While considering our work in the field of light, this vision was formulated based on Nikon's philosophy of Trustworthiness and Creativity, as we move toward our centenary. It represents our determination to forge ahead with corporate activities over the coming decade, creating new value. We firmly believe that the way to surpass our customers’expectations is to act swiftly, providing solutions they hadn’t even anticipated.
Nikon is involved in a broad spectrum of businesses centered around three companies specializing in precision equipment, imaging products and instruments. Our efforts to provide the kind of products and technologies that will exceed our customers’ expectations are already achieving impressive results. Immersion lithography technology in IC scanners and LCD scanners that feature our multi-lens scanning system, both pioneered by Nikon, are now the finest in the industry, attracting keen attention. With respect to digital cameras, we have been supplying models with innovative features unique to Nikon, such as our user-friendly single-lens reflex (SLR) cameras and compact cameras with Face-priority AF Mode and built-in Wi-Fi capability. We can proudly say that each and every one of them received the highest evaluation from customers around the world. Nikon is also making active efforts in new fields, such as photomask substrates for liquid crystal displays (LCDs).
Nikon is engaged in businesses that deal with the very foundations of our society and therefore has an obligation to deliver products unfailingly at all times. Indeed, I believe that business continuity management (BCM) is one of my most vital missions. And involved as I am in operating a business, I have a strong belief in the importance of fulfilling our corporate social responsibilities (CSRs) in all their varied aspects. With the CSR Committee, Nikon is currently mapping out and implementing specific measures in diverse areas such as corporate ethics, environmental protection, risk management and social contributions.
Nikon possesses an abundance of human resources and a wealth of technological knowhow — all embodying tremendous potential. And we are continually improving our technologies to ensure our future as a truly outstanding company, trusted and respected by people around the world. We have been working hard to build the value of the Nikon brand, and we are committed to further progress. Respecting our corporate philosophy of Trustworthiness and Creativity, we will continue to grow and prosper, and we sincerely look forward to your highly valued support.
