Katsutoshi Fujiki

Board Chairman
Daifuku (Shanghai) Ltd.

With Daifuku since 1975 and worked in FA&DA (manufacturing & distribution automation system) Division sales developing markets in Japan, Europe and China. Appointed President of Daifuku (Shanghai) Ltd. upon establishment in April 2002. Board Chairman since April 2004. Director China's Subsidiary Management since June 2008

Katsuyoshi Makimura

Board Chairman
Daifuku Automation (Tianjin) Co., Ltd.

With Daifuku since 1962 and worked in AFA (automotive production line system) Division sales. Headed the Western Japan Sales Branch before being appointed as President of Daifuku Automation (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. upon establishment in April 2003. Board Chairman since April 2006.

Kazuo Iida

Board Chairman
Daifuku Automation (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd.

Has wide sales experiences in automotive and distribution industries. Headed the China Office of AFA (automotive production line system) Division and the Western Japan Sales Branch before being appointed as President of Daifuku Automation (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd. upon establishment in January 2005. Board Chairman since April 2006.

Tokio Sakano

Board Chairman
Jiangsu Daifuku Rixin Automation Co., Ltd.

With Daifuku since 1965 and has experience in most areas of AFA (automotive production line system) Division production from manufacturing, quality assurance, procurement, to management. Held positions as assembly factory manager and vice general manager of production before being appointed as Board Chairman of Jiangsu Daifuku Rixin Automation Co., Ltd. upon establishment in September 2005.

MANAGEMENT PHILOSOPHY

1. Contribute to the development of industries by supplying optimal material handling systems to a global market.

2. Focus on healthy, growth driven management which values profitability.

3. Create a lively company culture which promotes open and frank communications across all sections of our company.