Company Medi-Con International Co., Ltd. Headquarter 5F Minoo Freres Bldg. 1-10-9, Senba-Higashi, Minoo-City, Osaka 562-0035, Japan TEL: +81-(0)72-749-5370 FAX: +81(0)72-749-5380 Branch Office Nagoya Office 4D Nishiki Axis Bldg. 3-2-32, Nishiki, Naka-ku, Nagoya-City, Aichi, 460-0003, Japan Fukuoka Office 507 Meitou Bldg. 4-18-2, Hakataeki-Minami, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-City, Fukuoka, 812-0016, Japan Representative President ＆ CEO Hirokazu Okada Date of Foundation October 29, 1993 Bank Information Mitsui Sumitomo Bank Juso branch Checking Account: 289889 Ordinary Account 1014747 Major Customers Various public and private research institutions, General Hospital, University Hospital and Clinic Concept Passion/Challenge/Creation Challenge to every possibility with passion and act thoughtfully with cordial mind and service. We’d contribute to creating a happy society by providing with safe and secure products. Trust/Growth/Contribution We aim to be a company that is not only trusted and loved but also we can be proud of ourselves.Through our continuing development and growth, we will contribute to the happiness of the society and all the people. Gratitude / Honesty / Cooperation Being thankful to all the people supporting us, we cherish the green of the earth. We will work on everything with a spirit of dedication, cooperate with the society and build a prosperous future. Key products 　(current) Tools and devices, reagents, etc. related to Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART), including: ・Sperm-processing products ・Culture-related products ・Micromanipulation-related products ・Sperm/embryo cryopreservation products ・Plastic ware products October, 1993 Established Medi-Con International Co., Ltd. at 5-1-21, Tsukamoto, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka city November, 1993 Launched selling of devices and tools related to blood transfusions (apheresis/autotransfusion, etc.), targeting departments of blood transfusion service, hematology, orthopedics, etc. Launched selling of blood component cryopreservation systems, targeting departments of blood transfusion service, departments of hematology, etc. Launched selling of the first ICSI pipette/HOLDING pipette (HUMAGEN company) in the ART Division June, 1994 Launched selling of automatic solution adjustment robots related to testing (conducted by clinical laboratory departments, quality control departments, etc.), targeting hospitals/clinical examination centers/chemical manufacturers, etc. October, 1994 Launched selling of tissue cryopreservation systems, targeting cardiovascular surgery departments and dermatology departments, etc. December, 1994 Launched selling of culture media in the ART Division January, 1995 Launched selling of devices and tools including culture media in the ART Division May, 1995 Launched selling of Ready-to-use products of culture media in the ART Division July, 1995 Relocated its sales activity base to ComHouse Hakushima Bldg. 2nd floor, Hakushima, Minoh city, Osaka Pref., for expansion of business March, 1998 Filed patent application for the manufacturing method of fibrin glue preparation (autologous blood fibrin glue automatic refining device) September, 1999 Pioneered selling of the sequential media G1™/ G2™ v. 2 (Vitrolife AB) in the ART Division Launched selling of blastocyst medium in the ART Division May, 2000 Pioneered selling of the PolscopeTechnology - SpindleView Imaging system (a spindle visualization apparatus) in the ART Division November, 2001 Relocated its headquarters and sales control function to Minoh Fleur Building 5th Floor, 1-10-9, Senba-Higashi, Minoh city, Osaka Pref., due to expansion of business November, 2002 Invited a guest speaker for the 5th IVF Study December 28, 2005 Filed a patent application for a biological sample culture apparatus 2006 Won second prize in “Gift Goods Contest to Catch a Woman's Heart Prize” during the 61st Tokyo International Gift Show Spring Our gift goods: crystal earphone (earphone decorated overall with crystal) - this product became the basis of crystal-decorated small articles that are commonly seen today. 2006 Launched selling of Winetage January, 2007 Invited a guest speaker for the ART of the 21st century November 21, 2008 〚JP:Heisei-era〛Application No.10-53656 Patent　was granted for the manufacturing method of fibrin glue preparation (autologous blood fibrin glue automatic refining device), Patent No. 4217843; we are looking for business partners that will work with us in manufacturing and selling January, 2009 Launched selling of ICSI microinjection pipettes (internal diameter of 4 μm) May 22, 2009 Application　No.2005-377387(P2005-377387) Patent was granted for a biological sample culture apparatus, Patent No. 4310653; we are currently looking for business partners that will work with us in manufacturing and selling of this product. June, 2010 Launched selling of Saturn 3 Active Laser System (Research Instruments Ltd) September, 2011 Launched selling of the next generation Integra micromanipulation system (Research Instruments Ltd) September 28, 2011 Launched selling of Class B type Pasteur pipette (cleaned and sterilized) October 1, 2011 Launched selling of screw-cap type POV tested light mineral oil (cleaned and sterilized) March 1, 2012 Launched selling of disposable medium (1 ml) for sperm cryopreservation June 1, 2012 Launched selling of new model IMSI (Research Instruments Ltd) (observable on the standard plastic Petri dish) August 1, 2012 NEW Revolution in laser!! Launched selling of the Saturn 5 Active continuous/automatic irradiation (movable type) laser system October 1, 2012 NEW Revolution in laser!! Launched selling of the Saturn 5 Active continuous/automatic irradiation (movable type) laser system (added with a curve mode) April 16, 2013 Launched selling of the VISTEK desktop vibration removal platform August, 2013 Opened Nagoya Office (Nishiki Axis Bldg. Suite 4D, Nishiki 3-2-32, Naka-ku., Nagoya, Aichi Pref.) for expansion of business September 1, 2013 Launched selling of plastic ware for culture media November 1, 2013 Launched selling of the world's cutting-edge Integra3™ Micromanipulation System (Research Instruments Ltd) January 6, 2014 Relocated the headquarters to Minoh city, Osaka Pref. May, 2014 Launched development of wheelchairs March, 2015 Launched selling of the RI Witness, confusion monitoring and control system March, 2015 Invited a guest speaker for the 10th Annual Meeting of Japan Society of Laser Reproduction March, 2015 Held the Workshop in Osaka for the “European PGD/PGS Workshop: toward the new-generation ART” April, 2015 Held the Workshop in Kyushu for the “European PGD/PGS Workshop: toward the new-generation ART” August, 2015 Opened Fukuoka Office (Meito Bldg. Suite 507, 4-18-2, Hakata-Eki Minami, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka city, Fukuoka Pref.) due to expansion of business January, 2016 Invited a guest speaker for the 21st Meeting of Japanese Society of Clinical Embryologist, Workshop and Congress March, 2016 Nominated by the chairperson of the 11th Annual Meeting of Japan Society of Laser Reproduction, we provided the Saturn 5 Active Laser System (one of our distribution products) to workshops during the session, and the demonstration ended successfully. We are expecting further nominations from chairpersons of other meetings/workshops. August 22, 2016 Based on the Japanese general agency contract of hardware products with Research Instruments Ltd（RI） in the UK since 2010, our company has made every effort to introduce and sell excellent devices like Saturn Laser System in the Japanese market and to offer after-sales services. As RI was acquired by other company recently, our company came to end the Japanese general agency contract as of 22 August 2016. “Backtalk to the boss” "How dare you chew gum while at work!" One day not long after joining the company, his voice was echoed in the office. However I talked back to my angry boss whiles pitting out cigarette smoke in my face like this, "I think chewing gum is harmless to others rather than cigarettes." Not considering my standpoint as a new employee. In retrospect, it seems that this event was triggered by the entrepreneurs on my own. This unforgettable incident occurred because I was young, but it has been ingrained in my mind as the management cornerstone ever since. Hold firm to your opinions, compromising is bad. From its very beginnings, working little by little to provide our best ability to equipment sales across the whole health care, reagents for research in the medical field. Through the introduction and offering information of the latest overseas technology to the field of health, I have taken pride in contributing to medical field. Then, in summer 2011, the accident changed my life forever.　 I was in Hawaii enjoying surfing when the illness struck me. I was diagnosed with a life – threatening spinal cord syndrome. From the moment, I have completely lost my mobility without a wheelchair. Though being in a hospital for 7 months was like an endless, continuous fight with physical and mental pains, one day, I realized I was lucky to be alive. I became very grateful and appreciative that I didn't drown and die in the Hawaiian ocean. I had also come to realize that my "normal" day would never pass by without serious challenges and obstacles for everything I do. That was when I found my life-long mission. My appreciation for being saved was turning into a powerful motivation to devote my life to accomplish the mission. In 2014, we started new business to enhance the quality of daily life for people with disabilities and elderlies. We are planning new product developments including an innovative wheelchair entirely reflect a disabled person's perspective and others offer those in need a comfortable living. We also plan to support activities that aim to create more disabled-friendly environment and to establish own non-profit organization. Thanks to your continuous supports, ART division has had consistent growth and shown the good prospect of continued growth. Consistently looking at the things from "the customer's point of view," then carefully consider, attempt to reduce costs wherever possible, endeavor to sell low price. There is no compromise for that procedure. We will bring the same spirit to the wellness field. To provide fine quality, price and service for the customers satisfaction. President ＆ CEO Hirokazu Okada