Kito Signs On to Sponsor JAPAN Para-Ski Federation

Industrial hoist and crane maker Kito Corporation (head office: Nakakoma-gun, Yamanashi Prefecture; president: Yoshio Kito) has signed a sponsorship agreement with the Japan Para-Ski Federation (JPSF) to sponsor its alpine ski team and cheer on the skiers at competitions.

As a good corporate citizen, Kito makes regular social contributions with a sense of gratitude to all its stakeholders. The employment of disabled people is a particular interest. We offer jobs that suit particular strengths and personalities, not based on the degree or kind of disability. Applying the basic principle of building a workplace where people with diverse characteristics can work at ease, we try to be a corporation that is friendly to everyone we employ.

Visit the JPSF website at

http://www.sajd.com/

Kito Corporation Profile

Since its founding in 1932, Kito has been a leading maker of materials-handling equipment, supplying safe, high-quality products and detailed services to customers in a wide variety of industries. From core products like chain hoists, lever hoists, wire-rope hoists and cranes, to chain, slings, hooks and other

peripherals, Kito products are employed and prized by customers in over 50 nations.

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pr@kito.com

TEL: +81-(0)3-5908-0161

Company KITO CORPORATION

President and CEO Yoshio Kito

Identification Code 6409 (TSE 1)