The impact of the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake on the Ishikawa Factory (as of January 5, 2024)

We would like to express our deepest sympathies to everyone affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake that occurred on January 1, 2024, and pray for the repose of the souls of those who lost their lives.

Our company will continue to provide support to the local community and cooperate with recovery efforts.

We would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to everyone involved for their concern and warm words of encouragement.

We will prioritize safety first and do our best to respond, so we appreciate your continued support.

We would like to inform all of you about the current status of Hakusan Inc. (January 5, 2024).

We would like to inform you that the Ishikawa factory located in Shiga-cho, Hakui-gun, near the epicenter of the earthquake, has been affected by the earthquake.
As lifelines have not yet been restored and there is no prospect of resuming operations, there may be a delay in the supply of the following products.

Products affected:
(1) Optical connection parts
・Standard MT Ferrule (12/16/24/32 Fiber)
・MTCOMPACT® series for Multimode
・Standard connector connection parts
・Other general optical cord related matters

(2) Environmental energy products
・General UPS products (LiB-036MS/LiB-360N/LiB-1000N, etc.)
・General SPD products (Surge Pro, JB series, etc.)
・General lightning protection products (Thundercut, etc.)
・We are currently confirming the impact on other products, as the impact is wide-ranging.

On the other hand, the following products can be handled at other locations, and we have determined that there will be no impact from the earthquake at this time.

(1) (Under-development) Optical connection parts
・Super Multifiber MT Ferrule (32/36/48 Fiber)
・Reflow resistant MT Ferrule (MTHR®)
・MT Ferrule for small diameter fiber (12/16MT-PA-SLS-80µm)
・MTCOMPACT® series for Single-mode
・CMF® (Ceramic Multifiber ferrule)
・Other special clips, custom products, etc.

(2) Special products
・ Upset Butt Welder
・ Rail Gas Pressure Welder

(3) Thermoelectric development products
・ Minor-metal-free Thermoelectric module (MagSino®)
・ Waste-Heat power generation unit (SteamBattery®)

We are working hard to respond quickly and accurately to minimize the impact on our customers.
Regarding the specific situation, we will promptly update the information on our website as soon as it is confirmed.

For inquiries about individual products, please contact the respective person in charge directly or use the inquiry form on our website.

We deeply apologize for the worry and inconvenience this may cause our customers.
We appreciate your continued understanding and support.

January 5, 2024
Hakusan Inc.
CEO & President
Tatsuya Yonekawa

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