ALCONIX Donates to Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture via Corporate Hometown Tax

ALCONIX Corporation (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director, President & CEO: Hiroshi Teshirogi, hereinafter "ALCONIX") has utilized the corporate hometown tax framework to donate 26 units of Waterlogic's plumbed-in UV hybrid water purification server, "Cube Style," to Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture. This donation will contribute to the expansion of Toyonaka City's hydration spot project aimed at reducing plastic waste. By improving the water supply environment centered on public facilities, ALCONIX supports the creation of public spaces that are easy for citizens and facility users to utilize while being environmentally friendly. ■ Overview of the Donation The "Cube Style" units donated this time will be installed in 26 locations within the city, primarily at public facilities, including the "Toyonaka Tsubasa Park 'ma-zika'," which Toyonaka City is currently developing. Through the introduction of bottle-less water dispensers, the city aims to enhance the water supply environment in public facilities and spaces. Additionally, by promoting the use of personal bottles to reduce PET bottle waste, it aims to reduce environmental impact and garbage disposal costs. ■ Background of the Donation As the Japanese sales agent for Waterlogic products, ALCONIX provides the company's products for commercial uses such as hotels and restaurants. Due to their plumbed-in nature, these products are highly evaluated for their contribution to sustainability, including reducing the use of plastic products and minimizing environmental impact. Given this, ALCONIX has been exploring the potential of utilizing "Cube Style" as water dispenser equipment that contributes to environmental and local community activities in regional municipalities. Toyonaka City, along with Nishinomiya City, Amagasaki City, and Suita City, concluded a "Basic Agreement on Inter-Municipal Cooperation for Global Warming Countermeasures" in 2021. The cities are working together to improve citizen services and resolve issues faced by each city. As part of a broad regional cooperative project based on this framework, "Plastic waste reduction and heatstroke countermeasures" has been promoted, and Toyonaka City is also proceeding with the installation of water dispensers at public facilities within the city. Based on Toyonaka City's efforts to develop water supply spots, ALCONIX believed that introducing the "Cube Style" would contribute to the enhancement of a hygienic and highly convenient water supply environment in public facilities, and proposed a donation in kind utilizing the corporate hometown tax system. Through this donation, ALCONIX will contribute to the realization of the community-rooted, environmentally friendly urban development and the creation of safe and accessible public spaces that Toyonaka City aims for. ■ Planned Installation Locations - Toyonaka City Hall Main Building (Second Building) - Toyonaka Tsubasa Park "ma-zika" - Toyonaka International Exchange Center - Environment Exchange Center - Flower and Greenery Consultation Center - Fureai Ryokuchi Visitor Center - Toyonaka City Health Center - Sukoyaka Plaza - Harada Shiroato Kan - Local History Museum - Okamachi Library - Hattori Library - Takagawa Library - Nobata Library - Fureai Ryokuchi Tennis Court Rest Area - Human Rights and Peace Center Toyonaka - Human Rights and Peace Center Hotarugaike - Living Information Center Kurashikan - Senri Cultural Center "Collabo" - Shonai Collabo Center "Chocolat" - Community Coexistence Center (West Building) - Disability Welfare Center Himawari - Environmental Business Office - Central Public Hall - Hotarugaike Public Hall - Welfare Office Branch ■ About "Cube Style" "Cube Style" is a plumbed-in UV hybrid water purification server. While filtering tap water with an activated carbon filter, its unique technology (*1) irradiates UV-C up to the tip of the dispensing nozzle, sterilizing the water until the very last moment it is poured. This prevents contamination from bacteria and viruses, allowing for the safe production of drinking water. It can also remove PFOS and PFOA among PFAS (organic fluorine compounds) contained in tap water (*2). Equipped with features tailored for use in public facilities and shared spaces, such as simple operation via a fingertip touch sensor, it balances convenience and safety even in places used by a wide range of users. Furthermore, because of its plumbed-in nature, it eliminates the need for delivery, storage, and disposal of PET bottles, contributing to resource saving, CO2 emission reduction, and mitigation of environmental impact. It is a product that combines hygiene, convenience, and environmental friendliness as an option for sustainable water supply infrastructure in public facilities. *1: Simultaneously obtained NSF ANSI-55 Class A and NSF P231 certification from IAPMO (International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials), a certification body established in California, USA, regarding structural material standards for water supply equipment. *2: Obtained NSF ANSI-53. *3: This product does not guarantee the complete removal of specific substances or medical effects. [About the ALCONIX Group] Purpose : For someone's future, somewhere Vision : Connecting people, connecting goods, connecting technologies The ALCONIX Group, under the corporate slogan "Drawing the future we dreamed of," is a "comprehensive solution provider" enterprise that seamlessly supplies non-ferrous metals essential for manufacturing, such as aluminum, copper, and rare earths. It consists of a trading and distribution segment responsible for "wholesale and distribution" functions, and a manufacturing segment responsible for "processing and manufacturing" functions. Through business expansion with an eye on the next generation, we aim to create sustainable business models in the domestic manufacturing industry and improve competitiveness. ○ For more information on the ALCONIX Group, please visit the official website or the Integrated Report. Official website: https://www.alconix.com/ Integrated Report 2025: https://www.alconix.com/assets/docs/ir/integrated_report_ja.pdf [ALCONIX Corporation] (TSE Prime: 3036) Representative: Hiroshi Teshirogi, Representative Director, President & CEO Location: 12F Sanno Park Tower, 2-11-1 Nagatacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-6112 Business Activities: Export, import, and domestic sales of products and raw materials such as non-ferrous metals, rare metals, and rare earths.