Enriching Japan as a Whole with Insulation Technology

FP Corporation (Headquarters: Sapporo, Hokkaido; President: Takeshi Igarashi), a manufacturer and seller of insulation materials, will continue to tackle the challenges of Japan's housing environment to evolve its long-cultivated proprietary technology into a 'force that protects the lives and health of families.'

Our company endorses April Dream, an initiative to share dreams on April 1st. This press release is the dream of 'FP Corporation.'

### ■ The 'Temperature Difference' Risk in Japan's Housing Environment and the 'Everyday Peace of Mind' Delivered by FP Panels

The risk of residential accidents in daily life is becoming more serious each year. The government's online public relations (※1) warns about 'heat shock' in winter, with 6,541 elderly people dying from drowning in bathtubs in Reiwa 5 (2023), about three times the number of traffic accident fatalities (2,116). Furthermore, with issues like 'morning surge,' which causes a rapid rise in blood pressure upon waking, and heatstroke, for which the cumulative number of emergency transports has exceeded 100,000 (※2), temperature differences within homes are a life-threatening issue.

In response to these risks, the 'FP House,' which uses 'FP Urethane Insulation Panels,' creates a living environment with no temperature differences anywhere in the home. By reducing the burden of blood pressure fluctuations 365 days a year, it continues to provide 'everyday peace of mind' that supports the healthy lifespan of its residents.

### ■ Safety in Emergencies: A 'Resilient Shelter' that Withstands Earthquakes and Recovers Immediately from Floods

Our dream is not only to provide comfort but also to protect the 'place where family belongs' during unprecedented disasters. The 'FP Urethane Insulation Panel,' while being an insulation material, also functions as a 'structural body' that supports the framework of the house, demonstrating multifaceted safety.

#### ・ Insulation Makes Walls Stronger. Added Seismic Performance Confirmed by Demonstration Experiments

It has been verified (※3) that incorporating the panels into a design that meets the highest 'Seismic Resistance Grade 3 (1.5 times Grade 1)' creates additional seismic capacity.

- **Consideration 1 (Minimum Value):** With a minimum wall-to-load ratio of 1.19 times, it is equivalent to **1.78 times the seismic performance** of Seismic Resistance Grade 3. - **Consideration 2 (Average Value):** With an average ratio of 1.28 times across the verified properties, it is equivalent to **1.92 times the seismic performance**.

This 'wall strength' protects families and property from repeated, intense tremors.

#### ・ Protecting 'Food and Life' During Blackouts with Cooling and Insulation Performance

During the large-scale blackout caused by the Hokkaido Eastern Iburi Earthquake in September 2018, the FP Panel proved its true worth. A freezer storage unit built with FP Panels suppressed the rise in internal temperature to less than 5°C, even under harsh conditions with a complete power outage. It successfully protected valuable products such as seafood from being discarded. This 'cooling and insulation power' also prevents rapid room temperature changes in general housing during power outages, serving as a 'shelter' that sustains family lives in harsh disaster environments.

#### ・ Unbeatable Against Floods. Overwhelming Recovery Power That You 'Don't Have to Throw Away' Even if Submerged

Normally, in a house that has suffered above-floor flooding, the water-absorbent insulation must be disposed of as it can cause mold and rot. However, the 'FP Urethane Insulation Panel,' with its closed-cell structure that does not let water through, can be reused. There are actual cases where residents have returned to their normal lives within days of a major flood, and this 'speed of recovery' reduces the burden during a disaster.

■ Our Dream: Enriching Japan as a Whole with Our Nationwide Partner Builders

The dream of FP Corporation is to make this 'insulation that protects health,' 'insulation that withstands earthquakes,' and 'insulation that resists floods' the standard in Japan. This great dream cannot be achieved by our company alone. The driving force to realize this dream is our network of professional 'FP House' member construction companies throughout Japan, who share the same aspiration and continue to hone their reliable construction skills while being rooted in their communities and staying close to families.

A house is a place where family life is nurtured. That is why we want it to be an entity that is never destroyed, never discarded, and always protects. Together with our partners nationwide, we pledge to upgrade homes across Japan into the 'ultimate shelter' and enrich the entire country.