​OSAKA SEALING PRINTING CO., LTD. (Head office: Tennoji-ku, Osaka City; President and CEO: Tadashi Matsuguchi Tadashi), a member of the OSP Group, has jointly developed recycled paper with Orion Beer Co., Ltd. (Head office: Tomigusuku City, Okinawa Prefecture; President and CEO: Hajime Murano).

With the cooperation of Sanyo Paper Co., Ltd. (Head office: Sennan City, Osaka Prefecture, CEO: Rokujiro Harada), we have developed recycled paper in which malt residue generated during the brewing process of Orion Beer is used as part of the raw materials for paper. Osaka Sealing Printing will use the recycled paper to produce business cards and sell them to Orion Beer. We are pleased to announce that a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Sakura Classroom (formerly Nago Children's Cafeteria), which provides learning support for children and a place for community interaction. The Orion Group will use business cards made from its own malt residue as a tool to communicate the philosophy of sustainability. We will also contribute to the community by reducing the environmental impact by making effective use of waste and supporting children.

■OSP Group's Environmental Initiatives

The OSP Group is promoting the introduction of printing methods and equipment with less environmental impact, and is strengthening the development of products that reduce CO2 emissions and are environmentally friendly. In addition, four companies established the Label Recycling Association (J-ECOL), a general incorporated association that promotes the recycling of used release paper from stickers and labels, and is working to make effective use of resources and reduce the environmental impact of the industry as a whole. This time, we supported and participated in the "Recycled Paper Development Project," which upcycles and effectively uses malt lees.

■OSP Group's Sustainability

The OSP Group is conducting "sustainable management" that aims to realize a sustainable society by responding to various changes in the environment and balancing business activities with the resolution of social issues. With the harmony of economy, society, and the environment in mind through business activities, the group is working toward the SDGs by setting four sustainability policies: 1) the environment, 2) customers, 3) contribution to society and the community, and 4) human resource development and development. This project is part of the initiative for 3) contribution to society and the community, "actively promoting the harmony of job satisfaction and growth through SDG activities."

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■Orion Group's Sustainability Activities

Orion Group is working to achieve sustainable development for the Group and for the entire society, including Okinawa, by setting 15 material issues (important issues) within five themes ("Coexistence with Okinawa's Nature," "Development of Okinawa and the Local Community," "Responsibility to Customers," "Empowerment of Diverse Human Resources," and "Governance") and implementing sustainability management for the Group.
Of the above material issues, this project is linked to "Coexistence with Okinawa's nature - Effective use of waste and residues" and "Development of Okinawa and the region - Promotion of Okinawa creation and corporate citizenship activities (community contribution)."
(Orion Group Sustainability https://disclosure.orionbeer.co.jp/)

■Orion Beer Company Profile

• Company name: Orion Beer Co., Ltd.

• Address: 1-411 Toyosaki, Tomigusuku City, Okinawa Prefecture

• Representative: Hajime Murano

• Business description: Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks business, tourism and hotel business

• Main products: Beer, RTD (Ready to drink), fruit wine, soft drinks

■ Sanyo Paper Company Profile

• Company name: Sanyo Paper Co., Ltd.

• Address: 6-4-25 Otokozato, Sennan City, Osaka Prefecture

• Representative: Rokujiro Harada

• Business description: Manufacturing of crepe paper for bags and sales of bag-related materials, manufacturing of crepe paper for packaging and sales of packaging-related materials for steel and electric wires, planning and sales of our own brand products (SUMIDECO, crep, PELP!), manufacturing of interlayer paper for electronic components and sales of related materials, manufacturing of other custom-made recycled paper

■Osaka Sealing Printing Company Profile

• Company name: OSAKA SEALING PRINTING CO., LTD.

• Address: 1-8 Obasecho-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture

• Representative: Matsuguchi Tadashi

• 創業：1927年

• Business description: Manufacturing and sales of stickers, labels, film products, Carton Package, and sales of labeling systems

• URL: https://www.osp.co.jp/

■OSP Holdings Company Profile

• Company name: OSP HOLDINGS CO., LTD.

• Address: 6-8 Ajihara Honmachi Tennoji-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture

• Representative: Matsuguchi Tadashi

• Founded: 1969

• Business description: Business planning and management of the corporate group and related operations

• URL: https://www.osp-holdings.co.jp/

The OSP Group is a comprehensive packaging group with a total of 16 companies (9 domestic and 7 overseas), and has 18 production bases nationwide to fulfill its mission of social infrastructure, mainly food distribution. Since its founding in 1927, OSAKA SEALING PRINTING CO., LTD., one of the group companies, has expanded its business scope in response to changes in the times, such as customer needs and the social environment. Currently, the company provides products and services that enrich society and the lives of customers through the planning, design, and manufacturing of stickers and labels, film products, Carton Package, and promotional materials. In order to achieve high quality and stable supply, the group also operates in a wide range of areas, from material procurement, development and manufacturing of sticker and label printing base paper and printing peripherals, to designing and research and development of labeling systems.