We would like to express our deepest sympathies to those infected with the new coronavirus and to all those involved.
We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to medical professionals and all those who are working hard to prevent infectious diseases.

Taffeta will continue to implement the following basic policies and measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Basic PolicyWe will proactively and systematically implement effective countermeasures against the new coronavirus.

■ Prioritizing human life We give top priority to protecting the lives of our employees and their families, as well as the local community, customers, and business partners.

■ We will strive to continue our business by complying with laws and regulations and government guidance, and thoroughly establishing the systems necessary for business continuity.

■ We will take preventive measures to prevent the spread of infection, secure quarantine supplies, and make efforts to prevent infection.
Specifically, we are taking the following infection prevention measures:

Start date: February 17, 2020 - ongoing

Regarding commuting, in principle, all train commuters will be required to work remotely. Subsidies will be provided for train commuters to switch to commuting by car or bicycle. Staggered commuting and leaving times will be implemented.

・Initiatives within the company Health checks during work Introduction of IT equipment for teleworking (equipment for improving security and communication quality, etc.) All staff must wear masks at all times Use of disposable gloves Regular cleaning of offices and work areas with disinfectant wipes and disinfectant sprays Regular cleaning and disinfection of equipment, tools, and tools used Thorough hand washing and expansion of equipment (soap dispensers, alcohol disinfectant dispensers, etc.)
Maintain a minimum distance of 2 meters between each person while working or eating lunch Thorough ventilation at all times in all offices and work areas Continuous operation of air purifiers and additional installation Thorough implementation of 5S activities Voluntary refusal to hold meetings and business negotiations and transition to video conferences

Nakayoshi Shoji Group, which operates taffeta, will continue to take even more thorough measures to prevent infection at all of its factories and offices.