Euglena Group establishes facilities to further develop production technology and improve productivity
Newly established in the production base of Ishigaki Island
-For the development of new microalgae and the efficient production of Euglena, the operation of company cars with wind power generation-

Euglena Co., Ltd.
Yaeyama Shokusan Co., Ltd.

Euglena Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, President: Mitsuru Izumo, hereinafter Euglena Co., Ltd.) and Euglena Group's Yaeyama Shokusan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture, President: Ryohei Nakano, hereinafter Yaeyama Shokusan) Inside, the "advanced production development building" that researches and develops advanced production technology for microalgae such as Euglena, the "general building" equipped with the back offices and experimental equipment of both companies, and the electricity that supports the stable operation of the production equipment are supplied. We are pleased to inform you that the construction of the "Euglena" will be completed and will start full-scale operation from October 1st (Monday).

　　　　　　　　　　　　Advanced Production Development Building　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 General building

The Euglena group produces microalgae such as Euglena (scientific name: Euglena), which is the main material of the group, on the premises of Yaeyama Sangyo. This time, by constructing the "advanced production development building" (released on August 28, 2017) to research and develop advanced production technology for microalgae, and by renovating each facility on the dilapidated Yaeyama breeding site. , We will improve and stabilize the production efficiency of various microalgaes such as Midorimushi and Chlorella, as well as further research and development and production technology development.

＜各施設の役割と特徴＞
〇先端生産開発棟：ミドリムシを中心とした微細藻類の生産技術開発を主目的とした施設です。ミドリムシ特有の機能性成分であるパラミロンや燃料利用に
　　　　　　　　　可能な脂質など、目的に応じた特定の物質を高含有するミドリムシの生産方法の開発のほか、既存の生産技術研究所では難しかった大規
　　　　　　　　　模なテスト生産により、藻類生産工程のオートメーション化による効率的な生産体制の構築や新規微細藻類の生産技術の開発に取り組み
　　　　　　　　　ます。

〇 Total　　 Go　　 Building: A facility equipped with a back office function of Yaeyama Sangyo and a research, analysis, and experiment space such as a research and development room and a quality control room. Our elements
　　　　　　　　　Between the two companies involved in research and development, quality control, production technology development, and advanced technology development by linking with the existing Production Technology Research Institute research institute, which is a technology research facility.
　　　　　　　　　We will deepen the communication of and promote the strengthening, cooperation and fusion of each function.

〇 Electric　　 Qi　　 Room: Fully equipped with a private power generation system that responds to temporary power outages caused by typhoons and monitors the power consumption of each machine and equipment, and operates production equipment.
　　　　　　　　　By promoting the stable supply of electric power and power saving, which are indispensable for the production of microalgae, we will realize eco-friendly and stable production of microalgae.

　In addition to the above, from the perspective of food safety and food defense, we have strengthened the system as a safe and secure food factory by constructing a new outer wall to prevent intrusion from the outside and contamination by foreign substances.
　In August 2018, we installed a vertical-axis Magnus wind power generator from ^{Charenergy Co., Ltd. *}, a wind power generation venture company, on the premises and started verification tests. We plan to use the electricity generated by this wind power generation for Our company electric vehicles (scheduled to start in October 2018). * Investment destination of "Real Tech Fund" operated by Euglena

　With the completion of the new facility on the Yaeyama breeding site, the Euglena group will promote further development and innovation of production technology for microalgae including Euglena, to realize stable supply of materials, cost reduction, and increase in demand. We will respond to the diversifying market needs that accompany it.

<Outline of new production system>
■ Location　　　　: Yaeyama Shokusan Co., Ltd. (Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture)
■ Newly established　　　　: General building, advanced production development building, electric room, compressor room, fence construction
■ Start of construction　　　　: August 2017
■ Completion　　　　: August 2018
■ Full-scale operation started: October 2018
■ Investment amount　　: Approximately 1.3 billion yen
■ Area　　　　: Building area: 1,503.72 m ², Total floor area: 2,031.48 m ²

<About Euglena Co., Ltd.>
　In 2005, we succeeded in establishing the world's first edible outdoor mass culture technology for the Euglena In addition to developing and selling functional foods and cosmetics that utilize the Euglena and Chlorella produced on Ishigaki Island, we are also conducting research toward the production of biofuels. Listed on TSE Mothers in December 2012. TSE First Section market change in December 2014. The management philosophy is "to make people and the earth healthy".

<About Yaeyama Sangyo Co., Ltd.>
　We cultivate and produce microalgae such as chlorella with the philosophy of "a company that contributes to the health of people all over the world" and "a company that coexists with the beautiful nature that Okinawa is proud of". We have acquired the international standard FSSC22000 certification for quality control and quality assurance, and the certification of KOSHER and HALAL, and provide safe, hygienic and high-quality chlorella foods to the world.

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Euglena Co., Ltd. Corporate Communication Division