Vending Machines for the Common Good

In September 2008, Yokogawa installed a vending machine on behalf of SELP (Support of Employment, Living, and Participation) at its head office and one in the surrounding neighborhood. In addition, in 2009, the SELP vending machines were installed within the Group's company premises in the cities of Akiruno, Ome, and Tachikawa in Tokyo; and in the cities of Kofu and Uenohara in Yamanashi prefecture. Part of the proceeds from these vending machines go to the Japan SELP Center, which uses them to assist people with disabilities find employment.

The SELP vending machine is placed alongside ordinary vending machines at the Yokogawa head office, and it generates 30% more sales than the ordinary one that preceded it, showing the desire that many employees have to do something for the common good.

Not only does Yokogawa promote employment of people with disabilities within its own company, it looks to expand employment opportunities for people with disabilities in the surrounding communities. Placing the SELP vending machine is just one way of doing this.

• * About the Japan SELP Center
  Provides training and facilities for people with disabilities for the purpose of helping them to live independently.

• Yokogawa's Social Efforts with its Employees