Annual Report 2002 [PDF/1.6MB]

COMPANY PROFILEOriginally founded in 1954, Kawasho Corporation has since expanded withiron and steel products at the center of its business.Today, its trading operations span not only steel, but also a diverse range of sectorssuch as energy, machinery, shipping, raw materials, timber, foods and electronics.With the increasing spread of global standards, the world of business isundergoing major transformation. To succeed in the 21st century,Kawasho recognizes that it cannot simply rely on past methods and experience.Instead, it is responding by showing the flexibility required to confront suchchanges and seize new opportunities for growth. Through the creation ofbusiness functionalities and values befitting the new century,the Kawasho Group is united in taking further strides forward so that it can makea valid contribution to the betterment of society.CONTENTSFINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS 3PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE 4REVIEWS OF OPERATIONS 9BOARD OF DIRECTORS 26ORGANIZATION CHART 26FINANCIAL SECTION 29WORLD NETWORK 52MAJOR OVERSEAS GROUP COMPANIES 54COMPANY DATA 55