Chugokukogyo Co.,Ltd. authorizes a Buyback Plan.

CHUGOKUKOGYO CO.,LTD. is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the manufacture and sale of high-pressure gas containers, liquefied petroleum (LP) gas storage tanks and equipment, steel structure equipment products and facility equipment products. The Company operates through four business segments. The High-Pressure Equipment segment manufactures and sells high-pressure gas containers, LP gas equipment, LP gas storage tanks and other high-pressure gas storage tanks, as well as designs and constructs high-pressure gas-related equipment. The Steel Structure Equipment segment manufactures and sells inner covers and other various steel structure products for steel manufacturers. The Facility Equipment segment manufactures and sells feed tanks and containers, wastewater treatment equipment, livestock machinery, chemical tanks, deodorizers and various other reinforced plastic (FRP) products. The Transportation segment includes general area freight forwarding, moving and warehousing.