May 10th, the anniversary of OMRON's founding, has been designated "Founder's Day" ("OMRON Day" in Japan). Every year on this day, OMRON Group employees around the world perform volunteer work in their local communities during their paid working hours.

In fiscal 2007, a total of 10,200 employees participated representing the OMRON Group as a whole. Participants consisted of 3,700 from OMRON Corporation, 1,700 from its Group companies in Japan, and 4,800 from Group companies overseas. As a new attempt for the year, OMRON organized a workshop to seek the possibility of international cooperation through the new trading system (fairtrade) at its site in Osaka. Group companies' volunteer services included OMRON Field Engineering employees' wheelchair cleaning at a home for the elderly, and cleanup activities by OMRON Iida employees at a local welfare institution.

Greater China

Free blood pressure
measurement in Dalian

In Dalian, employees continued their annual free-of-charge blood pressure measurement service in fiscal 2007. They also organized a seminar on blood pressure monitoring and obesity control for local citizens at the company's facility to help promote their health.

In Beijing and Shanghai, OMRON volunteers organized cleanup and tree-planting activities for a local park, while engaging in social interaction with disabled children.

Americas

Pulling weeds at a U.S. nature center

In the U.S., OMRON staff pulled weeds at a nature center and local parks. Other activities included participation in charity parties at a support center for victims of sexual and domestic violence, as part of their efforts to address social issues.

Staff in Brazil visited a nursing home for the elderly and a child-care center to assist in various activities.

Europe

OMRON staff in the U.K.
with disabled children

In the U.K., OMRON employees interacted with children with disabilities and donated specialty equipment to the home they attend.

Staff in the Netherlands took part in a fundraising drive for asthma patients and a charity event for muscular weakness sufferers.

Asia Pacific

Mangrove forestation in Thailand

In Singapore, a donation was made to a Singapore foundation that offers financial assistance to heart disease sufferers. OMRON employees in Malaysia took part in a 24-hour fasting event for fundraising for underprivileged children in collaboration with World Vision, an international relief organization.

In Thailand, staff participated in a mangrove reforestation project in a region with heavily eroding coastlines.