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First Sumiden Circuits, Inc.
Breaking New Grounds, Withstanding Challenges

1996: A Humble Beginning

	First Sumiden Circuits, Inc. (FSCI), a P225 million joint venture of Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd, Sumitomo Corporation and the Lopez Group’s First Philippine Holdings, broke grounds as the pioneer manufacturer of flexible printed circuits. Determined to capture the growing market of flexible printed circuits in the Philippines, FSCI, even at its inception stage, was armed with its mission to capture the flexible printed circuits market by providing the highest quality, lowest cost and fastest delivery time in order to increase value for our stakeholders.
	FSCI started its lower process operation in August 1996.
	The first customer audit was conducted in August by Fujitsu Philippines. The qualification lot was shipped to Fujitsu on the same month. On September 19, 1996, FSCI loaded its maiden shipment to Fujitsu Philippines.

1997: Firming up its Grounds

July 31, 1997, FSCI successfully inaugurated its FPC manufacturing plant with then President Fidel V. Ramos as the guest of honor. It was also in this year that the preparation for ISO 9002 certification was undertaken.

1998: Towards World-Class Excellence

	1998 witnessed the turnover of leadership to a new President. Mr. Hajime Shiraishi, FSCI’s president from April 1996 to April 1998, endorsed the leadership to Mr. Teruyasu Iwakura.
	The year witnessed the first full year of operations for both Lower Process and Upper Process.
	The ISO 9002 certification was achieved in March. The ISO 9002 accreditation further stamped FSCI’s adherence to its quality policies and recognized FSCI as practicing the same level of quality with its peers from all parts of the world. FSCI was also the first among the many subsidiaries of First Philippine Holdings to hold the distinction.

1999: Establishing an Ecologically-correct Environment

The ISO 14001 certification was achieved in November 1999. ISO 14001 is the highest international standard for Environmental Management and Safety. FSCI was the first among the Lopez Group of Companies to have been awarded this accreditation.

2000: A New Century, Improving Productivity

Mr. Akira Nishimura replaced Mr. Iwakura to be FSCI’s 3rd President in January. Mr. Nishimura continued to adopt the policy of expanding the company’s share in the market and reducing cost through improved productivity and quality. His leadership focused on improving horizontal and vertical communications and encouraging everyone to be accountable for one’s decisions and actions.

2001: Withstanding Challenges

	Year 2001 began with another turnover of leadership. After 1 year and three months in FSCI, Mr. Nishimura turned over the responsibilities to Mr. Danilo Lachica.
	Despite dramatic reduction in sales caused by customers' inventory correction, global economic recession and the 9/11 incident, FSCI remained profitable in the competitive market for FPCs through aggressive cost reduction measures while improving product quality and delivery.

2002: FSCI’s Continuous Improvement

	FSCI continues to strive for excellence as targets for better performance were set with the introduction of the SAYES Program. This program was implemented to increase Savings, boost Attendance, improve Yield and Efficiency, and Speed up response times in solving customer issues.
	Strategic plans were developed to increase sales, enhance technology & process capabilities, improve operations efficiency and strengthen financial results.