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From the Editors Dear Visions Readers: I n physics, the definition of work is the amount of energy, transferred by a force, acting through a distance. Well, in this issue of Visions, we show that the work that Sumitomo Corporation of America is dedicating to energy has allowed it to become a force that can go the distance! Renewable energy opportunities have become the future of power business in our world economy, so we are spotlighting two emerging businesses in this sector: solar power, indicated by our presence at the largest solar power conference in North America, and wind power, shown by our recent purchase of significant interest in a wind farm in Texas. Our Machinery, Power and IT Group has made strides recently to embrace not only emerging energy opportunities, but fulfillment of customers’ emerging communications needs – for example, our business with Jitterbug, the cell phone designed specifically for seniors. In addition to these stories, we also look to SCOA’s northernmost American outpost – Anchorage, Alaska – for a success story on Unique Machine’s new Alaskan Technology Center, and a special business focus on a traditional business in the Great White North, Sumitomo Canada’s sales of railroad tieplates and rails for more 25 years. So as we direct our energy to opportunities in the present and future, we hope you enjoy a very powerful issue of Visions! Sincerely, Visions Editors Sumitomo Corporation of America, Corporate Communications Visions magazine is published quarterly by Sumitomo Corporation of America, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation, one of the world’s leading traders and distributors of commodities, industrial goods and consumer goods. Besides its role as a trader, Sumitomo Corporation is an investor in a diverse range of businesses that positions the company in markets with long-term potential. VISIONS STAFF Stephen Pitalo, Managing Editor Stephen.Pitalo@sumitomocorp.com Jewelle Yamada, Executive Editor jewelle-k.yamada@sumitomocorp.com Vanessa Goldschneider, Associate Editor vanessa.goldschneider@sumitomocorp.com Patricia Holohan, Editorial Assistant patricia.holohan@sumitomocorp.com Submissions and inquiries are welcome. Printed on recycled paper. www.sumitomocorp.comv i s i o n s F a l l 2 0 0 9 Design/Production, Stanton Design Group stantondesigngroup@mac.com
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Contents
The Future Looks Bright For Solar Businesses
Sumitomo Canada Rail and Tieplate Business
Everyone Knows It’s Windy
New Alaskan Technology Center Opens in Anchorage
A Cell Phone Even A Grandmother Could Love
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Visions - Fall 2009 - The Future Looks Bright For Solar Businesses
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Visions - Fall 2009 - Sumitomo Canada Rail and Tieplate Business
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Visions - Fall 2009 - Everyone Knows It’s Windy
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