annual report year ended march 31 2006 all for the future of our planet 12 19 kitahorie 1 chome nishi ku osaka 550 8580 japan telephone 81 6 6538 7724 facsimile 7756 url http www kurimoto co jp english ltd in 1909 began operations as manufacturer cast iron pipes water and gas mains with determination foresight company soon to diversify into other fields serving industrial sector a multitude ways major divisions now provide ductile steel structures plant equipment engineering services valves construction materials involvement commitment large scale projects has enabled expand its areas expertise be it land development modernization or urban renewal 13 factories located throughout comprise s base which together 30 subsidiary companies make up group employing about 3 000 people today plays vital role supplying basic products machines domestically abroad contents financial highlights president message 2 business consolidated subsidiaries 5 section balance sheets statements income