Impact of the Hokkaido Earthquake

- TOKYO, Japan, September 19, 2018 -

Epson would like to extend its deepest sympathies to those affected by the large earthquake that struck the eastern Iburi region of Hokkaido in northern Japan on September 6.

As a result of the earthquake, production at the Seiko Epson Chitose Plant, where Epson manufactures some of its high-temperature polysilicon TFT projector panels, has been suspended. Although there was no significant damage to the buildings, we discovered malfunctions in certain production equipment when we carried out inspections after the electricity supply was restored. We expect to resume production in the beginning of October.

No Epson employees suffered injuries as a result of the earthquake.

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Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 76,000 employees in 87 companies around the world, and is proud of its contributions to the communities in which it operates and its ongoing efforts to reduce environmental impacts.
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