b'F R O M T H E E D I T O R SDear Visions Readers:How is our steel business doing? Were stronger than ever, and proud to focus on that business in this issue of Visions. With new car models and new train tracks needing a steady steel supply, business is booming; from Tesla to Mazda to the Tren Maya project in Mexico, our steel business continues to growand build upon its success in the modern market. But dont take our word for it, just ask SCOA Steel and Non-Ferrous Metals Group General Manager Akihiko Shono. Steel has been a core business for both SC and SCOA for decades, Shono said. By managing the supply chain for various kinds of industries with our essential materials, we can also build bridges between ourselves and other business divisions to take advantage of new opportunities. Additionally, we show how SCOAs Tubular Products Group established the new Summit Industrial Park as a hub that provides transportation and inventory solutions. When we turn our attention to SCOA Real Estate Unit, we cover the groundbreaking on its first foray into the industrial real estate sector, with another on the way, opening the door to future success in a market that continues to expand in a post-pandemic world.We hope you enjoy this issue of Visions. Stay safe. Sincerely, Editors,The VisionsSumitomo Corporation of Americas, Corporate CommunicationsVisionsVISIONSSTAFFmagazine is published quarterly by Sumitomo Corporation of Americas,Stephen Pitalo, Managing Editor Submissions and inquiries are welcome.a wholly-owned subsidiary of SumitomoStephen.Pitalo@sumitomocorp.comCorporation, one of the worlds leading traders and distributors of commodities,Amy Babcock, Executive Editor Printed on industrial goods and consumer goods. amy.babcock@sumitomocorp.com recycled paper.Besides its role as a trader, SumitomoJewelle Yamada, Editor EmeritusCorporation is an investor in a diversejewelle-k.yamada@sumitomocorp.comrange of businesses that positionsthe company in markets with long-termPlamena Malinova, Associate Editorpotential. plamena.malinova@sumitomocorp.comMami Uno, Editorial Assistantmami.uno@sumitomocorp.com Design/Production, Stanton Design Group stantondesigngroup@mac.comhttp://sumitomocorpofamericas.com2 visions Fall 2021'