b'F R O M T H E E D I T O R SDear Visions Readers:With summers heat balanced by its cool breezes, we check out just how things get done atSumitomo Corporation of Americas by turning our focus to logistics. Our cover story spotlights howbusiness processes need adhesive connection as well as precise lubrication to function at their best.Entitled The Grease and the Glue, this multipage focus gives insight, courtesy of the hardworkingpersonnel on our logistics teams. Turning our attention to technology, we check out our recent investment in car-sharing start-up Fluid Truck,with anticipation of future success with this growing transportation platform. We also take a look at anew partnership with KBM in additive manufacturing that looks to expand supply chain opportunities inthis already-thriving market. On the sustainability front, our group company Cosmotec shows supportfor its community during the pandemic, and a new partnership with ECOVAP will help create newalternatives for conventional water processing through advanced technology. We hope you enjoy this issue of Visions. Stay cool!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 Summer 2021'