b'F R O M T H E E D I T O R SDear Visions Readers:F ebruary is the heartiest of monthsfrom Valentines Day to National Heart Awareness Monthso we dedicate our Visions cover to our employees love for their furry friends! In this time of remote working for Sumitomo Corporation of Americas, our pets can serve as workplace companions as well as support animals, contributing to their owners mental and physical well-being during these stressful times.1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 In this issue of Visions, our President & CEO of SCOA and General Manager of the Americas Mark Nakajima talks with us about how 2020 became the year of making lemons into lemonade, and how a year of changes 11 12 13 helped guide us into the future of our business.We also spotlight subsidiary successes as we focus on how our Group Companies have flourished in recent monthshow Hartz has increased sales through online initiatives, how Diversified CPC extended its reach using new facilities, and how Sunstate expanded to start providing trench safety products. As we looktoward our business in South America, we show expansion of our clean water concession in Brazil by BRKAmbiental, as well as SC Chiles new and exciting agritech advances in crop data collection for suppliers.On the cover: Finally, our Washington Office examines how the new Biden Administrations appointments and policies1. John Tsigakos with Stella, Graciewill change the business landscape in the coming months and years.& Zoe 2. Elaine Cavagna with Brownie We truly hope you are staying safe, healthy and heart smart as you enjoy this newest issue of Visions.3. Meghan Wolf with Tito4. Mirella Estenos with Tuco & Chanfle Sincerely,5. Paola Castillo with Mango The Visions Editors,6. Ocean Takayama with Robin7. Sharon Chasteen with Duchess Sumitomo Corporation of Americas, Corporate Communications8. Dan Zamfir with Herkle 9. Jamie Winslow with Scarlet 10. Denis Schaeffer with Charlotte 11. Lynn Stewart with Kona & Tahoe 12. Nancy Le with Sophie 13. Kim Spiniello with LucyVisions magazine is published quarterlyVISIONSSTAFFby 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 Winter 2021'