TOKYO, March 26, 2012 - Yamatake Corporation of the azbil Group hosted a private exhibition featuring its business concept of plant life cycle solution, with the objective of strengthening the azbil brand and further developing business in Saudi Arabia. The exhibition took place on March 12 and 13 at the Karan Hotel in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia.

This private exhibition was held with the aim of introducing the company’s solutions to meet the strong expectation from customers for plant life cycle support in Saudi Arabia. It included an introduction of the company’s plant life cycle solution, and presentations, demonstrations and exhibition of Yamatake products such as valves, valve positioners, systems and solutions. The product demonstrations attracted a large audience, where the presenters and participants engaged in lively discussions. The exhibition drew approximately 100 attendees over two days.

Yamatake is currently negotiating the establishment of a joint venture in Saudi Arabia in autumn of 2012, and will lay out a framework for supporting local customers of these solutions.

Guided by the group philosophy of “human-centered automation,” the azbil Group is committed to strengthening and expanding its business overseas, enhancing its comprehensive capabilities to solve problems, and providing customers with more reliable products and outstanding services.