Supporting Regional Growth and Youth Development

NOK Corporation (Headquarters: Shibadaimon, Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, Group Chief Executive Officer: Masao Tsuru; hereinafter referred to as "NOK") has decided to continue its uniform partnership with AC Fukushima United (Headquarters: Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture; Representative Director: Hayato Suzuki; hereinafter referred to as "Fukushima United FC") for the 2026 Special Season (Meiji Yasuda J2/J3 100-Year Vision League) . Now in its fifth year, the partnership will  continue to see NOK's logo displayed on the uniform's collarbone area.

For NOK, Fukushima is home to a key production facility for oil seals, where the company holds a leading domestic market share, and a region where it has conducted business for many years. On April 1, 2026, NOK will establish NOK Tohoku Corporation, following the reorganization of its manufacturing companies, further strengthening its production framework while building on the strong relationships it has cultivated with the local community.

As part of its regionally rooted business activities, NOK has continued to support Fukushima United FC since 2018, working to promote regional revitalization and nurture the next generation. Through soccer, NOK aims to create opportunities for children to develop a sense of connection with Fukushima, while contributing to regional vitality by promoting initiatives that bring the club and the local community together.

About Fukushima United FC

•    League: J3 League
•    Hometown: Based in Fukushima Prefecture, centered around Fukushima City, Aizuwakamatsu City, Date City, Kunimi Town, Koori Town, and Kawamata Town
•    Website: https://fufc.jp/ (Japanese only)

Overview of NOK Fukushima Plant

•    Location: 8 Tsuzukibori, Nagaikawa, Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture
•    Established: 1968
•    Products: Rotary seals, reciprocating and oscillating seals, and others

Overview of NOK Tohoku Corporation

•    Location: 8 Tsuzukibori, Nagaigawa, Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture
•    Established: April 1, 2026
•    Number of employees: 3,702
•    Organizations and companies to be integrated:
     NOK Corporation, Oil Seal Business Division (manufacturing functions and selected indirect functions), Nihonmatsu NOK Corporation, NOK Metal Co., Ltd.,
     Tenei Seal Industry Corporation, Tohoku Seal Industry Corporation, Miharu Industry Corporation, Miyagi NOK Corporation

2026 Special Season NOK Contract Details

•    Contract Category: Official Club Partner
•    Logo Placement: Collarbone area of the uniform
•    Key Initiatives:
     ① Hosting the NOK Special Match (Details to be announced)
     ② Organizing soccer clinics
     ③ Providing NOK Fukushima Plant’s gymnasium as a training venue for the Fukushima United Soccer School

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