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FP Company and Honda Racing Partnership

In an exciting development for motorsport enthusiasts, FP Company has officially signed a sponsorship agreement with Honda Racing (HRC) that will span from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027. This partnership is set to elevate the performance of Honda's rally racing endeavors through the utilization of innovative materials that promise to enhance vehicle performance and durability during competitive events.

World Rally-Raid Championship

As part of this agreement, HRC will compete in five events of the World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) using the CRF450 Rally motorcycle outfitted with FP Company's cutting-edge windscreen made from their new material, FORTENA. The FORTENA windscreen made its debut at the 2026 Dakar Rally, where it showcased its capabilities on one of the toughest racing terrains in the world.

What is FORTENA?

FORTENA is crafted from the new OPP sheet known as OPTENA, which consists of a multi-layered biaxially oriented polypropylene plate. This advanced material has garnered attention for its remarkable properties compared to conventional polycarbonate materials. Below are some key benefits that led to the adoption of FORTENA in competitive applications:

• - Lightweight: The FORTENA windscreen contributes to a weight reduction of over 30 grams compared to existing polycarbonate options.
• - Scratch Resistance: Its superior surface quality maintains the aesthetics of the product during races, ensuring that visibility and safety are never compromised.
• - Durability: Extensive testing over 8,000 kilometers proved the material's strength and resilience; no cracking or breakage occurred during these trials.
• - Formability: Despite being a biaxially oriented plate, FORTENA offers excellent formability, allowing for versatile applications.

A Promising Future for Rally Racing

The integration of FORTENA in HRC's rally motorcycles is just the beginning. As FP Company continues to fine-tune and enhance the quality of this material, there are high hopes for its future contributions in rally races. HRC's participation in this thrilling motorsport arena will serve as a platform to showcase the performance benefits that FORTENA brings.

FP Company leaders, including Chairman Morimasa Sato, expressed their excitement about this collaboration, highlighting the mutual commitment to innovation and excellence in racing. With Honda Racing's incredible reputation and FP Company's pioneering materials, this sponsorship is positioned to make significant impacts not only on the performance of the CRF450 Rally but also in the evolution of materials used in the motorsport industry.

Press and Contact Information

For further inquiries related to this announcement, media representatives and investors are encouraged to contact:

• - FP Company Management Planning Office

- Phone: 03-5325-7756

• - For Product Information: Innovation Division for New OPP Sheet

- Phone: 03-5325-7514

To discover more about FP Company's innovations and the launch of FORTENA, check out their website linked below:

• - Press Release on Development of Ultra-Rigid Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene Sheet
• - Official Order of Manufacturing Machine for Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene Sheet
• - Order of OPP Film Lamination Machine
• - Notice on Fixed Asset Acquisition (New Factory and Distribution Center)

In conclusion, the partnership between FP Company and Honda Racing is a monumental step towards redefining material science in motorsports, ensuring that both companies remain at the forefront of innovation in the industry.