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Nabtesco Joins as Platinum Partner for Japan Curling Championships 2026

Nabtesco Corporation, headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, has proudly taken on the role of platinum partner for the Japan Curling Championships 2026, which will be held from June 7 to June 14 at Yokohama BUNTAI. The company is also sponsoring the newly established individual award, the "Best LSD Award," celebrating the excellence of athletes who demonstrate remarkable precision in their throws during the tournament.

The term "Last Stone Draw (LSD)" refers to a critical shot made by representatives from both teams before the match begins. The distance from the center of the house determines whether a team will play first or second, making this shot vital in the overall strategy of the game.

Nabtesco's long-standing commitment to precision motion control, exemplified by their slogan "Move it, Stop it," resonated deeply with the intricacies of the Last Stone Draw. This alignment of values prompted the company to sponsor the Best LSD Award, underscoring its support for the sport of curling and its athletes.

During the awards ceremony held on June 11, the honors for the Best LSD Award were presented by Nabtesco's President, Kazumasa Kimura, to the athletes Eri Ogiwara and Ase Nakahara, who managed to place their stones with the highest accuracy near the center of the house, demonstrating not just skill but also an understanding of the game's nuanced demands.

Nabtesco has a rich history of supporting various curling associations in Japan, including the Japan Curling Association, the Japanese National Team, the Japan Wheelchair Curling Association, and junior development programs. This ongoing support highlights the company’s commitment to fostering growth and popularity in the sport.

As Nabtesco looks to the future, it continues to embody its principles of "Move it, Stop it" through its dedicated support of athletes competing in curling, empowering them to challenge the world's best and aiming for excellence on the global stage.

About Nabtesco

Founded in 2003 after the merger of Teijin Seiki Co., Ltd. and Nabtesco Corporation, Nabtesco stands as a machine component manufacturer that supports automation in production environments and promotes safe, reliable, and comfortable movement across land, sea, and air. The company holds a 60% share in the global market for precision reduction gears used in the joints of medium and large industrial robots, as well as a similar 60% share in the domestic market for automatic doors in buildings.