December 16, 2014

Marklines Listed on JASDAQ (Tokyo Stock Exchange)

 Marklines ‘key service is an automotive-industry information platform. Members use the platform to search for and gather information on parts suppliers, vehicle production and sales statistics, and information on automotive technology and parts from around the world. In addition, MarkLines’ online marketing tools enable members to promote their proprietary products and technologies to automakers and major parts suppliers. Currently, over 1,700 companies, including carmakers both in and outside Japan as well as parts, material, equipment, and machinery manufacturers, are using Marklines’ services.

 Marklines operates MarkLines Automotive Industry Portal, a one-stop B2B online information source for the global automotive industry. The company’s  key service, the automotive-industry information platform, enables members to search for and gather information on parts suppliers as well as vehicle production and sales statistics, and information on automotive technology and parts from around the world. In addition, MarkLines’ online marketing tools enable members to promote their proprietary products and technologies to automakers and major parts suppliers. Currently, more than 1,700 corporations, including carmakers both in and outside Japan as well as parts, material, equipment, and machinery manufacturers, are making effective use of Marklines’ services. Marklines also offers consulting, market research, and executive recruitment services.

 Since Marklines was established in 2001, it has been gradually expanding the scope of its business activities, providing services in three languages: Japanese, English and Chinese. The company is actively expanding its operations on a global scale, having already set up subsidiaries in the U.S., China, and Thailand.

 MarkLines sincerely appreciates the continuous support of all its stakeholders in the years to come.

Makoto Sakai

President & CEO

MarkLines Co., Ltd.

MarkLines Co., Ltd. (Security code: 3901, TSE JASDAQ; headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo) provides services on MarkLines Automotive Industry Portal, which is a one-stop B2B online information service for the automotive industry. MarkLines provides two kinds of services: research tools and marketing tools. MarkLines’ research tools provide online information on global vehicle production, sales volume, latest technologies and parts suppliers. MarkLines’ marketing tools promote a customer’s products, technologies and services to its members. MarkLines’ services are currently used by over 1,700 companies which are in the automotive supply chain. Members include various OEMs and parts and material suppliers around the world. More information on our services can be found at http://www.marklines.com/en/.