Domestic Glass Protection Film "ARMORTEK" Signs Sponsorship Agreement with TEAM KUNIMITSU, Competitor in Japan's Top Motorsport "SUPER GT"

SP Co., Ltd. (SP - Representative Director: Yoshinori Shikada, Headquarters: Meguro-ku, Tokyo) announced today that it has signed a sponsorship agreement with "TEAM KUNIMITSU," a participant in Japan's premier motorsport series, "SUPER GT."

SP is engaged in a wide range of motorsport activities, including the Asia Cross Country Rally and D1 Grand Prix, with the aim of further enhancing the performance and reliability of its domestically produced high-performance glass protection film, "ARMORTEK." Furthermore, it has been decided that SP will support TEAM KUNIMITSU, which competes with the "STANLEY HRC PRELUDE-GT" (hereinafter referred to as Prelude GT), starting from Round 4 FUJI (Fuji Speedway) to be held on August 1-2, 2026.

By providing the high-performance glass protection film "ARMORTEK" for the windshield, contributing to windshield protection and ensuring a clear field of vision, SP will strongly support the No. 100 Prelude GT. The ARMORTEK logo will be displayed on the front fender, not only to cheer on TEAM KUNIMITSU but also to expand the recognition of the ARMORTEK brand among motorsport and car enthusiasts worldwide.

Value Provided to SUPER GT Race Cars

In SUPER GT, where speeds exceed 300 km/h, protection film for the windshield is essential, not only against stone chips but also against sand and mud on the course, oil and tire debris from preceding vehicles, and sometimes even parts that detach from other machines. ARMORTEK not only reduces the risk of window damage during races but is also extremely effective in maintaining visibility. The adoption of ARMORTEK will provide the following overwhelming benefits:

- Stone Chip & Debris Guard: Protects the windshield from stone chips and debris on the course.

- High Transparency & Water Repellency (Ensures Visibility): Ensures a clear view for the driver with distortion-free high transparency, high water repellency, and stain resistance.

- Safety Assurance: Minimizes damage in the unlikely event of an accident. Prevents glass fragmentation and protects the driver from injury.

Product Overview: What is ARMORTEK?

"ARMORTEK" AWF-01 is a domestically produced high-performance glass protection film developed in cooperation with companies possessing leading domestic elemental technologies. It provides robust protection while maintaining a clear field of vision, protecting the windshield from damage such as stone chips and hail.

With a visible light transmittance (VLT) of 89.6%, it complies with vehicle inspections and has been officially adopted for patrol cars of the Saitama Prefectural Police and all-terrain vehicles (rescue vehicles) of the Tokyo Fire Department. In the world of motorsport, it has also been adopted for vehicles participating in the AXCR (Asia Cross Country Rally). In 2024, it supported driver Masato Kawahata, who achieved a class victory (TIG: Modified Unlimited Gasoline Class) participating from "FLEX SHOW AIKAWA Racing with TOYO TIRES," led by director Sho Aikawa.

Furthermore, it contributes to the protection of valuable classic cars and legendary machines, having been adopted for vehicles in the collection of the Honda Collection Hall.

- Robust Special 4-Layer Structure: A 125μm special 4-layer film with a hard coat layer capable of repelling steel bullets from modified firearms and a high-transparency PET film as the base material.

- High Transparency: Boasts a visible light transmittance (VLT) of 89.6% and an image clarity (DOI) of 98.5%, ensuring a clear view.

- High Glass Protection Performance and Water Repellency: Features high water repellency with a water contact angle of 113°, robust glass protection performance proven by the Gravelometer test (stone chip impact test), and UV cut (98.3%) functionality.

Performance Comparison (ARMORTEK's Value at a Glance)

Performance Comparison

Without Film = Major Cracks

With Film = No Damage or Minor Scratches

Various Measurement Values

About SP Co., Ltd.

SP Co., Ltd. is a newly established company founded to inherit and further develop the business related to the glass protection film "ARMORTEK," previously conducted by S&Company Inc. (Representative: Yoshinori Shikada, Headquarters: Moriguchi-shi, Osaka).

About TEAM KUNIMITSU

TEAM KUNIMITSU (TEAM KUNIMITSU official site) is a racing team founded in 1992 by Kunimitsu Takahashi, a legend who has etched his name in Japanese motorsport history. He himself participated as team director and driver in Japan's top category, SUPER GT (formerly JGTC), from its early days, winning the series championship in 2018 and 2020. Currently, the team competes in the GT500 class of SUPER GT and has been active as the ace team for Honda for many years.

<Reference> What is SUPER GT?

SUPER GT is a series of automobile races contested with racing cars based on high-performance GT cars.

It started in 1994 as the "All Japan Grand Touring Car Championship" and is now an international series known as "AUTOBACS SUPER GT," boasting exciting race content and high spectator attendance.

- "SUPER GT" Official Website

SUPER GT Upcoming Schedule

4/11-12 Round1 OKAYAMA Okayama International Circuit

5/03-04 Round2 FUJI Fuji Speedway

8/01-02 Round4 FUJI Fuji Speedway

8/22-23 Round5 SUZUKA Suzuka Circuit

9/19-20 Round6 SUGO Sports Land SUGO

10/17-18 Round7 AUTOPOLIS Autopolis

11/07-08 Round8 MOTEGI Mobility Resort Motegi

Contact:

SP Co., Ltd.

TEL: 048-950-8828 (ARMORTEK R&D)

MAIL: [email protected]