Pharma Foods International (PFI) is a leading developer of functional food ingredients, and draws on its R&D capabilities to extract the best components of eggs, bananas and other every-day foods for use in healthcare, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products. The Worldfolio speaks to president, Mujo Kim, about some of PFI’s most popular products, such as PharmaGABA, the most widely known benefits of which include stress relief and sleep improvement. He also discusses the company’s strategy to expand internationally, with a major focus on Southeast Asia, and explains how PFI views the humble chicken egg as a “bio-capsule” of life-giving components.
Pharma Foods International (PFI) is a leading developer of functional food ingredients, and draws on its R&D capabilities to extract the best components of eggs, bananas and other every-day foods for use in healthcare, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products. The Worldfolio speaks to president, Mujo Kim, about some of PFI’s most popular products, such as PharmaGABA, the most widely known benefits of which include stress relief and sleep improvement. He also discusses the company’s strategy to expand internationally, with a major focus on Southeast Asia, and explains how PFI views the humble chicken egg as a “bio-capsule” of life-giving components.
The fast-growing Japanese drone maker has developed its own autonomous flight control and SLAM technologies that allow its drones to be used in places beyond the reaches of GPS/GNSS-based competitors. We speak to COO, Satoshi Washiya, about how far the company has come in its five-year history, some of its latest high-end-level drones, and its international strategy moving forward.
The fast-growing Japanese drone maker has developed its own autonomous flight control and SLAM technologies that allow its drones to be used in places beyond the reaches of GPS/GNSS-based competitors. We speak to COO, Satoshi Washiya, about how far the company has come in its five-year history, some of its latest high-end-level drones, and its international strategy moving forward.
Regenerative medicine is set to revolutionize the medical industry over the coming years, offering treatments for once incurable conditions including cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, heart disease, renal failure, osteoporosis, spinal cord injuries, among others. We speak with Masato Tsumamoto, president of CellSource, who offers his insight into the potential of regenerative medicine and how his company has positioned itself at the forefront of this exciting new field of healthcare.
Regenerative medicine is set to revolutionize the medical industry over the coming years, offering treatments for once incurable conditions including cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, heart disease, renal failure, osteoporosis, spinal cord injuries, among others. We speak with Masato Tsumamoto, president of CellSource, who offers his insight into the potential of regenerative medicine and how his company has positioned itself at the forefront of this exciting new field of healthcare.
Established in 1947, Alps Pharmaceutical Ind. Co., Ltd. combines its expertise in traditional medicine and prowess in modern science and innovation to turn nature’s bounty into a vast range of pharmaceutical, food and cosmetic products and ingredients. The Worldfolio sits down with president, Mr. Osamu Ushimaru, to discuss some of the company’s latest developments, such as its work in Eubioflavonoids, which have the potential to have an enormous impact on healthcare. Mr. Ushimaru also discusses how Alps’ “power of assembling technology” sets it apart from its competitors, while also giving some insight into the company’s rich history of R&D and innovation.
Established in 1947, Alps Pharmaceutical Ind. Co., Ltd. combines its expertise in traditional medicine and prowess in modern science and innovation to turn nature’s bounty into a vast range of pharmaceutical, food and cosmetic products and ingredients. The Worldfolio sits down with president, Mr. Osamu Ushimaru, to discuss some of the company’s latest developments, such as its work in Eubioflavonoids, which have the potential to have an enormous impact on healthcare. Mr. Ushimaru also discusses how Alps’ “power of assembling technology” sets it apart from its competitors, while also giving some insight into the company’s rich history of R&D and innovation.
One of Japan’s leading health supplements original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), API’s fully integrated production system covers every process, from the procurement of high-quality ingredients to the manufacturing of the finished products. In this interview, president, Takahiko Nonogaki, discusses the company’s history, gives his insight into the health supplements industry and explains how API plans to leverage on new technologies like AI to develop better products as it looks to expand in the international market.
One of Japan’s leading health supplements original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), API’s fully integrated production system covers every process, from the procurement of high-quality ingredients to the manufacturing of the finished products. In this interview, president, Takahiko Nonogaki, discusses the company’s history, gives his insight into the health supplements industry and explains how API plans to leverage on new technologies like AI to develop better products as it looks to expand in the international market.
PC pumps are well established as a key tool in many sectors, from the food and electronics industries to environmental fields such as water and sewerage. And Heishin is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality and high-performing PC pumps that are tried and trusted by its clients across the industrial spectrum. In this interview, Sumio Ono gives more insight into the company’s products and their applications, as well as explaining some new innovations like the nano-cellulose mini-pump for use in smartphone manufacturing.
PC pumps are well established as a key tool in many sectors, from the food and electronics industries to environmental fields such as water and sewerage. And Heishin is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality and high-performing PC pumps that are tried and trusted by its clients across the industrial spectrum. In this interview, Sumio Ono gives more insight into the company’s products and their applications, as well as explaining some new innovations like the nano-cellulose mini-pump for use in smartphone manufacturing.
Providing quality, reliability and safety, Kirii Construction Materials is Japan’s leading ceilings constructor and is eyeing up the neighboring Asia Pacific market for its international expansion efforts. We speak to president, Takashi Kirii, about the company’s operations, history and international strategy. Mr. Kirii also begins the interview by discussing monozukuri, which is the philosophy of Japanese craftsmanship that also underpins everything that Kirii creates.
Providing quality, reliability and safety, Kirii Construction Materials is Japan’s leading ceilings constructor and is eyeing up the neighboring Asia Pacific market for its international expansion efforts. We speak to president, Takashi Kirii, about the company’s operations, history and international strategy. Mr. Kirii also begins the interview by discussing monozukuri, which is the philosophy of Japanese craftsmanship that also underpins everything that Kirii creates.
A global pioneer for producing the world’s first wireless telephone network, Anritsu Corporation – a leading Japanese multinational in the telecommunications electronics equipment market – has a long and enviable record for innovation that has helped change the way the world communicates. We speak to president, Hirokazu Hamada, about Anritsu’s ventures into new technologies such as IoT, the company’s rich history of innovation, as well as its international growth strategy.
A global pioneer for producing the world’s first wireless telephone network, Anritsu Corporation – a leading Japanese multinational in the telecommunications electronics equipment market – has a long and enviable record for innovation that has helped change the way the world communicates. We speak to president, Hirokazu Hamada, about Anritsu’s ventures into new technologies such as IoT, the company’s rich history of innovation, as well as its international growth strategy.
Japanese firm Sanwa Denki Kogyo was one of the early pioneers of the web which, today, is supporting the establishment of next-generation fiber optical connections that will drive the fourth industrial revolution across the globe. President, Yasuo Ishii, sits down to discuss how the company is supplying its components to the data centers that are the ‘ground zero’ for IoT and Big Data. He also gives his insight into the Japanese and American business culture and the relationship between the two nations.
Japanese firm Sanwa Denki Kogyo was one of the early pioneers of the web which, today, is supporting the establishment of next-generation fiber optical connections that will drive the fourth industrial revolution across the globe. President, Yasuo Ishii, sits down to discuss how the company is supplying its components to the data centers that are the ‘ground zero’ for IoT and Big Data. He also gives his insight into the Japanese and American business culture and the relationship between the two nations.
Since it was founded in 1896, Nikke has made various efforts for improvement in quality and the development of technologies as a comprehensive wool manufacturer, and has contributed to the development of the textile industry in Japan, gaining a reputation as a wool specialist. In this interview, Yoshirou Kawamura, Director and Managing Executive Officer (Textile & Clothing Materials division), discusses the company’s rich history, current operations and future vision to become a major player on the global market and international ambassador of Japanese high quality.
Since it was founded in 1896, Nikke has made various efforts for improvement in quality and the development of technologies as a comprehensive wool manufacturer, and has contributed to the development of the textile industry in Japan, gaining a reputation as a wool specialist. In this interview, Yoshirou Kawamura, Director and Managing Executive Officer (Textile & Clothing Materials division), discusses the company’s rich history, current operations and future vision to become a major player on the global market and international ambassador of Japanese high quality.
