Trust is the cornerstone to success in the security industry, and Japan’s Kumahira has been providing its customers with “Anzen (safety) and Anshin (peace of mind)” through its high-performance security products for over 120 years. From its initial focus on vaults and safes, Kumahira has expanded its mission to protect society through its wide range of security products, including fully-automated safe deposit systems, security gates, and liquid scanners, to meet the needs of the times. We sat down with president, Akinobu Kumahira, to learn more about the company its high-quality security solutions.
Trust is the cornerstone to success in the security industry, and Japan’s Kumahira has been providing its customers with “Anzen (safety) and Anshin (peace of mind)” through its high-performance security products for over 120 years. From its initial focus on vaults and safes, Kumahira has expanded its mission to protect society through its wide range of security products, including fully-automated safe deposit systems, security gates, and liquid scanners, to meet the needs of the times. We sat down with president, Akinobu Kumahira, to learn more about the company its high-quality security solutions.
Established in 1961, Yabashi Holdings is a leading construction, machinery and mining company present not only in Japan, but across Asia. The firm is dedicated to monozukuri, the spirit of innovation and perfection that underpins Japanese manufacturing. For President Tatsuyoshi Yabashi, monozukuri is about maximizing workers’ potential. “It’s important to find good human resources and educate and train them in an environment in which they can experience satisfaction and motivation,” he says. In this interview, Mr. Yabashi also explains how Yabashi Holdings is working towards carbon neutrality and is turning its attention to its wood and metal divisions.
Established in 1961, Yabashi Holdings is a leading construction, machinery and mining company present not only in Japan, but across Asia. The firm is dedicated to monozukuri, the spirit of innovation and perfection that underpins Japanese manufacturing. For President Tatsuyoshi Yabashi, monozukuri is about maximizing workers’ potential. “It’s important to find good human resources and educate and train them in an environment in which they can experience satisfaction and motivation,” he says. In this interview, Mr. Yabashi also explains how Yabashi Holdings is working towards carbon neutrality and is turning its attention to its wood and metal divisions.
Since Yokomori MFG. Co., Ltd. took their first steps as kaidan-ya (stair makers) over half a century ago, they have continually assessed the market with the aim of providing safer and higher-quality staircases. As a partner subcontractor to large construction firms, the company’s products include internal and external staircases, ornamental stairways, and SYSTAIR, which are customizable residential units. In this interview, President & CEO, Takeshi Ariake, explains how Yokomori has been helping Japan’s construction industry reach the next level for the past 70 years.
Since Yokomori MFG. Co., Ltd. took their first steps as kaidan-ya (stair makers) over half a century ago, they have continually assessed the market with the aim of providing safer and higher-quality staircases. As a partner subcontractor to large construction firms, the company’s products include internal and external staircases, ornamental stairways, and SYSTAIR, which are customizable residential units. In this interview, President & CEO, Takeshi Ariake, explains how Yokomori has been helping Japan’s construction industry reach the next level for the past 70 years.
Having supplied the steel industry for more than a century, today Krosaki Harima Corporation is focused on expanding its global operations in line with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) best practices. Since it was established in 1918, Krosaki Harima Corporation has played a vital role supplying quality materials to Japan’s main industries, especially the steel sector. Today, the company is mainly engaged in the manufacture of refractory materials, operating through its three main business segments: Refractories, Furnaces, and Ceramics.
Having supplied the steel industry for more than a century, today Krosaki Harima Corporation is focused on expanding its global operations in line with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) best practices. Since it was established in 1918, Krosaki Harima Corporation has played a vital role supplying quality materials to Japan’s main industries, especially the steel sector. Today, the company is mainly engaged in the manufacture of refractory materials, operating through its three main business segments: Refractories, Furnaces, and Ceramics.
Since its establishment in 1970, Unipulse Corporation has become a leader in providing high-quality inspection and testing equipment for a variety of different fields. Today, Unipulse’s counts large firms, such as Toyota, as customers for their equipment, including the unique electric balance, Moon Lifter. In this interview, President and Technical General Manager Takami Yoshimoto, discusses Unipulse’s long history and success, stemming from the company’s philosophy to fulfil the potential of its engineers and Yoshimoto’s passion for electrical equipment and engineering.
Since its establishment in 1970, Unipulse Corporation has become a leader in providing high-quality inspection and testing equipment for a variety of different fields. Today, Unipulse’s counts large firms, such as Toyota, as customers for their equipment, including the unique electric balance, Moon Lifter. In this interview, President and Technical General Manager Takami Yoshimoto, discusses Unipulse’s long history and success, stemming from the company’s philosophy to fulfil the potential of its engineers and Yoshimoto’s passion for electrical equipment and engineering.
Since its establishment in 1921, Naniwa Pump MFG has become a leader in the design and manufacturing of high-quality marine pumps. Today, Naniwa Pump operates the successful ‘Naniwa Ecological Operation Project’, aimed at innovation and environmental conservation, contributing to the development of energy-saving products. In this interview, President and CEO Hiroshi Noguchi, discusses this project, in addition to the company’s rich history and success, stemming from the company’s philosophy to satisfy customer needs.
Since its establishment in 1921, Naniwa Pump MFG has become a leader in the design and manufacturing of high-quality marine pumps. Today, Naniwa Pump operates the successful ‘Naniwa Ecological Operation Project’, aimed at innovation and environmental conservation, contributing to the development of energy-saving products. In this interview, President and CEO Hiroshi Noguchi, discusses this project, in addition to the company’s rich history and success, stemming from the company’s philosophy to satisfy customer needs.
Leveraging on its almost 90 years of history as Japan’s premiere metal work architect, Kikukawa Industry Co., Ltd. has become a mainstay for architectural projects around the world. We sat down with President Yoshihiko Utsuno to discuss everything Kikukawa: past, present, and future.
Leveraging on its almost 90 years of history as Japan’s premiere metal work architect, Kikukawa Industry Co., Ltd. has become a mainstay for architectural projects around the world. We sat down with President Yoshihiko Utsuno to discuss everything Kikukawa: past, present, and future.
TPR contributes to realizing a clean and high quality global society by offering unmatched technologies and products with superior value to the global automotive industry. We sat down with President Yano to discuss the ongoing changes to the automotive industry, how COVID-19 is altering the economy and society, and the emergence of environmental and energy challenges.
TPR contributes to realizing a clean and high quality global society by offering unmatched technologies and products with superior value to the global automotive industry. We sat down with President Yano to discuss the ongoing changes to the automotive industry, how COVID-19 is altering the economy and society, and the emergence of environmental and energy challenges.
With over 70 years of experience, Right MFG, a Japanese company specializing in the manufacturing of medical & optical instruments and semiconductor manufacturing equipment, relies on two words to define its very essence: ‘monozukuri’, the Japanese craftsmanship philosophy at the heart of its manufacturing, and ‘kokorozashi’, which represents will, motivation, initiative or a sense of purpose through contributing to society, which is taught as the Japanese spirit. As an original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Right MFG provides a range of products and services for its clients, from design to manufacturing as a “Monozukuri Specialist” for OEM export, with the company boasting original brand products that are revolutionizing their respective fields. We sat down with president, Osamu Tsunoda, to learn more about the company’s operation and its products, such as Semiconductor N2 Purge, the Handheld Autorefractkeratometer Retinomax Series and Acomoref.
With over 70 years of experience, Right MFG, a Japanese company specializing in the manufacturing of medical & optical instruments and semiconductor manufacturing equipment, relies on two words to define its very essence: ‘monozukuri’, the Japanese craftsmanship philosophy at the heart of its manufacturing, and ‘kokorozashi’, which represents will, motivation, initiative or a sense of purpose through contributing to society, which is taught as the Japanese spirit. As an original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Right MFG provides a range of products and services for its clients, from design to manufacturing as a “Monozukuri Specialist” for OEM export, with the company boasting original brand products that are revolutionizing their respective fields. We sat down with president, Osamu Tsunoda, to learn more about the company’s operation and its products, such as Semiconductor N2 Purge, the Handheld Autorefractkeratometer Retinomax Series and Acomoref.
Kyoritsu Electrical Instruments Works is an integrated manufacturer of test and measuring instruments striving to contribute to environmental protection by ensuring the safe use of electricity. Their wide line of testers has contributed to technological developments and industrial infrastructures worldwide. In this interview, Mr. Masamichi Kuramoto talks about how they’re implementing new technologies in their products and some of their most recent R&D projects.
Kyoritsu Electrical Instruments Works is an integrated manufacturer of test and measuring instruments striving to contribute to environmental protection by ensuring the safe use of electricity. Their wide line of testers has contributed to technological developments and industrial infrastructures worldwide. In this interview, Mr. Masamichi Kuramoto talks about how they’re implementing new technologies in their products and some of their most recent R&D projects.
