For more than a century, two-piece hard capsules have been one of the most effective and widely-used methods of drug delivery, marked by a history of continuous evolution to meet the changing demands of the industry and consumers. As a globally leading manufacturer of two-piece hard capsules and pharmaceutical processing equipment with more than 120 years of experience, Qualicaps has and continues to play a crucial role in that evolution thanks to the pioneering innovation. We speak with president Seiichiro Matsumura, who explains how Qualicaps has pioneered the world’s first non-animal-based capsules and targeted-delivery capsule materials while also offering state-of-the art pharmaceutical processing equipment.
For more than a century, two-piece hard capsules have been one of the most effective and widely-used methods of drug delivery, marked by a history of continuous evolution to meet the changing demands of the industry and consumers. As a globally leading manufacturer of two-piece hard capsules and pharmaceutical processing equipment with more than 120 years of experience, Qualicaps has and continues to play a crucial role in that evolution thanks to the pioneering innovation. We speak with president Seiichiro Matsumura, who explains how Qualicaps has pioneered the world’s first non-animal-based capsules and targeted-delivery capsule materials while also offering state-of-the art pharmaceutical processing equipment.
Since its establishment in 1975, JCR has been working on proprietary technology developments with the aim of contributing towards people’s healthcare globally through pharmaceutical products. Early establishment of these research activities, considerably earlier than its Japanese peers, has led to the development of pioneering biotherapeutics which utilize its proprietary protein engineering technologies. In this interview, Chairman, President and CEO of Shin Ashida, who explains more about the company and its products, such as J-Brain Cargo® and IZCARGO® .
Since its establishment in 1975, JCR has been working on proprietary technology developments with the aim of contributing towards people’s healthcare globally through pharmaceutical products. Early establishment of these research activities, considerably earlier than its Japanese peers, has led to the development of pioneering biotherapeutics which utilize its proprietary protein engineering technologies. In this interview, Chairman, President and CEO of Shin Ashida, who explains more about the company and its products, such as J-Brain Cargo® and IZCARGO® .
Zacros (Fujimori Kogyo Co., Ltd.) is a leading supplier of a wide range of packaging solutions for the electronics, food, transport/distribution, industrial chemical and medical industries among others. Leveraging its 100-year experience in innovation, unique proprietary manufacturing technologies and highly skilled engineers, Zacros produces user-friendly packaging products offering the highest standards of quality, performance, safety and environmental sustainability, with its R&D closely tied to market and customer needs. We spoke to president, Eishi Fuyama, who explains how the company has constantly pursued advanced R&D to develop new proprietary technologies and products.
Zacros (Fujimori Kogyo Co., Ltd.) is a leading supplier of a wide range of packaging solutions for the electronics, food, transport/distribution, industrial chemical and medical industries among others. Leveraging its 100-year experience in innovation, unique proprietary manufacturing technologies and highly skilled engineers, Zacros produces user-friendly packaging products offering the highest standards of quality, performance, safety and environmental sustainability, with its R&D closely tied to market and customer needs. We spoke to president, Eishi Fuyama, who explains how the company has constantly pursued advanced R&D to develop new proprietary technologies and products.
Sensors and sensing technology will be at the core of the Industry 4.0 era, an area in which Optex Group is a global leader. We speak with president, Isamu Oguni, to learn more about the company and its technology, as well as gather Mr. Oguni’s valuable insight into the industry.
Sensors and sensing technology will be at the core of the Industry 4.0 era, an area in which Optex Group is a global leader. We speak with president, Isamu Oguni, to learn more about the company and its technology, as well as gather Mr. Oguni’s valuable insight into the industry.
DOWA was founded in 1884 as a mining and smelting company. Since its establishment, DOWA has evolved its operations in a number of directions in line with the changing times, to the extent of forging a unique recycling-oriented business structure that consists of five core operations. We spoke to president, Akira Sekiguchi, to learn about the company’s transformation from a mining company to a leader in recycling and waste management.
DOWA was founded in 1884 as a mining and smelting company. Since its establishment, DOWA has evolved its operations in a number of directions in line with the changing times, to the extent of forging a unique recycling-oriented business structure that consists of five core operations. We spoke to president, Akira Sekiguchi, to learn about the company’s transformation from a mining company to a leader in recycling and waste management.
Yuji Kajio, president of leading Japanese real estate firm Vertex, gives his insight into the Japanese real estate sector and the opportunities for foreign investors, as well as more info on Vertex's role and what it can offer.
Yuji Kajio, president of leading Japanese real estate firm Vertex, gives his insight into the Japanese real estate sector and the opportunities for foreign investors, as well as more info on Vertex's role and what it can offer.
Aside from supplying auto parts for automobile manufacturers, Kondo Seisakusho develops factory automation (FA) and robotics equipment for a wide range of industries, including automotives, food, medical and semiconductors. As a trusted supplier of both parts and robotics equipment to many companies, including several Toyota Group companies, Kondo Seisakusho adopts Toyota’s monozukuri (Japanese craftsmanship) and kaizen (continuous improvement) approach to manufacturing. This approach ensures products of the highest quality and performance – which are built with speed, accuracy and efficiency at Kondo’s state-of-the-art, FA-equipped ‘smart’ factories in Japan, Thailand and the US. We speak with president, Shigemitsu Kondo, to learn more about the company’s rich history, its current technology and plans for the future.
Aside from supplying auto parts for automobile manufacturers, Kondo Seisakusho develops factory automation (FA) and robotics equipment for a wide range of industries, including automotives, food, medical and semiconductors. As a trusted supplier of both parts and robotics equipment to many companies, including several Toyota Group companies, Kondo Seisakusho adopts Toyota’s monozukuri (Japanese craftsmanship) and kaizen (continuous improvement) approach to manufacturing. This approach ensures products of the highest quality and performance – which are built with speed, accuracy and efficiency at Kondo’s state-of-the-art, FA-equipped ‘smart’ factories in Japan, Thailand and the US. We speak with president, Shigemitsu Kondo, to learn more about the company’s rich history, its current technology and plans for the future.
Since its foundation in 1948, Chugai has been supplying a wide variety of products such as soundproofing parts, electronic parts and chemical products to the automotive, electronics, housing equipment and other industries, based on the principle of “planning, development and delivery”. We sat down with president, Toru Naruse, to learn more about the company, its products and strategy for the future. Mr. Naruse also gives his insight into this era of rapid change for the automotive industry and explains how Chugai is responding to those changes.
Since its foundation in 1948, Chugai has been supplying a wide variety of products such as soundproofing parts, electronic parts and chemical products to the automotive, electronics, housing equipment and other industries, based on the principle of “planning, development and delivery”. We sat down with president, Toru Naruse, to learn more about the company, its products and strategy for the future. Mr. Naruse also gives his insight into this era of rapid change for the automotive industry and explains how Chugai is responding to those changes.
Under its 2030 Vision, Honda Lock aims to find new global partners while diversifying its product offering, which includes developing parts and components for the electronic, hybrid and fuel cell vehicles that will become the dominant fixtures on the road in the years to come. We spoke with president, Noboru Takahashi, to learn more about the company’s history, culture, products and strategy for the future, as well as about its international operations.
Under its 2030 Vision, Honda Lock aims to find new global partners while diversifying its product offering, which includes developing parts and components for the electronic, hybrid and fuel cell vehicles that will become the dominant fixtures on the road in the years to come. We spoke with president, Noboru Takahashi, to learn more about the company’s history, culture, products and strategy for the future, as well as about its international operations.
