Showa Denki has successfully fused the philosophies of monozukuri and Magokoro to become a fully-integrated service provider improving workplace environments across the world. We speak with CEO, Kensaku Kashiwagi, to learn more about the company’s offerings, as well as how Showa has grown from a manufacturing company to a Magakoro company with a manufacturing department. Mr. Kashiwagi also discusses Showa’s plans to expand internationally as well as the company’s diversification with its move into the domestic sports boating market.
Showa Denki has successfully fused the philosophies of monozukuri and Magokoro to become a fully-integrated service provider improving workplace environments across the world. We speak with CEO, Kensaku Kashiwagi, to learn more about the company’s offerings, as well as how Showa has grown from a manufacturing company to a Magakoro company with a manufacturing department. Mr. Kashiwagi also discusses Showa’s plans to expand internationally as well as the company’s diversification with its move into the domestic sports boating market.
Having established itself as a leading manufacturer of work wear for all segments, with a particular focus on manufacturing, delivery and logistics wear, Aitoz Corp. has plans to export its products to the European and North American markets, where it sees ample potential for its next-generation work clothing. We sit down with president, Takayuki Ito, to discuss the company’s future plans, as well as some of its groundbreaking products, such as the ‘Ice Vest’ and Diaplex.
Having established itself as a leading manufacturer of work wear for all segments, with a particular focus on manufacturing, delivery and logistics wear, Aitoz Corp. has plans to export its products to the European and North American markets, where it sees ample potential for its next-generation work clothing. We sit down with president, Takayuki Ito, to discuss the company’s future plans, as well as some of its groundbreaking products, such as the ‘Ice Vest’ and Diaplex.
Having developed its unmistakable quality through a high level of craftsmanship and manufacturing standards in Japan, Emuden has exported the Japanese monozukuri manufacturing philosophy to Southeast Asia, where it is poised to experience huge growth thanks to growing demand for electronics in the region. We speak with president Yasunori Yanagida to learn more about the Emuden’s shift overseas, as well as the company’s rich history.
Having developed its unmistakable quality through a high level of craftsmanship and manufacturing standards in Japan, Emuden has exported the Japanese monozukuri manufacturing philosophy to Southeast Asia, where it is poised to experience huge growth thanks to growing demand for electronics in the region. We speak with president Yasunori Yanagida to learn more about the Emuden’s shift overseas, as well as the company’s rich history.
Established in 1941, NLI has grown to become a top-class machine manufacturer with world recognized technological capabilities, supplying packaging machinery widely used in the food, fertilizer, chemical and semiconductor industries, among others. We speak to president, Yasuyuki Cho, to learn more about the company’s history, technology and high-quality products, as well as discuss the company’s strategy for international growth and recruitment.
Established in 1941, NLI has grown to become a top-class machine manufacturer with world recognized technological capabilities, supplying packaging machinery widely used in the food, fertilizer, chemical and semiconductor industries, among others. We speak to president, Yasuyuki Cho, to learn more about the company’s history, technology and high-quality products, as well as discuss the company’s strategy for international growth and recruitment.
With its range of state-of-the-art solutions for foundry, surface treatment, mechatronics, and the work environment, Sintokogio supports its customers’ monozukuri around the world. We speak with president, Atsushi Nagai, about Sinto’s history, products and technologies. Mr. Nagai also discusses Sinto’s international strategy, in which each group company is tasked with “proactively creating new business opportunities, developing new products and technologies based on local needs” – a process of globalization rooted primarily in localization.
With its range of state-of-the-art solutions for foundry, surface treatment, mechatronics, and the work environment, Sintokogio supports its customers’ monozukuri around the world. We speak with president, Atsushi Nagai, about Sinto’s history, products and technologies. Mr. Nagai also discusses Sinto’s international strategy, in which each group company is tasked with “proactively creating new business opportunities, developing new products and technologies based on local needs” – a process of globalization rooted primarily in localization.
Combining the age-old philosophy of Japanese steel making with the latest cutting-edge technologies, Yamato has made a name for itself as a manufacturer of the highest-quality steel products found in infrastructure, buildings, ships and railroads across the world. The Worldfolio sits down with president, Mikio Kobayashi, to talk about the company’s growing international operations, Japanese craftsmanship and how Yamato Kogyo is employing the latest fourth industrial technologies to ensure its superior quality steel products are built to support the global infrastructure and construction projects of the future.
Combining the age-old philosophy of Japanese steel making with the latest cutting-edge technologies, Yamato has made a name for itself as a manufacturer of the highest-quality steel products found in infrastructure, buildings, ships and railroads across the world. The Worldfolio sits down with president, Mikio Kobayashi, to talk about the company’s growing international operations, Japanese craftsmanship and how Yamato Kogyo is employing the latest fourth industrial technologies to ensure its superior quality steel products are built to support the global infrastructure and construction projects of the future.
Biotech firm Pharma Foods International extracts the most beneficial components from everyday foods, turning them into powerful ingredients for healthcare and pharmaceutical products.
Biotech firm Pharma Foods International extracts the most beneficial components from everyday foods, turning them into powerful ingredients for healthcare and pharmaceutical products.
The emerging shift towards next-generation automobiles, such as electronic vehicles and autonomous vehicles, has posed both a major challenge and opportunity for auto-parts makers to develop lighter, better and more hi-tech components. One such company is Toyoda Gosei, once a subsidiary of Toyota that now employs 40,000 people in 17 countries around the world. We speak with president, Naoki Miyazaki, to learn more about the company’s products and activities, and new innovations such as its unique and groundbreaking e-Rubber technology. Mr. Miyazaki, also explains the company’s international expansion strategy, which focuses on China and India, and gives more insight into the companies R&D practices.
The emerging shift towards next-generation automobiles, such as electronic vehicles and autonomous vehicles, has posed both a major challenge and opportunity for auto-parts makers to develop lighter, better and more hi-tech components. One such company is Toyoda Gosei, once a subsidiary of Toyota that now employs 40,000 people in 17 countries around the world. We speak with president, Naoki Miyazaki, to learn more about the company’s products and activities, and new innovations such as its unique and groundbreaking e-Rubber technology. Mr. Miyazaki, also explains the company’s international expansion strategy, which focuses on China and India, and gives more insight into the companies R&D practices.
The Worldfolio sits down with Toshiyuki Osada, president of Seo Koatsu Kogyo, which manufactures steel-forged products, heat exchangers and other heavy industry products for power, chemical and waste plants. Mr. Osada discusses the company’s operations, its strict adherence to environmental and other regulations and how the company works in collaboration with its clients to ensure it supplies the highest quality and performing products.
The Worldfolio sits down with Toshiyuki Osada, president of Seo Koatsu Kogyo, which manufactures steel-forged products, heat exchangers and other heavy industry products for power, chemical and waste plants. Mr. Osada discusses the company’s operations, its strict adherence to environmental and other regulations and how the company works in collaboration with its clients to ensure it supplies the highest quality and performing products.
Nikke Group has been weaving quality into every fabric since its foundation in 1896. Having cemented its reputation as a leading supplier of school uniforms in Japan, the company is now looking to expand its international operations. We speak with Yoshirou Kawamura, Director and Managing Executive Officer (Division of Textile & Clothing Materials), about the Nikke’s international strategy and gain more insight into the company’s rich history woven over the past 120 years.
Nikke Group has been weaving quality into every fabric since its foundation in 1896. Having cemented its reputation as a leading supplier of school uniforms in Japan, the company is now looking to expand its international operations. We speak with Yoshirou Kawamura, Director and Managing Executive Officer (Division of Textile & Clothing Materials), about the Nikke’s international strategy and gain more insight into the company’s rich history woven over the past 120 years.
