Having celebrated 120 years of history in 2017, Meidensha Corporation aims to play a major role in shaping the next century through its wide-ranging operations spanning IT, automotive, energy, water and transport. At the same time that Meidensha is contributing to the advancement of next-generation semiconductors and electronic vehicles with its proprietary technologies, the company will also support the rollout of vital infrastructure projects in fast-growing Southeast Asia, where its long-standing expertise in water, electricity and railways will help to support the region’s rapid urbanization and socio-economic development. We speak to president Takeshi Miida to learn more about the company and its operations, as well as how it is helping developed nations like the US with its aging power infrastructure problem.
Having celebrated 120 years of history in 2017, Meidensha Corporation aims to play a major role in shaping the next century through its wide-ranging operations spanning IT, automotive, energy, water and transport. At the same time that Meidensha is contributing to the advancement of next-generation semiconductors and electronic vehicles with its proprietary technologies, the company will also support the rollout of vital infrastructure projects in fast-growing Southeast Asia, where its long-standing expertise in water, electricity and railways will help to support the region’s rapid urbanization and socio-economic development. We speak to president Takeshi Miida to learn more about the company and its operations, as well as how it is helping developed nations like the US with its aging power infrastructure problem.
HEXEL Works, one of Japan’s leading electrical construction companies, boasts a top-class track record in electrical work for large condominiums and U.S. military bases, and has received high praise from its customers. Our history is supported by our outstanding technical capabilities, diverse human resources, and sound financial base. We promise that our know-how and ability to implement will help you with issues that other companies are not able to. We speak with president and CEO, Yoichi Nagae, to learn more about the company’s operations and partnership with the US military.
HEXEL Works, one of Japan’s leading electrical construction companies, boasts a top-class track record in electrical work for large condominiums and U.S. military bases, and has received high praise from its customers. Our history is supported by our outstanding technical capabilities, diverse human resources, and sound financial base. We promise that our know-how and ability to implement will help you with issues that other companies are not able to. We speak with president and CEO, Yoichi Nagae, to learn more about the company’s operations and partnership with the US military.
For over 100 years, Kurimoto has been at the forefront of industrial equipment, using its technology to manufacture high-performance and highly durable products for both industrial and social infrastructures. The company continues to refine the technology it has developed, using the philosophy of monozukuri to ensure its products, which range from iron pipes and valves to building materials and machines, are both innovative and essential. “Kurimoto provides solutions that are vital to society’s development and that support essential social infrastructure,” explains Moriyoshi Kushida, Chairman of Kurimoto, in this interview with The Worldfolio.
For over 100 years, Kurimoto has been at the forefront of industrial equipment, using its technology to manufacture high-performance and highly durable products for both industrial and social infrastructures. The company continues to refine the technology it has developed, using the philosophy of monozukuri to ensure its products, which range from iron pipes and valves to building materials and machines, are both innovative and essential. “Kurimoto provides solutions that are vital to society’s development and that support essential social infrastructure,” explains Moriyoshi Kushida, Chairman of Kurimoto, in this interview with The Worldfolio.
Boasting the leading market share for ice shavers, Chubu Corporation boasts an extensive range of Japanese-quality equipment used by hotels, restaurants, fast-food chains, convenience stores and caterers around the world. Aside from product quality, the monozukuri philosophy is also very much grounded in acutely responding to customer and market needs. And in the case of Chubu Corporation, the company’s president, Yoshinori Mitsubayashi, says that that has involved making “small changes” and “minor adjustments” based on customer demands over the past 80 years, which has allowed Chubu to become a leader in the construction materials and food service industry.
Boasting the leading market share for ice shavers, Chubu Corporation boasts an extensive range of Japanese-quality equipment used by hotels, restaurants, fast-food chains, convenience stores and caterers around the world. Aside from product quality, the monozukuri philosophy is also very much grounded in acutely responding to customer and market needs. And in the case of Chubu Corporation, the company’s president, Yoshinori Mitsubayashi, says that that has involved making “small changes” and “minor adjustments” based on customer demands over the past 80 years, which has allowed Chubu to become a leader in the construction materials and food service industry.
Japanese companies across all industries have placed themselves at the forefront of challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to new and existing technologies. In the case of Naka Corporation, a manufacturer of building safety equipment, the company’s anti-viral handrails, which it first launched in 2015, have come into the spotlight amid the unprecedented hygiene concerns due to coronavirus. We speak to president Katsuyuki Sakuma about these revolutionary handrails, as well as Naka’s successful disaster prevention equipment for buildings, including the UD Escape series for the evacuation of wheelchair users released in 2017, and the TASCARL escape ladder.
Japanese companies across all industries have placed themselves at the forefront of challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to new and existing technologies. In the case of Naka Corporation, a manufacturer of building safety equipment, the company’s anti-viral handrails, which it first launched in 2015, have come into the spotlight amid the unprecedented hygiene concerns due to coronavirus. We speak to president Katsuyuki Sakuma about these revolutionary handrails, as well as Naka’s successful disaster prevention equipment for buildings, including the UD Escape series for the evacuation of wheelchair users released in 2017, and the TASCARL escape ladder.
Abe Nikko Kogyo’s unique technology, built to withstand Japan’s frequent earthquakes, enables the company to create fuel, water and sewage tanks that can stand up in the harshest environments. In this interview, president Tetsuro Ideguchi gives his insight into the infrastructure landscape in Japan and across the globe, explains what underpins the superior properties and performance of ANK’s tanks, and also discusses some of the company’s important projects around the world.
Abe Nikko Kogyo’s unique technology, built to withstand Japan’s frequent earthquakes, enables the company to create fuel, water and sewage tanks that can stand up in the harshest environments. In this interview, president Tetsuro Ideguchi gives his insight into the infrastructure landscape in Japan and across the globe, explains what underpins the superior properties and performance of ANK’s tanks, and also discusses some of the company’s important projects around the world.
In this interview for The Worldfolio, Mr. Yoshihide Kanzaki, President of Nihon Kolmar, delivers a compelling analysis as to his company’s competitive advantages, explains how Nihon Kolmar mitigated the impact of the COVID-19 thanks to its diversified product portfolio, and gives a glimpse into the future strategy of the firm.
In this interview for The Worldfolio, Mr. Yoshihide Kanzaki, President of Nihon Kolmar, delivers a compelling analysis as to his company’s competitive advantages, explains how Nihon Kolmar mitigated the impact of the COVID-19 thanks to its diversified product portfolio, and gives a glimpse into the future strategy of the firm.
Having established itself as a leading domestic player by meeting the extremely high demands of the Japanese cosmetics consumer, Ands Corporation now aims to bring the unique quality of J-Beauty to the wider international market. We speak with president Masayoshi Yamada to learn more about how Japanese cosmetics firms like Ands Corporation, which develops high-quality skincare products based on monozukuri principles, aims to expand J-Beauty Technology’s global scope.
Having established itself as a leading domestic player by meeting the extremely high demands of the Japanese cosmetics consumer, Ands Corporation now aims to bring the unique quality of J-Beauty to the wider international market. We speak with president Masayoshi Yamada to learn more about how Japanese cosmetics firms like Ands Corporation, which develops high-quality skincare products based on monozukuri principles, aims to expand J-Beauty Technology’s global scope.
Since its founding almost 70 years ago, Japanese toy manufacturer Kawada has been at the forefront of innovation in the industry, creating high-quality toys for adults and children alike. The company applies the philosophy of monozukuri to its production, using molding technology it has perfected through decades of dedication to produce toys of the highest quality. We speak with president Masakazu Kobayashi, who explains how Kawada’s stunning toys have captivated three generations in Japan and how the company continues to delight customers with its unique products. Now it aims to bring it toys to a wider global audience.
Since its founding almost 70 years ago, Japanese toy manufacturer Kawada has been at the forefront of innovation in the industry, creating high-quality toys for adults and children alike. The company applies the philosophy of monozukuri to its production, using molding technology it has perfected through decades of dedication to produce toys of the highest quality. We speak with president Masakazu Kobayashi, who explains how Kawada’s stunning toys have captivated three generations in Japan and how the company continues to delight customers with its unique products. Now it aims to bring it toys to a wider global audience.
Amid the endless typing and clicking on smartphones and computers, ink-based writing instruments continue to prevail, which is why Platinum Pen remains committed to providing high-quality, elegant and affordable fountain pens to discerning customers for whom the art of writing will never die. We speak with president Toshiya Nakata to learn more about Platinum’s high-quality products and how Platinum, which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2019, combines tradition and innovation to develop writing instruments fit for the needs and desires of its modern customers, based firmly on the belief that its fountain pens will always have a place even in our highly digitalized world.
Amid the endless typing and clicking on smartphones and computers, ink-based writing instruments continue to prevail, which is why Platinum Pen remains committed to providing high-quality, elegant and affordable fountain pens to discerning customers for whom the art of writing will never die. We speak with president Toshiya Nakata to learn more about Platinum’s high-quality products and how Platinum, which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2019, combines tradition and innovation to develop writing instruments fit for the needs and desires of its modern customers, based firmly on the belief that its fountain pens will always have a place even in our highly digitalized world.
