ARTICLES

Manufacturing September 22, 2022

Hanken Works: High-quality hakomono for the global market

With a history spanning almost 100 years, Hanken Works is a leading manufacturer of specialized enclosures that meet the demands of several sectors.

Manufacturing September 20, 2022

Providing unique manufacturing value and support across the entire production preparation period

Beginning the process up to a year and a half before launch, Uchida has shown how it can collaborate to free up resources for its Tier...

Agriculture September 18, 2022

Kawasaki Kiko: Tea making for the ages

Kawasaki Kiko's know-how has allowed it to provide tea processing machines used all over Japan, as well as being exported across...

Real Estate September 14, 2022

Okura set to revolutionize smart home and hotel solutions

With it’s HESTA range that looks to make smart home technologies healthier and more affordable, Okura also plans to do the same...

Manufacturing September 13, 2022

SINTOKOGIO: Total foundry and high-tech solutions from a global and proud workforce

Using its existing technologies as a foundation for those of tomorrow, Sintokogio has created a comprehensive support system, one...

Manufacturing September 12, 2022

Mabuchi’s fusion of monozukuri and logistics

With its unique ‘Integrated Logistic System’, Mabuchi has been able to combine the best aspects of manufacturing and logistics...

Manufacturing September 08, 2022

Ochiai Cutlery: Here’s to the next 100 years

Ochiai Cutlery Manufacturing Company has been delivering high-end technology to its clients in the tea industry and beyond since...

Manufacturing September 07, 2022

Pump up the volume: Osaka Vacuum aiming to be a vacuum specialized...

Since 1950, Osaka Vacuum has been supplying pump systems that satisfy customers’ advanced needs...

Manufacturing September 06, 2022

Lightweight parts for the EV revolution

Through its lightweight, high-performance parts, Japanese manufacturer Akashi-Kikai is not only ready...

Sustainability August 31, 2022

Pursuing innovation for a sustainable society

Starlite is a company committed to working toward the creation of systems that do not place an excessive...

Energy August 29, 2022

MHIEC: a leader in waste-to-energy technologies

A company that has supplied hundreds of waste-to-energy facilities in Japan and overseas, MHIEC is embracing...

Manufacturing August 25, 2022

Shikoku Welding Electrode: Fusing innovation with quality

For 75 years, Shikoku Welding Electrode has been providing high-quality welding solutions for large-scale...

Manufacturing August 24, 2022

Takahashi Metal: Making unique products for diverse business...

Takahashi Metal – whose business segments include parts processing and environmental solutions...

Medical

August 23, 2022

"SCREEN Develops "OrganPocket," a Medical Device for Kidney Transplantation"

Manufacturing

August 20, 2022

Maxell to mass produce world’s first small-size sulfide-based...

Manufacturing

August 18, 2022

Adamant Namiki re-brands to Orbray

Manufacturing

July 27, 2022

Customers as the driving force of innovation

Manufacturing

July 25, 2022

Japan’s comprehensive lighting specialist

Sustainability

July 25, 2022

Teijin and Fujitsu agree to jointly develop blockchain-based...

Digital Transformation

July 24, 2022

MRI: Tackling today’s needs and tomorrow’s challenges

Construction

July 17, 2022

E-NEXCO: A clear vision for the future of transportation infrastructure

Construction

July 12, 2022

Daiki Axis: Wastewater treatment as the basis for clean and sustainable...

Manufacturing

April 18, 2022

Success in mass production technology for ultra-high-purity 2-inch...

Manufacturing

January 19, 2022

Nittai Kogyo: Bringing tile back in style

Manufacturing

October 16, 2021

Japan’s leading drone manufacturer ACSL to market a new aerial...

INTERVIEWS

Manufacturing September 26, 2022

Konishi: The company behind Japan’s No.1 adhesive brand

Keiichi Oyama | President & CEO, Konishi Co., Ltd.

Whilst Bond – the number-one best-selling adhesive in Japan – continues to be Konishi’s main line of business, the company is today focused on further expanding its chemical products, as well establishing a civil engineering and construction business.

Manufacturing September 26, 2022

Function and feel, the VAIO difference

Masaki Yamano | President and CEO of VAIO Corporation

Since their split from SONY in 2014, VAIO has evolved into one of the world’s premiere PC brands supplying both individual and corporate customers...

Manufacturing September 24, 2022

Taiyo Chemicals: Leading the sustainability drive in plastics

Kazunaga Uenishi | President of Taiyo Chemicals Co. Ltd.

As a leader in PET manufacturing, we learn from president Kazunaga Uenishi how Taiyo Chemicals is leading the charge in making the plastics industry more...

Logistics September 21, 2022

Narita Airport: the gateway to Asia

Akihiko Tamura | President and CEO of Narita International Airport

Through their runway extension and construction projects and “AIR NARITA” digitalization program, Narita is looking to reinforce and solidify...

Manufacturing September 20, 2022

KEYENCE: The Complete Source for Sensing Solutions

Yu Nakata | President of KEYENCE Corporation

President Yu Nakata sits down with The Worldfolio to discuss KEYENCE’s fabless business model and how they are leveraging their network in 46 countries...

Medical September 19, 2022

SRD Holdings: providing the support required by the R&D of health-related companies.

Hiromi Tazawa | President of SRD Holdings Co. , Ltd.

With a wide range of services that go from non-clinical to clinical trials for new drug candidates, SDR Holdings can simplify what...

Chemicals September 16, 2022

High-quality chemical raw materials for a range of industries

Hideyuki Nakahara | CEO NIKKOL GROUP

While the NIKKOL GROUP is mainly a manufacturer, it also acts as a trading firm, allowing the group to provide customers with the best chemical raw materials...

Manufacturing September 15, 2022

UMC ELECTRONICS, an EMS Specialist, Supports Manufacturing Worldwide

Kota Otoshi | President and Representative Director UMC Electronics Co., Ltd.

President Kota Otoshi sits down with The Worldfolio to discuss the company’s monozukuri as an EMS specialist, and how they are poised to...

ARTICLES

Manufacturing September 22, 2022

Hanken Works: High-quality hakomono for the global market

With a history spanning almost 100 years, Hanken Works is a leading manufacturer of specialized enclosures that meet the demands of several sectors.

Manufacturing September 20, 2022

Providing unique manufacturing value and support across the entire production preparation period

Beginning the process up to a year and a half before launch, Uchida has shown how it can collaborate to free up resources for its...

Agriculture September 18, 2022

Kawasaki Kiko: Tea making for the ages

Kawasaki Kiko's know-how has allowed it to provide tea processing machines used all over Japan, as well as being exported across...

Real Estate September 14, 2022

Okura set to revolutionize smart home and hotel solutions

With it’s HESTA range that looks to make smart home technologies healthier and more affordable, Okura also plans to do the...

Manufacturing September 13, 2022

SINTOKOGIO: Total foundry and high-tech solutions from a global and proud workforce

Using its existing technologies as a foundation for those of tomorrow, Sintokogio has created a comprehensive support system, one...

Manufacturing September 12, 2022

Mabuchi’s fusion of monozukuri and logistics

With its unique ‘Integrated Logistic System’, Mabuchi has been able to combine the best aspects of manufacturing and...

Manufacturing September 08, 2022

Ochiai Cutlery: Here’s to the next 100 years

Ochiai Cutlery Manufacturing Company has been delivering high-end technology to its clients in the tea industry and beyond since...

INTERVIEWS

Manufacturing September 26, 2022

Konishi: The company behind Japan’s No.1 adhesive brand

Keiichi Oyama | President & CEO, Konishi Co., Ltd.

Manufacturing September 26, 2022

Function and feel, the VAIO difference

Masaki Yamano | President and CEO of VAIO Corporation

Since their split from SONY in 2014, VAIO has evolved into one of the world’s premiere PC brands supplying both individual and corporate customers...

Manufacturing September 24, 2022

Taiyo Chemicals: Leading the sustainability drive in plastics

Kazunaga Uenishi | President of Taiyo Chemicals Co. Ltd.

As a leader in PET manufacturing, we learn from president Kazunaga Uenishi how Taiyo Chemicals is leading the charge in making the plastics industry...

Logistics September 21, 2022

Narita Airport: the gateway to Asia

Akihiko Tamura | President and CEO of Narita International Airport

Through their runway extension and construction projects and “AIR NARITA” digitalization program, Narita is looking to reinforce and solidify...

Manufacturing September 20, 2022

KEYENCE: The Complete Source for Sensing Solutions

Yu Nakata | President of KEYENCE Corporation

President Yu Nakata sits down with The Worldfolio to discuss KEYENCE’s fabless business model and how they are leveraging their network in 46...

Medical September 19, 2022

SRD Holdings: providing the support required by the R&D of health-related companies.

Hiromi Tazawa | President of SRD Holdings Co. , Ltd.

With a wide range of services that go from non-clinical to clinical trials for new drug candidates, SDR Holdings can simplify what...

Chemicals September 16, 2022

High-quality chemical raw materials for a range of industries

Hideyuki Nakahara | CEO NIKKOL GROUP

While the NIKKOL GROUP is mainly a manufacturer, it also acts as a trading firm, allowing the group to provide customers with the best chemical raw...

Manufacturing September 15, 2022