Tanazawa Hakkosha is a unique company, as it not only manufactures printed circuit boards (PCBs), but also conducts texturing for the surface of molds, being used in products such as home appliances and automobile interiors. With the manufacturing sector always evolving and changing, president Hajime Tanazwa discusses how his firm is adapting to industry trends and how he plans on growing the company in the future.
Tanazawa Hakkosha is a unique company, as it not only manufactures printed circuit boards (PCBs), but also conducts texturing for the surface of molds, being used in products such as home appliances and automobile interiors. With the manufacturing sector always evolving and changing, president Hajime Tanazwa discusses how his firm is adapting to industry trends and how he plans on growing the company in the future.
In order to reduce wear and tear of materials while also reducing binding and friction, industrial lubricants play an important role within the manufacturing sector. Nihon Kohsakuyu, also known as ‘Lube Tech’, has been providing these key lubricants for over 60 years. In this interview, President Shigeru Kobori outlines the rich history of Nihon Kohsakuyu and gives insight into the company’s R&D initiatives.
In order to reduce wear and tear of materials while also reducing binding and friction, industrial lubricants play an important role within the manufacturing sector. Nihon Kohsakuyu, also known as ‘Lube Tech’, has been providing these key lubricants for over 60 years. In this interview, President Shigeru Kobori outlines the rich history of Nihon Kohsakuyu and gives insight into the company’s R&D initiatives.
Kawasaki Geological Engineering specializes in geological surveys which are critical for offshore resource exploration, civil engineering works, and preventive maintenance of Japan’s aging infrastructure. We spoke with president and CEO Yasuhiro Tochimoto to learn more about the company, its technologies and plans for the future as it looks to strengthen its global presence.
Kawasaki Geological Engineering specializes in geological surveys which are critical for offshore resource exploration, civil engineering works, and preventive maintenance of Japan’s aging infrastructure. We spoke with president and CEO Yasuhiro Tochimoto to learn more about the company, its technologies and plans for the future as it looks to strengthen its global presence.
Founded in 1947, Soda Nikka has grown into a trading house focused on meeting the wide-ranging distribution and logistics needs of its clients, often small and medium-sized companies that require specialty chemicals. In an industry transitioning towards growth in sustainable products, Soda Nikka continues to succeed through its customer-centric approach to targeted business expansion, as explained by president Takahiko Nagasu in this interview with The Worldfolio.
Founded in 1947, Soda Nikka has grown into a trading house focused on meeting the wide-ranging distribution and logistics needs of its clients, often small and medium-sized companies that require specialty chemicals. In an industry transitioning towards growth in sustainable products, Soda Nikka continues to succeed through its customer-centric approach to targeted business expansion, as explained by president Takahiko Nagasu in this interview with The Worldfolio.
An object is only as strong as its weakest link, and for thousands of years humans have been working to strengthen these links through welding metals together. At an industrial scale, welding is imperative to keeping the global supply chain moving, especially through its contribution to shipbuilding, and Japanese firm Shikoku Welding Electrode is one of the firms pushing this sector forward with its innovative solutions. In this interview with president Yuichi Murakami, we learn more about how Shikoku Welding Electrode has been providing high-quality welding solutions for large-scale projects for the past 75 years.
An object is only as strong as its weakest link, and for thousands of years humans have been working to strengthen these links through welding metals together. At an industrial scale, welding is imperative to keeping the global supply chain moving, especially through its contribution to shipbuilding, and Japanese firm Shikoku Welding Electrode is one of the firms pushing this sector forward with its innovative solutions. In this interview with president Yuichi Murakami, we learn more about how Shikoku Welding Electrode has been providing high-quality welding solutions for large-scale projects for the past 75 years.
With a long history beginning as a cast metal company in 1560, Nabeya has managed to remain competitive despite the challenges and transformations the industry has seen in such extensive period of time. We met with President Tomohiko Okamoto to learn how to company has recognized these challenges as opportunities to apply their “Technocraft” philosophy in order to evolve into a comprehensive machinery parts and components manufacturer that has developed a one stop solution business and is focusing on anti-vibration related products which have crucial applications mostly in the semiconductor, as well as medical industries.
With a long history beginning as a cast metal company in 1560, Nabeya has managed to remain competitive despite the challenges and transformations the industry has seen in such extensive period of time. We met with President Tomohiko Okamoto to learn how to company has recognized these challenges as opportunities to apply their “Technocraft” philosophy in order to evolve into a comprehensive machinery parts and components manufacturer that has developed a one stop solution business and is focusing on anti-vibration related products which have crucial applications mostly in the semiconductor, as well as medical industries.
For over 100 years, Furukawa Co., Ltd has played a crucial role in Japanese various industrial sectors. First beginning as a mining company, today it provides crucial machinery and materials to its clients. In this interview, President of Furukawa, Mr. Minoru Nakatogawa, explains the strengths of his firm, the company’s history of success and his plans for the future of Furukawa.
For over 100 years, Furukawa Co., Ltd has played a crucial role in Japanese various industrial sectors. First beginning as a mining company, today it provides crucial machinery and materials to its clients. In this interview, President of Furukawa, Mr. Minoru Nakatogawa, explains the strengths of his firm, the company’s history of success and his plans for the future of Furukawa.
We spoke to Mr. Nobuhiro Arai, president of DN Holdings about the ongoing partnership and upcoming merger of Nippon Engineering Consultants, which is skilled in planning and design of social and civil infrastructure, and DIA Consultants, which is skilled in geotechnical survey and analysis to become a comprehensive civil engineering consultant group and representative of Japan overseas.
We spoke to Mr. Nobuhiro Arai, president of DN Holdings about the ongoing partnership and upcoming merger of Nippon Engineering Consultants, which is skilled in planning and design of social and civil infrastructure, and DIA Consultants, which is skilled in geotechnical survey and analysis to become a comprehensive civil engineering consultant group and representative of Japan overseas.
Boasting over 60 years of experience, ATOX is a leading Japanese specialist in the maintenance, management and deactivation of nuclear power plants. Notably, the Tokyo-based company brings crucial know-how to the decommissioning and decontamination of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station We spoke to president Toshikazu Yaguchi to learn more about how ATOX provides human and technological assets supporting the nuclear power industry, while also pioneering medical applications based on its decades-long experience
Boasting over 60 years of experience, ATOX is a leading Japanese specialist in the maintenance, management and deactivation of nuclear power plants. Notably, the Tokyo-based company brings crucial know-how to the decommissioning and decontamination of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station We spoke to president Toshikazu Yaguchi to learn more about how ATOX provides human and technological assets supporting the nuclear power industry, while also pioneering medical applications based on its decades-long experience
Specializing in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of waste-to-energy (WtE) plants, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Environmental & Chemical Engineering (MHIEC) has hundreds of waste-to-energy facilities in Japan and overseas. In this interview, president Takayuki Hishinuma explains how MHIEC is embracing digital transformation and a greener future as it looks to expand its global reach.
Specializing in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of waste-to-energy (WtE) plants, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Environmental & Chemical Engineering (MHIEC) has hundreds of waste-to-energy facilities in Japan and overseas. In this interview, president Takayuki Hishinuma explains how MHIEC is embracing digital transformation and a greener future as it looks to expand its global reach.
