Since its foundations in 1937, Sigma Corporation has been an important manufacturer in precision parts for transport machines, in addition to providing security and inspection devices. In this interview, President and CEO Toshitaka Shitanaka discusses Sigma Corporation’s history of success, stemming from the company’s strict adherence to its philosophy that allows them to produce quality products.
Since its foundations in 1937, Sigma Corporation has been an important manufacturer in precision parts for transport machines, in addition to providing security and inspection devices. In this interview, President and CEO Toshitaka Shitanaka discusses Sigma Corporation’s history of success, stemming from the company’s strict adherence to its philosophy that allows them to produce quality products.
As a real estate asset management company within the Mitsui & Co. group keeping high ethical values at the core, Mitsui & Co., Realty Management is developing its business targeting a wide range of asset classes and focusing on the provision of superior real estate investment opportunities that match investors’ needs. When we sat down with President Takashi Oya, he shared with us his analysis regarding the attractiveness of the Japanese Real Estate market a, as well as the influence foreign investors and COVID-19 have had for their business in the past few years.
As a real estate asset management company within the Mitsui & Co. group keeping high ethical values at the core, Mitsui & Co., Realty Management is developing its business targeting a wide range of asset classes and focusing on the provision of superior real estate investment opportunities that match investors’ needs. When we sat down with President Takashi Oya, he shared with us his analysis regarding the attractiveness of the Japanese Real Estate market a, as well as the influence foreign investors and COVID-19 have had for their business in the past few years.
Kohyei Trading – the trading company founded in 1926 and based in Kobe – has advanced to the present day specializing in functional chemicals as the core of its business. We spoke with President Yoshihiko Tsuchihashi to learn more about the company, its products and their applications, as well as its plans for the future.
Kohyei Trading – the trading company founded in 1926 and based in Kobe – has advanced to the present day specializing in functional chemicals as the core of its business. We spoke with President Yoshihiko Tsuchihashi to learn more about the company, its products and their applications, as well as its plans for the future.
As an already highly reputed and globally recognised brand, Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems is specialized in providing advanced industrial electric equipment and systems solutions that are critical to its customers’ operations. We spoke to President Yasuhiro Takeuchi about the company’s key role in supporting global industry thanks to its strength in developing innovative and complex products, as well as the firm’s increasing emphasis on providing services that complement its products, its desire to continue expanding in the North American market, and its ambitious sustainability objectives, including achieving carbon neutrality in all its facilities by 2030.
As an already highly reputed and globally recognised brand, Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems is specialized in providing advanced industrial electric equipment and systems solutions that are critical to its customers’ operations. We spoke to President Yasuhiro Takeuchi about the company’s key role in supporting global industry thanks to its strength in developing innovative and complex products, as well as the firm’s increasing emphasis on providing services that complement its products, its desire to continue expanding in the North American market, and its ambitious sustainability objectives, including achieving carbon neutrality in all its facilities by 2030.
Yokoyama Kogyo is a leading Japanese specialist in metal stamping and welding. Founded in 1951, the company initially focused on supplying the construction industry – it manufactured roofs, walls and gutters – before branching out into automobile parts, specializing in metal parts for automobile seats. With innovative solutions such as its patented ‘smart forge press’ technology, president Eisuke Yokoyama explains how Yokoyama Kogyo is at the leading edge of innovation in the metal stamping industry.
Yokoyama Kogyo is a leading Japanese specialist in metal stamping and welding. Founded in 1951, the company initially focused on supplying the construction industry – it manufactured roofs, walls and gutters – before branching out into automobile parts, specializing in metal parts for automobile seats. With innovative solutions such as its patented ‘smart forge press’ technology, president Eisuke Yokoyama explains how Yokoyama Kogyo is at the leading edge of innovation in the metal stamping industry.
Pioneers push society forwards, but also assume the responsibility of changing the course of this journey when needed. Japanese thermoforming machine manufacturer Asano Laboratories is a prime example, a world leader in its field that understands the need to revolutionize the plastics industry. Through its industry-leading thermoforming machines and innovative techniques, Asano Laboratories is driving the plastics industry into the new world of sustainability and innovation while fulfilling its customers’ needs, as explained by president Toshihiro Takai in his recent interview with The Worldfolio.
Pioneers push society forwards, but also assume the responsibility of changing the course of this journey when needed. Japanese thermoforming machine manufacturer Asano Laboratories is a prime example, a world leader in its field that understands the need to revolutionize the plastics industry. Through its industry-leading thermoforming machines and innovative techniques, Asano Laboratories is driving the plastics industry into the new world of sustainability and innovation while fulfilling its customers’ needs, as explained by president Toshihiro Takai in his recent interview with The Worldfolio.
From its core of real estate development, ES-CON JAPAN has branched out into new sectors, with the COVID-19 pandemic shifting its gaze to focus on logistics and residences in particular. We sit down with President Takatoshi Ito to talk about the firm’s evolution and ambitions, including “IDEAL to REAL 2023”, its mid-term management plan that aims to achieve “Transformation and Rapid Progress” by the end of fiscal year 2023. Mr. Ito also shines a light on the company’s strategy in tackling the booming logistics sector, as well as innovative urban development projects such as the “ballpark” concept being developed in Hokkaido.
From its core of real estate development, ES-CON JAPAN has branched out into new sectors, with the COVID-19 pandemic shifting its gaze to focus on logistics and residences in particular. We sit down with President Takatoshi Ito to talk about the firm’s evolution and ambitions, including “IDEAL to REAL 2023”, its mid-term management plan that aims to achieve “Transformation and Rapid Progress” by the end of fiscal year 2023. Mr. Ito also shines a light on the company’s strategy in tackling the booming logistics sector, as well as innovative urban development projects such as the “ballpark” concept being developed in Hokkaido.
From the increasing adoption of digital technologies and AI, to diversifying the skillset of its engineers, Asahi Synchrotech has branched out of its core business of piping and plumbing construction to cater to new customers and needs. In this interview, President Masaaki Mineda explains the company’s history and future strategy, including its development of 3D CAD/CAM software to conduct special adjustments to piping systems and modular strategy for pre-assembling piping and plumbing systems parts prior to on-site installation.
From the increasing adoption of digital technologies and AI, to diversifying the skillset of its engineers, Asahi Synchrotech has branched out of its core business of piping and plumbing construction to cater to new customers and needs. In this interview, President Masaaki Mineda explains the company’s history and future strategy, including its development of 3D CAD/CAM software to conduct special adjustments to piping systems and modular strategy for pre-assembling piping and plumbing systems parts prior to on-site installation.
Nippura Co., Ltd. has acquired expertise handling acrylic as a raw material, and is now famous for manufacturing reliable acrylic walls for some of the word’s most prestigious aquariums, including underwater luxury suites. We talked with president Yasuhiro Shikiyama to learn about their history, some of their most exciting projects around the world, as well as the reasons why their products have acquired such remarkable durability without compromising their aesthetics. We also got to hear more about some of their other outstanding products, such as the Blue Ocean high-definition video resolution screens with rear projection technology installed, and the various fields where this technology can be adopted. nippura
Nippura Co., Ltd. has acquired expertise handling acrylic as a raw material, and is now famous for manufacturing reliable acrylic walls for some of the word’s most prestigious aquariums, including underwater luxury suites. We talked with president Yasuhiro Shikiyama to learn about their history, some of their most exciting projects around the world, as well as the reasons why their products have acquired such remarkable durability without compromising their aesthetics. We also got to hear more about some of their other outstanding products, such as the Blue Ocean high-definition video resolution screens with rear projection technology installed, and the various fields where this technology can be adopted. nippura
