With over 70 years of history as an integrated manufacturer of pipe bending machines, including being the first in Japan to produce a double-bending pipe bender, Keiyo Bend is capable of providing tailor-made solutions for various industries. We sat down with President and CEO Kazuto Umino to hear more about their unique technologies and how they are quickly bringing IT technology into peripheral devices for pipe bending technology such as unmanned systems and multi-process pipe bender to adapt to the new needs of the market, and how they collaborate with customers to create better products.
With over 70 years of history as an integrated manufacturer of pipe bending machines, including being the first in Japan to produce a double-bending pipe bender, Keiyo Bend is capable of providing tailor-made solutions for various industries. We sat down with President and CEO Kazuto Umino to hear more about their unique technologies and how they are quickly bringing IT technology into peripheral devices for pipe bending technology such as unmanned systems and multi-process pipe bender to adapt to the new needs of the market, and how they collaborate with customers to create better products.
As a company grounded in monozukuri excellence, Toyo Paper responds to a wide range of paper needs, having achieved excellence in the major paper functions of “Wipe”, “Record” and “Wrap”. Since its founding in 1949, Toyo has been one of the pioneers in the paper industry, becoming the first company to invent a mechanized technique to manufacture Japan’s traditional washi paper. Not content with this innovation alone, the company switched its attention to paper towels, coffee filters and non-woven papers, spearheading their production in Japan starting from 1957. Its line of paper towels remains a cornerstone of its sales to this day.
As a company grounded in monozukuri excellence, Toyo Paper responds to a wide range of paper needs, having achieved excellence in the major paper functions of “Wipe”, “Record” and “Wrap”. Since its founding in 1949, Toyo has been one of the pioneers in the paper industry, becoming the first company to invent a mechanized technique to manufacture Japan’s traditional washi paper. Not content with this innovation alone, the company switched its attention to paper towels, coffee filters and non-woven papers, spearheading their production in Japan starting from 1957. Its line of paper towels remains a cornerstone of its sales to this day.
With its unique technology, YAMAMOTO has been offering a diverse range of products, including its quality, eco-friendly, and people-friendly rubber material, for over 50 years. Founded in 1964, the company’s lineup of high-performance, rubber-based materials have applications in professional sports, health, aerospace, and apparel, among others. YAMAMOTO’s dedication to innovation can be seen in its BIO ESPERANZA material, which can generate heat without an external source.
With its unique technology, YAMAMOTO has been offering a diverse range of products, including its quality, eco-friendly, and people-friendly rubber material, for over 50 years. Founded in 1964, the company’s lineup of high-performance, rubber-based materials have applications in professional sports, health, aerospace, and apparel, among others. YAMAMOTO’s dedication to innovation can be seen in its BIO ESPERANZA material, which can generate heat without an external source.
Naris Cosmetics, which this year celebrates its 90th anniversary, is one of Japan’s most experienced cosmetics manufacturers. A specialist in female skin care, Naris also boasts a host of hair, body and makeup products for women, plus a men’s care range. The company additionally sells health food items and aroma oils. At Naris, the aim is to harness natural ingredients to help bring health and happiness to its customers. Led by the firm’s skin care range, Naris Cosmetics’ high-quality products with natural ingredients have become a fixture of beauty regimes in Japan and beyond.
Naris Cosmetics, which this year celebrates its 90th anniversary, is one of Japan’s most experienced cosmetics manufacturers. A specialist in female skin care, Naris also boasts a host of hair, body and makeup products for women, plus a men’s care range. The company additionally sells health food items and aroma oils. At Naris, the aim is to harness natural ingredients to help bring health and happiness to its customers. Led by the firm’s skin care range, Naris Cosmetics’ high-quality products with natural ingredients have become a fixture of beauty regimes in Japan and beyond.
As a hotel amenities and cosmetics trader and manufacturer, Sanyo Bussan has left its mark by developing innovative products. These include the Biomass Series, the hotel industry’s first biomass-based product line, such as toothbrushes and hairbrushes made from rice resin (inedible rice). President Eiji Takeuchi tells us how the company has responded to the shock of the Covid-19 pandemic for the hotel industry by innovating and diversifying its business, and how it aims to expand its reach by providing premium Japanese amenities to hotels around the world.
As a hotel amenities and cosmetics trader and manufacturer, Sanyo Bussan has left its mark by developing innovative products. These include the Biomass Series, the hotel industry’s first biomass-based product line, such as toothbrushes and hairbrushes made from rice resin (inedible rice). President Eiji Takeuchi tells us how the company has responded to the shock of the Covid-19 pandemic for the hotel industry by innovating and diversifying its business, and how it aims to expand its reach by providing premium Japanese amenities to hotels around the world.
As a leading company in surface treatment, MC Systems has all the necessary facilities for in-house production, including utilizing chemicals, the development of industrial science technologies like process and equipment design, and testing and evaluation of those technologies. We talked with president Yasutaka Hasegawa to learn more about how they’re adapting to the new materials being used in the automotive industry, their contribution to the switch to EV, as well as the other fields their products are being applied to, including aerospace.
As a leading company in surface treatment, MC Systems has all the necessary facilities for in-house production, including utilizing chemicals, the development of industrial science technologies like process and equipment design, and testing and evaluation of those technologies. We talked with president Yasutaka Hasegawa to learn more about how they’re adapting to the new materials being used in the automotive industry, their contribution to the switch to EV, as well as the other fields their products are being applied to, including aerospace.
Harves is a manufacturer of special lubricants used in automobiles, electric instruments, electronics, optical and office equipment. For more than a century, their business has been supporting the quality of Japanese products behind the scenes, and today their expertise could be applied to any industry, with infinite possibility for growth. We talked with CEO Tomonori Maeda to learn more about their high-quality lubricants such as the DRYSURF and HI-LUBE, as well as how they are facing new challenges and turning them into business opportunities like their aging care line and skin care products made with natural sparkling water.
Harves is a manufacturer of special lubricants used in automobiles, electric instruments, electronics, optical and office equipment. For more than a century, their business has been supporting the quality of Japanese products behind the scenes, and today their expertise could be applied to any industry, with infinite possibility for growth. We talked with CEO Tomonori Maeda to learn more about their high-quality lubricants such as the DRYSURF and HI-LUBE, as well as how they are facing new challenges and turning them into business opportunities like their aging care line and skin care products made with natural sparkling water.
With a well-established reputation and more than 60 years of experience, Takasago Electric is now a specialized manufacturer of miniature chemically inert valves and pumps with a worldwide reach that has designed over 10,000 valves. We sat down with Representative Director & Chairman Naoya Asai to learn more about how they are able to achieve their core competencies of customization, miniaturization, and integration, as well las their most recent R&D projects including research related to developing artificial organs with The University of Tokyo and their unique products like the Zero-Internal-Volume valve which can reduce dead volumes in fluidic channels in testing instruments.
With a well-established reputation and more than 60 years of experience, Takasago Electric is now a specialized manufacturer of miniature chemically inert valves and pumps with a worldwide reach that has designed over 10,000 valves. We sat down with Representative Director & Chairman Naoya Asai to learn more about how they are able to achieve their core competencies of customization, miniaturization, and integration, as well las their most recent R&D projects including research related to developing artificial organs with The University of Tokyo and their unique products like the Zero-Internal-Volume valve which can reduce dead volumes in fluidic channels in testing instruments.
Since their foundation in 1997, LIFULL has grown to become a company known for having a unique focus on the real estate related business, seeking solve social issues that hinder peace of mind and well-being. We had the pleasure to speak with President and CEO Takashi Inoue and learn more about their innovative solutions, such as their LIFULL HOME’S information service, and Revitalize Rural Japan project to tackle the vacant house problem. We also found out how the company is applying DX technologies to their business for the improvement of people’s lives and we got to hear about some of LIFULL’s exciting new projects for the future.
Since their foundation in 1997, LIFULL has grown to become a company known for having a unique focus on the real estate related business, seeking solve social issues that hinder peace of mind and well-being. We had the pleasure to speak with President and CEO Takashi Inoue and learn more about their innovative solutions, such as their LIFULL HOME’S information service, and Revitalize Rural Japan project to tackle the vacant house problem. We also found out how the company is applying DX technologies to their business for the improvement of people’s lives and we got to hear about some of LIFULL’s exciting new projects for the future.
Global Trust Networks assists the lives of thousands of foreigners in Japan while the country faces challenges like the labor shortage that comes with the declining birthrate, as well as the border restrictions imposed during the global pandemic. We talked with Representative Director and President Hiroyuki Goto to learn more about how they help develop a foreigner-inclusive society by acting as rent guarantor, providing living support services, and leveraging their expertise in real estate, while also offering support in areas such as employment, mobile communication, and credit cards.
Global Trust Networks assists the lives of thousands of foreigners in Japan while the country faces challenges like the labor shortage that comes with the declining birthrate, as well as the border restrictions imposed during the global pandemic. We talked with Representative Director and President Hiroyuki Goto to learn more about how they help develop a foreigner-inclusive society by acting as rent guarantor, providing living support services, and leveraging their expertise in real estate, while also offering support in areas such as employment, mobile communication, and credit cards.
