Established in 1952, Nihon Gosei specializes in the production and sale of synthetic resin and molding materials. As the market moves with the times, so too does the company, with a focus on the next generation of products. We speak with president Hiroshi Tsukuemoto to learn about how Nihon Gosei has played an important role in the manufacturing supply chain, both domestically and internationally.
Established in 1952, Nihon Gosei specializes in the production and sale of synthetic resin and molding materials. As the market moves with the times, so too does the company, with a focus on the next generation of products. We speak with president Hiroshi Tsukuemoto to learn about how Nihon Gosei has played an important role in the manufacturing supply chain, both domestically and internationally.
Founded in 1981, SHiZCON had long focused on factory automation devices for the automobile sector centered in the Shizuoka Prefecture, where its head office is located. But recently the company opened a sales office in Yokohama to serve the medical, food, semiconductor, and other sectors, which is its latest step towards diversification into various other fields. And with a view to expanding outside of Asia, Kazuhito Unno, the company’s president and CEO, is living up to his own motto to live life with no regrets.
Founded in 1981, SHiZCON had long focused on factory automation devices for the automobile sector centered in the Shizuoka Prefecture, where its head office is located. But recently the company opened a sales office in Yokohama to serve the medical, food, semiconductor, and other sectors, which is its latest step towards diversification into various other fields. And with a view to expanding outside of Asia, Kazuhito Unno, the company’s president and CEO, is living up to his own motto to live life with no regrets.
Since 1957, Sekisui Kinzoku, better known as KATO, has been providing high-quality and accurate model trains for collectors and enthusiasts spanning multiple generations. In this interview, CEO Hiroshi Kato discusses KATO’s long history of bringing joy to hobbyists, how it is able to create such high-quality railroad models and the company’s successes, stemming from a dedication to ‘precision’, ‘reliability’ and ‘durability’.
Since 1957, Sekisui Kinzoku, better known as KATO, has been providing high-quality and accurate model trains for collectors and enthusiasts spanning multiple generations. In this interview, CEO Hiroshi Kato discusses KATO’s long history of bringing joy to hobbyists, how it is able to create such high-quality railroad models and the company’s successes, stemming from a dedication to ‘precision’, ‘reliability’ and ‘durability’.
Beginning as firm that manufactured thermal wave analyzers, Bethel has since evolved and diversified, providing customers with high-quality dental and medical products too. With their accumulated knowledge and experience, Bethel has managed to develop new products and technologies to combat a wide variety of market changes and demands. In this interview, President Junichi Suzuki, discusses the Bethel’s rich history, and the company’s drive for constant innovation.
Beginning as firm that manufactured thermal wave analyzers, Bethel has since evolved and diversified, providing customers with high-quality dental and medical products too. With their accumulated knowledge and experience, Bethel has managed to develop new products and technologies to combat a wide variety of market changes and demands. In this interview, President Junichi Suzuki, discusses the Bethel’s rich history, and the company’s drive for constant innovation.
PVC compounds are known for their versatility, and throughout its history, Showa Kasei Kogyo has been dedicated to developing PVC compounds of all shapes, sizes, and compositions to meet diverse needs. “We accept every request … we never say no,” in the words of president Shunichi Ikemoto. In this interview, we learn more about the company’s efforts to develop innovative materials in compliance with international and environmental standards—including halogen, lead, and cadmium-free compounds—as well as its international ambitions.
PVC compounds are known for their versatility, and throughout its history, Showa Kasei Kogyo has been dedicated to developing PVC compounds of all shapes, sizes, and compositions to meet diverse needs. “We accept every request … we never say no,” in the words of president Shunichi Ikemoto. In this interview, we learn more about the company’s efforts to develop innovative materials in compliance with international and environmental standards—including halogen, lead, and cadmium-free compounds—as well as its international ambitions.
KANTO YAKIN KOGYO (KYK) was established in 1957 and has developed into a company that designs, manufactures and sells industrial heat treatment furnaces. Starting with metal heat treatment furnaces, the company has been leading the market with its innovative technologies, such as aluminum brazing furnaces and carbon firing furnaces. The ultra-high temperature furnaces that KYK began developing over 30 years ago are now actively used by the world’s leading carbon fiber manufacturers as carbonizing and graphitizing furnaces. From the beginning, Mr. Shinichi Takahashi, President of K Y K , h a s b e e n working closely with major Japanese carbon fiber manufacturers to lead the technological development of ultra-high temperature furnaces.
KANTO YAKIN KOGYO (KYK) was established in 1957 and has developed into a company that designs, manufactures and sells industrial heat treatment furnaces. Starting with metal heat treatment furnaces, the company has been leading the market with its innovative technologies, such as aluminum brazing furnaces and carbon firing furnaces. The ultra-high temperature furnaces that KYK began developing over 30 years ago are now actively used by the world’s leading carbon fiber manufacturers as carbonizing and graphitizing furnaces. From the beginning, Mr. Shinichi Takahashi, President of K Y K , h a s b e e n working closely with major Japanese carbon fiber manufacturers to lead the technological development of ultra-high temperature furnaces.
Yokogawa is a leading Japanese provider of industrial automation and control solutions, and testing and measurement equipment. A company that operates in 61 countries worldwide, it supplies systems that improve efficiency, safety, quality and reliability at production plants in a host of sectors. Established in 1915, Yokogawa has been responding to the changing needs of industry and society for over a century: from its beginnings as an electric meter manufacturer, amid the rising everyday use of electricity, to its present as a driver of digital transformation (DX). In this interview, president and CEO Hitoshi Nara explains that Yokogawa Electric is focusing its business on three key sustainability goals as it spearheads the transition towards industrial autonomy.
Yokogawa is a leading Japanese provider of industrial automation and control solutions, and testing and measurement equipment. A company that operates in 61 countries worldwide, it supplies systems that improve efficiency, safety, quality and reliability at production plants in a host of sectors. Established in 1915, Yokogawa has been responding to the changing needs of industry and society for over a century: from its beginnings as an electric meter manufacturer, amid the rising everyday use of electricity, to its present as a driver of digital transformation (DX). In this interview, president and CEO Hitoshi Nara explains that Yokogawa Electric is focusing its business on three key sustainability goals as it spearheads the transition towards industrial autonomy.
Since it was founded nearly 70 years ago, Tokyo Keiso has been producing flow control devices for use across the world. A firm that embraces monozukuri, the pursuit of perfection that’s behind the success of Japanese manufacturing, Tokyo Keiso’s interpretation of the concept is focused on technical prowess and meeting customers’ precise needs, says President and CEO Ryoichi Sugi.
Since it was founded nearly 70 years ago, Tokyo Keiso has been producing flow control devices for use across the world. A firm that embraces monozukuri, the pursuit of perfection that’s behind the success of Japanese manufacturing, Tokyo Keiso’s interpretation of the concept is focused on technical prowess and meeting customers’ precise needs, says President and CEO Ryoichi Sugi.
Leveraging the synergy of a trading firm with manufacturing functions, Tokyo Electron Device (TED) provides total solutions that encompass leading-edge devices with a mission to drive digital transformation. We sat down with president Atsushi Tokushige, who gives more details on the company’s solutions in the fields of robotics and artificial intelligence with technologies such as TriMath, a 3D vision robot system, and the RAYSENS automatic semiconductor wafers inspection system.
Leveraging the synergy of a trading firm with manufacturing functions, Tokyo Electron Device (TED) provides total solutions that encompass leading-edge devices with a mission to drive digital transformation. We sat down with president Atsushi Tokushige, who gives more details on the company’s solutions in the fields of robotics and artificial intelligence with technologies such as TriMath, a 3D vision robot system, and the RAYSENS automatic semiconductor wafers inspection system.
Sangi is a trailblazer in dental care, having harnessed the key component of teeth, hydroxyapatite, to develop ground-breaking, enamel-restorative toothpastes. Founded in 1974 by Chairman Shuji Sakuma, Tokyo-based Sangi began life as a trading company which, according to president Roslyn Hayman, “sold all kinds of things, such as wine, Australian surfboards, even French lingerie”. However, a game-changing moment came when the firm acquired a patent for remineralizing teeth from the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). We sat down with Shuji and Roslyn to learn more about the company, its history and the wonderful benefits and applications of hydroxyapatite.
Sangi is a trailblazer in dental care, having harnessed the key component of teeth, hydroxyapatite, to develop ground-breaking, enamel-restorative toothpastes. Founded in 1974 by Chairman Shuji Sakuma, Tokyo-based Sangi began life as a trading company which, according to president Roslyn Hayman, “sold all kinds of things, such as wine, Australian surfboards, even French lingerie”. However, a game-changing moment came when the firm acquired a patent for remineralizing teeth from the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). We sat down with Shuji and Roslyn to learn more about the company, its history and the wonderful benefits and applications of hydroxyapatite.
