As a specialized material manufacturer of stainless-steel rods and precision shafts, Silver Rod is a great example of a Japanese “hidden champion” using its unique technologies to support customers from a wide range of industries, from automotive to medical equipment.
As a specialized material manufacturer of stainless-steel rods and precision shafts, Silver Rod is a great example of a Japanese “hidden champion” using its unique technologies to support customers from a wide range of industries, from automotive to medical equipment.
What started off as a humble electronics parts specialist in 1945, Ohtori Corporation has grown into a general service system that is connecting parts makers and customers in an ever-changing electronics industry. In this interview, President Takayoshi Okamoto, discusses Ohtori’s evolution and growth, how it is adapting to the demands of a modern world and its history of success, stemming from the company’s strict adherence to reliability, quality and responsibility.
What started off as a humble electronics parts specialist in 1945, Ohtori Corporation has grown into a general service system that is connecting parts makers and customers in an ever-changing electronics industry. In this interview, President Takayoshi Okamoto, discusses Ohtori’s evolution and growth, how it is adapting to the demands of a modern world and its history of success, stemming from the company’s strict adherence to reliability, quality and responsibility.
As a trading company, Chori has had to evolve with the demands and needs of the market, successfully transforming into a firm that supplies to key industries. With their accumulated knowledge and experience over the course of its history, Chori has been able to build and diverse network, utilising this strength in its bid to help customers. In this interview, President, CEO & COO Kazuo Sakihama, discusses the Chori’s evolution and rich history, paying tribute to the company’s adherence to its philosophy of success, and the plans he has for Chori in the future.
As a trading company, Chori has had to evolve with the demands and needs of the market, successfully transforming into a firm that supplies to key industries. With their accumulated knowledge and experience over the course of its history, Chori has been able to build and diverse network, utilising this strength in its bid to help customers. In this interview, President, CEO & COO Kazuo Sakihama, discusses the Chori’s evolution and rich history, paying tribute to the company’s adherence to its philosophy of success, and the plans he has for Chori in the future.
Since its foundation in 1913, Murata Spring has been providing a key industry in automotive with crucial springs, developing the world’s first oval cross-section spring in the process. In a time where the demand for lighter car materials is high, Murata has been meeting this in addition to increasing functionality. In this interview, President and CEO Hiroshi Anzai, discusses the company’s strengths and future plans, stemming from its ability to evolve and adapt to an ever-changing world and market.
Since its foundation in 1913, Murata Spring has been providing a key industry in automotive with crucial springs, developing the world’s first oval cross-section spring in the process. In a time where the demand for lighter car materials is high, Murata has been meeting this in addition to increasing functionality. In this interview, President and CEO Hiroshi Anzai, discusses the company’s strengths and future plans, stemming from its ability to evolve and adapt to an ever-changing world and market.
Taiyo Kagaku has been creating products for human health and better quality of life with the keywords “safety” and “security” by utilizing the interface control technology it previously developed in the food industry. It has developed Sunsoft, a highly functional polyglycerol fatty acid ester that is used in various cosmetic formulations such as facial cleansing and basic skin care for emulsification, solubilization, cleansing and antibacterial applications. We sat down with president Nagahiro Yamazaki, who explains that Taiyo Kagaku will continue to offer high value-added concepts for human health and quality of life and contribute to reduced environmental impact by leveraging the advantage of materials and its knowledge in surface chemistry and dermatology.
Taiyo Kagaku has been creating products for human health and better quality of life with the keywords “safety” and “security” by utilizing the interface control technology it previously developed in the food industry. It has developed Sunsoft, a highly functional polyglycerol fatty acid ester that is used in various cosmetic formulations such as facial cleansing and basic skin care for emulsification, solubilization, cleansing and antibacterial applications. We sat down with president Nagahiro Yamazaki, who explains that Taiyo Kagaku will continue to offer high value-added concepts for human health and quality of life and contribute to reduced environmental impact by leveraging the advantage of materials and its knowledge in surface chemistry and dermatology.
In an industry of giant molecular diagnostics companies lies a need for agile SMEs like PSS to achieve results in a short time span. PSS has been able to deliver where established companies have “lacked the inspiration to produce compact and easy-to-use products,” as Hideji Tajima, President of PSS, explains. Innovation is key to PSS, as seen with their magnetic filtration technology (Magtration®), ELITe BeGenius product for ELITech, and moves towards reducing the automated PCR test results to less than an hour, all of which Mr. Tajima goes into more detail in this interview.
In an industry of giant molecular diagnostics companies lies a need for agile SMEs like PSS to achieve results in a short time span. PSS has been able to deliver where established companies have “lacked the inspiration to produce compact and easy-to-use products,” as Hideji Tajima, President of PSS, explains. Innovation is key to PSS, as seen with their magnetic filtration technology (Magtration®), ELITe BeGenius product for ELITech, and moves towards reducing the automated PCR test results to less than an hour, all of which Mr. Tajima goes into more detail in this interview.
As a rare earth magnet specialist, Daido Electronics’ products are key to the automotive sector, including EVs, factory automation, and the medical field. President Hajime Amano talks to us about Daido Electronics’ efforts to leverage its three decades of experience to develop heavy-rare-earth-free magnets, or ones that use as little heavy rare earth as possible. This, he explains, is the answer to concerns about sourcing the precious and limited resources used to make some of the world’s most powerful magnets.
As a rare earth magnet specialist, Daido Electronics’ products are key to the automotive sector, including EVs, factory automation, and the medical field. President Hajime Amano talks to us about Daido Electronics’ efforts to leverage its three decades of experience to develop heavy-rare-earth-free magnets, or ones that use as little heavy rare earth as possible. This, he explains, is the answer to concerns about sourcing the precious and limited resources used to make some of the world’s most powerful magnets.
Since their foundation in 1948, Keihanshin Building has been providing various types of assets that match the social demands at that time.
Since their foundation in 1948, Keihanshin Building has been providing various types of assets that match the social demands at that time.
Kyoto Biken is an all-in-one manufacturing business when it comes to the field of animal health. The Japanese firm’s corporate philosophy, “Animal Well-being Matters”, originates from the active role it played in securing public hygiene and a stable food supply thanks to its various products at a time when Japan was facing a food crisis. In this conversation with president, Dr. Yasutaka Igari, we learn how Kyoto Biken has contributed to animal health through its holistic approach, comprising R&D, manufacturing and marketing of veterinary vaccines and diagnostics.
Kyoto Biken is an all-in-one manufacturing business when it comes to the field of animal health. The Japanese firm’s corporate philosophy, “Animal Well-being Matters”, originates from the active role it played in securing public hygiene and a stable food supply thanks to its various products at a time when Japan was facing a food crisis. In this conversation with president, Dr. Yasutaka Igari, we learn how Kyoto Biken has contributed to animal health through its holistic approach, comprising R&D, manufacturing and marketing of veterinary vaccines and diagnostics.
Dojindo has been producing well-reputed chemical reagents used by research organizations all over the world for over 100 years. We sat down with Dr. Yuichiro Ueno, President of Dojindo, to learn more about the company’s rich history of innovation and technological breakthroughs.
Dojindo has been producing well-reputed chemical reagents used by research organizations all over the world for over 100 years. We sat down with Dr. Yuichiro Ueno, President of Dojindo, to learn more about the company’s rich history of innovation and technological breakthroughs.
