“Make it new” is Marugo’s message, and the Japanese firm has taken resolute steps in its mission to demonstrate to the world the value of freeing the big toe in our footwear. We spoke with chairperson Shigehiko Fujiki to learn more about the company's footwear, such as its Tabi and PPE shoes, and the quality, performance and reliability that underpins its them.
“Make it new” is Marugo’s message, and the Japanese firm has taken resolute steps in its mission to demonstrate to the world the value of freeing the big toe in our footwear. We spoke with chairperson Shigehiko Fujiki to learn more about the company's footwear, such as its Tabi and PPE shoes, and the quality, performance and reliability that underpins its them.
Japan’s Iris Ohyama has established itself as a market leader in innovative home appliances, homeware products, and quality business solutions defined by the “user-in” concept. We spoke with president Akihiro Ohyama to learn more about the concept and how it underpins the company's product development.
Japan’s Iris Ohyama has established itself as a market leader in innovative home appliances, homeware products, and quality business solutions defined by the “user-in” concept. We spoke with president Akihiro Ohyama to learn more about the concept and how it underpins the company's product development.
For over 40 years, HKS has been a world leader in providing high-quality automobile parts and components, including aftermarket products. Today, HKS is also commissioned by manufacturers to develop engines and control systems. In this interview, President Daisuke Mizuguchi, discusses HKS’ long history of success, stemming from the company’s monozukuri philosophy, and its place in an EV-era world.
For over 40 years, HKS has been a world leader in providing high-quality automobile parts and components, including aftermarket products. Today, HKS is also commissioned by manufacturers to develop engines and control systems. In this interview, President Daisuke Mizuguchi, discusses HKS’ long history of success, stemming from the company’s monozukuri philosophy, and its place in an EV-era world.
A one-of-a-kind company, Ogura Kinzoku has strived to diversify its metal processing solutions focused especially on its four pillars of automobiles, amusement parts, environmental product parts, and railway vehicle parts. A diversification resulting from the adoption of new hardware, such as a new fibre laser welding machine, and software, with an increasingly automated production line that utilises AI, as well as a flexible mindset. We talk to President & CEO Katsuoki Ogura about Ogura Kinzoku’s ambitions to cater to new businesses, such as flower production, fish processing, and robots for both post-disaster intervention, and new international markets.
A one-of-a-kind company, Ogura Kinzoku has strived to diversify its metal processing solutions focused especially on its four pillars of automobiles, amusement parts, environmental product parts, and railway vehicle parts. A diversification resulting from the adoption of new hardware, such as a new fibre laser welding machine, and software, with an increasingly automated production line that utilises AI, as well as a flexible mindset. We talk to President & CEO Katsuoki Ogura about Ogura Kinzoku’s ambitions to cater to new businesses, such as flower production, fish processing, and robots for both post-disaster intervention, and new international markets.
We sat down with Mr. Masayuki Mizuno, president and CEO of Nittai Kogyo to discuss their work to increase the usage of tiles in the Japanese construction industry. Our conversation covers the impact COVID-19 has had on Nittai Kogyo, as well as how tiles can be better utilized in the ever-growing trend of refurbishment and renovation in Japan.
We sat down with Mr. Masayuki Mizuno, president and CEO of Nittai Kogyo to discuss their work to increase the usage of tiles in the Japanese construction industry. Our conversation covers the impact COVID-19 has had on Nittai Kogyo, as well as how tiles can be better utilized in the ever-growing trend of refurbishment and renovation in Japan.
In this interview, Hiroshi Kubo, president and CEO of Yamabiko, a reputed manufacturer of high-performing outdoor power equipment through its ECHO and Shindaiwa brands, describes how monozukuri encompasses the company’s entire manufacturing cycle. “Our strength and uniqueness rely on the fact that we are completely vertically integrated. Our monozukuri is present in our materials and our processes and internally we create the whole process ourselves.” Mr. Kubo also discusses how the company is leading the transition to the electrification of outdoor power equipment and the agricultural machinery sector.
In this interview, Hiroshi Kubo, president and CEO of Yamabiko, a reputed manufacturer of high-performing outdoor power equipment through its ECHO and Shindaiwa brands, describes how monozukuri encompasses the company’s entire manufacturing cycle. “Our strength and uniqueness rely on the fact that we are completely vertically integrated. Our monozukuri is present in our materials and our processes and internally we create the whole process ourselves.” Mr. Kubo also discusses how the company is leading the transition to the electrification of outdoor power equipment and the agricultural machinery sector.
Japanese glove manufacturer Towa is one of the suppliers that works to ensure a range of industries can rely on the productivity and safety of their supply chains through its industry-leading products. Founded in the Japanese rubber heartland of Kurume in 1947, Towa has used the innovative nature of its R&D department to grow into the world leader it is today. We spoke with president and CEO, Satoshi Watanabe, to learn more about the company’s products and unique technologies, which include its MicroFinish coating for improved grip and innovative ROBOGlove series of anti-slip covers for industrial robots.
Japanese glove manufacturer Towa is one of the suppliers that works to ensure a range of industries can rely on the productivity and safety of their supply chains through its industry-leading products. Founded in the Japanese rubber heartland of Kurume in 1947, Towa has used the innovative nature of its R&D department to grow into the world leader it is today. We spoke with president and CEO, Satoshi Watanabe, to learn more about the company’s products and unique technologies, which include its MicroFinish coating for improved grip and innovative ROBOGlove series of anti-slip covers for industrial robots.
A company boasting 70 years of experience and an ever expanding international presence, the Kawasaki-based switch manufacturer goes the extra mile to ensure its products are of the highest quality, as explained by president Tomoshige Ohashi, who says that key to NKK’s commitment to quality is the rigorous testing its products undergo.
A company boasting 70 years of experience and an ever expanding international presence, the Kawasaki-based switch manufacturer goes the extra mile to ensure its products are of the highest quality, as explained by president Tomoshige Ohashi, who says that key to NKK’s commitment to quality is the rigorous testing its products undergo.
A firm that recently celebrated its centenary, electrical components supplier Senba Denki Kazai is ready for the technological challenges of an increasingly connected world. We spoke with chairman, Chiharu Kishi, to learn more about Senba Denki Kazai as a leader in Japan and a growing global influence, and how the company is developing components for high-capacity communication technology, as it strives to meet the needs of an increasingly digital and connected world.
A firm that recently celebrated its centenary, electrical components supplier Senba Denki Kazai is ready for the technological challenges of an increasingly connected world. We spoke with chairman, Chiharu Kishi, to learn more about Senba Denki Kazai as a leader in Japan and a growing global influence, and how the company is developing components for high-capacity communication technology, as it strives to meet the needs of an increasingly digital and connected world.
We sat down with Hamada-san president of Hamax to discuss their three main technologies of thread rolling, forging and automation, and how they combine them in various ways depending on market needs. We cover everything from new international ventures to ongoing renewable energy projects in this exciting sit down.
We sat down with Hamada-san president of Hamax to discuss their three main technologies of thread rolling, forging and automation, and how they combine them in various ways depending on market needs. We cover everything from new international ventures to ongoing renewable energy projects in this exciting sit down.
