Since its beginning as a humble material supplier for ships, Kondotec has grown into a successful wholesaler that feeds the Japanese construction industry with essential materials. Today, Kondotec constantly acquire new projects and up to 1000 new customers every year, with its eyes set on new markets. In this interview, President & Representative Director Katsuhiko Kondo discusses the company’s history, evolution and future, with the company’s philosophy to ensuring quality service to all of its customers the core of its business.
Since its beginning as a humble material supplier for ships, Kondotec has grown into a successful wholesaler that feeds the Japanese construction industry with essential materials. Today, Kondotec constantly acquire new projects and up to 1000 new customers every year, with its eyes set on new markets. In this interview, President & Representative Director Katsuhiko Kondo discusses the company’s history, evolution and future, with the company’s philosophy to ensuring quality service to all of its customers the core of its business.
Marutai Doboku, the world’s leading steel piling contractor, continues to grow international reputation thanks to its safe, unique and innovative pile-driving technologies. We sat down with the firm’s long time chariman Mr. Iwao Umeda to discuss the impact Japanese construction has had on developing countries in Asia, COVID-19, and all things Marutai Doboku.
Marutai Doboku, the world’s leading steel piling contractor, continues to grow international reputation thanks to its safe, unique and innovative pile-driving technologies. We sat down with the firm’s long time chariman Mr. Iwao Umeda to discuss the impact Japanese construction has had on developing countries in Asia, COVID-19, and all things Marutai Doboku.
Yamato Intec has 438 years of history in steel working, and their casting know-how has become their identity. Their components may not be visible on the outside, but through working with companies like Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and IHI Turbo, they are used in high-end cars of brands such as Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Porsche, and Volkswagen. President and CEO, Shao Zongyi, shares some of the company’s history, as well as their vision for the future and how they plan to overcome the challenges it may bring.
Yamato Intec has 438 years of history in steel working, and their casting know-how has become their identity. Their components may not be visible on the outside, but through working with companies like Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and IHI Turbo, they are used in high-end cars of brands such as Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Porsche, and Volkswagen. President and CEO, Shao Zongyi, shares some of the company’s history, as well as their vision for the future and how they plan to overcome the challenges it may bring.
Wanotec Japan is a comprehensive manufacturer that supplies made-to-order parts, specializing in precision metal press working, and their pursuit of technology and management innovation have fueled their growth into an indispensable partner for several of the world's major manufacturers. We spoke with CEO, Akira Kase to learn more about the company and how they would like to contribute to global structural changes in the fields of smart cities and next-generation mobility through deep-drawing press technology.
Wanotec Japan is a comprehensive manufacturer that supplies made-to-order parts, specializing in precision metal press working, and their pursuit of technology and management innovation have fueled their growth into an indispensable partner for several of the world's major manufacturers. We spoke with CEO, Akira Kase to learn more about the company and how they would like to contribute to global structural changes in the fields of smart cities and next-generation mobility through deep-drawing press technology.
Since their foundation in 1942, AICHI ELECTRIC has devoted themselves to the creation of safe, high quality, and reliable electric power products including transformers, power converters, and control equipment. We sat down with Mr. Kazuo Kobayashi about the future of renewable energy, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and to discuss all things Aichi Electric.
Since their foundation in 1942, AICHI ELECTRIC has devoted themselves to the creation of safe, high quality, and reliable electric power products including transformers, power converters, and control equipment. We sat down with Mr. Kazuo Kobayashi about the future of renewable energy, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and to discuss all things Aichi Electric.
For over 100 years, Toyo Glass has been providing high-quality glass containers and services related to their products. Today, Toyo’s technological advantage has allowed them to remove foreign properties from their bottles and have highest regarded lightweight bottles in Japan. In this interview, President Shingo Noguchi discusses the company’s long history of success and evolution, stemming from the company’s philosophy to contribute to a sustainable society for all.
For over 100 years, Toyo Glass has been providing high-quality glass containers and services related to their products. Today, Toyo’s technological advantage has allowed them to remove foreign properties from their bottles and have highest regarded lightweight bottles in Japan. In this interview, President Shingo Noguchi discusses the company’s long history of success and evolution, stemming from the company’s philosophy to contribute to a sustainable society for all.
Since its establishment in 1943, TESAC has been providing a diverse range of high-quality rope and fibre products that are utilised in a wide variety of industries. With the demand for environmentally friendly products growing each day in today’s world, TESAC offers solutions that help firms achieve their environmental goals. In this interview, President and Representative Director Takashi Sugiura, discusses the company’s long history of success, stemming from its philosophy to continuously evolve through its ability to innovate and improve its already existing product line, while also being adaptable to the times.
Since its establishment in 1943, TESAC has been providing a diverse range of high-quality rope and fibre products that are utilised in a wide variety of industries. With the demand for environmentally friendly products growing each day in today’s world, TESAC offers solutions that help firms achieve their environmental goals. In this interview, President and Representative Director Takashi Sugiura, discusses the company’s long history of success, stemming from its philosophy to continuously evolve through its ability to innovate and improve its already existing product line, while also being adaptable to the times.
Sanmei Kasei is a high-quality distributor that provides surface treatment technologies including a wide range of products such as industrial chemicals and equipment used for plating and coating of metals. Moreover, they provide specific services such as proposals and development for customers' production systems, accurate product provision, and quick delivery.
We sat with President and CEO, Hisashi Kimura, to learn more about their approach to automation and carbon-neutrality, the impact COVID-19 had on the company, and how they’ve been able to adapt to their customers’ demands throughout more than 70 years or history, and will continue to do so in the future.
Sanmei Kasei is a high-quality distributor that provides surface treatment technologies including a wide range of products such as industrial chemicals and equipment used for plating and coating of metals. Moreover, they provide specific services such as proposals and development for customers' production systems, accurate product provision, and quick delivery.
We sat with President and CEO, Hisashi Kimura, to learn more about their approach to automation and carbon-neutrality, the impact COVID-19 had on the company, and how they’ve been able to adapt to their customers’ demands throughout more than 70 years or history, and will continue to do so in the future.
Taiyo Stainless Spring is a precision parts manufacturer with expertise in transforming metal materials into valuable metal parts supplied to a wide range of industries including automobile, IT devices, and household goods. In this interview, president Yutaka Sakaiya talks to us about their unique technologies, how they’re adapting their products to the EV era, and how they’ve added plastic injection moulding to their long list of their capabilities.
Taiyo Stainless Spring is a precision parts manufacturer with expertise in transforming metal materials into valuable metal parts supplied to a wide range of industries including automobile, IT devices, and household goods. In this interview, president Yutaka Sakaiya talks to us about their unique technologies, how they’re adapting their products to the EV era, and how they’ve added plastic injection moulding to their long list of their capabilities.
From farmers in developing countries to internet entrepreneurs, digitalization is transforming the lives of people of all walks of life, all over the world. We speak to Vivek Mahajan, Corporate Executive Officer, SEVP and CTO of Fujitsu about how the world-leading digital transformation partner is developing technologies in key areas such as computing, networks, and artificial intelligence as well as the solutions to some of the most pressing global problems.
From farmers in developing countries to internet entrepreneurs, digitalization is transforming the lives of people of all walks of life, all over the world. We speak to Vivek Mahajan, Corporate Executive Officer, SEVP and CTO of Fujitsu about how the world-leading digital transformation partner is developing technologies in key areas such as computing, networks, and artificial intelligence as well as the solutions to some of the most pressing global problems.
