Founded in 1953, TOYO Corporation is the leading provider of advanced measurement instruments and systems in Japan. The company is on a mission to provide original solutions to emerging industries such as automotive, telecommunications, and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) around the world. In this interview, president, Toshiya Kohno, explains how TOYO’s commitment to creating original, innovative and high-quality solutions, along with delivering great pre and after-sales service and satisfaction for customers across its business units, provides a formidable business model for the company.
Founded in 1953, TOYO Corporation is the leading provider of advanced measurement instruments and systems in Japan. The company is on a mission to provide original solutions to emerging industries such as automotive, telecommunications, and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) around the world. In this interview, president, Toshiya Kohno, explains how TOYO’s commitment to creating original, innovative and high-quality solutions, along with delivering great pre and after-sales service and satisfaction for customers across its business units, provides a formidable business model for the company.
Over the years, meistier corporation has developed, manufactured and set up many kinds of manufacturing equipment for customers around the world, mainly in the semiconductor industry. In recent years, we have provided new value to our customers by introducing our own in-house developed image processing AI, IoT systems, and robot solutions. In this interview, president and CEO Seiya Kudo explains how meistier provides comprehensive support to maximize equipment life-time value, plus how AI and robotics are being developed and used within the meistier group in order to better meet customers’ needs.
Over the years, meistier corporation has developed, manufactured and set up many kinds of manufacturing equipment for customers around the world, mainly in the semiconductor industry. In recent years, we have provided new value to our customers by introducing our own in-house developed image processing AI, IoT systems, and robot solutions. In this interview, president and CEO Seiya Kudo explains how meistier provides comprehensive support to maximize equipment life-time value, plus how AI and robotics are being developed and used within the meistier group in order to better meet customers’ needs.
Kureha Corporation is a leading diversified chemical products manufacturer. Since its inception in 1944, Kureha has constantly sought to support and enhance an ever-changing society through its original technology and strong corporate culture. In this interview, president, Yutaka Kobayashi, gives more details on the company’s polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) technology and the it is meeting growing demands from the lithium-ion battery market.
Kureha Corporation is a leading diversified chemical products manufacturer. Since its inception in 1944, Kureha has constantly sought to support and enhance an ever-changing society through its original technology and strong corporate culture. In this interview, president, Yutaka Kobayashi, gives more details on the company’s polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) technology and the it is meeting growing demands from the lithium-ion battery market.
Since its establishment in 1938, NS Cable has perfected its information network, current fuse, and magnet wire products through its original core technologies and corporate philosophy: “Harmony is to be valued”. With sales bases in Hong Kong, China, Singapore and the Philippines, NS Cable continues to expand and develop as a global company, with its immediate focus being on developing, manufacturing and selling overseas. Such a task requires strong synergies within the company, and NS Cable possesses these in abundance: high-quality core products, round-the-clock availability for its customers as well as a skilled and talented workforce. We speak with president Taro Kawazoe to learn more about the company’s operations, products, and international growth plans.
Since its establishment in 1938, NS Cable has perfected its information network, current fuse, and magnet wire products through its original core technologies and corporate philosophy: “Harmony is to be valued”. With sales bases in Hong Kong, China, Singapore and the Philippines, NS Cable continues to expand and develop as a global company, with its immediate focus being on developing, manufacturing and selling overseas. Such a task requires strong synergies within the company, and NS Cable possesses these in abundance: high-quality core products, round-the-clock availability for its customers as well as a skilled and talented workforce. We speak with president Taro Kawazoe to learn more about the company’s operations, products, and international growth plans.
Higashiyama Film, with a presence all over Asia and over 70 years of experience as a maker of polyester film-based materials, doesn’t believe in resting on its laurels. Having won the full confidence of clients from across the world with its high technological competencies and high-quality products, Higashiyama Film has once again been displaying its knack for effortless adaptation to the changing nature of the times, while never neglecting existing market needs.To unwaveringly meet customers’ needs while advancing current technologies requires an innovative company culture and Higashiyama Film certainly has that. Takashi Kameshima, president, sees and explains the firm’s core focus clearly: “We respond flexibly and promptly to client and market needs. Everything from prototyping and testing to post-production is conducted in close collaboration with the customer to ensure the best fit solution to their needs.”
Higashiyama Film, with a presence all over Asia and over 70 years of experience as a maker of polyester film-based materials, doesn’t believe in resting on its laurels. Having won the full confidence of clients from across the world with its high technological competencies and high-quality products, Higashiyama Film has once again been displaying its knack for effortless adaptation to the changing nature of the times, while never neglecting existing market needs.To unwaveringly meet customers’ needs while advancing current technologies requires an innovative company culture and Higashiyama Film certainly has that. Takashi Kameshima, president, sees and explains the firm’s core focus clearly: “We respond flexibly and promptly to client and market needs. Everything from prototyping and testing to post-production is conducted in close collaboration with the customer to ensure the best fit solution to their needs.”
In a field as constantly evolving as semiconductors, innovation becomes not just an advantage but a necessity to survive. Japan’s Creative Technology has been at the forefront of the industry for nearly 30 years, and today uses its culmination of past technologies to provide an all-encompassing one-stop shop for electrostatic chucks.
By truly understanding the functional side of electrostatic chucks, Creative Technology provides a unique service for its clients. As president Yoshiaki Tatsumi explains: “Making full use of our knowledge and experience so far, we strive to come up with the best solution from every angle, starting from design to production.” Mr. Tatsumi also says that Creative Technology is leveraging its pioneering semiconductor handling technologies to expand into new fields such as robotics, food and textiles.
In a field as constantly evolving as semiconductors, innovation becomes not just an advantage but a necessity to survive. Japan’s Creative Technology has been at the forefront of the industry for nearly 30 years, and today uses its culmination of past technologies to provide an all-encompassing one-stop shop for electrostatic chucks.
By truly understanding the functional side of electrostatic chucks, Creative Technology provides a unique service for its clients. As president Yoshiaki Tatsumi explains: “Making full use of our knowledge and experience so far, we strive to come up with the best solution from every angle, starting from design to production.” Mr. Tatsumi also says that Creative Technology is leveraging its pioneering semiconductor handling technologies to expand into new fields such as robotics, food and textiles.
EDOGAWA GOSEI specializes in producing conductive and cutting oil resistant paint, reliable enough to protect Japan’s busiest machinery. Founded in 1935, EDOGAWA GOSEI’s innovative EPOLITE paint provides a coating which is resistant to cutting oil, and the company has developed paints and coatings for a wide range of industries, from semiconductors to healthcare. In this interview, president of EDOGAWA GOSEI, Koji Shinohara, explains the company’s philosophy is based around a combination of “the spirit of craftsmanship with a hidden sense of hospitality”.
EDOGAWA GOSEI specializes in producing conductive and cutting oil resistant paint, reliable enough to protect Japan’s busiest machinery. Founded in 1935, EDOGAWA GOSEI’s innovative EPOLITE paint provides a coating which is resistant to cutting oil, and the company has developed paints and coatings for a wide range of industries, from semiconductors to healthcare. In this interview, president of EDOGAWA GOSEI, Koji Shinohara, explains the company’s philosophy is based around a combination of “the spirit of craftsmanship with a hidden sense of hospitality”.
Many of Japan’s renowned automotive manufacturers are today dedicated to making more lightweight vehicles in the pursuit of greater sustainability, particularly as the industry transitions to electric cars which can be significantly heavier than internal combustion vehicles. We speak with president of Daiwa Kasei, Eiji Kojima, to learn more about how the company is innovating its products to support the manufacture of lighter, more sustainable vehicles.
Many of Japan’s renowned automotive manufacturers are today dedicated to making more lightweight vehicles in the pursuit of greater sustainability, particularly as the industry transitions to electric cars which can be significantly heavier than internal combustion vehicles. We speak with president of Daiwa Kasei, Eiji Kojima, to learn more about how the company is innovating its products to support the manufacture of lighter, more sustainable vehicles.
In our daily lives, metal products are used in a variety of settings, but the suitable tools are needed to create their final form. Since its establishment in 1946, Chuo Koki has been heavily involved in this important process, providing the necessary machining accuracy in a timely manner for the required applications. Because Chuo Koki is a small- to medium-sized business, it is able to act with the mindset of “customer first”. To achieve this, president, Yasuhiro Minoura, explains that the company has adopted “horizontal integration” to provide one-stop services, from product development to sales as an integrated service.
In our daily lives, metal products are used in a variety of settings, but the suitable tools are needed to create their final form. Since its establishment in 1946, Chuo Koki has been heavily involved in this important process, providing the necessary machining accuracy in a timely manner for the required applications. Because Chuo Koki is a small- to medium-sized business, it is able to act with the mindset of “customer first”. To achieve this, president, Yasuhiro Minoura, explains that the company has adopted “horizontal integration” to provide one-stop services, from product development to sales as an integrated service.
As the world’s third largest pharmaceutical market with progressive healthcare policies that allow for the accelerated approval of innovative drugs, Japan remains a very attractive market for foreign companies. CMIC Group is the first company to offer contract research organization (CRO) services in Japan for over 30 years now. With expanded services and industry expertise, CMIC can serve as the ideal partner for foreign companies looking for a leading one-stop service provider to support their market entry and successful growth in Japan, from pre-clinical and clinical, to approval, and sales & marketing.
As the world’s third largest pharmaceutical market with progressive healthcare policies that allow for the accelerated approval of innovative drugs, Japan remains a very attractive market for foreign companies. CMIC Group is the first company to offer contract research organization (CRO) services in Japan for over 30 years now. With expanded services and industry expertise, CMIC can serve as the ideal partner for foreign companies looking for a leading one-stop service provider to support their market entry and successful growth in Japan, from pre-clinical and clinical, to approval, and sales & marketing.
