With a global value set to exceed $800 billion by 2027, the fast accelerating electric vehicle market is expected to explode over the next decade. Asia-Pacific is set to be the highest revenue contributor to that figure, meaning Japan’s automotive parts industry, alongside its renowned car manufacturing industry, is well placed to capitalize on this modern transport revolution. SPK Corporation, a trading company specializing in automotive parts, is one such Japanese firm which is already strategizing ahead for this future growth. We speak with president Kyoichiro Oki to learn more about the company, its operation and ambitious plans for the future, such as the expansion of its new GSPEK Premium brand globally.
With a global value set to exceed $800 billion by 2027, the fast accelerating electric vehicle market is expected to explode over the next decade. Asia-Pacific is set to be the highest revenue contributor to that figure, meaning Japan’s automotive parts industry, alongside its renowned car manufacturing industry, is well placed to capitalize on this modern transport revolution. SPK Corporation, a trading company specializing in automotive parts, is one such Japanese firm which is already strategizing ahead for this future growth. We speak with president Kyoichiro Oki to learn more about the company, its operation and ambitious plans for the future, such as the expansion of its new GSPEK Premium brand globally.
As the consortium leader of Japan’s Secure Reliable Drone (SRD) project, a government-launched initiative to strengthen the Japanese drone industry, ACSL will begin marketing a new small aerial photography drone equipped with a one touch switchable camera in Q3 2021.
As the consortium leader of Japan’s Secure Reliable Drone (SRD) project, a government-launched initiative to strengthen the Japanese drone industry, ACSL will begin marketing a new small aerial photography drone equipped with a one touch switchable camera in Q3 2021.
In this interview for The Worldfolio, Mr. Hiroyasu Sato, Chief Portfolio Manager of Japan Growth Opportunity at SuMi Trust, discusses the transformations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic on Japan’s industrial structure and explains why ‘today’ is a key moment for investors seeking to capitalize on the changes occurring in Japanese society.
In this interview for The Worldfolio, Mr. Hiroyasu Sato, Chief Portfolio Manager of Japan Growth Opportunity at SuMi Trust, discusses the transformations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic on Japan’s industrial structure and explains why ‘today’ is a key moment for investors seeking to capitalize on the changes occurring in Japanese society.
As a responsible institution investor, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management, Japan’s largest fiduciary, is identifying the changes occurring in Japanese society to offer international clients investment opportunities.
As a responsible institution investor, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management, Japan’s largest fiduciary, is identifying the changes occurring in Japanese society to offer international clients investment opportunities.
J-Oil Mills offers healthy and sustainable ingredients, that serve as the base for a wide variety of foods, and through their alliance with Upfield, they’ve entered the growing domestic dairy alternative PBF market with the global brand Violife. In this interview, Mr. Hachiuma explains how they can reduce usage of raw materials and edible oils with their product Cho Toku, and their ability to create products high in vitamin K2 such as menattoTM, carefully selecting and ensuring their highest quality.
J-Oil Mills offers healthy and sustainable ingredients, that serve as the base for a wide variety of foods, and through their alliance with Upfield, they’ve entered the growing domestic dairy alternative PBF market with the global brand Violife. In this interview, Mr. Hachiuma explains how they can reduce usage of raw materials and edible oils with their product Cho Toku, and their ability to create products high in vitamin K2 such as menattoTM, carefully selecting and ensuring their highest quality.
Maruwa Corporation is a flexible printed circuits (FPC) specialized manufacturer. Mr. Shibata talks about their latest projects; the “Fab-Light" cooperative system network of venture companies and SME’s, as well as their acquisition of the patent for the "MASIA" touch feeling creation device and how they’re adapting FPC to the demand of the EV industry and 5G/6G.
Maruwa Corporation is a flexible printed circuits (FPC) specialized manufacturer. Mr. Shibata talks about their latest projects; the “Fab-Light" cooperative system network of venture companies and SME’s, as well as their acquisition of the patent for the "MASIA" touch feeling creation device and how they’re adapting FPC to the demand of the EV industry and 5G/6G.
Nantsune, the Japanese market leader in meat slicing equipment and the No.1 meat slicer manufacturer in the Asian market, is looking to bring its products to a larger global customer base. We speak with president, Tsuneyuki Minami, to gain his insight into the food machinery industry and emerging topics such as automation and robotics within the sector. Mr. Minami also explains more about Nantsune, its products and its strategy for the future.
Nantsune, the Japanese market leader in meat slicing equipment and the No.1 meat slicer manufacturer in the Asian market, is looking to bring its products to a larger global customer base. We speak with president, Tsuneyuki Minami, to gain his insight into the food machinery industry and emerging topics such as automation and robotics within the sector. Mr. Minami also explains more about Nantsune, its products and its strategy for the future.
Since its establishment in 1959, TGK has become a leading manufacturer of automotive and car air-conditioning parts. With the world seeing an increase in car use and global temperatures, TGK is helping ensure drivers keep a cool head when they need it most. In this interview, President Hitoshi Kiyomiya discusses TGK’s history, along with its future in a world soon to be dominated by electric and CASE vehicles.
Since its establishment in 1959, TGK has become a leading manufacturer of automotive and car air-conditioning parts. With the world seeing an increase in car use and global temperatures, TGK is helping ensure drivers keep a cool head when they need it most. In this interview, President Hitoshi Kiyomiya discusses TGK’s history, along with its future in a world soon to be dominated by electric and CASE vehicles.
Mitsui Matsushima Holdings (MMH) has shifted from coal to acquire a diverse range of businesses that all share two things in common: the monozukuri manufacturing philosophy and the ability to meet market demands with niche technologies. We speak with president, Taishi Yoshioka, who discusses MMH’s evolution over the past few years, as well as some of the companies it has acquired, including Nippon Straw, Sansei Denshi and Clean Surface Technology.
Mitsui Matsushima Holdings (MMH) has shifted from coal to acquire a diverse range of businesses that all share two things in common: the monozukuri manufacturing philosophy and the ability to meet market demands with niche technologies. We speak with president, Taishi Yoshioka, who discusses MMH’s evolution over the past few years, as well as some of the companies it has acquired, including Nippon Straw, Sansei Denshi and Clean Surface Technology.
Okumura engineering supplies high-quality valves for a wide range of industries. In this interview, Mr. Shinichi Okumura talks about how they have installed IoT in their valves and are currently working on the development of the valves for liquid hydrogen, a project that has been selected by the METI (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry) of Japan to be subsidized by the industry support project.
Okumura engineering supplies high-quality valves for a wide range of industries. In this interview, Mr. Shinichi Okumura talks about how they have installed IoT in their valves and are currently working on the development of the valves for liquid hydrogen, a project that has been selected by the METI (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry) of Japan to be subsidized by the industry support project.
