For nearly fifty years, Nippon PMAC has been creating comfortable spaces that are friendly to both people and the environment with their prefabricated air conditioning systems. We speak to president, Shiro Okazaki, to learn more about the company’s products, such as PMAC, a highly efficient, environmentally friendly air conditioning system using heat pump technology.
For nearly fifty years, Nippon PMAC has been creating comfortable spaces that are friendly to both people and the environment with their prefabricated air conditioning systems. We speak to president, Shiro Okazaki, to learn more about the company’s products, such as PMAC, a highly efficient, environmentally friendly air conditioning system using heat pump technology.
Kiso-Jiban Consultants is the world’s leading geo-technical consulting firm, which has been involved in more than 6,000 overseas projects specializing in foundation engineering and soil mechanics. The green projects that Kiso- Jiban Consultants are currently working on include offshore wind and geothermal power generation, surveys and conservation studies of flora and fauna, and the creation of green infrastructure. In this interview, president, Yoshiyuki Yagiura, explains that the company aims to contribute to the development of Asian countries by linking best-practice sustainability with the development of conventional engineering.
Kiso-Jiban Consultants is the world’s leading geo-technical consulting firm, which has been involved in more than 6,000 overseas projects specializing in foundation engineering and soil mechanics. The green projects that Kiso- Jiban Consultants are currently working on include offshore wind and geothermal power generation, surveys and conservation studies of flora and fauna, and the creation of green infrastructure. In this interview, president, Yoshiyuki Yagiura, explains that the company aims to contribute to the development of Asian countries by linking best-practice sustainability with the development of conventional engineering.
Since its establishment in 1956, Hasegawa Kogyo has climbed to the top of its industry to become Japan’s largest ladder manufacturer. In this interview, president Yasumasa Hasegawa, gives more insight into the company’s popular products, such as Lucano, which is being used in Louis Vuitton shops around the world. Whilst the company’s core business is industrial ladders, it has in recent years expanded into the furniture market as well as the landscaping and gardening market with their internationally popular tripod ladders.
Since its establishment in 1956, Hasegawa Kogyo has climbed to the top of its industry to become Japan’s largest ladder manufacturer. In this interview, president Yasumasa Hasegawa, gives more insight into the company’s popular products, such as Lucano, which is being used in Louis Vuitton shops around the world. Whilst the company’s core business is industrial ladders, it has in recent years expanded into the furniture market as well as the landscaping and gardening market with their internationally popular tripod ladders.
No company survives for 130 years without the ability to adapt and innovate, and this is never truer than for Asanuma, the Japanese construction company proving as resilient as the structures it builds. Japan’s unique seismic geology provides serious challenges for the domestic construction industry, and the country’s aging infrastructure requires increased maintenance and repair work. Asanuma uses all of its experience to ensure the safety of its projects as it leads this rebuilding of Japan’s infrastructure, and president Makoto Asanuma recognizes that construction must pivot towards more ecological practices in order to help Japan to become carbon neutral by 2050.
No company survives for 130 years without the ability to adapt and innovate, and this is never truer than for Asanuma, the Japanese construction company proving as resilient as the structures it builds. Japan’s unique seismic geology provides serious challenges for the domestic construction industry, and the country’s aging infrastructure requires increased maintenance and repair work. Asanuma uses all of its experience to ensure the safety of its projects as it leads this rebuilding of Japan’s infrastructure, and president Makoto Asanuma recognizes that construction must pivot towards more ecological practices in order to help Japan to become carbon neutral by 2050.
Since its establishment in 1963, Yachiyo Engineering Co., Ltd. has contributed to the development of social infrastructure and shared their technology and engineering expertise to more than 150 countries worldwide, to achieve the ultimate goal of improving the quality of people's lives and society as a whole. We speak with president Hanaoka Norio to find out more about the company and its global projects.
Since its establishment in 1963, Yachiyo Engineering Co., Ltd. has contributed to the development of social infrastructure and shared their technology and engineering expertise to more than 150 countries worldwide, to achieve the ultimate goal of improving the quality of people's lives and society as a whole. We speak with president Hanaoka Norio to find out more about the company and its global projects.
Given Japan’s proneness to natural disasters, fire prevention and safety is of the utmost importance, which is why the Nippon Nation has some of the strictest standards in the world. Established in 1918, Hochiki Corporation was the first company in Japan to install fire alarms back in 1920, and has played a pioneering role in fire safety and prevention over the past century. In this interview, president and CEO, Akio Yamagata, discusses the company’s market-leading solutions covering fire alarm systems, fire-extinguishing systems, information and communication systems and security systems, as well as the company’s growing international reputation.
Given Japan’s proneness to natural disasters, fire prevention and safety is of the utmost importance, which is why the Nippon Nation has some of the strictest standards in the world. Established in 1918, Hochiki Corporation was the first company in Japan to install fire alarms back in 1920, and has played a pioneering role in fire safety and prevention over the past century. In this interview, president and CEO, Akio Yamagata, discusses the company’s market-leading solutions covering fire alarm systems, fire-extinguishing systems, information and communication systems and security systems, as well as the company’s growing international reputation.
The shift towards a carbon-free society and a growing shortage of labor due to an aging population are two of the major challenges that have prompted a major restructuring of the housing construction sector in Japan – where housing technology and equipment developer, EPCO, is helping the industry to address these issues head on. With its core business focused on designing and manufacturing highly efficient water, drainage and electrical equipment based on its many years of experience, EPCO also supports the design of energy-saving equipment required for next-generation housing, such as solar power technology and lithium storage batteries. We sat down with president of EPCO, Yoshiyuki Iwasaki, who gave more details on the company’s operations, as well as its five-stage value chain system that underlies its business.
The shift towards a carbon-free society and a growing shortage of labor due to an aging population are two of the major challenges that have prompted a major restructuring of the housing construction sector in Japan – where housing technology and equipment developer, EPCO, is helping the industry to address these issues head on. With its core business focused on designing and manufacturing highly efficient water, drainage and electrical equipment based on its many years of experience, EPCO also supports the design of energy-saving equipment required for next-generation housing, such as solar power technology and lithium storage batteries. We sat down with president of EPCO, Yoshiyuki Iwasaki, who gave more details on the company’s operations, as well as its five-stage value chain system that underlies its business.
Full-scale entry into the Semiconductor Business in China (strengthening the sales organization between Japan, the U.S., and China). GSI Creos Corporation stablished a new business base in the Chinese market by partnered with the world's Major manufacturing company (U.S.) of high-function sealing materials (O-ring) for semiconductor-manufacturing equipment and started sales
Full-scale entry into the Semiconductor Business in China (strengthening the sales organization between Japan, the U.S., and China). GSI Creos Corporation stablished a new business base in the Chinese market by partnered with the world's Major manufacturing company (U.S.) of high-function sealing materials (O-ring) for semiconductor-manufacturing equipment and started sales
Hashimoto Gumi is a general construction firm that handles a large range of projects, from public, residential, factory and office buildings, to civil engineering projects such as the construction of bridges, roads, and industrial parks. We speak with president, Masanori Hashimoto, to learn more about the company’s operations, projects and plans for the future.
Hashimoto Gumi is a general construction firm that handles a large range of projects, from public, residential, factory and office buildings, to civil engineering projects such as the construction of bridges, roads, and industrial parks. We speak with president, Masanori Hashimoto, to learn more about the company’s operations, projects and plans for the future.
Established in 1948, Kawaguchi Group, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in a range of activities: manufacture and sales of agricultural and packaging materials (Riverd Corporation Inc.); electrical machinery and equipment manufacturing, import and sales of agricultural materials, and import and sales of pet food (Riverd USA Inc.); and crop and cultivation sales (Riverd Field Agricultural Corporation Inc). We speak with Riverd Corporation Inc. president, Daisuke Kawaguchi, to learn more about the Group’s different divisions and how it has created synergies between them to offer its clients the best solutions. “Getting the best out of our products and technologies through our experience is our monozukuri style,” he explains.
Established in 1948, Kawaguchi Group, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in a range of activities: manufacture and sales of agricultural and packaging materials (Riverd Corporation Inc.); electrical machinery and equipment manufacturing, import and sales of agricultural materials, and import and sales of pet food (Riverd USA Inc.); and crop and cultivation sales (Riverd Field Agricultural Corporation Inc). We speak with Riverd Corporation Inc. president, Daisuke Kawaguchi, to learn more about the Group’s different divisions and how it has created synergies between them to offer its clients the best solutions. “Getting the best out of our products and technologies through our experience is our monozukuri style,” he explains.
