For 75 years, Sanko has played a key role in international supply chains by focusing on innovation and originality to provide the highest-quality chemical products. The company recognizes the niches in the global chemical industry, and plugs these gaps with forward-thinking solutions on which industries ranging from automotive to electronics and information paper rely. In this interview, president, Yoshiyuki Takaki, explains more about how Sanko has also developed environmentally friendly color developers for thermal paper, a move towards more sustainable products which reflects a wider trend to make products safer for end users and more recyclable in the information paper industry.
For 75 years, Sanko has played a key role in international supply chains by focusing on innovation and originality to provide the highest-quality chemical products. The company recognizes the niches in the global chemical industry, and plugs these gaps with forward-thinking solutions on which industries ranging from automotive to electronics and information paper rely. In this interview, president, Yoshiyuki Takaki, explains more about how Sanko has also developed environmentally friendly color developers for thermal paper, a move towards more sustainable products which reflects a wider trend to make products safer for end users and more recyclable in the information paper industry.
Conveyor belt sushi restaurants in Japan have long embraced robotics to boost turnover. Today, Suzumo Machinery is on a cultural mission to promote restaurant automation and Japanese cuisine worldwide. We speak with president, Minako Suzuki, who gives her valuable insight into Japanese food culture and explains more about Suzumo’s role in the global promotion of Japanese cuisine through its high-quality machinery.
Conveyor belt sushi restaurants in Japan have long embraced robotics to boost turnover. Today, Suzumo Machinery is on a cultural mission to promote restaurant automation and Japanese cuisine worldwide. We speak with president, Minako Suzuki, who gives her valuable insight into Japanese food culture and explains more about Suzumo’s role in the global promotion of Japanese cuisine through its high-quality machinery.
We speak with Tetsuro Monobe, president of NJT Copper Tube Corp., which is a leading manufacturer of alloy ingots, tubes and bars, and various metal products such as heat exchangers and fittings. Mr. Monobe discusses NJT’s products and their applications, and gives more insight into the company’s product development cycle.
We speak with Tetsuro Monobe, president of NJT Copper Tube Corp., which is a leading manufacturer of alloy ingots, tubes and bars, and various metal products such as heat exchangers and fittings. Mr. Monobe discusses NJT’s products and their applications, and gives more insight into the company’s product development cycle.
Niitaka offers a range of high-quality hygiene solutions for the hospitality and food industries, while its popular Kaen brand of solid fuels continues to grow globally. We speak with president, Yoshiaki Okuyama, who discusses some of Niitaka’s top-selling products and their effectiveness against Covid-19, as well as the Kaen brand that is already popular in Europe. Mr. Okuyama also stresses that the company is very open to working with global partners who could support its entrance overseas, with its range of Japanese-quality hygiene product (which include bleach/disinfecting agents, dishwashing detergent, alcohol disinfectants, hand washing soap, and cleaning agents for restaurant, stores and food factories) holding great potential for sales expansion on the global market.
Niitaka offers a range of high-quality hygiene solutions for the hospitality and food industries, while its popular Kaen brand of solid fuels continues to grow globally. We speak with president, Yoshiaki Okuyama, who discusses some of Niitaka’s top-selling products and their effectiveness against Covid-19, as well as the Kaen brand that is already popular in Europe. Mr. Okuyama also stresses that the company is very open to working with global partners who could support its entrance overseas, with its range of Japanese-quality hygiene product (which include bleach/disinfecting agents, dishwashing detergent, alcohol disinfectants, hand washing soap, and cleaning agents for restaurant, stores and food factories) holding great potential for sales expansion on the global market.
A leading manufacturer of precision equipment, instruments and pipes for a range of industries, Futaku (Futa-Q) believes that man, material, machine and method comprise the core of manufacturing. The combination of these four elements and advanced skills results in the establishment of the expertise of Futaku, which means 29 in Japanese. The formula ‘4M + S = 29’ represents this Futa-Q philosophy. We sat down with president, Ryozo Futaku, to learn more about Futa-Q’s products and their wide range of applications, including in the medical and semiconductor industries.
A leading manufacturer of precision equipment, instruments and pipes for a range of industries, Futaku (Futa-Q) believes that man, material, machine and method comprise the core of manufacturing. The combination of these four elements and advanced skills results in the establishment of the expertise of Futaku, which means 29 in Japanese. The formula ‘4M + S = 29’ represents this Futa-Q philosophy. We sat down with president, Ryozo Futaku, to learn more about Futa-Q’s products and their wide range of applications, including in the medical and semiconductor industries.
The Kuriyama Group specializes mainly in the sales and application of rubber and plastic components for corporate customers in not only Japan but also overseas. We spoke with president Hironobu Nose to learn more about the company and its operations, as well as its strategy to reach more global customers with its superior quality products.
The Kuriyama Group specializes mainly in the sales and application of rubber and plastic components for corporate customers in not only Japan but also overseas. We spoke with president Hironobu Nose to learn more about the company and its operations, as well as its strategy to reach more global customers with its superior quality products.
The Worldfolio sits down with Yoshiharu Matsuura, President of PIP Co., Ltd., to discuss the company’s business and products, which include a wide range of popular wellness brands.
The Worldfolio sits down with Yoshiharu Matsuura, President of PIP Co., Ltd., to discuss the company’s business and products, which include a wide range of popular wellness brands.
Osaka Titanium Technologies Co., Ltd. is a Japanese non-ferrous metal manufacturing company, which is one of the world's largest producers of titanium sponge. We speak with president Yasuaki Sugizaki, who gives his insight into the titanium industry and the growing applications for the company’s products, such as in the automotive and aerospace industries.
Osaka Titanium Technologies Co., Ltd. is a Japanese non-ferrous metal manufacturing company, which is one of the world's largest producers of titanium sponge. We speak with president Yasuaki Sugizaki, who gives his insight into the titanium industry and the growing applications for the company’s products, such as in the automotive and aerospace industries.
Since its establishment, Fukae Kasei has specialized in the manufacturing of plastic laboratory equipment for life science research, which it supplies to labs worldwide through its globally renowned Watson brand. Moving forward, by leveraging its long-cultivated monozukuri technologies and the experience gained from working with researchers and clients at the cutting-edge of life science research, Fukae Kasei aims to diversify into new fields such as micro-technology and the development of micro-scale products for the life science, medical and other industries. As such, the company is seeking to strengthen its collaboration with international partners that share a similar vision, including universities, research institutions and other companies. We speak to president Shoichi Kimura to learn more about the company, its products and its plans for the future.
Since its establishment, Fukae Kasei has specialized in the manufacturing of plastic laboratory equipment for life science research, which it supplies to labs worldwide through its globally renowned Watson brand. Moving forward, by leveraging its long-cultivated monozukuri technologies and the experience gained from working with researchers and clients at the cutting-edge of life science research, Fukae Kasei aims to diversify into new fields such as micro-technology and the development of micro-scale products for the life science, medical and other industries. As such, the company is seeking to strengthen its collaboration with international partners that share a similar vision, including universities, research institutions and other companies. We speak to president Shoichi Kimura to learn more about the company, its products and its plans for the future.
Through automation, leading global healthcare company NIPRO is focused on increasing the volume while lowering the cost of supply to the international medical industry. We speak with president Sano Yoshihiko, who explains how NIPRO’s ongoing investment in automation has not only increased its ability to create volume, but also its ability to effectively integrate its products and global business units, which hire 33,000 employees worldwide. Mr. Yoshihiko also gives more info on NIPRO's strategy in the international market, with dialysis treatment in the US being a target focus for the company, whose dialyzer machines have been a key product in the US market.
Through automation, leading global healthcare company NIPRO is focused on increasing the volume while lowering the cost of supply to the international medical industry. We speak with president Sano Yoshihiko, who explains how NIPRO’s ongoing investment in automation has not only increased its ability to create volume, but also its ability to effectively integrate its products and global business units, which hire 33,000 employees worldwide. Mr. Yoshihiko also gives more info on NIPRO's strategy in the international market, with dialysis treatment in the US being a target focus for the company, whose dialyzer machines have been a key product in the US market.
