Under its 2030 Vision, Honda Lock aims to find new global partners while diversifying its product offering, which includes developing parts and components for the electronic, hybrid and fuel cell vehicles that will become the dominant fixtures on the road in the years to come. We spoke with president, Noboru Takahashi, to learn more about the company’s history, culture, products and strategy for the future, as well as about its international operations.
Under its 2030 Vision, Honda Lock aims to find new global partners while diversifying its product offering, which includes developing parts and components for the electronic, hybrid and fuel cell vehicles that will become the dominant fixtures on the road in the years to come. We spoke with president, Noboru Takahashi, to learn more about the company’s history, culture, products and strategy for the future, as well as about its international operations.
Located in Osaka, Japan, New-Era has been a reputed parts supplier to the automotive industry for eight decades. In this interview, New-Era president, Hiroshi Miyashita, explains how the company is shifting more focus to the two other high-potential areas of its business: power supply and factory automation equipment, while continuing to supply high-quality automotive electrical parts to aftermarkets around the world.
Located in Osaka, Japan, New-Era has been a reputed parts supplier to the automotive industry for eight decades. In this interview, New-Era president, Hiroshi Miyashita, explains how the company is shifting more focus to the two other high-potential areas of its business: power supply and factory automation equipment, while continuing to supply high-quality automotive electrical parts to aftermarkets around the world.
As the needs of automobile manufacturers have become increasingly diversified, there is an increasing demand that the resistance welder used in production be smaller, lighter, and faster. For more than half a century, Denyo Kogyo has responded to the ever-changing needs of the automobile industry, providing cutting-edge technology in resistance welders for leading manufacturers in Japan and around the world. In this interview, president, Akio Nakamura, explains how Denyo Kogyo has embarked in two major fields of R&D in response to the materials revolution in the industry, and the trend towards making cars lighter and more fuel efficient.
As the needs of automobile manufacturers have become increasingly diversified, there is an increasing demand that the resistance welder used in production be smaller, lighter, and faster. For more than half a century, Denyo Kogyo has responded to the ever-changing needs of the automobile industry, providing cutting-edge technology in resistance welders for leading manufacturers in Japan and around the world. In this interview, president, Akio Nakamura, explains how Denyo Kogyo has embarked in two major fields of R&D in response to the materials revolution in the industry, and the trend towards making cars lighter and more fuel efficient.
YAMAWA delivers high-precision threading tools based on its long-cultivated manufacturing technologies.
YAMAWA delivers high-precision threading tools based on its long-cultivated manufacturing technologies.
For 60 years, Asahi Denso has been a vital cog in the automotives industry, supplying switches, locks, and electrical equipment used in motorcycles, marine vessels, PWCs, ATVs and snowmobiles, as well as construction, industrial and agricultural machinery.
The company is the world’s largest supplier of Axle Position Sensors, and counts leading Japanese and international motorcycle brands among its clients, namely Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Honda, Triumph, Ducati and KTM. We spoke with president, Kazuki Yamada, to learn more about the company’s products and technology, and why it is the go-to partner for these major motorcycle companies.
For 60 years, Asahi Denso has been a vital cog in the automotives industry, supplying switches, locks, and electrical equipment used in motorcycles, marine vessels, PWCs, ATVs and snowmobiles, as well as construction, industrial and agricultural machinery.
The company is the world’s largest supplier of Axle Position Sensors, and counts leading Japanese and international motorcycle brands among its clients, namely Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Honda, Triumph, Ducati and KTM. We spoke with president, Kazuki Yamada, to learn more about the company’s products and technology, and why it is the go-to partner for these major motorcycle companies.
For close to 90 years, Nagata Auto Parts has practiced continuous innovation and utilization of the most advanced technology to meet and exceed its customers’ needs and expectations. Adopting the Japanese monozukuri manufacturing philosophy, Nagata develops a range of high-quality auto-parts for major automobile makers in Japan and abroad, including body parts, hinges and fuel filler doors. In this interview, president, Kazuhisa Nagata, gives his take on the Japanese automotive industry, explains more about Nagata’s products and technology, and discusses the company’s overseas operations, particularly its growing presence in the Indian market.
For close to 90 years, Nagata Auto Parts has practiced continuous innovation and utilization of the most advanced technology to meet and exceed its customers’ needs and expectations. Adopting the Japanese monozukuri manufacturing philosophy, Nagata develops a range of high-quality auto-parts for major automobile makers in Japan and abroad, including body parts, hinges and fuel filler doors. In this interview, president, Kazuhisa Nagata, gives his take on the Japanese automotive industry, explains more about Nagata’s products and technology, and discusses the company’s overseas operations, particularly its growing presence in the Indian market.
Established in 1952, FUJICO has built its success upon technological innovation aimed at “making the impossible possible”. The company’s founder, Hidesuke Yamamoto, developed a groundbreaking repair technology for ingot molds used in steel manufacturing that allowed the molds to be reutilized, leading to a major reduction in environmental waste. Since then, the company has continued to develop unique technologies for the betterment of industry, environment and society, providing its clients with quality solutions far superior to those of its competitors. We spoke with president, Toshiaki Hagio, to learn more about the company and its technologies, such as its CPC process (Continuous Pouring process for Cladding), which is a composite casting method used to manufacture rolling mill rolls and rollers for the steel industry.
Established in 1952, FUJICO has built its success upon technological innovation aimed at “making the impossible possible”. The company’s founder, Hidesuke Yamamoto, developed a groundbreaking repair technology for ingot molds used in steel manufacturing that allowed the molds to be reutilized, leading to a major reduction in environmental waste. Since then, the company has continued to develop unique technologies for the betterment of industry, environment and society, providing its clients with quality solutions far superior to those of its competitors. We spoke with president, Toshiaki Hagio, to learn more about the company and its technologies, such as its CPC process (Continuous Pouring process for Cladding), which is a composite casting method used to manufacture rolling mill rolls and rollers for the steel industry.
Fuji Seiko (Bellows) Co., Ltd. – which counts Toyota, Honda, Isuzu, Suzuki, Panasonic, TOTO, LIXIL, MHI, JAXA, and Japan’s Ministry of Defence among its clients – develops thermostats, thermal valves and constant flow valves that contribute to water saving, as well as rocket parts, mainly for the automotive, housing and aerospace industries. One of the areas that Fuji Seiko is currently focusing on is water saving technology based on flow control. In recent years, the importance of water resources has increased around the world, and Fuji Seiko’s water saving technologies and products can make a significant contribution to water conservation. We speak with president, Hideo Ando, to learn more about the company’s rich past, innovation-driven present and ambitious plans for the future.
Fuji Seiko (Bellows) Co., Ltd. – which counts Toyota, Honda, Isuzu, Suzuki, Panasonic, TOTO, LIXIL, MHI, JAXA, and Japan’s Ministry of Defence among its clients – develops thermostats, thermal valves and constant flow valves that contribute to water saving, as well as rocket parts, mainly for the automotive, housing and aerospace industries. One of the areas that Fuji Seiko is currently focusing on is water saving technology based on flow control. In recent years, the importance of water resources has increased around the world, and Fuji Seiko’s water saving technologies and products can make a significant contribution to water conservation. We speak with president, Hideo Ando, to learn more about the company’s rich past, innovation-driven present and ambitious plans for the future.
A renowned global leader in the manufacturing of automotive gears using forging technology, O-OKA has placed itself ahead of the curve with the development of high-precision EV parts. We sit down with president, Yoshinori Ooka, who explains that, looking towards the future with the emergence of electric vehicles (EVs), O-OKA has already taken huge strides forward by collaborating with its European partners to develop high-precision EV parts aimed at reducing the noise of moving gears.
A renowned global leader in the manufacturing of automotive gears using forging technology, O-OKA has placed itself ahead of the curve with the development of high-precision EV parts. We sit down with president, Yoshinori Ooka, who explains that, looking towards the future with the emergence of electric vehicles (EVs), O-OKA has already taken huge strides forward by collaborating with its European partners to develop high-precision EV parts aimed at reducing the noise of moving gears.
