Kureha Corporation is a leading global manufacturer of specialty chemicals, polymers and agrichemicals for the automotive, agriculture and food packaging industries. Kureha has always sought to grow together with society utilizing the unique technological capabilities that it has cultivated since its foundation in 1944. In this interview, president, Yutaka Kobayashi, gives more insight into the company, its products and their applications; and also explains how Kureha continues to innovate to meet the lastest demands of industry and society. As Mr. Kobayashi explains, Kureha’s business is based on three core pillars: “produce original technology, have the world's leading technology, and cater to niche and highly specialized markets.”
Kureha Corporation is a leading global manufacturer of specialty chemicals, polymers and agrichemicals for the automotive, agriculture and food packaging industries. Kureha has always sought to grow together with society utilizing the unique technological capabilities that it has cultivated since its foundation in 1944. In this interview, president, Yutaka Kobayashi, gives more insight into the company, its products and their applications; and also explains how Kureha continues to innovate to meet the lastest demands of industry and society. As Mr. Kobayashi explains, Kureha’s business is based on three core pillars: “produce original technology, have the world's leading technology, and cater to niche and highly specialized markets.”
Performing an often unseen yet essential role, Aoyama Seisakusho provides fastening systems to the world’s leading car brands, offering unbeatable safety, quality and performance and a proud zero-defect record. In this interview, president, Yukiyoshi Aoyama, explains how the company’s technology continues to evolve in tandem with the rapid changes and demands of the automotive industry thanks to Aoyama Seisakusho’s ceaseless pursuit of innovation.
Performing an often unseen yet essential role, Aoyama Seisakusho provides fastening systems to the world’s leading car brands, offering unbeatable safety, quality and performance and a proud zero-defect record. In this interview, president, Yukiyoshi Aoyama, explains how the company’s technology continues to evolve in tandem with the rapid changes and demands of the automotive industry thanks to Aoyama Seisakusho’s ceaseless pursuit of innovation.
Ogura Jewel Industry Co., Ltd. has maintained a dominant position as a precision manufacturer of jewels, non-ferrous metals and metals since the company was founded in 1894. Specializing in a high level of micro machining and nanometer technology, Ogura is one of the strongest SMEs in Japan. We had a deep discussion with Kyotaro Ogura, the current president of Ogura, regarding the Japanese manufacturing industry and the company’s dominance in the market.
Ogura Jewel Industry Co., Ltd. has maintained a dominant position as a precision manufacturer of jewels, non-ferrous metals and metals since the company was founded in 1894. Specializing in a high level of micro machining and nanometer technology, Ogura is one of the strongest SMEs in Japan. We had a deep discussion with Kyotaro Ogura, the current president of Ogura, regarding the Japanese manufacturing industry and the company’s dominance in the market.
Toyo Tanso was the first company in the world to mass produce isotropic graphite back in 1974 and today its high-quality graphite products are used across a wide range of industries, including semiconductors and automotives. We sat down with president Naotaka Kondo to learn more about the company's products and their applications, such as CNovel, which is used in the production of fuel cell batteries. Mr. Kondo also gives his insight into the current state of the semiconductor and automotive industries, explains how Toyo Tanso continues to thrive amid the pandemic, and discusses how the company's innovation is driven by the tireless quest "to produce something that is not found anywhere in the world.”
Toyo Tanso was the first company in the world to mass produce isotropic graphite back in 1974 and today its high-quality graphite products are used across a wide range of industries, including semiconductors and automotives. We sat down with president Naotaka Kondo to learn more about the company's products and their applications, such as CNovel, which is used in the production of fuel cell batteries. Mr. Kondo also gives his insight into the current state of the semiconductor and automotive industries, explains how Toyo Tanso continues to thrive amid the pandemic, and discusses how the company's innovation is driven by the tireless quest "to produce something that is not found anywhere in the world.”
In this interview for The Worldfolio, Mitsuhiro Matsumoto, President of Kehin Ramtech, explains how his company deals with the challenges faced by conventional facing cathodes and describes why his firm is gaining attention from international solar manufacturers.
In this interview for The Worldfolio, Mitsuhiro Matsumoto, President of Kehin Ramtech, explains how his company deals with the challenges faced by conventional facing cathodes and describes why his firm is gaining attention from international solar manufacturers.
Tsukiboshi Manufacturing Co., Ltd., founded in 1947 in Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture, began its history with the manufacturing of spokes for bicycle and two-wheeled carts. Thereafter, it has developed to encompass new fields with its cold-forming technology. Tsukiboshi is now a company with a great corporate philosophy aimed at attaining further growth. We interviewed Mr. Wataru Uchimoto, the President and grandson of the founder, about the details of the company, related industries and Tsukiboshi’s corporate philosophy.
Tsukiboshi Manufacturing Co., Ltd., founded in 1947 in Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture, began its history with the manufacturing of spokes for bicycle and two-wheeled carts. Thereafter, it has developed to encompass new fields with its cold-forming technology. Tsukiboshi is now a company with a great corporate philosophy aimed at attaining further growth. We interviewed Mr. Wataru Uchimoto, the President and grandson of the founder, about the details of the company, related industries and Tsukiboshi’s corporate philosophy.
With almost a century of history in innovation, Kurota began its engagement with the Japanese automobile industry in its nascent post-war period. Ever since then, the company has progressed in line with the advancements of the automotive industry, supplying high-performing aluminium brake pistons and engine components to leading Japanese, European and American clients. We sat down with president Toshihiro Kuroda to learn more about the company’s operations and how, by leveraging its long-standing experience working with major brands, such as AISIN, ADVICS, BOSCH and HITACHI, Kurota is developing state-of-the-art components for electronic and hybrid vehicles.
With almost a century of history in innovation, Kurota began its engagement with the Japanese automobile industry in its nascent post-war period. Ever since then, the company has progressed in line with the advancements of the automotive industry, supplying high-performing aluminium brake pistons and engine components to leading Japanese, European and American clients. We sat down with president Toshihiro Kuroda to learn more about the company’s operations and how, by leveraging its long-standing experience working with major brands, such as AISIN, ADVICS, BOSCH and HITACHI, Kurota is developing state-of-the-art components for electronic and hybrid vehicles.
Founded in 1973, READ Co., LTD. started out producing diamond tools, before diversifying their products into high-precision processing tools, diamond wires, grinding and polishing tools, and adsorption plates. Through focusing on the high-quality control system, READ Co., LTD. has gained customer trust with their original and self-developed technologies. We talked with the president of the company, Yosuke Nabeya, to further discuss the importance of engineers, the company’s growth strategy, and the relevant industries.
Founded in 1973, READ Co., LTD. started out producing diamond tools, before diversifying their products into high-precision processing tools, diamond wires, grinding and polishing tools, and adsorption plates. Through focusing on the high-quality control system, READ Co., LTD. has gained customer trust with their original and self-developed technologies. We talked with the president of the company, Yosuke Nabeya, to further discuss the importance of engineers, the company’s growth strategy, and the relevant industries.
With various operations in the business areas of extrusion equipment, synthetic fiber equipment, synthetic fiber gear pumps, precision equipment components, power-saving devices, solvent adsorption equipment, seawater desalination equipment, and dialysis equipment, Kyowa Fine Tech Co., Ltd. has expanded into various manufacturing industries with the goal of gaining the trust of society by providing customers with the equipment they can rely on to deliver true satisfaction. We had a talk with the current president, Muneyuki Hashimoto, to understand his point of view on the company and the industry related to Kyowa Fine Tech Co., Ltd.
With various operations in the business areas of extrusion equipment, synthetic fiber equipment, synthetic fiber gear pumps, precision equipment components, power-saving devices, solvent adsorption equipment, seawater desalination equipment, and dialysis equipment, Kyowa Fine Tech Co., Ltd. has expanded into various manufacturing industries with the goal of gaining the trust of society by providing customers with the equipment they can rely on to deliver true satisfaction. We had a talk with the current president, Muneyuki Hashimoto, to understand his point of view on the company and the industry related to Kyowa Fine Tech Co., Ltd.
Established in December 1954 as a manufacturer of cutting tools, NS TOOL has a focus on pioneering the technology related with high precision machines and has created a very strong competitive advantage in the market. We had a talk with president, Hiroji Goto, to discuss Japanese monozukuri, the competitive global manufacturing industry, and NS TOOL itself.
Established in December 1954 as a manufacturer of cutting tools, NS TOOL has a focus on pioneering the technology related with high precision machines and has created a very strong competitive advantage in the market. We had a talk with president, Hiroji Goto, to discuss Japanese monozukuri, the competitive global manufacturing industry, and NS TOOL itself.
