In this interview for The Worldfolio, Hiroshi Shoda, CEO of The Shoda Company, a leading CNC router manufacturer, explains the competitive advantages of the company’s product line-up and his strategy to take the firm to the number 1 spot on the CNC router market.
In this interview for The Worldfolio, Hiroshi Shoda, CEO of The Shoda Company, a leading CNC router manufacturer, explains the competitive advantages of the company’s product line-up and his strategy to take the firm to the number 1 spot on the CNC router market.
We speak with Ryutaro Kotaki, President and CEO of SATO Holdings Corporation, a global provider of auto-ID solutions that are Powered On Site.
We speak with Ryutaro Kotaki, President and CEO of SATO Holdings Corporation, a global provider of auto-ID solutions that are Powered On Site.
In this interview, Hitachi Construction Machinery (HCM) president, Kotaro Hirano, explains how the company is contributing to making construction a greener industry through the utilization of new technologies in its machinery. Mr. Hirano also discusses HCM’s international strategy amid the rapid growth of urbanization projects around the world. HCM already has a prominent presence in the US and Asia, where its reputation for high-quality and industry-leading technology has set it apart from competitors. For Mr. Hirano, the reputed ‘Made in Japan’ brand gives Japanese construction machinery manufacturers an edge over competitors on the international market.
In this interview, Hitachi Construction Machinery (HCM) president, Kotaro Hirano, explains how the company is contributing to making construction a greener industry through the utilization of new technologies in its machinery. Mr. Hirano also discusses HCM’s international strategy amid the rapid growth of urbanization projects around the world. HCM already has a prominent presence in the US and Asia, where its reputation for high-quality and industry-leading technology has set it apart from competitors. For Mr. Hirano, the reputed ‘Made in Japan’ brand gives Japanese construction machinery manufacturers an edge over competitors on the international market.
Established in 1883, Tobishima Corporation has played a vital role in building modern Japan for almost 140 years – overseeing a diverse number of iconic projects. Today, guided by its mid-term plan focusing on digital transformation, innovation, co-creation and building a ‘Smart Solution Service’ business, Tobishima continues to undertake important civil engineering and construction projects in Japan and abroad, across Asia and in Rwanda, Africa. We speak with president Masahiro Norikyo, who explains more about the company’s operations, its technologies such as e-Sense, and how Tobishima Corporation is today at the forefront of the construction industry’s shift to Industry 4.0
Established in 1883, Tobishima Corporation has played a vital role in building modern Japan for almost 140 years – overseeing a diverse number of iconic projects. Today, guided by its mid-term plan focusing on digital transformation, innovation, co-creation and building a ‘Smart Solution Service’ business, Tobishima continues to undertake important civil engineering and construction projects in Japan and abroad, across Asia and in Rwanda, Africa. We speak with president Masahiro Norikyo, who explains more about the company’s operations, its technologies such as e-Sense, and how Tobishima Corporation is today at the forefront of the construction industry’s shift to Industry 4.0
One Japanese company set to play a major role in major infrastructure drives in both the US and Southeast Asia over the coming years is Sakai Heavy Industries, which is a leading manufacturer of road construction machinery with a long-established presence in both regions. In this interview president, Ichiro Sakai, discusses the company’s plans for the global market, as well as Sakai’s high-performing machinery, such as its vibratory pneumatic tire rollers and high-frequency vibratory rollers, which were used in the paving of San Francisco International Airport.
One Japanese company set to play a major role in major infrastructure drives in both the US and Southeast Asia over the coming years is Sakai Heavy Industries, which is a leading manufacturer of road construction machinery with a long-established presence in both regions. In this interview president, Ichiro Sakai, discusses the company’s plans for the global market, as well as Sakai’s high-performing machinery, such as its vibratory pneumatic tire rollers and high-frequency vibratory rollers, which were used in the paving of San Francisco International Airport.
Established in 1958, leading infrastructure maintenance company SHO-BOND’s first major challenge came when it was tasked with supporting the reconstruction of bridges following a devastating earthquake in 1964. Since then, SHO-BOND has played an essential role in infrastructure maintenance and seismic strengthening in Japan, during which time its unrivalled technology, solutions and products (which include injection adhesive fillings, seismic resistant devices, pipe-fitting products and anti-seismic synthetic resin materials) have continued to evolve. In this interview, president, Tatsuya Kishimoto, discusses how the company’s proven track record in successfully applying its technologies to all types of infrastructures – regardless of size, weight and location – have ensured it remains the leader in its field.
Established in 1958, leading infrastructure maintenance company SHO-BOND’s first major challenge came when it was tasked with supporting the reconstruction of bridges following a devastating earthquake in 1964. Since then, SHO-BOND has played an essential role in infrastructure maintenance and seismic strengthening in Japan, during which time its unrivalled technology, solutions and products (which include injection adhesive fillings, seismic resistant devices, pipe-fitting products and anti-seismic synthetic resin materials) have continued to evolve. In this interview, president, Tatsuya Kishimoto, discusses how the company’s proven track record in successfully applying its technologies to all types of infrastructures – regardless of size, weight and location – have ensured it remains the leader in its field.
Aizawa has positioned itself at the forefront of major innovations in the concrete industry aimed at both reducing carbon emissions and strengthening the resilience of concrete structures to aging and natural disasters. In this interview with the Worldfolio, president Yoshihiro Aizawa discusses the importance of developing new concrete solutions for a de-carbonized world, and gives more details about some of Aizawa’s products and technology that have kept the company ahead of its competitors.
Aizawa has positioned itself at the forefront of major innovations in the concrete industry aimed at both reducing carbon emissions and strengthening the resilience of concrete structures to aging and natural disasters. In this interview with the Worldfolio, president Yoshihiro Aizawa discusses the importance of developing new concrete solutions for a de-carbonized world, and gives more details about some of Aizawa’s products and technology that have kept the company ahead of its competitors.
With its operations spanning four business segments (Infrastructure Maintenance, Management, and Renovation; Natural Disaster Prevention and Mitigation; Environment; and Natural Resources and Energy), Oyo is playing a vital role in Japan’s infrastructure revitalization thanks to its state-of-the-art technologies. Pioneering digitalization in the industry, Oyo boasts one of the largest databases on underground data and geology-related surveys in the world, and aims to digitize this information to make it available in an open ICT platform accessible to other companies and industries. We speak with president, Masaru Narita, to learn more about Oyo’s operations and technology.
With its operations spanning four business segments (Infrastructure Maintenance, Management, and Renovation; Natural Disaster Prevention and Mitigation; Environment; and Natural Resources and Energy), Oyo is playing a vital role in Japan’s infrastructure revitalization thanks to its state-of-the-art technologies. Pioneering digitalization in the industry, Oyo boasts one of the largest databases on underground data and geology-related surveys in the world, and aims to digitize this information to make it available in an open ICT platform accessible to other companies and industries. We speak with president, Masaru Narita, to learn more about Oyo’s operations and technology.
As we become increasingly aware of water shortages, the ability to recycle wastewater becomes vital. For this reason, FujiClean has developed its Aerobic Treatment Unit (ATU) solution. Founded in 1961, Fuji Clean Co. now has 500 employees, manufactures 50,000 systems annually, and has over two million systems installed and operating in Japan. The company has recently begun to expand worldwide and now has subsidiaries and dealers in Australia, Europe, Vietnam, and the United States. We speak with chairman of the board, Kaichi Watanabe, to learn more about the FujiClean’s revolutionary ATU system and, with it, how the company aims to contribute to wastewater treatment around the world.
As we become increasingly aware of water shortages, the ability to recycle wastewater becomes vital. For this reason, FujiClean has developed its Aerobic Treatment Unit (ATU) solution. Founded in 1961, Fuji Clean Co. now has 500 employees, manufactures 50,000 systems annually, and has over two million systems installed and operating in Japan. The company has recently begun to expand worldwide and now has subsidiaries and dealers in Australia, Europe, Vietnam, and the United States. We speak with chairman of the board, Kaichi Watanabe, to learn more about the FujiClean’s revolutionary ATU system and, with it, how the company aims to contribute to wastewater treatment around the world.
Najico is a leading supplier to Japan’s world famous railway system and counts Japan Railway as one of its main clients. In recent years the company has also diversified into the steel industry while also strengthening its global presence. We speak with president Hiroki Nakamura, who offers his insight into Japan’s railway industry, his company and its products.
Najico is a leading supplier to Japan’s world famous railway system and counts Japan Railway as one of its main clients. In recent years the company has also diversified into the steel industry while also strengthening its global presence. We speak with president Hiroki Nakamura, who offers his insight into Japan’s railway industry, his company and its products.
