Japan’s status as an earthquake-prone nation has prompted the country’s SMEs to become world leaders in infrastructure technology as they find innovative solutions to the intense seismological conditions around them. Such is the case for Taisei Kiko, which has used its 80 years of experience in water works, sewage and gas systems to develop a range of high-performance products built to withstand the most extreme conditions. We speak with president, Hitoshi Suzuki, to gain more insight into the company, its technology and some of its top-selling products, such as the Tai-Flex and the Yano Stopper.
Japan’s status as an earthquake-prone nation has prompted the country’s SMEs to become world leaders in infrastructure technology as they find innovative solutions to the intense seismological conditions around them. Such is the case for Taisei Kiko, which has used its 80 years of experience in water works, sewage and gas systems to develop a range of high-performance products built to withstand the most extreme conditions. We speak with president, Hitoshi Suzuki, to gain more insight into the company, its technology and some of its top-selling products, such as the Tai-Flex and the Yano Stopper.
Tokyo’s real estate sector continues to witness strong and stable growth, offering investors attractive investment yields and stable profit channels. Leading Japanese real estate firm Tokyo Tatemono is currently engaged in seven large-scale redevelopment projects in the Tokyo area that are scheduled to be completed in 2030, increasing the company’s share of office stock from 500,000 to 800,000 sqm. We speak with president, Hitoshi Nomura, who explains that while the pandemic has not affected Tatemono’s revenues, it has prompted the company to adopt a new approach to business in line with its “Becoming a Next-Generation Developer” long-term vision.
Tokyo’s real estate sector continues to witness strong and stable growth, offering investors attractive investment yields and stable profit channels. Leading Japanese real estate firm Tokyo Tatemono is currently engaged in seven large-scale redevelopment projects in the Tokyo area that are scheduled to be completed in 2030, increasing the company’s share of office stock from 500,000 to 800,000 sqm. We speak with president, Hitoshi Nomura, who explains that while the pandemic has not affected Tatemono’s revenues, it has prompted the company to adopt a new approach to business in line with its “Becoming a Next-Generation Developer” long-term vision.
Having celebrated 120 years of history in 2017, Meidensha Corporation aims to play a major role in shaping the next century through its wide-ranging operations spanning IT, automotive, energy, water and transport. At the same time that Meidensha is contributing to the advancement of next-generation semiconductors and electronic vehicles with its proprietary technologies, the company will also support the rollout of vital infrastructure projects in fast-growing Southeast Asia, where its long-standing expertise in water, electricity and railways will help to support the region’s rapid urbanization and socio-economic development. We speak to president Takeshi Miida to learn more about the company and its operations, as well as how it is helping developed nations like the US with its aging power infrastructure problem.
Having celebrated 120 years of history in 2017, Meidensha Corporation aims to play a major role in shaping the next century through its wide-ranging operations spanning IT, automotive, energy, water and transport. At the same time that Meidensha is contributing to the advancement of next-generation semiconductors and electronic vehicles with its proprietary technologies, the company will also support the rollout of vital infrastructure projects in fast-growing Southeast Asia, where its long-standing expertise in water, electricity and railways will help to support the region’s rapid urbanization and socio-economic development. We speak to president Takeshi Miida to learn more about the company and its operations, as well as how it is helping developed nations like the US with its aging power infrastructure problem.
HEXEL Works, one of Japan’s leading electrical construction companies, boasts a top-class track record in electrical work for large condominiums and U.S. military bases, and has received high praise from its customers. Our history is supported by our outstanding technical capabilities, diverse human resources, and sound financial base. We promise that our know-how and ability to implement will help you with issues that other companies are not able to. We speak with president and CEO, Yoichi Nagae, to learn more about the company’s operations and partnership with the US military.
HEXEL Works, one of Japan’s leading electrical construction companies, boasts a top-class track record in electrical work for large condominiums and U.S. military bases, and has received high praise from its customers. Our history is supported by our outstanding technical capabilities, diverse human resources, and sound financial base. We promise that our know-how and ability to implement will help you with issues that other companies are not able to. We speak with president and CEO, Yoichi Nagae, to learn more about the company’s operations and partnership with the US military.
For over 100 years, Kurimoto has been at the forefront of industrial equipment, using its technology to manufacture high-performance and highly durable products for both industrial and social infrastructures. The company continues to refine the technology it has developed, using the philosophy of monozukuri to ensure its products, which range from iron pipes and valves to building materials and machines, are both innovative and essential. “Kurimoto provides solutions that are vital to society’s development and that support essential social infrastructure,” explains Moriyoshi Kushida, Chairman of Kurimoto, in this interview with The Worldfolio.
For over 100 years, Kurimoto has been at the forefront of industrial equipment, using its technology to manufacture high-performance and highly durable products for both industrial and social infrastructures. The company continues to refine the technology it has developed, using the philosophy of monozukuri to ensure its products, which range from iron pipes and valves to building materials and machines, are both innovative and essential. “Kurimoto provides solutions that are vital to society’s development and that support essential social infrastructure,” explains Moriyoshi Kushida, Chairman of Kurimoto, in this interview with The Worldfolio.
Boasting the leading market share for ice shavers, Chubu Corporation boasts an extensive range of Japanese-quality equipment used by hotels, restaurants, fast-food chains, convenience stores and caterers around the world. Aside from product quality, the monozukuri philosophy is also very much grounded in acutely responding to customer and market needs. And in the case of Chubu Corporation, the company’s president, Yoshinori Mitsubayashi, says that that has involved making “small changes” and “minor adjustments” based on customer demands over the past 80 years, which has allowed Chubu to become a leader in the construction materials and food service industry.
Boasting the leading market share for ice shavers, Chubu Corporation boasts an extensive range of Japanese-quality equipment used by hotels, restaurants, fast-food chains, convenience stores and caterers around the world. Aside from product quality, the monozukuri philosophy is also very much grounded in acutely responding to customer and market needs. And in the case of Chubu Corporation, the company’s president, Yoshinori Mitsubayashi, says that that has involved making “small changes” and “minor adjustments” based on customer demands over the past 80 years, which has allowed Chubu to become a leader in the construction materials and food service industry.
Japanese companies across all industries have placed themselves at the forefront of challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to new and existing technologies. In the case of Naka Corporation, a manufacturer of building safety equipment, the company’s anti-viral handrails, which it first launched in 2015, have come into the spotlight amid the unprecedented hygiene concerns due to coronavirus. We speak to president Katsuyuki Sakuma about these revolutionary handrails, as well as Naka’s successful disaster prevention equipment for buildings, including the UD Escape series for the evacuation of wheelchair users released in 2017, and the TASCARL escape ladder.
Japanese companies across all industries have placed themselves at the forefront of challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to new and existing technologies. In the case of Naka Corporation, a manufacturer of building safety equipment, the company’s anti-viral handrails, which it first launched in 2015, have come into the spotlight amid the unprecedented hygiene concerns due to coronavirus. We speak to president Katsuyuki Sakuma about these revolutionary handrails, as well as Naka’s successful disaster prevention equipment for buildings, including the UD Escape series for the evacuation of wheelchair users released in 2017, and the TASCARL escape ladder.
Abe Nikko Kogyo’s unique technology, built to withstand Japan’s frequent earthquakes, enables the company to create fuel, water and sewage tanks that can stand up in the harshest environments. In this interview, president Tetsuro Ideguchi gives his insight into the infrastructure landscape in Japan and across the globe, explains what underpins the superior properties and performance of ANK’s tanks, and also discusses some of the company’s important projects around the world.
Abe Nikko Kogyo’s unique technology, built to withstand Japan’s frequent earthquakes, enables the company to create fuel, water and sewage tanks that can stand up in the harshest environments. In this interview, president Tetsuro Ideguchi gives his insight into the infrastructure landscape in Japan and across the globe, explains what underpins the superior properties and performance of ANK’s tanks, and also discusses some of the company’s important projects around the world.
In this interview for The Worldfolio, Mr. Yoshihide Kanzaki, President of Nihon Kolmar, delivers a compelling analysis as to his company’s competitive advantages, explains how Nihon Kolmar mitigated the impact of the COVID-19 thanks to its diversified product portfolio, and gives a glimpse into the future strategy of the firm.
In this interview for The Worldfolio, Mr. Yoshihide Kanzaki, President of Nihon Kolmar, delivers a compelling analysis as to his company’s competitive advantages, explains how Nihon Kolmar mitigated the impact of the COVID-19 thanks to its diversified product portfolio, and gives a glimpse into the future strategy of the firm.
Having established itself as a leading domestic player by meeting the extremely high demands of the Japanese cosmetics consumer, Ands Corporation now aims to bring the unique quality of J-Beauty to the wider international market. We speak with president Masayoshi Yamada to learn more about how Japanese cosmetics firms like Ands Corporation, which develops high-quality skincare products based on monozukuri principles, aims to expand J-Beauty Technology’s global scope.
Having established itself as a leading domestic player by meeting the extremely high demands of the Japanese cosmetics consumer, Ands Corporation now aims to bring the unique quality of J-Beauty to the wider international market. We speak with president Masayoshi Yamada to learn more about how Japanese cosmetics firms like Ands Corporation, which develops high-quality skincare products based on monozukuri principles, aims to expand J-Beauty Technology’s global scope.
