In its role as a supply chain advisor for the chemical industry, ATTO Co., Ltd. imports raw chemicals and intermediates to Japan and provides related client services, such as helping customers identify manufacturers and suppliers within the Chinese market. Acting as a go-between for Japanese and Chinese companies brings with it a number of distinct challenges, including differences in quality control measures, regulatory considerations and cultural norms. We sat down with president and CEO Imako Aoyama to learn more about the company’s activities as well as to get her unique perspective on Japanese and Chinese business and cultural practices as a Chinese woman heading up a Japanese firm.
In its role as a supply chain advisor for the chemical industry, ATTO Co., Ltd. imports raw chemicals and intermediates to Japan and provides related client services, such as helping customers identify manufacturers and suppliers within the Chinese market. Acting as a go-between for Japanese and Chinese companies brings with it a number of distinct challenges, including differences in quality control measures, regulatory considerations and cultural norms. We sat down with president and CEO Imako Aoyama to learn more about the company’s activities as well as to get her unique perspective on Japanese and Chinese business and cultural practices as a Chinese woman heading up a Japanese firm.
With nearly 80 years’ experience as a comprehensive wholesaler, trader, and manufacturer of professional tools, Joyful Kiichi Holdings is Japan’s premiere professional tool problem solver. We sat down with President Kenichi Tanaka to discuss how Joyful supports Japanese manufacturing across the archipelago, as well as the firm’s original wrench and cutting tool brands.
With nearly 80 years’ experience as a comprehensive wholesaler, trader, and manufacturer of professional tools, Joyful Kiichi Holdings is Japan’s premiere professional tool problem solver. We sat down with President Kenichi Tanaka to discuss how Joyful supports Japanese manufacturing across the archipelago, as well as the firm’s original wrench and cutting tool brands.
Through a wide array of consulting services including valuation, cash flow analysis, property inspections and market studies Sanyu Appraisal offers property valuation services to Japanese and foreign investors alike. Founded in 1980, today they are the largest producer of appraisal reports within Japan, and are consistently top-ranking in sales revenue and number of licensed appraisers, respectively.
Through a wide array of consulting services including valuation, cash flow analysis, property inspections and market studies Sanyu Appraisal offers property valuation services to Japanese and foreign investors alike. Founded in 1980, today they are the largest producer of appraisal reports within Japan, and are consistently top-ranking in sales revenue and number of licensed appraisers, respectively.
From the cover of VOGUE Magazine, to the Tokyo Olympics ceremony, and from track and field sprint shoes to surgical assistive suits, Sun Corona Oda’s innovative textiles and composite materials have been showcased in various remarkable main stages, as well as workplaces around the world. In this occasion we e had the pleasure to sit down with President Tokio Oda to learn more about their converter system, as well as their philosophy based on a “lively management with lively hearts”, and their new world-class fiber division business including Sun Corona Oda’s original Flexcarbon method of mass producing CFRP material.
From the cover of VOGUE Magazine, to the Tokyo Olympics ceremony, and from track and field sprint shoes to surgical assistive suits, Sun Corona Oda’s innovative textiles and composite materials have been showcased in various remarkable main stages, as well as workplaces around the world. In this occasion we e had the pleasure to sit down with President Tokio Oda to learn more about their converter system, as well as their philosophy based on a “lively management with lively hearts”, and their new world-class fiber division business including Sun Corona Oda’s original Flexcarbon method of mass producing CFRP material.
Through an integrated process of discovery, development, and marketing of active ingredients for agrochemicals, Nihon Nohyaku seeks to become a comprehensive global innovator for crops and life. We sat down with president Yosuke Tomoi in the weeks before he assumed the chairman position to dicuss his vision for the company.
Through an integrated process of discovery, development, and marketing of active ingredients for agrochemicals, Nihon Nohyaku seeks to become a comprehensive global innovator for crops and life. We sat down with president Yosuke Tomoi in the weeks before he assumed the chairman position to dicuss his vision for the company.
We sat down with M. Takayuki Taenaka to discuss Nippon Steel Wire’s storied history as the first Japanese firm to mass produce seamless flux cored wire, their high quality welding equipment, and their continued key role as a member of the Nippon Steel Group.
We sat down with M. Takayuki Taenaka to discuss Nippon Steel Wire’s storied history as the first Japanese firm to mass produce seamless flux cored wire, their high quality welding equipment, and their continued key role as a member of the Nippon Steel Group.
With the aid of the country’s first and only fully automated roller production line, JRC provides tailored conveyor solutions to a wide swath of industries both in Japan and abroad, having manufactured conveyor belt components such as rollers, pulleys and stands for over 60 years. In this interview Minoru Hamaguchi gives his take on Japanese monozukuri and divulges details on the technology that goes into JRC’s products.
With the aid of the country’s first and only fully automated roller production line, JRC provides tailored conveyor solutions to a wide swath of industries both in Japan and abroad, having manufactured conveyor belt components such as rollers, pulleys and stands for over 60 years. In this interview Minoru Hamaguchi gives his take on Japanese monozukuri and divulges details on the technology that goes into JRC’s products.
Hiyoshi Corporation offers total support for various environmental projects, from measurement and analysis to supplying industrial chemicals, facility management and environmental conservation. Having shaped the environmental business for almost 70 years, today, amid unprecedented challenges brought about by climate change and environmental degradation, Hiyoshi’s work is more important than ever, both from the environmental and social perspective. We spoke with president Hiroshi Murata to learn more about Hiyoshi’s role in supporting the shift to a carbon-neutral world, as well as the company’s vital CSR work.
Hiyoshi Corporation offers total support for various environmental projects, from measurement and analysis to supplying industrial chemicals, facility management and environmental conservation. Having shaped the environmental business for almost 70 years, today, amid unprecedented challenges brought about by climate change and environmental degradation, Hiyoshi’s work is more important than ever, both from the environmental and social perspective. We spoke with president Hiroshi Murata to learn more about Hiyoshi’s role in supporting the shift to a carbon-neutral world, as well as the company’s vital CSR work.
Since 1991, Japanese firm THine Electronics has been involved in the manufacturing and sales of mixed signal LSIs as well as AI & IoT based solutions through its bases in the U.S. and Asia. Its president, Mr. Yoichiro Minami, speaks to The Worldfolio about the company’s unique technologies, history and where it is going in the future.
Since 1991, Japanese firm THine Electronics has been involved in the manufacturing and sales of mixed signal LSIs as well as AI & IoT based solutions through its bases in the U.S. and Asia. Its president, Mr. Yoichiro Minami, speaks to The Worldfolio about the company’s unique technologies, history and where it is going in the future.
Sumitomo Chemical Engineering – a subsidiary of chemical manufacturer Sumitomo Chemical – deals in the full life cycle construction of various types of chemical plants, from feasibility studies to after sales and maintenance services, as well as offering additional solutions such as equipment for semiconductor manufacturing and environmental services. We spoke to president Hajime Tsukimori to learn about the company’s services and how the company operates as an owner-based engineering company under parent firm Sumitomo Chemical.
Sumitomo Chemical Engineering – a subsidiary of chemical manufacturer Sumitomo Chemical – deals in the full life cycle construction of various types of chemical plants, from feasibility studies to after sales and maintenance services, as well as offering additional solutions such as equipment for semiconductor manufacturing and environmental services. We spoke to president Hajime Tsukimori to learn about the company’s services and how the company operates as an owner-based engineering company under parent firm Sumitomo Chemical.
