With a long history beginning as a cast metal company in 1560, Nabeya has managed to remain competitive despite the challenges and transformations the industry has seen in such extensive period of time. We met with President Tomohiko Okamoto to learn how to company has recognized these challenges as opportunities to apply their “Technocraft” philosophy in order to evolve into a comprehensive machinery parts and components manufacturer that has developed a one stop solution business and is focusing on anti-vibration related products which have crucial applications mostly in the semiconductor, as well as medical industries.
With a long history beginning as a cast metal company in 1560, Nabeya has managed to remain competitive despite the challenges and transformations the industry has seen in such extensive period of time. We met with President Tomohiko Okamoto to learn how to company has recognized these challenges as opportunities to apply their “Technocraft” philosophy in order to evolve into a comprehensive machinery parts and components manufacturer that has developed a one stop solution business and is focusing on anti-vibration related products which have crucial applications mostly in the semiconductor, as well as medical industries.
For over 100 years, Furukawa Co., Ltd has played a crucial role in Japanese various industrial sectors. First beginning as a mining company, today it provides crucial machinery and materials to its clients. In this interview, President of Furukawa, Mr. Minoru Nakatogawa, explains the strengths of his firm, the company’s history of success and his plans for the future of Furukawa.
For over 100 years, Furukawa Co., Ltd has played a crucial role in Japanese various industrial sectors. First beginning as a mining company, today it provides crucial machinery and materials to its clients. In this interview, President of Furukawa, Mr. Minoru Nakatogawa, explains the strengths of his firm, the company’s history of success and his plans for the future of Furukawa.
We spoke to Mr. Nobuhiro Arai, president of DN Holdings about the ongoing partnership and upcoming merger of Nippon Engineering Consultants, which is skilled in planning and design of social and civil infrastructure, and DIA Consultants, which is skilled in geotechnical survey and analysis to become a comprehensive civil engineering consultant group and representative of Japan overseas.
We spoke to Mr. Nobuhiro Arai, president of DN Holdings about the ongoing partnership and upcoming merger of Nippon Engineering Consultants, which is skilled in planning and design of social and civil infrastructure, and DIA Consultants, which is skilled in geotechnical survey and analysis to become a comprehensive civil engineering consultant group and representative of Japan overseas.
Boasting over 60 years of experience, ATOX is a leading Japanese specialist in the maintenance, management and deactivation of nuclear power plants. Notably, the Tokyo-based company brings crucial know-how to the decommissioning and decontamination of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station We spoke to president Toshikazu Yaguchi to learn more about how ATOX provides human and technological assets supporting the nuclear power industry, while also pioneering medical applications based on its decades-long experience
Boasting over 60 years of experience, ATOX is a leading Japanese specialist in the maintenance, management and deactivation of nuclear power plants. Notably, the Tokyo-based company brings crucial know-how to the decommissioning and decontamination of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station We spoke to president Toshikazu Yaguchi to learn more about how ATOX provides human and technological assets supporting the nuclear power industry, while also pioneering medical applications based on its decades-long experience
Specializing in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of waste-to-energy (WtE) plants, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Environmental & Chemical Engineering (MHIEC) has hundreds of waste-to-energy facilities in Japan and overseas. In this interview, president Takayuki Hishinuma explains how MHIEC is embracing digital transformation and a greener future as it looks to expand its global reach.
Specializing in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of waste-to-energy (WtE) plants, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Environmental & Chemical Engineering (MHIEC) has hundreds of waste-to-energy facilities in Japan and overseas. In this interview, president Takayuki Hishinuma explains how MHIEC is embracing digital transformation and a greener future as it looks to expand its global reach.
Flooding is an increasing occurrence in many parts of the world, causing untold damage. Mitsui Consultants’ unique System utilizing RRI can forecast major floods and help save millions of lives as a result. We spoke with president Takasuke Nakano to learn more about the company’s state-of-the-art disaster prevention technologies.
Flooding is an increasing occurrence in many parts of the world, causing untold damage. Mitsui Consultants’ unique System utilizing RRI can forecast major floods and help save millions of lives as a result. We spoke with president Takasuke Nakano to learn more about the company’s state-of-the-art disaster prevention technologies.
We sat down with Mr. Hirohide Suzuki, president of ESTIC Corporation to discuss their proprietary ESTIC Pulse technology, a high speed, highly precise fastening system for dissimilar materials widely praised by their clients in the automotive industry.
We sat down with Mr. Hirohide Suzuki, president of ESTIC Corporation to discuss their proprietary ESTIC Pulse technology, a high speed, highly precise fastening system for dissimilar materials widely praised by their clients in the automotive industry.
Of all the theories advanced to account for Japan’s reluctance to embrace digitalization, perhaps the most persuasive is that the country’s analogue systems were so efficient that it had no need to go digital. Covid has changed all that, however, and a concerted effort is now underway to bridge the gap between the physical and digital worlds. Enter the Mitsubishi Research Institute (MRI), a Japanese think-tank of more than 50 years standing, which, thanks to its innovative business model, finds itself perfectly placed to help address the country’s challenges.
For example, Japan’s aging population and low birth rate are the subject of two core MRI solutions according to President Kenji Yabuta: “The first is optimizing human resources to enhance productivity the second is improving wellbeing through initiatives in the healthcare sector based on our unique value creation process (VCP).” We sat down with Mr. Yabuta to learn more about MRI’s vital work.
Of all the theories advanced to account for Japan’s reluctance to embrace digitalization, perhaps the most persuasive is that the country’s analogue systems were so efficient that it had no need to go digital. Covid has changed all that, however, and a concerted effort is now underway to bridge the gap between the physical and digital worlds. Enter the Mitsubishi Research Institute (MRI), a Japanese think-tank of more than 50 years standing, which, thanks to its innovative business model, finds itself perfectly placed to help address the country’s challenges.
For example, Japan’s aging population and low birth rate are the subject of two core MRI solutions according to President Kenji Yabuta: “The first is optimizing human resources to enhance productivity the second is improving wellbeing through initiatives in the healthcare sector based on our unique value creation process (VCP).” We sat down with Mr. Yabuta to learn more about MRI’s vital work.
While the market is being overshadowed by the impact of COVID-19, the SWCC Group continues to steadily move forward, taking advantage of the strengths of its business. “Electrical wires and cables provide the critical social infrastructure that keep our economies powered, with SWCC delivering the latest technologies to meet the needs of our times,” says Takayo Hasegawa, President and CEO of SWCC Showa Holdings Ltd., who gives more information on her company and its products in this interview for The Worldfolio.
While the market is being overshadowed by the impact of COVID-19, the SWCC Group continues to steadily move forward, taking advantage of the strengths of its business. “Electrical wires and cables provide the critical social infrastructure that keep our economies powered, with SWCC delivering the latest technologies to meet the needs of our times,” says Takayo Hasegawa, President and CEO of SWCC Showa Holdings Ltd., who gives more information on her company and its products in this interview for The Worldfolio.
Have a safe and reliable infrastructure is crucial for a successful society, however when natural disasters such as earthquakes or typhoons are commonplace, this necessity is only exemplified. Oriental Shiraishi has been providing prestressed concrete and pneumatic cassions for used in the construction of public infrastrcutre such as highways and bridges. In this interview, President Tatsuya Ohno discusses Oriental Shiraishi’s unique technologies, what must be done to protect Japan’s infrastructure from natural disasters and how this can be implemented in other disaster prone nations.
Have a safe and reliable infrastructure is crucial for a successful society, however when natural disasters such as earthquakes or typhoons are commonplace, this necessity is only exemplified. Oriental Shiraishi has been providing prestressed concrete and pneumatic cassions for used in the construction of public infrastrcutre such as highways and bridges. In this interview, President Tatsuya Ohno discusses Oriental Shiraishi’s unique technologies, what must be done to protect Japan’s infrastructure from natural disasters and how this can be implemented in other disaster prone nations.
