When it comes to high technology and innovation, perhaps the sewing industry would not be the first that springs to mind. Matsuya R&D, however, has pioneered automation and AI in the industry, with its high-tech machinery used to develop textile products such as airbags and medical devices, where safety is of the utmost importance. In this interview, Matsuya president and CEO, Hidetaka Goto, explains how the company is blazing a trail with cutting-edge automated sewing machines and robotics with built-in AI and efficient production at its core.
When it comes to high technology and innovation, perhaps the sewing industry would not be the first that springs to mind. Matsuya R&D, however, has pioneered automation and AI in the industry, with its high-tech machinery used to develop textile products such as airbags and medical devices, where safety is of the utmost importance. In this interview, Matsuya president and CEO, Hidetaka Goto, explains how the company is blazing a trail with cutting-edge automated sewing machines and robotics with built-in AI and efficient production at its core.
A company whose devotion to monozukuri is aligned with a commitment to caring for the environment, Okitsumo has been developing world-class coating technologies for nearly 80 years, with the company specializing in heat-resistant, heat-insulating and lubricant coatings, as well as non-stick and anti-corrosion agents. In this interview, president Shigeharu Yamanaka divulges more details about Okistumo’s unique technologies and how the company is contributing to reducing carbon emissions thanks to its innovative coating solutions.
A company whose devotion to monozukuri is aligned with a commitment to caring for the environment, Okitsumo has been developing world-class coating technologies for nearly 80 years, with the company specializing in heat-resistant, heat-insulating and lubricant coatings, as well as non-stick and anti-corrosion agents. In this interview, president Shigeharu Yamanaka divulges more details about Okistumo’s unique technologies and how the company is contributing to reducing carbon emissions thanks to its innovative coating solutions.
For over 60 years, Hayamizu has been making high-quality springs for a number of vital domestic and industrial uses. Now the company is focused on expanding its international presence, as explained by President Kazumasa Iida in his interview with the Worldfolio.
For over 60 years, Hayamizu has been making high-quality springs for a number of vital domestic and industrial uses. Now the company is focused on expanding its international presence, as explained by President Kazumasa Iida in his interview with the Worldfolio.
Since their foundation, Furukawa Electric Power Systems (FEPS) has been ensuring the safe and stable supply of electricity to national power grids. In this interview, Representative Director Kazuya Ono discusses FEPS' role in providing society with electricity, highlighting his firm's strengths and goals for future growth.
Since their foundation, Furukawa Electric Power Systems (FEPS) has been ensuring the safe and stable supply of electricity to national power grids. In this interview, Representative Director Kazuya Ono discusses FEPS' role in providing society with electricity, highlighting his firm's strengths and goals for future growth.
Since its foundations in 1937, Sigma Corporation has been an important manufacturer in precision parts for transport machines, in addition to providing security and inspection devices. In this interview, President and CEO Toshitaka Shitanaka discusses Sigma Corporation’s history of success, stemming from the company’s strict adherence to its philosophy that allows them to produce quality products.
Since its foundations in 1937, Sigma Corporation has been an important manufacturer in precision parts for transport machines, in addition to providing security and inspection devices. In this interview, President and CEO Toshitaka Shitanaka discusses Sigma Corporation’s history of success, stemming from the company’s strict adherence to its philosophy that allows them to produce quality products.
As a real estate asset management company within the Mitsui & Co. group keeping high ethical values at the core, Mitsui & Co., Realty Management is developing its business targeting a wide range of asset classes and focusing on the provision of superior real estate investment opportunities that match investors’ needs. When we sat down with President Takashi Oya, he shared with us his analysis regarding the attractiveness of the Japanese Real Estate market a, as well as the influence foreign investors and COVID-19 have had for their business in the past few years.
As a real estate asset management company within the Mitsui & Co. group keeping high ethical values at the core, Mitsui & Co., Realty Management is developing its business targeting a wide range of asset classes and focusing on the provision of superior real estate investment opportunities that match investors’ needs. When we sat down with President Takashi Oya, he shared with us his analysis regarding the attractiveness of the Japanese Real Estate market a, as well as the influence foreign investors and COVID-19 have had for their business in the past few years.
Kohyei Trading – the trading company founded in 1926 and based in Kobe – has advanced to the present day specializing in functional chemicals as the core of its business. We spoke with President Yoshihiko Tsuchihashi to learn more about the company, its products and their applications, as well as its plans for the future.
Kohyei Trading – the trading company founded in 1926 and based in Kobe – has advanced to the present day specializing in functional chemicals as the core of its business. We spoke with President Yoshihiko Tsuchihashi to learn more about the company, its products and their applications, as well as its plans for the future.
As an already highly reputed and globally recognised brand, Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems is specialized in providing advanced industrial electric equipment and systems solutions that are critical to its customers’ operations. We spoke to President Yasuhiro Takeuchi about the company’s key role in supporting global industry thanks to its strength in developing innovative and complex products, as well as the firm’s increasing emphasis on providing services that complement its products, its desire to continue expanding in the North American market, and its ambitious sustainability objectives, including achieving carbon neutrality in all its facilities by 2030.
As an already highly reputed and globally recognised brand, Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems is specialized in providing advanced industrial electric equipment and systems solutions that are critical to its customers’ operations. We spoke to President Yasuhiro Takeuchi about the company’s key role in supporting global industry thanks to its strength in developing innovative and complex products, as well as the firm’s increasing emphasis on providing services that complement its products, its desire to continue expanding in the North American market, and its ambitious sustainability objectives, including achieving carbon neutrality in all its facilities by 2030.
Yokoyama Kogyo is a leading Japanese specialist in metal stamping and welding. Founded in 1951, the company initially focused on supplying the construction industry – it manufactured roofs, walls and gutters – before branching out into automobile parts, specializing in metal parts for automobile seats. With innovative solutions such as its patented ‘smart forge press’ technology, president Eisuke Yokoyama explains how Yokoyama Kogyo is at the leading edge of innovation in the metal stamping industry.
Yokoyama Kogyo is a leading Japanese specialist in metal stamping and welding. Founded in 1951, the company initially focused on supplying the construction industry – it manufactured roofs, walls and gutters – before branching out into automobile parts, specializing in metal parts for automobile seats. With innovative solutions such as its patented ‘smart forge press’ technology, president Eisuke Yokoyama explains how Yokoyama Kogyo is at the leading edge of innovation in the metal stamping industry.
Pioneers push society forwards, but also assume the responsibility of changing the course of this journey when needed. Japanese thermoforming machine manufacturer Asano Laboratories is a prime example, a world leader in its field that understands the need to revolutionize the plastics industry. Through its industry-leading thermoforming machines and innovative techniques, Asano Laboratories is driving the plastics industry into the new world of sustainability and innovation while fulfilling its customers’ needs, as explained by president Toshihiro Takai in his recent interview with The Worldfolio.
Pioneers push society forwards, but also assume the responsibility of changing the course of this journey when needed. Japanese thermoforming machine manufacturer Asano Laboratories is a prime example, a world leader in its field that understands the need to revolutionize the plastics industry. Through its industry-leading thermoforming machines and innovative techniques, Asano Laboratories is driving the plastics industry into the new world of sustainability and innovation while fulfilling its customers’ needs, as explained by president Toshihiro Takai in his recent interview with The Worldfolio.
