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.
From its core of real estate development, ES-CON JAPAN has branched out into new sectors, with the COVID-19 pandemic shifting its gaze to focus on logistics and residences in particular. We sit down with President Takatoshi Ito to talk about the firm’s evolution and ambitions, including “IDEAL to REAL 2023”, its mid-term management plan that aims to achieve “Transformation and Rapid Progress” by the end of fiscal year 2023. Mr. Ito also shines a light on the company’s strategy in tackling the booming logistics sector, as well as innovative urban development projects such as the “ballpark” concept being developed in Hokkaido.
From its core of real estate development, ES-CON JAPAN has branched out into new sectors, with the COVID-19 pandemic shifting its gaze to focus on logistics and residences in particular. We sit down with President Takatoshi Ito to talk about the firm’s evolution and ambitions, including “IDEAL to REAL 2023”, its mid-term management plan that aims to achieve “Transformation and Rapid Progress” by the end of fiscal year 2023. Mr. Ito also shines a light on the company’s strategy in tackling the booming logistics sector, as well as innovative urban development projects such as the “ballpark” concept being developed in Hokkaido.
From the increasing adoption of digital technologies and AI, to diversifying the skillset of its engineers, Asahi Synchrotech has branched out of its core business of piping and plumbing construction to cater to new customers and needs. In this interview, President Masaaki Mineda explains the company’s history and future strategy, including its development of 3D CAD/CAM software to conduct special adjustments to piping systems and modular strategy for pre-assembling piping and plumbing systems parts prior to on-site installation.
From the increasing adoption of digital technologies and AI, to diversifying the skillset of its engineers, Asahi Synchrotech has branched out of its core business of piping and plumbing construction to cater to new customers and needs. In this interview, President Masaaki Mineda explains the company’s history and future strategy, including its development of 3D CAD/CAM software to conduct special adjustments to piping systems and modular strategy for pre-assembling piping and plumbing systems parts prior to on-site installation.
Nippura Co., Ltd. has acquired expertise handling acrylic as a raw material, and is now famous for manufacturing reliable acrylic walls for some of the word’s most prestigious aquariums, including underwater luxury suites. We talked with president Yasuhiro Shikiyama to learn about their history, some of their most exciting projects around the world, as well as the reasons why their products have acquired such remarkable durability without compromising their aesthetics. We also got to hear more about some of their other outstanding products, such as the Blue Ocean high-definition video resolution screens with rear projection technology installed, and the various fields where this technology can be adopted. nippura
Nippura Co., Ltd. has acquired expertise handling acrylic as a raw material, and is now famous for manufacturing reliable acrylic walls for some of the word’s most prestigious aquariums, including underwater luxury suites. We talked with president Yasuhiro Shikiyama to learn about their history, some of their most exciting projects around the world, as well as the reasons why their products have acquired such remarkable durability without compromising their aesthetics. We also got to hear more about some of their other outstanding products, such as the Blue Ocean high-definition video resolution screens with rear projection technology installed, and the various fields where this technology can be adopted. nippura
With 30 years’ expertise in manufacturing fermentation composting equipment and organic fertilizers, Chubu Ecotec has been perfecting its superior garbage and excreta processing technologies. We interviewed President Kazutoshi Takeuchi to learn more about composting’s key contribution to a recycling-based society, the features of Chubu Ecotec's renowned Compo series that manufactures organic fertilizer by processing organic waste, as well as the company's exciting ongoing projects including R&D into dry biofermentation.
With 30 years’ expertise in manufacturing fermentation composting equipment and organic fertilizers, Chubu Ecotec has been perfecting its superior garbage and excreta processing technologies. We interviewed President Kazutoshi Takeuchi to learn more about composting’s key contribution to a recycling-based society, the features of Chubu Ecotec's renowned Compo series that manufactures organic fertilizer by processing organic waste, as well as the company's exciting ongoing projects including R&D into dry biofermentation.
Safety is paramount in many industries, and this safety is usually ensured through high-quality testing. Japanese firm EMIC is one of the companies pushing the world of vibration and environmental testing forward, with its customers ranging from those in the automotive industry to space exploration. As explained by president Seiji Ohno in this interview, EMIC is the partner trusted for improving the quality, reliability and safety of industrial products.
Safety is paramount in many industries, and this safety is usually ensured through high-quality testing. Japanese firm EMIC is one of the companies pushing the world of vibration and environmental testing forward, with its customers ranging from those in the automotive industry to space exploration. As explained by president Seiji Ohno in this interview, EMIC is the partner trusted for improving the quality, reliability and safety of industrial products.
Since its foundations in 1967, Nihon Shinkan has developed a unique philosophy revolving around monozukuri, the Japanese art of ‘making things’, allowing it to provide key industries with high-quality precision parts. In this interview, President Naoysasu Hosonuma discusses how the shift towards EV presents a good opportunity for Nihon Shinkan, as well as his future goals and ambitions regarding the company.
Since its foundations in 1967, Nihon Shinkan has developed a unique philosophy revolving around monozukuri, the Japanese art of ‘making things’, allowing it to provide key industries with high-quality precision parts. In this interview, President Naoysasu Hosonuma discusses how the shift towards EV presents a good opportunity for Nihon Shinkan, as well as his future goals and ambitions regarding the company.
Techno State’s iconic products are retention nuts and sealing caps, demand for which is still expanding even to this day, some six decades after the company obtained a manufacturing method patent in 1960. As a core element of the industry’s supply chain, president Masamitsu Uehara explains how Techno State has focused on monozukuri to streamline processes and ensure that customer needs are met.
Techno State’s iconic products are retention nuts and sealing caps, demand for which is still expanding even to this day, some six decades after the company obtained a manufacturing method patent in 1960. As a core element of the industry’s supply chain, president Masamitsu Uehara explains how Techno State has focused on monozukuri to streamline processes and ensure that customer needs are met.
We sat down with Mr. Akihiro Kobayashi, president and COO of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical to discuss how the firm is exceeding the high quality standards of the Japanese market, and their strategy for exporting their proprietary heating, cooling, and OTC health products to overseas markets.
We sat down with Mr. Akihiro Kobayashi, president and COO of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical to discuss how the firm is exceeding the high quality standards of the Japanese market, and their strategy for exporting their proprietary heating, cooling, and OTC health products to overseas markets.
