We sat down with Mr. Hisanori Matsui of Kodensha, a comprehensive energy facility construction and technology trading company, and key member of the Mitsubishi Electric Group to discuss the outlook of Japan’s construction sector, zero energy buildings and the nation’s bid for Carbon Neutrality.
We sat down with Mr. Hisanori Matsui of Kodensha, a comprehensive energy facility construction and technology trading company, and key member of the Mitsubishi Electric Group to discuss the outlook of Japan’s construction sector, zero energy buildings and the nation’s bid for Carbon Neutrality.
The New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (or NEDO), Japan’s largest public technology development organization is taking the reins in Japan’s bid to be the world’s first carbon neutral nation. Our conversation with NEDO Chairman Ishizuka Hiroaki spanned many topics, from the current strengths of Japan’s manufacturing, the adoption of robotics to combat labor shortages, to how NEDO is incubating the most innovative start-up’s Japan has to offer.
The New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (or NEDO), Japan’s largest public technology development organization is taking the reins in Japan’s bid to be the world’s first carbon neutral nation. Our conversation with NEDO Chairman Ishizuka Hiroaki spanned many topics, from the current strengths of Japan’s manufacturing, the adoption of robotics to combat labor shortages, to how NEDO is incubating the most innovative start-up’s Japan has to offer.
As a specialised manufacturer of metal plates, Union Plate offers products that provide the basis for molds and equipment parts. In this interview, Representative Director Naoki Aizawa explains how Union is adapting to a changing industry, taking advantage of digital technologies, in addition to the company's ambitions of expanding overseas.
As a specialised manufacturer of metal plates, Union Plate offers products that provide the basis for molds and equipment parts. In this interview, Representative Director Naoki Aizawa explains how Union is adapting to a changing industry, taking advantage of digital technologies, in addition to the company's ambitions of expanding overseas.
A specialist in plastic caps, Mikasa embraces Japanese monozukuri to create high-quality products that also include bottles and other packaging materials. The century-old company is focused on global growth and a greener future.
A specialist in plastic caps, Mikasa embraces Japanese monozukuri to create high-quality products that also include bottles and other packaging materials. The century-old company is focused on global growth and a greener future.
Through well construction, geological survey work and advanced civil engineering technologies for disaster prevention, Nissaku is paving the way for universal access to clean water through its activities in Africa and Asia.
Through well construction, geological survey work and advanced civil engineering technologies for disaster prevention, Nissaku is paving the way for universal access to clean water through its activities in Africa and Asia.
With over 100 years of experience in dredging and land reclamation, construction engineering company Kojimagumi is uniquely placed to meet Japan’s infrastructure needs and help re-evaluate the country’s approach to urban and harbor planning.
With over 100 years of experience in dredging and land reclamation, construction engineering company Kojimagumi is uniquely placed to meet Japan’s infrastructure needs and help re-evaluate the country’s approach to urban and harbor planning.
Interview conducted on January 26th, 2021
As the No.1 company in the paper bag industry, The Pack also supports their customers with all sorts of packaging needs through an extensive product lineup and broad-ranging expertise acquired thanks to their network of manufacturing and distribution sites that supports nearly 14,000 companies in Japan. We talked with (former) President Mitsuo Inada who explained to us the process that goes behind the creation of their high-quality packaging solutions and how they are adapting to the changes in the market such as the increase in the demand of corrugated boxes due to the rise of e-commerce during the global pandemic, and how they comply with environmentally friendly manufacturing standards.
Interview conducted on January 26th, 2021
As the No.1 company in the paper bag industry, The Pack also supports their customers with all sorts of packaging needs through an extensive product lineup and broad-ranging expertise acquired thanks to their network of manufacturing and distribution sites that supports nearly 14,000 companies in Japan. We talked with (former) President Mitsuo Inada who explained to us the process that goes behind the creation of their high-quality packaging solutions and how they are adapting to the changes in the market such as the increase in the demand of corrugated boxes due to the rise of e-commerce during the global pandemic, and how they comply with environmentally friendly manufacturing standards.
Since their foundation in 1938, Nippon Steel SG Wire has adopted a pioneering spirit to manufacture and sell around 10,000 different kinds of wires according to the needs of the various fields that require sophisticated manufacturing technologies and advanced quality control, such as automobiles, precision equipment, and medical care, among others.
Since their foundation in 1938, Nippon Steel SG Wire has adopted a pioneering spirit to manufacture and sell around 10,000 different kinds of wires according to the needs of the various fields that require sophisticated manufacturing technologies and advanced quality control, such as automobiles, precision equipment, and medical care, among others.
Since their foundation in 1912, Ebara has been at the forefront of Japan’s post-war development with their infrastructure and industrial machinery technologies
Since their foundation in 1912, Ebara has been at the forefront of Japan’s post-war development with their infrastructure and industrial machinery technologies
A firm that has been working with cotton for the past 190 years, Suzuran Medical’s commitment to monozukuri sees it create industry-leading products for cosmetic, sanitary and medical care.
A firm that has been working with cotton for the past 190 years, Suzuran Medical’s commitment to monozukuri sees it create industry-leading products for cosmetic, sanitary and medical care.
