IHI Infrastructure Systems is a company that has been firmly combining history, technology, and human resources to support the world of infrastructure, pursuing new R&D and DX solutions. “We would like to have contributed to infrastructure construction all around the world,” says Susumu Ishihara, the former President of IHI Infrastructure Systems Co., Ltd. (now Vice President of Social Infrastructure & Offshore Facilities of IHI Corporation), when asked about plans for the next five years. And work on that expansion is already in motion.
IHI Infrastructure Systems is a company that has been firmly combining history, technology, and human resources to support the world of infrastructure, pursuing new R&D and DX solutions. “We would like to have contributed to infrastructure construction all around the world,” says Susumu Ishihara, the former President of IHI Infrastructure Systems Co., Ltd. (now Vice President of Social Infrastructure & Offshore Facilities of IHI Corporation), when asked about plans for the next five years. And work on that expansion is already in motion.
A company that has made significant contributions to the energy and water industries through its screen technologies, Nagaoka generates 84% of its turnover from overseas markets. Recent years have seen the company devote more resources to its water division in a bid to achieve the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals and help address the world’s growing water crisis through its business. According to Nagaoka president and CEO Yasuhisa Umezu, “only about 3% of the Earth’s water is fresh water and even less is currently drinkable.” Fortunately, with its CHEMILES technology, the company has a solution.
A company that has made significant contributions to the energy and water industries through its screen technologies, Nagaoka generates 84% of its turnover from overseas markets. Recent years have seen the company devote more resources to its water division in a bid to achieve the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals and help address the world’s growing water crisis through its business. According to Nagaoka president and CEO Yasuhisa Umezu, “only about 3% of the Earth’s water is fresh water and even less is currently drinkable.” Fortunately, with its CHEMILES technology, the company has a solution.
With proprietary technologies such as Kanacrete, Kanaflex is developing innovative materials and products to replace conventional reinforced concrete for the infrastructure of the future. We spoke with president Shigeki Kanao to learn more about Kanacrete and some of Kanaflex’s other groundbreaking technologies.
With proprietary technologies such as Kanacrete, Kanaflex is developing innovative materials and products to replace conventional reinforced concrete for the infrastructure of the future. We spoke with president Shigeki Kanao to learn more about Kanacrete and some of Kanaflex’s other groundbreaking technologies.
With over half a century’s worth of experience, Minami Fuji proudly ranks as Japan’s number one roof construction company and leads the way in human resource and business development not only in the Nippon nation, but across all of Asia. One of the reasons behind this is the focus on targeting and developing the right people. In this interview, Sadahisa Sugiyama, chairman of the board, explains how Minami Fuji has now created a human resource network spanning Asia where they train young ambitious personnel to become independent full-fledged members of society.
With over half a century’s worth of experience, Minami Fuji proudly ranks as Japan’s number one roof construction company and leads the way in human resource and business development not only in the Nippon nation, but across all of Asia. One of the reasons behind this is the focus on targeting and developing the right people. In this interview, Sadahisa Sugiyama, chairman of the board, explains how Minami Fuji has now created a human resource network spanning Asia where they train young ambitious personnel to become independent full-fledged members of society.
With over 70 years of history as an integrated manufacturer of pipe bending machines, including being the first in Japan to produce a double-bending pipe bender, Keiyo Bend is capable of providing tailor-made solutions for various industries. We sat down with President and CEO Kazuto Umino to hear more about their unique technologies and how they are quickly bringing IT technology into peripheral devices for pipe bending technology such as unmanned systems and multi-process pipe bender to adapt to the new needs of the market, and how they collaborate with customers to create better products.
With over 70 years of history as an integrated manufacturer of pipe bending machines, including being the first in Japan to produce a double-bending pipe bender, Keiyo Bend is capable of providing tailor-made solutions for various industries. We sat down with President and CEO Kazuto Umino to hear more about their unique technologies and how they are quickly bringing IT technology into peripheral devices for pipe bending technology such as unmanned systems and multi-process pipe bender to adapt to the new needs of the market, and how they collaborate with customers to create better products.
As a company grounded in monozukuri excellence, Toyo Paper responds to a wide range of paper needs, having achieved excellence in the major paper functions of “Wipe”, “Record” and “Wrap”. Since its founding in 1949, Toyo has been one of the pioneers in the paper industry, becoming the first company to invent a mechanized technique to manufacture Japan’s traditional washi paper. Not content with this innovation alone, the company switched its attention to paper towels, coffee filters and non-woven papers, spearheading their production in Japan starting from 1957. Its line of paper towels remains a cornerstone of its sales to this day.
As a company grounded in monozukuri excellence, Toyo Paper responds to a wide range of paper needs, having achieved excellence in the major paper functions of “Wipe”, “Record” and “Wrap”. Since its founding in 1949, Toyo has been one of the pioneers in the paper industry, becoming the first company to invent a mechanized technique to manufacture Japan’s traditional washi paper. Not content with this innovation alone, the company switched its attention to paper towels, coffee filters and non-woven papers, spearheading their production in Japan starting from 1957. Its line of paper towels remains a cornerstone of its sales to this day.
With its unique technology, YAMAMOTO has been offering a diverse range of products, including its quality, eco-friendly, and people-friendly rubber material, for over 50 years. Founded in 1964, the company’s lineup of high-performance, rubber-based materials have applications in professional sports, health, aerospace, and apparel, among others. YAMAMOTO’s dedication to innovation can be seen in its BIO ESPERANZA material, which can generate heat without an external source.
With its unique technology, YAMAMOTO has been offering a diverse range of products, including its quality, eco-friendly, and people-friendly rubber material, for over 50 years. Founded in 1964, the company’s lineup of high-performance, rubber-based materials have applications in professional sports, health, aerospace, and apparel, among others. YAMAMOTO’s dedication to innovation can be seen in its BIO ESPERANZA material, which can generate heat without an external source.
Naris Cosmetics, which this year celebrates its 90th anniversary, is one of Japan’s most experienced cosmetics manufacturers. A specialist in female skin care, Naris also boasts a host of hair, body and makeup products for women, plus a men’s care range. The company additionally sells health food items and aroma oils. At Naris, the aim is to harness natural ingredients to help bring health and happiness to its customers. Led by the firm’s skin care range, Naris Cosmetics’ high-quality products with natural ingredients have become a fixture of beauty regimes in Japan and beyond.
Naris Cosmetics, which this year celebrates its 90th anniversary, is one of Japan’s most experienced cosmetics manufacturers. A specialist in female skin care, Naris also boasts a host of hair, body and makeup products for women, plus a men’s care range. The company additionally sells health food items and aroma oils. At Naris, the aim is to harness natural ingredients to help bring health and happiness to its customers. Led by the firm’s skin care range, Naris Cosmetics’ high-quality products with natural ingredients have become a fixture of beauty regimes in Japan and beyond.
As a hotel amenities and cosmetics trader and manufacturer, Sanyo Bussan has left its mark by developing innovative products. These include the Biomass Series, the hotel industry’s first biomass-based product line, such as toothbrushes and hairbrushes made from rice resin (inedible rice). President Eiji Takeuchi tells us how the company has responded to the shock of the Covid-19 pandemic for the hotel industry by innovating and diversifying its business, and how it aims to expand its reach by providing premium Japanese amenities to hotels around the world.
As a hotel amenities and cosmetics trader and manufacturer, Sanyo Bussan has left its mark by developing innovative products. These include the Biomass Series, the hotel industry’s first biomass-based product line, such as toothbrushes and hairbrushes made from rice resin (inedible rice). President Eiji Takeuchi tells us how the company has responded to the shock of the Covid-19 pandemic for the hotel industry by innovating and diversifying its business, and how it aims to expand its reach by providing premium Japanese amenities to hotels around the world.
As a leading company in surface treatment, MC Systems has all the necessary facilities for in-house production, including utilizing chemicals, the development of industrial science technologies like process and equipment design, and testing and evaluation of those technologies. We talked with president Yasutaka Hasegawa to learn more about how they’re adapting to the new materials being used in the automotive industry, their contribution to the switch to EV, as well as the other fields their products are being applied to, including aerospace.
As a leading company in surface treatment, MC Systems has all the necessary facilities for in-house production, including utilizing chemicals, the development of industrial science technologies like process and equipment design, and testing and evaluation of those technologies. We talked with president Yasutaka Hasegawa to learn more about how they’re adapting to the new materials being used in the automotive industry, their contribution to the switch to EV, as well as the other fields their products are being applied to, including aerospace.
