Based in Tokyo, Japan, Yotsugi boasts nearly 90 years of experience as a manufacturer of personal protective equipment (PPE), specializing in high-voltage insulating gloves, clothes and boots for electrical workers. Yotsugi’s commitment to quality – a trait typical of Japanese manufacturing – sets it apart from its emerging Asian competitors, says president Naoto Yotsugi: “Consumers pay attention to the countries where their products come from, and they prefer the high quality products that Japanese companies like us can provide.
Based in Tokyo, Japan, Yotsugi boasts nearly 90 years of experience as a manufacturer of personal protective equipment (PPE), specializing in high-voltage insulating gloves, clothes and boots for electrical workers. Yotsugi’s commitment to quality – a trait typical of Japanese manufacturing – sets it apart from its emerging Asian competitors, says president Naoto Yotsugi: “Consumers pay attention to the countries where their products come from, and they prefer the high quality products that Japanese companies like us can provide.
Since its foundation as a railway operating company, Nishi-Nippon Railroad, also known as Nishitetsu, has grown to encompass many other diversified business lines, including real-estate and logistics. With Fukuoka slowly becoming a key city for Japan, in addition to a global logistics sector slowly becoming less reliant on China, Nishitetsu finds itself in a very unique position. In this interview, President and CEO, Koichi Hayashida, discusses the company’s strengths and future plans, stemming from its desire to help make Fukuoka Asia’s next financial hub.
Since its foundation as a railway operating company, Nishi-Nippon Railroad, also known as Nishitetsu, has grown to encompass many other diversified business lines, including real-estate and logistics. With Fukuoka slowly becoming a key city for Japan, in addition to a global logistics sector slowly becoming less reliant on China, Nishitetsu finds itself in a very unique position. In this interview, President and CEO, Koichi Hayashida, discusses the company’s strengths and future plans, stemming from its desire to help make Fukuoka Asia’s next financial hub.
Founded in 1950, Osaka-based KYC is a major manufacturer of concrete batching plants and mixers, as well as other construction machinery and equipment, such as scaffolding and conveyor systems. KYC has established international sites in China, South Korea, Singapore, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam – and amid decreasing domestic demand for construction, its focus is increasingly beyond Japan’s borders, says president and representative director Masatoshi Naokawa.
Founded in 1950, Osaka-based KYC is a major manufacturer of concrete batching plants and mixers, as well as other construction machinery and equipment, such as scaffolding and conveyor systems. KYC has established international sites in China, South Korea, Singapore, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam – and amid decreasing domestic demand for construction, its focus is increasingly beyond Japan’s borders, says president and representative director Masatoshi Naokawa.
Since its establishment in 1961, Nissei Build Kogyo has always prided itself on being the one and only company engaged in prefabricated houses, system architecture, and multi-storey car parks that provides comprehensive support, from development, manufacturing and construction to after-sales services.
Since its establishment in 1961, Nissei Build Kogyo has always prided itself on being the one and only company engaged in prefabricated houses, system architecture, and multi-storey car parks that provides comprehensive support, from development, manufacturing and construction to after-sales services.
For more than eight decades, Tochu Corporation has been supporting the glass and casting industries through procuring high-quality Silica Sand, in addition to making casting materials and coatings readily available. Today, Tochu has many recycling plants for sand and is dedicated to fulfilling its SDGs. In this interview, President Takeshi Morita, discusses the company’s long history of success, and its plans for the future, with Tochu’s dedication towards environmental rehabilitation the core of its philosophy.
For more than eight decades, Tochu Corporation has been supporting the glass and casting industries through procuring high-quality Silica Sand, in addition to making casting materials and coatings readily available. Today, Tochu has many recycling plants for sand and is dedicated to fulfilling its SDGs. In this interview, President Takeshi Morita, discusses the company’s long history of success, and its plans for the future, with Tochu’s dedication towards environmental rehabilitation the core of its philosophy.
Yasuda Engineering has developed numerous proprietary pipe jacking methods and technologies to contribute to underground infrastructure development in Japan, and is now looking to expand across South East Asia, including Vietnam.
Yasuda Engineering has developed numerous proprietary pipe jacking methods and technologies to contribute to underground infrastructure development in Japan, and is now looking to expand across South East Asia, including Vietnam.
Since its establishment in 1967, NIKKEN CORPORATION has been one of Japan’s leading construction equipment rental businesses, today renting more than a million units of industrial machinery across the country to clients in the civil engineering and construction sectors. With its commitment to putting “safety and compliance first”, the company operates its business through a network of approximately 250 sales offices throughout Japan as well as facilities where it develops, manufactures, and sells its own products to adapt to the changing needs of customers. In this interview, Seigo Minamioka, President and CEO, explains how NIKKEN CORPORATION looks to promote the reuse and sharing of industrial machinery in line with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Since its establishment in 1967, NIKKEN CORPORATION has been one of Japan’s leading construction equipment rental businesses, today renting more than a million units of industrial machinery across the country to clients in the civil engineering and construction sectors. With its commitment to putting “safety and compliance first”, the company operates its business through a network of approximately 250 sales offices throughout Japan as well as facilities where it develops, manufactures, and sells its own products to adapt to the changing needs of customers. In this interview, Seigo Minamioka, President and CEO, explains how NIKKEN CORPORATION looks to promote the reuse and sharing of industrial machinery in line with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Established in 1882, Mitsui Miike Machinery specializes in material handling systems, manufacturing transport and storage equipment for steelworks and power stations. The Fukuoka-based company’s portfolio of custom-made products also includes tunnel excavation machinery, and technology for hydroelectric generation systems. We sit down with president Motohiko Nakamura to find out more about how Mitsui Miike Machinery is applying its expertise in quality, custom-made technology to pursue the goal of carbon neutrality.
Established in 1882, Mitsui Miike Machinery specializes in material handling systems, manufacturing transport and storage equipment for steelworks and power stations. The Fukuoka-based company’s portfolio of custom-made products also includes tunnel excavation machinery, and technology for hydroelectric generation systems. We sit down with president Motohiko Nakamura to find out more about how Mitsui Miike Machinery is applying its expertise in quality, custom-made technology to pursue the goal of carbon neutrality.
Japan’s Hiraiwa offers customers a one-stop shop from design to construction and maintenance, priding itself on the safety provided by its innovative technology. Founded in 1946, Hiraiwa recognized the need for repair works in the industry before its rivals, establishing its renewal division some 20 years ago with a focus on eco-friendly methods. This renewal work includes the retrofitting of Hiraiwa’s tailor-made anti-seismic solutions, helping its customers meet Japan’s strict seismic regulations, as explained by president Toshikazu Hiraiwa in this interview.
Japan’s Hiraiwa offers customers a one-stop shop from design to construction and maintenance, priding itself on the safety provided by its innovative technology. Founded in 1946, Hiraiwa recognized the need for repair works in the industry before its rivals, establishing its renewal division some 20 years ago with a focus on eco-friendly methods. This renewal work includes the retrofitting of Hiraiwa’s tailor-made anti-seismic solutions, helping its customers meet Japan’s strict seismic regulations, as explained by president Toshikazu Hiraiwa in this interview.
Since its founding, Japanese gas sensor manufacturer Figaro has been at the vanguard of gas sensors, beginning commercial production of the world’s first semiconductor type gas sensors in 1969, while the company continues to lead the way in top-class reliable gas sensors. Leveraging over 50 years of expertise, Figaro Engineering offers a wide array of gas sensor products for the detection of explosive and toxic gases, as well as air quality sensors.
Since its founding, Japanese gas sensor manufacturer Figaro has been at the vanguard of gas sensors, beginning commercial production of the world’s first semiconductor type gas sensors in 1969, while the company continues to lead the way in top-class reliable gas sensors. Leveraging over 50 years of expertise, Figaro Engineering offers a wide array of gas sensor products for the detection of explosive and toxic gases, as well as air quality sensors.
