Founded in 1963, Nippon Fruehauf is a leading Japanese transportation technology firm that produces truck bodies, trailers, and containers, with a growing presence across Asia. Over the past decade, it has established joint ventures in China, Thailand and the Philippines. A specialist in temperature-controlled transportation, Nippon Fruehauf is branching out as it tackles the issue of preserving perishable goods throughout the supply chain from producer to consumer. The company’s focus must “not only be on courier refrigeration but also on warehouse storage and customer refrigeration systems”, saya company president Toshikazu Tanaka.
Founded in 1963, Nippon Fruehauf is a leading Japanese transportation technology firm that produces truck bodies, trailers, and containers, with a growing presence across Asia. Over the past decade, it has established joint ventures in China, Thailand and the Philippines. A specialist in temperature-controlled transportation, Nippon Fruehauf is branching out as it tackles the issue of preserving perishable goods throughout the supply chain from producer to consumer. The company’s focus must “not only be on courier refrigeration but also on warehouse storage and customer refrigeration systems”, saya company president Toshikazu Tanaka.
A leading manufacturer of plastic products since 1948, Shonan Plastics has developed an innovative method for pipeline rehabilitation. A firm that specializes in plastic molded products, plastic mold design and non-excavation construction methods, Shonan Plastics is dedicated to monozukuri, the spirit of innovation and perfection that’s a core philosophy for Japanese businesses. We spoke with president Takao Kamiyama to get his take on monozukuri and learn more about the company, including about its ‘3S Segment Method’, which involves assembling translucent plastic segments on the pipe’s inside wall and injecting a cement-based filler between the segments and the inner surface.
A leading manufacturer of plastic products since 1948, Shonan Plastics has developed an innovative method for pipeline rehabilitation. A firm that specializes in plastic molded products, plastic mold design and non-excavation construction methods, Shonan Plastics is dedicated to monozukuri, the spirit of innovation and perfection that’s a core philosophy for Japanese businesses. We spoke with president Takao Kamiyama to get his take on monozukuri and learn more about the company, including about its ‘3S Segment Method’, which involves assembling translucent plastic segments on the pipe’s inside wall and injecting a cement-based filler between the segments and the inner surface.
Since its establishment in 1949, Nichiden Seimitsu has been providing high-quality precision stamped parts, precision dies and other products for automation and mechanical equipment. Today, Nichiden has streamlined its production through the development of the unique ismart box – a system that controls production processes from raw materials to the final product. In this interview, President and Representative Director Masahiro Yoshida, discusses the ismart, along with the company’s long history of success, stemming from the company’s philosophy to continuously evolve through its improvements in quality and service.
Since its establishment in 1949, Nichiden Seimitsu has been providing high-quality precision stamped parts, precision dies and other products for automation and mechanical equipment. Today, Nichiden has streamlined its production through the development of the unique ismart box – a system that controls production processes from raw materials to the final product. In this interview, President and Representative Director Masahiro Yoshida, discusses the ismart, along with the company’s long history of success, stemming from the company’s philosophy to continuously evolve through its improvements in quality and service.
A construction materials company may not be the first thing that comes to mind when we think of achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), but Japan’s Koshii is helping to buck this trend with its high-performance, environmentally friendly wood products. For over 70 years, the company has been supplying its customers with highly reliable wood products, from paneling to foundations, using the latest technology and techniques to ensure quality. President Jun Koshii explains the key to this longevity has been the company’s focus on “cost, quality and delivery.”
A construction materials company may not be the first thing that comes to mind when we think of achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), but Japan’s Koshii is helping to buck this trend with its high-performance, environmentally friendly wood products. For over 70 years, the company has been supplying its customers with highly reliable wood products, from paneling to foundations, using the latest technology and techniques to ensure quality. President Jun Koshii explains the key to this longevity has been the company’s focus on “cost, quality and delivery.”
Since its inception, NEW COSMOS ELECTRIC has been at the forefront of innovation, introducing the first ever residential gas alarm to the world in 1964. Currently, they hold a 70% market share for Natural Gas Alarms in Japan. NEW COSMOS is also the first to develop a long-life battery powered Natural Gas Alarm using MEMS gas sensor technology and the first to deliver a battery-powered AMI smart Natural Gas Alarm to the U.S. They have sold over 70 million residential gas alarms worldwide and have expanded into seven different countries, most recently expanding into the U.S. in 2019. NEW COSMOS is well-positioned to continue to accelerate their mission to help eliminate deaths due to gas explosions and make a huge impact as a long-standing, trusted global leader in the gas alarm industry.
Since its inception, NEW COSMOS ELECTRIC has been at the forefront of innovation, introducing the first ever residential gas alarm to the world in 1964. Currently, they hold a 70% market share for Natural Gas Alarms in Japan. NEW COSMOS is also the first to develop a long-life battery powered Natural Gas Alarm using MEMS gas sensor technology and the first to deliver a battery-powered AMI smart Natural Gas Alarm to the U.S. They have sold over 70 million residential gas alarms worldwide and have expanded into seven different countries, most recently expanding into the U.S. in 2019. NEW COSMOS is well-positioned to continue to accelerate their mission to help eliminate deaths due to gas explosions and make a huge impact as a long-standing, trusted global leader in the gas alarm industry.
For over 120 years, Kawasaki Thermal Engineering has been on the boil in providing world firsts when it comes to package boilers and absorption chillers. KTE is proud to have launched the WILLHEAT series of compact once-through boilers, equipped with low-NOx hydrogen combustion dry burners. This product was developed based on KTE’s experience and technologies in the manufacturing of boilers that use hydrogen byproducts, which are sourced from petrochemical plants, steelworks, caustic soda production operations and other such facilities and processes, as fuel. We sat down with president, Susumu Shinohara, to learn more about the company, its history of innovation and range of innovative products.
For over 120 years, Kawasaki Thermal Engineering has been on the boil in providing world firsts when it comes to package boilers and absorption chillers. KTE is proud to have launched the WILLHEAT series of compact once-through boilers, equipped with low-NOx hydrogen combustion dry burners. This product was developed based on KTE’s experience and technologies in the manufacturing of boilers that use hydrogen byproducts, which are sourced from petrochemical plants, steelworks, caustic soda production operations and other such facilities and processes, as fuel. We sat down with president, Susumu Shinohara, to learn more about the company, its history of innovation and range of innovative products.
We sat down with President Kouji Koretsune to discuss Koretsune Seiko’s 80 years of manufacturing excellence. The firm is known for producing hydraulic cylinders for power steering systems for agricultural machinery; gearboxes and other products utilizing hydraulic systems; and cylinders used in passenger boarding bridges at airports, among other industrial machinery.
We sat down with President Kouji Koretsune to discuss Koretsune Seiko’s 80 years of manufacturing excellence. The firm is known for producing hydraulic cylinders for power steering systems for agricultural machinery; gearboxes and other products utilizing hydraulic systems; and cylinders used in passenger boarding bridges at airports, among other industrial machinery.
In the race for carbon neutrality, a major emphasis has been placed on the production of clean energy. However, preventing energy loss, and therefore maximizing the efficiency of the energy we use, will be just as key in reaching a carbon neutral world by 2050. Window producer YKK AP understands the pressing need for innovation to drive society towards carbon neutrality, and its energy saving vinyl windows are a great first step.
In the race for carbon neutrality, a major emphasis has been placed on the production of clean energy. However, preventing energy loss, and therefore maximizing the efficiency of the energy we use, will be just as key in reaching a carbon neutral world by 2050. Window producer YKK AP understands the pressing need for innovation to drive society towards carbon neutrality, and its energy saving vinyl windows are a great first step.
Since its beginning in 1990, Aglis Co., Ltd. has been providing unique systems for the agricultural sector, in addition to its medical products supplied to hospitals. As Aglis grows year-on-year, the company continues to reach new innovative heights, seen with their BUDDYTAPE grafting system. In this interview, President Hiroyuki Nakamura, discusses Aglis’ innovative work, along with its history, successes and dedication to achieving future goals.
Since its beginning in 1990, Aglis Co., Ltd. has been providing unique systems for the agricultural sector, in addition to its medical products supplied to hospitals. As Aglis grows year-on-year, the company continues to reach new innovative heights, seen with their BUDDYTAPE grafting system. In this interview, President Hiroyuki Nakamura, discusses Aglis’ innovative work, along with its history, successes and dedication to achieving future goals.
With technology developed over 50 years, Kyowa Kogyo has improved both the durability and quality of universal joints used in all manner of Automotive, Agricultural, and Construction machinery among many other industries. We sat down with President Yuji Kito to better understand the essential and truly “universal” nature of their products.
With technology developed over 50 years, Kyowa Kogyo has improved both the durability and quality of universal joints used in all manner of Automotive, Agricultural, and Construction machinery among many other industries. We sat down with President Yuji Kito to better understand the essential and truly “universal” nature of their products.
