True to Japan’s position as one of Asia’s leaders in steelmaking, Daiwa Steel Tube Industries is the go-to manufacturer for steel tubes. Founded in 1932, the company is dedicated to creating new value by offering a diversified range of highly reliable steel tubes. Based in rural Tochigi prefecture and with international footholds in Vietnam, India, and the United States, Daiwa Steel has made its mark on global markets by ensuring quality and safety in production, as well as encouraging connectivity and knowledge sharing among its workers. In this interview, President Shinichiro Nakamura discusses the company’s efforts to transfer Japanese monozukuri excellence overseas, its drive to embrace digitalisation and automation, and its commitment to continue investing in human capital.
True to Japan’s position as one of Asia’s leaders in steelmaking, Daiwa Steel Tube Industries is the go-to manufacturer for steel tubes. Founded in 1932, the company is dedicated to creating new value by offering a diversified range of highly reliable steel tubes. Based in rural Tochigi prefecture and with international footholds in Vietnam, India, and the United States, Daiwa Steel has made its mark on global markets by ensuring quality and safety in production, as well as encouraging connectivity and knowledge sharing among its workers. In this interview, President Shinichiro Nakamura discusses the company’s efforts to transfer Japanese monozukuri excellence overseas, its drive to embrace digitalisation and automation, and its commitment to continue investing in human capital.
Founded 50 years ago, the JESCO Group (JESCO) is a comprehensive engineering enterprise engaged in nuclear power plant leak testing, construction for solar power plants, and electrical wireless communication equipment, providing a one-stop service from consulting, design, and procurement, to construction and maintenance. Collaboration has been key to JESCO’s success, which is why CEO and founder, Toshihiro Matsumoto, is seeking partners to develop projects across the ASEAN region.
Founded 50 years ago, the JESCO Group (JESCO) is a comprehensive engineering enterprise engaged in nuclear power plant leak testing, construction for solar power plants, and electrical wireless communication equipment, providing a one-stop service from consulting, design, and procurement, to construction and maintenance. Collaboration has been key to JESCO’s success, which is why CEO and founder, Toshihiro Matsumoto, is seeking partners to develop projects across the ASEAN region.
Trust is the cornerstone to success in the security industry, and Japan’s Kumahira has been providing its customers with “Anzen (safety) and Anshin (peace of mind)” through its high-performance security products for over 120 years. From its initial focus on vaults and safes, Kumahira has expanded its mission to protect society through its wide range of security products, including fully-automated safe deposit systems, security gates, and liquid scanners, to meet the needs of the times. We sat down with president, Akinobu Kumahira, to learn more about the company its high-quality security solutions.
Trust is the cornerstone to success in the security industry, and Japan’s Kumahira has been providing its customers with “Anzen (safety) and Anshin (peace of mind)” through its high-performance security products for over 120 years. From its initial focus on vaults and safes, Kumahira has expanded its mission to protect society through its wide range of security products, including fully-automated safe deposit systems, security gates, and liquid scanners, to meet the needs of the times. We sat down with president, Akinobu Kumahira, to learn more about the company its high-quality security solutions.
Established in 1961, Yabashi Holdings is a leading construction, machinery and mining company present not only in Japan, but across Asia. The firm is dedicated to monozukuri, the spirit of innovation and perfection that underpins Japanese manufacturing. For President Tatsuyoshi Yabashi, monozukuri is about maximizing workers’ potential. “It’s important to find good human resources and educate and train them in an environment in which they can experience satisfaction and motivation,” he says. In this interview, Mr. Yabashi also explains how Yabashi Holdings is working towards carbon neutrality and is turning its attention to its wood and metal divisions.
Established in 1961, Yabashi Holdings is a leading construction, machinery and mining company present not only in Japan, but across Asia. The firm is dedicated to monozukuri, the spirit of innovation and perfection that underpins Japanese manufacturing. For President Tatsuyoshi Yabashi, monozukuri is about maximizing workers’ potential. “It’s important to find good human resources and educate and train them in an environment in which they can experience satisfaction and motivation,” he says. In this interview, Mr. Yabashi also explains how Yabashi Holdings is working towards carbon neutrality and is turning its attention to its wood and metal divisions.
Since Yokomori MFG. Co., Ltd. took their first steps as kaidan-ya (stair makers) over half a century ago, they have continually assessed the market with the aim of providing safer and higher-quality staircases. As a partner subcontractor to large construction firms, the company’s products include internal and external staircases, ornamental stairways, and SYSTAIR, which are customizable residential units. In this interview, President & CEO, Takeshi Ariake, explains how Yokomori has been helping Japan’s construction industry reach the next level for the past 70 years.
Since Yokomori MFG. Co., Ltd. took their first steps as kaidan-ya (stair makers) over half a century ago, they have continually assessed the market with the aim of providing safer and higher-quality staircases. As a partner subcontractor to large construction firms, the company’s products include internal and external staircases, ornamental stairways, and SYSTAIR, which are customizable residential units. In this interview, President & CEO, Takeshi Ariake, explains how Yokomori has been helping Japan’s construction industry reach the next level for the past 70 years.
Having supplied the steel industry for more than a century, today Krosaki Harima Corporation is focused on expanding its global operations in line with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) best practices. Since it was established in 1918, Krosaki Harima Corporation has played a vital role supplying quality materials to Japan’s main industries, especially the steel sector. Today, the company is mainly engaged in the manufacture of refractory materials, operating through its three main business segments: Refractories, Furnaces, and Ceramics.
Having supplied the steel industry for more than a century, today Krosaki Harima Corporation is focused on expanding its global operations in line with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) best practices. Since it was established in 1918, Krosaki Harima Corporation has played a vital role supplying quality materials to Japan’s main industries, especially the steel sector. Today, the company is mainly engaged in the manufacture of refractory materials, operating through its three main business segments: Refractories, Furnaces, and Ceramics.
Since its establishment in 1970, Unipulse Corporation has become a leader in providing high-quality inspection and testing equipment for a variety of different fields. Today, Unipulse’s counts large firms, such as Toyota, as customers for their equipment, including the unique electric balance, Moon Lifter. In this interview, President and Technical General Manager Takami Yoshimoto, discusses Unipulse’s long history and success, stemming from the company’s philosophy to fulfil the potential of its engineers and Yoshimoto’s passion for electrical equipment and engineering.
Since its establishment in 1970, Unipulse Corporation has become a leader in providing high-quality inspection and testing equipment for a variety of different fields. Today, Unipulse’s counts large firms, such as Toyota, as customers for their equipment, including the unique electric balance, Moon Lifter. In this interview, President and Technical General Manager Takami Yoshimoto, discusses Unipulse’s long history and success, stemming from the company’s philosophy to fulfil the potential of its engineers and Yoshimoto’s passion for electrical equipment and engineering.
Since its establishment in 1921, Naniwa Pump MFG has become a leader in the design and manufacturing of high-quality marine pumps. Today, Naniwa Pump operates the successful ‘Naniwa Ecological Operation Project’, aimed at innovation and environmental conservation, contributing to the development of energy-saving products. In this interview, President and CEO Hiroshi Noguchi, discusses this project, in addition to the company’s rich history and success, stemming from the company’s philosophy to satisfy customer needs.
Since its establishment in 1921, Naniwa Pump MFG has become a leader in the design and manufacturing of high-quality marine pumps. Today, Naniwa Pump operates the successful ‘Naniwa Ecological Operation Project’, aimed at innovation and environmental conservation, contributing to the development of energy-saving products. In this interview, President and CEO Hiroshi Noguchi, discusses this project, in addition to the company’s rich history and success, stemming from the company’s philosophy to satisfy customer needs.
Leveraging on its almost 90 years of history as Japan’s premiere metal work architect, Kikukawa Industry Co., Ltd. has become a mainstay for architectural projects around the world. We sat down with President Yoshihiko Utsuno to discuss everything Kikukawa: past, present, and future.
Leveraging on its almost 90 years of history as Japan’s premiere metal work architect, Kikukawa Industry Co., Ltd. has become a mainstay for architectural projects around the world. We sat down with President Yoshihiko Utsuno to discuss everything Kikukawa: past, present, and future.
TPR contributes to realizing a clean and high quality global society by offering unmatched technologies and products with superior value to the global automotive industry. We sat down with President Yano to discuss the ongoing changes to the automotive industry, how COVID-19 is altering the economy and society, and the emergence of environmental and energy challenges.
TPR contributes to realizing a clean and high quality global society by offering unmatched technologies and products with superior value to the global automotive industry. We sat down with President Yano to discuss the ongoing changes to the automotive industry, how COVID-19 is altering the economy and society, and the emergence of environmental and energy challenges.
