EDOGAWA GOSEI specializes in producing conductive and cutting oil resistant paint, reliable enough to protect Japan’s busiest machinery. Founded in 1935, EDOGAWA GOSEI’s innovative EPOLITE paint provides a coating which is resistant to cutting oil, and the company has developed paints and coatings for a wide range of industries, from semiconductors to healthcare. In this interview, president of EDOGAWA GOSEI, Koji Shinohara, explains the company’s philosophy is based around a combination of “the spirit of craftsmanship with a hidden sense of hospitality”.
EDOGAWA GOSEI specializes in producing conductive and cutting oil resistant paint, reliable enough to protect Japan’s busiest machinery. Founded in 1935, EDOGAWA GOSEI’s innovative EPOLITE paint provides a coating which is resistant to cutting oil, and the company has developed paints and coatings for a wide range of industries, from semiconductors to healthcare. In this interview, president of EDOGAWA GOSEI, Koji Shinohara, explains the company’s philosophy is based around a combination of “the spirit of craftsmanship with a hidden sense of hospitality”.
Many of Japan’s renowned automotive manufacturers are today dedicated to making more lightweight vehicles in the pursuit of greater sustainability, particularly as the industry transitions to electric cars which can be significantly heavier than internal combustion vehicles. We speak with president of Daiwa Kasei, Eiji Kojima, to learn more about how the company is innovating its products to support the manufacture of lighter, more sustainable vehicles.
Many of Japan’s renowned automotive manufacturers are today dedicated to making more lightweight vehicles in the pursuit of greater sustainability, particularly as the industry transitions to electric cars which can be significantly heavier than internal combustion vehicles. We speak with president of Daiwa Kasei, Eiji Kojima, to learn more about how the company is innovating its products to support the manufacture of lighter, more sustainable vehicles.
In our daily lives, metal products are used in a variety of settings, but the suitable tools are needed to create their final form. Since its establishment in 1946, Chuo Koki has been heavily involved in this important process, providing the necessary machining accuracy in a timely manner for the required applications. Because Chuo Koki is a small- to medium-sized business, it is able to act with the mindset of “customer first”. To achieve this, president, Yasuhiro Minoura, explains that the company has adopted “horizontal integration” to provide one-stop services, from product development to sales as an integrated service.
In our daily lives, metal products are used in a variety of settings, but the suitable tools are needed to create their final form. Since its establishment in 1946, Chuo Koki has been heavily involved in this important process, providing the necessary machining accuracy in a timely manner for the required applications. Because Chuo Koki is a small- to medium-sized business, it is able to act with the mindset of “customer first”. To achieve this, president, Yasuhiro Minoura, explains that the company has adopted “horizontal integration” to provide one-stop services, from product development to sales as an integrated service.
As the world’s third largest pharmaceutical market with progressive healthcare policies that allow for the accelerated approval of innovative drugs, Japan remains a very attractive market for foreign companies. CMIC Group is the first company to offer contract research organization (CRO) services in Japan for over 30 years now. With expanded services and industry expertise, CMIC can serve as the ideal partner for foreign companies looking for a leading one-stop service provider to support their market entry and successful growth in Japan, from pre-clinical and clinical, to approval, and sales & marketing.
As the world’s third largest pharmaceutical market with progressive healthcare policies that allow for the accelerated approval of innovative drugs, Japan remains a very attractive market for foreign companies. CMIC Group is the first company to offer contract research organization (CRO) services in Japan for over 30 years now. With expanded services and industry expertise, CMIC can serve as the ideal partner for foreign companies looking for a leading one-stop service provider to support their market entry and successful growth in Japan, from pre-clinical and clinical, to approval, and sales & marketing.
Since its establishment in 1959, Sanyo Kako has been a leader in providing high-performance resin materials, utilising their own unique mix technologies. With a cleaner planet and more eco-friendly materials in the forefront of everyone's minds, Sanyo Kako is tackling these issues by adapting to the times, incorporating carbon neutrality goals and being the front runner in offering recyclable products. In this interview, President Hiroshi Saiki discusses Sanyo's history and successes, stemming from the company’s approach to safety and a cleaner tomorrow.
Since its establishment in 1959, Sanyo Kako has been a leader in providing high-performance resin materials, utilising their own unique mix technologies. With a cleaner planet and more eco-friendly materials in the forefront of everyone's minds, Sanyo Kako is tackling these issues by adapting to the times, incorporating carbon neutrality goals and being the front runner in offering recyclable products. In this interview, President Hiroshi Saiki discusses Sanyo's history and successes, stemming from the company’s approach to safety and a cleaner tomorrow.
TRUSCO plays an important role in the manufacturing supply chain as a trading company supplying products and professional tools (pro tools) to Japanese SMEs across a wide range of industries. Also operating as an MRO (maintenance, repair and operation supplies) wholesaler, TRUSCO has accelerated digital transformation to further enhance the quality of its services. We speak with president, Tetsuya Nakayama, to learn more about the company's operations and how it is leading the industry with its digital transformation drive and Logistics DX platform.
TRUSCO plays an important role in the manufacturing supply chain as a trading company supplying products and professional tools (pro tools) to Japanese SMEs across a wide range of industries. Also operating as an MRO (maintenance, repair and operation supplies) wholesaler, TRUSCO has accelerated digital transformation to further enhance the quality of its services. We speak with president, Tetsuya Nakayama, to learn more about the company's operations and how it is leading the industry with its digital transformation drive and Logistics DX platform.
IWATSU ELECTRIC is constantly striving to create new value and contribute to enriching society through a diverse array of communications systems, printing, and test & measurement equipment. President, Toru Nishido, explains how the company supports its clients with its advanced technology, offering high-caliber tech solutions to its customers through a fusion between hardware and software systems development. “Our goal is to further the satisfaction of our customers through offering the best solutions. IWATSU is constantly striving to create new value and contribute to enriching society,” he says.
IWATSU ELECTRIC is constantly striving to create new value and contribute to enriching society through a diverse array of communications systems, printing, and test & measurement equipment. President, Toru Nishido, explains how the company supports its clients with its advanced technology, offering high-caliber tech solutions to its customers through a fusion between hardware and software systems development. “Our goal is to further the satisfaction of our customers through offering the best solutions. IWATSU is constantly striving to create new value and contribute to enriching society,” he says.
Optical manufacturers have played a very important role in Japan’s industrial development, with Seiwa Optical being one of the chief players in the industry for more than seven decades. In this interview, president Isao Okazak gives his insight into Seiwa Optical’s three main business segments -- optics, industrial equipment and environment -- and explains how the company has leveraged its excellent reputation for quality optical solutions in the semiconductor and industrial equipment fields to expand into life sciences.
Optical manufacturers have played a very important role in Japan’s industrial development, with Seiwa Optical being one of the chief players in the industry for more than seven decades. In this interview, president Isao Okazak gives his insight into Seiwa Optical’s three main business segments -- optics, industrial equipment and environment -- and explains how the company has leveraged its excellent reputation for quality optical solutions in the semiconductor and industrial equipment fields to expand into life sciences.
Since its establishment, Japan Insulation has been a leader in developing fireproof and heat insulating materials based on zonotrite-based calcium silicate. For industries where the environment can be too hot to handle, Japan Insulation provides its customers with safe and reliable ways to work in extreme environments. In this interview, President Tomohiko Yoshii discusses Japan Insulation's history and successes, stemming from the company’s approach to safety and a better tomorrow.
Since its establishment, Japan Insulation has been a leader in developing fireproof and heat insulating materials based on zonotrite-based calcium silicate. For industries where the environment can be too hot to handle, Japan Insulation provides its customers with safe and reliable ways to work in extreme environments. In this interview, President Tomohiko Yoshii discusses Japan Insulation's history and successes, stemming from the company’s approach to safety and a better tomorrow.
Established as a printing company over 150 years ago, SCREEN produced Japan’s first photographic glass screens in 1938 and throughout its history the company has sought to continuously refine technologies in its three core areas: surface processing, direct imaging and image processing. From energy, semiconductors and electronics to pharmaceuticals and bio-sciences, there are incredible and transformative developments happening in these innovation-driven industries, and SCREEN Holdings is proud to be playing a fundamental role behind the scenes in all of them. We sat down with president Toshio Hiroe to find out more about SCREEN’s work across all of these industries.
Established as a printing company over 150 years ago, SCREEN produced Japan’s first photographic glass screens in 1938 and throughout its history the company has sought to continuously refine technologies in its three core areas: surface processing, direct imaging and image processing. From energy, semiconductors and electronics to pharmaceuticals and bio-sciences, there are incredible and transformative developments happening in these innovation-driven industries, and SCREEN Holdings is proud to be playing a fundamental role behind the scenes in all of them. We sat down with president Toshio Hiroe to find out more about SCREEN’s work across all of these industries.
