Since its establishment, Manda Fermentation has strived to provide the best health-food products to its customers, and the world. In a time where people’s health has been in the public consciousness, Manda Fermentation finds itself in a position to provide a healthy lifestyle. In this interview, President Dr. Yoshinori Matsuura discusses Manda Fermentation’s history, stemming from the company’s approach to health, in addition to its determination to achieving a better future for all.
Since its establishment, Manda Fermentation has strived to provide the best health-food products to its customers, and the world. In a time where people’s health has been in the public consciousness, Manda Fermentation finds itself in a position to provide a healthy lifestyle. In this interview, President Dr. Yoshinori Matsuura discusses Manda Fermentation’s history, stemming from the company’s approach to health, in addition to its determination to achieving a better future for all.
Nihon Parkerizing, leader in the field of surface modification technology, celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2018 and has no plans to slow down its pursuit of new business ventures in new markets. Over its long history, Nihon Parkerizing has mainly tailored itself to the core pillars of the Japanese economy, namely the steel and automotive sectors, but is now moving into new industries such as life sciences as it looks to diversify. In this interview, president Mitsuru Matsumoto outlines Nihon Parkerizing’s innovative spirit, discusses the company’s diversification plans, and explains more about some of its top products such as Pal-Feel, an antibacterial spray for bacteria, fungi and viruses that can eliminate more than 99% of these organisms.
Nihon Parkerizing, leader in the field of surface modification technology, celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2018 and has no plans to slow down its pursuit of new business ventures in new markets. Over its long history, Nihon Parkerizing has mainly tailored itself to the core pillars of the Japanese economy, namely the steel and automotive sectors, but is now moving into new industries such as life sciences as it looks to diversify. In this interview, president Mitsuru Matsumoto outlines Nihon Parkerizing’s innovative spirit, discusses the company’s diversification plans, and explains more about some of its top products such as Pal-Feel, an antibacterial spray for bacteria, fungi and viruses that can eliminate more than 99% of these organisms.
Founded in 1969, Asaka Riken possesses unique and protected technology to recover valuable elements from lithium-ion batteries (LiBs), which are set to be used exponentially more as the world transitions towards electric vehicles. In this interview, president, Yusaku Yukita, explains that whilst other recycling companies often use rough processes such as crushing and burning to recycle LiBs with the goal of extracting metals like nickel, Asaka Riken is aiming to be able to recover 100% of the materials in LiB to then be reused in other LiB. Now established as the forerunner in LiB recycling, M. Yukita says that Asaka Riken’s eyes are firmly set on the future, with the company recognizing the need for flexibility and innovation as the LiB industry rapidly develops.
Founded in 1969, Asaka Riken possesses unique and protected technology to recover valuable elements from lithium-ion batteries (LiBs), which are set to be used exponentially more as the world transitions towards electric vehicles. In this interview, president, Yusaku Yukita, explains that whilst other recycling companies often use rough processes such as crushing and burning to recycle LiBs with the goal of extracting metals like nickel, Asaka Riken is aiming to be able to recover 100% of the materials in LiB to then be reused in other LiB. Now established as the forerunner in LiB recycling, M. Yukita says that Asaka Riken’s eyes are firmly set on the future, with the company recognizing the need for flexibility and innovation as the LiB industry rapidly develops.
From a small-town electronics store to a national holding company with eleven business lines across the Nippon archipelago, Shibaura Group Holdings Corporation has grown large by developing a solar-power generation business under the principle of "Preserving our global environment". They work "to connect people" through real estate, general construction, hotels, food, and beverage projects. We sit down with Tetsumi Shinchi, the CEO and Chairman to discuss all things Shibaura.
From a small-town electronics store to a national holding company with eleven business lines across the Nippon archipelago, Shibaura Group Holdings Corporation has grown large by developing a solar-power generation business under the principle of "Preserving our global environment". They work "to connect people" through real estate, general construction, hotels, food, and beverage projects. We sit down with Tetsumi Shinchi, the CEO and Chairman to discuss all things Shibaura.
Neis Corporation’s specialized welding materials and technology are results from decades of research and analysis to provide the best solutions as engineering services to the society of the 21st century. Mr. Yoshio Sato shares with us more details about their welding materials such as the FCW, for the automatic brazing machines, and vacuum solutions, and their digital technology such as the Neis Flow Rate Meter.
Neis Corporation’s specialized welding materials and technology are results from decades of research and analysis to provide the best solutions as engineering services to the society of the 21st century. Mr. Yoshio Sato shares with us more details about their welding materials such as the FCW, for the automatic brazing machines, and vacuum solutions, and their digital technology such as the Neis Flow Rate Meter.
For nearly 100 years, TVE has been helping support the industrial growth of Japan, leading it to become one of the leading manufacturers of valving products in the country. But over the years, the company has flexibly changed its business in accordance with the times, with a shift towards sustainable energy sources. In this interview, President Dr. Koumei Sasano discusses TVE’s history, stemming from the company’s adherence to high quality standards, in addition to its unwavering approach on the future.
For nearly 100 years, TVE has been helping support the industrial growth of Japan, leading it to become one of the leading manufacturers of valving products in the country. But over the years, the company has flexibly changed its business in accordance with the times, with a shift towards sustainable energy sources. In this interview, President Dr. Koumei Sasano discusses TVE’s history, stemming from the company’s adherence to high quality standards, in addition to its unwavering approach on the future.
Seal and label manufacturer, Osaka Sealing Printing (OSP), is developing solutions that add value to its customers’ products, with a particular focus on creating packaging that not only enhances visual appeal but environmental credentials, too. We sit down with president and CEO, Tadashi Matsuguchi, to learn more about the company’s operations and ambitious plans for the future.
Seal and label manufacturer, Osaka Sealing Printing (OSP), is developing solutions that add value to its customers’ products, with a particular focus on creating packaging that not only enhances visual appeal but environmental credentials, too. We sit down with president and CEO, Tadashi Matsuguchi, to learn more about the company’s operations and ambitious plans for the future.
A traditional stationery company with a 96-year history, Shachihata Inc. is playing its role as a leader in sustainable manufacturing by reducing the emissions used in production while incorporating recyclable materials. Aside from manufacturing traditional stationery products, the company offers cloud computing services with Shachihata Cloud, which is expected to generate annual sales of $32m by the year 2025, as well as its Electronic Seal System for the certification of digital documents. We speak with president, Masayoshi Funahashi, to learn more about the company’s products, as well as its Shachihata’s innovative culture and overseas operations.
A traditional stationery company with a 96-year history, Shachihata Inc. is playing its role as a leader in sustainable manufacturing by reducing the emissions used in production while incorporating recyclable materials. Aside from manufacturing traditional stationery products, the company offers cloud computing services with Shachihata Cloud, which is expected to generate annual sales of $32m by the year 2025, as well as its Electronic Seal System for the certification of digital documents. We speak with president, Masayoshi Funahashi, to learn more about the company’s products, as well as its Shachihata’s innovative culture and overseas operations.
Matsui Shikiso Chemical was founded in Kyoto, Japan in 1923 by Kenji Matsui. Since then, his family paint business has passed from generation to generation, creating revolutionary inventions with colors along the way, always in characteristic harmony with Japanese excellence. COVID-19 has had a major impact on Japanese firms like Matsui Shikiso Chemical. In light of the pandemic, Matsui has aimed to turn this unprecedented challenge into a new opportunity, particularly by growing its new digital ink business, as president Yoshiyuki Yasuda explains in this interview.
Matsui Shikiso Chemical was founded in Kyoto, Japan in 1923 by Kenji Matsui. Since then, his family paint business has passed from generation to generation, creating revolutionary inventions with colors along the way, always in characteristic harmony with Japanese excellence. COVID-19 has had a major impact on Japanese firms like Matsui Shikiso Chemical. In light of the pandemic, Matsui has aimed to turn this unprecedented challenge into a new opportunity, particularly by growing its new digital ink business, as president Yoshiyuki Yasuda explains in this interview.
Japanese writing instrument manufacturers are prioritizing R&D to enhance the technologies behind their traditional products, and Mitsubishi Pencil is leading the pack. For over a century, Mitsubishi Pencil – the manufacturer behind the world famous Uni-ball brand – has been a global leader in providing writing and art instruments that provide functionality and affordability, and inspire creativity and connection. In this interview, president, Shigehiko Suhara, discusses more about the Mitsubishi Pencil’s products and explains how innovation has enabled the company’s diversification into new areas such as its PTFE dispersion technologies, which have potential applications in fields such as cosmetics.
Japanese writing instrument manufacturers are prioritizing R&D to enhance the technologies behind their traditional products, and Mitsubishi Pencil is leading the pack. For over a century, Mitsubishi Pencil – the manufacturer behind the world famous Uni-ball brand – has been a global leader in providing writing and art instruments that provide functionality and affordability, and inspire creativity and connection. In this interview, president, Shigehiko Suhara, discusses more about the Mitsubishi Pencil’s products and explains how innovation has enabled the company’s diversification into new areas such as its PTFE dispersion technologies, which have potential applications in fields such as cosmetics.
