We speak with Ichio Otsuka, president of packaging firm Toyo Seikan Group Holdings, Ltd., who gives more insight into his company and the industry. He also discusses some of the company’s unique technologies, such as Toyo Ultimate Can (TULC) and explains how Toyo Seikan Group Holdings, Ltd. has adapted in the face of the pandemic, by developing new paper-based products for the growing e-commerce market.
We speak with Ichio Otsuka, president of packaging firm Toyo Seikan Group Holdings, Ltd., who gives more insight into his company and the industry. He also discusses some of the company’s unique technologies, such as Toyo Ultimate Can (TULC) and explains how Toyo Seikan Group Holdings, Ltd. has adapted in the face of the pandemic, by developing new paper-based products for the growing e-commerce market.
With development grounded in close observation of the natural world, Spiber’s Brewed Protein™ materials are produced through a fermentation process that utilizes sugars and microbes, rather than petrochemical or animal-derived raw materials. With their potential for mainstay industrial use, Spiber believes that Brewed Protein™ materials represent a compelling contribution towards our shared endeavor to create a more sustainable future for humanity and nature, both now and for generations to come. We speak with Kazuhide Sekiyama, Spiber Director and Representative Director, to learn more about the innovation being carried out by this fascinating company and the endless potential of Brewed Protein™.
With development grounded in close observation of the natural world, Spiber’s Brewed Protein™ materials are produced through a fermentation process that utilizes sugars and microbes, rather than petrochemical or animal-derived raw materials. With their potential for mainstay industrial use, Spiber believes that Brewed Protein™ materials represent a compelling contribution towards our shared endeavor to create a more sustainable future for humanity and nature, both now and for generations to come. We speak with Kazuhide Sekiyama, Spiber Director and Representative Director, to learn more about the innovation being carried out by this fascinating company and the endless potential of Brewed Protein™.
The new IPCC climate report released in August has placed even greater urgency on the need to shift to a carbon-neutral world. One of the many Japanese companies playing its part in the battle against climate change, Kyowakiden manufactures, installs and maintains water treatment, environmental and energy systems that ensure optimum savings for clients, while also promoting a greener world. In this interview with Hideyuki Sakai, Chairman & CEO, we learn more about how this Nagasaki-based company is taking advantage of AI, IoT and robotics technologies to further enhance the environmental performance and efficiency of its machines.
The new IPCC climate report released in August has placed even greater urgency on the need to shift to a carbon-neutral world. One of the many Japanese companies playing its part in the battle against climate change, Kyowakiden manufactures, installs and maintains water treatment, environmental and energy systems that ensure optimum savings for clients, while also promoting a greener world. In this interview with Hideyuki Sakai, Chairman & CEO, we learn more about how this Nagasaki-based company is taking advantage of AI, IoT and robotics technologies to further enhance the environmental performance and efficiency of its machines.
With a worldwide presence spanning Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, North and South America, Sanko Group leads the industry of instrumentation and electrical technology, during a time in which these solutions have become increasingly more important to a variety of fields, from energy and raw materials, to more complex industries such as manufacturing and assembly; factory, infrastructure and building equipment; utilities and other ‘lifeline’ facilities. In this interview, president, Masamichi Imoto, explains Sanko Group’s long-standing success stems from the company’s adherence to high-quality standards, in addition to its unwavering long-term approach.
With a worldwide presence spanning Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, North and South America, Sanko Group leads the industry of instrumentation and electrical technology, during a time in which these solutions have become increasingly more important to a variety of fields, from energy and raw materials, to more complex industries such as manufacturing and assembly; factory, infrastructure and building equipment; utilities and other ‘lifeline’ facilities. In this interview, president, Masamichi Imoto, explains Sanko Group’s long-standing success stems from the company’s adherence to high-quality standards, in addition to its unwavering long-term approach.
For nearly fifty years, Nippon PMAC has been creating comfortable spaces that are friendly to both people and the environment with their prefabricated air conditioning systems. We speak to president, Shiro Okazaki, to learn more about the company’s products, such as PMAC, a highly efficient, environmentally friendly air conditioning system using heat pump technology.
For nearly fifty years, Nippon PMAC has been creating comfortable spaces that are friendly to both people and the environment with their prefabricated air conditioning systems. We speak to president, Shiro Okazaki, to learn more about the company’s products, such as PMAC, a highly efficient, environmentally friendly air conditioning system using heat pump technology.
Kiso-Jiban Consultants is the world’s leading geo-technical consulting firm, which has been involved in more than 6,000 overseas projects specializing in foundation engineering and soil mechanics. The green projects that Kiso- Jiban Consultants are currently working on include offshore wind and geothermal power generation, surveys and conservation studies of flora and fauna, and the creation of green infrastructure. In this interview, president, Yoshiyuki Yagiura, explains that the company aims to contribute to the development of Asian countries by linking best-practice sustainability with the development of conventional engineering.
Kiso-Jiban Consultants is the world’s leading geo-technical consulting firm, which has been involved in more than 6,000 overseas projects specializing in foundation engineering and soil mechanics. The green projects that Kiso- Jiban Consultants are currently working on include offshore wind and geothermal power generation, surveys and conservation studies of flora and fauna, and the creation of green infrastructure. In this interview, president, Yoshiyuki Yagiura, explains that the company aims to contribute to the development of Asian countries by linking best-practice sustainability with the development of conventional engineering.
Since its establishment in 1956, Hasegawa Kogyo has climbed to the top of its industry to become Japan’s largest ladder manufacturer. In this interview, president Yasumasa Hasegawa, gives more insight into the company’s popular products, such as Lucano, which is being used in Louis Vuitton shops around the world. Whilst the company’s core business is industrial ladders, it has in recent years expanded into the furniture market as well as the landscaping and gardening market with their internationally popular tripod ladders.
Since its establishment in 1956, Hasegawa Kogyo has climbed to the top of its industry to become Japan’s largest ladder manufacturer. In this interview, president Yasumasa Hasegawa, gives more insight into the company’s popular products, such as Lucano, which is being used in Louis Vuitton shops around the world. Whilst the company’s core business is industrial ladders, it has in recent years expanded into the furniture market as well as the landscaping and gardening market with their internationally popular tripod ladders.
No company survives for 130 years without the ability to adapt and innovate, and this is never truer than for Asanuma, the Japanese construction company proving as resilient as the structures it builds. Japan’s unique seismic geology provides serious challenges for the domestic construction industry, and the country’s aging infrastructure requires increased maintenance and repair work. Asanuma uses all of its experience to ensure the safety of its projects as it leads this rebuilding of Japan’s infrastructure, and president Makoto Asanuma recognizes that construction must pivot towards more ecological practices in order to help Japan to become carbon neutral by 2050.
No company survives for 130 years without the ability to adapt and innovate, and this is never truer than for Asanuma, the Japanese construction company proving as resilient as the structures it builds. Japan’s unique seismic geology provides serious challenges for the domestic construction industry, and the country’s aging infrastructure requires increased maintenance and repair work. Asanuma uses all of its experience to ensure the safety of its projects as it leads this rebuilding of Japan’s infrastructure, and president Makoto Asanuma recognizes that construction must pivot towards more ecological practices in order to help Japan to become carbon neutral by 2050.
Since its establishment in 1963, Yachiyo Engineering Co., Ltd. has contributed to the development of social infrastructure and shared their technology and engineering expertise to more than 150 countries worldwide, to achieve the ultimate goal of improving the quality of people's lives and society as a whole. We speak with president Hanaoka Norio to find out more about the company and its global projects.
Since its establishment in 1963, Yachiyo Engineering Co., Ltd. has contributed to the development of social infrastructure and shared their technology and engineering expertise to more than 150 countries worldwide, to achieve the ultimate goal of improving the quality of people's lives and society as a whole. We speak with president Hanaoka Norio to find out more about the company and its global projects.
Given Japan’s proneness to natural disasters, fire prevention and safety is of the utmost importance, which is why the Nippon Nation has some of the strictest standards in the world. Established in 1918, Hochiki Corporation was the first company in Japan to install fire alarms back in 1920, and has played a pioneering role in fire safety and prevention over the past century. In this interview, president and CEO, Akio Yamagata, discusses the company’s market-leading solutions covering fire alarm systems, fire-extinguishing systems, information and communication systems and security systems, as well as the company’s growing international reputation.
Given Japan’s proneness to natural disasters, fire prevention and safety is of the utmost importance, which is why the Nippon Nation has some of the strictest standards in the world. Established in 1918, Hochiki Corporation was the first company in Japan to install fire alarms back in 1920, and has played a pioneering role in fire safety and prevention over the past century. In this interview, president and CEO, Akio Yamagata, discusses the company’s market-leading solutions covering fire alarm systems, fire-extinguishing systems, information and communication systems and security systems, as well as the company’s growing international reputation.
