SNBL is committed to freeing patients from suffering, by supporting drug development and improving medical technology. We act as exemplary moral members of our society: upholding the spirit of the constitution, observing the law, respecting social standards, and acting as intelligent individuals. As a pioneer in contract research organizations, performing safety studies in Japan, we have accumulated decades’ worth of experience and know-how, and we have grown to be the largest pre-clinical laboratory in Japan (Teikoku Databank survey). With branches in the USA, Europe, and other parts of Asia, SNBL’s strength lies in its international cooperation in the drug development process – ensuring that we can meet the expectations of regulatory authorities all over the world.
SNBL is committed to freeing patients from suffering, by supporting drug development and improving medical technology. We act as exemplary moral members of our society: upholding the spirit of the constitution, observing the law, respecting social standards, and acting as intelligent individuals. As a pioneer in contract research organizations, performing safety studies in Japan, we have accumulated decades’ worth of experience and know-how, and we have grown to be the largest pre-clinical laboratory in Japan (Teikoku Databank survey). With branches in the USA, Europe, and other parts of Asia, SNBL’s strength lies in its international cooperation in the drug development process – ensuring that we can meet the expectations of regulatory authorities all over the world.
Since 1953, Hakuzo Medical has been fully supporting those workingon the front lines of healthcare. By listening closely to the needs of medical professionals, Hakuzo supplies a range of high-quality sanitary materials for hospitals, health clinics and nursing homes, including infection control products, surgical/gauze-related products, bandages, absorbent cotton, gynecology-related products and nursing care materials. We speak with president Shunji Hitotsubashi to learn more about the Hakuzo’s products and about the company’s plans to become a pioneer in infection control in Southeast Asia
Since 1953, Hakuzo Medical has been fully supporting those workingon the front lines of healthcare. By listening closely to the needs of medical professionals, Hakuzo supplies a range of high-quality sanitary materials for hospitals, health clinics and nursing homes, including infection control products, surgical/gauze-related products, bandages, absorbent cotton, gynecology-related products and nursing care materials. We speak with president Shunji Hitotsubashi to learn more about the Hakuzo’s products and about the company’s plans to become a pioneer in infection control in Southeast Asia
A leading aluminum recycling company, Asahi Seiren draws on cutting-edge technology to develop high-quality, light-weight alloys that continue to meet the latest needs of industry. We speak with president and CEO, Yoshifumi Taniyama, who uses arteries and veins as an analogy to describe the two sides of the business. “The veins side would be our scrap procurement, bringing in the used aluminum for recycling, and the artery side is that which follows monozukuri: meeting customer requirements and adding convenient solutions for our customers.”
A leading aluminum recycling company, Asahi Seiren draws on cutting-edge technology to develop high-quality, light-weight alloys that continue to meet the latest needs of industry. We speak with president and CEO, Yoshifumi Taniyama, who uses arteries and veins as an analogy to describe the two sides of the business. “The veins side would be our scrap procurement, bringing in the used aluminum for recycling, and the artery side is that which follows monozukuri: meeting customer requirements and adding convenient solutions for our customers.”
Powdertech is a leading manufacturer of carriers for electrophotography, magnetic ferrite powders, and iron powders for disposable pocket warmers and oxygen absorbers. We speak with president Yuji Sato to gain more insight into the company and its products. Mr. Sato also explains how the company’s monozukuri focuses on “earning the trust of all areas of customers’ organizations”.
Powdertech is a leading manufacturer of carriers for electrophotography, magnetic ferrite powders, and iron powders for disposable pocket warmers and oxygen absorbers. We speak with president Yuji Sato to gain more insight into the company and its products. Mr. Sato also explains how the company’s monozukuri focuses on “earning the trust of all areas of customers’ organizations”.
Hideaki Imaie, President and CEO of SANSHO MEC, a company which specializes in parts and assembly for the Japanese electronics and automotive industries, discusses his company’s plans to go global, explains more about its high-quality products and reveals how a new generation is ready to lead the innovative Japanese SME into a bright future.
Hideaki Imaie, President and CEO of SANSHO MEC, a company which specializes in parts and assembly for the Japanese electronics and automotive industries, discusses his company’s plans to go global, explains more about its high-quality products and reveals how a new generation is ready to lead the innovative Japanese SME into a bright future.
Integral to the automotive production chain is Nippon Piston Ring (NPR), which manufactures piston rings, valve seat inserts and other engine parts for major automobile makers in Japan and overseas. In this interview, NPR president Teruo Takahashi discusses the company’s proprietary technology based around tribology, as well as his views on the automotive industry’s shift towards electronic vehicles and what that means for NPR.
Integral to the automotive production chain is Nippon Piston Ring (NPR), which manufactures piston rings, valve seat inserts and other engine parts for major automobile makers in Japan and overseas. In this interview, NPR president Teruo Takahashi discusses the company’s proprietary technology based around tribology, as well as his views on the automotive industry’s shift towards electronic vehicles and what that means for NPR.
Moriroku develops high-quality plastic components for some of the world’s biggest car brands, including Honda, Audi and Volkswagen. We sit down with president Takashi Kurita to gain more insight into the history of innovation at this 400-year-old company and how it is responding to the latest industry demands by developong next-generation plastics for a more sustainable world.
Moriroku develops high-quality plastic components for some of the world’s biggest car brands, including Honda, Audi and Volkswagen. We sit down with president Takashi Kurita to gain more insight into the history of innovation at this 400-year-old company and how it is responding to the latest industry demands by developong next-generation plastics for a more sustainable world.
Oshika Corporation is a top manufacturer of over 1,000 kinds of wood adhesives and general construction materials tried and trusted by satisfied clients in Japan and across the world. We speak with president Kazuhide Horiguchi to learn more about the company’s products and how Oshika not only supplies their customers with the highest performing products, but also offers training to the customers on how to best utilize those products.
Oshika Corporation is a top manufacturer of over 1,000 kinds of wood adhesives and general construction materials tried and trusted by satisfied clients in Japan and across the world. We speak with president Kazuhide Horiguchi to learn more about the company’s products and how Oshika not only supplies their customers with the highest performing products, but also offers training to the customers on how to best utilize those products.
Sumiron operates in the business areas of the functional materials business, the product processing business and the life care business, based on its core technology of thin-film multilayer coating technology. We speak to president and CEO Eiji Haruyama to learn more about how and in what industries Sumiron’s products are used. For example, Mr. Haruyama discusses the company’s best-selling product, a hermetic packing system for used diapers known as the CareFort.
Sumiron operates in the business areas of the functional materials business, the product processing business and the life care business, based on its core technology of thin-film multilayer coating technology. We speak to president and CEO Eiji Haruyama to learn more about how and in what industries Sumiron’s products are used. For example, Mr. Haruyama discusses the company’s best-selling product, a hermetic packing system for used diapers known as the CareFort.
For Nihon Glass Fiber Industrial, a company whose main business is the provision of glass fiber products for a range of industries, adaption has been key over the past 70 years of its existence – be it due to market shifts or crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic. “We used to produce for industrial applications but we’ve expanded to construction, home appliances and automotive parts,” says president Takashi Asai. “There are so many applications of our products. Our products are and can be used anywhere.” Mr. Asai discusses this and more in an interview with The Worldfolio.
For Nihon Glass Fiber Industrial, a company whose main business is the provision of glass fiber products for a range of industries, adaption has been key over the past 70 years of its existence – be it due to market shifts or crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic. “We used to produce for industrial applications but we’ve expanded to construction, home appliances and automotive parts,” says president Takashi Asai. “There are so many applications of our products. Our products are and can be used anywhere.” Mr. Asai discusses this and more in an interview with The Worldfolio.
