Established in 1952, FUJICO has built its success upon technological innovation aimed at “making the impossible possible”. The company’s founder, Hidesuke Yamamoto, developed a groundbreaking repair technology for ingot molds used in steel manufacturing that allowed the molds to be reutilized, leading to a major reduction in environmental waste. Since then, the company has continued to develop unique technologies for the betterment of industry, environment and society, providing its clients with quality solutions far superior to those of its competitors. We spoke with president, Toshiaki Hagio, to learn more about the company and its technologies, such as its CPC process (Continuous Pouring process for Cladding), which is a composite casting method used to manufacture rolling mill rolls and rollers for the steel industry.
Established in December 1954 as a manufacturer of cutting tools, NS TOOL has a focus on pioneering the technology related with high precision machines and has created a very strong competitive advantage in the market. We had a talk with president, Hiroji Goto, to discuss Japanese monozukuri, the competitive global manufacturing industry, and NS TOOL itself.
Fuji Seiko (Bellows) Co., Ltd. – which counts Toyota, Honda, Isuzu, Suzuki, Panasonic, TOTO, LIXIL, MHI, JAXA, and Japan’s Ministry of Defence among its clients – develops thermostats, thermal valves and constant flow valves that contribute to water saving, as well as rocket parts, mainly for the automotive, housing and aerospace industries. One of the areas that Fuji Seiko is currently focusing on is water saving technology based on flow control. In recent years, the importance of water resources has increased around the world, and Fuji Seiko’s water saving technologies and products can make a significant contribution to water conservation. We speak with president, Hideo Ando, to learn more about the company’s rich past, innovation-driven present and ambitious plans for the future.
As a pioneer in prefabricated housing, Sekisui House is now looking towards ZEHs and digital technologies as the next step in the evolution of homebuilding and living.
ENEOS Materials aims to promote technology skills, innovation, and contributing to the development of society.
A century-old company committed to quality and sustainability, ETO is out to expand the overseas reach of its skillfully-crafted products.
Following the release of Mazda's first ever integrated report in 2022, Mr. Masahiro Moro, Director & Senior Managing Executive Officer, explains the company's future strategy
By elevating Korean raw materials to high-grade chemicals, ENF is now poised with major international ambitions, seeking to seize opportunities in the thriving semiconductor sector.
With the aim to create beauty in a sustainable world, KOSÉ performs R&D to ensure the integration of state-of-the-art innovation in their products’ ingredients and technologies. We spoke with President & CEO Kazutoshi Kobayashi to learn more about their initiatives to grow in the global market.
In a period marked by supply chain realignments and disruptive technological advancements, Mitsubishi Corporation has chosen to leverage its global network and diversified operations to transform into a “value chain creation” enterprise. To explore this concept, The Worldfolio sat down with Mr. Katsuya Nakanishi, President & CEO of Mitsubishi Corporation.
