Mitsubishi Logisnext Co., Ltd. – Driving Quality Logistics in a Fast-Paced World
A thriving logistics industry is vital for any economy to succeed. Today, it’s a sector going through unprecedented change, including the growth of e-commerce, sustainability strategies, staff shortages related to COVID-19 after-effects and an aging population. With an innovative product range, Japanese company Mitsubishi Logisnext Co., Ltd. is working to help deliver results well into the future. The business is developing automated technology to mitigate concerns about a shrinking workforce, as well as new products to support sustainability in the logistics sector. Yuichi Mano, the firm’s president, revealed his vision for the future of the industry. “For the next 10 to 20 years, the keywords in logistics will be safety, automation and decarbonization, ” said Mano. The company is also working to roll out electric-powered vehicles (EVs), such as the EDiA XL mid-sized electric forklift, to […]
Rising Corporation – Globalization Contributes to Rising Success
In an industry where precision is measured to the nearest micron, there is zero margin for error. Japanese electronics manufacturer Rising Corporation supplies a wide range of clients throughout Japan and prides itself on the quality of every single product, from the smallest components to the largest hardware. Offering a full suite of services from design to mass production, and specializing in precision instruments for various fields, the company aims to be the number one stagehand in global manufacturing. Yoichi Nishida, president of Rising Corporation, revealed that one of the secrets of the firm’s success is its youthful engineering team. “In our innovative R&D department, we have many young engineers who are in their early 20’s. They are very skilled at using the latest new technologies, […]
Tokita Seed Co., Ltd. – Japan is Sowing the Seeds of Global Success
Many of the greatest Japanese business successes have emerged in the face of adversity and obstacles. On an island nation with limited arable landmass, building a seed development and production business is not without its challenges. Yet, Tokita Seed Co. Ltd. has bloomed, becoming an industry leader worldwide through hard work and innovation. Japan’s climate extremes of hot summers, cold winters and autumn typhoons, in addition to its topographical issues, combine to create some of the worst conditions for agriculture, according to Iwao Tokita, the firm’s president and CEO. “Despite this, we have to eat to live, and the Japanese are so demanding with food,” Tokita said. “So we try to develop vegetable varieties that thrive in temperature variations, while we have to continuously develop disease-resistant varieties. This […]
Sannosuke Kobayashi Co., Ltd. – Renewable Manufacturing
Even in the age of modern manufacturing and high-tech materials, timber is still essential for a wide range of construction and infrastructure projects. Japanese wood processing and import firm Sannosuke Kobayashi Co., Ltd. has specialized in sustainably sourcing timber since 1907 and is playing a role in shaping the industry’s future. The company supplies vital infrastructure, such as railway sleepers, and is now looking to expand in North America. It is also helping advance the sector by utilizing technology such as automation and land survey drones while placing great importance on sustainability, according to President Yuzo Kobayashi. “We have a project called ‘The Present Tree’ for planting tens of thousands of trees. This will be our fifth such initiative, a trend we plan to maintain,” said Kobayashi.
Shimojima – The Packaging Revolution
Paper is one of the easiest and most efficient materials to recycle in the modern market. It is also among the most versatile, allowing firms such as packaging experts Shimojima Co., Ltd. to achieve great success with a wide range of products across different sectors. The company’s track record of innovation is one of its greatest strengths, according to President Yoshihiko Kasai, who wants to channel this expertise into developing circular economy strategies. Known for its wrapping and packaging products, the business works with significant amounts of paper and plastic and places great importance on its role in supporting sustainability. These include tree-planting programs in Japan, recycling cardboard for a […]
Asahi Precision – Surface Treatment Pioneers
It’s a company that began life as a small business employing only eight people, developing electroplating technology. Seventy-five years later, Asahi Precision Co., Ltd. has grown into a company that counts some of the biggest brands in the world as clients and is involved in landmark projects for the International Space Station. The Japanese surface treatment developer, renowned for coatings and mold technologies across a variety of industries, aims to expand its business across the Asia-Pacific region while always looking to improve its product line. Recent success stories include its PHOSBLACK and SOLBLACK ultra-low reflective coatings, with high light absorption and UV resistance. Asahi Precision has been honing its techniques […]
Doggyman H.A. – The Best Service for Pets and Owners
For modern owners, pets are increasingly seen as members of the family. That is why Japanese retail business DoggyMan H.A. Co., Ltd. places such great importance on the taste and quality of all its food, treats and accessories sold across Asia. The firm, which recently celebrated its 60th anniversary, offers an incredible range of more than 3,000 products to help feed, care for and entertain animals ranging from cats and dogs to insects. Dog Fortune Wheel for Interactive Feeding Game. While producing a wide variety of items and catering to a diverse range of species, the company has one simple strategy–to improve the lives of pets and their owners. Research […]
Rika Denshi – Next-Generation Leadership for Next-Generation Technology
Japanese firm Rika Denshi plays a major part in the semiconductor testing industry and its president has exciting plans to help shape the future of the technology sector. If a manufacturing business is involved in semiconductor technology, it holds a hugely important position in the electronics world. For Yasuko “Jody” Toda, the president of Rika Denshi Group, that is not a responsibility to be taken lightly. Honored as one of Japan’s businesswomen of the year when she was appointed to the role at the age of 27, Toda is part of a new generation of young and dynamic corporate leaders shaping the industry. She has vowed to prioritize product quality […]
The Victaulic Company of Japan – The Joint Between Success and Safety
The Victaulic Company of Japan’s innovative pipe joints connect businesses and utilities in earthquake-prone regions. Manufacturing products and equipment for infrastructure solutions is not without its challenges. In Japan, with its history of earthquakes and climate volatility, these challenges may be even more acute—but the most successful companies know how to turn them into opportunities. The Victaulic Co., of Japan Ltd. has been literally connecting commerce and utilities for 94 years, producing top-quality custom-made pipe joints that help the nation operate smoothly, no matter the conditions. The company’s success and reputation come down to its innovative, seismic-related technologies and products, as shown in its client list including government ministries and […]
O’will Corporation – Serving Up Top Quality
When it comes to bringing the best food and drink to the dinner table, there can be no substitutes for safety and quality. For 37 years, Tokyo-based firm O’will Corporation has worked to do exactly that, importing and exporting the best foods to some of the biggest markets in the world, always putting customer satisfaction first. Whether it’s selling global brands domestically or exporting functional food and drinks to markets such as South America, standards are equally high. “Quality management is integral to the food industry. In other words, taste and safety are vital,” said Kazuki Date, the company’s president. As well as working to maintain this reputation, the business […]
