Trancom Co., Ltd. – Connecting, Transporting, Creating
From the Silk Road to the age of shipping, trade routes have always moved more than goods—they have spread culture and ideas. Today, logistics is a multi-trillion-dollar industry, covering everything from global shipping to the delivery of fresh food. In Japan, logistics plays a crucial role. Long supplying the world with everything from traditional crafts to cars and electronics, Japan’s port cities such as Yokohama, Kobe and Nagoya have grown to become key trade hubs, with the latter alone handling over 150 million tons of cargo annually—88% of it destined for international markets. Within Nagoya’s thriving logistics hub, solutions provider Trancom has long played a key role for 70 years, […]
Ramxeed Limited – Fast, Stable, Next-Generation Memory
“Our new name, Ramxeed, emphasizes infinite potential and co-creation with our clients. Collaboration between different industries is a core value for our company.” While most people are familiar with the random-access memory (RAM) in their computers and smartphones, fewer know about the rise of alternative memory—a new wave of chips offering faster speeds and lower power consumption. Autonomous vehicles, robotics and medical devices all rely on compact, energy-efficient electronics, and at the core of these systems is FeRAM (Ferroelectric RAM), a standout in next-generation memory. Japan’s Ramxeed has been a leader in FeRAM production for over 20 years, shipping more than 4.4 billion units worldwide to be used in the […]
Shinkawa Electric Co., Ltd. – Making Sensors Smart
Around the world, factories are evolving becoming smarter, more efficient and increasingly connected. At the heart of this shift is Shinkawa Electric, a Japanese firm advancing sensor-enabled manufacturing through strategic partnerships and a growing global footprint. Led by President Fumito Shinkawa, the company has evolved over nearly a century from producing precision electronics to leading IoT (Internet of Things) sensors, essential to modern manufacturing lines. Shinkawa’s innovations are also vital in other fields, from Japan’s H3 satellite launch program to sensors capable of responding to the hydrogen era. In today’s manufacturing environments, the ability to predict equipment failures and schedule maintenance is crucial to minimizing downtime. Shinkawa said: “We have […]
Ushio Reinetsu Co., Ltd. – A Breath of Fresh Air for Global Shipping
– Shigeharu Oda, President, Ushio Reinetsu Co., Ltd. A Japanese naval equipment business aims to venture into new international markets by doubling down on customer service and innovative new technologies. Ushio Reinetsu Co., Ltd. is already a leader in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) for the maritime industry in Japan. Now, it plans to channel that success into growing further overseas sales. The company has invested heavily in personnel, hiring new workers specifically for customer service and after-sales maintenance, and has plans for growing industry collaborations across Asia through increased R&D spending. In addition to its HVAC business, Ushio Reinetsu also manufactures elevators for seagoing vessels and fireproofing materials […]
Kinyosha Co., Ltd. – Flexible Business Built on Solid Foundations
When rubber products firm Kinyo began 95 years ago, its founder could barely have conceived its future potential. Now, as the company approaches its centennial in 2030, Kinyo plays a leading role in Japan’s key fields, from flagship rubber blankets for offset printing to industrial rollers, as well as fluororesin composite rollers for copiers. While rubber blanket products have been widely used in newspaper and magazine printing, they are now finding increasing applications in fields such as packaging, metal printing and can production, catering to both oil-based and UV inks. Kinyo’s range of rollers supports industries of all scales, from extremely large paper mills to thin film production, as well […]
Ushio Reinetsu Co., Ltd. – A Breath of Fresh Air for Global Shipping
A Japanese naval equipment business aims to venture into new international markets by doubling down on customer service and innovative new technologies. Ushio Reinetsu Co., Ltd. is already a leader in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) for the maritime industry in Japan. Now, it plans to channel that success into growing further overseas sales. The company has invested heavily in personnel, hiring new workers specifically for customer service and after-sales maintenance, and has plans for growing industry collaborations across Asia through increased R&D spending. In addition to its HVAC business, Ushio Reinetsu also manufactures elevators for seagoing vessels and fireproofing materials for clients both onshore and at sea. Working […]
Toyo Corporation – Forging Partnerships Around the World
Japanese businesses have had a profound influence on the global manufacturing sector, thanks to their cutting-edge innovation and high quality standards. It’s no coincidence that many of the world’s top precision engineering firms come from the island nation. Now, trading firm Toyo Corporation aims to elevate Japan’s global reputation even further with high-quality products and services that support Japanese manufacturers overseas. Toyo is already a major player in the domestic market, but it aims to adopt new technologies and streamline operations. By providing consistent services worldwide, Toyo is growing its international interests. President Iichiro Haga believes the Japanese reputation for first-class service and quality, long a hallmark of the country’s […]
Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. – Japan’s Businesses are Building a Global Future
For nearly a century, Japan’s Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. has produced organic rubber chemicals that have enjoyed significant success, both domestically and overseas. The Japanese firm is now developing new solutions for a broad range of industries as it seeks to grow global sales. These plans include developing novel compounds, as well as modifying existing materials to secure business in thriving sectors such as electronics, semiconductors and healthcare. Highlighting his vision for the future, company president Hideyuki Yamada said: “Our top priority for the next three to five years is undoubtedly the expansion of our high-performance materials business beyond rubber chemicals. Our target area is the medical and semiconductor fields […]
Toyo Corporation – Forging Partnerships Around the World
Japanese businesses have had a profound influence on the global manufacturing sector, thanks to their cutting-edge innovation and high quality standards. It’s no coincidence that many of the world’s top precision engineering firms come from the island nation. Now, trading firm Toyo Corporation aims to elevate Japan’s global reputation even further with high-quality products and services that support Japanese manufacturers overseas. Toyo is already a major player in the domestic market, but it aims to adopt new technologies and streamline operations. By providing consistent services worldwide, Toyo is growing its international interests. President Iichiro Haga believes the Japanese reputation for first-class service and quality, long a hallmark of the country’s […]
Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. – Innovative Chemical Solutions
– Hideyuki Yamada, President, Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. For nearly a century, Japan’s Kawaguchi Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. has produced organic rubber chemicals that have enjoyed significant success, both domestically and overseas. The Japanese firm is now developing new solutions for a broad range of industries as it seeks to grow global sales. These plans include developing novel compounds, as well as modifying existing materials to secure business in thriving sectors such as electronics, semiconductors and healthcare. Highlighting his vision for the future, company president Hideyuki Yamada said: “Our top priority for the next three to five years is undoubtedly the expansion of our high-performance materials business beyond rubber chemicals. […]
