Riko Float Technology Co., Ltd. – Keeping Innovation Afloat
“Adding customization to Japanese quality, we are sure to be strong competitors globally.” From automobile engines to semiconductor plants, a small, niche product called the ‘NBR Float’ switch is paramount to ensuring safety and reliability. Riko Float Technology Co., Ltd., Japan’s only specialized manufacturer in this sector, is playing a n essential role. President Takashi Ogata noted his firm’s importance in future liquid hydrogen vehicle development. “ In this form, they can use our float switch products, which gives us potential for future R&D , ” he said. Ogata also emphasized the “3Gs” strategy of customer care: genba (place), genjitsu (facts) and genbutsu (products). “When we have customer complaints, we […]
Athlete FA Corporation – Mounting at Micro-level Precision
It’s one of the biggest driving forces in today’s global economy—relying on the tiniest and most precise components for its successful manufacture. Semiconductors are vital for a wide range of industries and sectors, powering devices, circuits and all kinds of technology globally. That’s where companies like Athlete FA Corporation come in. The Japanese firm is a pioneering force in manufacturing components essential for the production of electronics. As demand increases globally, the company’s precision research and development has been supporting the evolution of core technologies in the industry to help meet changing market needs. Athlete FA’s most significant product innovation is its solder ball mounter, crucial for all modern electronics […]
Kyowa Co., Ltd. – Fusing Fashion With Tradition for Global Success
As the flagship fashion line of Japanese firm Kyowa, HIDEO WAKAMATSU bags are a truly global success story with worldwide market appeal. According to Kyowa’s President Toru Kotajima, the firm works to channel all of its experience crafting suitcases, business bags and school bags into delivering quality fashion accessories for international markets. “Our strength lies in having a diverse product lineup, and this diversity has been key to maintaining stability and growth in an ever-changing market. We are always pushing to be the leader in the market,” said Kotajima. HIDEO WAKAMATSU is the firm’s global brand, and it has been a fixture in the fashion world since opening its first […]
Akatsuka Group – Holding the Key to a Better, Sustainable World
Horticulture business Akatsuka Group hopes to revolutionize the way the world looks at hydration with an original water technology that can boost health and sustainability. Forty years ago, this Japanese firm developed FFC Water technology through extensive research on iron’s vital role in plant growth combined with the company’s extensive botanical experience. Based in Mie Prefecture, Akatsuka Group was the first in Japan to mass-produce orchids through tissue culture in 1967. The firm has been working with leading universities when conducting its research. More recently, researchers at Harvard University reported that FFC Water can enable farmers to achieve the same crop yield using up to 50% less water. Beyond agriculture, […]
Sankosha Corporation – Protection When Lightning Strikes
As society and business become ever more reliant on technology, defending such systems from disaster has never been more important. Sankosha Corporation of Japan is a specialist in lightning protection, developing high-tech products to guard against power surges that can damage vulnerable electronics. The firm works with major corporations, public infrastructure projects and organizers of public events such as concerts and golf tournaments. “Businesses with sophisticated technology, such as railways and telecommunications, are particularly in need. We will work with larger actors in the future so that we can tackle new markets, including 5G communications and EV charging stations,” said President Masayoshi Ito. As global warming has been linked to […]
Tokyo Measuring Instruments Laboratory Co., Ltd. – The Company Sensing Change
A Japanese sensor tech company is enjoying great success in Japan and many other markets, with equipment proving invaluable in the construction, civil engineering and manufacturing industries. Across a wide range of sectors, products made by Tokyo Measuring Instruments Laboratory Co., Ltd. are helping save costs, labor and time by offering unique detection capabilities for crucial systems and mechanisms. The firm’s most vital applications are in the fields of civil engineering and construction, where its products monitor the safety and lifespan of buildings, landscapes, roads and bridges. The firm is now working to strengthen its overseas presence by bringing its years of sensor expertise to new markets worldwide, with particular […]
Logicom Co., Ltd. – Japan Points the Way for Next-Generation Success
In an industry built on delivery and customer satisfaction, pioneering new technology and innovation is vital. At Japanese company Logicom Co., Ltd., developing new systems and products is a priority—but so is attracting the right human resources to utilize them properly. The firm aims to streamline processes using the latest breakthroughs in automation and connected technology. With this, they plan to recruit a new generation of employees by trying to change any preconceived notions they may have about working in the industry. According to President Masato Oue, this is a major part of the business’s strategy moving forward. “University students want to experience something useful for their career from day […]
INOAC – Finding Innovative Solutions for a Sustainable Future
Earlier this year, Global Kigyo had the pleasure of sitting down with Mr. Nobuaki Suzuki, president of INOAC Housing & Construction Materials Co., Ltd., to learn how the company is tackling environmental challenges in the construction industry with innovation and new technologies. INOAC Housing & Construction Materials Co., Ltd. is a pioneer when it comes to finding eco-friendly solutions in the construction and housing industry in Japan. By developing all products in-house through a unique system, the company secures its position as an industry leader. In the civil engineering field, INOAC Housing & Construction Materials Co., Ltd. utilizes advanced software to calculate damage and assess the resilience of key infrastructure. Their innovative product, Foamlight W, plays […]
Tokyu Corporation – Building a Future Cityscape
Japanese infrastructure firm Tokyu Corporation is laying the foundations for tomorrow’s urban living districts. Since its foundation in the 20th century, Tokyu Corporation has played a major role in the history of Japanese communities, through urban development and then later through rail connections. The firm is now looking to help lead the nation’s cities into the future with a pioneering regeneration plan based around a growing district of Tokyo. The redevelopment in Shibuya, where the company’s headquarters is based, is designed to be a modern space for retail, offices, and nightlife while also attracting creative industries to the area. Masahiro Horie, president of Tokyu Corporation, said the scheme centered around […]
KND Corporation – Recruiting Around the World
With Japan facing a major decline in construction workforce numbers, companies need to think differently to find effective solutions. For logistics and building firm KND Corporation, that means embracing overseas recruitment and human resource (HR) strategies, including a successful technical intern program teaming one Japanese worker with four to five foreign technicians for large-scale construction of homes. The program allows a team to complete the wooden structure of a house in a day, with over 1,200 housing units per year built by the company while also improving the skills and development of incoming staff. Facilitated by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), KND has conducted specialized training in Myanmar […]
