Japanese manufacturers are responding to demand for high value-added components. For Osaka’s Takenaka Seisakusho, years of R&D and collaborations with institutions such as Kyoto University have led to the development of TAKECOAT®-1000, the world’s first fluoropolymer specifically for bolts. In environments where seawater corrosion is common, such as oil platforms and pipelines, this innovation is a game-changer. Its importance in these regions can’t be overstated. “We have been focusing on overseas markets for over 30 years, responding to global business trends. TAKECOAT® meets the national oil specifications in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, and we are working hard to meet customer needs, including expansion into local markets,” President Saeko Takenaka explained.
Takenaka is also mindful of how her company can contribute to society. “We have an ongoing project to introduce more environmentally friendly products. I truly hope, as a member of modern society, that we can contribute more and more to a greener, healthier future, and we aim to do this by improving not only our products but also our production methods. Environmentally friendly monozukuri will remain a big priority for us as much as continuing to innovate,” she said.
