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Looking for Goldilocks

Some scientists think a nearby red dwarf star could support life. Others are not so sure

Talking Points

“IT DIDN’T EVEN SEEM LIKE A SPORT TO

XI MISSES THE MARK

CHINA QUIETLY GIVES UP HOPE OF OVERTAKING THE U.S. ECONOMY

THE U.K.’S 100 MOST LOVED WORKPLACES

IT HAS NEVER BEEN MORE IMPORTANT FOR COMPANIES TO BOND WITH AND NURTURE EMPLOYEES. HERE ARE THE BUSINESSES IN GREAT BRITAIN DOING JUST THAT

The hidden champions of Japanese manufacturing

While Japan has faced stiff competition from regional

Toho Kasei: Turning customers’s’ visions into reality

Toho Kasei offers tailor-made solutions in engineering plastics and wet processes equipment for electrical device and semiconductor equipment manufacturers.

CoreStaff responding to the diversifying needs of SMEs in the semiconductor industry

Going beyond the role of a supplier, as a distribution agency of semiconductors and electronic components, CoreStaff exceeds expectations by passing useful information to its customers.

Chemistry: The science of future inspiration

Under five business lines – Commodity Chemicals, Polymers & Oligomers, Adhesive Materials, Performance Chemicals and Plastics – the Toagosei Group has been recognized the world over for its technological strengths and value-added products.

Comprehensive solutions drawing on over six decades of expertise

A company that specializes in electromagnetic compatibility, Kitagawa Industries provides consulting services and products focused on heat and noise countermeasures.

Sanalloy’s cemented carbide the hidden linchpin of many industries

Sanalloy is leveraging its expertise to develop next-generation cemented carbide products to meet the demands of ever-changing industries.

Specialist auto parts maker geared up for the future of mobility

Johoku’s wheel and component technology is focused on supporting the future of mobility, both in Japan and overseas.

Miyaki: The anodizing surface treatment specialists

Supporting major Japanese and worldwide brands with its technology, Miyaki’s ability to anodize aluminum is widely recognized and has become indispensable for its global customers.

RASCO: The world’s top-level technology in high-precision air conditioning and humidity control finds new applications

Building on its long-cultivated technology in environmental chambers, RASCO supports the improvement of semiconductor production processes.

Nippon Oil Pump seeks to strengthen its global presence

With an already diverse product line-up, demands for climate action have seen the group explore new possibilities with a view to increasing its overseas sales ratio.

Silent technology creating a better and safer world

The ideological roots of any company can have a significant bearing on its success and longevity, something illustrated perfectly by Japanese SME Kaneko Sangyo, whose discreet innovation has been satisfying customers for over 100 years.

Jujo Chemical: At the forefront of innovation in inks and coating agents

Deeply committed to R&D, Jujo Chemical has developed products such as its UV inks, which emit significantly less CO 2than conventional inks, while supplying key industries, including automotive.

Special steel fit for any purpose

Kanemitsu Corporation, which processes and sells special steel, has earned the trust of its customers through its consistent commercial distribution, from the procuring and storing of base materials of blast furnace steelmakers, to the processing of those materials.

Sankin: High-performance steel supporting key industries

A manufacturer and trader, Sankin Corporation is a major steel provider for many industries, including the automotive sector.

Hanshin Metallics: The hub that connects steelmakers and customers

Speed and cost are crucial factors in the manufacturing industry and, as a special steel trading company, Hanshin Metallics delivers proposals that ensure superior results at all times.

Promoting shared value through rubber compounding technology

Since its establishment in 1972, Yamato Chemical has evolved into a premiere provider of rubber products for a wide range of industries.

Global parts supplier connecting the world with its Soft Press technology

Accumulating know-how and expertise over the last 67 years, Chiyoda Integre has proven ability to process soft materials with high precision, serving both the electronic component and automobile industries.

Japan’s No. 1 chain supporting everything from motorcycles to industrial products

Since its establishment in 1941, Enuma Chain, a comprehensive manufacturer of chains, has supported industry with a series of developments to meet the needs of an age of diversification and complexity.

Sky’s the limit for Nagano Industry

Nagano Industry is reaching new heights in aerial work platform solutions as it expands its activities in Europe by building a strong distributor network.

Another Change in Direction

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