“It has always been our mission to become a leading company, not just for our customers, but also for our employees and the entire region,” said Shinichiro Yamaji, president of DENSO’s Czech operations.

“We have created a ‘value-focused’ business approach for our over 2,800 employees and we expect to continue achieving success in the coming years.”

Since Yamaji became company president in 2016, DENSO’s production volume in the country has increased by 10 to 15 percent. In line with the concept of kaizen (continuous improvement), the company is working evermore closely with European customers.

Almost all of DENSO Manufacturing Czech’s suppliers are locally sourced and its European production base has enabled the company to ensure product competitiveness. Today, customers include Toyota Peugeot Citroën Automobile Czech, Suzuki, Volkswagen, Škoda, Audi, BMW, Daimler, Ford, Porsche and Honda.

“We value the close relationships we have fostered with some of the largest automotive manufacturers in Europe,” Yamaji explained.

“Manufacturing close to our customers allows us to create high-quality products, reduce costs and overcome the challenges related to labor shortages. By upholding the spirit of kaizen and focusing on innovation- driven automation, we are in a strong position to further grow our business and better serve our existing and future customers.”

www.denso.com/cz/en/about-us/company-information/dmcz

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Providing its customers with excellent service has always been the focus of Hayakawa International Czech Republic s.r.o (HICZ).

Hayakawa has a 55-year tradition of excellence and includes more than 9,500 employees and 18 factories around the world. Its sales company in the Czech Republic is achieving its goal of delivering end-to-end assistance and quality services to clients across the region.

“Having an experienced and knowledgeable team working at our company in the Czech Republic allows us to give our customers excellent support,” said Masaya Taki, managing director of HICZ.

“Our production facilities in different countries around the globe give us an edge in terms of supplying customers and meeting their demands within a growing international market,” he added.

As one of the leading providers of wiring harnesses for the automotive and consumer industries worldwide, the company is taking steps to further develop its relations with Japanese companies active in Central and Eastern Europe.

Thanks to HICZ’s attention to detail and ability to tailor make products based on clients’ needs, the company has been able to grow and adapt to the rapidly evolving automotive and consumer industries.

Taki proudly revealed that the company has seen more than twice the growth in its sales since he came to the Czech Republic in 2013.

To develop business in the country, HICZ is making every effort to work with new customers.

HICZ achievements prove that by prioritizing the delivery of quality products and services, companies can succeed.

“Now and in the future, excellent service and world-class delivery at a competitive price will be at the very heart of our business,” said Taki.

www.hayakawa.cz

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In line with KSE’s growth, profits also increased as the company began to achieve success. “In 2004 we reached just over 300 million Czech koruna in sales,” said Spisar. “After 15 years of dedicated hard work, we have increased this figure tenfold and today, on average, every car worldwide is equipped with at least two KSE products.”

KSE has its own research and development center focused on product testing and innovation.

“Our research and development center is the only facility of its kind outside Japan and our 35 certified engineers continuously develop new products for KSE and our group,” said Spisar.

The company’s most notable products include the Glass-to-Metal Sealed squib (GTMS), Plastic Squib (PLSQ), Micro-Gas Generator and the Lead-Wire Micro-Gas Generator (LWMGG), a business that KSE acquired in 2006.

Looking ahead, KSE continues to prioritize safety and quality while remaining committed to corporate social responsibility initiatives.

“It is important for us to help society while we contribute to our group, invest in our people and continuously serve the needs of our customers worldwide,” said Ichikawa.

www.kse-cz.com/en/42-nk-group

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“Our highly motivated workforce remains one of our key strengths,” said Human Resources Manager Mihály Giber.

“We introduce our employees to the AGC Excellence System, impart our values and provide them with the tools required to further their careers. We also implement their ideas, encouraging them take ownership and pride in what they do.”

AGC Glass Hungary is active within the local community through academic partnerships and scholarships while also supporting events in Tatabanya.

“We have over 40,000 square meters of greenfield land available to us for further expansion and we see opportunities for growth in the next few years,” said Tisza-Kiss.

“Our priority is to look for opportunities for further expansion while focusing on productivity-related projects and energy-saving initiatives to further develop our reputation within the industry.”

www.agc-glass.eu/en

“Our role as an original equipment manufacturer to Renault and Groupe PSA represents 70 percent of our sales in France. We are also active in the aftermarket and spare parts segments and encourage customers to use our high-quality products to enhance their vehicle’s performance and fuel consumption.”

NGK Spark Plugs France supplies the French market with spark plugs, glow plugs, coils, ignition beams, lambda probes and temperature sensors. The company also markets technical ceramic products under the NTK brand for the telecommunications and industrial production sectors.

“We are not limiting ourselves to the automotive sector and promote our full range of products in Europe through our NTK brand,” said Sanoi.

The company’s other main function and a vital part of the group’s European supply chain is their production facility located in Meung-sur-Loire.

“France is the only production base in Europe where we manufacture spark plugs for the region,” said Sanoi. “The spark plugs are exported to our German office and distributed across Europe.”
While sales of NGK’s glow plugs used in diesel engines were recently affected by Volkswagen’s “dieselgate” scandal, the company is focusing on sales of other high-quality products and strengthening its position in France.

“We are a Japanese company and we are proud to contribute to France’s economic growth,” said Sanoi. “I also want to increase our corporate social responsibility activities while continuing to play a role in the dynamic French automotive industry.”

www.ngkntk.fr

“We want to increase our number of dealers and better serve our customers across the Philippines”, says Hariyama. “We intend to meet the growing demand for Yokohama products and services and further strengthen our commitment to the dynamic Philippines market in the coming years”.

www.yokohamatire.ph