The “internet of things” is gaining traction. The digitalization of processes is well underway and the use of big data and artificial intelligence is yielding valuable insights needed to make business decisions.

Yokogawa’s ‘Synaptic Business Automation’ concept clearly expresses the company’s commitment to utilizing the latest information technologies. Decades of experience with plant management and industrial processes, portfolio of automation solutions and consulting expertise all help Yokogawa customers transform their businesses.

“Rapid industry changes, latest-edge technologies available to the market and worldwide sustainability initiatives such as COP21, IMO2020 and WBCSD are all making the business environment more complex,” said Kazuhiko Takeoka, Yokogawa chief executive in ASEAN Pacific and president and chief executive officer of Yokogawa China Co. “We see a convergence of the digital and physical worlds.”

Yokogawa’s OpreX brand enables the continuous creation of value underlying the Synaptic Business Automation concept and is comprised of OpreX Transformation, OpreX Control, OpreX Measurement, OpreX Execution and OpreX Lifecycle. Through OpreX, Yokogawa provides products, services and solutions that cover everything from business management to operations.

OpreX represents excellence in technology and solutions that Yokogawa cultivates through the co-creation of value with its customers.

Takeoka concluded: “In response to the United Nations’ call to achieve sustainable development goals by 2030, we are working to achieve net-zero emissions, transition to a circular economy and ensure the well-being of all by 2050 by helping to make the world a better place for future generations.”

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“We work closely with customers and partners, especially across key markets like Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States region and Iraq to support the optimization of refineries, chemical and fertilizer plants,” said Veselý.

In terms of its sales team’s capabilities, the company is shifting focus from simply selling products to delivering complete service, maintenance and support solutions.

“Aligning with the country’s economic growth and industrial evolution, we are driven to provide end-to-end solutions for Japanese and multinational manufacturing companies in the Czech Republic,” said Jaroslav Sucháň, sales manager for the country.

CombustionONE is one example of an integrated solution for combustion-based processes which Yokogawa recently introduced to address the demands of the refining, chemical, specialty chemical, power, metals and pulp and paper markets where combustion control and management play an important role.

Sucháň also sees a great opportunity to help companies in the region facing a shortage of skilled labor through automation.

Yokogawa is looking for more talented engineers to grow with them and has partnered with Brno University of Technology and the Slovak Technical University in Bratislava.

“We are well positioned for future growth,” concluded Veselý. “Our competitive advantages are our flexibility in meeting our customer’s needs and the trust we have built with them through the years.”

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“Thai companies are becoming more advanced in terms of adapting and implementing new technologies and as a dedicated solutions provider we play a role in the development of the country’s industrial sector,” said Preechai Trannitad, managing director of Yokogawa (Thailand) Ltd.

“We are transforming our company to better serve our clients. By delivering advanced digital solutions with innovative ideas, we have great potential and adequate resources to transform our clients’ businesses.”

Yokogawa (Thailand) Ltd. has six branch offices in Thailand and manages Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar. By investing in its workforce and building strong customer relationships, the company is achieving success in Thailand and the region.

“The demand for real-time integrated management solutions is driving our enterprise resource planning (ERP) business,” said Trannitad.

“We are already delivering our ERP software and solutions to Japanese companies in Thailand and serving more local Thai companies looking to expand and upgrade their business processes.”

The company’s main customers are active in the oil and gas, petrochemical and general industry sectors. Today, new clients from the power, sugar, automobile, food and beverage and pharmaceutical sectors are reaching out to Yokogawa (Thailand) Ltd.

“Japan and Thailand share a strong partnership,” said Trannitad. “With support, cooperation and investment from Japan, Thailand’s digital transformation is accelerating and Yokogawa (Thailand) Ltd. is committed to delivering first-class solutions to clients across a wide range of industries. Our aim is to provide our customers with the necessary tools to grow their business and achieve their goals.”

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“We at Yaskawa India are always thinking how can we further the country and economy through understanding how best to improve products and automate energy-saving processes,” said President and CEO of Yaskawa India Akinori Urakawa.

With sales of 2.8 billion rupees in the 2017-2018 financial year, continued business growth and expansion is expected, with the run-off creating further job opportunities. Currently, Yaskawa has 230 employees and operates a production facility of three assembly lines in a 55,000 square foot facility in Bangalore.

“Today, our operations span the length and breadth of the country, and India remains a central hub for our future goals benefiting our operations greatly. The way to achieve this has been through quality customer and employee communication and proper fundamental business behavior,” said Urakawa.

Yaskawa’s three pillars of importance are, creating a sustainable workplace, sustainable ecology and social responsibility. They push the company to be deeply involved in corporate social responsibility; the firm currently supports multiple nonprofit organizations across the country that aid the needy and disabled.

“Our local initiatives are aimed predominately at education and the empowerment of women in the workplace. With India’s growing economy and middle class, people’s desires are driving the country and this will ultimately benefit everyone’s livelihood,” said Urakawa.

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The company’s smart factory is a state-of-the-art facility founded on the power of automation. Across its production lines, Makino Asia has incorporated “internet of things” solutions to streamline supply chain data collection and dramatically improve energy management, thus increasing efficiency and reducing environmental impact.

By 2019, the facility will be equipped with automation and data exchange solutions, commonly referred to as Industry 4.0.

“While increasing labor costs have caused Singapore’s manufacturing industry to move to neighboring countries, we are investing in our Singapore facilities,” said Neo.

“We believe this is the right time to transit into the new industrial age to better control information, timeliness and improve production quality,” he said. “In line with the changes taking place within our industry, we will benefit from the abundance of skilled engineers and technicians that Singapore has to offer.”

Makino Asia also has plans to transform production facilities in India and China into smart factories. The company intends to continue to invest in research and development and to increase its existing team of 100 engineers.

“With the emergence of high-tech industries such as aerospace and electric vehicle production, we need to continuously innovate to stay one step ahead of our competitors,” said Neo.

“We are driven to improve our capabilities, create new processes and equipment and generate new business lines to stay ahead of the competition. We work very closely with our Japanese counterparts and look forward to strengthening Makino Asia’s reputation across the region.”

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Today, Fanuc supports automotive manufacturing companies in Hungary as they lead the shift toward “Industry 4.0.” The company has assisted local automotive original equipment manufacturers by installing over 2,500 robots on the production lines in different factories across the country.

“An increasing number of companies want to advance their operations and our automation solutions contribute to lower energy consumption, increased productivity and improvements in the quality of our clients’ finished products,” explained Mezei.

“We work in highly competitive and innovation-driven industries — all of which have a very bright future. It is my priority to continue to further develop our local team of experienced professionals and support our young, talented engineers here in Hungary.”

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Filipinos are blessed with creativity and innovation we want to ensure our people to use these skills to deliver high-quality products and services to our customers.”

A prime example of Rivera’s commitment to adopting Japanese qualities is the name chosen for Chorakawa Inc., a daughter company of TRI-R.

“Chorakawa was coined by a Japanese friend of mine; Melchor(Chor), my middle initial (A) and my surname, which translates to Kawa in Japanese, meaning ‘river’”, explains Rivera.

Commitment to quality and environmental responsibility, TRI-R became one of the first Filipino companies to be awarded 1SO 9001 Quality Management System in 2000 and ISO 14001 Environmental Management System in 2006. Already compliant with the automotive industry specific TS 16949 standard, TRI-R aims to comply with the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) standard.

TRI-R is poised to take advantage of the opportunities presented by the Philippine government’s Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) Program which is stimulating the country’s automotive sector.

“The future looks promising for TRI-R and Chorakawa Inc.”, says Melchor. “We are committed to our people and our customers and we will continue to innovate and deliver our solutions to customers within the industry”.

Yokogawa is one of the leading automation providers in the liquefied Natural Gas(LNG) industry. In Indonesia, Yokogawa’s business has grown since 2016 as a result of its involvement as an automation system supplier to the LNG industry.

Yokogawa Indonesia was chosen as a host for the Yokogawa Users Conference for Asia Pacific that was held in Bandung in February. The event brought together industrial experts from across the region to discuss solutions, introduce new innovations and share the best practices designed to enhance plant processes and operations.

In his opening speech, Takashi Nishijima, president and CEO of Yokogawa Electric Corp., announced the company’s new Synaptic Business Automation concept. Nishi jima reaffirmed the company’s commitment to developing the latest information technologies to help its customers transform and optimize their businesses.

“We treat our customers like partners and gain their trust by understanding their needs and training their people,” said Rei Asao, president director of PT Yokogawa Indonesia.

“When customers better understand our capability and advice on how we can support their needs, they’ll be able to create sustainable systems for better production,” said Ramli.

In 2015, Indonesia’s Ministry of Public Works and Housing signed a memorandum of understanding with Yokogawa Indonesia that focused on cooperation in human resource capabilities in the water supply sector. Centers of Excellence have been established in Bali and Kota Malang in conjunction with the memorandum to serve as exemplars of operationally efficient automated systems. The partnership is essential for achieving the Indonesian government’s target of delivering 100 percent safe water access by 2019.

“In our efforts to co-create a brighter future for Indonesia, we have collaborated with several universities and polytechnic schools,” explained Fatmadian Darman, director of corporate planning and administration at Yokogawa.

“We hold workshops to share practical industrial applications aimed at helping students further their studies.”

“In the coming years, we hope to win more public utility projects and diversify our portfolio to include more petrochemical and oleo-chemical business partners,” concluded Asao.

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In pursuit of ‘human-centered’ automation, Azbil aims to constantly improve its ability to help its international customers overcome the challenges they face in key global markets.

Since 1906, Azbil has continued to develop leading measurement and control technologies and tailor-made solutions for customers. Marking 110 years of successful business, 2016 sees Azbil redoubling its efforts to expand its businesses globally. Singapore is an important location for Azbil’s business strategy in Southeast Asia. The company installed its first Distributed Control System (DCS) in Singapore in the 1970’s at petrochemical plants and incineration facilities. In 1998, the Azbil Group expand its business in Singapore; Azbil Singapore Pte. Ltd. which focuses on delivering building-systems solutions. Since then, Azbil has continued to provide life-cycle solutions to industries in Singapore. 2000 saw the company supply a DCS for a district cooling-system in Singapore, the first DCS delivered for a district cooling system in Singapore. Azbil has already provided life-cycle solutions to four different plants. In 2003, Azbil installed its Building Energy Management System (BEMS) at Fusionopolis, a landmark building-complex in Singapore. Key projects followed including the installation of systems in intelligent buildings, hotels, schools, hospitals, and data centers across Singapore. In 2011, Azbil opened a technical service-center on the outskirts of Jurong Island to strengthen its customer support capabilities. Today, Azbil holds the highest license level from Singapore’s Building and Construction Authority (BCA); L6 License for Building Automation, Industrial & Process Control Systems work head. The company is building on its excellent history of successful business in Singapore and has to date completed several BCA Green Mark Platinum buildings. Azbil intends to continue providing customers in Singapore with life-cycle solutions developed through the company’s high-engineering skills. With attentive customer support, the Azbil Group is committed to provide its customers in Singapore and around the world with solutions focused on energy-efficiency, safety, and comfort.