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[Case Studies for 2023-2024 Available] There are reasons for the success of overseas investment expansion. Gain initial insights into successful expansion from case studies of companies that have ventured abroad.

As companies globalize, many are considering local production in North America as one of the options they must explore in the near future. However, even when it comes to the United States, some companies may be struggling to determine the criteria for choosing a location, which can hinder their overseas expansion. To provide insights into solving such challenges, we have compiled easy-to-understand examples of companies that have announced their entry or expansion within the last year and a half. We will introduce why West Virginia was chosen as a manufacturing base, not only from Japan but also from Europe, Asia, and within the United States, including reasons for expansion or growth, investment scale, and number of employees. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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West Virginia has numerous advantages such as business costs, safety, and livability. The automotive industry is becoming more active as major companies strengthen their investments.

West Virginia, which resonates with some people through the famous song "Country Roads." But how many know how beneficial it is for automotive manufacturers and their suppliers? The automotive industry is thriving in this state, with major companies, including Toyota, strengthening their investments. There are numerous well-known companies with manufacturing bases, and the location offers advantages such as proximity to assembly plants. **Five Reasons Why Many Japanese Companies Invest in West Virginia** (1) Competitive Business Costs… Business costs, including taxes, wages, and utilities, are lower than the national average. (2) Market Location… It is at the center of the automotive industry corridor running from the Midwest to the South of North America. (3) Workforce Support… Financial support for recruitment and employee training, as well as human resources assistance. (4) Investment Incentives… Tax credits for manufacturing, assistance in finding factory sites and properties, financial support, and other assistance. (5) One-on-One Support… Individual project support from staff based in Japan and staff at the West Virginia headquarters. *Currently, we have released materials introducing the benefits of corporate expansion into West Virginia. Please feel free to view them from the [PDF Download] link below.*

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An energy-related startup company established in 2019! Employing and training unemployed coal industry workers.

We would like to introduce the case of SPARKZ(CA) entering the manufacturing of cobalt-free recycled lithium-ion batteries at the company's first manufacturing plant. A suitable location for reengineering the battery supply chain. The workers to be employed have a good knowledge and awareness of labor safety from the coal industry, which is an important factor for battery manufacturing. [Case Overview (Partial)] ■ Location: Taylor County, WV ■ Factory Building: 482,000 Sqft. repurposed former glass factory ■ Number of Employees: Ultimately 350 ■ Battery Focus: Material handling, energy storage-related, EV *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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West Virginia, with its low worker turnover rate and abundant natural resources, is ideal for manufacturing plant locations! We are currently offering explanatory materials that summarize customer feedback!

This document summarizes the locational advantages and basic information about the manufacturing industry in West Virginia. It includes a wealth of information such as access to natural resources, low turnover rates in manufacturing, the highest homeownership rate in the nation, high business survival rates, low disaster risk, strategic locations close to major markets, and robust support for the manufacturing sector. We also feature testimonials from customers who have chosen West Virginia, so please use this information when considering expansion into the manufacturing industry in the United States. [Contents] ■ Basic information about West Virginia ■ State government service support before expansion ■ State government service support after expansion ■ Locational advantages ■ Japanese companies *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

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West Virginia, USA, equipped with the labor force, raw materials, and logistics network necessary for the overseas expansion of the automotive industry.

Automobile parts manufacturers around the world have discovered that the path to success leads to West Virginia. Companies that supply and support the automotive industry will find a prepared workforce equipped with the skills needed in today’s market. Furthermore, in West Virginia, there is easy access to suppliers of raw materials necessary for the automotive industry, such as steel, aluminum, and chemicals/polymers. Automakers in the state can leverage research and technology resources such as nonprofit centers for alternative fuels, the National Alternative Fuel Training Consortium, and the Robert C. Byrd Advanced Flexible Manufacturing Institute (RCBI). For more details, please download the catalog from the link below.

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[Speaker] Ryo Shu, President and CEO of Marketing Eyes Inc. [Key Lecture Content] In 2026, AI will become the "eyes" of customers, allowing them to compare and select before meeting. BtoB sales will find it increasingly difficult to achieve results through "selling." This lecture will focus on designing how to be "chosen," which influences sales, covering (1) customer understanding (surface intentions, true feelings, latent desires), (2) hypothesis development (preparing to decide the outcome before negotiations, creating materials to advance internal approvals, positioning for high added value), and (3) organizational strength (eliminating dependency on individuals to create a successful cycle), illustrated with examples of corporate successes and failures. Please apply the three takeaway sheets to your actions starting tomorrow. [Lecture Items] 1. Why will traditional "sales" no longer be effective in 2026? 2. Enhancing customer understanding - how to capture their hearts. 3. Developing strategic planning skills - how to design by working backward from goals. 4. Organizational strength (eliminating dependency on individuals and creating reproducible models). 5. Conclusion. 6. Q&A.

Today, the manufacturing site is facing a labor shortage. Therefore, it cannot function without part-time workers, temporary employees, and foreign nationals. This is not limited to the manufacturing sector. The key is how to efficiently and smoothly train these individuals in a short period to produce quality products through actual work. Simply showing a video does not count as teaching. "Watch this video." "If you don't understand, ask." New employees often feel they cannot ask questions even when they don't understand, and they may say, "It's just like the video" even if they make mistakes. If the other person does not remember, it is because you have not taught them. This seminar will help you acquire effective teaching methods and improve the skills of those who teach. As a result, workers on the shop floor will perform tasks following unified procedures, significantly enhancing quality and productivity. Even new employees or foreign workers can become immediate assets in a short period. By honing the "ability to teach," we will create a system that ensures workers adhere to the established procedures and do not revert to old habits. *For more details, please download the PDF or contact us.

The Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Manufacturing Exhibition is the largest international exhibition in Japan for the pharmaceutical and cosmetic manufacturing sector, featuring 900 companies from both domestic and international markets and attracting 34,000 attendees. A wide range of products and services supporting the pharmaceutical and cosmetic manufacturing processes will be showcased, including manufacturing and packaging, plant engineering, CMO/CDMO, measurement and inspection, sterilization and cleaning, logistics and distribution. We will be waiting for you with a wide selection of environmental monitoring systems, including testo Saveris 1 and data loggers.

【Utilization of Flow Data for Beginners】 "What can be done? What are the costs?" Understand the overall picture, examples, demos, and pricing in just 30 minutes! Are you interested in utilizing flow data but have questions like, "Where should I start?" or "I can't envision the implementation effects and costs"? Flow data is gaining attention in various fields such as store planning, area marketing, and promotional measures. This seminar is a "mini introductory seminar" designed to resolve the questions of busy individuals who feel they can't take the first step due to a lack of specific information in just 30 minutes. We will explain the "overall picture" of flow analysis services, "specific utilization scenarios," and "cost concerns" in easy-to-understand terms. Additionally, we will include a demonstration using actual service screens to concretely introduce the image of utilization after implementation and the process leading up to it.

We will be exhibiting at the "Food Industry Creation Exhibition '25" scheduled to be held from May 14 (Wednesday) to May 16 (Friday) at Marine Messe Fukuoka. We will showcase measuring instruments ideal for food quality and hygiene management, such as fryer oil deterioration testers and food thermometers. Our instruments can connect to the mobile app testo Smart, allowing you to save measurement values in the app and document them in PDF format, supporting the efficiency of daily fryer oil and temperature management tasks!