Ties that bind: North Rhine-Westphalia and Japan forge into the future, built on a solid past
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Diplomatic ties between Japan and Germany date to the 1800s, with 2021 marking the 160th year of friendship between the two countries. On Jan. 24, 1861, what was then known ...
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UBE Europe GmbH (UEG) markets nylon, fine chemicals and other advanced technology products to Europe, Africa, Latin America, North America and the Middle East. Bridges spoke with Jeronimo Porras, president of ...
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Duesseldorf is often referred to as “Little Tokyo.” With the largest Japanese community in Germany, the city by the Rhine River is home to hundreds of Japanese companies and continues ...
Contributing to the automotive and environmental revolutions
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Located in Duesseldorf’s harbor, Asahi Kasei Europe GmbH (AKEU), the European headquarters of the Tokyo-based chemicals and materials science company Asahi Kasei, celebrated its fifth anniversary this year. AKEU supplies high-performance ...
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Over the last 114 years, Japan Steel Works Ltd. has developed into a steel products and plastics industrial machinery manufacturer. Attracted by opportunities within the coal industry of the Ruhr valley ...
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As a state-owned “tri-modal” logistics hub, the Port of Duisburg is the largest hinterland hub in Europe. The port connects producers and customers across international markets through its full range ...
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With over 8,000 Japanese people residing in the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia, Duesseldorf is often referred to as “Little Tokyo.” In addition to attracting some of the largest Japanese companies, a ...
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Mitsubishi’s famous three-diamond logo is synonymous with the Mitsubishi Group’s leadership position in the global market. Consisting of 295 group companies worldwide, the Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. group employs over 40,000 people ...
Contributing to European society through science and technology
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An interview with Shimadzu Europe’s new Managing Director Juergen Semmler. Bridges: Since its establishment in 1968, how has the company grown in Europe? Juergen Semmler, Managing Director of Shimadzu Europe | © ...
RWE: The partner of choice for the energy transition in Japan
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R WE Renewables is No. 2 in offshore wind worldwide. RWE Renewables’ parent company RWE AG was established in 1898, when it began operations by supplying electricity to the city of Essen. ...
