Archive for April 14th, 2008


Oil Prices and Pasta in Japan

Increase in oil prices has had a detrimental effect on Japanese businesses such as well known Italian restaurant chain Saizeriya. Famous for their low prices such as their 299 yen pasta, this family restaurant among others are rethinking their business strategies and planning on closing a few stores in selected suburban areas and instead reopening in shopping centers.

Featured Company- Sanyo Co. Ltd.

Sanyo Co. Ltd.

Sanyo uses its base of cold plastic working including pressed parts and springs to respond to customer needs. Using uniquely developed technology, they provide a wide range of services from mold production and cutting to heat treatment, welding and assembly.

Sanyo’s products are used in a variety of industries. Beginning with motorcycles, automobiles and engines compliant with exhaust gas regulations, their products also include machinery for industry and agriculture, construction materials for housing and office devices.

With Japanese production bases in Osaka, Tottori and Shiga as well as a Chinese base in Tianjin (Tientsin), Sanyo maximizes its manufacturing capacity to meet export demands to the US, Europe and China.

For more information on Sanyo Co. Ltd., please refer to the Sanyo Co. Ltd. website or send an inquiry.