10% Increase in Overseas Business Expected by 2018 (Japan Metal Bulletin)
Two articles about Yamato Gokin were recently published in the Japan Metal Bulletin.
The first article summarizes Yamato’s business forecast for the year. The company anticipates a 10% growth in overseas business by 2018, primarily in the aerospace sector. Yamato aims to continue increasing aerospace business by 20-30% per year, in addition to growing their existing business in the automotive, semiconductor, undersea fiberoptic cable, and other industries.
The second article provides a brief overview of Yamato Gokin and company president Genjiro Hagino’s vision for the company’s future. This includes expanding Yamato’s business from primarily small orders to both small and medium orders; growing overseas business; and hiring more foreign employees. Yamato currently employs sales personnel from China, the USA, and Brazil.
Japan Metal Bulletin: “Aerospace business off to strong start,” 3/13/2017 (PDF, in Japanese)
Japan Metal Bulletin: “Growing our company by playing to our strengths,” 3/16/2017 (PDF, in Japanese)