NAKAYAMANAKAYAMA

STAFF

Manufacturing Division Area of Expertise:
Heat Treatment

Kazuo Koga

Nearly all Nakayama products start with this team’s processes, and continue with subsequent processes.Also, this team often applies its many years of experience to artisanal processes, and aims to offer a stable supply of high-quality products by passing on those skills to the next generation.

Manufacturing Division Area of Expertise:
Machining Processes

Ken Mizuta

To me, my job means opening up new horizons by working together, more than simply having my own area of expertise.It is our team’s dedication and commitment to machining that enables us to consistently produce high-quality products and make continuous improvements so we can hand things off smoothly to the next stage of the process.

Manufacturing Division Area of Expertise:
Grinding Processes

Yuya Yamagami

I work hard every day to swiftly deliver CUTTING RULES of various shapes to meet the diverse needs of our customers, with high-quality, high-precision Nakayama Standards.Difficulties occur, but the joy of making something satisfying is the greatest reward.

Manufacturing Division Area of Expertise:
Blade Tip Heat Treatment

Yutaka Fujii

Since joining the company, I have had experience with several teams and processes, but no matter what field I’m in, I am always on a mission to create better products. The process of blade tip heat treatment, which I am currently in charge of, is an important process, so there is pressure on the job, but I am always aware of how I’m connecting to positive paths forward for members handling the next-stage process.

Manufacturing Division Area of Expertise:
MIR Treatment

Kazunori Siotani

The user comes first, and I am working to reflect users’ needs, as conveyed to us by the sales team, in our products.Our team prides ourselves on producing the highest quality blades.However, we are not complacent about the current level of quality, and we are discussing and brainstorming daily with the goal of making blades with even greater sharpness.

Manufacturing Division Area of Expertise:
Rust-Preventive Coating and Printing

Mao Iwaki

We are working hard with the mentality of providing customers with products, painstakingly crafted by the members of Section 1, which have the highest possible added value.

Manufacturing Division Area of Expertise:
Inspection

Yukimasa Oyamada

I strive to inspect each and every item precisely so as to consistently provide high-quality products to our customers and make the Nakayama brand one we can present to the world with pride.

Manufacturing Division Area of Expertise:
Packaging

Fukitaka Uesugi

The packaging is the first things customers see. My goal is to make Nakayama’s products look even better than they already do.Because every product from the manufacturing division comes through my section, it’s a rewarding job.

Manufacturing Division Area of Expertise:
Ultra-Small Lot Line (10M)

Makoto Marutani

In fabricating various prototype products, our goal is to make something unique in the world that can only be manufactured by Nakayama, with particular attention to precision.It is difficult to work with ultra-short delivery times and ultra-small lots, but I actually enjoy the pressure of work!

Manufacturing Division Area of Expertise:
Quality Control

Masayoshi Saito

The strength of Nakayama products is in their consistent quality, and this is underpinned by quality control.Although I am not involved in the manufacturing process, I have a strong sense of my mission, as precise inspection of daily samples leads to “consistently providing customers with high-quality blades.”

Manufacturing Division Area of Expertise:
Production Equipment Fabrication

Hayato Takada

To improve the quality and precision of our products, we fabricate our own processing equipment, and there is a rewarding sense of accomplishment when the equipment is completed and put into operation.

Manufacturing Division Area of Expertise:
Production Equipment Software

Koji Terashita

While supporting the crucial manufacturing division from below, I think about how my work can contribute to making good products, and I am deeply moved when positive results are achieved.

Sales Division Domestic Sales

Hibiki Murata

For Nakayama to become the world’s number one blade manufacturer, it is necessary to focus not only on product quality but also on other areas.Our division is dedicated to everything from customer support to packaging and design, and we strive to improve customer satisfaction on a daily basis.We will continue to grow with the company. As a member of the sales department, I make “enjoyment” a priority.I often chat with customers about more than just work.I believe that by enjoying ourselves as well as entertaining our customers, we can build a deeper relationship.

General Affairs Division Area of Expertise:
Product Shipping and Management

Hikotsugu Morishima

The General Affairs Division is primarily engaged in administrative work such as accounting, product management and so forth. I am working hard every day and take pride in supporting the entire company’s business and contributing to our customers in cooperation with other divisions.

Sales Division Overseas Sales

Tomohiro Abe

I play a key role in marketing our products in new overseas markets. While each day comes with its challenges,I find my job to be truly rewarding.I hold this belief.I often find myself thinking,”We only live once”, so when it comes to maintaining the status quo or challenging myself without fear of change, I definatelly opt for the latter.

Sales Division Overseas Sales

Yoshifumi Ikeda

Thankfully, many customers in the Southeast Asian market recognize our products as high quality cutting rules.Nevertheless, when looking at the rest of the world, “Nakayama” is still not well known in the market.It is the role of our overseas sales team to raise awareness of Nakayama and increase the number of Nakayama fansaround the world.It will not happen overnight, but we will work toward achieving our goals by respecting teamwork.

NAKAYAMA