Fuelled by massive investments in construction and infrastructure projects, Asia-Pacific continues to dominate the global mining equipment market, and Japanese expert Mitsui Miike Machinery leads the way in cross-sectoral partnerships and growth opportunities. Mitsui Miike Machinery is Japan's first producer of coal mining equipment and machinery dating back to 1882. With more than 130 years of pioneering experience in the materials handling industry, the company has a long and resilient history as an industry leader. It continues its efforts to innovate products and services amid changing industry demand. "We call ourselves a solution maker for different types of sectors," says Yukitomo Hirakawa, president. "The beauty of our company is that we have always tried to provide the machinery and equipment needed at a certain time because we are able to adjust and adapt to changes." Mitsui Miike Machinery prides itself in being more than a manufacturer of industry equipment, but a provider of total planning and processing systems. "There's a linked or consecutive chain of process that we go through to make sure that we don't simply create a machine that will solve one single problem for our clients, but to be able to help them plan the whole process," Hirakawa says. Looking to leverage complementary technological expertise, Mitsui Miike Machinery is interested in forming partnerships across Asia while also increasing business network connections through local trade and international channels. Through its combined expertise in materials handling, technologies in digging and transferring goods and capabilities in reducers and motors, Mitsui Miike Machinery is confident in meeting industry demand while also contributing to society. "We want to create local demand, local business, and I think it's absolutely critical that we have a local partner in the target country to work together with," Hirakawa says. "That will be a win-win situation for both our countries." Mitsui Miike Machinery www.mitsuimiike.co.jp
