Matthias Kohlstrung has been at the helm of Brother International GmbH in Germany and Austria since 2014. A time in which the printing industry has changed significantly and has had to overcome a number of challenges. He spoke to J-BIG about the company's beginnings, the values that guide the Brother Group, and the future of a sometimes beleaguered industry. J-BIG: The name … [Read more...] about Brother: “Those who decry the demise of the printing business have too narrow a view of the industry.”
YKK: “You only start to notice a zipper once it’s stuck.”
When was the last time you looked closely at a zipper? For Andreas Brandenburger, Sales and Marketing Manager for the Germany business at YKK and with the company for over 30 years, this is part of his everyday business. In this interview with J-BIG, he demonstrates that there is more to discover than meets the eye. A conversation about quality, innovation, and Japanese … [Read more...] about YKK: “You only start to notice a zipper once it’s stuck.”
Kyocera Document Solutions: “We have to find creative answers to the complex questions of our time.”
With its printers and scanners, Kyocera Document Solutions has made its way into the offices of many German companies. But people are printing less and less – also at work. How is the company responding to a changing market? And what role does the Kyocera corporate philosophy play here? Those are some of the issues we discussed with Dietmar Nick, Managing Director of Kyocera … [Read more...] about Kyocera Document Solutions: “We have to find creative answers to the complex questions of our time.”
Trend Micro: “IT security is a central part of our DNA.”
As an IT security provider, Trend Micro always has to be one step ahead of cyber criminals. Frank Schwittay, Vice President Europe and Managing Director of Trend Micro Germany, tells us how the Japanese company with an unusual history manages to do just that – and how the digital transformation is shifting the parameters. J-BIG: Mr. Schwittay, what do readers absolutely need … [Read more...] about Trend Micro: “IT security is a central part of our DNA.”
Mitsubishi Electric: “Most people interact with our products many times a day – often without realizing it.“
From rice cookers to space satellites – few companies boast a broader portfolio than Mitsubishi Electric. But while the technology giant is ubiquitous in Japan, it often flies under the radar in Germany. For this interview, Andreas Wagner, CEO of Mitsubishi Electric in Germany, tells us how the company with the world’s second most patent applications nevertheless shapes our … [Read more...] about Mitsubishi Electric: “Most people interact with our products many times a day – often without realizing it.“