Kyowakogyo Co., Ltd.

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  More than just fencing: Exploring new applications for wire mesh

  Wire mesh is one of those things that are ubiquitous but you don’t really notice. Our partnership with Kindai University to invent new uses for wire mesh beyond the obvious (e.g., fencing) has led to new has expanded the scope of our manufacturing operations. This is just one example of multiple initiatives aimed at harnessing our strength in producing fine mesh.

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  Employees are a core part of the deciding on company policy

  When revamping our company management policies, we enlisted the help of experts in design management, which enabled us to incorporate views from across our whole workforce into policy design. Employees, who typically dislike these kinds of meetings, participated eagerly and provided many concepts and views that became key facets of the new policies. The outcomes were laid out in a booklet and distributed companywide to ensure everyone was pulling in the same direction.

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  Workforce rejuvenation and close communication

  An effort to rejuvenate our workforce over the past several years has brought down the average age, and 40-somethings are now the largest age group. Thanks to our commitment to communication—as illustrated by close interaction between the president and employees, as well as thorough information sharing at morning meetings—our employee retention rate is high.