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2023
  June 16th, 2023 "Brilliant new talent leading the next generation: an interview with a junior staff member who is responsible for sustainable growth" (Takuya Hiraoka in Tooling Dep.) / The Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun (Business & Technology Daily News)
Prompt response to customer requests and questions
  April 19th, 2023 "New series on local companies" (President Imanishi) / The Chugoku Shimbun
Integration of craftsmanship and digital technology
  Feb. 25th, 2023 "Our Resume-100 years of Imanishi Mfg." (President Imanishi) / Journal of Japan Foundry Engineering Society the February issue Vol.95
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2022
  Sep. 1st, 2022 "On 70-year progress since the founding of Chugoku-Shikoku Branch of Japan Foundry Engineering Society"
(President Imanishi as a co-author) / The 45th Journal "Koshiki" of Chugoku-Shikoku Branch, Japan Foundry Engineering Society
  June 17th, 2022 Top executive talk about "the company strategy for sustainable growth" (President Imanishi) / The Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun (Business & Technology Daily News)
Continuing to evolve into an attractive company
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2021
  Sep. 28th, 2021 "Publication of the 100th anniversary magazine by Imanishi Mfg." / Keizai Report
  Sep. 15th, 2021 "Short interview article on 'People and Events' in the page of Chugoku regional economy" (President Imanishi) / The Chugoku Shimbun
The business expansion history and the proposal ability of Imanishi Mfg. in the 100th anniversary magazine
  Sep. 14th, 2021 "The 100th anniversary magazine of Imanishi Mfg. with introduction of technological transition" / The Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun (Business & Technology Daily News)
  June 17th, 2021 Top executive talk about "the company strategy for sustainable growth" (President Imanishi) / The Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun (Business & Technology Daily News)
Molds, production facilities and Additive Manufacturing will be the pillars of grouth
  June 10th, 2021 "Comment from 100th anniversary company in June" / Hiroshima Keizai Report
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2020
  July 3rd, 2020 "Challenge with creative ideas to get out of difficult conditions" (President Imanishi) / The Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun (Business & Technology Daily News)
Promotion of multi-skilled workers by utilizing the employment adjustment subsidy
  June 17th, 2020 "Company strategy told by the top" (President Imanishi) / The Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun (Business & Technology Daily News)
Digitalization progress in manufacturing
  Feb. 1st, 2020 "Full service supplier of car manufacturing with integration of craftsmanship for three generations and digital technology" / The serial article, "Admirable SMEs by Professor Hashimoto"
The February 2020 issue of The Shoko Journal
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2019
  Oct. 11th, 2019 "The fascinating industries in Hiroshima; company's efforts aiming at a leap" / The Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun (Business & Technology Daily News)
Standardization of jig components
  June 13th, 2019 "The interview with a junior staff member about his company" (Shin Fujita in Mold and Casting Dep.) / The Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun (Business & Technology Daily News)
Learning about castings and pursuing high added value
  March 1st, 2019 "Using unique precision casting technology to contribute to product development" / "Outstanding corporations in the Chugoku region - Companies in the Chugoku region with unique, best-selling products" published by Regional Economic Research Promotion Council and Chugoku Economic Federation   website (external link)
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2018
  Oct. 23rd, 2018 "The pride of the industry; the highly recommended products & technologies of local companies" / The Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun (Business & Technology Daily News)
Standardization of parts for welding jigs
  Oct. 22nd, 2018 "Welding jig production with modular design" / The Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun (Business & Technology Daily News)
Significant reduction in man-hours
  June 14th, 2018 "Here comes the meister; fostering the next generation and leaping to further height"
(Tetsuya Nakano in Mold and Casting Dep.) / The Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun (Business & Technology Daily News)
Focusing on development of mold making and younger staff
  April 18th, 2018 "Sophistication of production technology sustained by fulfilling development of human resources" / "64 manufacturing companies supporting the Chugoku-Shikoku regions" published by The Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun (Business & Technology Daily News)
  March 22nd, 2018 "The 22nd installment in a series of 'a visit to the industry': a visit to Foundry Association in Hiroshima Prefecture"
/ Hiroshima Keizai Report
Making molds for "Momiji Manju" (a steamed bun shaped like a maple leaf)
  March 15th, 2018 "Foundry Association in Hiroshima Prefecture announced members of training seminar for next-generation managers had made molds for 'Momiji Manju' (a steamed bun shaped like a maple leaf)." / Hiroshima Keizai Report 
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2017
  Oct. 19th, 2017 "Improved work environment by adopting artificial sand, and given Amitani Prize by Japan Foundry Engineering Society"
"Consolidation of two former Mold Departments to Kaita Plant / Efficiency through Total Product Model method"
"Standardization of production-tooling manufacturing at Yaga Plant" / Hiroshima Keizai Report 
  Oct. 6th, 2017 "The underlying strength of fascinating industries in Hiroshima; the highly recommended products & technologies of local companies" / The Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun (Business & Technology Daily News)
Achieved great reduction in machining period
  July 1st, 2017 "The consistent 'CAD/CAM/CAE/CAT' system which achieves product quality at design stage, with making full use of craftsmanship and most-advanced digital technology" / White Paper on Manufacturing Industries (Monodzukuri) 2017 (Annual Report based on Article 8 of Basic Act on the Promotion of Core Manufacturing Technology)
  June 14th, 2017 "The interview to the best staff member recommended by the president"
(Akira Takeuchi in Tooling Dep.) / The Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun (Business & Technology Daily News)
The importance of consideration for others
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2016
  Sep. 26th, 2016 "Handing Down of Our Management Philosophy; Making Every Effort for Development of Human Resources and for Succession 'Craftsmanship'" / The Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun (Business & Technology Daily News)
  Sep. 23rd, 2016 "Welcome Address for the 168th National Lecture Meeting hosted by Japan Foundry Engineering Society"
(President Imanishi) / The 39th Journal "Koshiki" of Chugoku-Shikoku Branch, Japan Foundry Engineering Society p.4
  July 5th, 2016 "Developing Products is Developing Human Resources" / Keizai Report
June 8th, 2016 "Research Paper Presentation of Admirable Technology" / The Chugoku Shimbun
Handing Down of Technology by enhancing comprehension power of juniors
May 30th, 2016 " 'The Shining Engineer' in the Era of Promoting Dynamic Engagement of All Citizens"
(Fumiya Sakai in Mold and Casting Dep.) / The Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun (Business & Technology Daily News)
Skill succession by visualization
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2015
Sep. 24th, 2015 "Evolution of Manufacturing by Adopting Digital Technology" / The Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun (Business & Technology Daily News)
May 25th, 2015 "Expected 'Nadeshiko' women's power in companies" (Kayo Takata in Tooling Dep.) / The Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun (Business & Technology Daily News)
Women's power adds vigor to the companies! Hard worker aiming for upskilling
April 9th, 2015 "Foundry Association in Hiroshima Prefecture donated a cast-metal statue of origami crane to Mr. Fumio Kishida, the Minister for Foreign Affairs" / Hiroshima Keizai Report
March 28th, 2015 "Cast-metal statue of origami crane with prayer for peace" / The Chugoku Shimbun
Foundry Association in Hiroshima Prefecture donated to Mr. Fumio Kishida, the Minister for Foreign Affairs
March 12th, 2015 "The chairman of Imanishi Mfg., Tomio Imanishi, passed away" / Hiroshima Keizai Report
Contribution to development of Machine Parts and Tooling Industries
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2014
May 27th, 2014 "The best recommended men & women engineers in our shop floor" (Junichi Shimazu in Die and Mold Dep.) / The Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun (Business & Technology Daily News)
Making full use of 3D Printers
April 10th, 2014 "Precision castings in double speed as before" / The Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun (Business & Technology Daily News)
Imanishi introduced a new type of 3D Printer
March 27th, 2014 "Started 3D model printing in stereolithography method" / Hiroshima Keizai Report
Precision castings of high accuracy and short delivery
Jan. 24th, 2014 "Growing application of 3D Printers" / The Chugoku Shimbun
By advantage of processing complex shape without casting mold
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2013
Oct. 27th, 2013 "From traditional castings to 3D printer, Vibrant by original technology! Manufacturing industry in Hiroshima" / PHP Business Review "Konosuke Matsushita Management School" No.14
July 29th, 2013 "Original know-how to design and manufacture of welding jigs for car body assembly! 3D design supports to construct car body assembly lines!" / The Japan Welding News (featuring on cars)
July 25th, 2013 "NEWSMAKER" (President Imanishi) / Hiroshima Keizai Report
Commendation for paper model technology by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. Development of next-generation technology by training human resources.
June 25th, 2013 "Half of the staff is qualified for national certified technician in Imanishi Manufacturing" / Keizai Report
Awarded the prize for Science and Technology by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
June 17th, 2013 "The voice of 'SME managers on growth strategy" / The Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun (Business & Technology Daily News)
Jan. 31st, 2013 "Foundry workers learn iron, Internship in Hiroshima" / The Chugoku Shimbun
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2012
Dec. 1st, 2012 "Looking back on successful 60th commemorative ceremony of Chugoku-Shikoku Branch, Japan Foundry Engineering Society" (President Imanishi) / Journal "Koshiki", Chugoku-Shikoku Branch, Japan Foundry Engineering Society
Aug. 25th, 2012 "Occasional thoughts Recent young people are...Development of products and human resources" / Journal of Japan Foundry Engineering Society the August issue Vol.84
July 17th, 2012 "Development of the pulling tool for knock pin" / Keizai Report
Imanishi will market it this autumn
July 12th, 2012 "Development of the pulling tool for knock pin" / Hiroshima Keizai Report
March 7th, 2012 "The Integral molding enhanced the flexibility in 'Castings of large size impeller'" / The Nikkei Newspaper
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2011
Oct. 15th, 2011 "Prefatory note; Building things and building human resources" (President Imanishi)
 / Journal "Koshiki", Chugoku-Shikoku Branch, Japan Foundry Engineering Society
Sep. 29th, 2011 "Practical use of urea model lost by boiling water" / Hiroshima Keizai Report
Efficient manufacturing of complex shape and mass produced molds
June 15th. 2011 "Anniversary; Thanks to all, our 90th Anniversary " / June's issue of The Hiroshima Chamber of Commerce and Industry Report
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2010
Sep. 16th, 2010 "For hydroelectric plant" / The Nikkei Newspaper
Development of impeller pattern at half cost, and one fourth delivery time by taking advantage of castings in collaboration with an affiliated company of Chugoku Electric Power Group
Sep. 14th, 2010 "The Spotlight" (on President Imanishi) / Keizai Report
The development of "Water turbines" as new business
Aug. 5th, 2010 "Special method of short-delivery and low-cost manufacturing" / Hiroshima Keizai Report
Iron molds by pipe insert casting for heat control
July 29th, 2010 "The integral molding for impeller" / Hiroshima Keizai Report
July 20th, 2010 "Joint development of water turbines" / Keizai Report
Imanishi and EAML Engineering get government subsidy
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2009
Nov. 19th, 2009 "Short-delivery and low-cost manufacturing by 3-D data" / Hiroshima Keizai Report
Precision casting of impeller by taking advantage of paper and urea materials
Aug. 19th, 2009 "Digital technology and craftsmanship in Chugoku and Shikoku districts" / The Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun
Castings of short delivery and low cost by utilizing 3-D model of laminated papers
June 11th, 2009 "Episode, The source of powerful company" / Hiroshima Keizai Report
June 9th, 2009 "Cover portrait and autograph motto, Never Give Up!" (President Imanishi) / Keizai Report
May 16th, 2009 The documentary program entitled "Hiroshima hatsu! Yume-no-tohri-michi (Road to dream from Hiroshima)" was broadcasted by Hiroshima Telecasting
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2008
Dec. 18th, 2008 "NEWSMAKER" (President Imanishi) / Hiroshima Keizai Report
An approach to an environmentally friendly factory by adopting recyclable artificial sand for castings
Oct. 7th, 2008 "The forefront of companies", Casting molds by using paper models / The Chugoku Shimbun
Sep. 3rd, 2008 "Environmental measures in cast production, Less dust by using artificial sand" / The Nikkei Newspaper
Aug. 1st, 2008 Selected "Vibrant monodzukuri (manufacturing) SMEs in Chugoku district in 2008 (16 companies selected)" / The Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun
Rapid manufacturing of complex shaped parts by collaboration between "Craftsmanship" and "LOM model"
July 3rd, 2008 "The days of new face" (President Imanishi) / Hiroshima Keizai Report
June 23rd, 2008 Selected "300 of Japan's vibrant monodzukuri (manufacturing) SMEs in 2008" / The Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun (Business &Technology Daily News)
March 5th, 2008 "Enhanced inspection for precision castings, by introduction of dedicated apparatus to Kaita plant" / The Chugoku Shimbun
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2007
Dec. 8th, 2007 "Introduction of new robot for car assembly line jigs, Continuous processing hours increased three times as before" / The Chugoku Shimbun
Nov. 8th, 2007 "The parts production method by 3-D data, One-third delivery time due to unattended manufacturing process"
"Open Factory" / Hiroshima Keizai Report
May 8th, 2007 " 'Focusing effort on custom made products, Precision castings by laminated paper method" / The Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun (Business & Technology Daily News)
April 11th, 2007 "Human network, Getting needs by quick delivery" (President Imanishi) / The Chugoku Shimbun
March 16th, 2007 "Precision castings of car parts, Efficient grinding process" / The Chugoku Shimbun
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