What is the history of Espec, which was selected as one of the "100 Global Niche Companies" (2020) by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (from the official website)?

It is expected that new industries such as next-generation energy-related industries will emerge as the political and business worlds form a tag team. However, on the other hand, there are already many Japanese companies with high technological capabilities that have the top share in the world. How did the company with the largest market share in the world grow? Let me introduce an example of a company. [List] Companies with amazing technology that has the largest market share in the world 32

"We aim to be an indispensable presence for the world's most advanced technology, and we want to continue to be a company that contributes to society and the environment."

The person in charge of the corporate communication department of Espec, a major manufacturer of "environmental testers" headquartered in Kita-ku, Osaka, speaks so strongly.

An environmental tester is a device that artificially creates specific meteorological and environmental conditions, such as extreme temperature (extremely cold), high humidity (drying), and high pressure (vacuum), in order to test the durability and reliability of industrial products. That. The company boasts the largest market share in the world for its environmental test equipment (more than 30% in the world and more than 60% in Japan).

The reason for the success of climbing to the top of the world goes back to the period of high economic miracle.

"When home appliances began to spread rapidly, home appliance manufacturers needed environmental tests to reduce breakdowns. Focusing on the growing needs, we developed Japan's first environmental tester in 1961. In addition, we set up sales agents nationwide ahead of other companies and built an after-sales service system. In the latter half of the 1970s, we were the first to establish a mass production system to meet the growing demand, which leads to today. " (Same as above)

Business development with an eye on the world was also quick.

"We started exporting in the 1960s, and in the early 1980s we set up a local subsidiary in the United States and a joint venture in China. Currently, we have subsidiaries in Japan, the United States, China, Europe, Southeast Asia, etc., and production bases. Is located in the United States, China, and South Korea. We are building a system to provide products and services globally. "(Same as above)

It is said that the company, which has been leading the industry since its founding and is competing in the world, has many bright and active employees.

"Because of our pride as the top brand of environmental testing that supports product reliability, employees tend to be serious and sincere, especially quality, manufacturing, and technology-oriented." (Same as above)