In April 2017, we established a Quality Control Department directly under the president, and after a preparation period, it officially began operations in December. For the time being, we will conduct quality control operations related to the food ingredients and food additives that our company handles. We will promote a system that provides customers with peace of mind through the confirmation of the safety of the products handled by the Quality Control Department.

On November 22, Professor Kiyoshi Tokou, Director of the Kyushu University Sensory Research and Development Center, and Mr. Hidekazu Ikesaki, President of Intelligent Sensor Technology Co., Ltd., were awarded the 17th Yamazaki Teiichi Prize for their work on "Research and Development of Taste Sensors." The Yamazaki Teiichi Prize was established to contribute to the improvement and dissemination of scientific and technological standards, and to commemorate the achievements of the late Teiichi Yamazaki in the development of science, technology, and industry, as well as his contributions to human resource development. Our company handles the taste recognition devices (taste sensors) from the aforementioned company. If you are interested, please feel free to contact us.

Thank you very much to everyone who attended despite your busy schedules. Thanks to you, the seminar was a great success with many participants. If you have any questions regarding the exhibits, catalogs, or the materials from the exhibitor seminar during the event titled "Explosion and Poison Prevention Measures in Powder Handling," please feel free to contact us at the information below. We will respond to inquiries received during the event in due course. For any questions regarding the seminar or other products, we would appreciate it if you could contact our sales representative or reach out to us using the information below. We look forward to your continued support.

The Chemical Engineering Society, a public interest incorporated association, will exhibit at the "31st Plant Show INCHEM TOKYO 2017," hosted by the Japan Management Association. This year, we will hold a seminar for exhibitors during the event, and we would be grateful if you could take this opportunity to participate. We look forward to your visit. 【Seminar Information】 November 20, 2017 (Monday) 14:45 - 15:15 November 22, 2017 (Wednesday) 10:15 - 10:45 *The seminar content will be the same on both days. 【Seminar Venue】 Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo International Exhibition Center) Hall East 3, Seminar Room A 【Seminar Content】 "Explosion and Poison Prevention Measures in Powder Handling" We will introduce systems for powder handling that are effective for workers and the environment, including explosion and poison prevention measures.

Thank you very much for visiting us during the event. Thanks to your support, we were able to conclude the event successfully. All of us involved sincerely appreciate it. We will respond to the inquiries we received during the event in due course. Additionally, for inquiries regarding exhibited products and other items, we would be grateful if you could contact our sales representative. We look forward to your continued support. Exhibited products: Dissolution testers, portable Raman spectrophotometers, NIR multi-tablet detectors, assist suits, pharmaceutical-grade mini bags, pharmaceutical additives, various devices, etc. For more information about our products, please visit: https://www.higuchi-inc.co.jp/business-products/pharmaceuticals/index.html

From May 9 to 11, 2017, we jointly exhibited with Armo Technos Co., Ltd. and WENTAI TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION at the "Lighting Fair International 2017" held in Philadelphia, USA, showcasing LED fixtures, special lamps, and ultraviolet lamps. We felt that many customers visited our joint exhibition booth and showed interest in LED fixtures, special lamps, and UV lamps. Exhibited products: LED fixtures: SQUARE HIGH BAY, LIGHT WEIGHT HIGH BAY, FLOOD LIGHT, GRID LIGHT, PENDANT LIGHT Special lamps: Medical and aviation application lamps UV lamps: Antimicrobial lamps, sterilization lamps For more information about our products, please visit http://higuchi-inc.co.jp/e/electronics/index.html LFI Website http://www.lightfair.com/

We are pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at INTERPHEX JAPAN again this year. At the venue, we will showcase a variety of unique products from both domestic and international sources, including new products. We understand that you may be busy during this period, but we sincerely look forward to welcoming many of you, so please feel free to invite others. <Event Information> Dates: June 28 (Wednesday) - 30 (Friday), 2017 Venue: Tokyo Big Sight Booth Number: East Hall 2, "Raw Material Processing Zone" E12-10 *I Holland, a manufacturer of tablet press tooling that we represent, will also be exhibiting at an adjacent booth. Invitation Ticket: An invitation ticket (free) is required for entry. Advance Appointment: Our sales representatives will be waiting at the venue according to your visit schedule. Please use the advance appointment feature on the INTERPHEX website. http://d.interphex.jp/ja/Expo/2724798/-

This year, from May 24th for three days, we exhibited at "ifia JAPAN 2017 / HFE JAPAN 2017." Thank you very much for visiting our booth during the event. Thanks to your support, we were able to conclude the event successfully and with great enthusiasm. We believe this is a result of the warm support from all of you, and we sincerely thank everyone involved. We also ask for your understanding regarding the confusion on the day of the event, which prevented us from providing adequate responses. If you have any inquiries regarding the products we introduced at the venue, we will respond promptly, so we appreciate your continued support.

From May 24th to May 26th, 2017, the 【ifia JAPAN 2017 / HFE JAPAN 2017】 will be held. Our booth will mainly showcase food ingredients imported from Europe and America. We invite you to visit our booth during this opportunity. We look forward to your attendance. Event Information Dates: May 24 (Wed) to May 26 (Fri), 2017, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, East Halls 7 & 8 Exhibited Items: Yeast extract, various dried vegetables, caramel sugar, quinoa puffs, rice puffs, milk enhancers, materials for confectionery and baking, etc. Booth No.: 7-241

From April 21 to 23, at the Global Specialty Coffee Expo 2017 held in Seattle, USA, we showcased the taste recognition device TS-5000Z with the cooperation of our local agent, Coffee Laboratory. During the event, we welcomed many customers, and at the venue, we received the Best New Product award (Technology category) for excellence.

On October 6 and 7, 2016, at the Kanagawa Prefectural Hall, we introduced MTR* in a poster presentation at the "Pesticide Formulation and Application Method Symposium." (*MTR... Mixer Torque Rheometer) Director Keijiro Terashita of the Osaka Life Science Lab presented the collaborative research conducted by the Osaka Life Science Lab, Dalton Co., Ltd., and our company. The poster exhibition received a tremendous response, and we received many questions during the networking event. Currently, in pesticide manufacturing, the main process is "wet granulation → extrusion → drying and granulating," and since granulation often relies on intuition and experience, some participants expressed interest in the necessity of measuring granulation degree. For more detailed information regarding Director Terashita's presentation on "Investigation of Water Content Based on Stirring Torque Measurement and Granulation Index and Extrusion Granulation," as well as information about MTR, please contact us at the following: <Contact Information> iyaku@higuchi-inc.co.jp TEL 06-6448-5533 Contact Person: Furuno

Higuchi Trading Company is seeking your "needs" in the pharmaceutical business division! "If you're looking for such additives that can handle three agencies but can't seem to find them," or "I've heard there are such machines in Europe, but I don't know the details," please feel free to consult with us! On your behalf, we will conduct the tedious and complicated information searches using our unique network as a specialized trading company. Of course, please also consult us about negotiations with overseas manufacturers and import operations to Japan afterwards. Please feel free to contact our sales representatives or use the "Contact Us" section below. We look forward to hearing your opinions! *Please note that Pharma Rescue is only available through the pharmaceutical business division.

<Experts in Powder Handling - Swiss DEC Company!> For example... Q. Isn't it tough to pull out the inner bag of a drum through gloves? A. We will equip the isolator with a winch! This is just one example, but we will create an isolator that reaches those hard-to-reach places without sacrificing operability. We can propose isolators tailored to various applications such as "weighing," "milling," "centrifuge," "drying," "portioning," and "sterile handling," whether rigid or flexible. If you are considering powder handling, please feel free to contact Higuchi Shokai. We will propose a system tailored to your needs!

We will be exhibiting our products at the "JASIS Analytical and Scientific Instruments Specialized Exhibition" at the booths of Agilent Technologies, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Techno Trade, and Bühler Japan. At the Agilent Technologies booth, we will showcase the Dissolution Tester 708-DS, at the Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Techno Trade booth, we will present a portable Raman spectrophotometer convenient for raw material identity testing, and at the Bühler Japan booth, we will introduce the NIR foreign tablet detector. We invite you to take this opportunity to visit us and see the products in person. We look forward to your visit. Date: September 7 (Wednesday) to September 9 (Friday), 2016, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Location: Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall Booth Numbers: 8A-801 *Agilent Technologies booth 6B-605 *Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Techno Trade booth 7A-501 *Bühler Japan booth

The Minibag from Tisza Textil is a single-use flexible container. This container, consisting of a bag for tablets or powders and a frame, is designed to be used with interchangeable single-use bag parts. The bag features a double structure made up of an outer bag and an inner liner. The frame can be modified in design to suit existing processes. By using a foldable frame, it can be compactly folded and stored when not in use, saving valuable space in the factory. Additionally, it is possible to share one frame with bags of different capacities, allowing for a variety of products to be accommodated simply by introducing the bags according to the manufacturing items. One frame can be shared to use six different bag capacities ranging from 160 to 520 liters. Outer material: Polypropylene Inner liner material: Polyethylene (available in anti-static, light-blocking, and moisture-resistant materials, including multilayer with aluminum) Frame material: Stainless steel, aluminum Capacity: Approximately 100 liters to 600 liters Load capacity: 250 kg to 400 kg

DEC's PTS is a suction-type powder transport device that utilizes a vacuum pump. The device is compact due to the adoption of a flat-type filter. Since there are no electrical components in the device, explosion-proof measures are unnecessary. Compared to other transport devices like pressure conveying systems, it minimizes friction on the powder during transport and significantly reduces the generation of static electricity. Depending on the combination with other devices, it can also accommodate containment. Additionally, by using options, it is possible to transport liquids, enabling wet down after powder transport and internal pipe cleaning. [Examples of implemented lines] - A line for introducing organic solvents into a reaction vessel without increasing the oxygen concentration above 5%. - A line for transporting powders with low minimum ignition energy, with transport records of powders in the range of 3-5 mJ. - A line with a long lift distance that places a heavy burden on operators, with transport records for a lift distance of 15 m. - A line for transporting wet powders, with transport records for powders with 37% moisture content. - A line for transporting metal powders, with transport records for powders with a bulk density of 6. - A line for transporting lightweight powders, with transport records for powders with a bulk density of 0.05.

We will hold the "Dissolution Testing Technical Seminar 2016"! Organizer: Higuchi Shokai Co., Ltd. / Co-organizer: Agilent Technologies, Inc. <Lecture Content> 1. Recent Trends in Dissolution Testing Technology 2016 (tentative) Allan Little from Agilent Technologies, USA *Interpretation available 2. Theoretical Considerations on Dissolution Testing and Biological Equivalence Associate Professor Kiyohiko Kanno, Toho University 3. <Corresponding to PIC/S-GMP and GMP Case Studies> Acceptance Testing and Analytical Validation of Pharmaceutical Raw Material Powders Using Portable Raman Director Keijiro Terashita, Osaka Life Science Lab 4. The Utility of Drug Release Testing for Topical Dermatological Formulations in the Development Stage Maki Nabebaku, CMC Planning Department, Maruho <Start Time> 10:00 AM *Registration starts at 9:30 AM <Participation Fee> Free Applications will be accepted through our company website. Please note that each venue will close registration once capacity is reached. <Note> This seminar is intended for measurement technicians. We kindly ask manufacturers and those attending for technical research purposes to refrain from participating. ~For details and applications, please visit our company website~

The Minibag from Tisza Textil is a single-use flexible container. This container, composed of a bag section for tablets or powders and a frame, is designed to be used by replacing the single-use bag section. The bag features a double structure consisting of an outer bag and an inner liner. The frame is also compatible with existing automated warehouses. Unlike rigid containers, it reduces the costs and time required for cleaning and cleaning validation, eliminating the need to purchase a large container cleaning machine with high initial costs. A foldable frame is also available in the lineup. When not in use, it can be compactly folded for storage, making efficient use of valuable space in the factory. By sharing the frame, it is possible to accommodate a variety of products by introducing only the bags according to the manufacturing items. One frame can be shared, allowing for the use of six different bag capacities ranging from 160 to 520 liters. Outer material: Polypropylene Inner liner material: Polyethylene (available in anti-static and light-blocking materials), aluminum Frame material: Stainless steel, aluminum Capacity: Approximately 100 liters to 600 liters Load capacity: 250 kg to 400 kg

DEC's PTS is a suction-type powder transport device that utilizes a vacuum pump. The device adopts a flat-type filter, making it compact. Since there are no electrical components in the device, explosion-proof measures are unnecessary. Compared to other transport devices such as pressure-fed systems, it can transport powders with reduced friction, minimizing the generation of static electricity. Depending on the combination with other devices, it can also accommodate containment. Additionally, by using options, it is possible to transport liquids, allowing for wet-down after powder transport or internal pipe cleaning. [Examples of implemented lines] - A line for introducing organic solvents into a reaction vessel without increasing the oxygen concentration above 5%. - A line for transporting powders with low minimum ignition energy, with a transport record of powders in the range of 3-5 mJ. - A line with a long lift distance, which places a significant burden on operators, with a transport record of 15 meters in lift distance. - A line for transporting wet powders, with a transport record of 37% wet powder. - A line for transporting metal powders, with a transport record of powders with a bulk density of 6. - A line for transporting lightweight powders, with a transport record of powders with a bulk density of 0.05.

The Minibag from Tisza Textil is a single-use flexible container. This container, composed of a bag section for tablets or powders and a frame, is designed to be used with interchangeable single-use bag sections. The bag features a double structure consisting of an outer bag and an inner liner. The frame is also compatible with existing automated warehouses. Unlike rigid containers, it reduces the costs and time required for cleaning and cleaning validation, eliminating the need to purchase large container cleaning machines with high initial costs. A foldable frame is also available in the lineup. When not in use, it can be compactly folded for storage, saving valuable space in the factory. By sharing the foldable frame, it is possible to accommodate a variety of products by only introducing the bags according to the manufacturing items. There is no need for container cleaning during product changeovers. Outer material: Polypropylene Inner liner material: Polyethylene (with anti-static and light-blocking options), Aluminum Frame material: Stainless steel, Aluminum Capacity: Approximately 100ℓ to 600ℓ Load capacity: 250kg to 400kg

The Minibag from Tisza Textil is a single-use flexible container. This container, composed of a bag section for tablets or powders and a frame, is designed to be used with interchangeable single-use bag sections. The bag features a double structure consisting of an outer bag and an inner liner. The frame is also compatible with existing automated warehouses. Unlike rigid containers, it reduces the costs and time required for cleaning and cleaning validation, eliminating the need to purchase large container cleaning machines with high initial costs. A foldable frame is also available in the lineup. When not in use, it can be compactly folded for storage, saving valuable space in the factory. By sharing the foldable frame, it is possible to accommodate a variety of products by only introducing the bags according to the manufactured items. There is no need for container cleaning during product changeovers. Outer material: Polypropylene Inner liner material: Polyethylene (available in anti-static and light-blocking materials), Aluminum Frame material: Stainless steel, Aluminum Capacity: Approximately 100ℓ to 600ℓ Load capacity: 250kg to 400kg

DEC's PTS is a suction-type powder transport device that utilizes a vacuum pump. The device is compact due to the use of a flat-type filter. Since there are no electrical components in the device, explosion-proof measures are unnecessary. Compared to other transport devices such as pressure-fed systems, it minimizes friction on the powder during transport and greatly reduces the generation of static electricity. Depending on the combination with other devices, it can also accommodate containment. Additionally, by using options, it is possible to transport liquids, allowing for wet-down after powder transport or internal pipe cleaning. 【Examples of implemented lines】 - A line for introducing organic solvents into a reaction vessel without increasing the oxygen concentration above 5%. - A line for transporting powders with low minimum ignition energy, with transport records of powders in the range of 3-5 mJ. - A line with a long lift distance, which places a significant burden on operators, with transport records of a lift distance of 15 m. - A line for transporting wet powders, with transport records of powders with 37% moisture content. - A line for transporting metal powders, with transport records of powders with a bulk density of 6. - A line for transporting lightweight powders, with transport records of powders with a bulk density of 0.05.

The Minibag from Tisza Textil is a single-use flexible container. This container, consisting of a bag section for tablets or powders and a frame, is designed to use interchangeable single-use bag sections. The bag features a double structure made up of an outer bag and an inner liner. The frame is also compatible with existing automated warehouses. Unlike rigid containers, it reduces the costs and time required for cleaning and cleaning validation, eliminating the need to purchase a large container cleaning machine with high initial costs. A foldable frame is also available in the lineup. When not in use, it can be compactly folded for storage, saving valuable space in the factory. By sharing the foldable frame, it is possible to accommodate a variety of products by only introducing the bags according to the manufacturing items. There will be no need for container cleaning during product changeovers. Outer material: Polypropylene Inner liner material: Polyethylene (available in anti-static and light-blocking materials), Aluminum Frame material: Stainless steel, Aluminum Capacity: Approximately 100ℓ to 600ℓ Load capacity: 250kg to 400kg

DEC's PTS is a suction-type powder transport device that utilizes a vacuum pump. The device is compact due to the adoption of a flat-type filter. Since there are no electrical components in the device, explosion-proof measures are unnecessary. Compared to other transport devices such as pressure-fed systems, it minimizes friction on the powder during transport and greatly reduces the generation of static electricity. Depending on the combination with other devices, it can also accommodate containment. Additionally, by using options, it is possible to transport liquids, allowing for wet down after powder transport or internal pipe cleaning. [Examples of implemented lines] - A line for introducing organic solvents into a reaction vessel without increasing the oxygen concentration above 5%. - A line for transporting powders with low minimum ignition energy. *Transport records for powders with 3-5 mJ have been achieved. - A line with a long lift distance, which places a heavy burden on operators. *Transport records for a lift distance of 15m have been achieved. - A line for transporting wet powders. *Transport records for 37% wet powders have been achieved. - A line for transporting metal powders. *Transport records for powders with a bulk density of 6 have been achieved. - A line for transporting lightweight powders. *Transport records for powders with a bulk density of 0.05 have been achieved.

The Minibag from Tisza Textil is a single-use flexible container. This container, composed of a bag section for tablets or powders and a frame, is designed to be used with interchangeable single-use bag sections. The bag features a double structure consisting of an outer bag and an inner liner. The frame is also compatible with existing automated warehouses. Unlike rigid containers, it reduces the costs and time required for cleaning and cleaning validation, eliminating the need for the purchase of large container cleaning machines with high initial costs. A foldable frame is also available in the lineup. When not in use, it can be compactly folded for storage, saving valuable space in the factory. Outer material: Polypropylene Inner liner material: Polyethylene (available in anti-static and light-blocking materials), Aluminum Frame material: Stainless steel, Aluminum Capacity: 106ℓ to 598ℓ Load capacity: 250kg to 400kg

DEC's PTS is a suction-type powder transport device that utilizes a vacuum pump. The device adopts a flat-type filter, making it compact. Since there are no electrical components in the device, explosion-proof measures are unnecessary. Compared to other transport devices like pressure-fed systems, it can transport powders with minimal friction, greatly reducing the generation of static electricity. Depending on the combination with other devices, it can also accommodate containment. Additionally, by using options, liquid transport is possible, allowing for wet down after powder transport or internal pipe cleaning. 【Examples of introduced lines】 - A line for introducing organic solvents into a reaction vessel without increasing the oxygen concentration above 5%. - A line for transporting powders with low minimum ignition energy. *Transport records for powders with 3-5 mJ have been achieved. - A line with a long lift distance, which places a significant burden on operators. *Transport records for a lift distance of 15m have been achieved. - A line for transporting wet powders. *Transport records for wet powders at 37% have been achieved. - A line for transporting metal powders. *Transport records for powders with a bulk density of 6 have been achieved. - A line for transporting lightweight powders. *Transport records for powders with a bulk density of 0.05 have been achieved.

The Minibag from Tisza Textil is a single-use flexible container. This container, which consists of a bag section for tablets or powders and a frame, is designed to be used with interchangeable single-use bag sections. The bag features a double structure made up of an outer bag and an inner liner. The frame is also compatible with existing automated warehouses. Unlike rigid containers, it reduces the costs and time required for cleaning and cleaning validation, eliminating the need to purchase large container cleaning machines with high initial costs. A foldable frame is also available in the lineup. When not in use, it can be compactly folded for storage, saving valuable space in the factory. Outer material: Polypropylene Inner liner material: Polyethylene (available in anti-static and light-blocking materials), Aluminum Frame material: Stainless steel, Aluminum Capacity: 106ℓ to 598ℓ Load capacity: 250kg to 400kg

The PTS from DEC Corporation is a suction-type powder transport device that utilizes a vacuum pump. It adopts a flat-type filter, making the device compact. Since there are no electrical components in the device, explosion-proof measures are unnecessary. Compared to other transport devices like pressure conveying systems, it can transport powders with less friction, minimizing the generation of static electricity. Depending on the combination with other devices, it can also accommodate containment levels of 1μg/m³. Additionally, by using options, it is possible to transport liquids, allowing for wet down after powder transport or internal pipe cleaning. 【Examples of introduced lines】 - A line for introducing organic solvents into a reaction vessel without increasing the oxygen concentration above 5%. - A line for transporting powders with low minimum ignition energy, with a track record of transporting powders with 3-5mJ. - A line with a long lift distance, which places a significant burden on operators, with a transport record of 15m lift distance. - A line for transporting wet powders, with a transport record of 37% wet powder. - A line for transporting metal powders, with a transport record of powders with a bulk density of 6. - A line for transporting lightweight powders, with a transport record of powders with a bulk density of 0.05.

The Minibag from Tisza Textil is a single-use flexible container. This container, consisting of a bag section for tablets or powders and a frame, is designed to be used with interchangeable single-use bag sections. The bag features a double structure made up of an outer bag and an inner liner. The frame is also compatible with existing automated warehouses. Unlike rigid containers, it reduces the costs and time required for cleaning and cleaning validation, eliminating the need to purchase large container cleaning machines with high initial costs. A foldable frame is also available in the lineup. When not in use, it can be compactly folded for storage, saving valuable space in the factory. Outer material: Polypropylene Inner liner material: Polyethylene (available in anti-static and light-blocking materials), Aluminum Frame material: Stainless steel, Aluminum Capacity: 106ℓ to 598ℓ Load capacity: 250kg to 400kg

DEC's PTS is a suction-type powder transport device that utilizes a vacuum pump. The device adopts a flat-type filter, making it compact. Since there are no electrical components in the device, explosion-proof measures are unnecessary. Compared to other transport devices such as pressure-fed systems, it can transport powders with minimal friction, greatly reducing the generation of static electricity. Depending on the combination with other devices, it can also accommodate containment levels of 1μg/m³. Additionally, by using options, it is possible to transport liquids, allowing for wet down after powder transport or internal pipe cleaning. 【Examples of introduced lines】 - A line for introducing organic solvents into a reaction vessel without increasing the oxygen concentration above 5%. - A line for transporting powders with low minimum ignition energy, with a track record of transporting powders with 3-5mJ. - A line with a long lift distance, which places a heavy burden on operators, with a transport record of 15m lift distance. - A line for transporting wet powders, with a record of transporting powders with 37% moisture content. - A line for transporting metal powders, with a record of transporting powders with a bulk density of 6. - A line for transporting lightweight powders, with a record of transporting powders with a bulk density of 0.05.