AGP Wire
Stay informed with articles highlighting the latest developments, major events, and essential updates.
Five China press brake tooling companies to watch in 2026
AGP
Press brake tooling is moving from a spare-parts purchase to a strategic input as CNC bending expands worldwide.
14 more businesses join Emeryville Restaurant Week ahead of October debut
AGP
Emeryville Restaurant Week added 14 new participants before its Oct. 1-11 launch, bringing the citywide food event to 24 total businesses.
Living Best and ATR open Japan Gateway for longevity ventures
AGP
Living Best and ATR have launched a Japan Gateway to help international longevity and health-technology startups validate products, find partners and scale in Japan.
Ten private label wristwatch makers ranked for 2026 sourcing
AGP
A 2026 reference review compiled ten private label and OEM/ODM wristwatch manufacturers across China, Japan, India and the United States for brand owners sourcing bespoke watch programs.
FloraJapan expands online flower delivery across Japan
AGP
FloraJapan is expanding its online flower and gift delivery service for customers overseas sending arrangements to recipients in Japan.
Prime 1 Studio opens pre-orders for Predator 2 Elder Predator statue
AGP
Prime 1 Studio is taking pre-orders for a new 1/3-scale Elder Predator statue from Predator 2 starting Sept. 10, 2026 in Japan.
ZS Bulk Bags expands FIBC manufacturing with custom design and integrated quality control
AGP
ZS Bulk Bags is positioning itself as a custom FIBC supplier for food, chemical, agricultural, pharmaceutical and industrial users as bulk packaging becomes more application-specific.
GennHann expands stainless steel supply support to Manila and Cebu
AGP
GennHann Stainless Steel is adding direct factory-to-port shipping support for manufacturing hubs in Manila and Cebu, Philippines, aimed at reducing procurement volatility for SUS 304 stainless steel.
May Mobility and NTT Mobility plan first public autonomous e-Palette rides in Japan
AGP
May Mobility and NTT Mobility plan to put Toyota e-Palette vehicles with May Mobility’s autonomous driving system on Japan’s public roads this year, marking the first public road operation in the country using an autonomous e-Palette.
SORBA.ai names Asahi Electronics its first Japan sales partner
AGP
SORBA.ai has tapped Asahi Electronics as its first sales partner in Japan to bring no-code industrial AI and on-premise deployment options to manufacturers and other industrial operators.
MUSASHI JAPAN opens Omotesando Station Front Store in Tokyo
AGP
TAIMATSU Inc. has opened MUSASHI JAPAN Omotesando Station Front Store in Tokyo’s Omotesando district, adding a new retail location built around a light-and-shadow design concept.
Sargia to launch Finger Bridge for financial connectivity in mid-September
AGP
Sargia Inc. says Finger Bridge will launch in mid-September 2026 as shared infrastructure for institutions that need to connect, coordinate and verify activity across banks, brokers, custodians, issuers and other financial players.
TonTon sees surge in luxury Japan property inquiries as weak yen draws overseas buyers
AGP
TonTon Inc. says international demand for Japanese luxury real estate has accelerated after its FGP Global Conference appearance in June and amid a weak yen and record inbound tourism.
Helixes launches US subsidiary to expand Japanese IP in North America
AGP
Helixes Inc. opened Helixes USA Inc. in June 2026 to grow its Japanese content IP business across North America.
Hebei Kaixiang expands liquid-cooled load bank push for data centers
AGP
Hebei Kaixiang Electrical Technology Co., Ltd. is highlighting liquid-cooled load bank systems as demand rises for more precise power testing in data centers and other critical facilities.
Japanese Clothing Co details hand-drawn T-shirt design and made-to-order production process
AGP
Japanese Clothing Co says its Japanese-inspired T-shirts are designed by hand, printed only after orders are placed and checked by a person before shipping.
Shiba Park Hotel to join Japan Pavilion at IFTM Top Resa 2026
AGP
Shiba Park Hotel will exhibit at IFTM Top Resa 2026 in Paris this September as part of the JNTO Japan Pavilion, aiming to win new European business and deepen ties with international media.
Plushie Planet raises $10 million to expand AI companions and global manufacturing
AGP
Plushie Planet closed a $10 million strategic financing round on Aug. 28 to speed AI-companion research, smart manufacturing, global expansion and original-IP development.
Furuno to present LEO PNT research at ION GNSS+ 2026
AGP
Furuno will present research on how low Earth orbit positioning can speed up GNSS convergence at ION GNSS+ 2026 in Orlando from Sept. 14-18. The session builds on Furuno’s work with Xona Space Systems and follows live signal reception tests from…
dataPARC and Yokogawa Digital form Japan industrial digital transformation partnership
AGP
dataPARC and Yokogawa Digital announced a strategic partnership in Tokyo on Aug. 28, 2026 to help Japanese manufacturers turn plant-floor data into operational and business insight.
Sign up for:
Japan Business Post
The daily local news briefing you can trust. Every day. Subscribe now.
Check Your Email!
We sent a one-time activation link to: .
Confirm it's you by clicking the email link.
If the email is not in your inbox, check spam or try again.
Welcome back!
is already signed up. Check your inbox for updates.