— Building a Foundation for European Expansion through Industrial Collaboration with the German State of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) —

Overview

Industry Alpha Inc. (Head Office: Itabashi-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Takumi Watanabe; hereinafter “Industry Alpha”), which develops smart factory and warehouse solutions, has been selected for the “Interregional Economic Exchange Project: Hands-on Support Program for the German State of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW)” organized by the Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Support Center.

This program, based on the Memorandum of Understanding on Closer Cooperation in Mutual Support of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, provides customized support to individual companies according to their specific challenges and needs related to establishing a presence or business operations in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW).

Program Features and Significance of Being Selected

The greatest appeal of this support lies not only in providing lectures or information but also in arranging matches with potential local partners and collaborative companies tailored to each company’s needs.

Through this program, Industry Alpha is able to:

Gain insights into the latest trends in Germany, a leading country in smart factory development

Directly obtain firsthand information on the ground and establish a foothold for European expansion

Attractions of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany, is located at the heart of Europe, making it an ideal economic region for European market expansion. The state hosts a wide range of industries, including automotive, energy, chemical, life sciences, and media, with active collaboration with research institutions.

Major cities, including the state capital Düsseldorf, have a strong understanding of foreign companies, providing a business-friendly environment for Japanese companies. Additionally, excellent access via international airports and numerous trade fairs create a favorable foundation for overseas business operations.

Furthermore, the state government and local regions actively support matchmaking with local companies and assistance with company establishment, making NRW a highly attractive environment for companies entering the market.

Future Plans

Through this program, Industry Alpha aims to establish concrete connections with local partners and companies, promoting the deployment of smart factory and smart logistics solutions in Europe.

In addition, by leveraging its low-profile AMR “Kagero” series and in-house developed FMS “Alpha-FMS” cultivated in Japan, the company will provide solutions tailored to local needs, further strengthening industrial collaboration between Japan and Germany.