Warewashing technology specialist Meiko founds subsidiary in Japan

Meiko Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG has founded its newest subsidiary in Japan. The cleaning and disinfection specialist's sales, service and consulting expertise are bundled at the company headquarters in Tokyo. Meiko Clean Solutions Japan started in the mid of the year

Takeshi Ozaki is the Managing Director of Meiko Japan, and he has many years of experience in the food service industry – in particular in warewashing technology. "We are delighted that we are now able to serve the Japanese market even more successfully through our own structures. We are significantly increasing customer proximity and will thus further strengthen our position as a leading provider in the premium segment," said Ozaki. Meiko has been present in Japan for many years through qualified specialist dealers and has excellent references in the country.

For the Japanese market, Takeshi Ozaki gives top priority to the service concept in addition to solutions for warewashing technology in hotels, food service and communal catering: "We are there for our customers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We offer our machines with the matching chemistry and in this context we also take care of the water treatment. Our goal is to achieve the best and most hygienic washing results for our customers".

Sebastian Hainz, Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing of the MEIKO Group is delighted about the foundation of the new subsidiary. "During these challenging times of the coronavirus pandemic, we have received clear signals from our global customers and market partners that our products and expertise are needed more than ever before. Through MEIKO Japan we are now increasingly making our contribution as a company relevant to hygiene and health in this region of the world. Japanese customers are demanding in every respect and set high standards. We have experienced a high appreciation for our products in Japan over many years".

And he continues: "The coronavirus shows us how important hygiene is. This knowledge is part of the company DNA, as we have been equipping hospitals and care homes (and also fire department and rescue organisations) with warewashing technology and cleaning and disinfection appliances since the early 1930s. The Japanese subsidiary continues to assume an important responsibility to secure and further expand the company's long-term competitiveness".

Meiko Clean Solutions Japan is expanding the company's presence in the Asia-Pacific growth region. In addition to the sales and service companies in Hong Kong, Malaysia, India, Australia and a branch office in Singapore, MEIKO has had a production facility in Zhongshan (China) since 1997 as well as sales and service locations in Shanghai and Beijing.

The company based in Southern Germany, with a history dating back more than 93 years, is considered one of the most innovative in its industry and is present in more than 90 countries.