References

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ECOS works for private companies in Japan and Germany as well as for the public sector in both countries. We have compiled some selected references from our various fields of activity here.

Consulting

Market entry in Japan and setup of a subsidiary for a German company
ECOS supported a German company of the automotive supply industry from the contacting of potential customers and partners up to the recruitment of Japanese managers and the setting up of the subsidiary in Japan. In this process ECOS carried out training and qualification measures with the relevant managers and employees as a preparation for the market entry.

Market entry in Japan and setup of a subsidiary for a German company
For a German manufacturer of garbage sorting plants, ECOS carried out a market study and prepared a market entry concept. After setting up a subsidiary in Japan, ECOS carried out PR measures such as fair participations, interviews and articles in Japanese print media as well as the introduction to new customers by the ECOS network in Japan. Meanwhile the company is well-established in the Japanese market.

Setup of a subsidiary in Japan for a German company
ECOS established a representative office in Tokyo for a German company of the railway technology sector. Later this office was then converted to a subsidiary. ECOS had searched for suitable candidates for their representative in Japan, jointly carried out interviews in Japan and found the new company representative for Japan.

Interim management of the Japan branch
For a manufacturer of recycling plants ECOS created a market study and on this basis a marketing concept for the Japanese market. The goal was to completely redo the Japanese business on its own feet. To enable immediate operation, ECOS took over the interim management of the newly established Japan Representative.

Market entry in Japan and setup of a representative office for an Italian company
For an Italian manufacturer of recycling plants, ECOS searched for a suitable representative and agent, evaluated the market, developed a market entry strategy and carried out PR measures such as fair participations, interviews and articles in Japanese print media.

Restructuring of the business and subsidiary for a Japanese company in Germany
ECOS consulted a Japanese manufacturer of surface inspection technology sector on restructuring the German and European offices with the aim to improve the market position in the European market. ECOS searched for and evaluated suitable new locations in Germany and set up set up the new European headquarter in Germany. ECOS supported the recruitment of new staff members (sales manager, service technicians and secretary) and coached the overall restructuring process also in terms of cross-cultural challenges.

Lead generation at German trade fairs for a Japanese research institute
In combination with several participations at a German industrial trade fair, ECOS prepared information material in Japanese language about innovative technologies developed by a major Japanese research institution, searched for and approached potentially interested companies and arranged meetings at the fair. After the fair participation, ECOS supported the evaluation and follow-up of the sales leads.

Licensing and setting up of a production in Japan for a German company
For a German construction material manufacturer ECOS evaluated the Japanese market and developed a market entry concept. ECOS introduced the later partner company in Japan and accompanied the process of licensing, patent application and setup of a production site in Japan.

Acquisition of distribution partners in Japan for a German company
Based on carried out studies on the Japanese market for natural paints ECOS developed a market entry concept for a German paints manufacturer. ECOS evaluated and introduced several potential distribution partners and then supported the setup of technical cooperations with Japanese partner companies for a joint development of new products for the Japanese market.

Enhancing an existing distribution network in Japan for a German company
Together with a German construction material manufacturer ECOS developed a concept for an expansion of their Japan business. ECOS supported the intensification of cooperation with an already existing distribution partner, introduced new distribution partners, e.g. the contact to a large Japanese company of the window and facade sector and support of the joint development of a new product.

Projects

Specialist Events

Studies

Studies, Researches and Concepts

Japan's Green Transformation (GX) investment policies and implications for EU companies (2024)

Market Situation and Potentials in Japan for Technologies for Solid Biomass Utilization (2024)

Market Situation and Potentials in Japan for Plastic Recycling Technologies (2023)

Importance and Advantages of Interim Management for Strategic Business Development in Japan (2023)

Report on Market for Biogas Plants in Japan and Opportunities for EU Companies (2021)

Report on Smart Farming Technology in Japan and Opportunities for EU Companies (2021)

Report on Real-World laboratories for sector coupling (2019)

Report on the market for Dynamic Line Rating (DLR) systems in Europe (2019)

Report on the hydrogen market Germany (2019)

Report on the circular economy and the impact of plastic legislation in the EU (2019)

Report on Intelligent Energy Storage Systems for Renewable Energies (2019)

Factsheets (2017-2021):
"Current Situation and Ongoing Projects on Carbon Capture and Storage and Carbon Capture and Utilization in Germany and Japan"
"Experiences with Carbon Pricing in Germany, the EU and Japan"
"Environmental Impact Assessment" (in German language)
"Clean Coal Technologies (CCT) in Japan - political strategy and current projects" (in German language)
"Regional Actors Climate Protection Electricity and Heat in German-German Comparison" (in German language)
"Energy-saving and climate-protection effects due to industrial waste heat recovery in German-German comparison" (in German language)
"Regional Actors Climate Protection Transport and Charging Infrastructure in the German-German-German Comparison" (in German language)
"Freight Japan" (in German language)
"Bicycle traffic Japan" (in German language)
"Biomass use Japan" (in German language)
"CHP Japan" (in German language)

Report on manufacturers of gasification systems in Europe (2017)

Monthly Report on current topics, trends and political measures in the fields of energy and industrial technology in Germany (since 2016)

Report on climate protection measures of European energy suppliers (2016)

Report on politics and newes technologies in the field of photovoltaics in Germany (2015/2016)

Report on German and European laws and regulations about industrial refrigerants as well as test methods on flamabulity and toxicity of refrigerants in Germany (2014)

Report on the Japanese energy market (2013)

Report on Heat Generation by wood biomass technologies in Germany (2012)

Study on Electricity Generation by Renewable Energies in Germany (2012)

German ordinances, regulations and measures in the field of renewable energies (2011/2012)

Market survey on welding processes in the European automotive industry (2008)

Market study on the European concrete industry (2008)

Report on Biodiesel in Germany (2007)

Report on CO₂ emission trading in Germany (2005)

Report on the German Recycling industry (2001)

Company survey on opening up the Japanese market (2000)

Market survey " Water and Wastewater Treatment in Japan " (1999)

Market survey "Waste Treatment and Recycling in Japan" (1999)

Company survey on opening up the Japanese market (1999)

Market study on the soil decontamination in Germany (1999)

"Economic policy concept Japan" for the State of Brandenburg, Preliminary concept for a japan orientated state marketing (1999)

Preparation of a video in Japanese language about the waste separation and recycling in Germany
(Doitsu no gomi bunbetsu shûshû; 1999)

Pubication of the "Environment Newsletter" in Japanese language

Trade Fair Participations

Expert Delegations

Location marketing

Testimonials

	We can look back on many years of practical cooperation with ECOS and particularly appreciate their great expertise in Japan and their qualified advice. Thomas Roess, Managing Director

	Deutsche Messe would like to express its sincere thanks for the many years of cooperation, especially for the successful commitment to the German-Japanese Business Forum at the Hannover Messe. Dr. Jochen Köckler, Managing Director

	Through trusting and intensive cooperation, we were able to achieve a sustainable market entry in Japan. We would like to thank ECOS for the long-standing partnership. Florian Reichel, Managing Director

	Without the support and know-how of ECOS, our German-Japanese cooperation projects in the renewable energy sector would not have come to life. Dr. Norio Ohtomo, Managing Director, Natural Energy Research Center (NERC), Sapporo, Japan