Craftia Co., Ltd. Featured in TIME Magazine's Digital Project 'The Kigyō You Should Know'
Craftia Co., Ltd. has been featured in a digital project linked to the TIME magazine special issue, recognized for its role in supporting social infrastructure.
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## Craftia Co., Ltd. Featured in TIME Magazine's Digital Project
Craftia Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture) is pleased to announce that a digital article featuring the company has been published as part of "The Kigyō You Should Know," a project linked to the TIME magazine special issue "The Most Influential Companies 2026," released on May 11, 2026.
TIME magazine, established in 1923, has a circulation of 3.68 million and is the world's largest weekly English news magazine, read by 20 million people in 200 countries.
### Recognition as an Infrastructure-Supporting Company
This article, produced by Global Kigyo Co., Ltd. in conjunction with the TIME feature, is designed to share the initiatives of Japanese companies expected to excel on the global stage.
Kazuyuki Ishibashi, Representative Director, President, and Executive Officer, was interviewed for the feature, which highlighted the company's business and strengths in the "Infrastructure" sector as a key player supporting social and industrial foundations.
### Business and Strengths
Craftia operates in various fields that support the foundation of society, with a primary focus on electrical, power distribution, and HVAC construction, as well as renewable energy.
Key strengths include:
- Technical capabilities providing one-stop electrical and HVAC construction.
- Trust cultivated over many years as a community-oriented company.
In addition to electrical (50%) and power distribution (12%) construction, the share of HVAC construction has increased to 35%. Furthermore, the company is diversifying into real estate and stock-based businesses.
While based in Kyushu, the company is expanding its operational area, with approximately 34% of its sales generated outside the region (based on fiscal year 2025 results).
### Background of the Name Change
To facilitate the expansion of its business domains and operational areas, the company changed its name from "Kyudenko" to "Craftia" in October 2025.
The new name reflects the company's commitment to building on its history as a Kyushu-based firm and its founding principles, while pioneering new frontiers through "technical execution power" that meets expectations and "technical innovation power" that never ceases to challenge itself.
### Representative Comment (Kazuyuki Ishibashi, Representative Director, President, and Executive Officer)
"It is a great honor to be featured in this TIME magazine-linked project. Following our rebranding, we are building on our established technical and on-site capabilities to create value in a broader range of fields. As a company that supports social infrastructure, we will continue to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society through our business operations both domestically and internationally."
Craftia Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture) is pleased to announce that a digital article featuring the company has been published as part of "The Kigyō You Should Know," a project linked to the TIME magazine special issue "The Most Influential Companies 2026," released on May 11, 2026.
TIME magazine, established in 1923, has a circulation of 3.68 million and is the world's largest weekly English news magazine, read by 20 million people in 200 countries.
### Recognition as an Infrastructure-Supporting Company
This article, produced by Global Kigyo Co., Ltd. in conjunction with the TIME feature, is designed to share the initiatives of Japanese companies expected to excel on the global stage.
Kazuyuki Ishibashi, Representative Director, President, and Executive Officer, was interviewed for the feature, which highlighted the company's business and strengths in the "Infrastructure" sector as a key player supporting social and industrial foundations.
### Business and Strengths
Craftia operates in various fields that support the foundation of society, with a primary focus on electrical, power distribution, and HVAC construction, as well as renewable energy.
Key strengths include:
- Technical capabilities providing one-stop electrical and HVAC construction.
- Trust cultivated over many years as a community-oriented company.
In addition to electrical (50%) and power distribution (12%) construction, the share of HVAC construction has increased to 35%. Furthermore, the company is diversifying into real estate and stock-based businesses.
While based in Kyushu, the company is expanding its operational area, with approximately 34% of its sales generated outside the region (based on fiscal year 2025 results).
### Background of the Name Change
To facilitate the expansion of its business domains and operational areas, the company changed its name from "Kyudenko" to "Craftia" in October 2025.
The new name reflects the company's commitment to building on its history as a Kyushu-based firm and its founding principles, while pioneering new frontiers through "technical execution power" that meets expectations and "technical innovation power" that never ceases to challenge itself.
### Representative Comment (Kazuyuki Ishibashi, Representative Director, President, and Executive Officer)
"It is a great honor to be featured in this TIME magazine-linked project. Following our rebranding, we are building on our established technical and on-site capabilities to create value in a broader range of fields. As a company that supports social infrastructure, we will continue to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society through our business operations both domestically and internationally."
FAQ
How was Craftia featured in TIME magazine?
It was featured in the digital project "The Kigyō You Should Know" as an enterprise supporting social infrastructure.
What is Craftia's operational reach?
Based in Kyushu, the company has expanded significantly, with approximately 34% of its revenue now coming from outside the region.
What is the intent behind the name change to Craftia?
It embodies the company's determination to pioneer new frontiers using its established technical execution skills and a commitment to continuous innovation.