[Techno Inc.] Joins the New Industry Research Organization (NIRO) as a Supporting Member
Techno Inc. has joined NIRO, a public foundation for industry-academia-government collaboration, as a supporting member to strengthen DX support for SME manufacturers and contribute to regional economic growth.
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Techno Inc. (Headquarters: Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture; President: Koji Yamazaki) is pleased to announce that as of Monday, April 13, 2026, it has joined the New Industry Research Organization (NIRO) as a supporting member, aligning with its mission.
NIRO promotes the creation of new industries and support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through industry-academia-government collaboration, working towards the revitalization of regional industries.
To date, Techno has supported the promotion of DX in the manufacturing industry by providing the 'TECHS' series of production management systems for SME manufacturers and building systems utilizing AI and IoT.
Through this membership, by combining Techno's knowledge with NIRO's network, we will further contribute to solving challenges for SME manufacturers and the development of the regional manufacturing industry.
■ About NIRO
NIRO is a public interest incorporated foundation for industry-academia-government collaboration established in 1997 with the aim of creative industrial recovery from the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. Based in Hyogo Prefecture, it works to promote regional industry and revitalize the economy through the creation of new industries, support for technological development and productivity improvement for SMEs, and human resource development.
NIRO Website: https://www.niro.or.jp/
■ Techno's Initiatives
Techno supports the promotion of DX in the manufacturing industry and the resolution of management issues through the introduction of package systems such as the 'TECHS' series of production management systems for SME manufacturers, as well as the construction of systems utilizing AI and IoT. By visualizing data from the manufacturing floor, we achieve improved accuracy and speed in management decisions. We also provide hands-on support through lectures and consulting by SME management consultants and IT coordinators.
Furthermore, we promote collaboration and mutual learning between companies through community activities such as exchange meetings for user companies and factory tours. In the future, we will utilize the knowledge cultivated through these activities to contribute to the further development of the manufacturing industry and the growth of the regional economy within the framework of industry-academia-government collaboration.
■ Company Profile
Company Name: Techno Inc.
Representative: President Koji Yamazaki
Head Office Location: 8-8-1 Honjo Nakano-cho, Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture
Established: October 1985
Capital: 72.8 million yen
Number of Employees: 355 (as of April 1, 2026)
URL: https://www.technoa.co.jp/
Business Description: Providing various package systems primarily for SME manufacturers, medical institutions, and custom EC sites. Contributing to the realization of DX for customers through IT management consulting and hands-on support services.
Corporate Philosophy: Making companies and people encountered happy.
Our Dream: To provide impressive services to companies and people encountered, and to become the IT company that receives the most 'thank you' voices in Japan.
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54th (2020) Good Company Grand Prix, Grand Prix Winner
11th 'The Company I Want to Value Most in Japan' Grand Prix Winner
Other awards: https://www.technoa.co.jp/company/awards/
Techno also focuses on information dissemination through SNS: https://www.technoa.co.jp/sns_link
NIRO promotes the creation of new industries and support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through industry-academia-government collaboration, working towards the revitalization of regional industries.
To date, Techno has supported the promotion of DX in the manufacturing industry by providing the 'TECHS' series of production management systems for SME manufacturers and building systems utilizing AI and IoT.
Through this membership, by combining Techno's knowledge with NIRO's network, we will further contribute to solving challenges for SME manufacturers and the development of the regional manufacturing industry.
■ About NIRO
NIRO is a public interest incorporated foundation for industry-academia-government collaboration established in 1997 with the aim of creative industrial recovery from the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. Based in Hyogo Prefecture, it works to promote regional industry and revitalize the economy through the creation of new industries, support for technological development and productivity improvement for SMEs, and human resource development.
NIRO Website: https://www.niro.or.jp/
■ Techno's Initiatives
Techno supports the promotion of DX in the manufacturing industry and the resolution of management issues through the introduction of package systems such as the 'TECHS' series of production management systems for SME manufacturers, as well as the construction of systems utilizing AI and IoT. By visualizing data from the manufacturing floor, we achieve improved accuracy and speed in management decisions. We also provide hands-on support through lectures and consulting by SME management consultants and IT coordinators.
Furthermore, we promote collaboration and mutual learning between companies through community activities such as exchange meetings for user companies and factory tours. In the future, we will utilize the knowledge cultivated through these activities to contribute to the further development of the manufacturing industry and the growth of the regional economy within the framework of industry-academia-government collaboration.
■ Company Profile
Company Name: Techno Inc.
Representative: President Koji Yamazaki
Head Office Location: 8-8-1 Honjo Nakano-cho, Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture
Established: October 1985
Capital: 72.8 million yen
Number of Employees: 355 (as of April 1, 2026)
URL: https://www.technoa.co.jp/
Business Description: Providing various package systems primarily for SME manufacturers, medical institutions, and custom EC sites. Contributing to the realization of DX for customers through IT management consulting and hands-on support services.
Corporate Philosophy: Making companies and people encountered happy.
Our Dream: To provide impressive services to companies and people encountered, and to become the IT company that receives the most 'thank you' voices in Japan.
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54th (2020) Good Company Grand Prix, Grand Prix Winner
11th 'The Company I Want to Value Most in Japan' Grand Prix Winner
Other awards: https://www.technoa.co.jp/company/awards/
Techno also focuses on information dissemination through SNS: https://www.technoa.co.jp/sns_link