IJCC Business Awards - Press Release
Press Release
For Immediate Release
Ireland Japan Chamber of Commerce (IJCC)
Ireland Japan Chamber of Commerce honours Astellas Pharma, Bio-Medical Research, Parc Aviation and Neriki at IJCC Business Awards
Tokyo, December 9, 2011 – The IJCC Business Awards Dinner was held last night in the Conrad Tokyo. The IJCC Business Awards were set up to acknowledge the contributions of companies which are key to Ireland-Japan business relations. The dinner was attended by IJCC Patron, Ambassador of Ireland to Japan, H.E. John Neary and the former Deputy Prime Minister of Ireland, Mr. Dick Spring.
The IJCC was last night honoured to present an IJCC Business Award to Astellas Pharma Inc. Chairman, Mr. Masafumi Nogimori, for the global pharmaceutical company’s contribution to a sustainable environment. Astellas this year commenced the construction of an 800KW wind turbine at their Kerry, Ireland plant. It will stand at 100meters tall and generate approximately 20% of the plant’s electrically requirements and reduce the plant’s carbon dioxide emissions by over 1,000 tonnes per year. This award was sponsored by IDA Ireland.
Ms. Sue Lewis, the Asia Pacific Business Development Manager of BMR Slendertone was presented an IJCC Business Award in recognition of the significant sales results of the EMS machine - "Slendertone EVOLUTION" in 2011. Bio-Medical Research (BMR) Ltd., based in Galway, Ireland has over 30 years’ experience in the research, design, manufacture and marketing of medical grade products for both muscle strengthening and pain relief. SLENDERTONE is the consumer products division of BMR and is a world leader in providing smart, personalised, interactive products that improve body shape, health and fitness. This award was sponsored by Enterprise Ireland.
Parc Aviation CEO, Sean Butler, was presented with an IJCC Business Award in recognition of the company’s exceptional export performance in the Japanese Aviation Services Market. Parc Aviation, part of the Oxford Aviation Academy (OAA) group, is the global market leader in providing aviation personnel and support services to airlines, MROs, aircraft manufacturers and aircraft leasing organisations; currently providing over 1000 personnel on assignment to over 50 organisations in more than 30 countries. Headquartered in Dublin, Parc Aviation has been part of the OAA group since 2008. This award was sponsored by Enterprise Ireland.
Neriki CEO, Mr. Norio Daicho, was presented with an IJCC Award for the company’s continued commitment to Ireland. BBB Neriki produces and sells high-pressure gas cylinder valves for various industries including the medical and semiconductor industries. In 1996, BBB Neriki established Neriki Marketing International and Neriki Europe in Ireland to service the European market. BBB Neriki’s factory in Ireland now employs 45 people and is located in Bray, Co. Wicklow. This award was sponsored by IDA Ireland.
About the Ireland Japan Chamber of Commerce
The Ireland Japan Chamber of Commerce (IJCC) was formally established on 11 January 2008 by a decision of the Ministry of Economy, Trade & Industry. It replaced the Japan Ireland Economic Association (JIEA) which, since its foundation in 1973, had been the representative body for Irish-Japanese business interests in Japan. Members represent a cross-section of companies, business people and entrepreneurs from Ireland, Japan and other countries. http://www.ijcc.jp/
About Enterprise Ireland
Enterprise Ireland is the government organisation responsible for the development and growth of Irish enterprises in world markets. The organisation works in partnership with Irish enterprises to help them start, grow, innovate and win export sales on global markets. Innovation is at the core of its Strategy and is central in supporting the drive towards robust global competitiveness. In this way, they support sustainable economic growth, regional development and secure employment in Ireland. http://www.enterprise-ireland.com/en/
About IDA Ireland
Ireland’s inward investment promotion agency, IDA Ireland (Industrial Development Agency) is responsible for the attraction and development of foreign investment in Ireland. IDA Ireland's current strategy is based on a policy of attracting investors who are seeking locations for advanced manufacturing or office based activities which depend on highly skilled processes or are involved in high value added activities e.g. ICT, Lifescience, Internet and Gaming, and Financial Services. http://www.idaireland.com/
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