Yokohama-based Manufacturer ThreeHigh Selected for METI's '300 Vibrant SMEs' Award

ThreeHigh Co., Ltd. (HQ: Yokohama, Kanagawa; CEO: Makoto Ozawa) has been selected by the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) for the fiscal year 2025 '300 Vibrant Small and Medium Enterprises and Small Businesses' award.

ThreeHigh was recognized for its proactive business expansion, including the manufacture of custom industrial heaters using niche technical expertise, the development of new IBC container heaters, and the expansion of sales channels abroad, particularly in Southeast Asia. The award also acknowledges the company's contribution to decarbonization and productivity improvement in the manufacturing sector through its heating solutions, as well as its active public relations and community contribution activities.

This award program honors SMEs that challenge themselves through business transformation and new ventures, contributing significantly to regional and national economic growth. For 2025, companies were selected across five categories, including 'Growth Strategy and Productivity Improvement.' ThreeHigh was one of eight companies selected from Kanagawa Prefecture.

Since its founding in 1990, ThreeHigh has specialized in 'silicone rubber heaters,' which are thin, surface-type heaters just 1.5mm thick. These products are primarily used in the food and semiconductor industries to prevent temperature drops in piping, condensation, and solidification. Recently, there has been a surge in demand for these heaters as a means to improve productivity, reduce energy costs, and support decarbonization efforts.

CEO Makoto Ozawa commented, 'As a thermal solution company, we aim to support the future of Japanese manufacturing by proposing solutions that address our customers' specific challenges.'