{"id":1460,"date":"2026-05-29T09:53:42","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T00:53:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/isbm.jp\/en\/?p=1460"},"modified":"2026-05-29T09:53:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T00:53:44","slug":"100-year-old-medical-manufacturer-secures-500-leads-at-a-trade-show-in-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/isbm.jp\/en\/works\/casestudy\/case-mikasa","title":{"rendered":"100-Year-Old Medical Manufacturer Secures 500+ Leads at a Trade Show in Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full works_img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/isbm.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1.\u30e1\u30a4\u30f3\u5199\u771f.jpg\" alt=\"1.\u30e1\u30a4\u30f3\u5199\u771f\" class=\"wp-image-1458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isbm.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1.\u30e1\u30a4\u30f3\u5199\u771f.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/isbm.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1.\u30e1\u30a4\u30f3\u5199\u771f-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/isbm.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1.\u30e1\u30a4\u30f3\u5199\u771f-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"content_block mb-10 px-4 md:px-0\">\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\nMikasa X-Ray Co., Ltd., a specialized manufacturer with a 100-year history, has been delivering world-class portable X-ray units since 1923. Their equipment is trusted in extreme environments worldwide, from Mt. Everest to SpaceX rockets.<br><br>\nRecognizing the need to strengthen their domestic presence, Mikasa X-Ray sought a partner to spearhead their Japanese market expansion by transforming their exhibition processes. This led to a successful collaboration with ISB Marketing, resulting in a breakthrough performance at their latest trade show.\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold mt-8\">Industry<\/h2>\n<p class=\"py-4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical Device Manufacturing<\/span>\n<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold mt-8\">Challenges faced by Mikasa X-Ray<\/h2>\n<p class=\"py-4\">\n\n<li><b>Low Domestic Awareness<\/b>: Despite a strong international brand, penetration in the Japanese market remained insufficient. <\/li>\n<li><b>Ineffective Exhibitions<\/b>: Specialized trade shows were treated as one-off events rather than strategic opportunities for market expansion.<\/li>\n<li><b>Disjointed Operations<\/b>: Lack of standardized processes led to operational inefficiencies and reliance on specific individuals.<\/li>\n<\/p>\n<br>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold mt-8\">Strategies Implemented by ISB Marketing<\/h2>\n<p class=\"py-4\">\n<li><b>Strategic Exhibition Overhaul<\/b>: Transformed trade shows from one-off events into a structured market expansion engine by standardizing the entire workflow\u2014from planning to lead nurturing. <\/li>\n<li><b>Frameworks for Market Entry<\/b>: Introduced original frameworks for concept design and objective goal-setting to align the team\u2019s focus on domestic growth.<\/li>\n<li><b>Execution-Led Training<\/b>: Delivered customized, field-oriented programs and proactive On-the-Job Training (OJT) to build a self-sustaining marketing organization.<\/li>\n<\/p>\n<br>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold mt-8\">Results<\/h2>\n<p class=\"py-4\">\n<li><b>500+ Leads from First Solo Booth<\/b>:Secured a record-breaking number of leads in their first independent exhibition, establishing a powerful new engine for domestic growth. <\/li>\n<li><b>Standardized Sales Pipeline<\/b>: Replaced ad-hoc tasks with a reproducible system, ensuring high-quality lead generation and follow-up regardless of personnel.<\/li>\n<li><b>Proactive &#8220;Winning Team&#8221;<\/b>: Evolved from an operational support group into a strategic team that proactively identifies and captures market opportunities.<\/li><br><br>\n<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold mt-8\">Client Testimonials<\/h2>\n<p class=\"py-4\">\n\u201cThe deciding factor was ISB Marketing\u2019s hands-on support and their ability to tailor programs to our specific goals. Their deep expertise in Japan\u2019s B2B tech landscape and manufacturing sector made them an ideal partner for our expansion.\u201d- <b>Ms. Wu, Senior Managing Director, Mikasa X-Ray Co., Ltd.<\/b><br>\n\u201cISB Marketing\u2019s guidance and OJT was incredibly practical and helpful in turning a single event into a continuous success.\u201d- <b>Mr. Nakanishi, Executive Assistant, Mikasa X-Ray Co., Ltd. \n<\/b><br>\n<\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold mt-8\">Mikasa X-Ray Co., Ltd.\n<\/h2>\n<p class=\"py-4\">\nFor over a century, Mikasa X-Ray has provided high-quality portable X-ray solutions globally. Their mobile units are indispensable in modern medicine, used widely in disaster relief, home healthcare, and veterinary medicine.<br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mikasax-ray.com\/\" style=\"color: blue;\">https:\/\/www.mikasax-ray.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"effect-fade content_block mb-10 text-center effect-scroll\">\n<div class=\"btn_mono1 border border-black contact mx-auto w-10\/12 md:w-3\/5\"><a class=\"block flex items-center px-4 py-6 box-border relative\" href=\"https:\/\/isbm.jp\/en\/services\/advisoryservice\/\">See a service description for this case study<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-8 h-auto ml-auto\" src=\"https:\/\/isbm.jp\/wp-content\/themes\/isbm\/img\/arrow_bk.svg\" \/><br \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mikasa X-Ray Co., Ltd., a specialized manufacturer with a 100-year history, has been delivering world-class portable X-ray units since 1923. Their equipment is trusted in extreme environments worldwide, from Mt. Everest to SpaceX rockets. Recognizing the need to strengthen their domestic presence, Mikasa X-Ray sought a partner to spearhead their Japanese market expansion by transforming &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/isbm.jp\/en\/works\/casestudy\/case-mikasa\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">100-Year-Old Medical Manufacturer Secures 500+ Leads at a Trade Show in Japan<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"slim_seo":{"title":"100-Year-Old Medical Manufacturer Secures 500+ Leads at a Trade Show in Japan- ISB Marketing","description":"Mikasa X-Ray Co., Ltd., a specialized manufacturer with a 100-year history, has been delivering world-class portable X-ray units since 1923. Their equipment is trusted in extreme environments worldwide, from Mt. Everest to SpaceX rockets. Recognizing the need to strengthen their domestic presence, Mikasa X-Ray sought a partner to spearhead their Japanese market expansion by transforming their exhibition processes. This led to a successful collaboration with ISB Marketing, resulting in a breakthrough performance at their latest trade show."},"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[13],"class_list":["post-1460","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-advisor","tag-casestudy"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/isbm.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1460","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/isbm.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/isbm.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isbm.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isbm.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1460"}],"version-history":[{"count":19,"href":"https:\/\/isbm.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1460\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1480,"href":"https:\/\/isbm.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1460\/revisions\/1480"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/isbm.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1460"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isbm.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1460"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isbm.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1460"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}