Company Overview
JE Bridge Kft. established on July 7, 2025
Location: Budapest, Hungary
Mission: To contribute to Japanese manufacturing in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE)
Vision: Your Hands-On Business Partner CEE and Japan
Slogan: On-the-ground support in Sales, Procurement, Logistics, and Projects
Business Activities:
- Business Development Support
- Project Coordination
- Local Execution Support
Why JE Bridge
- Over 20 years of manufacturing-related business experience in Japan, Indonesia, the Czech Republic, and Hungary
- Practical support with a strong understanding of both Japanese and European business practices
- Extensive local network across Central and Eastern Europe
- Hands-on support from strategy to on-site execution
Hideto Nakajima
Introduction
Managing Director of JE Bridge, specializing in cross-border business development and project coordination for manufacturing projects in Europe.
With over 20 years of experience in Japan, Indonesia, the Czech Republic, and Hungary, I have worked at a Japanese trading company in sales, procurement, logistics, and project management for the manufacturing industry. Building on this hands-on and wide-ranging expertise, I am now based in Hungary, providing execution-focused support in sales, procurement, logistics, and project coordination for Japanese companies in CEE, as well as for European companies looking to collaborate with Japan.
Career Summary
- 2004–2005 Keyence: Sales of digital microscopes for manufacturers, educational institutions, and research organizations.
- 2006–2010 Toyota Tsusho, Global Parts Dept.: Managed import/export sales of automotive parts to automotive OEMs and Tier 1
- 2010–2015 Toyota Tsusho Indonesia, Global Parts Dept.: Oversaw import operations for 50 automotive OEMs and suppliers, covering 500 part numbers and 100 containers per month.
- 2015–2017 Toyota Tsusho, Logistics Dept.: Responsible for profitability and investment management of overseas logistics subsidiaries. Supported automotive OEM internal logistics expansion in Mexico and the launch of a returnable container operation for Home Appliance Manufacturer in Poland.
- 2018–2020 Toyota Tsusho Europe, Logistics Dept. (Czech Republic): Served as Sales Manager at an assembly and JIT delivery warehouse for an automotive OEM. Developed new business with suppliers through tailored logistics proposals. Promoted process improvements in procurement materials and parts order management and delivery scheduling at an HVAC manufacturer.
- 2021–2025 Tokyo Sangyo Europe (Hungary): Provided production equipment, machinery, components, utility systems, and turnkey services including mechanical, electrical, and piping works. Approached over 100 manufacturing companies in Hungary, Poland, and the Czech Republic, securing multiple new projects. Led a wide range of hands-on initiatives such as sourcing equipment parts, implementing production lines, supporting equipment installation, managing construction projects, and developing suppliers of production parts.
- 2025 – Present After establishing JE Bridge Kft., I joined DAAL-CON Kft. (Hungary) as a Business Development Manager. DAAL-CON is a Hungary-based engineering company providing integrated design, fabrication, and installation of factory utility systems. Its core expertise includes HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), as well as cooling systems, gas systems, compressors, and related duct and piping systems for industrial facilities.
Service Details
Business Development Support
- Customer development in Europe
- Building manufacturing industry networks
- Support for technical and equipment proposals
- Partner and distributor search
Project Coordination
- Equipment installation projects
- Factory utility systems development
- Vendor coordination
- Quotation review and specification alignment
Local Execution Support
- Sourcing and procurement
- Supplier coordination
- Logistics support
- Local operational support
Products & Services
Latest Blog
- Where the European Manufacturing Market Stands Today
Europe’s automotive industry is not collapsing, but it is no longer a high-growth market. Instead, it is undergoing a structural transition, with hybrids rising, EVs stabilizing, and overall demand remaining weak. In this environment, Japanese companies must rethink their strategy—balancing short-term strength in hybrid vehicles with long-term competitiveness in EV technologies. At the same time, new opportunities are emerging beyond automotive. This article explores Europe’s industrial transformation and highlights four key sectors—semiconductors, factory automation, industrial decarbonization, and healthcare—where Japanese companies can play a decisive role in the next phase of growth. - What Japanese Equipment Manufacturers Can Teach Us About Europe Strategy
Japanese equipment manufacturers succeed in Europe by localizing operations, not just exporting. Learn how 10 companies built strong European strategies through manufacturing, technology centers, and customer collaboration. - How Japanese General Contractors Win Non-Japanese Clients in Europe
In Europe, Japanese general contractors are not working only with Japanese manufacturers. They have successfully delivered factory construction projects for Korean, German, American, and Swiss companies as well. The reason goes beyond language or cultural familiarity: Japanese contractors are valued for their ability to manage design, construction, and production facility integration as a single project, ensuring factories start operations on schedule. This article reviews several European factory projects and explores why non-Japanese manufacturers choose Japanese contractors, offering insights into how Japanese companies can approach non-Japanese clients in the European market. - Japanese Equipment Manufacturers Supporting “Environment & Utilities”
In today’s European manufacturing environment, environmental and utility systems are no longer just about regulatory compliance. Air quality, dust control, powder handling, and water treatment directly impact product quality, equipment uptime, worker safety, and long-term operational efficiency. This article provides a structured overview of leading Japanese equipment manufacturers supporting factory environments—from dust collection and powder process systems to blast equipment and industrial water treatment. Rather than ranking companies, we present them as part of a broader ecosystem, helping factory managers and facility engineers identify the right partner based on their specific operational challenges. - HVAC Energy Saving and CO₂ Reduction Strategies for Manufacturing Facilities
In Europe, rising energy prices and increasingly strict decarbonization targets have made HVAC energy efficiency and CO₂ reduction a critical issue for manufacturing facilities. This article outlines practical HVAC energy-saving strategies, ranging from operational improvements to equipment retrofits and system upgrades, with a focus on factories and warehouses in Central and Eastern Europe. In many cases, energy reductions of 10–30% can be achieved by optimizing existing operations and controls, even without large-scale equipment replacement.
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