BUSINESS GATHERING AT THE SWEDISH EMBASSY IN JAPAN

Orwak entered Japan in the 90s, it quickly developed into an important market and Orwak even received the Japan Export Trade Award in year 2000 for its efforts. The sales company Orwak Japan was established in 2013, and a dedicated orange team is promoting the Orwak solutions to customers in many different industries today. A high-quality Swedish product naturally represents a special value for Swedish companies abroad. Orwak Japan recently joined an event at the Swedish Ambassador’s residence, and it was an excellent opportunity to connect with Swedish companies established in Japan.

The Swedish Embassy in collaboration with the Swedish Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (SCCJ) arranged the gathering to welcome 11 interns through the MIRAI & SCCJ internship project. The project bridge SCCJ member companies with Swedish Master’s students promoting a cross-cultural business exchange. Ararad Sarkissian from Linnaeus University and Lana Milanovic from Jönköping University in Sweden are two of those participants and they are joining Orwak Japan for their internship this fall.

MORE THAN 30 SUCCESSFUL YEARS IN JAPAN AND A BRIGHT FUTURE AHEAD

Orwak’s presence in Japan is dating back to the 90s and it started out with small machines, but the classic multi-chamber 5070-HDC has become and remained a favorite for many application areas over the years. It facilitates separation of different types of recyclables at source and it deals effectively with tough materials like PET bottles and alu cans. Therefore, the 5070-HDC is highly appreciated and can be found for example in manufacturing industries, at schools, recycling centers and on remote islands, where it takes cares of waste and recyclables from a whole community.  

For the past couple of years, Orwak Japan has also successfully introduced the fully automated briquette presses Brickman in the logistics center segment. Driven by strong e-commerce expansion and government-backed automation initiatives, the logistics center and warehousing segment in Japan is growing fast.

GATHERING AT THE AMBASSADOR’S RESIDENCE

It is always a great business opportunity to connect with Swedish companies established in Japan and Orwak Japan got the chance to do so at a recent event. On October 23, the Swedish Embassy in Japan, in collaboration with the Swedish Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (SCCJ), arranged a welcome reception for 11 interns through the MIRAI x SCCJ Internship project.

The gathering was hosted at the residence of the Swedish Ambassador, Ms. Viktoria Li. The event brought together corporate coordinators from Atlas Copco, Ericsson, EF, Orwak Japan, Alfa Laval, Japandi Real Estate in Japan, IKEA, and the SCCJ, alongside students from the leading MIRAI member universities in Sweden: University of Gothenburg, Uppsala University, Jönköping University, Umeå University and Linnaeus University.

Together, attendees discussed their experiences of interning in Japan, the ongoing MIRAI x SCCJ collaboration, and the future of Swedish-Japanese business relations.

The SCCJ announced the collaboration with MIRAI at the Swedish Pavilion during the Osaka World EXPO 2025 with the purpose of bridging SCCJ member companies with Swedish Master’s students and promoting cross-cultural business exchange. MIRAI is dedicated to advancing research, innovation, and academic exchange. By connecting researchers, students, and external partners across disciplines and sectors, MIRAI fosters long-term collaboration and contributes to addressing global challenges.

Orwak Japan is pleased to welcome Ararad Sarkissian from Linnaeus University and Lana Milanovic from Jönköping University in Sweden to ORWAK Japan for their internship this fall! During their time in Japan, they will have the opportunity to experience the Japanese market firsthand – visiting customers and logistics facilities, learning about waste management and compaction solutions, and exploring how sustainability initiatives can be successfully implemented and expanded across organizations.

SWEDISH INTERNS AT ORWAK JAPAN THIS FALL