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KANAWA: Transforming Medical Information Access

On January 16, 2026, Nagase Industries Corporation, headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, announced the launch of KANAWA, a cloud-based portal aimed at medical professionals and businesses within the healthcare sector. This innovative platform enables users to cross-search and share comprehensive information on products, technologies, and research developments.

KANAWA is part of the NAGASE Group's mid-term management strategy, ACE 2.0, which focuses on fostering growth through four domains: "Foundation", "Focus", "Nurturing", and "Improvement". The development of this service is rooted in the Nurturing domain, pertaining to new business initiatives that cater to the information needs of healthcare professionals. KANAWA not only lists necessary technical and research information but also supports collaboration by facilitating product development and matchmaking with medical manufacturers, including startups that bring forth new technologies and ideas.

As the medical field continues to evolve with advancements in technology and artificial intelligence, an overwhelming amount of products and services has emerged, making it increasingly challenging for practitioners to quickly and accurately access relevant information. Nagase Industries has effectively utilized its extensive network and expertise built over years as a trading company in the healthcare sector to develop KANAWA, a platform that allows for cross-searching of a broad spectrum of product and service information regardless of the manufacturer.

KANAWA offers a myriad of features designed to streamline the search and communication processes:

• - Product Search: Users can explore information related to diagnostic and research-related products and technologies seamlessly.
• - TOPICS Feature: This section shares the latest technological updates, research promotions, seminar information, and articles, fostering information exchange amongst healthcare professionals.
• - Bulk Quotation Requests: Users can request estimates from multiple manufacturers in one go, simplifying procurement processes.
• - Support for International Manufacturers: KANAWA assists users in overcoming language and time zone barriers, enabling smooth communication with overseas partners.
• - Product Development and Matchmaking Support: The portal aids in the realization of technologies and ideas emerging from medical settings by facilitating collaborations with manufacturers.

Origins of the Service Name

The name "KANAWA" (環 or かなわ) is derived from a traditional iron ring or fitting that has connected various essential items in people's lives throughout history. This platform seeks to reflect the same ethos by connecting healthcare professionals, manufacturers, and researchers to enhance the flow of knowledge and information.

More About KANAWA

• - Portal Website: KANAWA Portal
• - Operator: Nagase Industries Corporation
• - Service Fee: Free

Nagase Group is committed to addressing challenges faced in medical environments and enabling sustainable value creation through the KANAWA service. This platform is set to evolve further with enhancements in available information, improved search functionalities, community feature upgrades, and additional cloud-based services, all driven by the needs of the healthcare setting.

Contact Information

For inquiries related to this service, reach out to:
Tanaka from the Future Co-Creation Room Development Division
TEL: 080-9560-9145
For media-related inquiries:
NAGASE Headquarters Corporate Relations Division PR Section
TEL: 070-4314-0635

For more information about Nagase Industries, please visit our official website: Nagase Industries.