After more than nine decades of a strong, constant business presence in the global metal press industry, Aida Engineering - based in Japan - is now the world's second-largest press developer, manufacturer and vendor, serving the home appliances, electronics and auto industries which are its main fuel for growth.

"In the automotive market alone, luxury as well as compact carmakers are currently expanding," says Eiji Takei, Aida's director of the board and senior executive officer.

"Demand for cars in China, which is today's largest auto making country in the world, is growing tremendously."