Who We Are
The People Behind MTeX
Meet the team behind MTeX — experts in direct Japan sourcing with deep technical knowledge, cultural competence, and 25+ years of proven success.
our TEAM
Europe & Japan
30 years of experience
Markus Thinnes
Founder & Director
Procurement and sourcing specialist with 25+ years of operational experience in Japan's high-tech and industrial sectors. Based in Tokyo with the Europe Office in Basel, Switzerland.
Hands-on operational execution — not consulting. Direct relationships with Japanese manufacturers, native-language negotiations, and full lifecycle ownership of cross-border procurement.
2000 — Present
Japan-based Industrial Operations
Operating inside Japan's manufacturing ecosystem: supplier relationships, technical liaison, and procurement execution across multiple sectors.
High-Tech Manufacturing
Sector Expertise
Surface technology, UV systems, precision components, semiconductor-adjacent supply chains, and obsolescence management for European OEMs.
Cross-Cultural
Japan ↔ Europe Bridge
Native-Japanese supplier communication; engineering-fluent translation between European specifications and Japanese manufacturing practice.
Eiji Asao
CEO
Eiji brings three decades of hands-on expertise in mechanical engineering, industrial operations, and business development. His career has centered on designing and optimizing precision industrial systems—particularly UV printing technology and rubber roller systems.
He combines deep technical knowledge with practical field experience to build scalable solutions that solve real manufacturing challenges.
1995 — Present
Mechanical Engineering & Industrial Development
Three decades of specialization in design, research, and optimization of UV printing systems, rubber roll technology, and associated industrial equipment. Translated theoretical knowledge into field-proven manufacturing solutions.
SME Leadership
Operational Excellence
Extensive experience managing small and medium-sized enterprises. Expert in tailoring business solutions to customer needs and market scale, combining research rigor with practical field-driven execution.
Human Development
Building Teams Across Borders
Committed to cultivating talent and fostering human potential—a core philosophy at MTeX. Believes in recognizing individual capabilities and building sustainable partnerships that develop people alongside business growth.
What We Stand For
Core Values
Principles that shape every engagement.
Precision
Engineering-oriented sourcing with full technical understanding — not generic brokering.
Reliability
Long-established supplier relationships and consistent operational execution.
Efficiency
Practical solutions that reduce procurement time and sourcing friction.
Connectivity
Industrial bridges across borders, languages, and engineering cultures.
Trust
Long-term relationships built on transparency and consistent delivery.
Direct Execution
Hands-on operational ownership — no dealer chains, no intermediaries.
Get in Touch
Tell us what you need. We'll come back with a concrete approach.
Contact Details
Markus Thinnes
MTeX K.K. — Europe Office
Markus Thinnes
Picassoplatz 4
4052 Basel