Sketch holds 80% of Japan's window coating market, has sold in over 40 countries, and their product has been applied over 1.4 million square meters worldwide. Its newest product for international markets is the UV Shield PU, a clear UV coating that goes on with a roller.
TOKYO, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- There are outstanding products, services, and technologies in Japan that the rest of the world has never heard of.
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