Steve Susumu Yamada With a burning desire to start a resourceful international marketing company, Steve Yamada realized his lifelong dream in 1977 by creating Maypro Industries in New York. Having years of experience in international trade, Steve started a company that would provide the resources needed throughout the world. Working initially with top suppliers in Japan, he assembled a product line of nutritional supplements and fine chemicals. He then carefully selected his management team, choosing only top qualified experts in their field. This management team, along with Steve's entrepreneurial spirit, allowed the company to reach new and growing markets around the world. Steve takes pride that Maypro has developed relationships with only the most reputable of suppliers and end-users. His demand for only the finest quality products at competitive prices is one of the driving factors of Maypro's success.