{"id":1244,"date":"2018-02-19T11:09:16","date_gmt":"2018-02-19T02:09:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zest-design.lolipop.jp\/demo\/furukawa\/wpcms\/corporate"},"modified":"2025-05-07T13:16:05","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T04:16:05","slug":"corporate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.furukawa-mfg.co.jp\/en\/corporate\/","title":{"rendered":"Company Profile"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The delivery record more than 25,000 companies
\r\nWe base on management philosophy that
\r\nBringing happiness to those around us before ourselves”,
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Project and Product<\/h2>\r\n \u201cOLD RIVERS \u00ae\u201d has supported an advanced of food distribution. <\/span>\r\n
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In 1950\u2019s, food manufacturing was moved the style, \u201cbulk production.\u201d The background which is formed new food distribution was related to an extension of term to reserve foods of an improvement about package technique. The above of vacuum packaging machine gets involved with that. We, Furukawa made the first it in Japan. Since then, we has improved as a packaging machinery manufacturer, and now we establish both of the delivery record more than 25,000 companies and more than 40\uff05 domestic market share.<\/p>\r\n

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Trademark<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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a full view of headquarter and Hiroshima factory<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n

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The origins of our company<\/h2>\r\nOur founder\u2019s opinion, \u201cMOTTAINAI\u201d is the origins of our company.<\/span>\r\n
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The founder of our company, Takao Furukawa was familiar with sales about cooked beans and bread after the war. However, as food shortage was improving, he had to discard unsold reluctantly. He thought \u201cMottainai. I want something to change.\u201d His righteous indignation was a cue to change packaging machinery manufacture in the future. \u201cTo think about happiness of more people is to make us happy.\u201d This our basic philosophy inherits our founder\u2019s aspiration more than sales.<\/p>\r\n

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Founder (right side)<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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The head office factory at that time in 1964<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n

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Future departure<\/h2>\r\n Toward the bigger world by our original technic and productions. <\/span>\r\n
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We always have kept listening to customer feedback, correspond with them carefully and our products have advanced. As a result of that, we get a highly original technology as a specialized manufacturer. Also our brand, \u201cOLD RIVERS \u00ae\u201d acquire a high reputation not only domestic but also every 54 countries in the world recently. Especially the USA, we establish the delivery record more than 3,500 machines. We also want to play on around Asia and support to develop modern Japan in the future.
\r\nWe, Furukawa will let us be familiar with every world and pursue more happiness.<\/p>\r\n

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exhibition<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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Technical Building<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n

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Lineup to meet all needs
\r\nWe create your trust by our products that continue to evolve
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Productions made in Furukawa<\/h2>\r\nPacking everything and solving every problems, \u201cOLD RIVERS\u201d<\/span>\r\n
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Automatic filling-sealing machine<\/h3>\r\n

Automatic filling-sealing machine is standard of filling-sealing machine.
\r\nWaterproof stainless expands the use as variety of additional functions by various attachments.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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Vertical chamber vacuum packaging machine<\/h3>\r\n

This is the vacuum packaging machine equipped with vacuum packaging units.
\r\nAlso this vertical chamber vacuum packaging machine can correspond to all kinds of products by multiple condition setting and adaptability to be available options.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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Rotary chamber vacuum packaging machine<\/h3>\r\n

This is large vacuum packaging machine be available for pack thick packages.
\r\nIt functions as the center of the line and designed on the premise of cooperation with equipment such as conveyors.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n

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Service system with integrated sales, design and manufacturing<\/h2>\r\nService system with integrated sales, design and manufacturing<\/span>\r\n
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Sales<\/h3>\r\n

Proposal of introduction plan by careful listening<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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Design<\/h3>\r\n

In-house technical team reflects customer’s request in design<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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Manufacturing<\/h3>\r\n

Manufacture and adjastment with careful attention at our own factory<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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Delivery<\/h3>\r\n

Sales person is responsible to support the operation of the machine<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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Extensive after-sales service<\/h3>\r\n

In case of minor repair or adjastment, the sales person responds directly at site. Our dedicated engineers will be dispatched quickly even in advanced repairs. Realize a secure and quick response system.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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What we can only make.
\r\nEach one knows the site and provides the best resources.<\/p>\r\n

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Production System<\/h2>\r\n Machine Studio which we realize customer’s individual request. <\/span>\r\n
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As a specialized manufacturer, we provide products that maximize customer’s requests.That\u2019s our standard policy. Different working environments and processing procedures, required functions and themes to be achieved depending on the products to be handled\uff65\uff65\uff65We prepare multiple options to realize maximize customer’s requests. Our manufacturing site has an atmosphere like studio rather than factory. That\u2019s our big feature.Products of Furukawa Group companies are manufactured at Hiroshima Headquarters and Factory, SHINWA KIKAI Co., Ltd., and FURUKAWA PACKAGING MACHINERY(ANHUI)CO.,LTD.Furukawa Group don\u2019t carry out OEM production at other factories of our group companies, or, Furukawa Group don\u2019t carry out OME production\/outsourced production at other companies, in worldwide.Furthermore, in worldwide,\u3000Furukawa Group don\u2019t provide parts for production machines to other companies.<\/p>\r\n

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Quality Management<\/h2>\r\nQuality assurance according to ISO 9001<\/span>\r\n
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Our products that support the production line must operate steadily under the customer for a long period of time. So, we are particularly focused on quality control, and as for the parts delivered during the manufacturing process, the inspectors of the quality assurance office are conducting checks based on strict standards.
\r\nWe have acquired ISO 9001 which is the international standard for quality assurance.
\r\nEven after delivery, direct sales staff will support perpetual operation with full follow-up.<\/p>\r\n

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Engineers<\/h2>\r\nEveryone is an engineer of OLDRIVERS.<\/span>\r\n
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All the staff involved in the product must know the site. Based on this idea, we have assigned businesses, designs and technologies with no boundaries, and we are pursuing an environment in which all members can improve their comprehensive abilities. Our ideal is “To have skills that all employees can assemble products with one person.”
\r\nThe sales staff provides detailed technical supports by themselves and they can support every consultation from customers. All of our members are engineers representing OLDRIVERS.<\/p>\r\n

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Company Outline<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Name<\/td>\r\nFURUKAWA MFG. CO., LTD.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Representative<\/td>\r\nPresident & CEO Masaaki Furukawa<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Start of business<\/td>\r\nJune 2, 1957<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Establishment<\/td>\r\nMarch 22, 1962<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Capital<\/td>\r\nJPY 1.6 billion<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Board members<\/td>\r\nPresident & CEO<\/td>\r\nMasaaki Furukawa<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Managing Director<\/td>\r\nYoshinobu Yamane<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Director<\/td>\r\nYutaka Danjo<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Director<\/td>\r\nKenji Yamamura<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Auditor<\/td>\r\n\u00a0Seiji Makita<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Major stock holders<\/td>\r\nOsaka Small and Medium Business Investment & Consultation Co., Ltd.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
The Chugoku Bank, Ltd.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
The Hiroshima Bank, Ltd.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Ltd.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Nippon Life Insurance Company<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Sumitomo Life Insurance Company<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Tokyo Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Employees<\/td>\r\n253 (As of January 2025)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Bankers<\/td>\r\nThe Chugoku Bank, Ltd., The Hiroshima Bank, Ltd.
\r\nSumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
\r\nSumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Ltd.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Annual Sales (FY2024)<\/td>\r\nJPY 10.8 billion<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Sales Composition Ratio<\/td>\r\nDomestic 60% , Overseas 40%<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Group Businesses\u30fbOthers<\/td>\r\nECS Corporation, \u3000<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Cap Co., Ltd.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
SHANGHAI FURUKAWA MACHINERY CO.,LTD.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Furukawa USA,Inc<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
OLD\u3000RIVERS\uff08THAILAND\uff09Co.,Ltd.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
SHINWA KIKAI Co.,Ltd.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
FURUKAWA PACKAGING MACHINERY(ANHUI)CO.,LTD<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/section>\r\n
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History<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
1946<\/th>\r\nFood processing company launched by the founder, Takao Furukawa.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
1950<\/th>\r\nLaunched research into moisture-proofing packaging machine using plastic film, to protect food against moisture.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
1957<\/th>\r\nDeveloped own vacuum packaging machines alongside progress that enabled plastic film to withstand vacuum pressures and heat. Launched business in Yoshiwa-cho, Onomichi, Hiroshima, and developed first vacuum packaging machine made in Japan.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
1962<\/th>\r\nEstablished Furukawa Mfg. Co, Ltd. with JPY 5 million in capital.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
1964<\/th>\r\nBuilt factory in Kihara-cho, Mihara, Hiroshima.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
1971<\/th>\r\nBegan studies of overseas markets.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
1972<\/th>\r\nDeveloped world\u2019s first high speed, high performance rotary vacuum packaging machine.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
1976<\/th>\r\nIncreased capital to JPY 100 million. Built factory in Higashi-Onomichi, Onomichi, Hiroshima.
\r\nConcluded distributor’s agreement for vacuum packaging machines with WR Grace Co., Ltd. of the USA.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
1981<\/th>\r\nRotary gas vacuum packaging machine caught worldwide attention at Interpack 1981.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
1983<\/th>\r\nIncreased capital to JPY 200 million.
\r\nReceived 17th Small Business Research Institute Center Award (now Good Company Award).\u3000Received Regional Award.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
1989<\/th>\r\nBuilt headquarters and factory in Ohara, Nutanishi-cho, Mihara, Hiroshima.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
1990<\/th>\r\nIncreased capital to JPY 1.6 billion.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
1992<\/th>\r\nFounded Furukawa Technology Promotion Foundation to contribute to technological advancement in the local area.
\r\nBuilt second plant, baseball field and two tennis courts at our headquarters in Hiroshima.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2001<\/th>\r\nFounder Takao Furukawa acceded as chairman and Masaaki Furukawa assumed post of president.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2003<\/th>\r\nOpened office in Qingdao, China.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2006<\/th>\r\nAcquired ISO9001 accreditation.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2009<\/td>\r\nFounded Furukawa MFG. (Qingdao) Co., Ltd.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2013<\/td>\r\nFounded OLD RIVERS (THAILAND) Co., Ltd.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2014<\/td>\r\nBuilt\u00a0 a corporate history exhibition room, “\u5275(SOU)”.
\r\nAcquired all share in SHINWA KIKAI CO.,LTD.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2016<\/td>\r\nAcquisition of proprietary interest of SHANGHAI SHINWA MACHINERY CO.,LTD.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2021<\/td>\r\nSHANGHAI SHINWA MACHINERY CO., LTD. opened Sichuan office in China.
\r\nRenovated Tokyo head office<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2022<\/td>\r\nEstablish\u00a0FURUKAWA PACKAGING MACHINERY(ANHUI)CO.,LTD<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
2023<\/td>\r\nEstablish Furukawa USA,Inc
\r\nCompany Name Change to SHANGHAI FURUKAWA PACKAGING MACHINERY CO.,LTD from SHANGHAI SHINWA MACHINERY CO.,LTD.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/section>\r\n
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Product Guide<\/h2>\r\n
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  • Vacuum Packaging Machines<\/li>\r\n\t
  • Automatic Filling-sealing Machines<\/li>\r\n\t
  • Tray Sealing Machines<\/li>\r\n\t
  • Automatic Sterilizing-cooling-drying machines<\/li>\r\n\t
  • Various Food Packaging Machines and Related Equipment<\/li>\r\n\t
  • Various Industrial\/Medical\/Pharmaceutical Packaging Machine and Related Equipment<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/article>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    The delivery record more than 25,000 companies We base on management philosophy that Bringing happiness to those around us before ourselves”, and we keep creating our original. Project and Product \u201cOLD RIVERS \u00ae\u201d has supported an advanced of food distribution. In 1950\u2019s, food manufacturing was moved the style, \u201cbulk production.\u201d The background which is formed new food distribution was related to an extension of term to reserve foods of an improvement about package technique. The above of vacuum packaging machine gets involved with that. We, Furukawa made the first it in Japan. Since then, we has improved as a packaging machinery manufacturer, and now we establish both of the delivery […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-2column.php","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.furukawa-mfg.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1244"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.furukawa-mfg.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.furukawa-mfg.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.furukawa-mfg.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.furukawa-mfg.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1244"}],"version-history":[{"count":53,"href":"https:\/\/www.furukawa-mfg.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1244\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5142,"href":"https:\/\/www.furukawa-mfg.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1244\/revisions\/5142"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.furukawa-mfg.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1244"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}