COMPANY
OVERVIEW
Finding and Solving Problems in Society
The purpose of all our businesses is to “solve social problems,” and the means to achieve this goal is “employee growth.
For example, home appliance manufacturers produce air conditioners because they are part of the solution to the problem of unbearable summer heat. One might ask, “Is this really such a big deal that it’s a social problem?” But if the summer heat is left unchecked, people will be able to enjoy the benefits of the cooler. However, if the summer heat is left unchecked, the performance of people’s activities will decrease. This can be called a social problem.
However, the days when we could solve problems by simply making things are over. In other words, it has become harder to make money. However, the essence remains the same.
How big a social problem can we solve? This is the lifeblood of a company, and that is what Musashi hopes to be.
Message
from the President
Aiming for Fun Growth
A corporation is a social device for accomplishing a project.
Before the Dutch East India Company, the world’s first joint-stock company, was established, the captain of a ship would save up gold to build a ship and set out on a voyage with his back against the wall in search of gold. If he failed, it would be the end of his life. If the voyage was successful, the captain would pay a dividend to his investors. If the voyage failed, the shareholders would have limited liability and would not retaliate against the leader or even take the house. So a joint stock company is a safety device to drive such an adventure.
Musashi is willing to follow the raison d’être of a stock company and take on the challenge of new ventures, despite the possibility of failure. Therefore, if you just want your own money, this is not the place for you. We are looking for people who have something to accomplish as a leader, or who want to participate in someone else’s project as a member, to make the most of Musashi Inc.
Well, let’s just have fun.
Atsushi Okamoto
COMPANY
PROFILE
Company Name
Musashi Hardware Mfg.
Head Office
1440 Sosa, Yahata-cho, Kakogawa City, Hyogo Pref. 675-1201, Japan
TEL 81-79-438-6611
FAX 81-79-438-6161
Business Centre
551-1, Sato, Heiso-cho, Kakogawa City, Hyogo Pref. 675-1232, Japan
TEL 81-79-429-0222
FAX 81-79-429-0333
Business Locations
・Niigata Office (Sanjo, Niigata)・China Office Inspection & Logistics Center (Zhejiang, China)・Guangdong Inspection & Logistics Center (Guangdong, China)
Founded
October 1950
Established
October 1983
Representative
Atsushi Okamoto, President and Representative Director
Capital
45 million yen
Annual sales
3.05 billion yen (as of February 2021)
Number of employees
80 (including group company employees and part-time employees)
Business Description
Manufacturing and sales of sensor lights, gardening products, etc.
Affiliated company
Proto Co.
HISTORY
1950
Establishment of the company
1955
Started export business
1965
Commended by the Minister of International Trade and Industry as a company contributing to exports for five consecutive years
1983
Establishment of Musashi Co.
1991
Established PROTO Co., Ltd. as a subsidiary to spin off the trading division
1993
Distribution center completed
1998
Received Good Design Award for two models: sensor light R-50S and gardening product P-2001
1999
Opened Niigata Sales Office
2001
Received Good Design Award for gardening products P-2002
2002
Completed Kakogawa Logistics - Inspection Center
Received investment from Investment & Consultation Co.
2003
Started EIN Division
2005
China Office opened
2008
25th Anniversary