About Kuriyama

Corporate Data

Company Name
KURIYAMA HOLDINGS CORPORATION
Establishment April 5th, 1939 (Incorporation:December 21st, 1940)
Location Matsushita IMP Building, 25th floor, 3-7 Shiromi 1-Chome, Chuo-Ku, Osaka 540-6325 Japan
TEL: 06-6910-7013 (main)　FAX: 06-6910-7031 (main)
Representative CEO Shigehiko Konuki, President and Chief Executive Officer
Paid-in Capital JP¥783,71million
Business Description of Group Companies

1． Manufacturing and sales of a diverse range of industrial hose products globally.
2． Manufacturing and sales of rubber and plastics products for construction and agricultural machinery.
3． Manufacturing, sales and construction of various flooring materials for commercial and sports facilities in Japan.
4．Distribution of sports apparel.
Consolidated Subsidiaries 19
Market Segment Standard

List of Directors

　　　　　
President and Chief Executive Officer Shigehiko Konuki
Director and Senior Executive Officer
(Overseas Operations)		 Nobuhiko Omura
Director and Executive Officer Yuzo Motoki
Director and Executive Officer Brian Dutton
Director and
Standing Audit & Supervisory Committee Member		 Ichiro Hanafusa
Director and
Outside Audit & Supervisory Committee Member		 Yoshihiro Sakatani
Director and
Outside Audit & Supervisory Committee Member		 Yuki Saito
Executive Officer Masayuki Yamamoto
Executive Officer Osamu Yoshizumi
Executive Officer Greg Eston
Executive Officer Giancarlo Pallis

Management Philosophies

Management Philosophies

  • 01
    A company that unceasingly develops based on customer's trust
  • 02
    A company that builds a prosperous lifestyle for employees and is loved by them and their families
  • 03
    A company that always seeks innovation of products and technologies

Corporate Mottos

  • 01
    Trust that has been constructed by tradition is the foundation of the company.
  • 02
    The essence of the company is sustained by employees' growth and development.
  • 03
    The company benefits from the collective pursuit of achievements.
  • 04
    Mutual trust is the very essence of corporate management.

Corporate Vision VISION

Strive to be a corporate group that grasps the needs of its customers
and contributes to building a sustainable society
☆Towards a prosperous future where everyone can shine and grow together☆

Kuriyama Group Basic Policy

  • 1.Capitalize on the value of employee diversity to facilitate community-based global business
  • 2.DX reforms focused on the next generation under "Kuriyama Value" to boldly enhance originality and creativity
  • 3.Ensure that corporate behavior takes into consideration environmental concerns and the needs of all stakeholders

Guiding Principles PRINCIPLES

  • 1.Don't rule out possibilities you haven't tried. Achieve your goals through improvement, ingenuity and cooperation.
  • 2.Boldly seek out challenges rather than shrink from responsibility.
  • 3.Prioritize interpersonal connections, and be open to learning from others.
  • 4.Pursue 6S (5S + Smile).
  • 5.Act on behalf of our communities, shareholders, customers, employees and families.

Message from the CEO

Greeting message from President and Chief Executive Officer, Shigehiko Konuki

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About Kuriyama Group

Kuriyama Group pursues diversified business worldwide through a global network comprised of four core operating companies in Japan and overseas, as well as numerous subsidiaries and affiliated companies under each.

Global Network

The growth and development of Kuriyama Group business worldwide is facilitated by an interconnected network of manufacturing, sales and distribution facilities that work together throughout Japan and overseas.

A Timeless International Leader

Discover the history of Kuriyama from its establishment in 1939 up to the present day.

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History

1939
Kuriyama is established under the trade name "Kuriyama Rubber Company."
1940
Kuriyama Rubber Co., Ltd. is incorporated.
1952
Paid-in capital is increased to JP¥10 million.
1957
Ohji Rubber & Chemicals Co., Ltd. is incorporated and begins manufacturing industrial-use rubber products.
1964
Paid-in capital increased to JP¥50 million.
A research and development department is established to develop new products.
1969
Company name is changed to Kuriyama Rubber Co., Ltd.
Paid-in capital increased to JP¥100 million.
1972
Kuriyama Consort Co., Ltd. is incorporated and begins hotel business.
1979
Kuriyama Kousan Corporation (now Kuriyama Pulizia Corporation) is incorporated and launches real estate and building management business.
1980
Paid-in capital increased to JP¥300 million.
1981
Paid-in capital increased to JP¥400 million.
1982
Paid-in capital increased to JP¥460 million.
1983
Company name is changed to Kuriyama Corporation.
1990
New management structure begins under Chairman Kuriyama and President Yoneuchi.
1991
Outdoor sports supplier Scarpa Giappone Corporation (now Airmonte Corporation) is incorporated and begins selling mountain climbing and outdoor sports supplies.
1996
Kuriyama Research & Development Inc. is incorporated.
2003
ISO9001:2000 certification is acquired.
2004
The company is listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Paid-in capital increased to JP¥780 million.
2005
New management structure begins under Chairman Yoneuchi and President Hattori.
2007
New management structure begins under President Hattori.
2008
NORMA Japan, Inc. is incorporated.
ISO9001 certification is updated for version 2008.
2012
Transition to a holding company structure is accompanied by a change in trade name to Kuriyama Holdings Corporation.
Following a corporate spin-off, all business (excluding Group company business management functions) is inherited by Kuriyama Corporation.
2015
New management structure begins under CEO Ashida.
2015
Kuriyama Corporation undertakes development, manufacturing, and sales of urea quality sensors and fuel quality sensors.
Following acquisition of its corporate shares, SUN-A Corporation becomes a Kuriyama subsidiary.
2017
All shares of Kuriyama Consort Co., Ltd. are ceded.
2018
New management structure begins under CEO Nose.
2018
The Head Office is relocated to Shiromi in the Chuo Ward in Osaka City.
2022
2022 The company changes its name to Kuriyama Japan Corporation.
2022
Kuriyama Japan Corporation merges Airmonte Corporation.
2022
New management structure begins under CEO Konuki.
2024
Acquisition all shares of Kuriyama Research & Development Inc. that is a sub-subsidiary, and becomes a Kuriyama subsidiary as Kuriyama R&D Inc.
1948
Rubber and plastic products export starts with newly established overseas department.
1957
Sales and application contract concludes with "Dunlop Semtex" of the United Kingdom.
1968
Establishment of Kuriyama of America, Inc., local subsidiary at Chicago in the United States.
1973
Preferred trading company in China designated.
Sales contract concludes for hose bands with "ABA Bolagen" (Present:NORMA GROUP) of Sweden.
1978
Establishment of joint venture, "Tigerflex Corporation" in the State of Illinois in the U.S.A. and manufacture of plastic hoses begins.
1981
Sales contract concludes for Taraflex with "BAT" (Present:Gerflor) of France.
1982
Sales contract concludes with "Mondo" of Italy.
1984
Establishment of Kuriyama Canada, Inc., local subsidiary at Brantford in Canada and manufacture of plastic hoses begins.
1989
Acquisition of Accuflex Industrial Hose, Ltd., in Canada.
1990
Establishment of sales company, Kuri Tec Corporation in Canada.
1992
Establishment of joint venture company, Jingjiang Ohji Rubber Co., Ltd., in China and manufacture of rubber lining, etc., begins.
1996
Establishment of Kuriyama (Shanghai) Corporation.
1997
Acquisition of Hose Technology, Inc., in the U.S.A.
1998
Establishment of Kuri Tec Manufacturing, Inc., in the U.S.A.
2002
Began sales on Mondoturf, artificial turf made by "Mondo" of Italy.
Sales contract concludes for Resin Floor with "API" of Italy.
2003
Establishment of joint venture company in the State of Iowa in the U.S.A. with Italian company, "ALFAGOMMA AMERICA , INC."
2005
Acquisition of Piranha Hose Products, Inc., in the U.S.A.
Establishment of Kuriyama de Mexico, S.de.R.L.de.C.V.
2007
Establishment of joint venture company IR (Foshan) Building Materials Trading Co., LTD. in China.
2008
Kuri Tec Manufacturing , Inc. consolidated Hose Technology, Inc.
2012
Establishment of Kuriyama (Thailand）Co., Ltd.
2015
Establishment of "Kuriyama Europe Cooperatief U.A."in the Netherlands
Acquisition of "Lyme Gro", the parent company of TIPSA Grpupe　which has manufacturing and sales bases of rubber hoses in Spain, the USA and Argentina.
2024
Establishment of Kuriyama Australia Pty Ltd., in Australia.

Compliance

The foundation of corporate social responsibility.

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Investor Relations

We pursue stable revenues and vigorous growth through the development of diversified, global business flexibly adapted to a changing business environment.

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Sustainability [SDGs and ESG Initiatives]

Kuriyama Group strives to be a corporate group that grasps the needs of its customers and contributes to building a sustainable society. It is with this in mind that we are developing business which incorporates 15 of the 17 SDGs. We also value the job satisfaction of our employees and seek to ensure it by prioritizing reform of work practices.

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DX (Digital Transformation) Initiatives

Capitalizing on the tradition and trust we have built in the more than 80 years since our founding, we will continue to pursue co-creation together with digital technology to capture the changing needs of our customers in order to build a foundation for a sustainable society and provide new value.

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