Domestic, not imported, bolting silk for flour milling!

At the beginning of the Showa period (c. 1926), Japan was the world’s largest silk producer and also had a high level of silk weaving techniques. Nevertheless, at that time, most of the bolting silk used by domestic millers was imported from Switzerland. The company was established against a backdrop of public opinion calling for the use of domestic products and the national policy of promoting the domestic production of bolting silk. Domestic production of bolting silk was a project that would contribute to the production of high-quality flour and also allow for export in the future. Through repeated government disposals of raw silk and experimental research, the founders of the company at that time achieved industrialization.

Overcame the ravages of war after repeated expansion and contraction.

In the midst of strengthening exports and factory enhancements, a clash between Chinese and Japanese forces occurred at the Marco Polo Bridge on the outskirts of Beijing, China. The outbreak and expansion of the Sino-Japanese War had a major impact on the company. Not only were employees mobilized for the war effort, but production was also constrained. Around 1939, production managed to get back on track, and inquiries from overseas gradually increased as the excellence of the products was recognized. However, after the outbreak of World War II between Japan and the U.S., industries not directly related to the war were forced to downsize or convert to military industries.

Production of sieves made of synthetic fibers and development of new fields other than flour milling.

After the war, although flour was controlled by GHQ, the ban on production and export price controls were abolished, and wheat was sold freely, leading to fierce quality competition among flour millers. High-count, good-quality mesh was also required for bolting silk, and we reliably responded to these demands. In addition, with postwar industrial development, the demand for material development increased, and we started developing nylon mesh together with Toyo Rayon Co., Ltd. (now Toray Industries, Inc.). At about the same time that the weaving of nylon mesh was completed, the company also began weaving with polyester and polyethylene to increase its lineup of industrial materials, which was a success.

Rapid economic growth allowed us to enter the field of filters for consumer electronics and automotive industries and screen printing materials.

Our synthetic fiber mesh and resin molded products have entered the field of strainers and filters and have been successfully mass-produced and marketed. The technology of integrally molding mesh and resin has come to be used in many fields, including machine product parts, fisheries, and medical applications. Furthermore, demand for screen printing grew along with the rapid economic growth in earnest, and our technology contributed to the development of the consumer electronics and automotive industries. In addition, with the growing demand for printed wiring and computer-related products, further development of high-count mesh products was required, resulting in a wide product lineup. We have also worked to produce higher count mesh by using new materials, achieving “V-SCREEN NEXT” that far exceeds stainless steel performance.

Toward mesh in new fields that coexist with the environment.

We are still faced with a mountain of environmental, medical, and other social problems. As a supporter of Japanese industry, we see boldly taking on these challenges as a way to both advance technology and contribute to society. In addition to mesh weaving and processing technologies and screen printing, we will seek to enter new fields that incorporate advanced technologies such as nanotechnology to support people’s comfortable and sustainable lives.