長谷川製作所 Company Profile

Thank you very much for your continued support. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, but due to measures to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, we will be temporarily closed for the following period as part of our Golden Week holiday. From April 29, 2020 (Wednesday) to May 6, 2020 (Wednesday) *Inquiries received during the closure period will be addressed sequentially starting from May 7, 2020 (Thursday). We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

Our company has certain "strengths" compared to others. One of these is injection blow molding, which can be simply explained as a technology that inflates plastic like a balloon. This molding method is widely used in everyday life, with the most familiar example being plastic bottles. It is also used for food containers like mayonnaise and cosmetic containers. The difference with our technology lies in the materials used; while plastic bottles are made from PET resin and food containers are mainly made from polyethylene, we use acrylic resin, which is the material that allows the most light to pass through, to create covers for lighting fixtures. Smaller sizes can be produced with general-purpose machines, but for larger items, our company is the only one in the country that manufactures them, making it a unique technology. Hearing this, one might think, "Isn't it a comfortable situation since there are no rivals?" However, words have dual meanings, and it can also be said that the market is not attractive enough for other companies to enter, indicating low demand. In fact, a few years ago, our sales were only enough to employ about four employees. However, since we have this unique technology, we cannot miss the opportunity to increase our sales. So, what should our company focus on moving forward... To be continued on the blog on our website.