Chugoku Electric MFG. Co., Ltd.
Japanese manufacturer of transformers, switchgear and power distribution equipment, founded in 1938 and based in Hiroshima.
Last updated September 16, 2026
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Overview
Chugoku Electric MFG. Co., Ltd. is a Japanese electrical equipment manufacturer headquartered in Minami-ku, Hiroshima City. According to its official website, it was founded on December 1, 1938, and describes itself as a comprehensive engineering manufacturer of electrical equipment supporting stable power supply, manufacturing and selling transformers, receiving/substation equipment, distribution boards, control panels and power distribution equipment. The company states it is part of both the Chugoku Electric Power Group and the Daihen Group, and that it carries out development, design, manufacturing, inspection and after-sales support at its head office factory.
History
The company's official history states that on December 1, 1938, it was founded in Otemachi, Hiroshima City as the 'Hiroshima Electric Co., Ltd. Works' as part of the electric power business. On April 1, 1942, following the establishment of a new company under the electricity distribution control ordinance, it was renamed 'Chugoku Haiden Co., Ltd. Works'. On October 1, 1943, it relocated to its current site in Ozu-cho, Minami-ku, Hiroshima City and was renamed 'Chugoku Haiden Co., Ltd. Ozu Works'. On May 1, 1951, following the establishment of a new company through the reorganization of the electric power business, it was renamed 'Chugoku Electric Power Co., Inc. Ozu Works'. On July 2, 1962, it was separated and made independent from Chugoku Electric Power Co., Inc. and 'Chugoku Electric MFG. Co., Ltd.' was established. On June 10, 1969, its subsidiary 'Chuki Service Center Co., Ltd.' was established to provide customer service for electric water heaters. In July 1972 it received the Prime Minister's Award (safety commendation). On April 1, 1979, 'Chuki Service Center Co., Ltd.' was renamed 'Chuki Hanbai Co., Ltd.', integrating the head office sales office and also selling products other than electric water heaters. In April 1989 an electronics factory was newly built on the head office grounds. On November 1, 1991, 'Chuki Hanbai Co., Ltd.' transferred its operations to 'Chuden Access Co., Ltd.' and 'Chuden Life Co., Ltd.' respectively. In July 1992 a panel factory was newly built on the head office grounds. In August 1996 a small transformer factory was newly built on the head office grounds. On March 25, 1999, ISO9001 certification was obtained (for large power transformers, ...).
Products and positioning
Comprehensive engineering manufacturer of electrical equipment supporting stable power supply, with integrated development-to-after-sales operations at its head office factory.
Transformers
Receiving/substation equipment, distribution boards, control panels
Power distribution equipment
Power quality improvement devices
Carbon-neutral products
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