Kinpodo Matsumoto Industry Co., Ltd.

Kinpodo Matsumoto Industry Co., Ltd. is a Japanese metal container manufacturer headquartered in Taito-ku, Tokyo. Founded in May 1905 by Matsumoto Itaro as Kinpodo Matsumoto Buriki Seikansho in what is now the company's head office location in Higashi-Ueno, the firm has been engaged in tin-can manufacturing for more than a century. It was reorganized and incorporated as Kinpodo Matsumoto Industry Co., Ltd. in 1939. The company's core business is the manufacture and sale of original, made-to-order cans, alongside a line of ready-made plain cans for smaller-lot orders. Its product range includes confectionery tins such as cookie and rice-cracker cans, as well as highly airtight cans for nori seaweed, black tea, and coffee. It also offers inkjet and silk-screen printing services for can decoration. Customers span long-established department stores, gift, confectionery, pharmaceutical, stationery, miscellaneous goods, and sightseeing souvenir businesses, as well as newer clients in theme parks, fancy goods, apparel, and cosmetics. Kinpodo Matsumoto Industry operates three factories — the Angyo Factory, the Shiga Factory, and the Saga Taku Factory — and maintains a Tokyo head office, an Osaka branch, and a Kyushu sales office. The company is supported by affiliated companies including Kinpodo Transport Co., Ltd., Kinpodo Printing Industry Co., Ltd., and Shinden Engineering Co., Ltd., which together allow it to handle production through to delivery within the group. It has held ISO 9001 certification since 2001. The current president is Matsumoto Akio, and the company employs approximately 200 people with capital of 100,000,000 yen. Kinpodo positions itself around the idea of "wrapping and coloring sincerity" through the single path of can-making, emphasizing craftsmanship, technical capability, and the ability to meet diverse packaging needs. Its corporate philosophy centers on delivering richness and joy to all people through the can-manufacturing business, with a management stance of sincerity and dedication.

Kinpodo Matsumoto Industry traces its origins to May 1905, when Matsumoto Itaro founded Kinpodo Matsumoto Buriki Seikansho (Kinpodo Matsumoto Tin Can Works) in Nishi-machi, Shitaya-ku, at the site of the current head office. The company was incorporated as Kinpodo Matsumoto Industry Co., Ltd. in 1939. During World War II, it was designated as a munitions factory in 1941 and produced dry bread cans and artillery shell cases. In 1943, it established the Takashina Factory in Saitama Prefecture, which later became the Kawagoe Factory. In 1954, Matsumoto Ichiro became the second president, with founder Matsumoto Itaro assuming the role of chairman. A Kawaguchi Factory was built in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture in 1955, relocating from the Kawagoe Factory. The head office building was completed in 1963. In 1965, Kinpodo Printing Industry Co., Ltd. was established as a group factory, and Matsumoto Itaro received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Rosette (Konju Hosho). In 1967, the Hasuda Factory (later Daiichi Seikan Co., Ltd.) was established. In 1969, an Osaka sales office was opened in Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture; a distribution center was set up in Angyo, Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture; and the Soka Factory was established in Soka City, Saitama Prefecture. The Osaka sales office moved to Kita-ku, Osaka City in 1971. In 1973, Matsumoto Itaro received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Fourth Class (Kun Yonto Zuihosho). The Shiga Factory began operations, and a patent for a can assembly method was registered. In 1976, a welded can manufacturing method patent was introduced. In 1982, Matsumoto Ichiro received the Medal with Blue Ribbon (Ranju Hosho). Kinpodo Transport Co., Ltd. was established in 1987. In 1988, the company developed the new Shield Can (now the K-Seal Can). In 1992, Matsumoto Ichiro received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Fourth Class. A second factory was built in Angyo, Kawaguchi City in 1993. In 1995, Shinden Engineering Co., Ltd. was established, and Matsumoto Takuzo became the third president, with Matsumoto Ichiro becoming chairman. ISO 9001 certification was obtained in 2001. In 2009, Takeuchi Masao became the fourth president, and Matsumoto Naoko became chairperson. In 2012, the company registered its mascot character "Kankan" as a trademark. In 2014, the Saga Taku Factory was built in Taku City, Saga Prefecture, and a Kyushu sales office was established. The company continues to operate as a private, family-influenced manufacturer with a focus on made-to-order cans and group-integrated production.

• 2014

  Built Saga Taku Factory in Taku City, Saga Prefecture; established Kyushu sales office.

• 2012

  Registered mascot character "Kankan" as a trademark.

• 2009

  Takeuchi Masao became fourth president; Matsumoto Naoko became chairperson.

• 2001

  Obtained ISO 9001 certification.

• 1995

  Established Shinden Engineering Co., Ltd.; Matsumoto Takuzo became third president.

• 1993

  Built second factory in Angyo, Kawaguchi City.

• 1992

  Matsumoto Ichiro awarded the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Fourth Class.

• 1988

  Developed the new Shield Can (now K-Seal Can).

• 1987

  Established Kinpodo Transport Co., Ltd.

• 1982

  Matsumoto Ichiro awarded the Medal with Blue Ribbon.

• 1976

  Welded can manufacturing method patent introduced.

• 1973

  Matsumoto Itaro awarded the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Fourth Class; Shiga Factory began operations; can assembly method patent registered.

• 1971

  Osaka sales office relocated to Kita-ku, Osaka City.

• 1969

  Opened Osaka sales office; set up distribution center in Angyo; established Soka Factory.

• 1967

  Established Hasuda Factory (later Daiichi Seikan Co., Ltd.).

• 1965

  Established Kinpodo Printing Industry Co., Ltd.; Matsumoto Itaro awarded the Konju Hosho.

• 1963

  Head office building completed.

• 1955

  Built Kawaguchi Factory in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture.

• 1954

  Matsumoto Ichiro became second president; Matsumoto Itaro became chairman.

• 1943

  Established Takashina Factory in Saitama Prefecture (later Kawagoe Factory).

• 1941

  Designated as a munitions factory; produced dry bread cans and artillery shell cases.

• 1939

  Incorporated as Kinpodo Matsumoto Industry Co., Ltd.

• 1905

  Founded by Matsumoto Itaro as Kinpodo Matsumoto Buriki Seikansho in Shitaya-ku, Tokyo.

A long-established, craftsmanship-driven can manufacturer offering made-to-order original cans and small-lot ready-made cans, with in-group production through to delivery.

• Made-to-order original cans

  Custom-designed cans produced to client specifications.

• Plain ready-made cans

  Standard plain cans available for small-lot orders.

• Confectionery tins

  Cookie cans, rice-cracker cans, and other confectionery packaging.

• Nori seaweed cans

  Highly airtight cans for nori seaweed.

• Black tea cans

  Airtight cans for black tea.

• Coffee cans

  Airtight cans for coffee.

• K-Seal cans

  New-type sealed cans developed in 1988.

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3. 3Kinpodo Matsumoto Industry Co., Ltd. (Japan) - Wikidatawikidata.org