Muraki Ltd.
A century-old Japanese trading house evolved into a manufacturer-functioning specialist in machine tools, precision engineering, electronics, watches, and jewelry.
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Overview
Muraki Ltd. is a Japanese company founded in 1906 in Osaka by Shozo Muraki as Muraki Shoho, initially dealing in watches and later expanding into precision machinery and industrial tools. Over more than a century, it has transformed from a traditional trading company into what it describes as an 'evolved trading company' with manufacturing capabilities, operating five core divisions: Machine Tools, Precision Engineering, Electronic Equipment, Watches, and Jewelry. The company imports and sells high-end Swiss watches and precision equipment, while also developing and manufacturing its own products, including the MRA carbide burs under its private brand. Its Machine Tools Division handles products from European and American partners such as G. Boley, DIXI, Albrecht, and Irix, serving industries from automotive to aerospace. The Precision Engineering Division supplies precision components for HDDs, automotive, semiconductor manufacturing, and space equipment, leveraging overseas bases in the Philippines, Hong Kong, China, and Malaysia. The Electronic Equipment Division provides PCB processing machines, including X-ray drilling machines, in technical alliance with Seiko Future Creation. Muraki is headquartered in Tokyo with branches in Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Kofu, and has a global network spanning Singapore (closed), Manila, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Kunshan, and Malaysia. The company celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2006 and its 115th in 2021. It remains privately held and is led by President Shinji Yamamoto since 2021.
History
Muraki Ltd. was founded on June 11, 1906, in Osaka by Shozo Muraki as Muraki Shoho, initially a watch business. In 1936, it was reorganized as Muraki Watch Shop Co., Ltd. with capital of 500,000 yen. A Tokyo branch was opened in 1940 in Nihonbashi Kabutocho. In 1945, Eitaro Muraki became president. In 1952, the Tokyo store became independent as Muraki Watch Co., Ltd. In 1961, a new headquarters building was constructed in Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo. In 1965, Muraki Watch Co., Ltd. and Muraki Watch Shop Co., Ltd. merged to form Muraki Watch Co., Ltd., with headquarters in Tokyo and a branch in Osaka, capital 13.3 million yen. Capital increased to 20 million yen in 1967. In 1968, a new Osaka branch building was constructed in Minamisenba, Chuo-ku, Osaka. In 1981, Eiichi Muraki became president. In 1983, a Nagoya branch was opened in Higashi-ku, Nagoya. In 1984, the company changed its name to Muraki Co., Ltd. and increased capital to 71 million yen, then to 80 million yen in 1986. In 1989, capital reached 100 million yen. In 1990, the Osaka branch building was rebuilt. In 1992, Yoshihiro Muraki became president. In 1994, a Singapore branch was opened, but it was closed in 2000. In 2000, MKP, Inc. was established in Manila. In 2002, MKH LTD. in Hong Kong and a Shenzhen office were established. In 2005, ISO14001 certification was obtained. In 2006, the company celebrated its 100th anniversary, Yoshihiro Kiuchi became president, and capital increased to 310 million yen. In 2009, subsidiary Muraki Trading Co., Ltd. was absorbed, and MKK LTD. was established in Kunshan. In 2010, MKS LTD. was established in Shenzhen. In 2011, a Malaysia office was established. In 2015, a Fukuoka sales office was opened. In 2018, a Kofu sales office was opened. In 2021, Shinji Yamamoto became president. The company continues to operate as a private entity with a global network.
- 2011
Malaysia office established
- 2010
MKS LTD. established in Shenzhen
- 2009
Muraki Trading Co., Ltd. absorbed; MKK LTD. established in Kunshan
- 2006
100th anniversary; Yoshihiro Kiuchi became president; capital increased to 310 million yen
- 2005
ISO14001 certification obtained
- 2002
MKH LTD. in Hong Kong and Shenzhen office established
- 2000
Singapore branch closed; MKP, Inc. established in Manila
- 1994
Singapore branch opened
- 1992
Yoshihiro Muraki became president
- 1990
Osaka branch building rebuilt
Products and positioning
Evolved trading company with manufacturing functions, bridging global and Japanese technology.
MRA carbide burs
Private brand carbide burs made in the USA
X-ray drilling machines
For high-precision PCB processing
Swiss watches
Imported high-end watches
Precision machined components
For HDD, automotive, semiconductor, space equipment
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