Sakura Rubber Co., Ltd.

Sakura Rubber Co., Ltd. (櫻護謨株式会社) is a Japanese company that manufactures and sells firefighting and disaster prevention products, aerospace equipment, and industrial products. The company was established in 1918 and is listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Sakura Rubber Co., Ltd. was established in May 1918 for the purpose of manufacturing various rubber products. During wartime, it was designated as a military factory for the army and navy. In 1950, it obtained a patent for 'Sakura Fire Hose'. In 1951, it passed the new standards inspection of the National Fire Agency. In 1953, it succeeded for the first time in Japan in domesticating tank vapor seals. In 1954, it received approval from the Minister of Transport under the Aviation Business Law for aircraft hoses and rubber parts. In 1956, it began full-scale manufacturing and sales of aircraft rubber parts. In 1962, it entered into a technical partnership with Kirkhill Rubber Company of the USA and began production of 'jet starter ducts and aircraft ducts'. In 1964, it was listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. In 1964, it entered into a technical partnership with Resistoflex Corporation of the USA and began production of 'PTFE hoses'. In 1965, it entered into a technical partnership with Anchor Coupling Company of the USA and expanded production of 'hydraulic hoses and fittings'. In 1970, it received JIS marking permission for high-pressure rubber hoses at the Sasazuka plant. In 1970, it entered into a technical partnership with Hitco of the USA and began production of 'aircraft insulation products'. In 1973, the first phase of construction of the Otawara plant was completed. In 1974, the new head office building was completed. In 1974, the Nagoya, Sasazuka, and Nakano plants began relocation and consolidation to the Otawara plant. In 1977, the relocation and consolidation to the Otawara plant was completed. In 1977, capital was increased to 506 million yen. In 1978, it entered into a technical partnership with Resistoflex Corporation of the USA and began production of 'Dynatube fittings'. In 1982, it entered into a technical partnership with Kirkhill Rubber Company of the USA and began production of 'inflatable seals'. In 1983, it began production of lightweight fire hoses. In 1984, it fully entered the rocket field. In 1985, it began production of lightweight suction hoses. In 1986, it began production of lightweight oil-resistant hoses. In 1989, it entered into a technical partnership with Parker Hannifin Stratoflex of the USA and began production of 'aircraft lightweight rubber hoses'. In 1989, it began production of car air conditioner hoses compatible with alternative refrigerant (R-134a). In 1989, the Kanagawa plant was established and began production as an assembly plant for hydraulic hoses. In 1990, it passed the composite material process certification of Boeing Company of the USA. In 1990, it provided technical licensing to Codan Gummi of Denmark for car air conditioner hoses compatible with alternative refrigerant (R-134a). In 1995, it began sales of impulse guns. In 1997, it began production of phenolic CFRP for space equipment. In 1999, it obtained a US patent for Twin Star fittings. In 1999, it acquired ISO9001 certification. In 2000, it exhibited Twin Star fittings at the German exhibition 'Interschutz'. In 2001, it launched the world's first food-grade one-touch coupling without male/female distinction, 'Sanitary Twin Star'. In 2002, it acquired JIS Q9100 (AS9100) certification. In 2005, it exhibited Twin Star fittings at the exhibition 'Intersec Dubai 2005' in the UAE. In 2005, it exhibited general industrial Twin Star fittings at the US exhibition 'WEFTEC 05'. In 2007, it developed a large blower-equipped vehicle. In 2009, it acquired Nadcap certification for CP. In 2012, it acquired EA21 certification. In 2014, it exhibited large-diameter Twin Star fittings at the US exhibition 'FDIC'. In 2016, it developed a large-capacity water discharge vehicle. In 2017, it planned a lighting power supply vehicle. In 2017, it developed an earthquake experience vehicle. In 2018, it celebrated its 100th anniversary. In 2018, it began production of low-pressure-loss fire hoses. In 2019, the head office was relocated. In 2022, it began mass production and delivery of 3D printer products for rockets. In 2023, it planned and developed a next-generation blower. In 2023, it split its shares 1 to 2.

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