Showa Paxxs
Japanese manufacturer of industrial packaging materials, centered on kraft paper bags.
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Overview
Showa Paxxs Co., Ltd. is a Japanese manufacturer of industrial packaging materials. Its official site describes it as a top manufacturer of industrial packaging materials leading the packaging industry with kraft paper bags at its core. Its product range includes heavy-duty paper bags (kraft paper bags), polyethylene heavy bags, medium-sized bags, containers, films, and packaging machinery systems.
History
Showa Paxxs Co., Ltd. was established on December 20, 1935 (Showa 10) as Showa Seitai Kogyo Co., Ltd. in Azabu-ku, Tokyo. In March 1947, the head office was moved to Nihonbashi Odenmacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo. In February 1953, an Osaka office was established and a Hofu factory was newly built in December. In May 1957, a Toyama factory was newly built. In April 1962, a technical tie-up contract was concluded with St. Regis Paper Company (now Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation) of the United States, and a Kameyama factory was newly built in May. In October 1964, a polyethylene heavy bag factory was newly built at the Hofu factory. In November 1965, the head office was moved to Ichigayahonmuracho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo. In May 1966, Taiyo Shiko Co., Ltd. was absorbed and merged. In March 1968, a Tokyo factory was newly built. In December 1969, Shinwa Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. was established and began manufacturing and selling resin products. In November 1970, capital was 400 million yen. In January 1973, it participated in the capital of Kyushu Shiko Co., Ltd. In March 1979, it participated in the capital of San-Ei Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. and Kaken Kogyo Co., Ltd. (now San-Ei Kaken Co., Ltd.). In April 1981, Nesco Co., Ltd. was established. In April 1989, Shinwa Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. was absorbed and merged. In December 1989, the company name was changed to Showa Paxxs Co., Ltd. In October 1990, it entered the leasing business by constructing a rental warehouse at the Tokyo factory. In July 1994, the new head office building Paxxs Building was completed. In March 1996, capital was 520.5 million yen. In April 1997, Thai Showa Paxxs Co., Ltd. was established in the Kingdom of Thailand (manufacturing and sales of kraft paper bags). In April 1999, shares were publicly offered (listed on JASDAQ) and capital became 640.5 million yen. In January 2003, Thai Showa Paxxs Co., Ltd. obtained ISO 9001 certification. In December 2004, ...
Products and positioning
Top manufacturer of industrial packaging materials leading the packaging industry with kraft paper bags at its core.
Heavy-duty paper bags (kraft paper bags)
Industrial packaging containers mainly for chemical industrial products, marine products, agricultural products, and food.
Polyethylene heavy bags
Used for packaging chemical fertilizers, soil, etc.
Medium-sized bags (square-bottom bags for polished rice)
Correspond to polished rice, pet food, etc.
Containers
Transport containers for powders, granules, and liquids, used in a wide range of fields.
Films
General industrial packaging films, secondary processing films for industrial and food applications, and agricultural films for greenhouses.
Packaging machinery and system
Filling and sealing machines and general packaging machines for efficiently using Showa Paxxs packaging containers.
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