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Shimano

Shimano
Leadership team

Mr. Yozo Shimano (CEO & Chairman)

Taizo Shimano (Pres & Representative Director)

Takuma Kanai (Exe. Officer & VP of GA Admin Dept, SDA Devel. Div. & Supervising of Accounting Dept.)

Products/ Services
Consumer Electronics, Consumer Goods, Electronics, Manufacturing, Sports
Number of Employees
1,000 - 20,000
Headquarters
Sakai, Osaka, Japan
Established
1921
Net Income
Above - 20B
Revenue
Above - 1B
Traded as
TYO:7309
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Overview
Location
Summary
Shimano Inc. develops, produces, and distributes bicycle components, fishing tackles, and rowing equipment. It has operations in Japan, Asia, Europe, North America, Latin America, and Oceania. The company was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in Sakai, Japan.
History

Shimano was founded in 1921 by Shozaburo Shimano and originally produced only single-speed freewheel hubs for bicycles. Over time, the company quickly expanded, producing derailleurs, three-speed hubs, and many other components for road, mountain, and touring bicycles. Shimano also produces fishing tackle, rowing equipment, and tackle boxes.

Mission
Our mission is to promote health and happiness through the enjoyment of nature and the world around us.
Vision
Our vision is to inspire a cycling lifestyle and create products that make the ride accessible to people of all abilities.
Key Team

Masahiro Ohtake (Exec. Officer & Supervising of Corp. Governance Admin. Department)

Masahiro Tsuzaki (Deputy Pres & Director)

Tomohiro Ohtsu (Exe. Officer, VP of Shimonoseki Ftry. and Prod. Dept., Shimonoseki Ftry, Bycl. Compo. Div.)

Takashi Toyoshima (Deputy Pres & Representative Director)

Hiroshi Matsui (Sr. VP & VP of Corp. Planning Dept., Gen. Operations Div. and Aifie Div. and Director)

Kinji Kiyotani (Sr. Exec. Off. Head & VP of Fishing Ops. Div., VP of Fishing Sales & Production Dept.)

Tamotsu Yoshida (Exe. Officer, VP of Global Procurement Dept., VP of Prod. Control Dept. - SDM Dev. Div.)

Recognition and Awards
Shimano has been awarded a range of awards in its time, including the highly prestigious iF Design Award 2021 and the Red Dot Award for its revolutionary new Ultegra bike components.
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Shimano
Leadership team

Mr. Yozo Shimano (CEO & Chairman)

Taizo Shimano (Pres & Representative Director)

Takuma Kanai (Exe. Officer & VP of GA Admin Dept, SDA Devel. Div. & Supervising of Accounting Dept.)

Products/ Services
Consumer Electronics, Consumer Goods, Electronics, Manufacturing, Sports
Number of Employees
1,000 - 20,000
Headquarters
Sakai, Osaka, Japan
Established
1921
Net Income
Above - 20B
Revenue
Above - 1B
Traded as
TYO:7309
Social Media