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Shofu

Shofu
Leadership team

Mr. Noriyuki Negoro (CEO, Pres & Representative Director)

Takahiro Umeda (Exec. Officer and Mang. of Fin. Department)

Masayoshi Tan (Exec. Officer and Mang. of Sales Department)

Products/ Services
Dental, Manufacturing, Medical Device
Number of Employees
1,000 - 20,000
Headquarters
Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
Established
1922
Net Income
20M - 100M
Revenue
100M - 500M
Traded as
TYO:7979
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Overview
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Summary
Shofu Inc. manufactures and sells dental materials and equipment worldwide. Its products include artificial teeth, abrasives, metals, chemical products, cement, and machinery and equipment, as well as dental porcelains, diamond and carbides, dental cements, restorative materials, ceramics and CAD/CAM, orthodontic devices, and preventive solutions. The company offers nail care products and equipment. It also imports and exports its products. The company was formerly known as Shofu Dental Mfg. Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Shofu Inc. in 1983. Shofu Inc. was incorporated in 1922 and is based in Kyoto, Japan.
History

Shofu Inc. was founded in 1924 in the city of Kyoto, Japan, by Shofu Gotaro and Shimode Hisataka. The company started out making optical lenses and eyeglasses, but eventually shifted its focus to the field of dental equipment and supplies. Throughout the company’s long history, it has been an innovator in dental technology and materials, and has been awarded numerous patents in the area of orthodontics.

Mission
Shofu's mission is to apply world-class innovation and design to create unparalleled dental products and services. We strive to bring the finest in dental technology to our customers and remain dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients worldwide.
Vision
Shofu’s vision is to be the premier provider of dental products and services and to continue to be a leader in the global dental industry. We strive to continue to be a trusted partner to dentists and dental teams by providing products and services of the highest possible quality.
Key Team

Shinya Teramoto (Exec. Officer, Mang. of Personnel Department and Mang. of Gen. Affairs Department)

Mr. Yoshinao Nishida (Sr. Managing Exec. Officer and Director)

Yoshikazu Nakajima (Sr. Exec. Officer)

Mr. Mikito Deguchi (Managing Exec. Officer and Director)

Mr. Wataru Fujishima (Sr. Managing Exec. Officer & Representative Director)

Mr. Fumitaka Yamazaki (Managing Exec. Officer & Director)

Mr. Kazuhiko Murakami (Managing Exec. Officer of International Affairs & Director)

Recognition and Awards
Shofu Inc. has won numerous awards for its innovative products, such as the ADMC Dental Innovation Award, the Dental Materials Science Award, and the GIE Master International Orthodontic Technology Award.
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Shofu
Leadership team

Mr. Noriyuki Negoro (CEO, Pres & Representative Director)

Takahiro Umeda (Exec. Officer and Mang. of Fin. Department)

Masayoshi Tan (Exec. Officer and Mang. of Sales Department)

Products/ Services
Dental, Manufacturing, Medical Device
Number of Employees
1,000 - 20,000
Headquarters
Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
Established
1922
Net Income
20M - 100M
Revenue
100M - 500M
Traded as
TYO:7979
Social Media