Philosophy
Mission
Aiming for contributions to the environment and society while pursuing sustainable growth through our container business.
Vision
- We provide high-quality products and services to earn our customers’ trust.
- We respect each employee, comply with laws and regulations, and strive to be a company trusted by society.
- We aim for environmental conservation and coexistence with local communities.
- As a comprehensive container manufacturer, we will build a strong management foundation and achieve sustainable corporate value enhancement for our group.
Overview
- Company Name
- Daikan Co., Ltd.
- Founded
- 1919
- CEO
- Masatoshi Yoshioka
- Number of Employees
- 159 (as of April 2024)
- Headquarters
- 2-11-63 Shimaya, Konohana-ku, Osaka, Japan, 554-0024
- Capital
- 490 million yen
- Business
Activities - Manufacturing and sales of steel drums and fiber drums
- Executives
- Senior Managing DirectorYoshihiro Shimizu DirectorsHitoshi Sugimoto DirectorsYasushi Sakaguchi
- Part-time DirectorsDaisuke Mori Part-time DirectorsHitoshi Nakamura Part-time AuditorsTakashi Ura Part-time AuditorsTakaaki Tanaka
- Main Banks
- Mizuho Bank, Japan Finance Corporation, Resona Bank,
Shoko Chukin Bank, MUFG Bank, Iyo Bank, Kansai Mirai Bank
- Main
Shareholders - Kobe Steel, Ltd.
Sumitomo Corporation
Sompo Japan Insurance Inc.
- Affiliated Organizations:
- Japan Steel Drum Association (external link)
Group
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Head Office / Osaka Plant
2-11-63 Shimaya, Konohana-ku, Osaka, 554-0024, Japan
Google Maps
TEL: +81-6-6466-4601 FAX: +81-6-6466-2090 -
Tokyo Sales Office
Chishiro Building 6F, 4-8-16 Nihonbashi-honcho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 103-0023, Japan
Google Maps
TEL: +81-3-3272-9371 FAX: +81-3-3272-9375 -
Hirakata Plant
1-1-30 Kasugano, Hirakata, Osaka, 573-0131, Japan
Google Maps
TEL: +81-72-858-0751 FAX: +81-72-859-3036 -
Tokai Plant
1-17 Nodamachi Kitajizoyama, Kariya, Aichi, 448-0803, Japan
Google Maps
TEL: +81-566-21-2857 FAX: +81-566-22-6659 -
Kyushu Daikan Co., Ltd.
1 Umetate, Emukaecho, Sasebo, Nagasaki, 859-6103, Japan
Google Maps
TEL: +81-956-66-2171 FAX: +81-956-66-2553 -
Daiun Co., Ltd.
2-11-63 Shimaya, Konohana-ku, Osaka, 554-0024, Japan
Google Maps
TEL: +81-6-6461-3403
History
- 1919
Commenced the production of metal drums in Kita-ku, Osaka.
- 1935
Established as Osaka Seikan Co., Ltd.
- 1958
Expanded into fiber drums.
- 1964
Founded Kyushu Daikan Co., Ltd. (initially named Daikan Kogyo Co., Ltd.).
- 1966
Constructed the Tokai Factory.
- 1974
Established the Hirakata Factory.
- 1983
Relocated the Osaka Factory to Konohana-ku, Osaka.
- 1992
Moved the headquarters from Tokyo to Osaka.
- 1994
Changed the company name to Daikan Co., Ltd.
- 1996
Increased capital to 490 million yen.
- 1997
Introduced the Osaka Second Factory with a 200L automation line.
- 1999
Achieved company-wide ISO 9002 certification.
- 2003
Achieved company-wide ISO 9001 certification.
- 2006
Achieved company-wide ISO 14001 certification.
- 2009
Merged with Daiun Co., Ltd.
- 2014
Commenced the production of components (metal lids) for fiber drums at the Tokai Factory.
- 2015
Started the production of fiber packs at the Hirakata Factory.
- 2016
Obtained a patent for low paper dust cans.
- 2017
Completed the new factory of Kyushu Daikan Co., Ltd.
- 2019
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Celebrated the 100th anniversary of establishment with commemorative events and began production of steel pan-specific drums.
- 2021
Completed the refresh construction of the Osaka Factory and received authorization as a general handling facility for hazardous materials.
- 2022
Started mass production operations for high-precision leak testers for 200L drums.