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Notice regarding the completion of our affiliated company to wholly owned subsidiary
Through the share exchange, we acquired all the shares of Kyushu Kako Co., Ltd. and Satuma Kako Co., Ltd. and completed making them to our wholly owned subsidiaries.
Our entire group will strive to grow and develop.
Health and Productivity Management Corporation
Our company has been certified as the health and productivity management corporation, for medium and small corporation division since 2021.
Please see the CSR information for details.
About outbreak of COVID-19 infection
Three employees working at Showakako(Suita City, Osaka) found to be positive for the COVID-19 virus (including one deemed positive person by medical institutions).
At present, no other infected employees has been confirmed, but one employee is kept at home as a closely contact person.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience we have caused.
We will continue to give top priority to preventing infectious diseases and ensuring the safety of employees and involved parties by following the guidance of the Health Center.
In view of the current situation of the infection, we will refrain from disclosing individual information in the future.
However, if a situation that could have a significant impact on our business, we will immediately announce it.
Thank you for your understanding.
About outbreak of COVID-19 infection
One of our colleagues at Showakako(Suita cit, Osaka) tested positive with a PCR test.
At this time, no infected person or close contact has been confirmed, and we are operating as usual.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience we have caused.
We will continue to give top priority to preventing infectious diseases and ensuring the safety of employees and involved parties by following the guidance of the Health Center.
Thank you for your understanding.
"HONDA WINERY" joined our group
"HONDA WINERY" has joined our group.
It is a precious Aizu Wine brewed in Aizu using locally produced fruits.
Thank you for the patronage to our production.
IR Information updated 2022 (3Q)
Performance Highlight of year ending 2022 March, 3rd Quater has been released.
For details please see IR Information.
Exhibited at 『The 11th Hokusetsu Jikara Festa 2021』
We exhibited at 『The 11th Hokusetsu Jikara Festa 2021』held at the Expo'70 Commemorative Park from October 29th to 31st, 2021.
In addition to selling 【Citric Acid C】, and we also held a workshop for making bath bombs, which has a good opportunity for local residents to know about our company, as a citric acid manufacturer.
For more details, please confirm the events information.
IR Information updated 2022 (2Q)
Performance Highlight of year ending 2022 March, 2nd Quater has been released.
For details please see IR Information.
Received the 『Awards for excellent employment of elderly people for R03』
In recognition of efforts to promote the employment of elderly people, such as raising the retirement age until the age of 70 from H30 years.
Our company recevied the 『Award for Excellent Employment of The Elderly』 in the R03 years by the Osaka Labor Department and the Osaka Employment Development Association.
Received the 『"Rewarding to Work Company" Great Award』
This time, our company is sponsored by the Osaka Prefectural Management Rationalization Association.
We received the special award (business transformation award) of 『The 4th "A Rewarding to Work Company" Great Award that we want to teach students』
We will continue to contribute to society as a “rewarding to work company” and work hard to be a company that continues to evolve in line with the times.
Health and Productivity Management Corporation
March 4th 2021(R3),
Our company has been certified as the health and productivity management corporation, for medium and small corporation division.
『5132 Showa Kako Corporation 8120901017453 Osaka, Suita City, Manufacturing Industry』
We will continued to improve from what we can do.
Please see the CSR information for details.
"MURAKAMI KYUSYOKU" joined our group
On June 1st, Murakami Kyusyoku, which has been delivering lunch
in Kansai area for since Showa 40 (1965), joined our group.
We will continue delivering lunch with safety・relief along with the "Food Culture"
We are looking forward having a business with you.
81st term Financial Statements
We have released the financial statements for the 81st term (from April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021). See IR Information for details.
IR Information updated (Entire Fiscal Year 2020)
We inform annual final financial results for year ending 2021 March.
For details please see IR Information.
About outbreak of COVID-19 infection
One of our colleagues at Showakako(Suita cit, Osaka) tested positive with a PCR test.
The status of the employee is shown below:
5/7 Left early due to the fever
5/8-9 Home recupation
5/10 PCR tested
5/11 Turned positive
At this time, no infected person or close contact has been confirmed, and we are operating as usual.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience we have caused.
We will continue to give top priority to preventing infectious diseases and ensuring the safety of employees and involved parties by following the guidance of the Health Center.
Thank you for your understanding.
4/3, 2021 103rd Anniversary
On April 3rd, 103rd Company Anniversary
The word for this year「進」means "Moving Forward"
We will grow even in this hard time with COVID-19.
4/1, 2021 23 members newly joined
On April 1st, 23 members were newly joined.
5 new graduates, the oldest is 63 years old.
We will be working together with flexibe ideas aiming to be a company which contributes to our customers.
Management Improvement Plan has been approved
Our Management Improvement Plan has been approved on February 12, Reiwa 3rd by Kansai Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry based on Article 17, Paragraph 1 of the Small and Medium-sized Businesse Management Enhancement Law. The "Management Improvement Plan" is a certified plan which has been determined with the business plan including human resource development, financial management, capita investment, etc to reinforce its management power.
We will strive to improve our customer satisfaction by fully utilize this certified knowledge.
New organization chart has been updated
The new organization chart has been updated. Moreover, the code of conduct "Act and Think" has been determiined as well. We are hiring anyone who agrees with it.
For further details, please refer to the "Recruitment."
IR Information updated 2021 (3Q)
Performance Highlight of year ending 2021 March, 3rd Quater has been released.
For details please see IR Information.
IR Information updated 2021 (2Q)
Performance Highlight of year ending 2021 March, 2nd Quater has been released.
For details please see IR Information.
Got the infection prevention declaration sticker
To reduce the burden on medical staff as much as possible,『We will do our best to support you little by little!』
We also adhere to guidelines to prevent new coronavirus infections.
Please refer to the certification sticker.
IR Information updated 2021 (1Q)
Performance Highlight of year ending 2021 March, 1st Quater has been released.
For details please see IR Information.
We support and sponsor the "Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival"
Unfortunately this year it was canceled due to the effect of coronavirus, but our company backed up in support of the Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival, "I want to make it a trademark of the vitality of the region as a trigger for activation of Osaka!" I am doing. Please check this out for details.→
Showa kako corporation promotion video
The Showa Kako Comrporation promotion video, has been updated. Click here to watch with english subtitles.
IR Information updated 2020 (4Q)
Performance Highlight of year ending 2020 March, 4th Quater has been released.
For details please see IR Information.
Company History "The Road to Public institution"
We have created a 100th anniversary with the Founder. Please see "History of public institution" in corporate history.
80th term Financial Statements
SDG`s
The SDGs, which were passed by the UN General Assembly in 2015, are required not only by countries and developing countries but also by developed countries to be tackled by private companies (instead of volunteers and donations, companies are The following is the status of our company's efforts: a business model in which earning profits also leads to improvements in society and the global environment).Also, we have created "Showa Kako's SDGS" in our CSR section, please see our efforts.
The content of the technical base (Research and Development) of the business base has been updated.
The content of the technical base (Research and Development) of the business base has been updated. With three synthetic technologies: organic synthesis technology of various reactions, inorganic synthesis technology centering on inorganic tin, and low metal technology, we are making proposals to our customers in response to their requests. We are working hard every day to help to our customers. Click here for details
Product Catalog updated
In March 10th 2020, our product catalog is updated. Please click here.
Factory Tour
In February 18th 2020, Showa Kako factory tour was held by Suita Chamber Of Commerce and Industry Group. People saw the view from the rooftop of our office building, tartaric acid plant, and inorganic tin plant. We hope people understand that our company support various industries such as food, medicine, and semiconductors with intermediates.
IR Information updated 2020 (3Q)
Performance Highlight of Year ending 2020 March, 3rd Quater has been released.
For details please see IR Information.
Mark Osaka food safety and security certification.
Subsidiary Ikaruga Dairy has acquired the 『Osaka food safety and security certification mark 』following HACCP.
”We’ll promote the visualization”
Request of dairy products to Ikaruga Dairy.
IR Information updated 2020 (2Q)
Performance Highlight of Year ending 2020 March, 2nd Quater has been released.
For details please see IR Information.
Japan International Education Support Association (JEES)
Since 2016, we have established the “Showa Kako Scholarship” as a crown scholarship by donating to the Japan International Education Support Association (JEES). In addition, we have a scholarship repayment support policy (limited to the Japan Student Services Organization) within the company, and during the period from the month after the month of joining to the month of retirement, half of the repayment amount is paid monthly as a scholarship allowance. Doing. For details, contact our administration section.
Companies promoting women’s participation.
We’ll work as a Companies promoting women’s participation.
A new action plan has been enacted and it has been registered to the promotion of women's active participation of the Ministry of Health Labor and welfare.
The 50th Suita Festival
Showa Kako and Ikaruga Milk Products participated in Suita Festival on 3rd August 2019. Please see Event Information.
Health Declaration
We made a Health Declaration. We will work not only on effort to work style reform, but also on health and enjoy work and leisure time.
IR Information updated 2020 (1Q)
Performance Highlight of Year ending 2020 March, 1st Quater has been released.
For details please see IR Information.
ifia JAPAN 2019
Showa Kako participated in the exhibition for 3days held in TOKYO BIG SIGHT. Many companies visited our booth. Thank you very much. Please see Event Information.
IR Information updated (Entire Fiscal Year 2019)
We inform annual final financial results for year ending 2019 March.
For details please see IR Information.
Participated in GAMBAssist of GAMBA OSAKA
We participated in GAMBAssist of GAMBA OSAKA to contribute to region. Our group company “IKARUGA MILK PRODUCTS” became a partner in GAMBA OSAKA. 
Employment of foreigners
The 1st Regional Exchange
Showa Kako Factory Tour!
February 23, 2019
We invited Yoshino Town Residents Association to our factory tour.
They also enjoyed view from the rooftop of the office building.
IR Information updated 2019 (3Q)
Performance Highlight of Year ending 2019 March, 3rd Quater has been released.
For details please see IR Information.
FSSC22000
Our group company Kyushu Kako acquired FSSC22000. Please check certification.
IR Information updated 2019 (2Q)
Performance Highlight of Year ending 2019 March, 2nd Quater has been released.
For details please see IR Information.
HALAL Certification
We acquired HALAL certificate. Please click HERE.
Approval acquisition status
We will continue to acquire ISO 45001 and acquire Youth Yell Certification System.
Please click here for approval acquisition status of our company and group companies.
IR Information updated 2019 (1Q)
Performance Highlight of Year ending 2019 March, 1st Quater has been released.
For details please see IR Information.
IR Information updated (Entire Fiscal Year 2018)
We inform annual final financial results for year ending 2018 March.
For details please see IR Information.
Employment and Working Environment Report Mar and Apr 2018
We updated employment and working environment report. Monthly Report in Mar and Apr 2018
Satuma Kako
Satuma Kako published in their web page about products which is from business for processing sweet potatoes last year. Please contact us if you are interested in.
The 2nd internal presentation contest
The 2nd internal presentation contest was held in March 5th, 2018.
sales assistant manager from Sales section No.2 won.
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Employment and Working Environment Report Feb, 2018
We updated employment and working environment report. Monthly Report in Feb, 2018.
November 28th, 2017
We were adopted "Osaka Research Institute of Industrial Science and Technology×The Senshu Ikeda Bank, LTD. Advanced Technology Startup Program in 2018".
Hangijutsuken(mori) No.253
Reserch subject "Development of heterocyclic functional dye material for organic solar cell" (November 28th, 2017)
Employment and Working Environment Report Jan, 2018
We updated employment and working environment report. Monthly Report in Jan, 2018
IR Information updated 2018 (3Q)
Performance Highlight of Year ending 2018 March, 3rd Quater has been released. For details please see IR Information.
IR Information updated 2018 (2Q)
Performance Highlight of Year ending 2018 March, 2nd Quater has been released.
For details please see IR Information.
IR Information updated 2018 (1Q)
Performance Highlight of Year ending 2018 March, 1st Quater has been released.
For details please see IR Information.
Employment and Working Environment Report
We start to put employment and working environment report up on our web. Monthly Report in May, 2017
IR Information updated (Entire Fiscal Year 2017)
We inform annual final financial results for year ending 2017 March.
For details please see IR Information.
IKARUGA MILK PRODUCTS
In November 25th 2016, “IKARUGA MILK PRODUCTS” which is an established diary producer in Osaka Japan became a subsidiary of Showa Kako Corporation. We will support aging society by entering dairy industry market in food and drink industry. In addition, we will have overseas development in safety and secure of Japanese dairy industry. We look forward to your continued patronage of “IKARUGA MILK PRODUCTS” in the future.
Subsidiary Company in Brazil
On 1st December 2016, we have established our subsidiary company "ShowaKakoDoBrazil” in Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil. It is our second overseas subsidiary company. We will try our best to contribute to regional, so if you have any question or trouble of business or if you need information about South America, please feel free to contact the following:
Company： Showa Kako do Brasil Ltda.
Address： Av. Manoel Afonso Ferreira, 320, Campinas/SP, ＢＲＡＺＩＬ
Tel： +55 19 3295 2798
Mobile： +55 19 99962 4646
I will greatly appreciate your further guidance and encouragement as same as Showa Kako Corporation.
ShowaKakoDoBrazil CEO: Mr. Caleb Yamamoto
Showa Kako Corporation CEO: Mr. Hironosuke Ogura
IR Information Updated 2017(3Q)
Performance Highlight of Year ending 2017 March, 3rd Quater has been released. For details please see IR Information.
IR Information Updated 2017(2Q)
Performance Highlight of Year ending 2017 March, 2nd Quater has been released. For details please see IR Information.
CSR Procurement Policy published
CSR Procurement Policy page was published. Please click here.
IR Information Updated (2017 1Q)
Performance Highlight of Year ending 2017 March, 1st Quater has been released. For details please see IR Information.
IR Information updated (Entire Fiscal Year 2016)
We inform annual final financial results for year ending 2016 March.
For details please see IR Information.
Our plant operations due to the influence of earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan on April 2016
We would like to convey our deepest sympathy to the victims of the earthquake along with our sincere wishes for the earliest recovery.
There is not any direct impact on our group company Kyusu Kako and Satuma Kako. We will decide shipping plan looking the situation. We apologize for the inconvenience to our customers and request your understanding in this matter.
Organization Chart updated
On April 1st 2016, Organization Chart has been updated to useful for our customers more efficiently. Please click here.
99th Anniversary
On April 3rd 2016, our company celebrated 99th anniversary of its foundation. We will have strong harmony with you and try our absolute best so that we can be of help. Please ask anything we might be able to help you with. ※和(wa)=harmony and Japanese culture
Our group company Satuma Kako acquired ISO22000 on Mar 4th, 2016
Including our company, three group manufacturers have acquired ISO22000.
Group company ISO information→ Satuma Kako Kyushu Kako
Uploaded how to use citric acid.
Please click here.
Taken up by KANOYA CITY PUBLIC RELATIONS
Kyushu Kako (Showa group) is taken up by its local publicity "KANOYA CITY PUBLIC RELATIONS". Please click here.
IR information updated (3Q)
Performance Highlight of Year ending 2016 March, Third Quater (3Q) Actual. For details please see IR Information.
Taken up by University Student Media
Showa Kako was taken up by University Student Media,
"Risyumeikan Style".
FI India 2015
Showa Kako India participated in the exhibition for 3days held in Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai, India. About 250 companies visited our booth. Thank you very much. Event Information.
Published in employment magazine
Our company is published in "Employment information magazine for international students Sense Vol.4". Please click HERE.
IR information updated
Performance Highlight of Year ending 2016 March, Second Quater (2Q) Actual. For details please see IR Information.
PR Video & Recruitment Information Updated
Our company and group companies’ PR video and recruitment information (with video) are updated. Please click banner to watching PR movie. Please click here to check recruitment information.
IR Information updated
Performance Highlight of Year ending 2016 March, First Quater (1Q) Actual. For details please see IR Information.
Fermented Citrus Solution - Trademarked Product
Fermented Citrus Solution manufactured by Kyushu Kako of Showa group has been approved as a trademarked product. This is useful food for your “UMAMI(flavor)”. You do not need a indication as food additive. If you have any questions, please contact us.
IR information updated
Performance Highlight of Year ending 2015 March, Entire Fiscal Year has been released. For details please see IR Information.
IR Information
Financial Statements for 75th term 2015 March is updated.
For details please see IR Information.
IR information updated
Performance Highlight of Year ending 2015 March, 3rd Quater has been released.
For details please see IR Information.
Oct 1st JAFA GMP Updated
IR information Updated
Performance Highlight of Year ending 2015 March, 2nd Quater has been released.
For details please see IR Information.
IR Information Updated
Performance Highlight of Year ending 2015 March, 1st Quater has been released.
For details please see IR Information.
New Product Catalog
To veiw and download our Product Catalog, please click HERE
If you have any query please contact us.
Exibited at "In Umaimon City Expo park" on 16th and 17th May 2014
We exibited and sold "Deru Deru Shitake(Japanese Mushrooms] and CitricAcid .
Dear Customers thank you very much for visiting our stall.
For event information please Click Here
Prize for Long Service
They were officially commended by Osaka Industrial Chemicals Association for the 48th prize of long service with the company on May 19, 2014.
Osamu Miyazaki, Toshiharu Matoba, and Mitsuyuki Kato
IR Updated
74th Term Financial Statement and Performance Highlights for the Fiscal Year Ended 2014 Updated.
Subsidary Company in India
On 1st April 2014, we have established our subsidiary company "Showa Kako India (SKI)" in India.
Whenever you come to India or Delhi, please do come and visit us.
Main purpose of establishing SKI is to conduct market research about Indian Market and the neighbouring countries, we are also providing support and consultancy to Japanese companies for establishment of subsidiary company, corporate and liaison office in India.
If you have any question or query, please feel free to contact the below:
Mr. Chirag Sachdeva
Showa Kako India Pvt. Ltd.
#1110, Pearls Best Heights-II,
Netaji Subash Place
Pitampura, Delhi-110034
http://www.showakako.co.jp/en/
Landline:011-47321023
Mobile:9717828585.
Recruitment
We have openings for Technical Factory worker, Factory manager,Technical jobs, language proficient person. If you are interested, pleasecontact the Administration Department .
Or send us your resume .
Contact Details:
Adminstration Department : 06-6384-1502
Email : kanri@showakako.co.jp
Acquisition of ISO 22000
In order to further improve the security and stability regarding quality, after the sucessful acquisition of ISO9001, ISO14000 WAC, food additive GMP,we have acquired ISO22000. In future also we will continue to aim to safe and stable supply of quality . Our Group of companies Kyushu Kako and Satsuma Kako have also started the project which aims towards the acquisition ISO22000 in next fiscal year. please click for ISO 22000 certificate
IR Updated (March 2014, Q3)
Performance Highlight of Year ending 2014 March, 3rd Quater has been released.
For details please see IR Information.
WCA update
For details please click here
IR Updated 2014(2Q)
Performance Highlight of Year ending 2014 March, 2nd Quater has been released.
For details please see IR Information.
Participated in FI Korea
All over the world 23 countries participated, and there were 143 companies booth. around 50 companies visited our booth. we want to thank everyone.Event Infortmation
IR Information Updated
IR information for the term ended March, 2013 has been published.
Director Renewal
In regular general meeting as for 73rd term,the New Directors and Auditor were approved.
There is no change in the organizational chart, but under the new system all the employees who all together once again ready for the support of customer and contributing towards the society, will be further push forward.
Organization chart
Organization Chart has been updated
The Sales Department and Logistics Department is further seprated in order to strengthen and move towards internationalization .
Moreover, the Administration Division and Sales Division of the Administrative Head Department is further combined and named as General Affairs Department.
Participated in the 5th "Nation wide Business Discussion ."
Thank you very much for your queries at Nation Wide Business Discussion. Reply to your queries will be provided by next week.
IR Updated
Performance Highlight of Year ending 2013 March, 3rd Quater has be released.
For details please see IR Information.
Acquisition of WCA (work environment assessment)
The standard of WCA is orderly recognized by the world's largest retail-trade association, step was taken with the global social compliance program (GSCP), and Achievement Award was acquired.
Television Broadcasting
The Product of the head office and a group company were introduced at the Asahi Broadcasting .
（Click Image for video）
Update IR information
Along with the completion of quarter, the financial account highlight is exhibited through IR information page.
Participated in First Business matching Fair
2012 April 24(Wed) and 25(Thurs.) it was held in my dome Osaka, 120 companies visited to our booth, 250 persons came, and it became prosperous and significant fair.
Thank you for coming.
For Details regarding Business fare please click
CPhi Trade Fare
From March 21 till March 23, at Tokyo big site CPhI pharmaceutical intermediate
For details see Intro page of Trade Fare
Newspaper Advertisement
By the corporate planning of the National Local Newspaper, careful selection of procurement site "47 Club" products advertisement is published in Mid-Day newspaper (Chunichi Shimbun) of Kyoto, Sankei, Gifu, Kobe, Nara.
For Details please check media printing page
Glimpse of Eco Festa!!
Glimpse of Eco-Festa held at Expo. 70 Commemoration Park on Nov 3rd and 4th.
Introduced by Miyroku Hasshin.
Our company has been introduced by
National Fedration of Small Business Association, Miyroku Hasshin.
Web Site renewal