Okamoto is constantly growing and looking towards the future. Okamoto was formed from the merger of four companies: Nippon Gum Industries,Ltd., Riken Rubber Co.,Ltd.,and Okamoto Rubber Co., Ltd., with our present name being adopted shortly after the merger. Okamoto is a cohesive and dynamic esterpise comprised of the ideas and techologies of each of the above companies. More than 70 years since its foundation, after a long history in the 20th century Okamoto continues to grow by leaps and bounds in 21st century.
About Us
OVERVIEW
Okamoto Industries, Inc.
HISTORY
History of OKAMOTO
Okamoto Rubber co.,ltd - Januari 1934
Established with capital of 50,000 yen at Togoshi-cho in Ebara-ku, Tokyo (currently Hiratsuka in Shinagawa-ku)
as Nippon Gum Industries Co., Ltd., manufacturer
of rubberized fabrics and raincoats.
Nippon Riken Rubber Co., Ltd. - Februari 1958
After merging with Riken Rubber Co., Ltd., the reborn company acquired the trading name Nippon Riken Rubber Co., Ltd. Capital 110 million yen. Riken Rubber Co., Ltd headquarters and factory at Kamiya in Kita-ku became known as the “Tokyo factory.”
Okamoto Riken Rubber Co., Ltd - Februari 1968
After merging with Okamoto Rubber Co., Ltd., the company changed its trading name once more to Okamoto Riken Rubber Co., Ltd. Capital 1.99 billion yen.
Okamoto Industries, Inc. - Oktober 1985
A further change of trading name saw Okamoto Riken Rubber Co., Ltd. shortened to Okamoto Inc.
MILESTONE
January
The company was established with capital of 50,000 yen as Japan Rubber Industryin Tokyo. We started manufacturing rubberized clothes and raincoats.
Founders, Minosuke Okamoto and Amihei Tsuge
Ebara Factory (picture taken around 1954)
February
Started manufacturing and selling male Latex condoms as Okamoto Rubber Industries in Tokyo
Okamoto Rubber Industries workers near the Factory in Mukojima.
Well known condom brand since postwar until present "SKINLESS SKIN"
