Since its founding in 1894 as a cotton fabric wholesaler in Japan, Kowa Group has grown into a global enterprise with more than a 120-year history. Kowa Company, Ltd., as the core of the Group, is actively engaging in various business fields including the trading of textiles, machinery, and construction materials, in addition to the manufacturing and sales of medicines, medical devices, vision units, energy saving and energy creating products.
Kowa American Corporation is part of Kowa Company Limited, one of the largest privately owned companies in Japan. Founded in 1894, Kowa produces a wide variety of products in a number of industries, including healthcare, industrial, and energy conservation. Part of the Electronics and Optics division of Kowa Company Limited, the Kowa American - Los Angeles branch was established in Torrance, CA to provide high quality sporting optics, lenses, and medical products to North and South America. Since its introduction to the American markets in 1980, Kowa American has become a brand known to the Western Hemisphere for their high quality, precision optics able to perform in even the most extreme conditions. The company's focus on leading edge technology, flexible machine technology, application software, and traditional optical technology produces a wide range of products designed to enhance the visual experience and provide vision solutions and diagnostics for all users.
Company Overview
| Company name | Kowa Company, Ltd. |
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| Founded | December 25, 1894 |
| Representative Director and President | Yoshihiro Miwa |
| Capital fund | 3,840 million yen |
| Head office | Sales Department General affairs Department 6-29, Nishiki 3-chome, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan |
| Kowa Factory No.1 | Manufacturing Unit No.1(polishing) Manufacturing Unit No.2(centering,coating) Manufacturing Unit No.3(assembly) Quality Assurance Department Development Department Production Management Department 4th Fl., Toko Bldg. 11-1 Nihonbashi-honcho 4-chome Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0023, Japan |
| Kowa Factory No.2 | Manufacturing Unit No.4(metal Processing,mold making) 20001 South Vermont Avenue Torrance, CA 90502 |
China Sales Department | KOWA China Sales Department(Nanshan District, Shenzhen,China) Room 309, Building 1，Zhuguang Innovation Science Park, Zhuguang Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen China：(+86) 13006699017 Overseas：(+86) 18002540712 Tel：0755-86657548 Fax:0755-86657548 |
Business Area
【Trading】
Import / Export, Intermediate Trade, and Domestic Sales of Textile, Machinery, Construction Materials, Chemicals, and Commodities
【Manufacturing】
R&D and manufacture of OTC , prescription drugs, and medical devices;
manufacture / sales of FA and security vision units, robot system integrator business, hardware R&D of lenses and cameras, software R&D of system, embedded systems and AI, sales of energy saving and energy creating solutions, construction and sales of environmentally friendly architecture.
Management Philosophy
Since its founding, KOWA has contributed to the development of a safe and secure society through the manufacture and sale of CCTV lenses.
In order to clarify our approach as a company and further develop our business, we have established the following management philosophy:
KOWA’s philosophy is “quality comes first”.
Exceptional quality and performance is more important than anything else.
We will deliver high-performance and quality lenses to our customers with confidence.
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- High-speed polishing machine
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- Lens centering machine
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- Vacuum deposition machine
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- Die
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- Product assembly
Division Highlights
Ophthalmic Diagnostics:
Kowa American Corporation's ophthalmic diagnostic products set clinical standards for diagnosis in a wide range of ophthalmic conditions and provide simple-to-use solutions for eye care providers. Kowa American Corporation offers a broad range of diagnostic tools to assist healthcare professionals in diagnosing and tracking the onset of diseases of the eye thus allowing healthcare professionals to put their patients' needs first. Kowa products deliver meaningful clinical results that help optimize clinic workflows and provide the utmost patient care to the highest industry standards while still being a cost effective solution for every practice.
Sporting Optics:
Kowa American offers an extensive line of binoculars, spotting scopes, telephoto lenses, and digiscoping equipment that excels in even the most rugged conditions. Kowa scopes and binoculars are available in a wide range of magnifications and sizes thus ensuring there is a Kowa product perfectly designed for every user's needs in any kind of activity. Kowa is particularly proud of the craftsmanship it takes to create the custom PROMINAR fluorite crystal lenses offered in our high performance models. The crystal is grown from scratch and then handcrafted to ensure the lenses provide the highest level of optical performance. Our dedication to quality made Kowa Sporting Optics a beloved brand from birders to hunters to stargazers.
CCTV and Machine Vision:
Kowa American is one of the leading manufacturers of high quality lenses for a wide range of applications including CCTV, machine vision, cinematography, aerospace, and robotics. We offer an extensive line of lenses capable of capturing the clearest images even in adverse conditions. Kowa American is also proud to offer customizable lens solutions if any customer's project requires specifications outside of our line of products. No matter the situation, Kowa American can provide the perfect lens to fit your needs.
Product Quality and Environmental Initiatives
Since its founding, KOWA has contributed to the development of a safe and secure society through the manufacture and sale of CCTV lenses.
In order to clarify our approach as a company and further develop our business, we have established the following management philosophy:
KOWA’s philosophy is “quality comes first”.
Exceptional quality and performance is more important than anything else.
We will deliver high-performance and quality lenses to our customers with confidence.
