Introduction from the President
Since our founding as a trading company specializing in parts and materials in 1932, we at Sanwa Materials have always valued harmony with our customers, partners, and employees – the three types of “wa” – to meet the various needs of our customers in each era.
Our product lineup has changed from metallic materials to ceramics and electronic components since our founding to the current Reiwa era. Additionally, the market is also changing from analog to digital and gasoline cars are transitioning to electric cars.
Many products were lost in the shadow of technological progress during this period. However, others that had been ignored for years came into the spotlight with a new purpose.
Connecting those products to the needs of customers and partners and presenting them to the world with a new use is also one of our missions.
As we navigate the era of IoT, CASE, SDGs, carbon neutrality and others, Sanwa Materials will continue to cherish the three “wa,” our spirit since our founding, and contribute to creating a sustainable society.
We look forward to your continued support and loyalty in the future.
Yukitaka Sotooka President
Company Policy
The Name "Sanwa" in Sanwa Materials was selected by the first president of the company, Seijiro Okabe.
The name originated from the Seventeen-Article Constitution authored by Prince Shotoku,
which reads "Article 1: Harmony (Wa) is to be valued, and an avoidance of wanton opposition is to be honored".
"Wa" with our customers
"Wa" with our suppliers
"Wa" with our employees
By combining the three "Wa's" above, the name "Sanwa" (san means three in Japanese) was formed, and thus our company policy follows these three "Wa".
Business Philosophy
- Contribute to adding more value to our customers and pursuing their satisfaction.
- Strive for harmony between the global environment and business activities to build a sustainable society.
- Bring happiness and self-realization to our employees.
Business Policy
- We aim to work closely with our customers and partners, always be in the loop in terms of technological innovations, and move forward together. While developing activities together, we will apply our technical knowledge to achieve combined solutions.
- We aim to attain the best fit and match between customers and partners.
- We aim to supply our customers with the products that they truly desire, at the quality and price that they desire, and at the desired time.
- We aim for the self-fulfillment of our employees through work by providing opportunities for
- education to enhance their talents and abilities.
- We aim to contribute to the creation of a sustainable society.
Company Summary
Company Name Sanwa Materials Co., Ltd.
Founded March 1, 1932
Established July 31, 1944
Company Board President Yukitaka Sotooka
Head Office 1-2-4, Minamishinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Capital 49 Million Yen
Annual Revenue 279 Billion Yen (March 2024)
Bank Reference MUFG Bank,Shinagawa Station Branch
Resona Bank, Omori Branch
Mizuho Bank, Shinagawa Branch
Business Distribution and sales of fine ceramics,
nonferrous metal materials, and electronic parts
Company History
March 1932 Sanwa Shokai is founded as a seller of metallic materials
July 1944 Incorporated as Sanwa Denki Kanagu Kogyou.
August 1948 Changed trading name to Sanwa Co., Ltd.
September 1959 Signed a contract with Tokyo Shibaura Denki Co.,Ltd. (now Toshiba Corp.) as the sole distributor of
metal materials, chemical products, communication equipment, and measuring equipment.
April 1998 Changed trading name to Toshiba Materials Sales Co. Ltd.
October 2003 Changed trading name to Sanwa Materials Co., Ltd.
April 2005 Acquired ISO 14001 Certification.
April 2009 Established SANWA MATERIALS(HONG KONG)CO.,LTD.
August 2013 Acquired ISO 9001 Certification.
August 2014 Invested in FD Coil Philippines, Inc.
May 2017 Cumulative sales of thermal insulation substrates exceed 100 million
October 2022 Completion of new head office building
Primary Customer
Amkor Technology Japan, Inc.
A.L.M.T. Corp.
FCL COMPONENTS LIMITED
Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Canon Electron Tubes & Devices Co., Ltd.
Kyosan Electric Manufacturing Co.,Ltd.
KYOCERA Corporation
SHIBAURA ELETEC CORPORATION
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
Shinsho Corporation
Daido Steel Co., Ltd．
Tamagawa Seiki Co., Ltd.
TSUBAKI NAKASHIMA CO., LTD.
DENSO CORPORATION
TOSHIBA CORPORATION
Toshiba Materials Co., Ltd.
TOCALO Co., Ltd.
Tokuyama Corporation
Toyota Motor Corporation
NIKKO KOGYO CO.,LTD.
NGK INSULATORS, LTD.
NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD.
Panasonic Corporation
Panasonic Switching Technologies Co., Ltd.
HIMEJI TOSHIBA E.P. Corporation
Proterial, Ltd.
Furukawa Denshi Co., Ltd.
HORIBA, Ltd.
MARUWA CO., LTD.
MITANI SHINDO CO., LTD.
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Mitsubishi Electric Mobility Corporation
Mitsubishi Materials Corporation
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Yamaha Corporation
Domestic & Global 500 Companies
Environmental Policy
Basic Principles
As a trading company specializing in the sales of special metallic materials and electronic parts, Sanwa Materials Co., Ltd. is committed to protecting the environment and biodiversity by pursuing environmentally conscious activities in all areas of its business.
Code of Conduct
- We are committed to the sales of environmentally conscious products.
- We will set environmental targets, regularly review environmental conservation activities, and make continuous improvements.
- We are committed to preventing environmental pollution by adhering to environmental regulations, agreements, etc.
- We will take the following actions to reduce the environmental burden:
- (1) Separate and reduce waste.
- (2) Promote sustainable procurement when purchasing goods, etc.
- We will thoroughly communicate the environmental policy to all employees.
- The environmental policy will be documented and released according to the demands of the public.
Yukitaka Sotooka President
Sanwa Materials Co., Ltd.
ISO 14001 Certification
Quality Policy
Basic Principles
As a trading company specializing in electronic materials and parts, Sanwa Materials Co. Ltd. will continuously dedicate itself to connecting customers and business partners and building a connected society.
Code of Conduct
- We are committed to improving customer satisfaction by building systems that can continuously provide products and services that meet customer expectations and needs.
- We will ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- We will set quality targets when implementing quality management systems, and formulate and carry out plans to achieve these targets.
- We will regularly review the quality policy in order to maintain its relevance.
- We will strive to implement our quality management system by educating our employees regarding quality goals and responsibilities.
Yukitaka Sotooka President
Sanwa Materials Co., Ltd.
ISO 9001 Certification
Basic Policy on Information Security
Sanwa Materials Co., Ltd., (hereinafter referred to as "the Company") has catered extensively to the needs of our customers and business partners as a trading company that specializes in electronic materials and parts.
In today's advanced society, we believe that it is our responsibility to protect the information assets entrusted to us by our customers and business partners, as well as our own information assets, from threats such as accidents, disasters, and crime, and we are committed to ensuring company-wide information security based on the following policy.
1. Establishment of an internal management system
The Company shall establish a management system for maintaining and improving its information security and shall periodically review the related rules and guidelines.
2. Management of information assets
The Company shall manage its information assets appropriately to ensure their confidentiality, integrity, and availability and shall strive for the safe management of its data, including the prevention of unauthorized access, leakage, loss, and damage.
3. Education and training
The Company shall provide education and training on information security to its employees to ensure thorough implementation of its information security policy and to raise their awareness regarding it.
4. Response to violations and accidents
In the event of a violation of laws or regulations, breach of contracts, or an accident related to information security, the Company shall take appropriate action and strive to prevent its recurrence.
5. Compliance with laws and regulations
The Company shall comply with all of its laws, regulations, and contractual obligations related to information security.
Yukitaka Sotooka President
Sanwa Materials Co., Ltd.
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