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WHO WE ARE

A trading company specializing in valves since 1880

Yoneda Shoten is a trading company founded in 1880, specializing in valves.
Our company has been in business for 130 years,
We have built up our coating technology and supply chain while quickly responding to the needs of all types of valves.

We are contributing to building a prosperous society through valves.

HISTORY

History of Yoneda Shoten

Yoneda Shoten has overcome more than 130 years of hard times as a trading company.
We operate with the trust of our customers and business partners, the trust within our company, and our company motto of sincerity and gratitude.

We will continue to follow the teachings of our predecessors, always thinking and acting from the perspective of others.
We are committed to keeping track of the rapidly changing times, and to making changes in a flexible manner.

Meiji era(1868-1912)
September 17, 1880
Founded as Osaka Wire Mesh Shop
Founded on September 17 as Osaka Wire Mesh Shop by Yonetaro Yoneda at 6-chome, Namba Shinchi, Osaka.
44年
Separation and  relocation to Kobe Sannomiya 1-chome
In 1911, the head office was moved to Kobe Sannomiya Center Street as Kobe Inoue Store.
Showa era (1926-1989)
Mar. 2, 1936
Yasuo Yoneda was appointed as Representative Partner.
Reorganized as a limited liability company, Kobe Inoue Store, with Yasuo Yoneda as the second representative.
Feb. 13, 1942
Name changed to Inoue Ironworks, an unlimited partnership
Renamed Inoue Ironworks, an unlimited partnership, and became a military cooperative factory.
August 15, 1945 
Company name changed to Kobe Inoue Ironworks
Kobe Inoue Ironworks reorganized as an unlimited partnership and renamed Yoneda Shoten for the Trading Department and Kobe Inoue Ironworks for the Ironworks Department.
36年
Moved to Nada-ku, Kobe
Company building  moved from Ikuta-ku, Kobe to Nada-ku, Kobe.
January 1, 1961
Shiro Yoneda was appointed as Representative Partner.
Yoneda Shoten was reorganized as an unlimited partnership with a capital of 1 million yen, and Shiro Yoneda was appointed as representative director.
April 1, 1978
Capital increased to 10 million yen
January 1, 1984
Shoji Yoneda was appointed as Representative Employee.
Shoji Yoneda was appointed as Representative Partner.
Heisei era (1989-2019 )
January 17, 1995
The head office building and warehouse got destroyed
Headquarters building and warehouse were completely destroyed by the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake.
April 9, 1996
Reconstruction of head office building and warehouse
Reconstruction of head office building and warehouse Full restoration of operations.
March 2010
Paint booths and paint storage facilities installed
Paint booths and paint storage facilities were installed in the warehouse to expand operations.
Dec, 2010
Established 50 years Established 130 years
April 2, 2013
Reorganized as Yoneda Shoten Co.
April 2, 2014
Yasuhiko Yoneda was appointed as Representative Director.
December 15, 2015
Tokyo office opened
March 2019
Consolidated office in Kobe
April 2019
Acquired ISO 9001 Certification

PHILOSOPHY

Philosophy of Yoneda Shoten
1

We are always aware that we exist as a member of society, and we will move forward steadily, one step at a time, with "sincerity and gratitude" as our creed so that we can fulfill our corporate social responsibility.

2

We will continue to make daily efforts to satisfy our customers and prosper our business partners so that we can grow together.

3

We all strive to be creative in our efforts to improve the health and lives of our employees and their families.

4

Employees are encouraged to constantly improve themselves, and the company backs them up through education and training, aiming to enhance the value of the entire company as a group of professionals.

MISSION

Mission of Yoneda Shoten
1
Integrity

Through our extensive global network, we aim to create a system that can respond promptly to all valve-related needs.

2
Expertise

We have a high level of expertise and know-how to meet the advanced needs required for valve systems, such as functionality and durability.

3
Augmentability

We have the scalability to propose solutions to diverse needs by leveraging not only our core technologies but also peripheral technologies.

VISION

Yoneda Shoten's Goal

To make your business
successful

Yasuhiko Yoneda, Representative Director, Yoneda Shoten Co.

We believe that the main reason Yoneda Shoten Co., Ltd. has been able to overcome difficult times for more than 130 years is the trust we have built with our customers and business partners, the trust we have built within the company, and the fact that we always keep in mind, our company motto, "Sincerity and Gratitude"
We always focus on what we want to do for them, not how we want them to think of us.
We have been taught by our predecessors to always be aware of the other party's point of view.
One example of this is the "painting of products," which was started in response to the needs of our customers.
We believe that by providing full support for tasks that would be difficult or cost-prohibitive for suppliers, we can achieve both benefits for customers and suppliers.

HISTORY

Name of company Yoneda Shoten Co.
Establishment September 17, 1880
Establishment December 22, 1960
Representative director (i.e. someone chosen by the board of directors from among the directors to actually represent the company) Yasuhiko Yoneda
Office Locations
■Head Office

7-29 Ajido-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture

TEL:078-881-0881

■Warehouse

7-4 Ajido-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture

TEL:078-881-9288

■Abu Dhabi Office

P.O. Box 48576, Abu Dhabi, UAE 52nd Floor, unit 5210 In Falcor Engineering & Contracting Service

Phone: +971 2 634 25 55

■Cairo Office

9 Abd-El Aziz Gaweesh St, Lebanon Sq, Cairo, Egypt In TECHNOSERVE For Industrial Supplies&Services

Tel:+20233464400

Number of Employees 16名
Capital stock 10 million yen
Main Banks Himeji Shinkin Bank, Mizuho Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Mizuho Trust & Banking, Iyo Bank
Services handled Sales and repair of piping equipment, manufacture and sales of various types of wire mesh, filters, flues, and shakers