Always Looking 100 Steps Ahead
Always Looking 100 Steps Ahead
Nearly a century and a half ago in 1872, Kumanoya began importing Western paints at a time when only natural dyes and pigments were available in Japan. We were among the first to realize that paints could be used not only to apply color, but through the power of chemistry could also function to prevent rust and corrosion. At the time, the word for "paint" (toryou) did not even exist in Japan, and Kumanoya was the first to use it. Ourperspective in looking far ahead while at the same time maintaining a broad field of view has remained the same ever since our founding. With our ability to find accurate solutions to problems, we have continued to give paints new functions as we paint over conventional ideas. Different paint types are used depending on the material, and the functions required of a paint also depend on the location and conditions where it is used. Consideration must also be given to the surrounding environment. It is the mission of Kumanoya to consider and identify all these factors, and apply our power of imagination and creativity to provide proposals that exceed the customers' expectations. In all areas, including the future, the places where our customers’ products are used, the factors that affect these products, and the effects that these products have, we will continue to always look 100 steps ahead.

Profile

We provide state-of-the-art optimal solutions by variety of coating products for material protection and surface treatment.
Name KUMANOYA CORPORATION
Founded January 1872
Address 4-5-12 Nihombashi-honcho, Chuo,
Tokyo 103-0023
Capital 62.3 million yen
Representative Takamichi Naka, Chairman & President
Employees 35 (as of March 2024)
Main banks Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Mizuho Bank, Ltd., MUFG Bank, Ltd.
Affiliated industry
organizations
Japan Paint Commerce Association
KUMANOYA CORPORATION

Trademark
The new logo mark that was created in June 2015 features a symbolic design of the "K" from Kumanoya, in dark blue color, symbolizing history and traditions, combined with a rich red color suggesting advancement and innovation. The iconic bear of our trademark expresses the company's approach of always pushing to the forefront of the times with a solid business footing.
Trademark

Offices

Tokyo 4-5-12 Nihombashi-honcho, Chuo, Tokyo 103-0023
Tel: +81-3-3231-5240 Fax: +81-3-3231-5293
Kitakanto NKC Bldg. 502, 1-2-43 Jonan, Mito, Ibaraki 310-0803
Tel: +81-29-215-9521 Fax: +81-29-215-9522
Kuki 23-1 Shobucho Showanuma, Kuki, Saitama 346-0101
Tel: +81-480-38-6051 Fax: +81-480-38-6052
Kimitsu NS Keiyokimitsu Bldg. 208 1-3-3 Takayanagi, Kisarazu, Chiba 299-1144
Tel: +81-439-29-5561 Fax: +81-439-29-5562
Meishin Links Bldg. 3F 19-10 Nishinosho, Otsu, Shiga 525-0818
Tel: +81-77-548-8666 Fax: +81-77-548-8667
Hiroshima Aphrodite 301 2-14 Kinyacho, Hiroshima Minami-ku, Hiroshima 737-0004
Tel: +81-82-567-4200 Fax: +81-82-567-4211
Yangon
(Myanmar)
Kumanoya KTM Co.,Ltd.
Building-2 Room001, Mingalar Sin Min Housing, Ahlone T/S,Yangon, Myanmar C/O
Kyaw Two Marine Co., Ltd,
California
(United States of America)
Kumanoya, Inc.
20406 Earl St. Torrence, CA 90503
Phnom Penh
(Kingdom of Cambodia)
KUMANOYA(CAMBODIA) CO., LTD.
Housing/Building No.199 Saknika Apartment Zone Apartment Zone E,
Street/Road No.13, Tonle Basak, Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh. Cambodia

Distribution centers

Distribution centers
East Japan Distribution Center
/ Laboratory

23-1 Shobucho Showanuma,
Kuki, Saitama 346-0101
Tel: +81-480-38-6051
Fax: +81-480-38-6052
West Japan Distribution Center
6-2-10 Aga-minami, Kure,
Hiroshima 737-0004
Tel: +81-823-36-5105
Fax: +81-823-74-2101

History

During the 150 years since our founding, Kumanoya has traveled the long road of our history together with our customers. We have gained experience and expertise, and brought new functions and value into being. We will continue to paint over conventional ideas as we travel into the future.
1872
Naka Manbe Shoten (predecessor of Kumanoya)
was founded.
1915
The partnership firm was founded.
January 1934
The joint-stock company was founded.
May 1968
Capital reached 19.8 million yen.
pril 1969
The Sales Division (KUMANOYA CORPORATION) and Real Estate Division (Hongin Co., Ltd.) became separate companies.
April 1992
Event held to commemorate the 120th Anniversary of Kumanoya.
June 2014
Kumanoya became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hongin.
June 2015
Hongin absorbed and merged with Kumanoya, adopting "KUMANOYA CORPORATION" as the company name and creating a new logo mark.
April 2016
The East Japan and West Japan Distribution Centers were established to improve logistics functions.
The Meishin Office and Overseas Sales Division
were created to strengthen sales capabilities.
June 2016
Capital reached 39.80 million yen as a result of the 2015 merger.
December 2016
Established local subsidiary Kumanoya KTM Co., Ltd. in Yangon, Myanmar.
December 2017
Capital 62.3million yen.
August 2020
Established local subsidiary Kumanoya, Inc. in California, USA.
February 2022
Established local subsidiary Kumanoya (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. in Phnom Penh, capital of the Kingdom of Cambodia.

Majorcustomers

Japan

Government

Japan (Ground,Maritime,Air)Self Defense Force

Steel

NIPPON STEEL
NIPPON STEEL METAL PRODUCTS
NIPPON STEEL COATED SHEET
TOKAI COLOR
Daido Steel
Nikken Kougyo
IHI Construction Materials
JFE Steel
JFE Galvanizing & Coating
JFE Wing
JFE Container
Nippon Chuzo
Sanwa Tekki
Metal One

Shipbuilding

Japan Marine United
JMU AMTEC
KANDA DOCK
Nakatani Shipbuilding
KEGOYA DOCK

Heavy industry

IHI
IHI Infrastructure Systems
IHI Construction Service
Voith IHI Paper Technology
SUBARU
Kawasaki Heavy Industries
JFE Engineering

Electrical equipment

Hitachi
Hitachi Building Systems
Hitachi Global Life Solutions
Hitachi-GE Nuclear Energy
Hitachi-Johnson Controls Air Conditioning
Hitachi Nico Transmission
Hitachi High-Tech
Hitachi High-Tech Nexus
Hitachi Power Solutions
Hitachi Construction Machinery
Hitachi Industrial Products
Hitachi Kokusai Electric
Maxell
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions
TMEIC
NEC
NEC Network and Sensor Systems
NEC Platforms
NEC Facilities
NEC Management Partner
Nippon Avionics
Meidensha
Meiden System Manufacturing
Meiden Kiden Kogyo
Kofu Meidensha Electric Mfg.
Meiden Engineering
Yokogawa Electric
Yokogawa Manufacturing
Yokogawa Test & Measurement
Fuji Electric
Fuji Electric FA Components & Systems
Koito Electric Industries
IWASAKI ELECTRIC

Aerospace

IHI
IHI Aerospace
IHI Aero Manufacturing
IHI Jet Service
NEC Space Technologies

Shipping

MOL Sunflower
K&J Ship Management
P&F Marine
SEACREST
SEALYNX SHIPMANAGEMENT
SHIRAISHI KAIUN
IHARA KAIUN
YAEGAKI SENPAKU
KOYO KAIKO
Ryusho Kisen
TOEI KISEN
RIKI KAIUN
SHIMAZAKI KAIUN
Hopeful Marine
SANYO SHOSEN
SHINOMIYA TANKER

Machinery

SHIBAURA MACHINE
IHI Rotating Machinery Engineering
IHI Transport Machinery
MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES COMPRESSOR
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Machinery Technology
Mitsui Seiki Kogyo
Asahi Sunac
Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems
Fuji Manufacturing
Anest Iwata
Parker Engineering
Primetals Technologies Japan

Chemicals

Asahi Kasei
Edogawa Gosei
Oshima Kogyo
Ohashi Chemical Industries
Okitsumo
Kansai Paint
KYOCERA
Kuboko Paint
SANSAIKAKO
Sunday Paint
Sika Japan
Resonac
NCK
Shinto Paint
Sumiron
Somay-Q Technology
SOCOMORE Japan
Daishin Chemical
Daizo
Daido
DAI NIPPON TORYO
Taiho Chemical Industry
Daiho Paint
Taiyo Toryo
Taseto
Chugoku Marine Paints
Tokyo Paint
TOYOCHEM
Toyo-Morton
Natoco
NOF
NiGK
Nitto Chemical
Nihon Tokushu Toryo
Nihon Parkerizing
Nippon Paint
Nekken Chemical Industry
Higashi Nippon Toryo
Mizutani Paint
Musashi Paint
Musashino Chemical Laboratory
Meiden Chemical
Merck Performance Materials
Roval
Rock Paint

Transportation

ANA Narita Airport Services
MRO Japan
Tobu Railway
Keisei Electric Railway
Keisei Bus

Electricity and gas

TOKYO GAS NETWORK

Paints

Nakamura Painting
KUBOI Coating Works
SANYA COATING

Other fields

MITSUI-SOKO EXPRESS
MOL Logistics(Japan)
Japan Freight Railway Chugoku Logistics Company
YAMATO TRANSPORT
DAIKURE KOSAN
Hiroshima Metal & Machinery
NGK ADREC
PLUS
Yokohama Industrial Products Japan
Yoshimoto Pole
NIKKEN

Trading companies

Itochu Plastics
Ohtsuka Brush Mfg.
Shinwasangyo
TOYOTSU ENERGY
NIPPON STEEL TRADING
Mitsubishi
Meiwa
HIPUS
Watanabe chemical








 
Overseas

China

Yokogawa Electric China

Korea

KT Marine

Indonesia

PT. Yokogawa Manufacturing Batam

Cambodia

RMA Automotive (Cambodia)

Kenya

CMC motor

Singapore

Yokogawa Electric Asia
YUSHI-SEIHIN

Thailand

CCI AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS
KONY SUNRISE TRADING
SIKA(THAILAND)
Sim GS Battery

Malaysia

Meiden Metal Engineering (Meidensha)

Myanmar

Capital Motor
GOSHU-A1 ECO BUSINESS
Hitachi Soe Electric & Machinery
KYAW TWO MARINE
SUZUKI THILAWA MOTOR
TAN CHONG MOTOR(MYANMAR)
Toyota Myanmar
TODA CORPORATION Yangon Branch Office
Super Seven Stars Motors Industry
Shwe Daehan Motor

USA

Carboline(Japan Carboline)
Cortec
J-Exim
LORD(LORD Japan)
NORDSON
PANTHEON CHEMICAL
PPG Industries (PPG PMC Japan)

The Netherlands

Akzo Nobel
Blygold

Norway

Jotun