The story of Shinano Kenshi began in 1918, when Yukinori Kaneko established Shinano Spun Silk Spinning Co. Ltd. At the time, industrialized silk production was considered a high-tech industry. Over the years, the company added additional services and explored other industrial markets to keep pace with a changing world.
In 1962, the company established an Electrical Department primarily for the manufacturer of small precision motors. In the early 1970’s, they introduced fan motors for air conditioning machines, gear motors for copying machines, and produced electronic equipment. In 1973, the company changed its name to Shinano Kenshi, Co., Ltd. to reflect a more diverse product offering and marked the ongoing evolution of the company’s expansion and globalization.
Today Shinano Kenshi products include precision electric motors, industrial system equipment, and life assistive technologies. Offices and manufacturing centers are located in the United States, Japan, Hong Kong, China, Belgium, and Thailand.