- Business
- Giken Ltd. manufactures and sells construction machinery and develops environmentally friendly construction solutions and automated underground facilities. Its main products include hydraulic pile press-in and extraction machines branded as "SILENT PILER," automatic pilers for hard soil, and press-in construction technology applied in infrastructure development such as quay wall renovations and sewer redevelopments. The company operates primarily in Japan with expanding international presence in the United States, Europe, Southeast Asia, China, and recently India, reflecting its full-scale entry into the Indian market through local collaborations. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Kochi, Japan, Giken maintains sales offices across Japan including Hokkaido, Tohoku, Chubu, Kansai, and Kyushu regions. Recent major developments include the cancellation of 1.12 million shares reducing issued shares to 27.07 million, a strategic partnership for the naming rights of the Kochi athletic stadium, adoption of new hard ground press-in methods in Indonesia, and ongoing projects such as the World Heritage-listed Dutch Canal quay wall renovation, all underscoring Giken’s focus on sustainable construction technology and international expansion. The company also actively pursues biofuel use and is advancing its product and operational capabilities with the latest financial results posted for fiscal year 2025.