- CEO
- Kenji Morita
- Full Time Employees
- 2,252
- Sector
- Producer manufacturing
- Industry
- Miscellaneous manufacturing
- Address
- Gotanda JP Building, 4F, 8-4-13 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku Tokyo TY Japan 141-0031
- IPO Date
- May 16, 1949
- Business
- FUJIKURA COMPOSITES Inc. engages primarily in the manufacturing and sales of composite materials and products utilized across diverse industries including automotive, sporting goods, industrial equipment, power generation, and medical fields. Core products include carbon composite golf shafts under brands like "VENTUS" and "SPEEDER NX"; automotive functional parts such as engine components and industrial machine parts; semiconductor and liquid crystal manufacturing equipment components including high-precision anti-vibration tables; energy-related materials for power generation, transmission, and storage; and lifesaving equipment such as inflatable life rafts and evacuation chutes. The company also produces functional composite parts for railroads and various industrial applications. Operating globally, its key geographic markets include Japan, the United States, and Europe, with manufacturing bases including the Odaka Plant in Fukushima Prefecture. Founded in 1917 and headquartered in Tokyo, FUJIKURA COMPOSITES underwent a name change in 2019 to reflect its strategic focus on composite technologies beyond rubber.
Recent major developments include the launch and sales expansion of advanced carbon golf shafts like the "VENTUS" and "SPEEDER NX" series which have significantly contributed to profitability, especially in the global golf shaft market where the company holds a competitive leadership position. In 2025, the company implemented operational enhancements including relocating control equipment production to the newly upgraded Odaka Plant equipped for temperature-controlled precision manufacturing and anti-vibration product assembly critical for semiconductor industries. The plant also incorporates carbon-neutral initiatives such as solar power generation and the use of CO2-free electricity. Strategically, FUJIKURA COMPOSITES is advancing its Seventh Medium-Term Management Plan "Accelerate X" beginning in FY2025, focused on accelerating transformation through strategic partnerships, exploring mergers and acquisitions domestically and internationally, and expanding shareholder returns including share buybacks and stock-based compensation expansions. The company's sporting goods segment, particularly golf shafts, now accounts for the majority of profits, underscoring its strategic shift toward high-growth product lines.
Overall, FUJIKURA COMPOSITES operates in multiple segments including sporting goods, automotive parts, semiconductor equipment components, energy materials, and lifesaving products, serving both industrial and consumer markets with emphasis on technological innovation, precision manufacturing, and sustainability initiatives. It continues to pursue growth through targeted investments in product development and operational excellence across its global manufacturing and sales network.