History
1927-1999
1927
Okura Iron Works was founded by Genjiro Okura as the first president, in Befu village (Befu-cho, Kakogawa city, Hyogo).
1938
The factory was constructed at president site, with improved facilities (Noguchi-cho, Kakogawa city).
1955
Gravity conveyor "Corocon Carrier" and "Flowrack" were released.
You can listen to the commercial songs used by our company in the early 1950s.
The birth of the "Corocon Carrier" sparks a revolution in the logistics industry
1960
Okura Yusoki Co., Ltd. was established.
1962
Genjiro Okura received the Yellow Ribbon Medal.
1963
Gravity conveyor "Free Curve Conveyor" was released.
1964
Okura Yusoki entered into a technical partnership with FMC Corporation of the United States and produced Japan's first "palletizer".
1968
The company Japanese name has changed to Okura Yusoki Co., Ltd.
Genjiro Okura was awarded the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Fourth Class.
1969
Norio Okura, current Chairman, appointed President.
"Truck Loader" was developed and launched.
1971
Okura Service Co., Ltd., a maintenance business company, was established.
1978
Introduced new "Uni-con" conveyor series, for light to mid-weight cargo.
1980
Entered into a technical partnership with Kettner GmbH of Germany and released the first palletizing robot, "Robot 1."
1981
"Cartesian coordinate type robot palletizer" was released.
1982
"Belcon Mini", lightweight conveyor was released.
"High Speed Sorter", automatic sorting system was launched.
1984
Received the Science and Technology Agency Director-General's Award for the development and contribution of the palletizer.
"Articulated Robot Palletizer A Series" was launched.
"Pick Teacher System", digital picking device was released.
1986
Completed construction of Miki Plant (currently Miki Plant Ⅰ)
1987
Established the corporate philosophy "We create a flow of value".
Released "Jabcon", lightweight conveyor.
Released "Carbel Sorter", automatic sorting machine.
1988
Introduced "Uni Sorter", a high-capacity sorting system for boxes.
1989
Norio Okura received the Blue Ribbon Medal
Established Okura Flexible Automation Systems (OFAS), a local corporation in Singapore.
1992
Established OFAS Malaysia, a subsidiary of OFAS Singapore.
1996
Established Columbia/Okura L.L.C., through joint venture with Columbia Machine (U.S.A).
Gravity conveyor "Corocon Mini" wins "Good Design Award"
1997
Established stainless steel drive conveyor for medium loads "Cool Conveyor".
1998
President Norio Okura promoted to Chairman, and Vice President Ryoichi Okura promoted to President.
Completed construction of Kakogawa East Plant.
1999
Acquired certification under "ISO 9001"an international quality control standard for all business locations and affiliated companies.
2000-2009
2001
Kakogawa East Plant obtains ISO14001 environmental management system certification.
2003
Released Palletizer "PHC80S"
Established OFAS Shanghai a subsidiary of OFAS Singapore.
2005
Released the resin chain conveyor "Okura Carry Line"
Introduced the "PHC100S", a super high-capacity palletizer for boxes.
2006
Launched selling "Disk Sorter", an automatic sorting system.
2007
Received the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award for the development and contribution of the Uni Sorter.
2009
Light-duty conveyors "Belcon Mini III", "Jabcon II" and "Pick-a-toru series" light-based picking system, were introduced.
From 2010
2010
Established OFAS Jiaxing, first Okura group's overseas factory.
2011
Released "Fine Conveyor II", light-duty conveyor.
Ryoichi Okura received the Yellow Ribbon Medal.
2014
Released "Cool Conveyor II", stainless steel conveyor.
Solar power generation began at the Head Office Factory and Kakogawa Higashi Factory.
2015
"Ai1800 series robot palletizers" were introduced.
"TRUE Okura", a joint venture of OFAS Singapore and THAI RUNG UNITED ENGINEERING(TRUE) was established.
2016
"Unicon V", case handling conveyors were released.
"Ai700 series robot palletizers" were released.
"PTI picking system" was released.
PTI System
2017
90th anniversary of Okura Yusoki Co Ltd.
"PHC80L" a high-capacity palletizer for cases and Cross Belt Sorter for medium-sized cargo were launched.
PHC80L
2018
Launched "HASS+ (Plus)" hands-free sorting system and "MIX", sliding type diverter for small items.
The LED sorting device "PTI System" won the "Japan MH Grand Prize Special Award" from the Japan MH Association.
Sliding branching device for small items
2019
Launched the compact type of pallet automatic loading equipment, "Truck Loader".
Launched operation of Miki Plant Ⅱ"
Miki Plant Ⅱ
2020
Released the easy-to-use accumulation conveyor "VXM".
Kakogawa Higashi Factory showroom was renovated.
Kakogawa Higashi Plant Showroom
2021
Completed construction of Okura Yusoki Corporate Headquarters founding in Kakogawa.
Released 6-axis robot "Mixed Palletizing System".
Exterior of the new head office building
2022
Began a sales partnership with EXOTEC and released "Skypod".
Skypod
2023
Launched "Compact Truck Loader TL-2P," an automatic pallet loading device for trucks.
Track loader
2024
Released "OKURUN®", autonomous transport robot.
Sales partnership with Universal Robots begins, and "EasyPAL®" is launched.
Released" Random Easy Opener", cardboard case opening system.
OKURUN®