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GreetingGreeting

Since our founding in 1981, I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to all of our customers, business partners, employees, and their families who have supported us over the years.

Maple’s vision is to “constantly evolve and grow, expanding our business to the world with a passionate spirit.” Since our establishment, we have procured a wide range of products and materials from around the globe, processing and distributing them to meet diverse needs. By understanding our customers’ requirements and offering Maple’s own strengths and innovations, we have dedicated ourselves to creating higher added value together with our customers.

Moving forward, all of us at Maple will continue to work together to earn the lasting trust of our customers and business partners through these activities. At the same time, by upholding our corporate philosophy of providing valuable products and services and conducting fair and sound business practices, we will remain committed to contributing to society.

It is my firm mission to ensure that Maple is not only a company that “pursues dreams” and “realizes dreams,” but also one that, through our business activities, “inspires dreams in all of our stakeholders.”

We sincerely look forward to your continued support and guidance in the years to come.

Sincerely yours,
Tsuyoshi Kataoka
Representative Director & President
Maple Inc.

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PhilosophyCorporate Philosophy

  • 01 Responsibility

    We place importance on social responsibility, trust, and the well-being of our employees.

  • 02 Contribute

    We contribute to society by continuing to provide valuable products and services that reflect the needs of the times.

  • 03 Activities

    We receive compensation corresponding to the value of our fair business practices.

HistoryHistory

  • August 1981

    Toshio Tamura founded Maple Co., Ltd. in Machida City, Tokyo.

  • May 1984

    Established the Kanazawa Plant in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa. Installed sewing machines, welders, and other processing machinery, and began the in-house production of goods.

  • January 1986

    Started import of various sewn products from neighboring Asian countries, namely South Korean, Taiwan and China.

  • September 1993

    Began import and sales of vinyl products for forklifts.

  • March 1995

    Began import and sales of metal parts for construction equipment.

  • July 1995

    Began import and sales of interior components for domestic truck manufacturers.

  • September 1995

    Established the liaison office in Shanghai, China.

  • October 2002

    Began the import and sales of plastic products for forklifts.

  • July 2005

    Toshio Tamura is appointed Chairman of the Board and Naoki Tamura is appointed President and Representative Director.

  • March 2006

    Incorporated the Shanghai liaison office as a local subsidiary and began local transactions.

  • January 2010

    Incorporated two commercial warehouses and the Kanazawa Plant to establish the Sagami Depot in Sagamihara City.

  • September 2012

    Established the Hokuriku Depot in Nomi City, Ishikawa.

  • January 2014

    Relocated the Head Office to Sagamihara City. Toshio Tamura retired as Chairman of the Board and appointed as Advisor.

  • August 2017

    Naoki Tamura retired as President and Representative Director. Hideki Tamura appointed as President and Representative Director.

  • June 2019

    Relocated Sagami Depot to Komatsu City, Ishikawa, and established the Minamikaga Depot.

  • May 2024

    Hokuriku Distribution Center (Hokuriku DC) is established in Nonoichi City by integrating Hokuriku Depot and Minamikaga Depot.

  • March 2025

    Transferred 100% of shares to Meiji Sangyo Co., Ltd., becoming a subsidiary of Meiji Sangyo Co., Ltd.
    Mr. Hideki Tamura resigned from his position as Representative Director and President and was appointed as Advisor, while Mr. Takeshi Saito was appointed as Representative Director.

  • April 2025

    Mr. Tsuyoshi Kataoka was appointed as President.

  • August 2025

    Mr. Takeshi Saito resigned from his position as Representative Director, and Mr. Tsuyoshi Kataoka was appointed as Representative Director. Mr. Hideki Tamura resigned from his position as Advisor.
    Board of Directors Establishment.