{"id":18,"date":"2022-07-18T06:05:52","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T06:05:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/maple.look-upgrade.com\/?page_id=18"},"modified":"2026-10-22T03:09:16","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T03:09:16","slug":"history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.maple-ltd.com\/en\/history\/","title":{"rendered":"Greeting and Company History"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Greeting<\/span>Greeting<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Since our founding in 1981, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to our valued customers, suppliers, logistics partners, as well as our employees and their families, who have supported Maple over the years.<\/p>\n

Maple\u2019s vision is to “constantly evolve and grow, expanding our business globally with a passionate spirit.” Since our inception, we have procured a wide range of products and materials from around the world, processing and distributing them to our clients. By accurately capturing customer needs and delivering value that only Maple can offer, we have engaged in business activities to co-create even higher added value. Moving forward, all of our employees will continue to do our utmost to earn and maintain your trust.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, in order to realize happiness based on responsibility and trust\u2014our corporate philosophy\u2014we will continue to contribute to society by providing valuable products and services, as well as practicing fair business activities.<\/p>\n

We aim not only to remain a company that \u201cdreams\u201d and \u201crealizes dreams,\u201d but also to be an organization that continues to run powerfully toward the future.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\tWe sincerely ask for your continued support and guidance in the years to come.\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\tSincerely yours,
\n\t\t\t\t\tTakanobu Minai
\n\t\t\t\t\tRepresentative Director & President
\n\t\t\t\t\tMaple Inc.\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Philosophy<\/span>Corporate Philosophy<\/span><\/h2>\n
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  • \n\t\t\t\t\t01<\/span>
    \n\t\t\t\t\tResponsibility<\/span><\/p>\n

    We place importance on social responsibility, trust, and the well-being of our employees.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  • \n\t\t\t\t\t02<\/span>
    \n\t\t\t\t\tContribute<\/span><\/p>\n

    We contribute to society by continuing to provide valuable products and services that reflect the needs of the times. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  • \n\t\t\t\t\t03<\/span>
    \n\t\t\t\t\tActivities<\/span><\/p>\n

    We receive compensation corresponding to the value of our fair business practices. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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    History<\/span>History<\/span><\/h2>\n
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    • \n\t\t\t\t\tAugust 1981<\/span><\/p>\n

      Toshio Tamura founded Maple Co., Ltd. in Machida City, Tokyo.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    • \n\t\t\t\t\tMay 1984<\/span><\/p>\n

      Established the Kanazawa Plant in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa. Installed sewing machines, welders, and other processing machinery, and began the in-house production of goods.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    • \n\t\t\t\t\tJanuary 1986<\/span><\/p>\n

      Started import of various sewn products from neighboring Asian countries, namely South Korean, Taiwan and China.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    • \n\t\t\t\t\tSeptember 1993<\/span><\/p>\n

      Began import and sales of vinyl products for forklifts.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    • \n\t\t\t\t\tMarch 1995<\/span><\/p>\n

      Began import and sales of metal parts for construction equipment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    • \n\t\t\t\t\tJuly 1995<\/span><\/p>\n

      Began import and sales of interior components for domestic truck manufacturers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    • \n\t\t\t\t\tSeptember 1995<\/span><\/p>\n

      Established the liaison office in Shanghai, China.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    • \n\t\t\t\t\tOctober 2002<\/span><\/p>\n

      Began the import and sales of plastic products for forklifts. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    • \n\t\t\t\t\tJuly 2005<\/span><\/p>\n

      Toshio Tamura is appointed Chairman of the Board and Naoki Tamura is appointed President and Representative Director.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    • \n\t\t\t\t\tMarch 2006<\/span><\/p>\n

      Incorporated the Shanghai liaison office as a local subsidiary and began local transactions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    • \n\t\t\t\t\tJanuary 2010<\/span><\/p>\n

      Incorporated two commercial warehouses and the Kanazawa Plant to establish the Sagami Depot in Sagamihara City.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    • \n\t\t\t\t\tSeptember 2012<\/span><\/p>\n

      Established the Hokuriku Depot in Nomi City, Ishikawa.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    • \n\t\t\t\t\tJanuary 2014<\/span><\/p>\n

      Relocated the Head Office to Sagamihara City. Toshio Tamura retired as Chairman of the Board and appointed as Advisor.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    • \n\t\t\t\t\tAugust 2017<\/span><\/p>\n

      Naoki Tamura retired as President and Representative Director. Hideki Tamura appointed as President and Representative Director.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    • \n\t\t\t\t\tJune 2019<\/span><\/p>\n

      Relocated Sagami Depot to Komatsu City, Ishikawa, and established the Minamikaga Depot.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    • \n\t\t\t\t\tMay 2024 <\/span><\/p>\n

      Hokuriku Distribution Center (Hokuriku DC) is established in Nonoichi City by integrating Hokuriku Depot and Minamikaga Depot.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    • \n\t\t\t\t\tMarch 2025 <\/span><\/p>\n

      Transferred 100% of shares to Meiji Sangyo Co., Ltd., becoming a subsidiary of Meiji Sangyo Co., Ltd.
      \n 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.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    • \n\t\t\t\t\tApril 2025 <\/span><\/p>\n

      Mr. Tsuyoshi Kataoka was appointed as President.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    • \n\t\t\t\t\tAugust 2025 <\/span><\/p>\n

      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.
      \n Board of Directors Establishment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    • \n\t\t\t\t\tAugust 2026 <\/span><\/p>\n

      Mr. Tsuyoshi Kataoka resigned from his position as Representative Director and President, and Mr. Takanobu Minai was appointed as Representative Director and President.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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