Company Profile
GREETING
We, Shibuya Optical Co., Ltd. as one of the pioneers of optical components and
instruments manufacturer, have been continuously in supplying variety products to our clients; meantime,
we always keep a keen eye on “Good communication” with our customers. Offering good service may
cultivate a valuable relationship of trust that is what we believe in.
Now, based on our rich experience in producing optical products, we are taking a new step toward meeting
various needs with our advanced technical system. Thanks to the tremendous support of our users, we will
keep our business growth and achieve much more fruitful results in the optical field.
SHIBUYA OPTICAL CO.,LTD
Seiichiro Shimodaira/President
PROFILE
- Name
- Shibuya Optical Co., Ltd.
- Established
- October, 1963
- Capital
- 20,000,000 yen
- Annual Sales
- 930,000,000 yen (2024)
- President
- Seiichiro Shimodaira
- Employee
- 28
- Address
- 3-22-2 Shimo-Niikura, Wako-shi, Saitama Pref. Japan 351-0111
- TEL
- +81-48-469-1200
- FAX
- +81-48-469-1311
- Business
- Manufacture, supply and processing of optical parts and instruments
- Bank Reference
- The Bank of Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd. Nerima-Heiwadai Branch
Higashi-Nihon Bank Ltd. Wako
Branch
HISTORY
- 1963
- Established as the manufacturer of optical lenses at Hatsudai, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
- 1965
- Started manufacturing optical scales
- 1970
- Started manufacturing disc glass for rotary encoder
- 1975
- Started manufacturing Brix meter made Shibuya brand
- 1976
- Started exporting to Europe
- 1979
- Started exporting to Asian countries, Latin America countries
- 1980
- Started exporting to Middle East and Oceania
- 1982
- Moved to Hikawadai, Nerima-ku, TOKYO
- 1985
- Started selling in domestic market
- 1990
- Organization change to Shibuya Optical Co., Ltd.
- 1994
- Entered into ODM contract with Chinese manufacturers for optical parts
- 1996
- Moved to current address
- 1996
- Admitted to the membership into Japan Microscope Manufacturers Association
- 2000
- Seiichiro Shimodaira assumed office as President
- 2001
- Established joint enterprise, "Yongxin Shibuya Co., Ltd." in China
- 2003
- Established joint enterprise, "Nanjing Shibuya Co., Ltd." in China
- 2003
- Started importing optical filter material directly from SCHOTT in Germany and do sales agency
business in Japan
- 2004
- Built an annex for clean room and warehouse
- 2004
- Added a clean room as quality control workshop
- 2006
- Opened Nanjing Office in China for design
- 2009
- Admitted to the nenbership into Japan Association for Promotion of Science Education and
Equipment
- 2010
- Our New Innovatory Plan was approved by Saitama Prefecture as a business model (Sansi No.447)
- 2013
- Company 50th anniversary party. Our business partners including our overseas joint-venture
staffs came together.
- 2014
- Shibuya Optical now is challenging to develop a new product in new field, with a governmental
grant-in-aid for small and medium enterprises (Strategic infrastructure technology advancement
support project).
- 2014~2016
- Adopted as a strategic fundamental technology advancement support project.
Joint R & D will
be conducted with RIKEN, NAGATSU, and ASTOM.
- 2016
- November, Environmental management system JIS Q 14001: 2015 (ISO 14001: 2015) Authenticated.
- 2017
- April, Release of Glomal 350 · Glomal 800
June, Glomal special site launched Glomal.JP
- 2018
- Shibuya Optical was chosen as the grant award by the New Technology Development Foundation for
the 100th (Heisei 29 Second) grant.
- 2019
- The painting room was expanded. Opened Asaka Lab in Asaka City.
- 2021
- Voluntarily returned ISO certification.
- 2022
- The laboratory was expanded.
- 2023
- Company 60th anniversary.
- 2024
- Establishment of the Laser Division.
SYSTEM
Customers and Users are constantly requesting high qualities, multiform models, and improved and qualified
products. For answering these demands, we organized a company system, including a sales department featured
with prompt action, a planning department which supporting the sales with creative power, and of course, an
indispensable quality control department keeping the completeness of products. In addition, we also have a
unique and creative development department for every customized request. Collaborated Shibuya company system
is ready all the time for offering our products and techniques.
Global Environment Conservation
Established on November 4, 2025.
Basic Environmental Philosophy
Shibuya Optical Co., Ltd. recognizes global environmental conservation as one of the most important issues shared by all humankind. To contribute to the realization of a sustainable society, we strive to reduce environmental impact at every stage of our business activities. We believe it is our corporate responsibility to ensure harmony between people and nature and to pass on a rich and healthy planet to future generations.
Environmental Policy
・Compliance with Laws and RegulationsWe comply with domestic and international environmental laws and regulations and fulfill our social responsibilities.Specifically, we ensure full compliance with domestic laws (Basic Environment Law, Waste Management Law, Chemical Substances Control Law, Industrial Safety and Health Law, etc.)and international regulations (RoHS, REACH, PRTR Law, etc.).
・Climate Change MeasuresThrough improvements in production processes and work styles, we promote energy and resource conservation to reduce CO2 emissions.We also actively work to reduce and substitute hazardous chemical substances used in our products and manufacturing processes.
・Realization of a Recycling-Oriented SocietyWe work to optimize the use of raw materials, reduce waste generation, and promote reuse.Furthermore, we practice environmentally conscious design that minimizes environmental impact throughout the product life cycle.
・Collaboration with Partner CompaniesWe collaborate with our business partners through accurate and timely information sharing to promote green procurement and thorough chemical substance management.
・Enhancement of Environmental Awareness and TransparencyWe provide environmental education for all employees and actively disclose information to our stakeholders.
Shibuya Optical
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