Corporate Data
| Company Name | PRECI Co., Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Trademark |  |
| Established | August 1, 2005 |
| Capital | JPY 80,000,000 |
| CEO & Representative Director | Hayato Kato |
| Board of Directors, Audit & Supervisory Board Member | Hayato Kato Chair of the Board & Representative Director Tatsumaru Haruyama Member of the Board of Directors Yoshinori Tanabe Member of the Board of Directors Shinsuke Kato Member of the Board of Directors Shinya Kawaguchi Member of the Board of Directors Goro Miki Audit & Supervisory Board Member |
| Executive Officers | Hayato Kato CEO Tatsumaru Haruyama General Manager, Engineering Dept. Yoshinori Tanabe General Manager, Powder Processes Dept. Shinya Kawaguchi General Manager, Powder Technical Center Nana Kawamura General Manager, Bioprocesses Dept. Toshiyuki Hashimoto General Manager, Bioprocesses Mfg. Group Takahiro Kubo General Manager, Cleaning Processes Dept. Kiyoshi Shimada General Manager, Field Services Dept. Shinsuke Kato General Manager, Safety & Quality Control Dept. Shinya Kawaguchi General Manager, Export Control Dept. |
| Products & Services | Powder Technology Spray dryers Biotechnology Incubator shakers Precision Cleaning Technology Aqueous/Semi-aqueous cleaning systems Testing, Contract Processing, Analytical Measurement Services Powder processes Rental Services Powder processes Engineering Services New product introduction |
| Corporate Creed | “以和為貴 (Wa wo motte totoshi to nasu)” The quote by seventh-century Japanese statesman Prince Shotoku means “Harmony is to be valued”. |
| Corporate Philosophy | “We are committed to contribute to the development of our society by designing and creating true values.” |
| QC Policy | In order to provide products and services that contribute to customer value, we comply with customer requirements and quality control system requirements, strive to maintain their effectiveness, and constantly pursue improvements in customer satisfaction. |
| QMS Policy (Medical Equipment) | In order to provide excellent quality medical equipment, we comply with the requirements of the quality management system, strive to maintain its effectiveness, and constantly pursue improvements in customer satisfaction. |
| Affiliated Organizations | The Society of Chemical Engineers, Japan (SCEJ) The Society of Powder Technology, Japan (SPTJ) The Association of Powder Process Industry and Engineering, Japan (APPIE) The Society for Biotechnology, Japan (SBJ) Japan Industrial Cleaning Council (JICC) The Ceramic Society of Japan (CerSJ) The Academy of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Japan (APSTJ) The Japanese Society for Food Science and Technology |
| Joint R&D/Technical Exchanges | University of Tsukuba, Institute of Life and Environmental Sciences (Prof. Toshiaki NAKAJIMA) In addition, we have a track record of joint R＆D with various private companies both domestically and internationally. |
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History
1914
Takasaki Scientific Instruments (named at the time of founding was Takasaki Seisakusho), the predecessor company of our Bioprocesses Department, was founded. Started manufacturing medical equipment such as operating tables and beds.
1946
At the request of the General Headquarters (GHQ) of the Supreme Commander of the Allied Powers, efforts toward the industrial production of high-quality penicillin began in industry, government, and academia, led by the Japan Penicillin Association. Takasaki Scientific Instruments started developing a penicillin culture equipment, and the first product (commonly known as a swing-type culture shaker) was completed.
1953
Takasaki Scientific Instruments successfully developed a large incubator shaker designed in-house and started delivering incubator shakers to research institutes, universities, and private companies nationwide.
1967
The number of large scale incubator shakers delivered by Takasaki Scientific Instruments exceeded 500 units, and the company held the top share in Japan.
1970
Sakamoto Giken, the predecessor company of our Powder Processes Department, was founded. Sakamoto Giken started delivering spray dryers and spray coolers nationwide.
1975
Masaru Kiki, the predecessor company of our Cleaning Processes Department, was founded. Masaru Kiki started delivering precision cleaning systems nationwide.
1976
Masaru Kiki changed its name to Asuka Seiki Sangyo.
1985
Asuka Seiki Sangyo opened its cleaning test center in Kawaguchi, Saitama.
1991
Asuka Seiki Sangyo opened its technical center in Kawaguchi, Saitama.
2004
A.S.K. was established by absorbing Asuka Seiki’s precision cleaning systems business.
2005
PRECI was established with a capital of 10 million yen by acquiring Sakamoto Giken’s powder technology department. Yoshimasa Kato was appointed as Representative Director. Started designing, manufacturing, and delivering spray dryers and spray coolers. Opened Powder Technical Center (PTC) in Kawasaki, Kanagawa.
2009
Tadao Miyatani was appointed as Representative Director.
2010
Launched global strategy and expanded collaboration with agents, distributors, engineering and service partners worldwide.
Acquired the incubator shakers business of Takasaki Scientific Instruments and established a new Bioprocesses Department. Started designing, manufacturing, and delivering incubator shakers and high-pressure steam sterilizers. Opened Biotechnical Center (BTC) in Kawaguchi, Saitama.
2011
Increased capital to 30 million yen.
2012
Hayato Kato was appointed as CEO and Representative Director.
2014
Acquired the precision cleaning systems business of A.S.K. and established a new Cleaning Processes Department. Started designing, manufacturing, and delivering precision cleaning systems. Opened Cleaning Test Center (CTC) in Kawaguchi, Saitama. Established the current three technology portfolios.
2015
10th anniversary of establishment.
2016
Started testing services and product sales for wet cooling compact bench-top freeze granulator units through a joint venture with Sweden’s PowderPro.
Opened ASEAN Cleaning Test Center (CTC ASEAN), targeting users in the ASEAN region through a partnership with Malaysia’s JKS Engineering.
2019
Developed the Freeze Granulator, the world’s first spray freeze granulation drying process for mass production.
2020
Obtained a marketing license for medical devices in Japan. Started selling platelet shakers (designated medical equipment) under the QMS system.
Awarded jointly with the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Yokohama National University, and Yokohama TLO for the FY2020 Strategic Fundamental Technology Advancement Support Project by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (Project name: Research and Development of Spray Freeze Granulation Drying Process for Advanced Fine Ceramics).
2022
Delivered the first freeze granulator CS30 to the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST).
2023
Opened the second Powder Technical Center (PTC2) in Kawasaki, Kanagawa and expanded the latest facilities including freeze granulators, spray dryers, freeze dryers, liquid manufacturing processes, wet pulverizers, wet mixers, molding and sintering equipment, powder analysis and measurement instruments, etc.
Opened ASEAN Powder Technical Center (PTC ASEAN), which targets users in the ASEAN region through a partnership with Thailand’s T.S.K. ENGINEERING.
Started product sales for high-efficiency cyclones that incorporate PACyc (Particle Aggregation in Cyclones) model into numerical optimization simulations through a joint venture with Portugal’s Advanced Cyclone Systems (ACS).
2024
Increased capital to 80 million yen.
2025
20th anniversary of establishment.
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