Supplier – Riken Corundum is a well-known manufacturer of abrasives based in Japan.
History of Riken Corundum
Riken Corundum is a well-known manufacturer of abrasive products based in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. The company was founded in 1917 and initially produced grinding tools such as grinding wheels and sandpaper to provide grinding solutions for heavy industries such as shipbuilding and railways.
After World War II, Riken Corundum started to aggressively expand its product line, develop various abrasive tools, and gradually expand its customer base. During this period, the company further improved the quality and technological level of its products, becoming one of the important enterprises in the Japanese abrasive industry.
With the rapid development of the Japanese economy, Riken Corundum further expanded its product line and market size, and began to expand into the international market. The company established a branch in the United States in 1962, further enhancing its competitiveness in the international market.
Over the next several decades, Riken Corundum continued to develop new products, improve its technological level and production capacity, and gradually transformed from a single product to diversified development. Its products are not only used in traditional industries such as automobiles and aviation, but also in high-tech fields such as electronics and semiconductors, making it one of the leading companies in the global abrasive industry.
Overall, since its founding, Riken Corundum has become a representative enterprise in the Japanese abrasive industry through continuous improvement of its technological level, expansion of its product line, and market development, and occupies an important position in the global abrasive industry.
Riken’s products
Grinding wheels
A circular grinding tool mainly used for rough grinding, trimming, and grinding of hard materials such as metals, ceramics, glass, and stones.
Grinding discs
A thin sheet-like grinding tool commonly used for fine grinding and leveling of the surface of the workpiece.
Cutting wheels
A tool used to cut hard materials such as metals, stones, and concrete.
Sandpaper
A grinding tool used for hand grinding and surface treatment, commonly used in home decoration, workshop processing, and other fields.
Abrasives
A particle-like abrasive material commonly used for precision grinding and polishing of materials such as metals, ceramics, and glass.
In addition, Riken has also developed a series of high-end products such as super-hard material grinding wheels and optical grinding discs to meet customers’ needs for high-precision and high-efficiency grinding tools. The company’s products are widely used in various industries such as automobiles, aviation, electronics, semiconductors, sawing, and grinding.
CSR
In addition to producing high-quality products, RIKEN Corporation places great emphasis on corporate social responsibility (CSR) and contributes to society and the environment through a series of CSR initiatives. Here are some specific CSR measures:
Committed to protecting the environment and society
In its production processes, the company strives to minimize its impact on the environment and promotes environmental conservation through the use of recycled materials and reducing energy consumption. Additionally, the company places importance on social welfare and charitable activities, such as sponsoring local sports teams and charitable organizations.
Invests heavily in research and development to promote technological innovation and improve product quality
Its R&D team focuses on developing environmentally friendly and efficient products, such as using harmless materials to manufacture grinding wheels, and optimizing product design and manufacturing processes to achieve more efficient production and higher quality products.
International of Riken
RIKEN has also developed a presence in the international market. The company has multiple sales offices and technical support organizations outside of Japan, such as in Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. These offices provide local customers with faster and more tailored services, help the company better understand local market demands and trends, and thus better meet customer needs.
Moreover, RIKEN actively participates in international exchanges and cooperation, collaborating with research institutions and companies worldwide to exchange technology and enhance its own technical level and competitiveness. The company also actively participates in international industry exhibitions and events to expand its global visibility and influence.
Conclusion
Since its establishment, Riken Corundum has been committed to innovation and development in grinding technology, and has become a representative enterprise in the Japanese grinding industry through a wide range of product lines and market expansion. It also holds an important position in the global grinding industry, which is mainly due to its excellent technical strength and high regard for corporate social responsibility. Through CSR programs, environmental protection, technological innovation, and international exchanges, Riken Corundum continuously improves its competitiveness and influence, while making positive contributions to society and the environment.
