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CORPORATE
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Profile
Saura designs and manufactures navigational
instruments and
systems from precision magnetic compasses to hydraulic steering
gear and automatic pilots for coastal navigations.
All these products are carefully designed and well engineered
through the extensive and long years of experience
in the marine industry. |
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History
In 1915, the founder, S. Saura established Saura Works, as a
private company,in Shiogama, Miyagi,
one of the famous and good fishery ports in the northern part
of main island of Japan.
Patent awarded invention of enameled card and air bubble collection
chamber made the design of his
compasses so unique and attractive that the head office was
moved to Tokyo to better cater for the nationwide sales deployment.
Susscessful business growth necessitated expansion of workshop
and on-going renovation of facilities.
By 1933, the company was appointed by Ministry of DOR(presently
Dept of Transport) as a recognized
factory to provide manufacture and services.
In 1953, incorporated as Saura Keiki Seisakusho Co., Ltd., and
succeeded all business of Saura Works.
Exports of magnetic compasses were getting ever thriving, resulted
in an official commendation by Ministry of Trade & Industry for outstanding contributions to exports
in 1970.
Second half of 1900's was an era of challenges and inovations
in rapid succession;
- a first hand bearing compass completed in the domestic market,
- electro-hydraulic steering system with remote control capability,
- sphere (dome type) magnetic compases for professionals
- release of 'MINI-AUTO' series was received with enthusiasm
- development of portable Engine and Helm control for small
- mediums sized vessels
Saura auto pilots continue to receive extremely high reputation
for unparalleled reliability and quality from all parts of the world.
JAPAN
Apart from the head office in Saitama, Japan, Saura has three
other branch offices
to cover the entire nationwide operations for sales and service
inside Japan.
In addition to these branch offices, there is an extensive network
of local dealers
for sales and service.
EXPORT
While Saura concentrates its resources for the sales and service
in the domestic market,
the export business operations are represented by the exclusive
export agents
who specialize in overseas trades.
As a principle, overseas enquiries will be handled by the following
company;
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Nichigo
Sangyo Co., Ltd.
46 Kanda-Konya-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0035, Japan
Tel: 03-3256-8549 Fax: 03-3256-8540 |
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