What to Protect and What to Change for Upcoming Future. We Are Committed to Fulfilling Our Customers' Expectation With Good Faith and Pride
Some 135 years have passed since Matsuwaka began the manufacturing of imitation pearl and glass accessories, which has evolved as a major local industry of Izumi City. As the fifth generation heir of the founder of this company, I cannot but feel the gravity of the history my predecessors have established and entrusted upon myself. Given the globally competitive market with fierce competition among uncountable actors whether domestic or overseas, the foresight to predict the future and make sharp judgments, as well as the courage to take action and move forward are essential abilities for a company to continue developing its potential. Creative experiments based on originality and ingenuity that cannot be mimicked are also crucial factors that set a company apart from the rest of its competitors.
We, at Matsuwaka Glass and Pearl Works, have been pursuing the possibility of fashion accessories by experimenting with a variety of different materials, with our flagship glass beads and imitation pearls that have developed with the company from the very beginning at the center. With a focus on major products such as necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and broaches, we consider it our mission to provide trustworthy, quality items to established fashion brands and the apparel industry of this country. We pride ourselves in facing each and every customer faithfully, leveraging all possible skills and technology we possess to deliver a quality that meets expectations. Our achievements to date are unspeakable without the efforts on part of our customers and the community which always provided us with a stable, reassuring ground. We hope for your continued patronage, as we all commit ourselves to continue our challenge with the spirit of discovering new things by studying the past.
Representative Director, Matsuwaka Glass and Pearl Works Corporation
History
1887
Founder Teizo Matsuwaka starts manufacturing of prayer beads, Negake Beads, and Kago Beads at Oaza-Futoshi, Shinoda-mura, Senboku-gun, Osaka
1895
Showcases colored glass beads in the Third National Industrial Exhibition.
1897
Launches the colored glass bead, Izumi Bead.
1909
The Hari Bead wins Silver Prize in the Kansai Product Exhibition.
1916
The Hari Bead is purchased by the Taisho Emperor, after its presentation at the Imperial General Headquarters during the large-scale military exercise in the Kinki region.
1920
Starts manufacturing of imitation pearls.
1921
Starts full-scale export to the United States.
1926
Second generation owner Kenzo Matsuwaka succeeds business operations.
1941
Suspends business in response to the Industrial Readjustment Act issued due to the Pacific War.
1942
Starts manufacturing of ampules for military use.
1946
Resumes business upon the end of the war.
1950
Reorganizes as the Matsuwaka Glass and Pearl Works Corporation. Kenzo Matsuwaka assumes position as the President and Representative Director.
1954
Receives an award for excellent merchandise in the Osaka International Exhibition.
1959
Third generation owner Hisao Matsuwaka succeeds business operations and assumes position as the President and Representative Director.
1964
Receives certification as a company contributing to the development of Japan through export.
1979
President and Representative Director Hisao Matsuwaka is awarded as an Industrial Contributor by the Governor of Osaka Prefecture.
1984
President and Representative Director Hisao Matsuwaka receives the Medal of Honour with Blue Ribbon from the Japanese Government.
1985
The company celebrates its centennial anniversary since foundation
July 1987
Completes construction of the new company building, the Cherry Building.
March 1988
President and Representative Director Hisao Matsuwaka is awarded the Gold and Silver Rays Class of the Order of the Sacred Treasure.
April 1988
Fourth generation owner Masami Matsuwaka succeeds business operations and assumes position as the President and Representative Director.
May 2006
President and Representative Director, Masami Matsuwaka is awarded as an Industrial Contributor by the Governor of Osaka Prefecture.
May 2012
Fifth generation owner Yohei Matsuwaka succeeds business operations and assumes position as the President and Representative Director.
December 2017
Completes construction of the plant for coating and spray coating.
Walkway and Monument
The founder, Teizo Matsuwaka, brought back the technique of making glass beads to Omachi. At that time, the main source of income for the villagers was agriculture. Manufactured at home contributed to increased income and stability. It is said that the villagers erected a stone monument in honor of Teizo's achievements on the approach to Hijiri Shrine, the local deity.
Factory of Pearl paint and Spray paint
Profile
Trade Name
Matsuwaka Glass and Pearl Works Corporation
Location
594-0003 216, Tai-cho, Izumi-shi, Osaka
Foundation
1887
Established
1950
Capital
12 million yen
Representative Director
Yohei Matsuwaka
Number of Employees
15
Major Banks
The Senshu Ikeda Bank (Izumi branch)
Osaka Shinkin Bank (Kita-Shinoda branch)
Full view of the company building
Office Gallery
