ABOUT US
Company history
- Apr.1946Company started as a fastener specialty wholesaler in Kita Ward, Osaka
- Mar.1948Suncobyora Co., Ltd. incorporated in Chuo Ward, Osaka
- Mar.1975First in the industry to inventory plated screws
- Aug.1981Introduction of computers. Implementation of total computerized inventory control.
- May.1989Established Higashi Osaka Logistics Center, aiming for updating and rationalizing logistics.
- Apr.1992Introduced bar code reading at Logistics Center for unmanned inventory control.
- Jan.1996Name changed to Sunco Industries Co., Ltd.
- Mar.1999Computer systems updated using open source office computers NEC Express/5800/690AD
- Aug.1999Opened Logistics Center #2 in Higashi Osaka
- Sep.2000Introduced new computerized bar code inspection system in Higashi Osaka Logistics Center
- Apr.2004Opened Logistics Center #3 in Higashi Osaka
- Jun.2005Updated NEC Express/5800/690Xi computer systems with 18 processing and controlservers with access terminals in main offices and each department
- Feb.2006Received ISO9001 certification
- Jan.2007Received ISO14001 certification
- Sep.2007Automatic pallet inventory system installed
- Oct.2007Expanded product codes from 12 digits to 18 digits
- Sep.2013Opened Logistics Center #4 in Higashi Osaka
- Dec.2017Opened Nagata Center
- Oct.2022Opened Logistics Center #5 in Higashi Osaka (expanded to full small lot rotary rack system)
Awards and Certifications
- Dec.2001Kansai Best 100 Companies in IT Implementation Award
- Jan.2002National Recognition Award from the National Small and Medium Enterprise Research Center
- Mar.2005Kansai Best 100 Companies in IT Implementation Award -- 2nd Time
- Feb.2006ISO 9001: Certification completed. Registration number: JQ2757A
- Jan.2007ISO 14001: Certification completed. Registration number: JE0740A
- May.2007Registered as a Gender Equality company ("Men and Women Lively and Vibrant" Declaration)
- Feb.2008Recognized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry as an IT Management Implementation Enterprise
- Dec.2017Recognized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry as a Driving Enterprise for Future Regional Growth
- Jun.2018Recognized by Osaka Prefecture as a Gender Equality Plus Company ("Men and Women, Lively and Vibrant" Declaration)
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Gender Equality Plus Enterprise
Received recognition from Osaka Prefecture as a Gender Equality Plus Enterprise, based on the Women’s Empowerment Law, to create a working environment hospitable to both men and women, and to increase women’s participation in the workforce.
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Driving Enterprise for Future Regional Growth Recognition
Recognized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry as a central enterprise in the regional economy
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ISO Certification
All sections of the company, including the main office, the Tokyo Branch office, the Kita Branch office, and the Higashi Osaka Logistics Center, have received ISO9001 certification in February 2006, and ISO14001 certification in January 2007.
Logistics
Higashi Osaka Logistics Center
We opened the Higashi Osaka Logistics Center in 1989, as we wanted to be at the forefront of modernization and rationalization in our industry. Every item in stock is recorded in the database and controlled in real time from stocking, order, shipment to delivery.The Center is equipped with the very latest in automatic warehousing facilities and continuous packing lines. Near the Center are outside warehouses that feed into the system. The Center is an outstanding example of coordinated implementation of IT technology and the latest in logistics systems.
Nagata Center
A specialized packing warehouse, featuring a layout optimized for packing operations and high efficiency product storage, and a high-speed crane for storing and removal.
Rotary Racks
This setup allows us to sell at any quantity, down to even one screw or bolt! Customers who need to order a multiple of different items, each in small quantities, can get their orders filled quickly and correctly.
Close to Zero Defects
We have implemented a barcode inspection system at each stage of warehousing, from initial stocking, to picking, to delivery. Our aim is to achieve a precision, non-defect shipping rate of 99.999%.
Fast, Efficient, On-Time Delivery
Once an order arrives. our system can ship product to any country no later than the day after.