Hideki Tokiwa

Yuteki Hayashi, a disciple of the renowned Japanese educator Yukichi Fukuzawa, founded Maruzen in 1869, as Japan was ushering in an age of modernization, to contribute to the nation’s prosperity in commerce & trade. Since then, Maruzen has not only engaged in the importing of academic books from Europe & the U.S. as a pioneer of introducing Western knowledge & culture to Japan, but by importing & popularizing all manner of high-end products, such as importing the fountain pen, the Burberry raincoat & the typewriter for the first time to Japan, it has gradually established the Maruzen brand. Even today in the 21st century, through the network of 22 sales offices dedicated to university researchers & libraries, as well as around 50 retail outlets, the company shall make every effort to contribute to the advancement of Japan’s wealth of knowledge by “Lighting the ways to knowledge.”

Meiko Shokai Co., Ltd. manufactures office equipment. It supplies shredding machines, sealing devices, air purifiers, voice call systems, envelope openers, and office automation equipment. It also offers equipment maintenance, repair, and recycling services. The company was founded on June 2, 1959 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Seiun Crown Co., Ltd. engages in stationery and office supplies wholesale business. It also handles office environment, store development and logistics businesses. The company was founded on March 8, 1875 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Part of ktk, Inc., Kitabutsu Chubu KK engages in freight-forwarding and warehousing business. The company is based in Komaki, Japan. Kitabutsu Chubu KK was acquired by ktk, Inc. from Hokkaido Crown KK on June 23, 2014 for $0.20 million.

SBM Solution Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of ktk, Inc., is a Japanese company located in Nagoya. The firm builds and develops residential properties. It was founded in 1990.

S&S KK engages in the sale and support of multifunction and network security devices. The company was founded on July 21, 1993 and is headquartered in Seto, Japan.