KOA
Chairman: Tatsuhiko Idei
President & CEO: Hironari Idei

In 2023, Koa Glass celebrated its 80th anniversary, and we believe our mission is to share the beauty and strength of perfume and cosmetics glass containers with many customers, while at the same time we should go into a new world so that we will deliver "excitement," "joy," "peace of mind" and "satisfaction" to our customers.

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Vision

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Based on respect for humanity, Koa Glass aims to see the future continuously and to develop the dynamic and flexible corporate strategy that will respond to the times, as well as the corporate activity that will harmonize with the social environment.

About
Vision: 01

As a comprehensive manufacturer of containers and ceramics, with a focus on glass bottles, Koa Glass contributes to life and culture by engaging in beauty and health.

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Koa Glass builds trust by meeting customer needs, developing the latest technologies, and delivering the best products.

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Koa Glass respects the individuality of its employees, encourages creativity to give power to the organization, and provides jobs they can enjoy so that they will build a comfortable life.

Hiring
1943
Tokyo Koa Glass bottle Industry Co., Ltd. was established.
1948
In July, The company name was changed to the present name, Koa Glass Co., Ltd.
1949
In March, Wako Seiki Co., Ltd., a subsidiary, was established by separating the mold, polishing, and silicon processing divisions.
1955
In April, Komatsu River Plant was built and started operations in Edogawa Ward.
1962
In December, Koa completed a fully-automated Ofuna plant in Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, and began operations.
1967
Koa established a fully-automated Ichikawa Plant in Chidori, Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture.
1972
The manufacturing division of the head office was transferred to the Ichikawa Plant. Koa Container Co., Ltd. was established to sell semi-artificial bottles and packaging containers.
1976
On April 1, Koa ACL Ltd., a subsidiary, was established by separating its print processing and inspection division.
1983
On August 2, Osaka Sales Office opened in Kitahama, Chuo-ku,Osaka City.
1991
On March 19, Ryounan Pack Co., Ltd. was established in Ayase City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and began operation as a factory for inspection and shrink processing.
1994
In October, Shanghai Koa Glass Trading Co., Ltd. was established in Shanghai, China.
1996
In June, Shanghai Koa-Glass Co., Ltd. completed a fully automated bottle factory, which has a complete automation line from bottle manufacturing to bottle processing.
2000
In June, Ichikawa Plant obtained the "Quality ISO" certification.
2001
In December, Ofuna Plant obtained the "Quality ISO" certification
2002
In January, Shanghai Koa-Glass Co., Ltd. obtained the certification of "Quality ISO."
2003
In January, Koa's head office obtained the certification of "Quality ISO."
2003
In June, Koa's head office obtained the "Environmental ISO" certification.
2005
In January, Ofuna Plant obtained the "Environmental ISO" certification
2006
In September, Ichikawa Plant obtained the "Environmental ISO" certification
2019
KOA won the Tokyo Metropolitan Governor's Grand Prize of Skills & Human Resource Development Award for Small and Medium Enterprise.

News

  • Product 01
    2024.05.06
    『 KOA GLASS has been awarded a “Silver Medal” in a sustainability assessment of 2024 conducted by EcoVadis. 』
    We have been awarded the "Bronze Medal" in 2023, and have now been upgraded to the "Silver" rating. We have improved our score in the areas of "Environment," "Labor and Human Rights," and "Sustainable Procurement" as a result of our improvement activities. The "Silver" rating is given to the top 15% of all companies assessed across all industries. KOA GLASS will continue to promote CSR activities to solve social issues and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.
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    2023.05.02
    『 In January 2023, Koa Glass Co., Ltd. celebrated its 80th anniversary. 』
    Founded in 1943, KOA Glass celebrated our 80th anniversary on January 27, 2023. The 80th anniversary party was held and more than 300 employees celebrated this momentous occasion. We will continue to meet the expectations of our customers by maintaining a passionate spirit of challenge for the next 100, 200 years.
  • Product 01
    2022.07.25
    KOA Glass Ichikawa Plant has been registered as a certified Chiba SDGs Partner.
    In June 2022, KOA Glass Ichikawa Plant was certified as a Chiba SDGs Partner (Registration No. 1095) for its efforts in SDG activities, including the introduction of carbon neutral LNG, internal educational activities, harassment education for all employees including company executives, and the manufacture, processing, and sale of products of reuse glass cullet. KOA Glass Ichikawa Plant will continue to contribute to the conservation of the global environment and the protection of natural resources through all activities that support a society capable of sustainable development with less burden on the environment.
  • Product 01
    2021.07.21
    KOA’s Glass Jar is Now Used in Loop Project.
    Shiseido AQUA LABEL's "Special Gel Cream A (Oil-in)" will go on sale in Loop Japan's "Loop EC" which will start on August 31st. Our product has been adopted as the container for this product. This cream is the first skincare product for Loop Japan. We have developed this product to be highly durable and to give a sense of luxury.
Hiring
Company
KOA GLASS CO., LTD.
Head office
1-25-27, Hirai, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo 132-0035, Japan
Tel: +81 (3) 3684-2705
Fax: +81 (3) 3636-1195
Chairman
Tatsuhiko Idei
President & CEO
Hironari Idei
Established
January, 1943
Capital
72 million yen
Employees
(Including group):500
Business
Manufacturing and processing of glass containers for cosmetics/chemicals/foods, and antibacterial materials.
Our Clients

{Japanese Clients}

  • Shiseido Co., Ltd.
  • Kao Corporation
  • Kanebo Cosmetics Inc.
  • P&G K.K.
  • KOSÉ Corporation Inc.
  • Albion Co., Ltd.
  • ACRO Inc.
  • C'bon Cosmetics Co., Ltd
  • Fiabila japan
  • Elsol Products
  • Dear Laura Inc
  • Sanwa Shoko Co., Ltd.
  • Nippon Shikizai, Inc.
  • StylingLife Holdings Inc.
  • Kracie Home Products, Ltd.
  • FITS CORPORATION K.K.
  • Nippon Menard Cosmetic Co., Ltd.
  • AOB KEIOH GROUP CORPORATION
  • Uka
  • Sinwa Corporation
  • Taiki Corporation., LTD
  • PILOT CORPORATION
  • KOJI HONPO CO., LTD
  • GLASEL CO., LTD.
  • YOSHIDA GLASS CO., LTD
  • AIR WATER SOL INC.
  • ICHIMATSU GLASS CO., LTD.
  • Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd.
  • THE SAILOR PEN CO., LTD.

{Domestic Clients}

  • aramis
  • Avon Products, Inc.
  • BIOTHERM
  • BOBBI BROWN
  • Calvin Klein
  • CHANEL
  • CLINIQUE
  • Christian Dior
  • DKNY
  • ESTEE LAUDER
  • fresh
  • JO MALONE
  • L’Oreal
  • LA MER
  • Leung Kai Fook Medical
  • LVMH
  • M・A・C.
  • MEIYUME
  • MICHAEL KORS
  • P&G
  • PUIG
  • Revlon
  • RMS Beauty
  • TATCHA
  • TOM FORD
  • Unilever
Main Banks
Mizuho Bank
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Resona Bank, Limited
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HEAD OFFICE

1-25-27, Hirai, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo 132-0035, Japan
Tel: +81 (3) 3684-2705 Fax: +81 (3) 3636-1195
Access JR Line Hirai St 13 minutes on foot

SALES OFFICE / FACTORY

Osaka Office

EIZEN Building, 4th floor 4-9-14, Awaji,
Higashiyodogawa-ku,Osaka City, Osaka 533-0032, Japan

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Ichikawa Factory

2 Chidori-cho, Ichikawa City, Chiba 271-0126, Japan

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FC Plant

549-1 Komatsugawa, Yoshikawa, Saitama 342-0043, Japan

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Group

Wako Seiki Co., LTD.

1606-9 Kami-myoden, Ichikawa City, Chiba 272-0012, Japan
Business: Manufacture and repair of glass molds

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Koa A.C.L. Co., LTD.

1-25-27, Hirai, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo 132-0035, Japan
Business: Printing and processing of glass containers

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Shanghai KOA GLASS Trading Co., LTD.

Business: Selling of products and molds related to glass containers

Shanghai WAKO CHEMICAL Co., LTD.

Business: Manufacturing/processing/sales of resin products, and processing/sales of antibacterial agents, and sales of glass products and molds

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