NJK
| Nakajima Jukyudo Co., Ltd. | |
|---|---|
| Founded: | 1933 |
| Founder: | Yukio Nakajima |
| Headquarters: | Osaka, Japan |
| Key People: | |
| Products: | sharpeners |
| Website: | http://www.njk-brand.co.jp |
Nakajima Jukyudo Co., Ltd. was founded in 1933 , Osaka , Japan. Their official philosophy regarding product quality says 'light as peel apple, and it is sharp as Samurai sword'.
Nakajima Jukyudo's blades are usually stamped with the initial NJK. [1]
History[edit]
1930s[edit]
“NAKAJIMA JUKYUDO” was founded in 1933. Founder Yukio Nakajima, opened a workshop in Osaka, manufacturing pen shaft and cigarette pipe.[1]
1940s[edit]
NJK started making pencil sharpeners, but due to a shortage of petrochemical materials during the World War II, the workshop ceased production. After the end of war, NJK resumed the production with a newly developed plastic injection molding machine.[1]
1970s[edit]
Led by Yoshinori Nakajima, president of the company, NJK developed the new machine for plastic manufacturing. This helped with the mass production of pencil sharpeners of high quality.[1]
1980s[edit]
NJK produces under their own name and as an OEM.
1990s[edit]
NJK developed sharpeners for eyebrow pencils, is popular in the cosmetic market.[1]
2000s[edit]
In 2009, Junya Nakajima became President and Representative Director of the company. The head office and factory consolidated in Matsubara City, Osaka.[1]
2010s[edit]
For NJK's 80th anniversary on June 1. In 2013, the company displayed at the exhibition “Maison & Objet 2013” in Paris. This led to NJK restarting their export business to Europe and the USA. [1]