Katakura Industries

Katakura Industries Co.,Ltd. engages in the textiles, pharmaceuticals, machinery, real estate, and other businesses in Japan. The company manufactures and sells undergarments, hosiery products, aprons, and relaxing garments, as well as various functional fibers, such as the water-soluble fiber solvron and the thermal resistant NITIVY ALF. It also engages in the manufacture and sale of pharmaceuticals for treating cardiovascular illnesses comprising Frandol for the treatment of angina pectoris; and Frandol Tape, a heart medicine. In addition, the company manufactures and sells fire pump trucks and firefighting equipment and vehicles comprising articulating boom fire trucks, water tankers, airport crash tenders, and light pumper trucks. Further, it engages in the management of commercial facilities; real estate leasing; development and use of company-owned lands; crossbreeding honeybees; production and sales of domestic honey; tree planting; and cleaning business. Additionally, the company offers agriculture-related products, food products, and general building maintenance and flower/tree planting services, as well as operates plant and pet specialty shops. The company was formerly known as Katakura Silk Spinning Co., Ltd. and changed its name to Katakura Industries Co.,Ltd. in November 1943. Katakura Industries Co.,Ltd. was founded in 1873 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.