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Kokawa Unic Co., Ltd. traces its origins to Kyōei Development Co., Ltd., founded in 1946.
Establishment.
Establishment of Kyōei Development Co., Ltd.
Kyōei Development released Japan's first load-type crane and named it 'UNIC'.
Launch of the 1-ton lifting truck-mounted crane 'UNIC100'.
Launch of the 2.9-ton lifting truck-mounted crane 'U-300H'.
Closure of the Omori plant and opening of the Sakura plant (Sakura City, Chiba Prefecture).
Renamed to Unic Corporation.
Launch of the 'TK Series' lighting device.
Launch of the 2.93-ton lifting passenger-type mini claw crane 'URA370C'.
Development of the para-hook mechanism.
Launch of the small Unic Carrier 'UC-33E'.
Sakura plant obtains ISO 14001 certification for environmental management system.
Launch of the U-can series truck-mounted crane with remote control.
Launch of the small Unic Carrier 'UC-35E'.
Launch of the compact in-truck popup type 'URP244'.
Launch of the 0.995-ton mini claw crane 'URU104C'.
Launch of the energy-saving truck-mounted crane 'U-can ECO Series'.
Winner of the Energy Efficiency Award (U-can Eco Series).
Establishment of Taian Gokawa Mobile Crane Co., Ltd.
Launch of the passenger-type 2.93-ton mini claw crane (7-stage boom) 'URW507C'.
Launch of the medium-sized electric truck-mounted crane 'U-can ECO-EV'.
Establishment of LLC FURUKAWA UNIC RUS.
Launch of the forestry grapple loader 'UF Series'.
Launch of the compact flat-type Unic carrier 'UC-01NEXRS'.
Launch of the 1.73-ton mini claw crane 'URU174C'.
Launch of the truck-mounted crane 'G-FORCE Series'.
Launch of the battery-powered 2.93-ton mini claw crane 'URW295CBR'.
Establishment of the Sakura factory and oil machine factory.
Announcement of the 39th fiscal year (FY 2026 March) financial results.
Furukawa Unic Co., Ltd. will exhibit at the "Sakura Industry Expo 2026" held on November 7 (Saturday) and 8 (Sunday) in Sakura City, Chiba Prefecture. Visitors are encouraged to stop by our booth.
On September 25, 2026, 14 students from Shibaura Institute of Technology visited the Sakura factory of Furukawa Unic Corporation for a factory tour. The students observed the production line and actual machines, and asked about future career prospects during a discussion with former employees. The company plans to continue providing similar career education support in the future.
On October 6, 2026, Furukawa Unic opened the "UNIC ONLINE SHOP." The shop offers practical items and original goods, available exclusively in Japan. New products will be added sequentially, and information will be shared on official SNS. You can receive the latest updates through the official EC site and SNS accounts.
Furukawa Unic Corporation filed a recall because improper processing of a reinforcement component on truck-mounted cranes could cause it to come loose due to vibration. Owners of affected products are advised to have them inspected and repaired.
On August 7, 2026, a factory tour was held at the Sakura Plant for 24 elementary school students and their guardians. Participants observed machining operations, tried stamping metal key chains, and enjoyed riding a forklift and crane. The children showed interest in future careers, and the company plans to continue hands-on events in cooperation with the local community.
Furukawa Unic Corporation held an internship at its Sakura Plant for 10 high school students from Chiba Prefecture. Participants tried tasks such as machining valve bodies and operating cranes, deepening their interest in manufacturing. The company plans to continue supporting career education and providing learning opportunities for local students.
Furukawa UNIC Corporation extends its deepest condolences to those who lost their lives in the torrential rain that struck Chiba in August 2026 and its heartfelt sympathies to everyone affected. We wish for the safety of all those impacted and for a swift recovery and reconstruction.
We extend our deepest condolences to those who lost their lives in the 2026 Kumamoto earthquake and our heartfelt sympathies to everyone affected. We wish for their safety and for a swift recovery and reconstruction.
Furukawa UNIC Corporation will be closed from Friday, August 14 through Sunday, August 16. Inquiries received during this period will be answered from Monday, August 17 onward. Its sales companies will also be closed. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
The company has begun sales today of the new 2026 UNIC Crane G-FORCE truck-mounted crane. The model now includes as standard the advanced “New Hook Parallel Mode” and “New Ground-Parallel Mode,” previously available only on selected models. An automatic-leveling outrigger is also available as an option to improve setup efficiency and safety. Other updates include orthogonal and memory operation modes, a radio remote control for the outriggers, LED lighting, and a refreshed design.