Automation has never been more important than it is today.
Japanese motorized conveyor roller manufacturer Itoh Denki is leading the way with automated and connected technology for blue-chip clients, such as the United States Postal Service, as well as an expansive range of e-commerce and automotive companies. Itoh Denki is a family firm that has been in business for 77 years and was recently listed as one of the global niche top 100 enterprises by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, in Japan. In addition to a strong Japanese base, Itoh Denki also enjoys extensive international reach, with more than 50% of its sales coming from overseas markets.
Key to the company’s success is a strong focus on digital transformation and innovation, fueled by proprietary technologies in both hardware and software. For example, its flagship product, the Power Moller®, is built for slim and compact lines and simplifies installation and design. Itoh Denki’s solutions help businesses improve efficiency, save on labor costs, and respond to rapid market changes—including increasing numbers of transported goods and a shrinking workforce—in an adept and agile manner. Its systems also support sustainability while relaxing excessive safety regulations.
“We have always tried to utilize our know-how and technologies to make a positive impact in society by providing innovative solutions to the challenges in the logistics industry,” says the company’s president Tetsuya Itoh. Another element of the firm’s forward-thinking approach is a groundbreaking, integrated, self-diagnostics program designed to support remote maintenance and, thereby, reducing costs and headaches for clients.
Itoh Denki runs on an ethos of constant improvement. “Our company’s DNA is deeply rooted in Japanese ‘monozukuri’ culture, which means always working toward a better quality at every level and enhancing our strengths,” says Itoh. “This stems from the unique features of motorized drive roller technology–based material handling.”
