Mainly manufacturing and sales of telecommunications equipment, electric and electronic application equipment, and electronic components. Business Activities
Founding
Founder, Tokuji Hayakawa, was awarded a patent for the "Tokubijo" snap buckle (he was 18 years old at the time). On September 15, 1912, he established a small metalworking shop in Matsui-cho, Honjo, Tokyo. A Sharp Journey (Sharp History)
Origin of Company Name
Mr. Hayakawa continued to research and improve the techniques for making metal writing instruments, and in 1915, he invented a mechanical pencil that, after further improvements, would take the world by storm. In 1916, Mr. Hayakawa's mechanical pencil was named the "Ever-Ready Sharp Pencil." The present name of the company and its trademark are derived from that product.
Incorporation
In May 1935, the structure of the company was modified to become a joint-stock corporation under the name Hayakawa Metal Works Institute Co. (capitalization: 300,000 yen.)
Capital Stock
5 billion yen (as of March 31, 2024)
Sales
2,321,921 million yen (consolidated)
527,291 million yen (unconsolidated)
( the Year Ended March 31, 2024 )
Employees
Consolidated: 43,445
Japan: 17,209 (Sharp Corporation 5,029 / other Consolidated 12,180)
Overseas: 26,236 (Consolidated)
(as of March 31, 2024)
Corporate
Executives
Organization
Sharp Bases
Showroom
Business Activities
R&D Bases