About UsAbout Us
President’s Message
Tokai has been devoted itself as a specialist of optical thin film processing since establishment.
The current advanced information-oriented society develops at rapidly speed and is applied in various forms
and is used personal everywhere including an information appliance and brings a big change in the lifestyle
of people.
And a technique supporting industrial development evolving every day is
optoelectronics to be said to be key technology for this century and is the optics thin film technology
which we provide.
We polish up world top-class technology by long time experience and the results and always provide
high-precision high value-added products. And, we regard a guarantee of quality that went step further as a way
in response to the request of the customerthat went step further as a way in response to the request of the
customer and build a management system controlled from development to prototype production, a mass production. We widen width of the business by these collective strength base, pursuing and challenging new possibilities of
optical thin films, aiming to create products that further satisfy our customers, we are aim to be a company that can offer information not only in Japan but also around the world.
I will greatly appreciate your continuous guidance and encouragement.
Vision
We contribute to the society and a person and, as the company which is kind to the global environment as well, work on duties with the following creeds every day.
In order to adapt to the dramatically changing environment, we will strengthen our foundational structure, and to
achieve sustainable corporate growth, we will promote proactive transmission and development from a global
perspective.
Thereby we will open up a bright future with our own hands to realize the dreams and
happiness of all our employees.
Products and Services
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Optical Filters (UV to IR Range)
Dichroic filters / Bandpass filters / Notch filters / Polarizing beam splitters / IR cut filters / Laser AR coatings / ND filters
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Optical Mirrors
Metal mirrors / Dichroic mirrors / Laser mirrors
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Functional Thin Films
Antibacterial coatings / Water-repellent coatings / Gas barrier films / Electromagnetic shielding coatings / Decorative coatings
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Lenses / Prisms and other glass-processed products
Processing proposals without thin film formation are also available.
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Resist-Patterned Thin Film Products (Lift-Off / Etching)
Dichroic filters / Various metal coatings
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Contract Services for Cleaning, Inspection, and Coating Removal
Philosophy
- Quality assurance always one step ahead.
- Gain customer confidence in the best technology.
- Cooperate with each other and exert all full strength.
- Prosper together with the improvement of employees’ lives.
- Ensure harmonious social development.
Corporate Profile
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Corporate Name
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Tokai Co.,Ltd |
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Date of Establishment
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April 1976 |
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Representative Director
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Masaki Tokairin |
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Business Contents
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Optical instruments/vacuum thin film deposition processing. Manufacturing and sales of electronic optical instruments and accessories. Importing and exporting of articles mentioned in the above items. All business incidental to the above items. |
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Headquarter plant
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3-6-3, Bandai, Tendo-city, Yamagata 994-0001, Japan |
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Saitama Office
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1-16, 2chome, Higashibenzai Asaka-city, Saitama 351-0022, Japan |
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Osaka Office
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7-E Shinnakajima Bidg 9-20, 1chome Nishinakajima Yodogawa-ku Osaka-city Osaka 532-0011, Japan |
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Capital
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50,000,000yen |
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Settlement Date
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End of April |
History
- Apr
- Founded with vacuum deposition processing of optical lenses as the main business at 2-12-7, Nobidome, Niiza-shi, Saitama Prefecture.
- Nov
- Makes structual changes to become Tokai Optical Laboratory,Inc. with 3,000,000yen as capital
- Dec
- Transfers to 3-6-24, Nobidome, Niiza-shi, Saitama Prefecture, to expand plant space.
- Dec
- Establishes a new plant for conducting technical research and development in Tendo-city of Yamagata Prefecture because of diversifications in products and makes structural changes to be a company limited by shares with present corporate name (capital:10,000,000yen)
- Apr
- The head office is organized for general affairs/sales/accounting, and the plant at the head office is integrated with the Yamagata- Plant.
- Sep
- Capital is increased (new capital: 20,000,000 yen)
- Apr
- Capital is increased (new capital: 30,000,000 yen)
- Nov
- Capital is increased (new capital: 40,000,000 yen)
- Jun
- Concludes sales contract for Tendo City Northern Industrial Park (629-34, Bandai, Tendo-shi) with Tendo City.
- Mar
- Saitama Headquarters is changed to Saitama Office, Registration for the head office is changed to 3-6-3, Bandai,Tendo-shi, Yamagata Prefecture.
- Apr
- Capital is increased (new capital: 50,000,000 yen)
- Jun
- Recognized as subject to the Law on Supporting Business Innovation of Small and Medium Enterprises, which was enforced in July 1999 so that small and medium sized enterprises, that take on advansed business challenges such as new technology and product development can be aupported.
- Jul
- Establishes a new plant in the Tendo City Northern Industrial Park, Operations are conducted there as the head office at 3-6-3, Bandai, Tendo-shi, Yamagata Prefecture.
- Oct
- Awarded the 6th Japan Venture Award funded by Yamagata Shiawase Bank, which awards individuals and companies that devote themselves to new technology, product development, etc.
- Nov
- Recognizing the protection and preservation of the global environment as the most important issue in our corporate activities, we have actively worked to improve resource conservation, energy conservation, recycling, etc., and have started to acquire ISO 14001 certification in order to pass on a healthy environment to the next generation.
- Aug
- Obtains ISO14001 certification.
- Sep
- Receives environmental quality approval as a green partner from Sony Corporation.
- Dec
- Obtains ISO9001 certification.
- Jan
- Transfers the Saitama Office from 3-16-24, Nobitome, Niiza-shi, Saitama Prefecture to 2-1-16, Higashi Benzai, Asaka-shi, Saitama Prefecture.
- Feb
- Receives “Certificate of Compliance” under Green Procurement Standards from Canon Inc.
- Mar
- All facilities at the Yamagata Head Plant are turned to clean rooms
- Oct
- Second headquarters plant was established
- Apr
- Opened Osaka Sales Office
- Feb
- Certified as a Compliant Company under the Management and Labor Diagnosis Program(renewed annually)
- Mar
- Certified as a Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization(renewed annually)
- Feb
- Certified under the Workplace Environment Improvement Declaration Program(renewed annually)
- Aug
- Certified as a Yamagata Smile Company(Gold)
- Oct
- Youth Yell Certification
Offices and Plants
Headquarter plant
3-6-3, Bandai, Tendo-city, Yamagata 994-0001, Japan
TEL:023-658-7311 FAX:023-658-7312
Saitama Office
1-16, 2chome, Higashibenzai Asaka-city, Saitama 351-0022, Japan
TEL:048-451-3393 FAX:048-451-3394
Osaka Office
7-E Shinnakajima Bidg 9-20, 1chome Nishinakajima Yodogawa-ku Osaka-city Osaka 532-0011, Japan
TEL:06-6476-9627 FAX:06-6476-9628
Quality and Environmental Policy
Quality Policy
- ●We are the committee to further augment the quality of business management through the enhancement of technological capability, observance of delivery deadlines, and improvement in yield rates.
- ●We are committed to listening attentively to the voices of customers and taking the initiative to resolve issues relating to existing products and business partners in a faithful manner by taking full advantage of sophisticated technology.
- ●We are committed tocreating a safe and health-friendly workplace environment where employees can achieve their full potential with peace of mind.
- ●We are committed to complying with all applicable laws and regulations and all other requirements that we agreed to accept.
- ●We are committed to communicating the Quality Policy to all employees and all people working for the organization to ensure their awareness and commitment and to disclose it broadly to the general public.
Environmental Policy
- ●We are committed to making continuois improvements in the environmental aspects as they relate to our activities for vacuum vapor deposition of glass and plastics and our products and services, as well as our managemant of the chemical substances contained in our products.
- ●We are committed to continuously reducing the energy load through the enhancement of technological capabilities, observance of delivery deadlines, improvement in yield rates, and operational efficiency improvements, thereby further contributing to the preservation of the environment.
- ●We are committed to listening attentively to the voices of customers and taking the initiative in resolving issues with our existing products and business partners in a faithful manner by taking full advantage of sophisticated technology.
- ●We are committed to complying with all applicable laws and regulations and all requirements that we agreed to accept.
- ●We are committed to ensuring that the environmental management system is maintained and continuously improved through periodic reviews in line with our environmental objectives.
- ●We are committed to communicating the Environmental Policy to all employees and all people working for the organization to ensure their awareness and commitment and to disclose it broadly to the general public.
Scope of application
Site: Tokai Co., Ltd. Headquarters Factory
Activities and Products : Related to vacuum deposition on glass and plastic products
Nov-17 Tokai Co.,Ltd
Masaki Tokairin
Acquired ISO 9001/14001 certification (headquarters factory)
Tokai Co., Ltd. Headquarters Factory has acquired ISO9001 quality management system and ISO14001 environmental management system certification.
Health-Oriented Management
Certified as a Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2025
In March 2025, Tokai Co., Ltd. was certified in the Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Category of the
Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2025 program by Japan’s Ministry of Economy,
Trade and Industry (continuous recognition since 2019).
The Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization certification is a program that recognizes
large companies and small and medium-sized enterprises that demonstrate particularly outstanding
health-oriented management practices, based on regional health initiatives and health promotion efforts
led by the Japan Health Council.
Certified Company under the Labor and Social Security Attorney Diagnosis and Certification System
The Labor and Social Security Attorney Diagnosis and Certification System is a program in which certified labor and social security attorneys evaluate and certify companies that actively comply with labor and social insurance regulations and work to improve the workplace environment, thereby promoting sound corporate management.
Certified as a Yamagata Smile Company (Gold)
Tokai Co., Ltd. has been certified as a Yamagata Smile Company (Gold) in recognition of our efforts to promote work–life balance and the advancement of women in the workplace. This certification is awarded to companies that support an environment where everyone can work with vitality and continue living happily.
Youth Yell Certification
Tokai Co., Ltd. has received the Youth Yell Certification, an accreditation system established under
Japan’s Act on Promotion of Youth Employment. This certification is granted by the Ministry of Health,
Labour and Welfare to small and medium-sized companies recognized for their outstanding efforts in
recruiting and developing young workers, as well as for maintaining excellent employment conditions.
The name “Youth Yell” reflects the program’s purpose of supporting and encouraging young people in the
workforce.