1921
Shozaburo Shimano establishes Shimano Iron Works. Begins production of the bicycle freewheel.
1978
• Bantam series of reels are released.
• Shimano exhibits at AFTMA (the starts of full-fledged sales of fishing tackle abroad).
1970
• Shimano Yamaguchi Co., Ltd. is established in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.
• Fishing Tackle Division is launched.
1992
• The Stella reel, equipped Shimano Balance Lock (SBL) is released.
Shimano knows technology advances, techniques evolve, and styles change. However, the goals remain the same: to catch fish, be part of nature, and enjoy the sport of fishing. From simply relaxing at a secluded fishing hole or mountain stream, to winning a prestigious bass tournament or catching that gander marlin, the emotions experienced can be just as varied.
Shimano understands the many different reasons people fish. That is why you will find a broad range of products, covering many applications and experience levels, on which Shimano has included the latest technological advances and designs so that you can rest assured that we have the tackle available for your particular situation. All that we leave to you is to simply enjoy your fishing experience.
Shozaburo Shimano establishes Shimano Iron Works. Begins production of the bicycle freewheel.
• Bantam series of reels are released.
• Shimano exhibits at AFTMA (the starts of full-fledged sales of fishing tackle abroad).
• Shimano Yamaguchi Co., Ltd. is established in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.
• Fishing Tackle Division is launched.
• The Stella reel, equipped Shimano Balance Lock (SBL) is released.
Shimano knows technology advances, techniques evolve, and styles change. However, the goals remain the same: to catch fish, be part of nature, and enjoy the sport of fishing. From simply relaxing at a secluded fishing hole or mountain stream, to winning a prestigious bass tournament or catching that gander marlin, the emotions experienced can be just as varied.
Shimano understands the many different reasons people fish. That is why you will find a broad range of products, covering many applications and experience levels, on which Shimano has included the latest technological advances and designs so that you can rest assured that we have the tackle available for your particular situation. All that we leave to you is to simply enjoy your fishing experience.
Shimano, Inc. is a Japanese multinational manufacturer of cycling components, fishing tackle, and rowing equipment.
In 2005, the company had net sales of US $1.4 billion. Bicycle components provided 75% of its sales income. Fishing tackle produced 23% of the company's sales income, while other products—including snowboarding equipment and other forged parts—produced about 2% of its sales income. Shimano produced golf supplies until 2005 and snowboarding equipment until 2008, when they abandoned the enterprises as unprofitable.
Headquartered in Sakai, Japan, the company has 32 consolidated subsidiaries and 11 unconsolidated subsidiaries. Its primary manufacturing plants are in Kunshan, China; Malaysia; and Singapore, while its sales are in Europe (41% of total sales) and North America (17%).
Shimano is publicly traded and has 102.8 million shares of common stock outstanding.
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