Manufacturer of filling and packaging machines, packaging materials and soy foods for the food industry
Shikoku Kakoki Co., Ltd.
Kitajima-cho, Tokushima · Tokyo · Osaka · Naruto · Anan · Gotemba · Asago · Minamiawaji · Düsseldorf · Shanghai · Bangkok · Crestview Hills, KYNew on Amplifa
About Shikoku Kakoki
Shikoku Kakoki Co., Ltd. is a Japanese machinery and packaging company founded in 1961, headquartered with its machine manufacturing plant in Kitajima-cho, Tokushima Prefecture. The Machinery Division designs and manufactures filling machines for foods such as milk, probiotic drinks, soft drinks, desserts, yogurt, spreads, ready meals and seasonings, including the aseptic cup filling machine ULA-320/400 with a maximum output of 40,000 cups per hour. In addition, the company installs complete production lines from the processing machine to secondary packaging as well as CIP systems. The Packaging Division develops and sells packaging materials such as plastic containers (injection molding), paper cups, lid materials, closures, straws, films and aluminium foil; the Food Division manufactures tofu and soy foods under the Satonoyuki brand. The subsidiary Shikoku Kakoki Europe GmbH in Düsseldorf handles sales, customer service and packaging material distribution for Europe.
- Site
- Düsseldorf
- Processes
- Manufacture of filling machines for foods, Aseptic cup filling machine ULA-320/400 for long shelf life, Design and construction of filling machines for milk, probiotic drinks, soft drinks, desserts,, Installation of complete production lines from processing machines to secondary packaging, Manufacture of processing machines, CIP systems and packaging systems, Manufacture of plastic packaging by injection molding (injection-molded containers for margarine,, Manufacture of paper containers for foods (yogurt, ice cream, Cup Noodles), Manufacture of packaging materials: plastic containers, paper cups, lid materials,
- Materials
- Plastic, Paper, Aluminium foil, Steel, Stainless steel (food-grade)
- Certificates
- Certifications
- Founded
- 1961
- Employees
- 723
- Industries
- Food industry, Dairy industry, Beverage industry, Packaging industry
- 01
Design and engineering
- 02
Machine manufacturing and assembly
- 03
Installation of complete production lines
- 04
Manufacture of packaging materials
- 05
After-sales service and customer support
Materials and Processes
Stainless steel (food-grade)
Material for machines and equipment in contact with food.
Steel
Used for the construction of food machinery; distribution via Shikoku Industry Co., Ltd.
Plastic
Injection molding of containers for margarine, beverages and other foods.
Paper
Manufacture of paper containers for yogurt, ice cream and Cup Noodles.
Aluminium foil
Lid and foil materials for cup and packaging systems.
Locations
Tokushima (Machine Manufacturing Plant)
JPHeadquarters and machine manufacturing plant
- Materials
- Steel, stainless steel
- Aseptic cup filling machine ULA-320/400 (product line)
Düsseldorf
DESubsidiary Shikoku Kakoki Europe GmbH: sales, customer service, packaging materials, soy products
Tokyo
JPSales machines/packaging, Packaging System Division
- Ink-jet printers (Central Machinery)
- Image processing equipment (Central Machinery)
Shanghai (Songjiang)
CNProduction and sales (Shanghai Shikoku Food Packaging Machinery Co., Ltd.)
Bangkok
THSales and after-sales for Thailand and Southeast Asia
Crestview Hills, KY
USSales and after-sales (Shikoku Kakoki America, Inc.)
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of filling machines for foodsAssembly | – | – | – | – | Stainless steel (food-grade, derivable) |
| Aseptic cup filling machine ULA-320/400 for long shelf lifeAssembly | – | – | – | 40,000 cups/h (Max Output) | – |
| Design and construction of filling machines for milk, probiotic drinks, soft drinks, desserts,Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Installation of complete production lines from processing machines to secondary packagingAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacture of processing machines, CIP systems and packaging systemsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacture of plastic packaging by injection molding (injection-molded containers for margarine,Plastics | – | – | – | – | Plastic |
| Manufacture of paper containers for foods (yogurt, ice cream, Cup Noodles)Packaging | – | – | – | – | Paper |
| Manufacture of packaging materials: plastic containers, paper cups, lid materials,Packaging | – | – | – | – | Plastic, Paper, Aluminium |
| Manufacture of tofu and soy foodsFood | – | – | – | – | Soy |
| Manufacture of ink-jet printers for industrial use and image processing equipmentAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Assembly of food machinery, distribution of steel and equipment for food machineryAssembly | – | – | – | – | Steel |
| Cup and gable-top filling machines (installation and maintenance)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
3 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aseptic cup filling machine | Shikoku Kakoki ULA-320/400 | – | – | – | Machine Manufacturing Plant Tokushima |
| Ink-jet printers for industrial use | Central Machinery Co., Ltd. | – | – | – | Tokyo |
| Image processing equipment | Central Machinery Co., Ltd. | – | – | – | Tokyo |
Additional services
Quality
According to the company, the Food Division works with strict quality standards and state-of-the-art technology in food production. No specific certifications have been published for machine manufacturing.
| Evidence | Tokushima |
|---|---|
| Certifications |
History
- 1961
Founded by Michio Ueda as a small tank manufacturer (registered on 1 June 1961).
- 1973
Foundation of the subsidiary Satonoyuki Foods Co., Ltd.
- 1995
Foundation of the subsidiary Shanghai Shikoku Food Packaging Machinery Co., Ltd.
- 2016
Foundation of the subsidiaries Shikoku Kakoki Europe GmbH (Düsseldorf) and Shikoku Kakoki (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
- 2018
Foundation of the subsidiary Shikoku Kakoki America, Inc.
- 2019
Capital and business alliance with Nippon Paper Industries.