About Junkosha

Enabling Technology Innovators

In order to create a better future, Junkosha aims to support the technology leaders that are changing the world. Through advancing its technologies and embracing those of tomorrow, Junkosha provides valuable solutions that enrich the society we live in.
This is the company which Junkosha aims to be.

About Junkosha

Leading the industry as the world’s first melt-processable fluoropolymer molding manufacturer

Through the manipulation of high-performance polymers such as fluoropolymers, Junkosha supplies a range of products including wires, cables, tubing, connectors and injection moldings. Junkosha also provides the solution as assemblies or components comprised of these products.
As a technology-focused company which delivers the highest quality, Junkosha has consistently pursued research and development since its establishment in 1954. In 1961, Junkosha succeeded in developing the world’s first FEP melt-processable fluoropolymer products, which were enthusiastically embraced by the Japanese market with the coming of the computer age.

  1. High-Precision Molding and Extrusion Technology
    • Ultra-Fine Extrusion
    • Thin Multi-Layer Extrusion
    • Thin-Walled Film Extrusion
    • PTFE Extrusion
    • Injection Molding
  2. Advanced Processing Technology
    • Cabling
    • Surface Modification
    • Film Lamination
    • Heat Shrink
  3. Polymer Modification Technology
    • Foamed Polymer
    • Nano Filler Mixing
    • Polymer Alloy

Providing the best solutions to technology leaders in every industrial field

Our technology is currently at work in a wide range of industrial fields around the world, including medical, space, transport, information and communications, manufacturing processes in semiconductor and flat panel display (FPD). Our customers are cutting-edge technology leaders in fields ranging from supercomputers and rockets to medical devices and chemical plants. We work closely with them to understand their individual challenges and continually improve our technology and processes in order to deliver customized solutions.

We approach polymer development from three perspectives: high performance to ensure the required precision, density, and capacity in leading-edge industries; high durability to withstand extended usage in extreme environments such as space; and high quality to deliver the best products and services in the most efficient manner.

Providing benefits to society through industry by creating unsurpassed value

The character “Jun” in Junkosha means “to benefit”, and the “ko” means “industry.” To us, our name specifically means “providing benefits to society through industry, and contributing to the enrichment of society.” We are driven by a passion not only to satisfy our customers’ needs but also ultimately to contribute to the enrichment of society. We do this by improving people’s quality of life through our continuous efforts to advance our technology and to create unsurpassed value which is unique in the eyes of our customers.

Junkosha is actively promoting its business on a global scale, with operations in 8 locations across the USA, Europe, China, and Japan. Our 750 associates engage with approximately 1,500 companies across 32 countries and regions and provide solutions with value to them.

All of our products are designed and manufactured in Japan under strict standards. As well as actively developing leading-edge technology, Junkosha also works hard to obtain patents globally, filing applications in the USA, Europe, China, and other Asian countries. Including patents obtained in Japan, Junkosha now has over 160 granted patents.

At Junkosha, each employee is known as an "associate", which means "companion", regardless of their duties or roles.

  • 1961

    Leading the industry since 1961, as the world’s first melt-processable fluoropolymer molding manufacturer

  • 32 countries

    Providing Junkosha’s solutions with value to customers across 32 countries and regions

  • 160 patents

    Focusing on building a global intellectual property network, holding over 160 patents

  • 750 associates

    Approximately 750 associates active in 8 locations across the USA, Europe, and Asia

History of Junkosha

From our pioneering world's first innovation over half a century ago to the present day, Junkosha's DNA remains alive and strong in each and every associate

  • 1954

    Established in Umegaoka, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo with capital of 150,000 yen to manufacture and sell polymer molded products

  • 1961

    Began production of molten fluoropolymer FEP tubes (world’s first)

  • 1962

    Began production of FEP wires (world’s first)

  • 1969

    Concluded agreement on technological joint venture with W.L.Gore & Associates, Inc. (agreement subsequently discontinued in 2009)

  • 1976

    Began production of liquid leak detection systems

  • 1979

    Began production of microwave/mmWave coaxial cable assemblies

  • 1983

    Began production of fluoropolymer heat exchangers

  • 1984

    Began production of probe cables for ultrasound diagnostic equipment

  • 1995

    Began production of ultra-fine coaxial cable hinge assemblies

  • 2005

    Began production of flat & high-flex cables

  • 2006

    Began production of high-barrier tubing
    Began production of low friction polyurethane tubing

  • 2009

    Entered Chinese market through establishment of wholly-owned local subsidiary in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China

  • 2010

    Began production of high-speed, large-volume signal transmission cables for the “K” supercomputer (Japanese national project to construct the world’s first supercomputer)

  • 2011

    Began production of peelable heat shrink tubing for catheter reflow and lamination

  • 2013

    Junkosha USA Inc. established in the State of Delaware. Sales office opened in Irvine, California in 2017

  • 2015

    Began production of medical thermocouple cables and assemblies

  • 2016

    Began production of AWG54 ultra-fine wires

  • 2017

    Junkosha UK Limited established in London, Junkosha USA Inc. (European Office) opened in Cheltenham

  • 2018

    Began production of PEEK tubing

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