Finarl
Company Information & Management Policy
Corporate Philosophy
Tatsuo Morishita, the President of Finarl, has been involved in the manufacturing of health tea ever since 1965. Drawing his years of accumulated expertise and experience, he founded the company in 1985.
Finarl, which marks its 25th anniversary this year, manufactures health teas and health foods under the motto of "Health Creation", with product quality and safety our top priority. Our philosophy is to manufacture high-quality products with a high degree of perfection.
With this strong philosophy and the deep trust we have built with our customers over the years, we continue to receive a large number of orders from large Japanese cosmetic, food and pharmaceutical companies. With the procurement of high quality ingredients and thorough quality control, we continue to develop our private brand products which meet the needs of our customers.
Business Overview
Finarl is primarily involved in the manufacture and OEM of high-performance / high-profile health tea and health foods.
Our forte is the production of highly differentiated products. We achieve this especially by meticulously selecting high quality ingredients, but also respecting the originality of each of our OEM customers and using of our far-infrared roasting technology.
We are also engaged in the design of PET bottles, development of fermented foods and sale of ingredients.
Processing
Manufacture of health teas and health foods (supplements)
Sterilization, pulverization, drying, mixing, granulization, tableting, roasting, packaging (3-way seals, sticks, pillow pouches, tea bags, and others (germination, fermentation)
Manufacture of organic JAS products, processing of teas made from essence and powder
Finarl's Commitments
1) Factory Equipment and Environment
By installing the latest equipment in our HACCP compliant factory, we have created a safe, sanitary and highly operational environment.
We have also received ISO14001 and Organic JAS certification.
2) Health Tea
We heat ceramics to generate far-infrared rays and roast our ingredients. The aroma and flavor is enhanced through by temperature control which brings out the natural flavor of each ingredient, making them taste even better.
In order to prevent the aroma and flavor from escaping, we package our blended health teas using our fully-automatic high-speed package line, which covers everything from tea bag packaging to wrapping.
Process Flow
Ingredients ==> Selection/Washing/Germination ==> Sterilization Process, Far-infrared Roasting Process ==> Quality Inspection ==> Weighing/Blending
3) Health Foods
Ingredients are what determines product quality, so with a keen eye we select only those of especially good quality. We conduct the optimal process for each individual ingredient so as not to ruin its unique flavor, while considering nutritional and other key elements.
As for final wrapping, we offer our customers options such as bottling, packing and stick packaging to meet their diverse requests.
Process Flow
Weighing of Ingredients ==> Mixing and Kneading ==> Granulation ==> Drying ==> Tableting Process ==> Finishing Process
4) Quality Control
Whether they are sourced from Japan or abroad, Finarl uses only those ingredients which conform with Japan's strict distribution standards.
In addition, we conduct thorough quality control through careful attention to detail for each manufacturing lot through each step of the manufacturing process from the procurement of ingredients to the manufacture of partially finished goods and delivery of finished goods.
We also conduct a wide range of tests including various types of analysis, examination of product color taste and inspection for bacteria.
5) Research and Development
We offer our customers complete support from product planning to prototype fabrication, choice of product configuration and manufacturing of final products. Please feel free to contact us if you have any inquiries.
Finarl 2010 Work Environment Advancement Program
- Public announcement from the representative of the company about the program for the advancement of the work environment
- Implementation of participation in training courses for employee at the management level
- Dissemination of work-life support system for all employees
- Enlightenment awareness for all employees
- Review and revision of work system and onsite practices
About the Working Environment Improvement Program
In order to contemplate the working environment for work-life balance, we have implemented a program to enhance child and elderly care for our employees. In June 2009, we were appointed by the branch manager of the Japan Institute of Workers' Evolution Foundation as a "Work Climate Reform Business Operator". Under the guidance of the Foundation, we have been promoting our work-life balance improvement program.
ISO14001 Activities
We participated in the Tottori Sand Dunes volunteer weed clean-up program.
Tottori Dunes is part of the San-In Geo-Park. The program is aimed at protecting the native plants and aesthetic view of the dunes, with a large number of locals participating in the program. Fifty - two staff and family members participated to contribute to the local society and preserve the environment of the dunes.
We were given a short explanation on the differences between native and nonnative plants and started the operation. With the help of fine weather and a little bit of wind, every participant had a good experience. Under the guidance of our ISO14001 promotion committee, we plan to continue doing such activities in the future.
Company Infomation
| Name | Finarl Co., Ltd. |
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| Locations | Headquarters / Plant 15 Kami Ajino Tottori, Tottori Pref. 680-1167 Japan Tel 0857-51-8686, Fax 0857-51-8881 Togo Plant 152 Nishi Imazaike Tottori, Tottori Pref. 680-1173 Japan Tokyo Office 7F Build T9 Building, 1-7-10 Nishi Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-0021 Japan Tel 03-3980-3344, Fax 03-3980-3378 Osaka Office 2-1-21 Kita Tenjinbashi, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0041 Japan Tel 06-6314-6865, Fax 06-6314-6856 |
| Capital | 36 million yen |
| Established | August 30, 1984 |
| Start of operations | February 13, 1985 |
| Directors |
Tatsuo Morishita, Representative Director/Chairman Yasuhiro Kadowaki, Representative Director/President Kazuyo Morishita, Senior Managing Director Masashi Yoshida, Managing Director Nozomu Morishita, Director Machiko Fujita, Auditor |
| Number of Employees | 70 |
| Main banks | Tottori Bank, Tottori Nishi Branch Mizuho Bank, Tottori Branch |
| Business |
Manufacture and sale (including on an OEM basis) of effective and highly popular and innovative health-oriented tea and foods (supplements). Ingredients are carefully selected to produce distirative products with our far-infrared roasting technology, while keeping the originality of the OEM customer. Also plastic bottle planning, fermented food production, and ingredient sales. Processing Contents Sterilization, grinding, drying, mixing, granulation, tableting, roasting, and packaging (3-way seals, sticks, pillows, tea bags) Other (Germination and fermentation) Organic JAS products (tea), processing of tea into extract and powders Plastic bottle planning and merchandising |
History
| 1984 (Aug) | Company estabished with 10 million yen capital by Tatsuo Morishita, Representative Director, having 19 years of experience since 1965 in manufacturing health-oriented tea |
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| 1985 (Feb) | Business started at 547-1 Yoshida, Tottori |
| 1987 (May) | Headquarters floor area expanded. Industry first hot airflow roasting facility introduced |
| 1992 (Nov) | OEM production of a health oriented tea based with gutta percha tea |
| 1993 (Sept) | Gutta percha related products become popular seller |
| 1994 (Feb) | Headquarters relocataed to 15 Kami Ajino Tottori, (Land4,118 m2, Building 1,078 m2) Additional far-infrared roasting facilities, automated packaging line for the health tea introduced |
| 1994 (Apr) | Tokyo office (1-55-7 Kotake Nerima-ku Tokyo) estabished |
| 1994 (Jul) | Increasing floor on product stockyard and warehouse (170 m2) |
| 1995 (May) | Capital increased to 12 million yen |
| 1996 (Jul) | Non-stop far infrared roasting facility introduced |
| 1997 (Apr) | High speed packaging line added |
| 1997 (Oct) | Automated ingredient warehouse for centralized management introduced |
| 1998 (Feb) | Tokyo office relocation (Kurosawa bldg. 1-44-1 Higasi Ikeburuko Toshima-ku Tokyo) |
| 2001 (May) | Headquarters relocated to 15 Kami Ajino Tottori (Land 11,167 m2 . Bldg. 3,255 m2) |
| 2001 (Oct) | Capital increased to 36 million yen |
| 2006 (Mar) | On-line marketing started |
| 2007 (Feb) | Organic Foods Production Administrator certified |
| 2008 (Jan) | ISO14001 awarded
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| 2008 (Nov) | Organic Processed Foods Subdivision Operator approved |
| 2009 (Jun) | Osaka office estabished |
| 2011 (Mar) | Web sales division spun-off and Yuyu Ryohin, Ltd. incorporated |
| 2011 (Apr) | Tokyo office relocated (T9 Building. 1-7-10 Nishi Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo) |
Primary Trading Companies
Metabolic, Noevia , Vitalia, Herb Kenko Honpo, Avon Cosmetics, Maruzen Pharmaceuticals, Tanabe Seiyaku, Mitsui & Co.