About Us

Our Story

Who We Are

The leading water and air solutions provider. Built on decades of expertise and innovation.

Founded in 1918, we are a global leader in innovative solutions for water and air systems. With operations in over 20 countries, we bring world-class expertise to every project we undertake.

Our team of 2,000+ professionals is dedicated to delivering exceptional quality and service, ensuring customer satisfaction at every level of engagement.

100+

Years

500+

Employees

20+

Countries

Our History

Our Journey

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Over a century of growth, innovation, and dedication to excellence in water and air solutions.
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1918

Our founder, Gisaburo Sugata, established Sugahei Shokai machinery department in Kasaoka-machi, Fukuyama City. Began manufacturing and selling pumps, and selling industrial machines both domestically and overseas.

1938

Moved the factory to a larger site in Okinogami-cho (current Konan-cho),
Fukuyama City.

1955

Changed the company name to Kyokuto Machine Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

1956

Began manufacturing air blowers in addition to pumps under Kyokuto brand.

1958

Designated as a streamlined model factory by the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency.

1965

Entered into a technology partnership with Franklin Inc. (U.S.A.).

1966

Entered into a technology partnership with Deming Inc. (U.S.A.).

1967

Moved the head office and main factory to Miyuki-cho, Fukuyama City. Completed a modern factory that showcased industry-leading scale and latest facilities.

1971

Began developing and selling total heat exchangers in addition to pumps and air blowers.

1973

Developed fire pump units that set a precedent for “unitization,” the mainstream of today’s market.

1975

Developed the industry’s first water supply unit.

1976

Established Kyokuto Services Co., Ltd. (current TERAL TECHNO SERVICE INC.).

1980

Entered into a business partnership with Flygt Inc. (Sweden).

1985

Addressed “Improving Water Quality Through Destratification” with Shiga Prefecture’s Lake Biwa Research Institute.

1986

Released the “ARLS Series,” which caused a revolution in pump materials.

1987

Completed the General Research Institute. Released the total heat exchanger “Econo S.”

1988

Completed our Saitama factory.
Began supporting the Kansai Hydrosphere Environment Interest Research Organization.
Changed the company name to Teral Kyokuto Inc.
Developed water treatment systems (filtration equipment).

1989

Won the Medium and Small Business Research Institute Award.

1990

Established Teral Chemical Inc. (current Production Dept.).
Organized an overseas trip for employees to celebrate surpassing \20 billion in annual sales.

1991

Established Teral Thai Co., Ltd.

1993

Established Teral Denso Co., Ltd. (current Production Dept.).
Held Living Environment Forum ’93 nationwide.

1994

Established Teral Environmental Systems Co., Ltd. (current TERAL TECHNO SERVICE INC.).

1995

Completed Teral Thai Co., Ltd.’s new factory in Ayutthaya.
Established Teral Asia Ltd. in Hong Kong.

1997

Bought property and building in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo (Teral Koraku Building/Tokyo office).

1998

Achieved 7 million hours of accident-free production.
Teral Services and Teral Environmental Systems merged to form TERAL TECHNO SERVICE INC.
Received ISO9001 certification.

1999

Teral Denso Co., Ltd. (current Production Dept.) received ISO9001 certification.

2000

Teral Chemical Inc. (current Production Dept.) received ISO9001 certification.
Entered into household disposer business.

2002

Established Teral General Machine (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

2003

All the shares of Taku Electric Corp. (current TERAL TAKU Inc.) were transferred from Mitsubishi Electric Corporation.

2004

Formed a capital alliance with Kurita Electric Works, Ltd. (current TERAL KURITA INC.).

2005

Disposer business was transferred from Sekisui Aqua Systems Co., Ltd.

2006

Completed Teral General Machine (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.’s new factory.
Completed the Ekiya factory exclusively for large-sized fans.

2008

Pump business was transferred from Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd.
Changed the company name to TERAL INC.
Received ISO14001 certification.
Began manufacturing coolant filtration equipment

2009

Established Anhui Taiwei Electric Machine Co., Ltd. (T&W), a new joint venture company in China
Began manufacturing electric motors.

2010

Coolant pump and ring blower business was transferred from Fuji Electric Systems Co., Ltd.

2011

Established Teral Asia Limited.

2013

The shares of TANIYAMA CO.,LTD. were transferred from Taikisha Ltd. to the Teral group.

2014

Established Teral Pumps & Fans North America Ltd.
Established Teral Middle East F.Z.C.
Established Teral Vienam Limited Liability Company.

2015

Established PT. Teral Indonesia Pumps and Fans.

2018

Celebrated 100th anniversary.
Completed new office building (ZEB office).

2019

Established Teral Engineering Center（Shanghai）Co.,Ltd.

2021

Established Teral Philippines Inc.

2023

Established TERAL Pumps India Pvt. Ltd.

What Drives Us

Mission & Values

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Guided by our mission and core values, we strive to make a positive impact in everything we do.
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Our Mission

To deliver innovative, high-quality solutions that exceed customer expectations while fostering sustainable growth and creating value for all stakeholders.

Our Core Values

Integrity

We conduct business with honesty and transparency.

Innovation

We embrace creativity and continuous improvement.

Excellence

We strive for the highest standards in everything we do.

Sustainability

We are committed to environmentally responsible practices.

Our Edge

Innovation & Technology

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Pushing boundaries and embracing cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional solutions.
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Technology at Our Core

We invest heavily in research and development to stay at the forefront of technological advancements. Our approach combines pioneering R&D, digital transformation, and sustainable solutions to meet tomorrow's challenges today.

Our Strengths

Cutting-Edge R&D

Our dedicated research team develops pioneering solutions for pumps, filtration, and environmental systems.

Digital Transformation

We leverage smart sensors, IoT, and data analytics to optimize performance and predictive maintenance.

Sustainable Tech

Energy-efficient pumps and eco-friendly solutions that reduce environmental impact without sacrificing performance.

Precision Engineering

Rigorous testing and advanced manufacturing ensure reliability and longevity in every product we build.

Trusted Worldwide

Certifications & Standards

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Committed to excellence through rigorous quality standards and internationally recognized certifications.
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Quality Assured

Our internationally recognized certifications demonstrate our commitment to quality management, environmental responsibility, and workplace safety in every product and project we deliver.

Recognized Certifications

ISO 9001:2015

Quality Management

ISO 14001:2015

Environmental Management

OHSAS 18001

Occupational Health & Safety

CE Marking

European Conformity

Company Profile

Company Overview

Comprehensive information about our company, capabilities, and achievements.

Company

TERAL INC.

Founded

August 1918

Est. 14th April 1950

Representative

Hirofumi Sugata

Capital

78 Million JPY

Executives

Board of Directors

PresidentHirofumi Sugata
Executive Vice-president & COOTakayuki Sugata
Senior Managing DirectorTeizo Fujii
Senior Managing DirectorTadamichi Murakami
Managing DirectorToshiki Katayama
Director of Technical HQMasaaki Sekimoto
DirectorHiroyuki Sugata
DirectorKazue Sugata
DirectorYoshiko Takemoto