Athletic ballsMIKASA CORPORATION
| Exhibitor (Manufacturer) | MIKASA CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Kuchi, Asa-cho, Asakita-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima |
| TEL | （082）810-3910 |
| Start a business | May, 1917 |
| Representative | Representative Director, President: Yuji Saeki |
| Capital stock | 120,000,000 yen (As of November 2019) |
| Number of employees | 141 employees (As of March 1, 2020) |
| Job description | Manufacture and sale of athletic balls, various sporting goods, Manufacture and sale of FF (friction free) bearings (F.F.B) and underwater rubber bearings, etc., for marine vessels |
| Website | http://www.mikasasports.co.jp/ |
MIKASA CORPORATION started out as “Masuda Rubber Industries,” which was founded in 1917 and the company name was changed in 1950 to “Myojo Rubber Industrial Co.,” which manufactured various rubber products. In the late 1960’s, we started to manufacture volleyballs and in 1969, our volleyballs became the official balls for international competition. Our balls have been highly valued in the world of sports ever since.
The company also plays a role in manufacturing industrial products including submerged rubber bearings, through the use of its widely recognized advanced techniques. In 2001 “Myojo Gomu Kogyo” changed its name to its current company name “MIKASA,” unifying the company and brand names.
V200W (Volleyball International Official Game Ball)
We adopted an original blue and yellow two-color panel design and arrangement to optimize visibility and aerodynamics, improving the stability of the flight path. By 2024, this will be used at all FIVB (Fédération Internationale de Volleyball) sponsored matches.
VLS300 (Official beach volleyball for international competitions and tournaments)
Reduces absorption of rain and other water to reduce burden on the player. By 2024, this will be used at all FIVB (Fédération Internationale de Volleyball) sponsored beach volleyball matches.
