UTSUMI

Greeting Since our founding, UTSUMI has advanced product development with the themes of “Always scientifically approaching scissors” and “Creating tools with people in mind.” From our early days when handmade scissors were the norm, we pioneered the industry by introducing CNC grinding machines to ensure consistent quality and offer affordable pricing to our customers. In an era when thinning shears were primarily used in barbershops for summer hair volume adjustment, we launched the “Let’s Use Thinning Shears” campaign to promote their use in beauty salons for finishing cuts and design cuts. This helped many stylists recognize the convenience of thinning shears and successfully expanded their range of applications. UTSUMI was also the first in the industry to introduce the now-standard classification by “cutting rate.” At the same time, while embracing new technologies, we’ve maintained Japan’s traditional blade-making heritage by passing down the “Chaku-ko” (blade fusion) technique to our young craftsmen. Now, having passed our 30th anniversary of incorporation and looking toward 40 and 50 years, we remain true to UTSUMI’s philosophy: “We spare no effort in creating convenient and user-friendly companies, people, and tools for our customers.” We deliver comfortable scissors with pride as craftsmen, carefully and rigorously crafting each pair while envisioning the joy and excitement that comes from cutting. Needless to say, our foundation remains our unwavering commitment to serving salons and technicians since our founding. Our entire staff promises to be of service to you. Please look forward to UTSUMI’s future. President and CEO Makoto Hagino History 1987 Founded in Settsu City, Osaka as a manufacturer of barber and beauty scissors 1990 Incorporated as UTSUMI Corporation and began full-scale domestic and international sales President and CEO: Chiyamashiro Utsumi 1991 Signed production contract with UK-based Denroy (Denman brand) for Denman brand scissors 1992 Exhibited at Hair World Japan 1994 Exhibited at Hair World UK 1995 Exhibited at the 1st Asia Beauty Expo 1996 Exhibited at Hair World Washington D.C. 1997 Exhibited at the 2nd Asia Beauty Expo 1998~ Annual exhibition at beauty world JAPAN 1999 Established Utsumi America in California, USA (taking over operations from B.W Boyd Shears) Entered the Nail business 2000 Inherited a handmade scissors factory with 60 years of history, began operations as UTSUMI Osaka Factory Started annual exhibitions at Asia Nail Festival TOKYO NAIL EXPO 2001 Exhibited at the 3rd Asia Beauty Expo 2002 Exhibited at Hair World Las Vegas Opened Tokyo office (Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo) Entered the Pet business 2004 Built headquarters building (approximately 145m², 4 floors) 2008 Founder Chiyamashiro Utsumi became Chairman, Makoto Hagino appointed as President and CEO 2010 Opened Sapporo branch office (Kiyota-ku, Sapporo) 2014 Exhibited at the 7th Asia Beauty Expo 2016 Completed renovation of UTSUMI Osaka First Factory Continuing to present Company Profile Headquarters 3-11-17 Shoaikui, Settsu-shi, Osaka 566-0023 TEL: 06-6381-8223 FAX: 06-6319-3447 Capital 10 million yen Established 1987 Employees 20 Banking Relationships Kansai Mirai Bank, Shoaikui Branch Kyoto Bank, Suita Branch Locations Osaka The central organization of UTSUMI with headquarters functions. The maple tree planted when our headquarters was completed has gradually grown thicker and now displays beautiful autumn colors. Like this commemorative tree, we wish to grow into a company that brings color to the world. Address: 3-11-17 Shoaikui, Settsu-shi, Osaka 566-0023 TEL: 06-6381-8223 FAX: 06-6319-3447 Factory (Osaka) Inheriting the traditional “Chaku-ko fire forging” technique derived from Japanese swords. Our skilled craftsmen carefully finish each pair of scissors that combines “sharp cutting edge,” “comfortable handling,” and “high durability.” We continue to be committed to creating products from the user’s perspective for maximum usability. Address: 5-22, 3-chome, Tamatsu, Higashinari-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 537-0023 TEL: 06-6977-7211 Tokyo Overseeing the Eastern Japan area. With an increasing number of requests from famous salons, we will continue to introduce UTSUMI scissors with a straightforward approach throughout the Tokyo metropolitan area to Tohoku region, responding flexibly to the growing needs of the salon industry. Address: 1-14-7 Kaminarimon, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0034 TEL: 03-5830-4777 FAX: 03-5830-4778 Overseas Locations United States of America Focusing on the sale of Japanese-made scissors throughout America and developing scissors for the local market. We also support industry revitalization by visiting schools to provide scissors training, introducing Japanese-made scissors, and demonstrating maintenance methods. Craftsmen trained in Japan provide sharpening services using Japanese techniques, spreading Japanese craftsmanship worldwide. USA Office Utsumi America, INC. 18271 W. McDurmott Suite K., Irvine, CA. 92614 USA Tel: 949-474-1911 Fax: 949-757-1067

About Us

Greeting Since our founding, UTSUMI has advanced product development with the themes of “Always scientifically approaching scissors” and “Creating tools with people in mind.” From our early days when handmade scissors were the norm, we pioneered the industry by introducing CNC grinding machines to ensure consistent quality and offer affordable pricing to our customers. In an era when thinning shears were primarily used in barbershops for summer hair volume adjustment, we launched the “Let’s Use Thinning Shears” campaign to promote their use in beauty salons for finishing cuts and design cuts. This helped many stylists recognize the convenience of thinning shears and successfully expanded their range of applications. UTSUMI was also the first in the industry to introduce the now-standard classification by “cutting rate.” At the same time, while embracing new technologies, we’ve maintained Japan’s traditional blade-making heritage by passing down the “Chaku-ko” (blade fusion) technique to our young craftsmen. Now, having passed our 30th anniversary of incorporation and looking toward 40 and 50 years, we remain true to UTSUMI’s philosophy: “We spare no effort in creating convenient and user-friendly companies, people, and tools for our customers.” We deliver comfortable scissors with pride as craftsmen, carefully and rigorously crafting each pair while envisioning the joy and excitement that comes from cutting. Needless to say, our foundation remains our unwavering commitment to serving salons and technicians since our founding. Our entire staff promises to be of service to you. Please look forward to UTSUMI’s future. President and CEO Makoto Hagino History 1987 Founded in Settsu City, Osaka as a manufacturer of barber and beauty scissors 1990 Incorporated as UTSUMI Corporation and began full-scale domestic and international sales President and CEO: Chiyamashiro Utsumi 1991 Signed production contract with UK-based Denroy (Denman brand) for Denman brand scissors 1992 Exhibited at Hair World Japan 1994 Exhibited at Hair World UK 1995 Exhibited at the 1st Asia Beauty Expo 1996 Exhibited at Hair World Washington D.C. 1997 Exhibited at the 2nd Asia Beauty Expo 1998~ Annual exhibition at beauty world JAPAN 1999 Established Utsumi America in California, USA (taking over operations from B.W Boyd Shears) Entered the Nail business 2000 Inherited a handmade scissors factory with 60 years of history, began operations as UTSUMI Osaka Factory Started annual exhibitions at Asia Nail Festival TOKYO NAIL EXPO 2001 Exhibited at the 3rd Asia Beauty Expo 2002 Exhibited at Hair World Las Vegas Opened Tokyo office (Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo) Entered the Pet business 2004 Built headquarters building (approximately 145m², 4 floors) 2008 Founder Chiyamashiro Utsumi became Chairman, Makoto Hagino appointed as President and CEO 2010 Opened Sapporo branch office (Kiyota-ku, Sapporo) 2014 Exhibited at the 7th Asia Beauty Expo 2016 Completed renovation of UTSUMI Osaka First Factory Continuing to present Company Profile Headquarters 3-11-17 Shoaikui, Settsu-shi, Osaka 566-0023 TEL: 06-6381-8223 FAX: 06-6319-3447 Capital 10 million yen Established 1987 Employees 20 Banking Relationships Kansai Mirai Bank, Shoaikui Branch Kyoto Bank, Suita Branch Locations Osaka The central organization of UTSUMI with headquarters functions. The maple tree planted when our headquarters was completed has gradually grown thicker and now displays beautiful autumn colors. Like this commemorative tree, we wish to grow into a company that brings color to the world. Address: 3-11-17 Shoaikui, Settsu-shi, Osaka 566-0023 TEL: 06-6381-8223 FAX: 06-6319-3447 Factory (Osaka) Inheriting the traditional “Chaku-ko fire forging” technique derived from Japanese swords. Our skilled craftsmen carefully finish each pair of scissors that combines “sharp cutting edge,” “comfortable handling,” and “high durability.” We continue to be committed to creating products from the user’s perspective for maximum usability. Address: 5-22, 3-chome, Tamatsu, Higashinari-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 537-0023 TEL: 06-6977-7211 Tokyo Overseeing the Eastern Japan area. With an increasing number of requests from famous salons, we will continue to introduce UTSUMI scissors with a straightforward approach throughout the Tokyo metropolitan area to Tohoku region, responding flexibly to the growing needs of the salon industry. Address: 1-14-7 Kaminarimon, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0034 TEL: 03-5830-4777 FAX: 03-5830-4778 Overseas Locations United States of America Focusing on the sale of Japanese-made scissors throughout America and developing scissors for the local market. We also support industry revitalization by visiting schools to provide scissors training, introducing Japanese-made scissors, and demonstrating maintenance methods. Craftsmen trained in Japan provide sharpening services using Japanese techniques, spreading Japanese craftsmanship worldwide. USA Office Utsumi America, INC. 18271 W. McDurmott Suite K., Irvine, CA. 92614 USA Tel: 949-474-1911 Fax: 949-757-1067