~As propulsion specialists， we are a company dedicated to supporting ships throughout their entire lifecycle~

Established in 2009

Corporate Strengths

“Overwhelming Market Share”
Nakashima Propeller is the world’s leading propeller manufacturer in the field of marine propellers [large fixed-pitch propellers]， boasting approximately 100% domestic market share and approximately 30% global market share. We operate under the motto of “custom order production，” creating all our products through the fusion of ONLY ONE craftsmanship and high-tech technology， each infused with heartfelt dedication. At our Tamashima factory in Kurashiki City， Okayama Prefecture， which began operations in March 2006， we manufacture approximately 400 units of marine propellers annually with a total weight exceeding 10，000 tons. In July 2019， marking our 13th year of operation， we achieved a cumulative production milestone of 5，000 large FPP units. Nakashima Propeller aims to be an “Optimal Creation Company” that provides the most suitable products for each customer. We advance daily toward becoming the world’s number one company with the top global market share not only in the propeller field but in all fields， and furthermore， to become the world’s only company of its kind. “New Product Development” We are also expanding our lineup to include the design and manufacturing of “CFRP propellers” using carbon fiber， development of stern equipment， development and design of energy-saving devices， hull design， and more. Beyond propellers alone， we aim for total ship support and are expanding our lineup to include monitoring systems and integrated ship operation systems. “Global Expansion” We currently have bases in Vietnam， the Philippines， Singapore， China (Shanghai)， Malaysia， the United States， Germany， the United Kingdom， and Indonesia， with 9 expatriate staff members currently stationed abroad. We plan to continue expanding our overseas bases to increase our global market share and expand our overseas service (repair) capabilities.

Unique, Best-Selling Products and Services

■ Marine propulsion equipment (fixed-pitch propellers) -100% domestic market share， 30% global market share

CFRP propellers -World’s first propeller manufacturing using carbon materials， awarded the Prime Minister’s Prize at the “Manufacturing Nippon Grand Award” In addition to the above， we are expanding our lineup to include development of stern equipment， development and design of energy-saving devices， hull design， and more. Beyond propellers alone， we aim for total ship support and are extending our product range to include monitoring systems and integrated ship operation systems.

Appeal to New Graduates/Mid-Career Recruits

Culture that Encourages Challenge The top management’s philosophy of “Let’s try it first， it’s okay to fail” has permeated throughout the company. There is a culture where you can freely take on challenges without fear of failure.

Great Discretion and Diverse Work Experience You can engage in diverse tasks across departments including manufacturing， design， and sales. It’s an environment where you think for yourself and exercise discretion， rather than doing monotonous work.

Reliable Colleagues and Support System Even when facing difficult challenges， there is an established culture that makes it easy to seek advice， and problems can be solved as a team.

Opportunities to Work Globally There are opportunities to experience overseas business trips and design work from a global perspective， with a track record of hiring foreign employees.Language learning support is also available (English conversation training and correspondence courses).

Work with High Social Contribution We possess high technical capabilities that directly contribute to ship efficiency and CO2 reduction， and your achievements lead to social contribution.

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  Side thruster used when a ship is departing or docking

　

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  Manufacturing propellers larger than 10 m in diameter

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