Nakashima Propeller
Japanese maker of fixed- and controllable-pitch propellers.
Okayama City, Okayama · Company
About
Nakashima Propeller Co., Ltd. is a Japanese propeller manufacturer with its head office at 688-1 Joto-Kitagata, Higashi-ku, Okayama City. The history goes back to 1926, when Zenichi Nakashima started Nakashima Foundry, casting copper alloy in Okayama City; the company marks its 100th anniversary in 2026. The current company was established on August 20, 2009.
The president is Takayoshi Nakashima. The company has capital of 100 million yen and 482 employees as of April 1, 2026. It describes itself as a comprehensive manufacturer of propulsion systems that supports the entire lifecycle of ships and has expanded through overseas bases and through capital and technology partnerships.
Under its vision for 2036, Beyond Propulsion, the company aims to maximise propulsion and manoeuvring performance in actual sea conditions and to contribute to carbon neutrality, safer navigation and a lower workload for seafarers.
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