Fukuhara Co., Ltd.
Osaka-based circular knitting machine manufacturer producing single-jersey, interlock, rib, and terry machines for apparel and technical fabric mills across Asia since 1907.
Fukuhara Co., Ltd. is a Japanese manufacturer of circular knitting machines headquartered in Osaka, Japan. The company has manufactured circular knitting equipment for over a century and produces a comprehensive range of large-diameter single-jersey, interlock, double-jersey, rib, purl, and terry circular knitting machines serving fabric mills that produce T-shirts, sportswear, underwear, lingerie, medical compression textiles, and technical fabrics. Fukuhara machines are engineered for high production reliability at the lower to mid-tier price point that remains the majority of installed-base demand in Asia, making them a practical choice for new mill start-ups and capacity expansions in high-growth markets. The company exports across East and Southeast Asia and South Asia, with primary markets in China, Vietnam, Bangladesh, India, and Turkey. Distribution is handled through direct regional sales representatives and authorised machine agents in all key knitting-industry markets. Fukuhara also supplies knitting accessories, needles and sinkers, and yarn-steam-setting units to complement its machine portfolio, offering a more complete supply relationship for new and expanding knitwear operations.
- Type
- Manufacturer
- Location
- Osaka, Japan
- Founded
- 1907
- Website
- fukuhara.co.jp
- Categories
- Industrial Machinery
- Markets
- Japan, China, Vietnam, Bangladesh, India, Turkey, Thailand, Indonesia
Verified facts
- corporate-mail-on-domain (green), checked 2026-08-05 Mail server of the company domain
- debarment-clear (green), checked 2026-08-05 OpenSanctions
- lei-lapsed (amber), checked 2026-08-05 GLEIF
- sanctions-clear (green), checked 2026-08-05 OpenSanctions
Claimed certifications
- ISO 9001, Quality Management IAF CertSearch
Import rules for these goods
- Machinery sold in the EU needs CE marking with a declaration of conformity under the EU machinery rules. European Commission