K.K. IRISU at a glance
The history of K.K. IRISU (ILLIES) started 1859 in Dejima-Nagasaki. On the company´s customer lists some famous names are to be found: Yukichi Fukuzawa – who´s portrait is depicted on the 10,000 Japanese yen note – once bought dictionaries from the predecessor of K.K. IRISU, important feudal families of the late Edo period as well as Yataro Iwasaki (Founder of Mitsubishi Corp.). K.K. IRISU as the nucleus of the ILLIES GROUP has been providing cutting-edge technologies from overseas to Japan and was substantially involved in the country’s modernization and monozukuri. In 1898 the Headquaters were relocated to Hamburg, Germany. Today the ILLIES GROUP is still family owned and managed – by the fifth generation of Illies. As project and sales partner the company links world-leading technology providers with the manufacturing industry in Asian markets with unchanging frontier spirit.
As an important member of the ILLIES Group, K.K. IRISU (ILLIES) supplies and services a wide-range of technologies related to printing and paper converting, automotive, aircraft and aerospace, food, rubber processing industries as well as quality assurance systems and technical materials. K.K. IRISU (ILLIES) is specialized in introducing technically sophisticated capital goods and technologies to the Japanese market just like in complex project management for the local industrial customers in Japan.
The Management
President
Hartmut Pannen
Vice President
Peter Korn
Vice President
Max Illies
Message from the management
IRISU was established in Japan in 1859. Our uninterrupted presence in modern Japan for over 160 years emphasizes our commitment to Japan and to our business partners here. Irisu accompanied Japan and its industrial rise on their way into the modern world.
We did so by being a reliable and trusted partner providing high-quality machines and services by worldwide first-class suppliers. Advanced technology is certainly a basic requirement for the implementation of any competitive industrial project. However, we strongly believe that careful listening and effective dialogue are essential for achieving successful results. This is the foundation of our business philosophy and a long term understanding of partnership.
Facts & Figures
| Name | K.K. IRISU (C. ILLIES & CO., LTD.) |
| Established | 1859 |
| Capital | JPY30,000,000 |
| President & CEO | Hartmut Pannen, President |
| Number of Employees | 54 (Tokyo 40, Osaka12, Nagoya 2) |
| Tokyo Headquarters | Irisu Building, 3-12-18 Kamiosaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0021 Tel +81(0)3 3443 4111 Fax +81 (0)3 3443 4118 |
| Osaka Office | Semba Central Building 6F, 2-6-8 Hommachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0053 Tel +81 (0)6 6252 6891 Fax +81 (0)6 6244 0616 |
| Nagoya Office | 3-8 Yashirodai, Meito-ku, Nagoya 465-0092 Tel +81 (0)52 990 9200 Fax +81 (0)990 9210 |
| japan-mpit@illies.de | |
| Major Banks | Mitsui Sumitomo Bank, Gotanda Branch Mizuho Bank, Roppongi Corporate Business Office No.1 MUFJ Bank, Gotanda Branch Company Overview (PDF) |
IRISU vision
“Excellence in sales and service”
- Know-how in technology and production processes
- Understanding of markets and market intelligence
- Reliable project execution
- Rapid service response
- Trusted partner for the best in class
- Top performing teams
- Lean organization
Quality Policy
In order to realize our “Vision”, we will continuously improve ourselves based on the following three policies.
1. To be close to our customers and provide added value to them.
2. Comply with laws and regulations, and guide our customers with correct actions.
3. Acquire knowledge and skills that make customers feel truly at ease.
Corporate Governance
At K. K. IRISU (ILLIES), we believe that the dedication and expertise of our reliable staff is our greatest asset. We are committed to the needs of our customers and continuously strive for excellence. For us, integrity is more important than short-term success.
We are always aware of our obligations towards our business partners, employees, and shareholders. Our goal is to provide value-adding functions. We strive to accomplish this by promoting innovative technology solutions and a comprehensive range of personal services.
Our code of conduct and adherence to Corporate Compliance define our core values (read more).
Certification
K.K. IRISU (C. ILLIES & CO., LTD.) has obtained the aerospace quality management system standard EN 9120 for Aerospace Products Handling Team of MPI Technology Department of its Tokyo office.
