Kiyotaka Furuno, founder of Nishinomiya-listed company Furuno Electric, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at the age of 99.
Provided by Furuno Electric Co., Ltd.
This photo was taken back when Furuno Electric was headquartered in Nagasaki. It shows the period just after the end of World War II, when Kiyotaka and his older brother Kiyotaka were taking on the challenge of new technology with an acoustic depth sounder they had found at a black market.
The “fish finder” was born from the acoustic depth sounder the brothers had obtained. It brought a revolution to the fishing industry and became a trusted partner for fishermen around the world.
Provided by Furuno Electric Co., Ltd.
This photo was taken shortly after the company relocated its headquarters to Nishinomiya in 1964. At the time, there was still nothing around the area, and it was an era full of dreams for future growth.
This is the current headquarters building of Furuno Electric Co., Ltd. The company has grown into a manufacturer of equipment for fishing vessels with an impressive 49% global market share, and Kiyotaka Furuno’s hard work and passion continue to live on in Nishinomiya.
Furuno Electric’s latest showroom. Here, cutting-edge technologies and products are on display, and you can still feel Kiyotaka Furuno’s spirit of innovation.
Starting with the recent event for the children of the future at Kawaragi Elementary School, the company continues to grow as an important presence for the local community and for oceans around the world.
Kiyotaka Furuno’s passion and hard work built the Furuno Electric of today. His achievements have had a major impact not only on the fishing industry, but on the wider marine industry as a whole. His spirit will surely continue to live on with Furuno Electric.
Kiyotaka Furuno, thank you very much. We offer our heartfelt condolences.
