Hair care, cosmetics, and medical supplies
Founded in Japan in 1905.
Company Ownership
Hoyu Co Ltd
JPN
Howa Machinery Company Ltd
owns 100% of Hoyu Co Ltd
JPN
Machine tools manufacturer, including firearms
Established in 1907.
Company Assessment
(Last updated Jan 2022)
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Hoyu Co Ltd
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Animal Testing
This company appears on PETA's (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, USA) 'Companies That Do Test On Animals' list, signifying that they manufacture products that are tested on animals at some stage of development.
Source: PETA
(2022)
Howa Machinery Company Ltd
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Defense & Military - direct
Howa Machinery, Ltd. is known around the world for their production of both civilian and military firearms.
Source: company website
(2020)
Company Details
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Wholly-owned subsidiary
Subsidiaries:
Samy Co
Hair care products
In 2009, Samy joined Hoyu Co., Ltd., the fourth largest manufacturer of hair color and products in the world. Hoyu has been operating since 1905 and is a third-generation, privately owned family business that develops and manufactures hair color, hair care and other hair cosmetic products for consumers and professional markets.