SHINWA SOKUTEI, also known as SHINWA RULES CO., LTD., is one of the leading manufacturers of measuring instruments in Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture, Japan.
Born in a region dedicated to metalworking production since the 16th century, with the wisdom and techniques passed down from our ancestors, SHINWA RULES has been manufacturing and selling trustworthy metallic rulers and precise squares since our business began in 1971.
Since then, 50 years have passed and as of 2020, we currently hold the largest share in the field of metallic rulers (82.4%) and Carpenter's Square (83.2%) in Japan. In addition to rulers and squares, we have expanded our expertise and is also now offering Calipers, Thermometers, Hygrometers, Laser optical apparatuses, Sheet heating elements, and other various measuring instruments. We take great pride in that our customers have come to recognize that the SHINWA brand reflects accuracy and inspires trust. We will do our best to meet the needs of our customers and continue supplying reliable, high-quality measuring instruments.