Oshikiri Machinery Ltd.: Driving Food Safety with Leadership and Innovation

World War II brought untold miseries not only to the major industries of Japan but also to the smaller sectors such as the bakery. In the aftermath of the deadly war, the manual mixing of dough became unsuitable due to the increasing demands of bakery products. At this juncture, Oshikiri Machinery Ltd developed the first household mixer that saved power and allowed the preparation of dough indoors. Over the many decades, Oshikiri has emerged as a major brand in the bakery equipment market worldwide, delivering efficient bakery solutions to retail stores and large food manufacturers. Driven by the philosophy of “Enjoy the connection between people and food for a better tomorrow,” the company provides end-to-end services that include sales, design, manufacturing, and after-sales service. “We are a onestop- service company dedicated to meeting all the requirements of our clients,” says Reona Oshikiri, President of Oshikiri.

With the turn of the century, the bakery industry has been introduced to a fresh set of challenges. Today, there are increasingly stringent compliance requirements related to food safety and worker protection in the production environment.

The manufacturers have to overcome the lack of labor and adopt the right equipment that will deliver maximum uptime. Therefore, they need to follow a well-planned strategy to cover all the bases.

"We are a one-stop-service company dedicated to meeting all the requirements of our clients"

“We provide bakery engineering and solutions that are aligned with the unique needs of our clients,” says Reona. “Our data-driven approach to building solutions allows us to remain one step ahead of the industry demands.” The company is continuously improving its models to meet the challenges, such as contamination and operator safety. In this pursuit, Oshikiri introduces the latest technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and IoT to build machines that not only visualize and optimize production flows but also reduce unplanned downtime. Also, the Clients enjoy automated and manpower and energy saving production by collaborative robots. The design and system engineering division of the company is streamlined to facilitate the development of new equipment quickly. Oshikiri specializes in mass production line such as table roll and melon bun production equipment.

The company keeps a keen watch on the market trends and takes pioneering steps to build new solutions through its dedicated R&D department. Keeping itself aware of the client requirements, the department captures the latest findings, conducts research and test on the materials, and assists the technical department to build solutions in a way that clients’ needs are met. For example, because of the increasing adoption of robots in roll products’ molding process, ‘melon’—Bun Line’s automatic manufacturing system— has emerged as a representative example of a composite molded product that enables mass production with consistent quality. The system improves the quality of the final products and solves clients’ problems.

During client engagement, Oshikiri engages in multiple discussions with clients over the production flow and safety measures to understand their requirements fully. Based on the assessment, the company customizes a solution suitably using an exceptional technology that best fits the clients and increases their entire production line efficiency. After the installation, the company provides maintenance service as well.

Standing at the forefront of the food and beverage industry, Oshikiri is looking forward to onboard more clients in the future through its exclusive line of products. Admired by its bakery partners for high quality, the company focuses on building a long-term relationship with clients.