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Together as one, we’re changing the maritime industry

JRC is a leading global manufacturer of marine electronics, specializing in the design and manufacture of products that meet industry needs. We are close to our customers and focus on developing new solutions and products to meet and exceed their needs.

JRC (Japan Radio Company) is a Japanese company founded in 1915 as a communications technology company. We use that knowledge, technology, and experience in various fields of information technology to contribute to the safety and security of people around the world. With a history of more than 100 years, JRC has a strong reputation for developing the best maritime products with high performance and superior quality to support the safety and security of navigation for all vessels, including merchant ships, workboats, and fishing boats around the world.

Our vision and future 'Mirai'

The word MIRAI means future in Japanese, but it is also a word composed of the most important core value of our company. It's about understanding our customers and partners and the responsibilities that come with them, and how we work to reach them every day.

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Trusted partner

As our business has grown over the years, JRC has become a global market leader in marine equipment and solutions. We have been able to expand our service all over the world. As our partner, you and your team benefit from the insights of our global network of technical experts.

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Our teams are ready to help you anytime, anywhere

Innovation, flexibility, and dedication are essential to gain a growing market share in a competitive market and are deeply embedded in the business. To guarantee this flexibility, JRC has a distributor and dealer network of more than 200 locations. We have a wide variety of resources available to tackle your service needs in the most efficient way 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. More than 750 class-approved engineers are ready to assist you and minimize your downtime.

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Shaping the future together: a conversation with JRC President Kaichiro Sakuma

11 June 2026 - Earlier this year, Kaichiro Sakuma assumed the role of President and CEO of JRC. At a time when industries around the world are being reshaped by technological innovation, digitalization and changing market demands, he has set out a clear vision for the future of the JRC Group. In a recent interview, Mr. Sakuma shared his thoughts on JRC's heritage, the challenges facing the organization and the opportunities that lie ahead.