About APEL

About Us

We want to be a company that contributes to society through manufacturing

Company Overview

Basic Information

Company Name

APEL Co., Ltd.

Established

1974

Capital

¥51,000,000

Representative Directors

Mitsuru Kashiwada

Business

Development, manufacturing and sales of medical devices and analytical instruments

Location

Head Office & Factory

951, Angyouryou Negishi, Kawaguchi, Saitama, 333-0834 Japan

Contact

+81-48-280-3055

(Weekdays: 9:00-17:00)

Certifications & Registrations

ISO9001:2015
Registration Number: FM514692
ISO9001:2015

The design/development and manufacture of medical device for clinical laboratory (Bilirubin meter, Hemoglobin meter, Coagulometer and Hematocrit centrifuge), scientific laboratory equipment (Spectrophotometer and Photoelectric colorimeter).

ISO13485:2016
Registration Number: MD514693
ISO13485:2016

The design/development and manufacture of medical device for clinical laboratory (Bilirubin meter, Hemoglobin meter, Coagulometer and Hematocrit centrifuge).

Licenses & Registrations
  • Medical Device Manufacturing and Sales License No. 11B3X00006
  • Medical Device Manufacturing License No. 11BZ000443
  • Highly Controlled Medical Device Sales and Rental License No. 812645
Organizations
  • Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry
  • Kawaguchi Chamber of Commerce and Industry
  • Saitama Medical Device Industry Association
Banks
  • Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Kawaguchi Branch
  • MUFG Bank, Nishi-Kawaguchi Branch
  • Joho Shinkin Bank, Maekawa Branch

History

1974

Established Kashiwada Medical Equipment Co., Ltd. in Kawaguchi, Saitama.

1976

Changed company name to APEL Co., Ltd.

1978

Purchased and relocated factory to Kotanijima, Kawaguchi.

1983

Built and relocated office building to Kashima, Kawaguchi due to business expansion.

1987

Obtained medical device manufacturing license.

1995

Established Shanghai APEL Medical Instrument Co., Ltd.

October 2006

Updated to medical device manufacturing and sales licenses under the revised Pharmaceutical Affairs Law.

October 2006

Obtained ISO9001:2000 certification.

November 2007

Obtained ISO13485:2003 certification.

February 2008

Obtained pharmaceutical manufacturing license.

October 2008

Obtained pharmaceutical manufacturing and sales license.

October 2012

Updated ISO9001:2008 and ISO13485:2003 registrations.

August 2014

Established APEL VINA CO., LTD. in Vietnam.

January 2015

Discontinued pharmaceutical manufacturing and sales business.

February 2017

Obtained highly controlled medical device sales and rental license.

October 2017

Transitioned to ISO9001:2015.

October 2018

Transitioned to ISO13485:2016.