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Furuno Denmark
A Global Leader
in the Marine
Electronics Industry
With over 80 years of experience and a worldwide presence, Furuno is known for its innovative and reliable products. Founded in Japan in 1938, Furuno specializes in advanced technology for navigation, communication, and fishfinding systems. Dedicated to deliver high-quality products and ensuring customer satisfaction, Furuno is constantly advancing the field of marine electronics. Today, Furuno has a global presence with 33 subsidiaries and over 3,300 employees.
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NavSkills™
Ensuring Excellence
in Maritime Training
Established by Furuno in 2010, the NavSkills™ training concept was developed to enhance maritime safety by providing high-quality training solutions to navigators worldwide. NavSkills™ guarantees expert-led training, designed and delivered by highly qualified Furuno instructors.
The concept encompasses both classroom training through the NavSkills™ Training Center Network and online training via NavSkills™ Online, ensuring flexible and comprehensive learning opportunities for all maritime professionals.
Company History 1938 ━ 2026
1938 ━ 1969
Establishment and commercialization of practical fish finders
In 1938, Kiyotaka Furuno founded FURUNO ELECTRIC SHOKAI LTD., the predecessor of FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD. While handling the works of outfitting electronics onboard vessels, he felt a strong urge to modernize fisheries, which led to his venture into developing fish finders. He successfully commercialized the world’s first practical fish finder in 1948.
1938
Founded FURUNO ELECTRIC SHOKAI LTD. in Nagasaki, Japan.
1948
Commercializes the world’s first practical fish finder.
Established FURUNO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. in Nagasaki Prefecture
Began manufacturing and selling of the fish finders.
1948 Fish Finder
1951
Established SUISAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, CO.,LTD.
1955
Established “FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.” by taking over operations from
FURUNO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Capital at 8 million yen)
1952 Fish Radiotelephone
1958
Starts selling overseas. (Argentina, Australia, China)
1959
Developed the radar for vessels.
1959 Radar for Vessels(FR-301)
1961
Developed the world’s first Net Sonde
Capital increased to 120 million yen
1964
Moves headquarters to Nishinomiya Factory in Hyogo pref.
1965
Developed the world’s first net recorder.
1966
Enters into non-marine market.
1967
Developed the full automatic sonar, facsimile receiver and direction finder.
1967 Searchlight Sonar(FH-203)
1970 ish
Global recognition of FURUNO
In 1972, FURUNO was awarded the NMEA (National Marine Electronics Association) Best Product Award in the fish finder category in the US.
FURUNO established its first overseas subsidiary in Norway in 1974, which was followed by the establishment of subsidiaries in the US (1978) and the UK (1979), foreshadowing its full-scale entry into the international business arena.
1971
Developed the Omega receiver.
1972
Earns NMEA’s fiscal 1971 Best Product Award.
Developed the Japan’s first Doppler Sonar and Scanning Sonar.
1973
Developed the autopilot system, satellite positioning equipment and simple radio telephone.
1974
Developed the radio navigation system and full-circle scanning sonar.
Developed the gyrocompass.
Established FURUNO NORGE A/S in Norway.
1952 Fish Radiotelephone
1958
Starts selling overseas. (Argentina, Australia, China)
1959
Developed the radar for vessels.
1959 Radar for Vessels(FR-301)
Developed the world’s first Net Sonde
Capital increased to 120 million yen
1964
Moves headquarters to Nishinomiya Factory in Hyogo pref.
1965
Developed the world’s first net recorder.
1966
Enters into non-marine market.
1967
Developed the full automatic sonar, facsimile receiver and direction finder.
1967 Searchlight Sonar(FH-203)
