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boat. It is, however, an essential part of the ship's propulsion power.
Nakashima manufactures each propeller individually, using a unique style
designed to make boats faster, safer and more comfortable.

Brand history

  • 1926: creation of a foundry
    1926: creation of a foundry

    Zenichi NAKASHIMA starts the NAKASHIMA Foundry by smelting a copper alloy in Okayama City.

  • 1930: Birth of the MITSUWA brand
    1930: Birth of the MITSUWA brand

    The MITSUWA brand, represented by 3 overlapping circles, is launched for small propellers.

  • 1955: appearance of the Eagle brand
    1955: appearance of the Eagle brand

    Trademark becomes "Eagle

  • 1974: digital machines and test tank
    1974: digital machines and test tank

    The installation of digital machines began in 1974, at the same time as the construction of a test tank.

  • 1982: arrival of special propellers
    1982: arrival of special propellers

    The first highly asymmetrical propellers are born

  • 1985: brand change
    1985: brand change

    The brand becomes "N" for NAKASHIMA.

  • 2005: second plant
    2005: second plant

    Opening of a second plant in Tamashima, Japan, to produce large propellers for cargo ships, tankers and military vessels. Manufacture of propellers for ships up to 150 tonnes

  • 2007: plant in Vietnam
    2007: plant in Vietnam

    Opening of a factory in Nomura, Vietnam, to produce the smallest propellers for pleasure boats. Production capacity up to 12,000 units per year

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