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.
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Brand history
- 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
The MITSUWA brand, represented by 3 overlapping circles, is launched for small propellers.
- 1955: appearance of the Eagle brand
Trademark becomes "Eagle
- 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
The first highly asymmetrical propellers are born
- 1985: brand change
The brand becomes "N" for NAKASHIMA.
- 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
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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