Hideo Miura

Manufactures and sells coating equipment, chemical machines & other industrial machinery

Manufactures film stretching machines and equipment

Hirano K&E Co., Ltd. is a Japanese technology and manufacturing company established in 1935. The company is based in Osaka, Japan. The company specializes in advanced coating and line control technologies, utilizing expertise in heat and airflow combined with coating and drying processes. Its product portfolio includes various coating machines—such as comma, sealed, die, gravure, roll, and multi-coaters—used for applications including lithium-ion battery electrodes, optical functional films, flexible substrates, electronic components, adhesives, release films, nonwoven fabrics, ceramic sheets, carbon fiber prepregs, synthetic leather, glass cloth, and specialty films. Hirano K&E also develops related drying systems and peripheral equipment, focusing on high-precision film formation adaptable to different materials, thicknesses, speeds, and viscosities. The company operates a technical center called "Technicum" to support customer product development and conducts research and development integrating wet and dry coating methods, as well as nanotechnology and materials science for next-generation applications. Manufacturing processes are supported by advanced assembly, painting, packaging, and quality management systems, with a culture of continuous improvement. The company maintains comprehensive corporate governance, legal compliance, risk management, environmental policies, and transparent investor relations.