It is our factories where our way of thinking with respect to the ideal bedding can be most clearly seen. In our factories, all process stages from raw material processing to product finishing are carried out in a hygienic environment with integrated processing in total product lines. In both mechanized processing using the latest equipment and fine hand processing (used as required), products meeting the highest standards are produced. The human resources that support these lines are composed of individuals who suit the operations that they are working on, do not accept second best and who take their jobs seriously. It can be no other way as it is these people who are the source of our jealously guarded high product quality. In the sphere of production technology developments where we are only too happy to spend company time and money, we have taken out a number of patents, patent applications, and design registrations. Not the least of which were our in-house developed manufacturing equipment used for new product development. The Maruhachi Group is furthermore enthusiastically involved in pioneering new technology at the industry forefront. Manufacturing Process of Down Quilt Manufacturing Process of Wool Pad

Because we handle soft products which come in contact with the skin, we are particularly concerned that they be received by the customer in perfect condition. Maruhachi brand futons have repeatedly undergone visual inspections by trained professionals and only after having passed the "clean test", do they become saleable products. In the Maruhachi Group, it was decide that these stringent product quality standards would be checked in practice and the highly specialized QC Center was to be established at the Hamamatsu head office. From raw material quality to product quality, functionality and safety aspects, the QC Center makes use of 27 measuring instruments and our 35 inspection particulars to thoroughly conduct the tastes. For example, product are randomly taken from a production line and then checked to determine if the down ratio or the sewing pass the product quality standards. Furthermore, the QC Center carries out product quality control research and appropriately issues important advice concerning product development. Thus it can be clearly seen that our good reputation and company reliability with respect to our products is undeniably linked to our unceasing efforts to maintain excellent product quality.

QC center of the Hamamatsu head office. Here, thorough checks are carried out to determine raw material quality, product functionality and safety. There are many research staff who are well informed about life science, working in the QC center, use is made off data obtained from research on sleep phenomena in the development of new products.