Quality and Security
We are true lock makers who manufacture and control quality for every aspect of every lock, from start to finish. Our emphasis on research and development ensures you of the most advanced technology and materials. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, MIWA is a family-owned company comprised of 1,562 employees who are dedicated to your security needs. MIWA's U.S. offices are located in Irvine, California.
Since 1945, MIWA Lock Company, Ltd. has grown to become Japan's foremost provider of high-performance locks and security systems. Today, our reputation for quality and reliability has made MIWA the choice of leading hotel chains around the world.
From the first offline electronic hotel locking system, which MIWA developed in 1981, to today's flagship product, the RFID technology ALV2 system, MIWA sets the global standard for programmable lock technology.
Environmental Measures
We are working to prevent global warming in all stages of our operations, by aiming for longer product life in the development step, and improving the product cycle, both of which will reduce CO2 emissions. We have put forth a 30% reductions target, and are promoting the concept of reduce, reuse, and recycle. Additionally, legaily mandated levels for BOD and COD in waste water are 120mg/l ; however we have achieved 10mg/l, and we are striving to reach 8mg/l. Activities such as these have been recognized by our receiving ISO14001 environmental management certification.