FLOM - Aiming for the Top in LC Components
Since our start in 1990, FLOM has been supplying parts and components to the world’s major analytical device manufacturers. We continue to innovate and create new and unique products, pursuing our goals of high performance, compact design, light weight, and low cost.
Why Choose FLOM?
1.The Miniaturization Specialists! Our components will fit into your device.
When problems occur in liquid chromatography system development, often the best thing to do is replace the problem parts with new components. But that brings up the issue of compatibility. If you’re having trouble finding components that fit your current systems, or are hesitating because of high prices, be sure to talk to FLOM.
As miniaturization specialists, we’re major league developers of very compact and sophisticated components for incorporation into LC systems. We’ve almost never failed to find any adequate solution to our customer's quandaries. It shows in the compliments they’ve given us over the years.
2.Parts and Service both “Made in Japan” at Our Factory
All of FLOMs regular product lines and our specialty one-off products are designed and built in our factory in Japan. That includes all assembly and quality control as well. Both before and after delivery, we’re proud to continue the heritage of craftsmanship and service that makes Japanese products a byword for high quality. Our Japanese staff carry on the tradition at every stage of the process, from design, development, and proposal, to final delivery and after-service as well.
Though supplying our overseas customers may take a bit more time and work, with time and language differences to take into account, even then FLOM works hard to make sure our responses are timely and accurate. When a customer, sweating out some knotty problems on their own shop floor or workshop, says to us something like “I need answers right away”, or “This is what I need you to do”, it brings out the best in the talents of our team members and the strength of our organization.
3.FLOM ? A Leading Japanese Valve Manufacturer
People usually think of the large foreign manufacturers when they think of valves, but we think that FLOM gives the best value. We aren’t billed as a world class valve maker, but our products consistently beat those of a major well-known firm for durability and extremely low price. Our quality, cost and service is second to none!
Our customers have chosen us for our sincere dedication to service and organizational responsiveness. This has put us into the top class of valve makers in Japan in terms of volume sold (including OEM systems).
4.Nimble response for small lots and quick turnaround
FLOM is dedicated to provide fast, nimble response to unexpected supply problems and cost overruns. If your development process hits a sudden snag, and none of the usual answers will do, talk to FLOM. We’re particularly good at finding the answer when the problem involves small lots and quick turnarounds.
About Us
President’s Message
With the basic goal of developing the best parts and components possible for liquid control, FLOM was founded in October, 1990. Since then we’ve been manufacturing and selling our high pressure valves and other components, both stand-alone and OEM units, to the major players in the analytical device market.
The year after our founding we announced, and began shipping of, our new GASTORR line of super compact high performance degassing units, for sale both as OEM embeddables and stand-alones, to both the Japanese and overseas markets.
In 1992 we developed our first super compact Intelligent Pump. This incorporated a revolutionary and innovative pump mechanism which attracted much favorable comment, and the compact design led to its incorporation into many liquid chromatography OEM systems.
Over the years we’ve introduced a wealth of new products to the market, but in almost all cases our focus has been on the components; that has been our mission from the start. With this in mind we have always focused on making “Innovations that Change the Market Forever”. This central focus has won us mutually beneficial relations with many device manufacturers. On these relations we base our boast that we are very close to being the standard in OEM components for the analytical device market.
Currently we export to most of the major manufacturing countries, including North America, Europe, Australia and Asia, and we participate in major area exhibitions such as Pittcon in the US, where we show major global makers and dealers our latest designs and developments.
The analytical market needs ever faster, ever more high performance solutions, but at the same time we have all become concerned about the impacts of our activities on the environment-material recycling, for instance, is a major concern these days. So we promise not only to continue improving the compactness and reducing the weight and cost of our products, but also to offer recycleable products with reduced impact on our fragile environment. Developing these new, low impact, more efficient products is one way where we can make a wholly positive contribution to the wellbeing of our world.
Company Profile
| Name | FLOM Corporation |
|---|---|
| Established | October 31, 1990 |
| Address | 5-32-10 Shinmachi, Ome City, Tokyo, Japan 198-0024 |
| Telephone | +81428-30-7454 |
| Fax | +81428-30-7452 |
| Representative Director | Toshiyuki Shiba |
| Capitalization | 50,000,000 JPY |
| Accounting Period Ends | September |
| Employees | 16 (as of 11/1/2012) |
| Banks | Higashi-Nippon Bank, Haijima Branch Seibu Shinkin Bank, Mitsubara Branch Resona Bank, Fussa Branch |
| Business Lines | Development, design, manufacture, and sale of scientific and labor-saving devices, and of parts and components for similar OEM systems |
| Main Customers | Asahi Techneion, Eicom, SAS, Ever Seiko, M&S Instruments, CHRATEC Kurahashi Giken, GL Sciences, Shiseido, Shimadzu GLC, SOMA Optics, Mitsubishi Chemical Analytech, TSL, Tokyo Rikakikai, DKK-TOA, Eyela, Tosoh, Todoroki Sangyo, Nikkiso, Nihon Waters, Nihon Dionex, Japan Analytical Industry Co., Hitachi High Technologies, Moritex, Yokogawa Electric |
Access Map
35.7906741,139.30359090000002
5-32-10 Shinmachi, Ome City, Tokyo, Japan 198-0024
TEL: +81428-30-7454
FAX: +81428-30-7452
35.7906741,139.30359090000002
Company Structure
History
| 1990 | October | Established in Fussa City, Tokyo |
|---|---|---|
| December | Developed high pressure valve | |
| 1991 | April | Developed super compact degassing unit GASTORR Series |
| 1992 | December | Began shipping super compact pump |
| 1993 | February | Began shipping GASTORR 100 Series |
| April | Began shipping EASY FITT Series | |
| December | Capitalization increased to 20,000,000 JPY | |
| 1994 | October | Began shipping compact single pump |
| 1995 | December | Began shipping GASTORR 150 and 120 Series |
| 1996 | April | Began shipping embeddable degassors, auto pumps, and valves |
| 1997 | April | Began shipping super compact thermostatic column ovens |
| 1998 | July | Moved company to Ome City, Japan |
| October | Capitalization increased to 30,000,000 JPY | |
| 1999 | October | Developed super compact auto valves |
| 2001 | March | Began shipping pulse control single pumps |
| May | First website | |
| 2002 | August | Began shipping dual pumps for FIA |
| November | Began shipping GASTORR 700 Series | |
| Began shipping Autosamplers | ||
| 2004 | September | Capitalization increased to 50,000,000 JPY |
| December | Moved to new facility built in Shinmachi, Ome City, Tokyo | |
| 2005 | March | Developed high durability ceramic valve |
| 2006 | May | Began shipping non-pulsatile micro-pumps |
| Began shipping GASTORR AG/BG Series | ||
| Began shipping Dual Pump KP Series | ||
| 2007 | January | Developed high pressure valves for UHPLC |
| 2008 | March | Began shipping super compact valves, VF Series |
| May | Began shipping Intelligent Pump AI-22 Series | |
| 2009 | May | Began shipping GASTORR VG-20 Series |
| July | Developed high pressure injectors for UHPLC | |
| 2012 | November | Began shipping GASTORR AG/BG-30 Series |
Capitalization
| 1990 | 100,000,000 JPY |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 150,000,000 JPY |
| 1992 | 180,000,000 JPY |
| 1993 | 240,000,000 JPY |
| 1994 | 280,000,000 JPY |
| 1995 | 260,000,000 JPY |
| 1996 | 210,000,000 JPY |
| 1997 | 300,000,000 JPY |
| 1998 | 320,000,000 JPY |
| 1999 | 330,000,000 JPY |
| 2000 | 330,000,000 JPY |
| 2001 | 360,000,000 JPY |
| 2002 | 400,000,000 JPY |
| 2003 | 410,000,000 JPY |
| 2004 | 980,000,000 JPY |
| 2005 | 480,000,000 JPY |
| 2006 | 600,000,000 JPY |
| 2007 | 590,000,000 JPY |
| 2008 | 710,000,000 JPY |
| 2009 | 540,000,000 JPY |
| 2010 | 590,000,000 JPY |
| 2011 | 620,000,000 JPY |
Employment Opportunities at FLOM
At FLOM we look for people who can work freely in a loosely structured work environment. We value independent thought and individual input, knowing that the strong points of our employees can become the strong points of the whole organization. We encourage people with a strong sense of self to apply.
※Unfortunately, we are no longer hiring this year. Please check here again for future opportunities.
Privacy Policy
FLOM (hereafter “the Company”) strictly follows all relevant privacy laws and regulations as they pertain to the handling of personal data. The Company considers the following personal data: personal names, birthdates, addresses, and other data capable of distinguishing an individual (including single pieces of data which, when collated with other data, can be used to distinguish an individual).
Concerning the collection of personal data
The company, in the course of its daily business, often collects the personal data from the documents or situations listed below.
- Product Orders
- General Inquiries
- Product Information Inquiries
- Replies on Survey Forms
- Marketing Campaign Forms
- Replies for Full and Part Time Employment, and Volunteer Work
Purposes for Collecting Personal Data
The Company uses personal data generated in the activities listed above in the following ways.
- To confirm orders and ship products to customers
- To answer inquiries and confirm adequate responses
- To relay information about products and services
- To confirm purchase histories and ensure satisfactory after-service
- To analyze data to improve our products and services
- To offer appropriate service and feedback to customers
Disclosure of Personal Data to Third Parties
As a firm principle, the Company will not reveal any personal data obtained to any third party, except under the following conditions:
- When the person to whom the data belongs agrees to both the receiver of the data, and the contents of the data to be received;
- When the appropriate data is needed by a shipping company to make a product delivery.
Management and Protection of Personal Data
The Company will make every reasonable effort to prevent the loss, destruction, alteration, illicit access and leakage of all personal data obtained by employing appropriate data control systems.
Disclosure, Revision, and Deletion of Personal Data
We make every effort to keep up to date and accurate records of personal data. If you are concerned about the disclosure or deletion of your data, the person whose data it is should contact the Privacy Protection Supervisor listed below. In order to prevent the possible transmission of personal data to third parties, requests to alter or delete personal data must come directly from the relevant individual.
Alterations in Our Personal Privacy Policy
From time to time the Company may need to update/revise this personal privacy policy. When this occurs we will immediately post the new policy on this website.
Contact for Personal Privacy Policy Questions
Contact the supervisor below if you have any questions or concerns about your data or our privacy policy.
FLOM Corporation
Privacy Protection Supervisor: Ken Kitamura
5-32-10 Shinmachi, Ome City, Tokyo, Japan 198-0024
TEL: +81428-30-7454 FAX: +81428-30-7452
