Japanese multinational company, based in Sakai, Japan. Renowned for manufacturing components for bicycles, as well as components for fishing and sports such as canoeing, canoeing, rowing, winter sports and golf. The company was founded by Shozaburo Shimano in February 1921 (100 years ago).
The company was a pioneer in the bicycle industry in using cold forging to produce components, which revolutionised the industry and led to high quality parts.