Bringing My Father's Dream to the World: From Supplier to Manufacturer, TOMA-TOP to Change the Norm in the American Market

We endorse "April Dream," a project by PR TIMES that encourages companies to announce their future aspirations on April 1st. This press release represents the dream of Marubishi Seisakusho Co., Ltd.

■ The Challenge of Becoming a "Manufacturer" - My Father's Dream

Marubishi Seisakusho Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kasugai City, Aichi Prefecture; Representative Director: Seizo Tomatsu) has historically operated as a supplier to major manufacturers.

Amidst this, the previous generation held a dream.

That dream was:
"To become a manufacturer that can determine its own value, rather than just remaining a supplier,"
and
"To deliver our own products to the world."

My father is still alive, and his dream is not yet dead.

I will inherit that dream as my own.

■ The TOMA-TOP Challenge

Since 2000, Marubishi Seisakusho has been developing and selling its own brand product, "Toma Awning" (international name: TOMA-TOP).

This product is a rooftop installed on luxury pleasure boats equipped with a flybridge (an open-air upper helm station).

Its greatest feature is:
A unique mechanism where the front windshield opens and closes, for which a patent has been obtained.

The name "TOMA" was chosen because the family name "TOMATSU" is difficult to pronounce overseas, indicating that the product was envisioned for global expansion from the outset.

■ The "Third Option" that Never Existed in the World

Previously, the options for flybridge roofs were:

Foldable simple tents called "Bimini Tops" Enclosures made of vinyl sheets

These two were the mainstream, not only in Japan but globally.

TOMA-TOP was developed as a new, unprecedented option, combining:

Streamlined, sporty design Structural strength An openable and closable front windshield

As a result, it received a great response in Japan,
and as of 2026, it has been adopted as an official option for cruisers by major domestic marine manufacturers such as Yanmar, Yamaha, and Toyota.

■ Second Challenge to the American Market

Once, in his 50s, my father traveled the world to spread this product.

However, at that time, he couldn't establish a local sales and installation system, and despite positive reactions, it failed to establish itself in the market.

Afterward, we focused on the domestic market,
but the time has come to challenge the world again.

2022 Newport Beach Boat Show
2023 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show

Through these, we confirmed market reactions,
and in October 2024, we officially started our second challenge by exhibiting at "IBEX," a B2B trade show held in Tampa, Florida, USA.

This time, we are:

Hiring local marketing personnel Building an installation and service system Establishing sales channels

to lay the foundation for a sustainable business.

■ 2026: The Year to Deliver Results

2025 was the year for expanding recognition, acquiring leads, and strategizing.

And 2026 is positioned as
the year to truly penetrate the market and achieve results.

Our goal is to create a new standard in the American marine industry, where people say:

"If it's a foldable tent, it's a Bimini."
"If you enclose it with vinyl sheets, it's an Enclosure."
And
"If the front windshield moves, it's a TOMA."

This is about creating a new common sense.

■ Making My Father's Dream a Reality

From supplier to manufacturer.
From domestic to global.

The dream my father envisioned is now moving forward again.

I will inherit that dream,
and in 2026, I will make this challenge a reality.

■ About April Dream

"April Dream" is a project by PR TIMES where companies announce their dreams they wish to achieve on April 1st. We are seriously committed to realizing this dream.