Shimano Inc. is a Japanese manufacturer of cycling components and fishing equipment. The company’s bicycle business includes drivetrains, gears, brakes, pedals, wheels, shoes and related accessories for road, mountain, gravel, touring and recreational cycling.
Shimano also produces fishing tackle, including reels, rods, lines, lures, clothing and other equipment for freshwater and saltwater anglers. Its products are sold through distributors, retailers and sporting-goods channels in markets around the world.
Founded in 1921 in Sakai, Japan, as Shimano Iron Works, the company has expanded from metalworking and bicycle freewheel production into a global sporting-goods business. Shimano serves customers across Asia, Europe, North America and other international markets.
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