About Us
Kowa American Corporation is part of Kowa Company, Ltd., one of Japan’s largest privately held companies. Founded in 1894, Kowa has grown into a global organization with businesses spanning a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, optics and electronics, life sciences, textiles, and energy conservation.
As part of Kowa’s Electronics and Optics Division, Kowa American Corporation’s Los Angeles Branch was established in Torrance, California in 1980 to serve customers throughout North and South America. Over the years, Kowa has built a strong reputation for high-quality optical and imaging products known for their precision, reliability, and performance in demanding applications.
Today, operations in Los Angeles focus on two primary areas of business: Sporting Optics and Complete Vision Solutions. Drawing on decades of experience and Kowa’s long-standing commitment to quality and innovation, these businesses offer advanced products and technologies for recreational, industrial, and commercial applications.
Sporting Optics
Kowa offers an extensive line of spotting scopes, binoculars, and digiscoping equipment designed to deliver outstanding optical performance in even the most demanding environments. Available in a wide range of magnifications and configurations, Kowa products are well suited for birding, hunting, wildlife observation, stargazing, and many other outdoor activities.
Kowa is particularly proud of the craftsmanship behind its PROMINAR fluorite crystal lenses. Each crystal is grown from raw materials and carefully handcrafted to provide outstanding color fidelity, edge-to-edge sharpness, and exceptional image clarity. This dedication to quality has made Kowa Sporting Optics a trusted choice among outdoor enthusiasts and professionals around the world.
Complete Vision Solutions
Kowa provides advanced vision technologies for a wide range of industrial and commercial applications, including machine vision, security and surveillance, aerospace, robotics, scientific imaging, and AI-powered inspection. Its portfolio includes high-performance lenses, harsh environment cameras, vision software, integrated systems, and custom optical designs tailored to specific customer requirements.
Whether a project requires a standard off-the-shelf product or a fully customized solution, Kowa’s experienced team works closely with customers to solve complex inspection and imaging challenges. From individual optical components to complete vision systems, Kowa is committed to delivering reliable, high-quality solutions backed by decades of optical expertise.