Have you ever wondered what country Buffalo is a manufacturer from?
Many people see the name on computers, Wi-Fi routers, and external HDDs, but don’t know the details.
This article summarizes Buffalo’s nationality, history, and features in an easy-to-understand way.
Ms.GadgetsI knew the products, but I didn’t know anything about the company…
What you will learn in this article!
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What country is Buffalo from?
Buffalo is a Japanese company
Buffalo is a Japanese company with its headquarters in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture.
- Buffalo is a long-established Japanese manufacturer
- It has its headquarters in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture
- It also has a headquarters in Tokyo and is a listed company, ensuring stability
It was founded in Nagoya in 1975 by Makoto Maku as “Melco” and incorporated in 1978. In 2003, the company changed its name to “Buffalo Inc.” and has continued its business in Japan to this day.
Ms.GadgetsBuffalo sounds like an overseas brand, but is it actually a Japanese company?
Mr.GadgetsYes. It has been headquartered in Japan since its founding.
Connection between Nagoya headquarters and the local community
The headquarters is located in Osu, Naka-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, which is also the founding place.
It continues to operate a business rooted in the local community and has close ties with the local economy.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Buffalo Inc. (BUFFALO INC.) |
| Nagoya Headquarters Address | 〒460-8315 20, 3-30 Osu, Naka-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture Akamon-dori Building |
Ms.GadgetsThe fact that the headquarters is still located in the founding place is proof that they value the local community!
Stability through Tokyo headquarters and listing on the stock exchange
It also has a headquarters in Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, adopting a dual headquarters system.
This makes it easier to respond to national expansion and overseas business, and its listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market and the Nagoya Stock Exchange Premier Market ensures high transparency and stability in management.
Ms.GadgetsWhat are the advantages of a dual headquarters system?
Mr.GadgetsHaving bases in major cities makes it easier to gather talent and information.
Buffalo’s history
Key points of this heading!
Buffalo was founded as “Melco” in 1975, starting as a manufacturer of high-end audio equipment.
In 1981, it entered the PC peripheral market, launching printer buffers and RAM expansion boards. These products solved the inconveniences of the PC environment at the time and gained the support of many users.
In 2003, the company changed its name to its current name and has continued to grow in a wide range of fields, including network equipment and storage.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1975 | Founded Melco in Nagoya (high-end audio equipment) |
| 1981 | Entered the PC peripheral market |
| 2000 | Launched wireless LAN “AirStation” |
| 2003 | Changed company name to Buffalo Inc. |
| 2017 | Started data recovery service |
Transition from audio manufacturer
Initially, it developed and sold high-end audio equipment.
It gained popularity with analog record turntables and amplifiers, and that technology was later utilized in the development of IT equipment.
Ms.GadgetsFrom audio to PC peripherals, that’s a big genre change.
Mr.GadgetsThat’s right. But that flexibility led to its current growth.
Entry into the PC peripheral market
In 1981, it entered the PC peripheral market, launching printer buffers and RAM expansion boards. These products solved the inconveniences of the PC environment at the time and gained the support of many users.
Ms.GadgetsSo you’ve been helping PC users for that long.
Name change and brand unification
In 2003, the company changed its name from Melco to Buffalo Inc. The name “Buffalo” comes from its hit product, the printer buffer, and also embodies the meaning of “moving forward strongly.”
Buffalo’s features
Key points of this heading!
Buffalo offers a wide range of products, including network equipment, storage, memory, and peripherals.
With over 60 million units sold, the “AirStation” Wi-Fi router is a popular product, and the company also offers a data recovery service that supports products from other manufacturers.
| Field | Main Products/Services |
|---|---|
| Network | Wi-Fi router “AirStation”, management software for businesses |
| Storage | NAS “LinkStation” “TeraStation”, external HDD, SSD |
| Memory | USB memory, memory module, JEDEC member |
| Support | Data recovery service, easy-to-understand manuals and FAQs |
| Other | Digital photo album “Omoidebako”, etc. |
Ms.GadgetsIt’s reassuring that they have everything from Wi-Fi to storage!
Data recovery service
Buffalo supports data recovery not only for its own products but also for HDDs, SSDs, and USB memory from other manufacturers. It covers a wide range of failures, from logical to physical, and has a system in place where specialized technicians handle the recovery process.
Ms.GadgetsIt’s rare for a company to support products from other manufacturers.
Summary
Buffalo is a long-established Japanese manufacturer with its headquarters in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, and Tokyo. It offers a wide range of products, including network equipment, storage, and peripherals, and has earned high praise for its technological expertise and support system.
- Founded in 1975, with a long track record
- Over 60 million Wi-Fi routers sold
- Data recovery service that supports products from other manufacturers
- Products made with the user in mind, easy to use
- Stability as a domestic company with two headquarters and a public listing
Mr.GadgetsLooking at it this way, it seems like a manufacturer with both reliability and peace of mind.
In particular, the comprehensive after-sales support is a major reassurance. Having a system in place that you can rely on when you’re in trouble is an essential condition for long-term use.
Ms.GadgetsSo you can rest assured if you choose Buffalo products?
Mr.GadgetsYes. It combines reliability, technological expertise, and a support system.
For those looking for equipment that will last, Buffalo is a viable option.
This article was originally written in Japanese and has been translated.
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