Takagi Sangyo

Purpose Co., Ltd., formerly known as Takagi Sangyo, is a Japanese industrial manufacturer that maintains a significant presence in the healthcare sector through its Medical & Welfare Equipment division. While the company is a major player in the gas appliance and water heater market, its healthcare segment specializes in the development and manufacture of home oxygen therapy solutions and nursing care equipment. Its flagship medical products include the 'Oxy-Ace' series of home oxygen concentrators and specialized automated bathing systems designed for elderly care facilities. Headquartered in Fuji, Shizuoka, the company rebranded from Takagi Sangyo to Purpose in 2011 to reflect its diversified business lines, which also include electronic control systems and industrial machinery.