PRESS RELEASE
April 27, 2020
Colan Totte Co., Ltd.
Colan Totte Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka, Japan. CEO: Katsumi Komatsu), manufacturer and distributor of the Colantotte brand of magnetic health gear, concluded an advisory contract with figure skater Koshiro Shimada (Kinoshita Group) on April 27, 2020.
Koshiro Shimada was selected as a designated special athlete by the Japan Skating Federation for the 2015 to 2016 season. In his debut performance at the 84th Japan Figure Skating Championship, he garnered attention by winning the Rookie of the Year Award.
In the 2017 to 2018 season, he switched his training to Switzerland, working under coach Stéphane Lambiel. In addition to his expressiveness aided by his height and long limbs, he has a charming and dynamic skating style, and his future success is highly anticipated.
Koshiro Shimada has been a devoted user of Colantotte products for some time, and has experienced the effects of the magnets firsthand. We entered into a contract with him because we were impressed by his optimistic approach to every challenge he faces, as well as his serious dedication to competition.
Colan Totte will lend Koshiro Shimada its full support as he continues to be a promising competitor in the talent-packed world of men’s figure skating.
Koshiro Shimada
◆Date of Birth: September 11, 2001
◆Hometown: Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture
◆Affiliation: Kinoshita Group
Contains the resin-coated plastic thread magnets apply a 55mT magnetic field spaced 10mm apart via independent, Alternating North-South Polarity Orientation (ANSPOTM). The magnetic force affects a large area and improves blood circulation in the neck and shoulders, allowing this magnetic necklace to alleviate neck and shoulder stiffness.
The impressive design of the pendant with its “CO” brand mark utilizes both “mirrored finish” and “polished cloisonné” technology. The whole product is painstakingly crafted by hand, creating a gorgeous contrast between the platinum-like sheen and the deep obsidian-like color.
Japanese Medical Device Certification Number:221AGBZX00065000
The “TAO Necklace AURA,” with its signature “CO” brand symbol, introduces the “TAO Necklace Slim AURA mini” to its lineup, featuring a slim loop design with a compact top. The loop width is 3mm compared to the conventional 4mm model, making it feel lighter against the skin.
This magnetic necklace (medical device) contains 55mT magnets spaced 10mm apart throughout the neck loop in Colantotte’s unique Alternating North-South Polarity Orientation (ANSPO™). The force of the magnets arranged throughout the loop affects a large area, improving circulation in the neck and shoulders and soothing stiffness.
Japanese Medical Device Certification Number:230AGBZX00077000
When wearing general magnetic health gear(In House Research)
When wearing a Colantotte Tank Top (In House Research)
Colantotte products contain permanent magnets arranged in the Colantotte’s unique Alternating North-South Polarity Orientation (ANSPO™). This arrangement allows the magnetic force to affect a large area to improve circulation and alleviate stiffness at the applied location. It is certified in Japan as an authentic magnetic health device.
In 2005, Colantotte was launched in America under the overseas brand TRION:Z. Professional golfers Rory McIlroy and Rickie Fowler as well as many other top athletes regularly use this gear to soothe and support their bodies. Additionally, in 2012, one of the Colantotte bracelets was featured prominently as a key story item in the Hollywood movie “The Avengers” as part of a tie-up campaign, demonstrating the recognition of the brand’s quality and design not only in Japan, but by many people all over the world.
Since its founding in 1997, Colan Totte Co., Ltd. (formerly Arc Quest Co., Ltd.) has been a medical device manufacturer with “Health, Spirit, and Smiles” as its motto, and in 1999 it began selling its Colantotte brand of magnetic therapeutic devices and health gear for general use.
In 2008, it obtained ISO 13485 certification and established a system for maintaining and improving the quality of its medical devices. It also obtained the CE Marking safety standard certification in Europe and medical device certification (MFDS) in South Korea, among others, and it is continuing its efforts in various major countries throughout the world.
In July 2015, it changed the company name to Colan Totte Co., Ltd., and continues striving to support a healthy lifestyle for everyone in Japan and the rest of the world.
