COMPANY INFORMATION 川崎機械工業株式会社

President’s Message

Thank you very much for visiting Kawasaki Machine Industry’s website.
Our company is a manufacturer that has produced gears for over 50 years.
Although their basic structures are very simple, the manufacturing of high-quality, precision gears requires state-of-the-art technology.
Our leading-edge production methods are based on our unique manufacturing know-how and machinists who are skilled in practicing it. We work toward the development of research so that we are able to respond to all kinds of needs, and can continue delivering trusted products in the future.
Please let us know what you think about how we are meeting these challenges.

President　Seiichiro Hayashi

Company Philosophy

Be disciplined,
be kind to others,
and contribute to society

We make the utmost efforts to meet customer needs by offering the highest quality products at the best prices, in a timely manner. Whether an order is for trial or mass production, we value our credibility and reputation for reliability among our customers.

Company Profile

Company name	Kawasaki Machine Industry Co., LTD.
Japanese	川崎機械工業株式会社
Head office	8-Naginataboko-cho, Karasuma-Higashiiru, Shijo-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, 600-8008, Japan Google Map
TEL	(+81)-75-211-4491 (Pilot number)	Phone number and address . Click here to register
FAX	(+81)-75-211-4493	Phone number and address . Click here to register
President	Seiichiro Hayashi
Establishment	August, 1963
Capital	50,000,000 yen
Business	Manufacture and sales of gears and rotating part
Correspondent Bank	Mitsui Sumitomo Bank MUFG Bank

Factory Introduction

Our company is a manufacturing firm with the pride of a small-town factory that has continuously taken on challenges, much like the story of “Shitamachi Rocket.”
Since our founding, we have faced technology with passion, aiming to expand the scale of our business.
However, the times have been harsh — the stagnation of the Japanese economy, hollowing out due to globalization, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the ongoing decline in the birthrate and aging population.
These numerous hardships struck us like trials straight out of a drama.
The answer we discovered through it all was to become a “small team of elite professionals.”
Today, HTF operates with a compact, professional structure that enables rapid and highly precise responses, much like an F1 pit crew.
By leveraging the agility and flexibility that only a small team can offer, we aim to build strong relationships with our existing clients and become a company that is chosen as a “true partner.”
“Then and now, Made in Japan.”
With this belief at heart, HTF will continue to take on new challenges.

President

Branch Name	KMI HTF (Former Kisshoin Factory) ※Integration of Central Research Institute’s Manufacturing Technology Centre
office	7 Uchikawara-cho, Kisshoin, Minami-ku, Kyoto 601-8392, JAPAN Google Map
TEL	(+81)-075-313-7585	Phone number and address . Click here to register
FAX	(+81)-075-313-7586	Phone number and address . Click here to register

*Thermal imaging cameras and 24-hour surveillance cameras are installed for your peace of mind.

We own land in Kyoto City, which will be used for larger scale projects.
We plan to open an environmental laboratory in the Aichi area in 2028.

History

August 1963: Kawasaki Aircraft Service & Sales Co., Ltd., was established by its founder, Syunzou Hayashi as a service and sales company for products manufactured by Kawasaki Aircraft Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Chalked up a track record for our company’s products: aircraft material, 727 aircraft engine dolly, aircraft inductive dover, instant mixing equipment, light discharger, etc. Took over manufacturing of industrial vehicle sector for KLSL series from motor sector. Replenished sales supplies to expand our sales nationwide.
Year 1968: Designed and manufactured a running improvement system that is attached to the human body for the Mexico Olympic Committee.
August 1968: Changed the company name to Kawasaki Machine Industry Co., Ltd. Responding to a request from Kawasaki Aircraft Manufacturing Co., Ltd., took over the responsibility of accepting orders from other companies. Started manufacturing and sales of precision gears and, for the first year and a half, received guidance on manufacturing technology, quality control, and other issues.
Year 1969: Designed and successfully manufactured a test stand for a high-pressure pump capable of withstanding pressure of 3200kg/㎠ and installed it at Kawasaki Aircraft Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (for a pressure of 2300kg/㎠ clear, the maximum pressure in Japan at that time)
February 1973: Received a request from the Kyoto Factory of Mitsubishi Motors Corp. to manufacture overtop gears following the development of 5-speed transmissions, and dispatched machines, equipment and engineers.
August 1973: Established Central Research Institute’s Manufacturing Technology Center.
Year 1975: Established a mass production system for crank and cam gears for low speed (40,000 to 60,000 horsepower) and medium speed (10,000 to 15, 000 horsepower) ship engines.
Year 1976: Designed and manufactured an orbit correction radar to launch N-II rocket and other gear equipment for the National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA).
Year 1977: To support the sale of 150Kw-17,000kw emergency gas turbine generators (manufactured by the Jet Engine Division of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.) in Kyoto, Shiga, Fukui and Toyama Prefectures when Fire Defense Law was revised in 1979, started strengthening business, planning, advertising, and market research.
February 1977: Manufactured the geostationary satellite (Himawari) tracking radar system, elevation drive system, and azimuth drive system (the biggest one in Japan at that time) for Okinawa Tracking & Control　Center, NASDA.
July 1978: Developed the first domestic model of MAN V 52/55 A-type diesel engine with 15,000 horsepower for trial production. Manufactured crank cam shaft and drive gears.
June 1982: Manufactured more than one million 5-speed transmissions for Mitsubishi Motors Corp.
Year 1983: Manufactured energy-saving planetary gear transmissions (for the Mechanical Engineering Laboratory, Ministry of International Trade and Industry).
March 1983: Established a factory specializing in turning special steel.
May 1983: Cleared AGMA 13 degree of precision for hypoid gear (AGMA 13 is the greatest degree of precision in the world).
Year 1986: Started manufacturing of aircraft’s engine gears.
December 1997: Received a request from customer, and established a specialized factory for automotive gears. Equipped production lines for various kinds, but small production type.
Year 1998: Started to manufacture gears for Lancer Evolution, a limited edition vehicle.
March 2004: Head office and Kisshoin factory acquired ISO9001:2000 certification.
February 2005: Started to manufacture gears for industrial robots.
May 2005: Head office and Kisshoin factory acquired ISO14001:2004 certification.
January 2006: Participated in sponsor meeting for Gear and Power Transmission Laboratory at Ohio State University for the first time.
March 2010: Renewed for ISO9001:2008 (certification acquired by Central Research Institute’s Manufacturing Technology Centre).
September 2011: Seiichiro Hayashi was inaugurated as new president.
Year 2012: Started development of production management software with exceptional price for small to medium sized enterprises incorporating with flexis, a Germany’s largest production management system company, ahead of the era which IoT attracts attention.
March 2012: Head office, Central Research Institute’s Manufacturing Technology Center, and Kisshoin factory acquired JIS Q9100 certification. Became a sponsor of Gear and Power Transmission Research Laboratory at Ohio State University.
June 2013: Participated in Paris Air Show 2013, the world largest air show, by an introduction of Mr. Michel Theoval (a great mentor of our president, Hayashi).
Year 2014: Developed tooth face crowning of internal gears, incorporating with a domestic machine tool maker. Formed a business partnership with RUBICON GEAR in the United States.
May 2014: At the invitation of flexis, accomplished the first participation in Berlin Air Show at a German enterprise’s booth.
July 2014: Introduced a high-definition 3D printer, started client proposal for development support.
June 2015: Participated in Paris Air Show 2015 (Continuous exhibit from 2013).
June 2016: Kyoto Aerospace Industrial Network (KAIN) launched (9 companies at present).
March 2018: Renewed for JIS Q 9100：2016(ISO9001：2015) (The entire company is certified).
October 2020: Returned ISO 14001 to be shifted to KES.