1944Feb.Production start of Friction Materials (Tokyo plant). 1964Jul.Production start of Drum Brakes (Miai plant) Nov.Technical tie-up with Small and Parks Ltd.of U.K.(now TMD Friction) for Friction Materials. 1968MayPro......1944Feb.Production start of Friction Materials (Tokyo plant). 1964Jul.Production start of Drum Brakes (Miai plant) Nov.Technical tie-up with Small and Parks Ltd.of U.K.(now TMD Friction) for Friction Materials. 1968MayProduction transfer of Drum Brakes from Miai plant to Nagoya plant. Oct.Technical tie-up with Girling Ltd. of U.K. (now TRW Automotive) for Drum Brakes of passenger cars and commercial vehicles. 1978Oct.Technical tie-up with Girling Ltd.(now TRW Automotive/Arvin Meritor) for Disc Brakes of commercial vehicles. 1981Dec.Establishment of Tatebayashi plant(Disc pads production). 1982Jun.Technical tie-up with Alfred Teves GmbH of Germany(now Continental Teves) for Disc Brakes of passenger cars. 1984Jun.Production start of Disc Brakes for commercial vehicles (Nagoya plant). Nov.Production start of Disc Brakes for passengers cars (Nagoya plant). 1985Nov.Technical tie-up with Textar GmbH of Germany(now TMD Friction) for Disc Pads. 1988Nov.Establishment of New proving ground (Asahi city in Chiba prefecture). 1995Feb.Establishment of Nisshinbo Automotive Corporation (NAC) in MI, USA. 1996Jun.Establishment of Nisshinbo Somboon Automotive (NSA) in Thailand. Jun.Obtained 10% share of Rane Brake Linings in India. 1997Mar.Establishment of Nisshinbo Automotive Manufacturing Inc.(NAMI) in GA, USA. 1999Jun.Establishment of Saeron Automotive Corporation (SAC) in Korea. 2000Apr.Establishment of Development center and Testing center(in Tatebayashi plant). 2001Nov.Completed Friction Materials production transfer from Tokyo plant to Tatebayashi plant. 2003Jul.Establishment of Saeron Automotive Beijing Corporation (SABC) in China. 2005Oct.SAC listed on Korea Stock Exchange. Nov.Establishment of Toyota plant (Production of Drum brakes and Disc brakes for commercial vehicles). 2008Apr.Establishment of Tatebayashi, Toyota, Chiba Plant due to organizational reformation. 2009Apr.Establishment of Nisshinbo Brake Inc. as one of core companies of the Nisshinbo Holdings.

In this 21st century, technical innovation is accelerating even further. Starting with the need to make effective use of limited resources and to conserve the global environment, challenges to be addressed are numerous. T......In this 21st century, technical innovation is accelerating even further. Starting with the need to make effective use of limited resources and to conserve the global environment, challenges to be addressed are numerous. Taisei Kogyo is highly acclaimed by society as "Taisei Kogyo the Technical Company" by meeting the needs of the industry by using its "product appeal" and "expertise" for meeting a wide range of applications ranging from large plants to amusement facilities to production lines for information technology equipment. The company does so by using its accumulated know-how and experiences in an attempt to contribute to society as a manufacturer specializing in oil filters and coolers. With our new management policy expressed in the form of the slogan "Speed, Smile, and Communication," Taisei Kogyo aims to produce global products linked closely to the market needs under its production policy "Do our best for all customers" by having all its employees work as one with a customer focus.

The core business of Komatsu Machinery is design and building of machinery and it is focused to engine crankshaft machining, semiconductor material manufacturing and liquid crystal manufacturing purpose. Our basic philoso......The core business of Komatsu Machinery is design and building of machinery and it is focused to engine crankshaft machining, semiconductor material manufacturing and liquid crystal manufacturing purpose. Our basic philosophy is to contribute with our "Technologies and Reliability" to the customers who are developing the latest edge of business, all over the world. For the customers satisfaction, each team of R&D, manufacturing, sales and after service are working to create, to build and to sell the most reliable product, and we wish to grow up together with the customers. We will continue the effort to be fair and reliable company to every stakes holders and to keep growing up.

Jan,1917 Takeuchi Mining Industry (founded in 1894) established Komatsu Iron Works to manufacture machine tools and mining equipment for in-house use. May,1921 Komatsu Iron Works separated from Takeuchi Mining Co. to beco......Jan,1917 Takeuchi Mining Industry (founded in 1894) established Komatsu Iron Works to manufacture machine tools and mining equipment for in-house use. May,1921 Komatsu Iron Works separated from Takeuchi Mining Co. to become Komatsu Ltd. 1924 Komatsu built its first press, a 450-ton sheet-forming press. Oct,1931 Produced Japans first crawler-type farm tractor. Oct,1935 Began production of high-grade castings and special steel materials after years of research. May,1938 Established the Awazu Plant. Nov,1941 Began production of large hydraulic presses. Jan,1943 Produced the Komatsu Model 1 Ground Leveling Machine (the prototype of Japans bulldozers). Dec,1943 Completed construction of a large press-assembly shop at the Komatsu Plant. Dec,1947 Introduced the D50 bulldozer. Feb,1948 Began diesel engine production. Aug,1951 Relocated head office from Ishikawa(Komatsu City) to Tokyo. Oct,1952 Opened the Osaka Plant. Oct,1952 Began production of motor graders. Dec,1952 Established the Kawasaki and Himi plants following the acquisitions of Ikegai Automobile Manufacturing Company and Chuetsu Electro Chemical Co., Ltd., respectively. Jan,1953 Began production of forklift trucks. Nov,1953 Began production of dump trucks and special purpose vehicles. Mar,1954 Started production of shell-mold precision castings. Jan,1955 Exported motor graders to Argentina (Komatsus first export of construction equipment). Aug,1955 Exported 400-ton multipurpose hydraulic presses to Argentina (Komatsus first export of presses). Sep,1956 Began production of shovel loaders. Sep,1958 Signed a technical assistance agreement with Indias Ministry of Defense to locally manufacture tractors Sep,1961 Introduced the company-wide quality control (QC) program. Nov,1961 Signed a technology tie-up agreement for the diesel engines with Cummins Engine Co., Inc. of the United States. Dec,1962 Opened the Oyama Plant. Jun,1963 Entered technology license tie-up with Bucyrus-Erie of the United States concerning hydraulic excavators (terminated in March 1981). 1964 Opened Komatsus first overseas liaison office in India. Nov,1964 Received the Deming Prize for quality control. Dec,1964 Reached agreement for a joint venture with International Harvester of the United States (terminated in January 1982). 1965 Began production of wheel loaders. Mar,1966 Completed construction of the present Tokyo Head Office (Komatsu Building). Jan,1967 Established N.V. Komatsu Europe S.A., Komatsus first overseas subsidiary in Belgium. Oct,1968 Began production of hydraulic excavators. Dec,1968 Completed construction of an integrated production facility for diesel engines at the Oyama Plant. Feb,1970 Established Komatsu America Corp. in the United States. Jan,1971 Established Komatsu Singapore Pte. Ltd. in Singapore. Dec,1972 Launched the business of small presses. Apr,1973 Completed construction of the Himi Plant for steel-castings. Sep,1974 Established Dina Komatsu Nacional S.A. de C.V. in Mexico. Apr,1975 Komatsu do Brasil Ltda. produced the D50A bulldozer, marking Komatsus first offshore production of construction equipment. Oct,1977 Marketed the small-diameter pipe jacking system. Feb,1979 Established Komatsu Australia Pty., Ltd. in Australia. Jul,1980 Developed a super-large combination press line. Nov,1981 Received the Japan Quality Control Prize. Dec,1982 Established PT Komatsu Indonesia (production began in 1983) in Indonesia. Mar,1984 Introduced laser machines on the market. Feb,1985 Established Komatsu America Manufacturing Corp. in the United States. Aug,1985 Established Komatsu America Industries LLC in the United States. Dec,1985 Established Komatsu UK Ltd. in the United Kingdom. Aug,1986 Established Komatsu Industries Europe GmbH. in Germany. Sep,1988 Established Komatsu Dresser Company in the United States. Jul,1989 Made equity participation in Hanomag AG of Germany. Dec,1989 Established Komatsu Europe International N.V. in Belgium to coordinate and expand Komatsus operations in Europe Dec,1990 Completed construction of a leading-edge FA facility for hydraulic equipment at the Oyama Plant. Dec,1990 Completed construction of a leading-edge FA facility for hydraulic excavator assembly at the Osaka Plant. May,1991 Introduced a new corporate brand logotype and announced a corporate message. Oct,1991 Established NS Komatsu Pty. Ltd., in Australia. (renamed Komatsu Australia Pty. Ltd. in June 2001) Nov,1991 Completed construction of casting plant at Komatsu Indonesia. Nov,1991 Made equity participation in Fai S.p.A. in Italy. Aug,1992 Komatsu UK launched wheeled excavator on the European market. Sep,1993 Established Applied Komatsu Technology, Inc., a joint venture to produce LCD manufacturing systems, with Applied Materials, Inc. of the United States (sold to Applied Materials in October 1999). Oct,1993 Established Komatsu Cummins Engine Co., Ltd. and Cummins Komatsu Engine Company, in Japan and the United States, respectiv

Company Name Komatsu Ltd. Established May 13, 1921 Head Office 2-3-6, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-8414, Japan President and Chief Executive Officer Kunio Noji Main Businesses Manufacture and sale of construction and min......Company Name Komatsu Ltd. Established May 13, 1921 Head Office 2-3-6, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-8414, Japan President and Chief Executive Officer Kunio Noji Main Businesses Manufacture and sale of construction and mining equipment, utilities and industrial machinery. Common Stock Consolidated 67,870 million yen Non-Consolidated 70,120 million yen Total Number of Shares Issued and Outstanding 998,744,060 shares Number of Shareholders 206,985 Net Sales (For Fiscal Year ended March 31, 2008) Consolidated 2,243,023 million yen Non-Consolidated 926,731 million yen Komatsu Group Komatsu Group consists of Komatsu Ltd., and 208 other companies. Consolidated Subsidiaries 165 Companies accounted for by the equity method 43 Komatsu Ltd. 1 Total 188 Number of Employees Consolidated 39,267

As of April 1, 2007, Komatsu Forklift Co., Ltd. and Komatsu Zenoah Co. merged to come into a new entity as Komatsu Utility Co., Ltd. In combination with forklift trucks and mini construction equipment businesses on the ne......As of April 1, 2007, Komatsu Forklift Co., Ltd. and Komatsu Zenoah Co. merged to come into a new entity as Komatsu Utility Co., Ltd. In combination with forklift trucks and mini construction equipment businesses on the new domain identity of "Utility", Komatsu Utility Co., Ltd. now continues pursuing quality and reliability being supported with the accumulated technology and know-how of Komatsu Forklift and Komatsu Zenoah as the driving force for the new company. At the same time, we are committed to do our utmost to provide you with our products assuring more comforts, more convenience and more safety so as to contribute to our society.

Nippon chemical screw Co., Ltd. started making polycarbonate screws in 1965. Since then, we have grown as the only company specializing in plastic fasteners. All of our design, mold making, and injection molding is done i......Nippon chemical screw Co., Ltd. started making polycarbonate screws in 1965. Since then, we have grown as the only company specializing in plastic fasteners. All of our design, mold making, and injection molding is done in Japan, with 50+ years of experience, technical knowledge, and craftsmanship. We are continuously innovating and developing to anticipate and meet customers current and future needs.

The name SUNX is derived from the English word "sun" and the Japanese word "san", meaning three, which is a part of "Sanyu Gijutsu Kenkyujo" (Three Friends Technical Research Center), referring to the three original foun......The name SUNX is derived from the English word "sun" and the Japanese word "san", meaning three, which is a part of "Sanyu Gijutsu Kenkyujo" (Three Friends Technical Research Center), referring to the three original founders of our company. The letter "X," symbolizing an infinite number, was added to the "SUN" to convey the sense of the companys limitless possibilities. Our name thus represents the image of an enterprise growing without limits, while shining like the sun.