KOBAYASHI CORPORATION was established by the founder, Mr. Kameo Kobayashi, in October 1946 and for more than 60 years has provided a wide variety of high-precision, high-strength, important parts for automobiles, motorcycles, and other vehicles, such as engine and frame components. "Safety first and highest priority on quality" is the motto of the manufacturing sites in order to make good products to achieve customer satisfaction.
To ensure higher quality, all personnel work together to maintain and improve the level of quality. ISO 9001 certification was obtained as a part of the activities to improve quality.
In addition, the global environment is a significant concern. We have reviewed our facilities, developed new production techniques, and acquired ISO 14001 certification to guarantee the determined rules. Every effort is made for environmental conservation.
The current situation in the world is becoming more severe and rapidly changing each day, making it very difficult to forecast the future. Even in these turbulent conditions, we promise to sincerely respond to customers, ensure satisfaction, and survive as an expected company, as well as prosper in business to maintain the vigorous lives of all employees.
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We always make the product which we accepted in the times, and our company accepts the request of the customer.
We always polish the new knowledge and skill, and we respect faith and should work with courage.
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1946 Started metal cutting business in Narimasu-cho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, dealing mainly with motorcycle and automobile parts and electricity-related components. Concentrated on part manufacturing for companies and organizations including Honda Motor Co., Ltd., and the Special Procurement Agency, United States Forces, Japan. |
1948 Installed automation machines to establish an epoch-making mass production system. |
1961 Newly founded the Suzuka Plant in Suzuka-shi, Mie. |
1966 Newly founded the Hamamatsu Plant in Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka. |
1967 Newly founded the Sayama Plant in Sayama-shi, Saitama. |
1976 Newly founded the Kumamoto Plant in Nankan-machi, Tamana-gun, Kumamoto. |
1983 Installed NC equipment. Funded by Tokyo Small and Medium Business Investment & Consultation Co., Ltd. |
1989 Closed the Tokyo Plant in Narimasu, Itabashi-ku for integration. |
1996 Moved Head office to Sayama-shi, Saitama. |
1999 Installed thermal treatment facilities within the Kumamoto Plant. |
2000 Sayama Plant acquired ISO 14001 certification, the international standard for environmental management and Kumamoto Plant acquires ISO 9001(9002) certification, the international standard for quality assurance. |
2000 Closed the Suzuka Plant in Suzuka-shi, Mie, for integration. |
2000 Received the "Supplier Award for cost price" from Honda Motor Co., Ltd. |
2001 The Hamamatsu and Kumamoto plants acquired ISO 14001 certification, the international standard for environmental management. |
2003 The Sayama plant acquired ISO 9001 certification, the international standard for quality assurance. |
2006 Founded KOBAYASHI CORPORATION (Thailand) Ltd. in the Kingdom of Thailand. |
2007 Closed the Hamamatsu Plant in Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka, for integration. |
2010 Received the "Supplier Award for quality" from Honda Motor Co., Ltd. |
2011 Unified the Sayama Plant and Head Office due to reorganization. |
2011 Integrate ISO14001 certification, the international standard for environmental management, of the Kumamoto Plant and Head Office. |
2012 Received the "Supplier Award for cost price" from Honda Motor Co., Ltd. |
2013 Integrate ISO9001 certification, the international standard for quality assurance, of the Kumamoto Plant and Head Office. |
Most recent update:2014-02-04