Company Profile
Message from the President
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We Are Creating Cars Of The Future
I am Jun Kurono, President and Representative Director of Yahagi Industries Co., Ltd.
Since our establishment in 1947, we have been engaged in the manufacturing of automobile parts and the development of automobile bodies. While there are many automotive-related companies in Aichi Prefecture, Yahagi's major attribute is its one-stop production capability for prototype body development.
We have the machinery for all processes and meet high appearance and strength standards. We are particularly proud of the fact that we have been involved in prototyping the bodies of generations of famous Toyota cars and played a part in bringing them to the world.
We can also respond to small lot regular and mass production according to the customer's needs. In particular, we are constantly enhancing our daily small lot regular production, focusing on light weight, high quality, and quick delivery times. Skilled craftsmen are the core of Yahagi's manufacturing. As the number of craftsmen who can handle everything from data to processing and assembly is decreasing, we strive to continue to pass on our advanced technical abilities.
As you are aware, the automobile industry is at a once-in-a-century turning point as people are eschewing cars. We’re often asked why we still compete in the industry under these circumstances. However, based on the spirit of craftsmanship, cultivated since the days of manual labor, and our experience in dealing with cars with sincerity, now is the time to take on the challenge of doing something that only Yahagi can do.
One such project is "Vision 35," which aims to utilize the company's prototyping technology to tackle new fields by 2035. Specifically, the company is striving to innovate the industry by modifying existing cars to create prototypes and devising ways to utilize Yahagi's technical capabilities in areas other than vehicles.
The automobile industry is changing at a dizzying pace, but we will continue to move forward, valuing the old and the new, with the flexibility of a small plant and the strength to meticulously develop the next generation of cars. Further, in line with our company motto, "Harmony," we would like to connect not only with our employees, but also with our customers and the community in harmony. We appreciate your continued support for Yahagi Industries.
President and Representative Director, Jun Kurono,
OUTLINE
- Company Name
- Yahagi Industries Co., Ltd.
- Founded
- March 26, 1947
- Capital
- 60 million yen
- Representative
- President and Representative Director, Jun Kurono
- Address
- 7-2 Hirokute-cho, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture
- Sales
- 4.7 billion yen (September 2023)
- Number of Employees
- 179 (as of April 2024)
- Major Customers
- Toyota Motor Corporation, Taitoyo Industries, Daihatsu Industries, Hino Motors, Toyota Customizing & Development, Toyota Motor East Japan, Toyota Auto Body, Toyota Industries, Toyota Iron Works, Techno Eight, Sango, Aisin Shiroki, Tsuda Industries, Denso, Taitoyo Seiki, Suncall (honorific titles omitted)
- Banks
- Toyota Shinkin Bank, Okazaki Shinkin Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Resona Bank, Ogaki Kyoritsu Bank
Head Office / Plant Location
Head Office Plant
7-2 Hirokute-cho, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture 471-0036
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Mifune Plant
87 Saruhara, Mifune-cho, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture 470-0371
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Fujioka Plant
37-1 Barabasama, Nishinakayama-cho, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture 470-0431
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HISTORY
- 1947
- Head office established in Koromo-cho, Nishikamo-gun, Aichi Prefecture (currently Toyota City)
- 1960
- Toyota plant completed in Shimoichiba-cho, Toyota City
- 1963
- Hirokute plant completed in Hirokute-cho, Toyota City
- 1964
- Head office moved to Hirokute-cho, Toyota City
- 1965
- Started business with the Toyota Motor Company (current Toyota Motor Corporation)
- 1966
- Seconded to Toyota Motor Corporation's body division (7 people), to learn sheet metal work
- 1973
- Received underbody order from Toyota Motor Corporation
- 1974
- Main office building completed
- 1976
- Started business with DAIHATSU MOTOR CO., LTD.
- 1977
- Mifune Plant completed in Mifune-cho, Toyota City, doubling capacity for prototype sheet metal, dies, and jigs
- 1987
- Seconded to Toyota Auto Body to study die and mold technology
- 1999
- Joined the Toyota Motor Corporation Association’s KYOHOKAI
- 2000
- Mifune Plant acquires ISO 14001 certification
- 2002
- Head office plant acquires ISO 14001 certification
- 2007
- 60th anniversary since founding
- 2011
- Received recognition as an excellent tax filing corporation
- 2015
- ISO 9001 certification acquired (Precision Machining Group) Fujioka Plant completed in Nishinakayama-cho, Toyota City
- 2018
- JIS Q 9100 certification acquired (Precision Machining Group)
- 2019
- 2019 Shanghai office opened [YAHAGI AUTO CO.,LTD]
Group Companies
Yahagi Trading Co.,Ltd
- Company Name
- Yahagi Trading Co.,Ltd.
- Founded
- 1975
- Representative
- Director, President Kenji Takahashi
- Number of Employees
- 6 (as of September 2023)
- Business Content
- Export of Japanese auto parts, mainly to Southeast Asia
Okaya Industry Co. Ltd.
- Company Name
- Okaya Industry Co., Ltd.
- Founded
- 1983
- Representative
- Director, President Yoshimitsu Yamada
- Number of Employees
- 11 (as of September 2023)
- Business Content
- Production of prototype parts for automobile development, press dies, jigs, prototype design models, and formulating of IT system for drawings.
Yahagi Travel Service
- Company Name
- Yahagi Travel Service Co., Ltd.
- Founded
- 1977
- Representative
- Director Yuta Watanabe
- Number of Employees
- 3 (as of September 2023)
- Business Content
- Arranging corporate business trips and employee trips (arranging domestic and international airline tickets, applying for visas, reserving accommodation facilities, etc.)
YAHAGI AUTO CO.,LTD
- Company Name
- YAHAGI AUTO CO.,LTD
- Founded
- 2019
- Representative
- General Manager Katsunori Okamoto
- Location
- China
- Number of Employees
- 3 (as of September 2023)
- Business Content
- Receipt of orders from Chinese and Japanese companies, placement of orders with Yahagi Industries and Chinese domestic suppliers, and production and technical support at affiliated supplier factories.