Annex Tools Co., Ltd.

Founded by founder and owner Hideo Kaneko, Kaneko Manufacturing founded. Started production of screwdrivers.

Changed to a corporation and established as Kaneko Manufacturing Co., Ltd. in Yokomachi, Sanjo City.

Built a new factory at 225 Okuno, Sanjo City.

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Certified as a JIS display-approved factory by the Minister of International Trade and Industry.

Received the Minister of Science and Technology Award for the development of a minus screwdriver auto cold forging process.

Introduced injection molding machines at the head office factory and started in-house integrated production of plastic handle screwdrivers.

The "Ratchet Driver No.300, No.360" was selected for the Good Design Award.

Koichi Kaneko appointed as President and CEO.

Constructed a new plastic molding factory and management building within Tsukano-me factory premises. Relocated and expanded the plastic molding division.

Received the Effort Award from the Niigata Labor Standards Bureau during the National Occupational Health Week.

The ANEX logo mark was registered as a trademark.

Operationalization of Tsukano-me No.2 Factory to streamline operations and increase production capacity.

Our manufactured titanium blade drivers are installed on the American Cup "Nippon" boat.

Won the Gold Award at the Japan DIY Show Osaka New Product Competition for the No.355 Bit Holder with Ratchet Driver.

Received the Minister of Labor Award at the 'Facility and Equipment Improvement Contest for Promoting Employment of Persons with Disabilities'.

Constructed and relocated the headquarters factory to the site adjacent to the Tsukano-maku factory.

'Impact Driver No.1900' received the Good Design Award Special Prize from the Director-General of the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency.

The 'Hammer Series' won the DIY Association Special Award at the JAPAN DIY SHOW New Product Contest.

The 'Magnet Bolt Catch & Stop' received the Osaka Mayor's Award at the JAPAN DIY SHOW in Osaka New Product Contest.

The 'Smooth Screw Removal Bit' received the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Manufacturing Industry Bureau Director Award at the JAPAN DIY SHOW New Product Contest.

Opened a Fukuoka sales office in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City.

Received the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award in the Industrial Property Rights Utilization Excellence Company Award (Design Utilization Excellence Company).

Selected as one of the 300 'Energetic Manufacturing SMEs' by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

The 'Speed Handle Ball Point Wrench' received the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award at the JAPAN DIY HOMECENTER SHOW New Product Contest.

The 'Quick Ball 60 No.395-D' received the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award at the JAPAN DIY HOME CENTER SHOW New Product Contest.

'Ryuu-ju Bit Series' and 'Slim Insulated Driver Series' received Good Design Awards. Additionally, the 'Slim Insulated Driver Series' was selected for the Good Design Best 100.

Completion of the headquarters factory expansion construction.

Selected as a 'Regional Future Index Company' by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

Received the 36th Niigata Prefecture Economic Promotion Award.

Received the '39th Outstanding Manager Award' from Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun.

Renamed to Annex Tool Co., Ltd. Kyoichi Kaneko became Chairman of the Board, and Atsushi Kaneko became Representative Director and President.

The Torque Adapter Series received the Osaka Mayor's Award at the JECAFAIR Product Contest.

Completion of the new blade factory at headquarters. Consolidated production at the factory to improve efficiency.

The Diamond Ryuu-ju Bit won the Silver Award in the New Product Category of the Japan DIY HOMECENTER SHOW New Product Contest.

The grip‑attached downhole bit short and the electric meter driver were awarded the Good Design Award, marking 40 consecutive years of wins.