Aisan Group

Establishment

Established in Mizuhoku, Nagoya City. Founded for the purpose of manufacturing military supplies. The initial investors were companies from Aichi and Mie prefectures, and the company was named "Aisan Industry" after taking the first characters of both prefectures.

Start of operation at Horita Factory

Factory temporarily closed due to the end of the war

Started production of automotive parts such as carburetors. Our second president, Taisuke Ishida (former president of Toyota Motor Corporation and Toyota Auto Body Industries), worked tirelessly to restart the factory. The company transferred automotive parts manufacturing business from Toyota Auto Body Industries, and production resumed just a month and a half after the factory closure.

Started production of textile machinery parts (~1958)

Produced and launched Aisan motors for bicycles (~1954). Signed a technology transfer agreement with Roman of Germany and began production and sales of bicycle engines "Spit AS type." It was the "ultimate engine" with variable compression mechanism and pre-mixed compression auto-ignition system, but due to issues with cold startability and durability, production was discontinued after just one year. It became a "phantom engine."

Produced and launched household propane gas regulators (~1960)

Founded "Aisan Shinpo" in-house newsletter

Establishment of the Skills Training Center (now Aisan Gakuen)

Completion of Kyowa Factory and relocation of headquarters. At that time, the surrounding area was a peaceful landscape of fields and rice paddies.

First exhibition at the 5th All Japan Automobile Show (now Japan Mobility Show)

Started in-house die casting

Established Aikyo-kai

Started production of engine valves

Started production of LPG regulators

Opened Tokyo Office (now East Japan Branch). As the importance of the sales expansion base increased, the office was relocated to Yaesu in 1966 and renamed "Tokyo Branch," to strengthen the system.

Started production of PCV valves

Made Teikei Carburetor Co., Ltd. a subsidiary

Anjo Factory operation started. To meet the sharp increase in demand for engine valves, a new factory was built in Anjo City, Aichi Prefecture. It was a groundbreaking factory at the time, considering measures against vibration and noise, and environmental considerations.

Start of canister production

Start of mechanical fuel pump production

Received PM Excellent Business Site Award

Shifted to consumer demand and became an auto parts manufacturer

Establishment of Aikyo Sangyo Co., Ltd.

Start of resin canister production

Listed on the Second Section of the Nagoya Stock Exchange. Achieved stock listing in the 42nd year of founding (capital stock of 1.15 billion yen).

Business transformation from carburetor to EFI products

Business shift from carburetor to EFI products. Start of throttle body production

Capital participation in Miyama Seiko Co., Ltd.

Established sales company "Aisan Corporation of America" in the United States

Start of electric fuel pump production

Start of injector production

Establishment of Aisan Computer Service Co., Ltd.

Made Japan Superhard Co., Ltd. (now Nichiroi Co., Ltd.) a subsidiary

Opened Europe Office

Established Franklin Precision Industry Co., Ltd. in the United States

Start of Toyoda Factory operation

Formulated new management philosophy

Participated in the Barcelona Olympics as a cycling team athlete

Received Deming Prize

Opening of the Korean office

Started engine compatibility contract work

Established production company "Aisan Nasmo Co., Ltd." in Indonesia

Capital participation in Korean manufacturing company "Hyeondam Industry Co., Ltd."

Started production of fuel pump modules

Obtained ISO9000 certification

Started production of titanium engine valves

Established Hamamatsu sales office (now Hamamatsu branch)

Obtained ISO14001 certification

Listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange

Started production of intake modules

Started production of electronic throttle bodies

Established joint venture "Aisan Bitron Czech" (now Aisan Industry Czech) in Czech Republic

Obtained QS9000 certification

Started production of EGR valves

Development of the world's No. 1 product and response to globalization

Listed on the First Section of the Tokyo and Nagoya Stock Exchanges

Made debut at the New Year Ekiden race with the track and field club

Established manufacturing company "Shenyang Hyeondam Automobile Parts Co., Ltd." in China

Established manufacturing company "IHD Industries Co., Ltd." in India

Started production of resin intake manifolds

Developed fuel injection system for small motorcycles

Established a manufacturing company in China, "Aisan (Tianjin) Automotive Parts Co., Ltd."

Established a sales company in Belgium, "Aisan Corporation of Europe"

Established "Hyuntan America" in the United States

Established a manufacturing company in China, "Aisan (Foshan) Automotive Parts Co., Ltd."

Open of "Natural Hot Spring Kakitubata" Group company Aikyo Sangyo Co., Ltd. opened a hot spring facility inside the Mikawa Bay Road Kariya Highway Oasis. It is visited by many customers as a place of relaxation or leisure facility for local residents.

Established a joint venture in China, "Taikai General Carburetor (Ningbo) Co., Ltd."

Established a manufacturing company in Slovakia, "Hyontan Slovakia Co., Ltd."

Commendation from the Prime Minister for promoting factory greening

Established a sales company in China, "Aisan Trading (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd."

Made Korean manufacturing company "D&H Co., Ltd." a subsidiary (now Gen Tam Tech Co., Ltd.)

Established "Aisan Kumamoto Co., Ltd." in Tamana City, Kumamoto Prefecture

Technical development award from Toyota Motor Corporation for engine valve production line

Established a sales company in Thailand, "Aisan Corporation Asia Pacific"

Established a manufacturing company in Mexico, "Aisan Auto Parts Mexico"

Commendation from the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare for employment of persons with disabilities

Received the "Global Contribution Award" from Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.

Started production of hydrogen injectors for fuel cell vehicles (FCV)

Recognized by Renault-Nissan Group as AGP (Alliance Growth Partner). Our throttle body was highly evaluated for "achieving the highest global share with high QCD performance" and was certified as a best supplier.

Korean manufacturing company Hyuntan Sangyo Co., Ltd. received the Best Supplier Award from Daimler

Signed a technical assistance agreement with Indian company FIEM for motorcycle canisters

Hirose Technical Center operational. We have established a research and development base in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, which consolidates all reliability testing equipment for products developed and manufactured by our company. Centralized computer management enables long-term continuous operation, contributing to improved development speed.

Start of production of LPG hybrid fuel system

Development of LPG hybrid fuel system. The new LPG hybrid fuel system has been adopted for Toyota Motor Corporation's "JPN TAXI."

Establishment of sales company "Aisan Sales India Co., Ltd." in India

Establishment of joint venture with FIEM in India, "Aisan FIEM Automotives India (currently Aisan Industry India Co., Ltd.)"

80th anniversary of founding

First certification as a health management excellent corporation (White 500)

Formulated "VISION 2030"

Overcoming a period of great change and contributing to future mobility and society

Obtained ISO 45001 certification

Received four awards including the "Global Contribution Award" from Toyota Motor Corporation

Chose the Prime Market following the reorganization of the Tokyo Stock Exchange markets

Transitioned from the First Section to the Premier Market due to review of market classification at the Nagoya Stock Exchange

Dissolved the joint venture agreement with FIEM and acquired shares, renamed to "Aisan Industry India Co., Ltd."

Transferred fuel pump module business from Denso Corporation and made a U.S. manufacturing company a subsidiary

Made Magnetex Co., Ltd. a subsidiary

Formulated medium-term management plan 2023-2025

Formulated medium-term management plan 2025-2030

First selected as a "Health Management Brand"

Completion of "Aisan Mirai Factory"

Made IMI Co., Ltd. a subsidiary

AISAN INNOVATION CENTER YOKOHAMA Opened

Tries Co., Ltd. becomes a subsidiary

Established a new factory at the Thai site due to the transfer of the fuel pump module business