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Toyo Sugano established Sugano Agricultural Equipment Factory in Kamifurano Town, Koshikijima District, Hokkaido, producing livestock plows and other equipment.
The factory was relocated and opened in Jilin City, Jilin Province, under the facilitation and recommendation of the Japanese government and the Manchukuo (China) government.
After the end of the war, returned to Japan and reopened in Kamifurano Town, the original founding location: product color and trademark were set to 'white'.
At the Japan Machinery Exhibition, seven white plow models were selected and received the gold award.
Established Sugano Agricultural Machinery Co., Ltd.
Completion of the first tractor plow model.
President Ryo Sugano appointed.
President Sho Sugano appointed.
Established the Hokkaido Soil Thinking Association, serving as secretary.
Opened the Ibaraki factory in Miu Village, Inashiki District, Ibaraki Prefecture.
Achieved production of 100,000 units of plows and sub-soilers.
Commercialized the first domestic large reversible plow.
Completed the third phase expansion of the Ibaraki factory and updated the entire powder coating equipment.
Opened 'The House of Soil' in Kamifurano Town, the founding location.
Announced the large-field new rice cultivation system 'Unripe Laser Tillage Method'.
Entered the infrastructure development business through the Inverted Leveling Method.
The Inverted Leveling Method received the Hokkaido Governor's Award as the 'Inverted Leveling System for Field Preparation and Leveling Work'.
The Unripe Laser Tillage Method received the Chairman's Award of the National Agricultural and Biological Research Institute for developing Japanese-style laser leveling and leveling technology, as part of the private sector agricultural and forestry research and development achievement awards hosted by the Public Interest Incorporated Association for the Promotion of Agricultural, Forestry, Fisheries, and Food Industry Technology.
The House of Soil is selected as a Hokkaido Heritage.
Received the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award for developing a bottom plow suitable for Japanese agriculture.
Developed a lake-bottom plow for the cable-laying project at Lake Shichidō.
Co-developed a reverse plow for decontamination with the National Agriculture and Food Research Organization.
The House of Soil is selected as a Mechanical Heritage by the Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers.
The plow becomes a subject of systematic study by the Industrial Technology History Materials Information Center.
The up-down reverse free plow and the plastic soil-shedding board plow are selected as important scientific and technological history materials (Future Technology Heritage).
Nobuo Watanabe becomes president.
Commences joint research with the National Agriculture and Food Research Organization's Agricultural Environment Change Research Center, aiming to develop guidelines for sustainable soil management.
Selected as an excellent operator of the Eco-Ship Modal Shift Project in FY2017.
Entered into a business partnership with Ishimura Ironworks Co., Ltd. for the sale of work machines and began selling their products.
Merged with Ishimura Ironworks Co., Ltd.
Established the manufacturing headquarters, Biei Factory, in Biei Town, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido.
Announced the Reborn Roller, which processes various types of grass at high speed without relying on external power.
Announced the foldable Stable Cult, balancing safety and work efficiency at a higher level.
Announced the shallow plow reversible plow, capable of high-precision reverse tilling with a rotary feel.
Hosted Sugano Fair 2022 in Kamifurano Town, Hokkaido.
Moved the Hokkaido branch to Chitose City and opened a new headquarters.
Announced the Direct-Installed Laser Leverer, evolved from the traditional tractor low-link control, adding a 2m working width.
Announced the Land Halo, a surface mixing machine equipped with four rows of knife rollers.
Obtained the 'Eru Boshi (Level 3)' certification under the Act on Promotion of Women's Participation.
Received the Ibaraki Prefecture Women's Leader Appointment Advanced Company 'Excellent Award'.
The main control direct-attachment laser lever and load maker received the Hokkaido Governor's Award.
Introduced a gate-type 5-face processing machine equipped with a pallet changer capable of continuous processing at the head office factory.
In October, many visitors came to the Ibaraki factory. On October 6, 15 representatives from the JA Group agricultural machinery and parts division in Hokkaido visited, and on October 27, 10 members of the Saitama Prefecture Kita Kawabe Rice Association came. On October 29, 16 fifth‑grade students from Tsukuba City Elementary School attended. The report expresses gratitude to the visitors and provides information on future tour reservations.
On April 1, 2021, Sugano Agricultural Machinery Co., Ltd. held an induction ceremony for four new employees in the main office's conference room. After the president's address and congratulatory remarks, each new employee made a statement of determination, and they are scheduled to be officially assigned in December. New employee recruitment is also planned for FY2022.
On October 1, 2021, Sugano Agricultural Machinery Co., Ltd. awarded offer certificates to six prospective employees at its headquarters in Ibaraki. The president and executives delivered congratulatory remarks and welcomed them to work together starting April next year. They also demonstrated a commitment to continue working toward the future of agriculture.
On April 1, 2022, Sugano Agricultural Machinery Co., Ltd. welcomed six new employees and held an induction ceremony. The president delivered a passionate message, proclaiming the annual policy of "CHANGE is CHANCE!!" and encouraging everyone to embrace change and work positively. After training, the new hires will be officially assigned in December, and the company stated its commitment to working on the future of agriculture.
On October 3, 2022, Sugano Agricultural Machinery awarded offer certificates to four prospective employees at Kamejō Plaza in Tsuchiura City. The president and executives delivered congratulatory speeches, and the candidates expressed their determination and looked forward to starting work in April. The following day, they participated in an athletic event at Forest Adventure Tsukuba on Mount Tsukuba, strengthening camaraderie.
On April 3, 2023, Sugano Agricultural Machinery Co., Ltd. held an induction ceremony at its headquarters, welcoming four new employees. The president called for challenges to adapt to the transformative era of agriculture and encouraged them to take a new step as healthy professionals. The new employees expressed their determination, and formal assignments are scheduled for December.
On April 1, 2024, Sugano Agricultural Machinery Co., Ltd. held an induction ceremony at its headquarters office. The president spoke about the importance of cross‑generational communication, knowledge output, gratitude to family, and health awareness, and after remarks from executives and department heads, handed out appointment letters. New employees will undergo training and be officially assigned in October, and the company will continue its efforts in agriculture.
The 2025 new employee certificate award ceremony was held on October 1 at Kamejō Plaza in Tsuchiura City. The president and other executives welcomed the candidates and expressed their excitement about working together starting in April next year. The candidates received certificates from the president and presented their self‑introductions and aspirations. The following day, they participated in an athletic event at Forest Adventure Tsukuba on Mount Tsukuba, deepening their bond with nature.
On April 1, 2025, Sugano Agricultural Machinery Co., Ltd. welcomed three new employees at its headquarters and held an induction ceremony. The president emphasized the importance of output that combines knowledge with real-world learning to adapt to changes in agriculture, and received declarations of determination from the employees. They will be formally assigned after training and aim to contribute to agriculture.
On April 1, 2026, Sugano Agricultural Machinery Co., Ltd. welcomed four new employees at its headquarters and held an induction ceremony. The president praised the new employees for taking their first step as working professionals, and expressed gratitude for the importance of agricultural support and the company. After the ceremony, participants visited Kashima Shrine and plan for future training and official assignments.