| 1917 |
Founded in Osaka in 1917, Tsubaki Chain produces bicycle chains |
| 1917 |
Tsubaki Hon Chiein was founded in 1917 (Taisho 6). Started as a small town factory making bicycle chains. |
| 1917 |
Founded by Sozaburo Tsubaki in Osaka City Oyodo Ward (now Kita Ward). Manufacturing bicycle chains. |
| 1917 |
Founded in 1917 (Taisho 6) |
| 1923 |
Started manufacturing machine chains inspired by foreign catalogs |
| 1928 |
Stopped manufacturing bicycle chains and shifted to machine chain production |
| 1931 |
Started agency sales across Asia |
| 1931 |
Became a designated factory for the Navy (registered in the Navy procurement list). |
| 1937 |
Delivered a complete large-scale conveyor plant (entered material handling business) |
| 1937 |
Delivered a complete large-scale conveyor plant. |
| 1937 |
(Entered the material handling business). |
| 1938 |
Constructed and relocated Tsurumi Factory in Osaka |
| 1946 |
Walked through post-war reconstruction and pioneered the times. |
| 1946 |
Walking with post-war reconstruction, pioneering the times |
| 1949 |
Passed Lloyd certification for marine roller chains and listed on Osaka and Tokyo Stock Exchanges |
| 1949 |
Passed Lloyd certification for ship roller chains. |
| 1949 |
Listed on the Osaka and Tokyo Stock Exchanges. |
| 1950 |
First export of roller chains to the United States |
| 1953 |
Became the first JIS-certified factory for roller chains |
| 1956 |
Established export department in 1956 (Showa 31), fully advancing overseas expansion. |
| 1956 |
Established an export department in 1956 (Showa 31) |
| 1957 |
Started production of timing chains for automobile engines (entered auto parts business) |
| 1957 |
Started production of timing chains for automobile engines. |
| 1957 |
(Entered the automobile parts business). |
| 1958 |
Developed large chain reducers (entered precision machinery business) |
| 1958 |
Developed large chain reducers. |
| 1958 |
(Entered the precision machinery business). |
| 1962 |
Completed Saitama Factory in Hannō, Saitama Prefecture, expanding production of conveyors for automotive, steel, and home appliance industries |
| 1962 |
Completed Saitama Factory in Hannō City, Saitama Prefecture. |
| 1962 |
Aiming to expand production of conveyors for the automotive, steel, and home appliance industries. |
| 1965 |
Established a joint venture with Borg-Warner in the United States, called Tsubaki Motion Co., Ltd. |
| 1965 |
Established a joint venture with Borg-Warner (USA), called Tsubaki Moles Co., Ltd. |
| 1966 |
Completed automotive parts factory within Saitama Factory |
| 1966 |
Completed an auto parts factory within Saitama Factory. |
| 1967 |
Focus on the world... aiming to be an international company. |
| 1967 |
Aiming to be an international company with a global perspective |
| 1970 |
Established a joint venture in Taiwan (first overseas base) |
| 1971 |
Completed Kyoto Factory (currently Nagaokakyo Factory) in Nagaokakyo, Kyoto Prefecture, manufacturing precision machinery products |
| 1971 |
Established Tsubaki USA (later UST) in the United States, expanding into North America |
| 1972 |
Founded Tsubaki Europe in the Netherlands, followed by sales companies in Canada and Asia |
| 1972 |
Established Tsubaki Europe in the Netherlands. Subsequently, set up sales companies in Canada and Asia. |
| 1977 |
Completion of the new development center (later R&D Center) at Kyoto Factory |
| 1981 |
Spun off the powder and granular material conveyor division, establishing "Tsubaki Bulk System" |
| 1982 |
Completion of Hyogo Factory in Kasai City, Hyogo Prefecture (manufacturing material handling products) |
| 1983 |
Established the company's first overseas base for material handling business in the United States |
| 1985 |
Overcame growth and hardships, aiming for further leap forward. |
| 1985 |
Overcoming periods of growth and hardship, aiming for further leap forward |
| 1986 |
UST acquires Union Chain and Acme Chain, starting local production of machine chains in North America |
| 1986 |
US-based UST acquired Union Chain and Acme Chain (1988), starting local production of machine chains in North America. |
| 1987 |
Implemented CI, developed new symbol mark, and formulated corporate vision |
| 1987 |
Implemented CI (Corporate Identity). |
| 1987 |
Formulated new symbol mark and corporate vision. |
| 1989 |
Started local production of timing chains and delivery to GM at UST in the United States |
| 1989 |
Started local production of timing chains at UST in the US and delivery to GM. |
| 1990 |
Exhibited the Golden Bell Pavilion at the International Flower and Greenery Exposition |
| 1992 |
The headquarters roller chain factory obtained ISO 9000 series certification (by 1996, domestic and overseas group manufacturing companies obtained certification) |
| 1992 |
The roller chain factory at headquarters obtained ISO 9000 series certification (by 1996, domestic and overseas group manufacturing companies also obtained ISO 9000 series certification). |
| 1992 |
Completion of Tsubaki Emerson Okayama Factory in Tsuyama, Okayama Prefecture (now Tsubaki Chien Okayama Factory) |
| 1997 |
Established a joint venture for manufacturing machine chains in China (withdrawn in 2001) |
| 1998 |
Founded "Tsubaki Techno School" to nurture young engineers and pass on technology |
| 1998 |
Established "Tsubaki Techno School" aimed at nurturing young engineers and passing on technology |
| 1999 |
Formulated "Tsubaki Mission Statement" and announced a business reorganization plan |
| 1999 |
Formulated "Tsubaki Mission Statement" |
| 1999 |
Announced business restructuring plan (integration of material handling production bases, spin-off of precision machinery business, integration of domestic sales companies, etc.) |
| 2000 |
Established "Tsubaki Group Environmental Basic Policy" |
| 2001 |
Completed Tsubaki Factory in Kyotanabe City, Kyoto Prefecture, and fully relocated the headquarters factory (chain factory) |
| 2001 |
Saitama Factory obtained ISO 14000 certification (all domestic group companies to be certified by 2004) |
| 2002 |
Merged the precision machinery business unit with Tsubaki Emerson, establishing Tsubaki Emerson Co., Ltd. (became a 100% subsidiary in 2013, merged in 2017). Established an automotive parts manufacturing subsidiary in Thailand. Established manufacturing subsidiaries in Shanghai, China (2004), Korea (2009), and Mexico (2012). |
| 2003 |
Formulated "Tsubaki Group Risk Management Basic Policy" |
| 2003 |
Established Tsubaki Group Risk Management Basic Policy |
| 2004 |
Introduced the "Executive Officer System" for rapid business execution |
| 2004 |
Established manufacturing subsidiary in Shanghai, China |
| 2004 |
Introduced Executive Officer System |
| 2006 |
Celebrated the 90th anniversary, unified logos domestically and internationally, and established brand message. Made Yamahisa Chain Co., Ltd., which manufactures and sells plastic chains, a consolidated subsidiary. |
| 2006 |
Celebrated 90th anniversary, unified logos domestically and internationally, formulated brand message |
| 2008 |
Faced management crisis due to declining orders after bubble burst, demonstrating the next frontier spirit. |
| 2009 |
'Move the world, the future.' Celebrating 100 years of founding and beyond. |
| 2009 |
100th anniversary of founding, aiming beyond |
| 2010 |
Made Kabel Schrep, a German manufacturer of cable carriers, a consolidated subsidiary |
| 2010 |
Formulated the new corporate philosophy 'TSUBAKI SPIRIT' on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of founding. |
| 2011-03-11 |
Amidst drastic changes in business environment due to Lehman Shock and Great East Japan Earthquake, accelerated strengthening of manufacturing foundation and globalization. |
| 2012 |
Established a chain manufacturing company in Tianjin, China. Made Meifran Holdings, which manufactures and sells chip conveyors, a consolidated subsidiary. Held the 1st Tsubaki Skills Olympics. |
| 2012 |
Established chain manufacturing company in Tianjin, China |
| 2012 |
Made Meifran Holdings, which manufactures and sells chip conveyors, a consolidated subsidiary |
| 2012 |
Held the 1st Tsubaki Skills Olympics |
| 2013 |
Merged Precision Machinery Business Unit and Tsubaki Emerson Co., Ltd., established Tsubaki Emerson Co., Ltd. |
| 2014 |
Formulated the 'Long-term Vision 2020' targeting fiscal year 2020. Challenging in agribusiness and new businesses |
| 2014 |
Formulated "Long-term Vision 2020" targeting fiscal year 2020 |
| 2016 |
Established a manufacturing subsidiary for automobile parts in Czech Republic (system of 8 countries and 12 factories worldwide) |
| 2016 |
Established automotive parts manufacturing subsidiary in Czech Republic (automotive parts business, 12 factories in 8 countries worldwide) |
| 2017 |
Celebrated the 100th anniversary of founding, established the new corporate philosophy 'TSUBAKI SPIRIT'. Absorbed and merged Tsubaki E&M, forming the Motion Control Business Division |
| 2017 |
Celebrated 100th anniversary, established new corporate philosophy "TSUBAKI SPIRIT", and strengthened group capabilities |
| 2017 |
Absorbed and merged Tsubaki E&M Co., Ltd., forming Motion Control Business Division |
| 2018 |
Made Central Conveyor in the US a consolidated subsidiary |
| 2018 |
Made Central Conveyors, a U.S. company manufacturing and selling material handling systems, a consolidated subsidiary |
| 2020 |
Renamed the automobile parts business to 'Mobility Business'. Established sustainability basic policy. Introduced a '65-year retirement system' to promote active participation of senior employees |
| 2020 |
Renamed "Automotive Parts Business" to "Mobility Business" to expand business scope |
| 2020 |
Formulated sustainability basic policy and enhanced activities |
| 2020 |
Promotion of active participation of senior citizens, introducing the '65-year retirement system' |
| 2021 |
Formulated 'Long-term Vision 2030'. Accelerating solutions to social issues and development of new products and businesses |
| 2021 |
Formulated Long-term Vision 2030. Aiming to contribute to solving social issues, accelerating new product development and new business development |
| 2022 |
Launched new business proposal system 'T-Startup' targeting domestic and international employees. Made North American flexible coupling manufacturing and sales company a consolidated subsidiary |
| 2022 |
Launched a new business proposal system 'T-Startup' targeting domestic and international employees |
| 2022 |
Consolidated subsidiary of a North American manufacturer and seller of flexible couplings |
| 2023 |
Established 'New Business Development Center' and 'DX & IT Center'. Developed electric assist tricycle 'Multi-purpose e-Cargo' |
| 2023 |
Established a new Business Development Center and DX/IT Center |
| 2023 |
Developed an electric assist three-wheeled bicycle 'Multi-purpose e-Cargo' |
| 2024 |
Made Germany's EUROCATENA GmbH, which manufactures and sells conveyor chains, a consolidated subsidiary |
| 2024 |
Consolidated subsidiary of EUROCATENA GmbH (now Tsubaki Jungbluth GmbH), a manufacturer and seller of conveyor chains |
| 2025 |
Completed Fukui Mihama Plant in Fukui Prefecture (next-generation model artificial light-type plant factory) |
| 2026 |
Made Daito Kogyo Co., Ltd. a consolidated subsidiary |
