Daido Industries Co., Ltd.

In December 1944, the company formerly known as Nishio Seiki Co., Ltd. changed its name to Daido Industries and relocated its business factory to the current location near the headquarters of Toyota Motor Corporation. This marked the beginning of our company's history.

In December 1944, the former Nishio Seiki Co., Ltd. changed its name to Daikyo Industrial Co., Ltd. and simultaneously relocated its production plant to its current location, close to the headquarters of Toyota Motor Industries (Ltd.). From that point, our company's history began.

In 1946, we started producing automotive bushings. We received a request from Toyota Motor Corporation for machining bronze bushings and acquired the necessary machining equipment.

In 1946, production of automotive bushings began.

In 1958, we began producing aluminum die-cast products. Aluminum alloy, a new metal material, appeared for wheel hubs for motorcycles, and we established an integrated production system.

In 1958, production of aluminum die-cast products began.

In 1961, we started producing sliding bearings for engines based on orders from Toyota Motor Corporation, provided technical guidance, and partnered with FM Corporation, leading to adoption in Toyota vehicles.

In 1961, production of engine sliding bearings began.

In 1965, we fully entered the spare parts market.

In 1965, FMBB changed its name to Federal-Mogul Inc. (FM). Around the same time, the term 'tribology' originated as a field of science and technology that comprehensively deals with friction, wear, and lubrication.

In 1965, we fully entered the supply parts market.

In 1969, the Hosoya Factory was completed.

In 1969, the Hosoya plant was completed.

In 1972, we started producing aluminum alloy bearings contributing to cost reduction and established an integrated production line.

In 1972, production of aluminum alloy bearings began.

In 1973, we established Daido Rebanoise Automation (now Daido Seiki).

In 1973, Daikyo Rebanus Automation (now Daikyo Seiki) was established.

In 1975, we started producing EGR valves for Toyota 20R engines to meet exhaust gas regulations.

In 1975, production of EGR valves began.

In 1978, we began producing special bearings (shoes) for car air conditioners with excellent wear resistance, attracting attention from American automakers.

In 1978, production of car air conditioner shoes began.

In 1981, we established Taiho Corporation of America (TCA) in the suburbs of Chicago, USA, and started sales to Ford and Chrysler.

In 1981, the U.S. subsidiary Taiho Corporation of America (TCA) was established.

In 1984, we started producing turbocharger parts.

Production of turbocharger parts began in 1984.

In 1985, we built the third factory, Shinohara Factory, in the Shinohara district of Toyota City, and began manufacturing precision molds and special bearings.

Shinohara plant completed in 1985.

In 1988, we started producing integrated resin molded intake air connectors and succeeded in mass production.

Production of plastic products began in 1988.

In 1991, the fourth factory, Kyushu Factory, was completed in Izumi City, Kagoshima Prefecture, and we began producing bearings for overseas spare parts markets.

Kyushu plant completed in 1991.

Single-layer metal gasket received the Toyota Technical Development Award in 1992.

Received the PM Outstanding Plant Award in 1993.

Aluminum bearing TN300/SA151 received the Toyota Technical Development Award in 1994.

In 1996, the TCA US factory was completed in Tiffin, Ohio, USA, and we started shipping special bearings for Ford.

1996 TCA US factory completion

In 1997, solid lubricant overlays (RA series) and copper alloys (HB and HS series) were introduced, and the following year, aluminum alloys (SA series) were added, enabling us to pioneer the commercialization of lead-free bearings worldwide.

In 1998, PT Taihou Nusantara (PTN) was established in Jakarta, Indonesia, becoming Asia's first full-scale production and sales base.

Established PTN, a local subsidiary in Indonesia, in 1998.

In August 1998, the 'Technology Main Hall' was completed within the Hosoya plant, linked to the Friction Technology Research Center, and positioned as a 'production factory of technology.' The Technology Main Hall accommodated everything from new product production preparation to quality control, enabling practical and concrete management from basic research to shipment.

In 1999, it was listed on the Nikkei First Section 2.

Listed on the Nikkei Second Section in 1999.

In 2000, it was listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Second Section.

In 2000, Taihou Corporation of Europe (TCE) was established in the suburbs of Budapest, Hungary, and began local production of special bearings.

Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Second Section in 2000.

Established Taiho Corporation of Europe (TCE) in 2000.

In October 2000, to commemorate our listing on the Tokyo and Nagoya Stock Exchanges, we established the Daikyo Industrial Tribology Research Foundation (TTRF).

In 2001, the fifth domestic plant, the Kōkai Factory, was completed in Kōkai-cho, Toyota City, and production of bearing materials began.

In 2001, it was listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and Nikkei First Section, and worked to enhance corporate value.

Listed on the Tokyo and Nikkei First Sections in 2001.

In 2002, Taihou Industrial (Yantai) Co., Ltd. (TCY) absorbed Yantai Chunsheng Sliding Bearing Co., Ltd., establishing a comprehensive production system from materials to processing.

Established joint venture TFGG with FM Co. in 2002.

In 2002, the Chinese local subsidiary Taiyo Industrial (Yantai) Co., Ltd. (TCY) absorbed and merged with Yantai Chunsheng Sliding Bearing Co., Ltd.

In 2003, Taihou Corporation of Thailand (TCT) was established as the second ASEAN production base, beginning production of turbo components, washers, and more.

Established Taiho Corporation of Thailand (TCT) as a local subsidiary in Thailand in 2003.

In 2004, a business partnership was formed with Japan Gasket.

In 2004, the lead‑free engine sliding bearing won the first Monozukuri Parts Award.

Lead-free engine sliding bearings received the 1st Monozukuri Parts Award in 2004.

Obtained ISO/TS16949 certification in 2004.

In 2005, Taihou Gifu Co., Ltd. was established in Gōshō-cho, Gifu Prefecture, and worked to expand production of engine sliding bearings and die‑cast products.

In 2005, Japan Gasket was made a 100% subsidiary, strengthening the competitiveness of the gasket business.

Established Taiyo Gifu Co., Ltd. (now Gifu plant) in 2005.

Made Japan Gasket a 100% subsidiary in 2005.

In 2007, Taihou Manufacturing of Tennessee (TTN) was established in Tennessee, USA, and began production of vacuum pumps.

Established Taiho Manufacturing of Tennessee (TTN) in 2007.

2007: Production of vacuum pumps began; received the Excellence Award in Toyota Project Recognition Technology Department.

In 2009, the butterfly‑type EGR valve received the Hino Motors Technical Development Excellence Award.

2009: Butterfly-type EGR valve received the Hino Motors Technology Development Excellence Award.

In 2012, the acquisition of Chongzhou Hengye Bearing Plate Materials Co., Ltd. (WBM) made the company the largest aluminum bearing material manufacturer in China.

In 2012, Japan Gasket began production of plastic gears.

2012: Acquired the Chinese local subsidiary Changzhou Hengye Axle Plate Materials Co., Ltd. (WBM).

2012: Japan Gasket began production of resin gears.

In 2014, the vacuum pump received the Toyota TNGA Promotion Excellence Award.

In 2014, the elbow for compressor inlet received the Toyota Project Award for Technology.

In 2014, the aluminum die‑cast product pressure plate was adopted for Toyota MIRAI.

2014: Vacuum pump received the Toyota TNGA Promotion Excellence Award.

2014: Received the Toyota Project Recognition Technology Award for the elbow used in compressor inlet.

2014: Aluminum die-cast product pressure plate adopted in Toyota Mirai.

In 2015, the on‑site childcare center 'T-Kids' was opened to support work–family balance.

2015: Opened on-site childcare center T-Kids.

In 2017, we received the first Toyota City award for a workplace that is easy to work at and highly productive.

2017: Received the first Toyota City award for a workplace that is easy to work in and highly productive.

In 2019, we declared a health management strategy aimed at maintaining and improving employee health.

2019: Declared health management.

In 2020, we first obtained the Health Management Excellence Corporation White 500 award.

In 2020, we began production of inverter cases for power control units.

2020: First obtained the Health Management Excellence Corporation White 500.

2020: Began production of inverter cases for power control units.

In 2021, the second-generation Toyota MIRAI adopted our aluminum die-cast pressure plates and end plates.

2021: Aluminum die-cast product pressure plate and end plate adopted in Toyota's second-generation Mirai.