Mabuchi Motor Co., Ltd.

Founded in 1946 when Honorary Chairman Kenichi Mabuchi opened the Kansai Science Research Institute in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture. In 1947, developed and started production of the world's first high-performance horseshoe-shaped magnet motor. Continued product development and improvement, achieving mass production technology.

Founded Tokyo Science Industry Co., Ltd. in Katsushika Ward, Tokyo, for manufacturing small magnet motors, electrical appliances, model materials, and toys, and began full-scale manufacturing and sales.

Established Japan Kiko Co., Ltd. for manufacturing and selling motor application products.

Developed a lightweight, high-performance small magnet motor (F type) using ferrite magnets. This led to the successful first flight of a model airplane powered by this motor.

Changed the trade name from Mabuchi Industries Co., Ltd. to Tokyo Science Co., Ltd.

Developed practical precision small magnet motors (FM, RM types) and expanded into the fields of acoustics, video, and precision.

Developed high-voltage, high-speed small magnet motors (FT type) and launched them for model racing cars.

Established Manpo Zhi Industry Co., Ltd. (Hong Kong Mabuchi) in San Po Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, to supply motors (manufacturing and sales) to the Hong Kong market and serve as a base for the global market.

Built a model factory in Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture, with an integrated production system for small magnet motors, and opened an office in New York, USA, for sales.

Launched a high-performance, compact motor (RE type).

Launched underwater motors as a new power source for models and toys.

Launched high-performance, low-cost motors (FA type).

Participated financially in Huayun Electric Industry Co., Ltd. (Taipei, Taiwan, Mabuchi Taiwan), establishing a motor supply system for the global market alongside Hong Kong Mabuchi.

Changed the company name to Mabuchi Motor Co., Ltd.

Launched motors with electronic governors, expanding into new markets such as cassette recorders and home stereos.

Established Mabuchi Motor America Corporation (Mabuchi USA) in New York City, USA (moved headquarters to Troy near Detroit in 1997).

Established Mabuchi Motor Co., Ltd. in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, as the third overseas production base.

Launched VTR loading motors and fully entered the video equipment field.

Launched door lock motors and entered the automotive door lock market.

Launched CD spindle motors and entered the CD market.

Relocated the head office from Katsushika Ward, Tokyo, to Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture.

Launched printer motors and fully entered the office equipment field.

Started contract processing production at Hong Kong Mabuchi Guangdong Factory in Guangdong Province, China.

Establish a representative office in Singapore to quickly and accurately grasp the trends and needs of the Singapore and ASEAN markets.

1988: Established Manbao Zhima Motor Shenzhen Co., Ltd. in Shenzhen, China, for maintenance of production equipment and manufacturing of jigs and tools for Hong Kong Mabuchi Guangdong Factory (merged into Dongguan Manbao Zhima Electric Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Dongguan Mabuchi) in 1997).

Establish Wanbao Zhima Motor Shenzhen Co., Ltd. in Shenzhen, China, for the maintenance of production equipment and the manufacture of jigs and tools at Hong Kong Mabuchi Guangdong Factory (merged into Dongguan Wanbao Zhima Electric Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd. in 1997).

1989: Opened the Mabuchi Detroit Sales Office in the United States to provide detailed sales services and market development activities for the US automotive industry.

Open the America Mabuchi Detroit Sales Office to conduct detailed sales activities and market development activities for the US automotive industry.

1990: Ended mass production of small motors in Japan, becoming 100% overseas production.

End mass production of small motors in Japan, and shift to 100% overseas production.

1992: Constructed the Mabuchi Motor Technology Center in Honno Village, Inba District, Chiba Prefecture, to expand basic and applied research and production technology research for small motors.

Construct the Mabuchi Motor Co., Ltd. Technical Center in Honno Village, Inba District, Chiba Prefecture, to expand basic and applied research and production technology research on small motors.

1993: To meet increasing demand, established Huayun Electric (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. (Jiangsu Mabuchi) in Jiangsu Province, China (renamed Manbao Zhima Motors (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. in 2012).

Establish Huayun Electric (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. (Jiangsu Mabuchi) in Jiangsu Province, China, to meet growing demand (renamed Wanbao Zhima Motors (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. in 2012).

1994: Established Dongguan Manbao Zhima Electric Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd. in Guangdong Province, China, for engineering operations, skill personnel, and technical personnel training and dispatching (renamed Manbao Zhima Motors (Dongguan) Co., Ltd. in February 2009).

Establish Dongguan Wanbao Zhima Electric Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Dongguan Mabuchi) in Guangdong Province, China, for engineering work, skill training, and dispatching personnel at Hong Kong Mabuchi Guangdong Factory (renamed Wanbao Zhima Motors (Dongguan) Co., Ltd. in February 2009).

1996: To respond to further demand growth and develop new labor markets, established Mabuchi Motor Vietnam Limited in Bien Hoa City near Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam.

Establish Mabuchi Motor Vietnam Limited (Vietnam Mabuchi) in Bien Hoa City near Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, to respond to further demand increase and develop new labor markets.

1997: Opened the Shanghai Liaison Office in Shanghai to further improve customer service and marketing activities in the Chinese market.

Open Shanghai Liaison Office in Shanghai to further improve customer service and marketing activities in the Chinese market.

1999: Achieved certification for international standards on quality control and assurance, ISO9000 series and QS9000 series, at all bases planned for certification (first obtained in January 1995 for ISO9000 series at Dalian Mabuchi).

Complete certification for international standards related to quality control and assurance,

2001: Achieved certification for the international environmental management standard ISO14001 at all bases planned for certification (first obtained in December 1999 at headquarters).

All bases have completed certification for the international standard for environmental management systems, ISO 14001 (the first certification was at the headquarters in December 1999).

2002: To strengthen sales systems for the rapidly growing Chinese market, established Manbao Zhima Motors (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (Shanghai Mabuchi).

To strengthen the sales system for the Chinese market, where demand is becoming full-scale, establish Manpo Shima Motors (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (Shanghai Mabuchi).

2003: Completed the oil-impregnated bearing factory at Dalian Mabuchi and started in-house production of oil-impregnated bearings.

Completion of the oil-impregnated bearing factory at Dalian Mabuchi. Started in-house production of oil-impregnated bearings.

2004: To strengthen sales infrastructure in South China, opened the Hong Kong Mabuchi Dongguan Liaison Office in Dongguan City.

To strengthen the sales base in South China, establish the Hong Kong Mabuchi Dongguan Liaison Office in Dongguan City.

2005: As part of future-oriented production restructuring, established Mabuchi Motor Danang Limited (Danang Mabuchi) in Danang City, Vietnam.

As part of future-oriented production base reorganization, establish Mabuchi Motor Danang Limited (Danang Mabuchi) in Danang City, Vietnam.

2006: Established a motor research and development center in Dongguan Mabuqi to conduct product design and manufacturing technology development within China in collaboration with headquarters.

In cooperation with the headquarters, establish a motor research and development center in Dongguan Mabuchi to carry out product design and production technology development within China.

2007: Launched the third-generation power window motor.

Launch of the third-generation power window motor.

2008: Established Manbao Zhima Motor Trade (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. (Shenzhen Mabuqi) to strengthen customer service and sales network in South China.

To strengthen customer service and sales system in South China, establish Manpo Shima Trading (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. (Shenzhen Mabuchi).

2009: Changed the company name of Dongguan Manbao Zhima Electric Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Dongguan Mabuqi) to Manbao Zhima Motor (Dongguan) Co., Ltd. and started motor production in April.

2009: To stabilize the long-term management foundation of precision parts production base, established Manbao Zhijing (Dongguan) Co., Ltd. (Ludong Mabuqi) in Dongguan.

Change the trade name of Dongguan Manpo Shima Electric Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Dongguan Mabuchi) to Manpo Shima Motors (Dongguan) Co., Ltd., and start motor production from April.

2010: Recognized for pioneering corporate behavior in compliance with listing rules, received the 'Corporate Action Award' from the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

2010: Converted Hong Kong Mabuqi Guangdong First Factory to a wholly owned subsidiary and established Dongguan Daojiao Manbao Zhima Motor Co., Ltd. (Daojiao Mabuqi).

2010: Launched a compact, lightweight, noise-reducing motor for car mirror storage.

Recognized for pioneering corporate behavior in accordance with the corporate conduct code established by listing regulations, and received the "Corporate Conduct Award" from the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

2011: Established Manbao Zhima Motor (Jiangxi) Co., Ltd. (Jiangxi Mabuqi) in Jiangxi Province, China, to pursue cost competitiveness capable of winning global competition.

2011: Built a comprehensive manufacturing process to reduce labor and promote production innovation.

2011: Launched a power seat motor that pursues high torque and lightweight design.

2011: Launched a small, lightweight motor for electric tools compliant with European electrical noise standards.

2011: Launched a car mirror motor with reduced vibration to one-third of conventional products and improved noise reduction.

To pursue cost competitiveness capable of winning global competition, established Manbo Zhima Motor (Jiangxi) Co., Ltd. in Jiangxi Province, China.

2012: Completed a new factory dedicated to power window and power seat motors at Jiangsu Mabuqi.

2012: Launched an inner-rotor type brushless motor to enter the main drive market for copiers and multifunction printers (MFPs).

Completed a new factory dedicated to power window and power seat motors at Jiangsu Mabuchi.

2013: Surpassed 40 billion units in total motor production and sales for the group.

2013: Launched the fourth-generation power window motor that pursues miniaturization and lightweight design.

2013: Launched a main motor for laser printers that is small and lightweight.

2013: Launched a high-torque parking brake motor that is small and lightweight.

The group has produced and sold over 40 billion motors in total.

2014: To secure production capacity and establish a global production and supply system, established Mabuqi Motor Mexico S.A. de C.V. (Mexico Mabuqi) in Aguascalientes, Mexico.

2014: Pursuing optimal magnetic circuit design, launching power seat motors with ferrite magnets for small high-torque applications.

2014: Launching motors for engine peripheral equipment with excellent heat resistance and vibration resistance.

2014: Developing brushless motors for assist bicycles, entering the mobile market.

To secure production capacity and establish a global production and supply system, established Mabuchi Motor Mexico S.A. de C.V. in Aguascalientes, Mexico.

2015: Launching high-torque type motors for power windows, expanding the lineup.

Launched high-torque type motors for power windows, expanding the lineup.

2017: Establishing Mabuchi Motor Poland Espezo (Poland Mabuchi) in Mawo Polaska County, Poland, to secure production capacity and build a global production and supply system.

2017: Launching motors for door closers with small size, lightweight, high torque, and noise reduction.

To secure production capacity and establish a global production and supply system, established Mabuchi Motor Poland Espezo in the Masovian Voivodeship, Poland.

Establishing Mabuchi Motor Thailand Co., Ltd. (Thailand Mabuchi) to expand sales in Thailand, where the automotive industry is concentrated.

Transitioning from a company with a board of auditors to a company with an audit and supervisory committee to strengthen audit functions and accelerate decision-making.

Changing the trade name of Manpo Zhima Da (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. and establishing a holding company, Manpo Zh (Shanghai) Management Co., Ltd. (Mabuchi Motor China), to further grow the Chinese business and strengthen governance.

Launching an inner rotor type brushless motor for vacuum cleaners that contributes to miniaturization, high efficiency, and power saving.

Launching an automotive electrical device motor with about twice the torque while maintaining the same volume and weight as conventional products.

Acquiring shares of Electromag ES S.A., a Swiss medical device motor manufacturer, to make it a group company, aiming to establish health and medical applications as a new business pillar.

Launching the lightest power seat motor for tilt adjusters.

Moving the company's stock listing from the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange to the Prime Market following a review of market classification.

Changing the trade name of Electromag ES S.A. to Mabuchi Motor Electromag ES S.A.

Launching a brushless motor unit equipped with a high-resolution resolver sensor that contributes to automatic control for mobile applications.

Acquiring shares of Oken Seiko Co., Ltd., a small pump manufacturer, to propose valuable solutions including unit support and to make it a group company.

Propose valuable solutions to customers, including unit support, acquire shares of Oken Seiko Co., Ltd., a small pump manufacturer, and make it a group company.

Strengthening the motion control domain by combining motors and control system technology, acquired shares of Japan Pulse Motor Co., Ltd., and made it a group company.