Aisan Industry Co., Ltd.

Establishment

Established in Mizuho Ward, Nagoya City, for the purpose of manufacturing military supplies. The initial investors were companies from Aichi and Mie Prefectures, and the company was named "Aisan Industry" by taking the initials of both prefectures.

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

Start of operation at Hotta Factory

Factory temporarily closed due to the end of the war

Start of production of automotive parts such as carburetors. Our second-generation president, Taisuke Ishida (who served as president of Toyota Motor Corporation and Toyota Automatic Loom Works), worked hard to reopen the factory. The business of manufacturing automotive parts was transferred from Toyota Automatic Loom Works, and production resumed just a month and a half after the factory was closed.

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 resumed production just a month and a half after the factory closure.

Start of textile machinery parts production (~1958)

Production and sale of bicycle engine Aisan Motor (~1954). Signed a technology transfer agreement with German Roman Corporation and started production and sales of bicycle engine "Spit AS type." It was an "ultimate engine" with "variable compression mechanism" and "pre-mixed compression auto-ignition system," but production was discontinued after only a year due to issues such as cold startability and durability. It became a "phantom engine."

Production and release of bicycle engine Aisan Motor (until 1954). Signed a technology transfer agreement with German company Roman, and began production and sales of bicycle engine "Spit AS type." It was an "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 only a year, becoming a "phantom engine."

Production and sale of household propane gas regulators (~1960)

Establishment of "Aisan News" in-house newsletter

Skills training center (currently Aisan Gakuen) established

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

Completion of the Kyowa Factory and relocation of headquarters. Anticipating the arrival of the car era, a factory was built and relocated to Obu City, Aichi Prefecture, where the current headquarters is located. 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)

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

Start of in-house die casting

Establishment of Aikyo-kai (Aisan Association)

Start of engine valve production

Start of LPG regulator production

Opening of Tokyo Office (now East Japan Branch). As an important sales base, in 1966, the office was relocated to Yaesu and renamed "Tokyo Branch," to strengthen the system.

Established Tokyo Office (now East Japan Branch). Opened to handle negotiations with government agencies and other offices. As the importance of expanding sales increased, the office was relocated to Yaesu in 1966 and renamed "Tokyo Branch," with organizational improvements.

Start of PCV valve production

Made Teikei Carburetor Co., Ltd. a subsidiary

Start of operation at Anjo Factory. To meet the increasing demand for engine valves, a new factory was built in Anjo City, Aichi Prefecture. It was a factory that considered the environment, such as vibration and noise countermeasures.

Start of operations at Anjo Factory. To meet the rapidly increasing demand for engine valves, a new factory was built in Anjo City, Aichi Prefecture. It was a groundbreaking factory at the time, with measures for vibration and noise reduction and environmental considerations.

Start of canister production

Start of mechanical fuel pump production

Received the PM Excellent Business Site Award

Founded until 1980, shifted to consumer demand, became an auto parts manufacturer

Shifted to civil demand and became an auto parts manufacturer.

Aikyo Industry Co., Ltd. was established

Started production of resin canisters

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).

Listed on the Nagoya Stock Exchange Second Section. To enhance social credibility and diversify funding sources, applied for stock listing on the Nagoya Stock Exchange. Achieved stock listing in the 42nd year of founding (capital of 1.15 billion yen).

Business shift from carburetors to EFI products

Started production of throttle bodies.

Started production of throttle bodies

Participated in Miyama Seiko Co., Ltd.

Capital participation in Miyama Seiko Co., Ltd.

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

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

Started production of electric fuel pumps.

Started production of electric fuel pumps

Started production of injectors.

Started production of injectors

Established Aisan Computer Service Co., Ltd.

Established Aisan Computer Service Co., Ltd.

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

Opening of European office

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

In response to the local production of engines by Toyota Motor Corporation, the company built its first overseas factory in Franklin, Kentucky. The initial workforce was 22 employees, but it has now grown into a major base with about 700 employees.

Opened Europe office

Established Franklin Precision Industry Inc. in the United States.

To respond to increased injector production, reorganize the production system including the head office factory, and prepare for future expansion of electronic control fuel injection products, a new factory was built in Nishihirose Industrial Park, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture.

Established Franklin Precision Industry Inc. in the United States. In response to Toyota Motor Corporation's local engine production, built its first overseas factory in Franklin, Kentucky. The workforce was 22 at first, but now the site has about 700 employees.

Start of operation at Toyota Factory.

Started operation at Toyota factory. To accommodate increased injector production and future expansion of electronically controlled fuel injection products, a new factory was built in Nishihirose Industrial Park, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture.

Formulated a new management philosophy

The company was excited by the achievement of Mr. Mitsuteru Tanaka qualifying for the Olympics. The entire company responded with daily interviews, dispatching cheer squads to the site, and holding a send-off party, creating a passionate Olympic atmosphere throughout the company.

Formulated new management philosophy

Participation of cycling team members in the Barcelona Olympics

Participated in the Barcelona Olympics as a cycling team athlete. The company's excitement grew with the Olympic participation of athlete Mitsuteru Tanaka.

Received the Deming Prize for Implementation

Received Deming Prize

Opening of Korean Office

Establishment of a joint venture in China, "Tianjin Aisan Automobile Parts Co., Ltd." (merged into Aisan (Tianjin) Auto Parts Co., Ltd. in March 2007)

Our engine compatibility technology accumulated through carburetors and our technology related to electronic control fuel injection systems were highly evaluated, leading to the start of contract work for compatibility testing by Toyota Motor Corporation. We now have testing facilities comparable to automakers and are contributing to development.

Opening of Korean Office

Started engine compatibility contracting

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

Capital participation in Korean manufacturing company "Hyun Dam Industry Co., Ltd." (became a subsidiary in March 2002)

Participated financially in Korean manufacturing company "Hyuntam Industry Co., Ltd." (became a subsidiary in March 2002)

Capital participation in Korean manufacturing company "Hyun Tam Industries Co., Ltd."

Started production of fuel pump modules

ISO9000 Certification Acquisition

Start of Titanium Engine Valve Production

Hamamatsu Sales Office Opening (Currently Hamamatsu Branch)

Obtained ISO 14001 certification

1981-2000, shifted from carburetor to EFI products

Shifted business from carburetors to EFI products.

ISO14001 Certification Acquisition

Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Second Section

Listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange

Started production of intake modules

Start of Intake Module Production

Started production of electronic throttle bodies

Start of Electronic Throttle Body Production

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

Establishment of a joint venture in Czech Republic, "Aisan Bitron Czech" (Currently Aisan Industry Czech)

Obtained QS9000 certification

QS9000 Certification Acquisition

Started production of EGR valves

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

Qualified through regional preliminaries in the Chubu area, the company participated in the New Year Ekiden, a traditional event on New Year’s Day, for the first time and has continued to participate consecutively.

Debut in the New Year Ekiden for the Track and Field Club. Passed the Chubu regional preliminaries and participated in the New Year Ekiden held annually on New Year’s Day.

Made debut at the New Year Ekiden, a track and field event

Establishment of a production company in China, "Shenyang Xuantan Automobile Parts Co., Ltd."

Establishment of a production company in India, "IHD Industries Co., Ltd."

Start of Resin Intake Manifold Production

Developed a fuel injection system for small motorcycles

Development of Fuel Injection System for Small Motorcycles

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

Establishment of a production company in China, "Aisan (Tianjin) Automobile Parts Co., Ltd."

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

Establishment of a sales company in Belgium, "Aisan Corporation of Europe (Ltd.)"

Established "Hyun Tan America" in the United States

Establishment of "Hyuntan America (Ltd.)" in the United States

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

Group company Aikyo Sangyo Co., Ltd. opened a hot spring facility inside the Kariya Highway Oasis on the Ise Bay Coastal Expressway. It is visited by many customers as a place of relaxation or leisure for local residents.

Establishment of a production company in China, "Aisan (Foshan) Automobile Parts Co., Ltd."

Opened "Natural Hot Spring Kakitubata"

Open of "Natural Hot Spring Kakitsubata." The group company, Aikyo Sangyo Co., Ltd., opened a hot spring facility.

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

Establishment of a production company in Slovakia, "Hyontan Slovakia (Ltd.)"

Commendation from the Prime Minister for promoting factory greening

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

Subsidiary of the Korean manufacturing company "D&H Co., Ltd." (now GenTam Tech Co., Ltd.)

Establishment of "Aisan Kumamoto Co., Ltd." in Tamana City, Kumamoto Prefecture

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

(Merged into Aisan Industry India in June 2013)

Establishment of a sales company in Thailand, "Aisan Corporation Asia Pacific Co., Ltd."

Establishment of a manufacturing company in Mexico, "Aisan Auto Parts Mexico Co., Ltd."

Welfare Minister's commendation for employing persons with disabilities

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

Start of hydrogen injector production for fuel cell vehicles (FCV)

Our throttle body was recognized as the "Global No.1 in performance with high QCD" and was certified as a top supplier.

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

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

Korean manufacturing company GenTam Industry Co., Ltd. received the Best Supplier Award from Daimler

Signed a technical assistance agreement with FIEM in India regarding motorcycle canisters

Established a research and development base in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, that consolidates reliability testing facilities for all products developed and manufactured by the company. It enables long-term continuous operation through centralized computer management, contributing to faster development.

Hirose Technical Center operational. Established a research and development base in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, consolidating reliability testing facilities for all developed and produced products.

Hirose Technical Center operational. We established a research and development base in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, consolidating reliability testing equipment for all products developed and manufactured by us. Centralized management by computer allows for long-term continuous operation, contributing to faster development speed.

Start of LPG hybrid fuel system production

A new LPG hybrid fuel system was adopted for Toyota’s "JPN TAXI".

Developed LPG hybrid fuel system. The new system was adopted for Toyota Motor Corporation's "JPN TAXI".

Developed LPG hybrid fuel system. The new LPG hybrid fuel system was adopted for Toyota Motor Corporation's "JPN TAXI."

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

Selected as the naming rights partner for the Obu City Workers' Cultural Hall. It will contribute more to regional cultural and sports activities under the nickname "Aisan Cultural Hall."

Joint venture with FIEM in India, "Aisan Fiem Automotives India (now Aisan Industry India Co., Ltd.)"

Established a joint venture with FIEM in India, "Aisan Fiem Automotives India (currently Aisan Industry India Inc.)."

Celebrated 80th anniversary.

Celebrating the 80th anniversary of founding

First certification as a Health & Productivity Management Organization (White 500).

2001-2020, developed world No.1 products and responded to globalization

Development of world No.1 products and response to globalization.

Formulated "VISION2030"

2021-present, overcoming a period of great transformation and contributing to future mobility and society

Formulated VISION2030.

Obtained ISO45001 certification

Toyota Motor Corporation received awards including the "Global Contribution Award" in four categories

Selected the Prime Market due to the reorganization of the Tokyo Stock Exchange

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

Dissolved the joint venture agreement with FIEM, acquired shares, and changed the company name to "Aisan Industry India Inc."

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

Acquired fuel pump module business from Denso Corporation and made the US manufacturing company a subsidiary.

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

Formulated medium-term management plan 2023-2025

Made MagneX Inc. a subsidiary.

Made Magnetex Co., Ltd. a subsidiary

Formulated Mid-term Management Plan 2023-2025.

Made IMI Co., Ltd. a subsidiary

Formulated Mid-term Management Plan 2025-2030.

Formulated medium-term management plan 2025-2030

First selected as a "Health & Productivity Management Brand."

First selected as a "Health Management Brand"

Completed the "Aisan Mirai Factory."

Completed "Aisan Mirai Factory"

Made I.M.I. Inc. a subsidiary.

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

Established AISAN INNOVATION CENTER YOKOHAMA.

Established AISAN INNOVATION CENTER YOKOHAMA

Made Trice Co., Ltd. a subsidiary

Established a new factory in Thailand related to the fuel pump module business acquisition.