Founded Sanseki Kogyo Co., Ltd. in Tokyo, started processing various castings and repairing machine tools
The origin of Nisshaku Seisakusho is traced back to Mitsuishi Industry, founded in May 1942 by Kiyoshi Ishikawa. It was established anticipating demand for repair and refurbishment of machine tools during wartime, and had a factory in Higashiyodogawa Ward, Osaka City.
Mitsuishi Industry, which was consolidated into a new company established by the Ministry of Munitions a year after its founding, ended shortly, but was succeeded by two people, Harunobu Miura and Shizuo Namba, whom Ishikawa met through work.
Started manufacturing and selling stainless steel products mainly through welding
In November 1946, Miura and Namba focused on the then-precious "stainless steel" and started manufacturing stainless steel pipes.
Changed company name to Sakura Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
In April 1947, it restarted as Sakura Seisakusho.
Relocated headquarters to Higashiyodogawa-ku, Osaka (now Yodogawa-ku, Osaka)
Changed company name to Nisshaku Manufacturing Co., Ltd., developed dyeing machinery
Developed plate-type heat exchangers
Established Horikami Factory (formerly Yodogawa Factory)
Developed ball valves
Established Tokyo Office (now Tokyo Branch) in Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Established Konoike Factory (now Konoike Business Office)
Relocated headquarters to Konoike, Higashiosaka City
Installed large press machines at Konoike Factory
Relocated headquarters to Higashiyodogawa-ku, Osaka (now Chuo-ku, Osaka)
Listed on Osaka Securities Exchange Second Section
Listed on Nagoya Stock Exchange Second Section
Developed food machinery (retort cooking sterilization equipment)
Listed on Tokyo Stock Exchange Second Section
Designated as a first section stock on Tokyo Stock Exchange, Osaka Securities Exchange, and Nagoya Securities Exchange
Obtained ISO 9001 Quality Management System Certification
Discontinued listing on Nagoya Stock Exchange
Started master plan for Konoike Business Office
Aiming to establish PHE in Southeast Asia, they challenged market expansion and local manufacturing and assembly, moving away from traditional agency sales. In 2004, they established HISAKAWORKS S.E.A. SDN. BHD.
To establish PHE in Southeast Asia, we shifted from traditional agency sales to in-house market expansion and local manufacturing and assembly, founding HISAKAWORKS S.E.A.SDN. BHD.
Established HISAKAWORKS S.E.A. Sdn. Bhd. in Malaysia
They positioned the 'R-05' plan as the 'second founding period,' advocating 'from survival to victory,' and aimed for business expansion.
To strengthen foothold in the Chinese market and enhance price competitiveness, they established Nikkan (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd. (now Nikkan (China) Machinery Technology Co., Ltd., Shanghai Branch) in 2006.
Established Nissha (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd. (now Nissha (China) Mechanical Technology Co., Ltd., Shanghai Branch).
Transitioned to three business headquarters system (heat exchangers, household industrial equipment, valves)
Established Nikkan (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd. in Shanghai, China
As part of establishing a base in Southeast Asia, they established HISAKA WORKS (THAILAND) CO., LTD. in 2007.
Established HISAKA WORKS (THAILAND) CO., LTD.
HISAKAWORKS S.E.A. Sdn. Bhd. established HISAKA WORKS (Thailand) Co., Ltd. in Thailand
Obtained ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Certification
The 2008 annual orders reached 34.65 billion yen, doubling growth over six years.
Completed master plan for Konoike Business Office, consolidated manufacturing base at Konoike Business Office, ceased operation of Yodogawa Factory
By March 2008, the final year's order record reached 34.65 billion yen, doubling growth over six years.
In March 2008, a major project with a total cost of 18.78 billion yen was completed, consolidating manufacturing technology and promoting new product development at the Konoike Plant.
In March 2008, the company completed a company-wide consolidation at the Honike plant, aiming to achieve higher productivity through the integration of common manufacturing technologies and accelerate new product development by consolidating shared technological development capabilities.
As part of establishing a base in Southeast Asia, they established HISAKAWORKS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. in 2009.
To establish a foothold in the Chinese market and strengthen price competitiveness, they established Nikkan (Changshu) Machinery Technology Co., Ltd. (now Nikkan (China) Machinery Technology Co., Ltd.) in 2009.
Established HISAKAWORKS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.
Established Nissha (Changshu) Mechanical Technology Co., Ltd. (now Nissha (China) Mechanical Technology Co., Ltd.).
HISAKAWORKS S.E.A. Sdn. Bhd. established HISAKAWORKS Singapore Pte. Ltd. in Singapore
Established Nikkan (Changshu) Machinery Technology Co., Ltd. (currently Nikkan (China) Machinery Technology Co., Ltd.) in Changshu, China
Made Micro Zero Inc. a subsidiary
Nikkan (China) Machinery Technology Co., Ltd. established a new manufacturing plant for plate heat exchangers
As part of establishing a base in Southeast Asia, they established an office in Indonesia (now PT. HISAKA WORKS INDONESIA) in 2011.
Established a resident office in Indonesia (now PT. HISAKA WORKS INDONESIA).
With the increase in plant exports to the Middle East, and to meet maintenance service demands from users, they established a joint venture HISAKA MIDDLE EAST CO., LTD. in 2012.
Established joint venture HISAKA MIDDLE EAST CO., LTD.
Established HISAKA Middle East Co., Ltd. in Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Aiming to expand orders, they established HISAKA KOREA CO., LTD. in Korea in 2013.
Established HISAKA KOREA CO., LTD. in South Korea.
Nikkan (China) Machinery Technology Co., Ltd. established a new manufacturing plant for dyeing finishing machines
Established HISAKA KOREA CO., LTD. in Seoul, South Korea
HISAKAWORKS S.E.A. SDN. BHD. established a new manufacturing plant for plate heat exchangers
Opened Nagoya Branch in Naka Ward, Nagoya City
HISAK (China) Machinery Technology Co., Ltd. merged with HISAK (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd.
HISAK (China) Machinery Technology Co., Ltd. made Nakagawa Engineering Consulting (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. a subsidiary
Relocated headquarters to Kita Ward, Osaka City
HISAKAWORKS S.E.A. SDN. BHD. established PT. HISAKA WORKS INDONESIA in Indonesia
Opened Kyushu Branch in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, and Kitakyushu Branch in Kokurakita Ward, Kitakyushu City
HISAKAWORKS S.E.A. SDN. BHD. introduced large presses and built an integrated manufacturing system for plate heat exchangers
Acquired Asahi Kogyo Co., Ltd.
Renamed the Life Industry Equipment Division to the Process Engineering Division
Launched the 'Philosophy System Construction Project' to rebuild the corporate philosophy through employee participation, establishing 'HISAKA MIND' in 2021.
Opened Hokkaido Sales Office in Shiroishi Ward, Sapporo, and Chiba Sales Office in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture. Made Komatsugawa Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. a subsidiary
They opened Hokkaido Sales Office in Shiroishi-ku, Sapporo, and Chiba Sales Office in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture, and made Komatsugawa Chemical Machinery Co., Ltd. a subsidiary.
Established Aome City Office in Ome, Tokyo
In 2020, they launched the 'Philosophy System Construction Project,' involving employee participation to reconstruct management philosophy.
Initiated the 'HISASHIRU' activity, a shortened form of 'Activities to let more people know Nissha', and formulated the corporate message 'Iké, infuse technology with passion.'
Opened Onomichi Sales Office in Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture
In 2021, they established 'HISAKA MIND,' a common value standard for all employees, composed of company motto, principles, five principles, and action guidelines.
The activity 'Hisashiru,' abbreviated from 'Activities to let more people know HISAKA,' was launched, and the corporate message 'Go, with passion for technology' was formulated for the first time since founding.
Built 'HISAKA MIND', a shared value standard for all employees composed of four elements: corporate motto, corporate creed, five principles, and behavioral guidelines.
Transitioned to a company with Audit & Supervisory Committee
Opened Saitama Sales Office in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture. Due to review of Tokyo Stock Exchange market classification, moved from First Section to Prime Market
Opened a Saitama branch office in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, and transitioned from the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange to the Prime Market following a review of market classifications.
Merged Micro Zero Corporation and Asahi Kogyo Corporation to establish Nikkan Products Co., Ltd.
Established Ikoma Office in Ikoma City, Nara Prefecture
Established a new Ikoma office in Ikoma City, Nara Prefecture, and founded HISAKA ARABIA HEAT EXCHANGER TRADING - L.L.C - O.P.C in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
HISAKA MIDDLE EAST CO., LTD. established HISAKA ALSHARQ ALAWSAT TRADING AND MAINTENANCE LLC in Qatar
HISAKAWORKS S.E.A. SDN. BHD. established HISAKAWORKS VIETNAM CO., LTD. in Vietnam
Komatsugawa Chemical Machinery Co., Ltd. absorbed Automatic System Research Co., Ltd.
Nissan Manufacturing Co., Ltd. will exhibit at the 3rd Kansai AI Infrastructure & Data Center Expo, held at Intex Osaka from November 18 to 20, 2026. The exhibition booth is located at Building 5, Booth 6-48, and will showcase products and services that contribute to energy efficiency and stable operation, focusing on plate-type heat exchangers (PHE) used in liquid cooling systems and free cooling, as well as ball valves.
The web simulator, air conditioning quotation system, and PHE compliance determination system, which were temporarily suspended to address the PHP vulnerability, have resumed service after confirming safety. The resumption time is 9:30 a.m. on Friday, October 23, 2026.
In response to the PHP vulnerability, the Web Simulator, HVAC Estimation System, and PHE Eligibility Determination System are temporarily suspended until safety confirmation is completed. The suspension began at 18:00 on October 22, 2026, and the resumption date is yet to be determined. After safety confirmation, the company will announce the resumption on this page as soon as a schedule is established.
Nissha Manufacturing has installed land-based aquaculture demonstration equipment at the Hongike facility to demonstrate heat exchange technology. They evaluate the performance of plate-type heat exchangers and collect and analyze operating data in an actual aquaculture environment, and also verify durability and maintainability in seawater environments. The insights gained from the demonstration will be used in product and technology development, aiming to create value that contributes to food safety and energy savings.
Article published in the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun: Plate Heat Exchanger ZEX Series
Hisaka Works, Ltd. developed the ZEX Series, which uses a new heat transfer surface design to improve heat transfer performance by approximately 10%. Plate thickness has also been reduced by 20%, while maintaining stable performance. Sales are scheduled to begin on October 1, 2026.
HISAKA WORKS, LTD. will exhibit at the second CCUS EXPO, held at Makuhari Messe from September 9 to 11, 2026. At booth E25-54 in Hall 7, the company will showcase products and services for CO₂ capture and heat recovery under the theme of achieving carbon neutrality, including the SX-80 series of heat exchangers for amine applications and its 'Marugoto Pack' maintenance service.
The Honike branch of Nissha Manufacturing Co., Ltd. received the Kinki New Office Encouragement Award at the 39th Nikkei New Office Awards. The office, converted from a factory building, was praised for its design aimed at fostering employee interaction and improving productivity. Environmental load reduction, comfort, and energy efficiency were also taken into account.
Nisshaku Manufacturing will exhibit at CCUS EXPO held at Makuhari Messe in September 2026. The company proposes products and services related to CO2 separation and recovery, as well as heat recovery, and introduces initiatives aimed at achieving carbon neutrality. Heat exchangers using chemical absorption methods to improve energy efficiency and maintenance services are also scheduled to be displayed.
HISAKA WORKS, LTD. expressed its condolences to those affected by the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake and announced a ¥10 million relief donation through Kumamoto Prefecture. Its group companies Komatsugawa Kako-ki Co., Ltd. and HISAKA Products Co., Ltd. will each donate ¥1 million, for a total of ¥2 million. The group hopes to support recovery and reconstruction and help those affected regain stable lives as soon as possible.